How to Make an Overnight Bag from Pajamas

Everything can find a new purpose with a bit of creativity.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scissors
• Old Pants, Pajama Pants, or Sweats
• Sewing Machine
• Strong Thread
• Pins

1. For this project I used an old pair of flannel PJs that the seams were starting to rip around the waist. I had been repairing them over and over again and I finally decided to repurpose them into something I would actually use. Here are the steps I took in making this amazing bag. Cut the legs off the PJs and cut about an inch or so off the top of the "thigh-part" of the PJs to use as a strap for your bag.

2. 
    
   The cut and prepared pieces for the bag.

   Once you have your legs cut and your strap cut from both legs, iron the legs and the strap pieces to make them flat. Fold one side of the strap over and iron it down so that it lays flat then fold the other side over and iron it as well. This will make it easier for you to sew the folded sides together.

3. Once your strap is finished, prepare the bag for sewing. Sew a straight stictch across the bottom of the bag and then go back the same direction about a 1/2 -inch above that first stitch. This will make for a stronger bottom on the bag.(see video 3 below)

Tips & Warnings

• If you cut all the pieces out and lay them out on a table you can see exactly where each piece will fit with the other pieces and it will make the process easier.
• Don't use fabric glue, because over time it won't hold up to the use.

Resources

• Step 1 Video
• Step 2 Video
• Step 3 Video

[ttbirdie]

on 3/26/2009 That is great, I am going to give it a try

[RENorton]

on 3/26/2009 Excellent article. Very well-written with some great info. Great eHow debut piece. Welcome aboard! 5 stars and a recommendation!

[tundranut]

on 3/26/2009 So cool! What a clever idea. Thanks. 5*