STEPS IN PREPARING FABRICS

FOR SEWING AND

CHARACTERISTICS OF
SLEEPING GARMENTS
 STEPS IN PREPARING FABRICS FOR SEWING
STEP 1: CUT OUT THE PATTERN
STEP 2: PREPARE THE FABRIC
STEP 3: LAYOUT THE FABRIC
STEP 4: LAYOUT THE PATTERN
STEP 5: CUT THE FABRIC
 CUT OUT THE PATTERN
First, measure yourself in order to choose the
right size for your sewing project. Then
analyse the pattern you’re about to use with
the different pieces needed for the garment.
Highlight the outlines of your size on the
paper pattern to make the cutting part easier.
PREPARE THE FABRIC

Ideally, you wash, dry and iron your

fabric before you start sewing.
LAY OUT YOUR FABRIC
Lay it out on a clean and flat surface. Have
the printed side of the fabric facing up (the
printed side is also called the right side).
Then fold the fabric in half. When folding
the fabric, join together the two selvedges
together. A selvedge is the edge of woven
fabric which prevents the fabric from
ravelling.
 LAYOUT THE PATTERN
Place your pattern pieces onto your fabric.

● On fold: this means that you have to place the line of your pattern
piece which indicates that it has to be cut on the fold of the fabric.
● Grainline: your pattern piece might have a long line across it
labelled as the grainline.
● Pro tip for the grainline: start at the top of the grainline, measure
the distance to the fold or selvedge and pin it in place. Then go to
the end of the grainline, measure the same distance and pin it in
place. Depending on the size of your piece, you might want to
measure and pin some more points on the grainline.

When you pin your pattern onto the fabric, use a lot of pins as it will
make the cutting part easier afterwards.
CUT THE FABRIC
Note that there are special scissors for cutting
fabric, so don’t use your normal household
scissors. Try to make big, confident cuts with the
scissors for a better result.

Pro tip for cutting: if you have limited space, you

might want to cut out the rough outline first so
that you have a smaller piece to work with for the
precise cutting part.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

SLEEPING
GARMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
OF SLEEPING
GARMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS OF SLEEPING GARMENTS

 Its should not exceed the maximum

dimensions
 Should have no fabric ornament or trim
 Should have sleeves that taper from the
shoulders to the ends of sleeves;
 Should have pant legs that taper from the
thighs to the end of the legs;
CHARACTERISTICS OF SLEEPING GARMENTS

 If 1-piece, it should taper from the chest

 If 2-piece, the upper piece should taper from the
chest down to the bottom of the piece, if the lower
piece that tapers from the seat to the bottom.
 It should bear a permanent label stating the size of
garment;
 It should bear a hang tag
TYPES OF SLEEPING
GARMENTS
Sleepshirts
This is among the Types of sleeping
garments for women that are designed
and manufactured to be loose, oversize,
and big around your body.
Nightgowns
It can be manufactured in different
styles, but the spaghetti strap and cap
sleeve designs are very common. They
vary from cotton and silk fabric. This
sleepwear is an all-time bedtime
classic.
Jumpsuits
This is also a very popular choice in
sleepwear. Usually manufactured with
spaghetti straps, the jumpsuits are well
gutted even though they are lightweight..
Nighties
Nighties can be adorned by laces and are
usually manufactured in see-through designs
and styles.
Sweats
This is a sleepwear original classic. It is
usually made to be perfect for colder
nights. Its sweatshirts and sweatpants are
manufactured to be warm and fluffy.
Sleepwear For the Men
Underwear as most people think is not
proper sleepwear. Men’s sleeping
garments are not that different from
women’s, as most men wear pants and
shirts of different materials and styles.
Button-down
Particularly for the cold regions, a button-down
garment with long sleeves and pants. The shirts are
typically collared with the pants and also the
sleeves cuffed. These types of sleeping garments
are manufactured by flannel but can also be made
in cotton, polyester, velvet, or any other blends.
T-shirt and Pajama Trousers
The t-shirt together with the pajama
trousers works efficiently in case you
usually hop out and in of your bed during
the course of the night. This will help as
you won’t get extremely hot while
sleeping and also you will not freeze as
you hop out of your blankets.
Dressing Gown
This is an old-school type of sleeping garment
and has probably fallen out of fashion
nowadays. It is almost similar to the nightgown
as it is one long garment that reaches your
knees and in some other instances goes beyond
your knee.
Two-piece Pajamas
Most people use these kinds of pajamas to
sleep, especially in institutions. These
types of sleep garments are manufactured
with pants that are loose-fitting, collared
shirts, and buttons up that are loose in
matching style and fashion.
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