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S-M-L-XL

PATTERN
pajama
pants
by MARTHA MCQUADE
by JACKIE CLARK
name
skirt
Project photo on page 39; instructions
Project photo on page 55; instructions
on page 71 of Stitch Winter 2008
on page 110 of Stitch Winter 2011.

WINTER
WINTER2011
2011

Add a modern twist to the

classic wrap skirt by working all
the angles. Asymmetrical folds
that button down the side, the
shaped hem, and contrast lining
guarantee you’ll be a standout in
any crowd.  

The pajama pants are so fast

and easy to sew that you’ll
want a pair in every color.

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 WINTER 2011 cutting layout

60" (152.5 cm) main 60" (152.5 cm) main

S-M L

selvedge

pajama pants pajama pants

pajama pants pajama pants

selvedge

PAJAMA PANTS (sized for knits with stretch)

WAIST HIP INSEAM ELASTIC
S 26–27" (66–68.5 cm) 37–38" (94–96.5 cm) 29½" (75 cm) 25½" (65 cm)
M 28–29" (71–73.5 cm) 39–40" (99–101.5 cm) 29½" (75 cm) 27½" (70 cm)
L 30–32" (76–81.5 cm) 41–43 (104–109 cm) 29¾" (75.5 cm) 30" (76 cm)
XL 34–36" (86.5–91.5 cm) 45–47" (114.5–119.5 cm) 29 ¾" (75.5 cm) 33" (84 cm)
Shown in size Small

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 WINTER 2011 cutting layout

60" (152.5 cm) main

XL
selvedge

pajama pants pajama pants

selvedge

FRONT BACK

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 WINTER 2011 pattern
GETTING STARTED Basic techniques and terms
you’ll need to know for the pattern you have downloaded.

ASSEMBLING FULL-SIZE PATTERN PRINTOUT PATTERN SYMBOLS + MARKINGS

1 |
When prepar-
ing to print the PDF, BUTTON + BUTTONHOLE
make sure that you are PLACEMENT MARKS Solid lines indi-
printing it at 100% and cate buttonholes. A large open circle is
that there is no scaling. the button symbol and shows placement.
Check the settings for
page scaling (should be TEST SQUARE XL
L CUTTING LINES Multisize
“None”) and check the
2" 2" [5 5 CM] M patterns have different cutting
preview to make sure S
that you will be printing lines for each size.
XS
at full size. Make sure
that the box labeled PLACE ON FOLD BRACKET This is
“Auto-Rotate and a grainline marking with arrows pointing
Center” is unchecked to the edge of the pattern. Place on the
(instructions apply specifically to Adobe Reader; if using fold of the fabric so that your finished
another PDF reader, check for similar settings). piece will be twice the size of the pattern
|
2 To ensure that the pattern has printed at the correct scale, piece, without adding a seam.
check the size of the TEST SQUARE. The Test Square
should be 2" × 2" (5 × 5 cm). GRAINLINE The double-ended arrow
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3 To begin assembling the pattern, cut off or fold the dotted should be parallel to the lengthwise
margin around each page.
grain or fold unless specifically marked
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4 The pages are numbered in rows, so the first row of pages as crosswise. Bias grainlines will be
is numbered 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. Line up the rows and match the
diagonal.
dotted lines together so they overlap. Tape the pages together.
Use the illustrated guide to match each piece. Once the pattern
is complete, find your size, pin the pattern to the fabric, and fol- NOTCHES Notches are triangle-
low the coordinating line to cut out or trace the pattern. shaped symbols used for accurately
matching seams. Pieces to be joined will
LAYOUT, MARKING + CUTTING GUIDELINES have corresponding notches.
1 |Find the lines that correspond to your size and trace
the pattern pieces, either on tissue paper or directly onto DARTS Lines and dots mark darts.
the fabric, using tracing paper and a tracing wheel.
The lines show where the stitching will
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2 If you are cutting pattern pieces on the fold or cutting be, and the dot shows the position of
two of the same pattern piece, fold the fabric in half,
the dart point (signaling the point, at
selvedge to selvedge, with right sides together. Note that this
the end of the dart, where your stitching
technique is not appropriate for some fabrics, so check the
should end).
project instructions if you are unsure.
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3 Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric as close together PATTERN DOTS Filled circles indicate
as possible. Double-check that all pattern pieces to be
that a mark needs to be made (often on
cut “on the fold” are placed on the fold.
the right side of the fabric) for placement
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4 Make sure all pattern pieces are placed on the fabric of elements such as a pocket or a dart
with the grainline running parallel to the lengthwise grain unless
point. Mark by punching through the pat-
a crosswise or bias grainline is present.
tern paper only, then mark on the fabric
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5 Copy all pattern markings onto the wrong side of the fabric
through the hole.
unless otherwise noted.
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6 Read through all cutting instructions listed in the project
SLASH MARKS A dashed line (some-
instructions for directions on how many pattern pieces to
cut out of your fabric and interfacing. times appearing with pattern dots)

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indicates an area to be slashed. Further
7 Use weights to hold the pattern pieces down and use
pins to secure the corners as needed. instructions for making the slash will be

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included in the pattern instructions.
8 Cut the pieces slowly and carefully.

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 pajama
WINTER 2011
pants

1a 1b 1c 1d
PAJAMA PANTS
XL
L
M
S

2a 2b 2c 2d 2e

3a 3b 3c 3d
Cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)
PAJAMA PANTS

4a 4b 4c 4d

5a 5b 5c 5d

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1a
PAJAMA PANTS
XL
L
M
S
1b
1c
1d
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
3a
3b
 PAJAMA PANTS
cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)
3c
3d
4a
4b
4c
4d
5a
5b
5c
5d