• Gingham cotton fabric for shorts and strawberry appliqué
• Green cotton fabric for strawberry appliqué
• T-shirt
• 2-sided Craft Fuse
• 1-sided Fusible Interfacing
• Coordinating Threads

Step 1: Adhere 2-sided craft fuse to the green fabric according to manufacturer’s directions.

Step 2: Trace stem pattern onto craft fuse paper backing, reversing the design if desired.

Step 3: Cut out the traced stem shape.

Step 4: Adhere 2-sided craft fuse to the gingham fabric according to manufacturer’s directions.

Step 5: Trace strawberry pattern onto craft fuse paper backing, reversing the design if desired.

Step 6: Cut out the traced strawberry shape.

Step 7: Fold T-shirt in half and press a slight crease.

Step 8: Using the manufacturer’s directions, adhere the strawberry to the shirt, matching centers.

Step 9: Stitch around the raw edge of the appliqué using a zigzag or blanket stitch.

Step 10: Position the stem over the top of the strawberry and adhere it to the shirt.

Step 11: Stitch around the raw edge of the appliqué using a zigzag or blanket stitch.

Step 12: The T-shirt is now finished.

Refer to pattern for fabric and seam allowance requirements.

Note: RST means right sides together.

Step 13: Use the pattern to cut the waistband from the fabric. TIP: When there are straight sections on the pattern, use a ruler and rotary trimmer for faster, more accurate cuts.

Step 14: Use a tailor’s chalk pencil to make any needed markings on the fabric pieces.

Step 15: Using the pattern, cut out the drawstring piece or pieces.

Step 16: Cut the shorts' front and back pieces from the fabric.

Step 17: Cut two small pieces of 1-sided fusible interfacing. Adhere to waistband as indicated on pattern and set aside.

Step 18: Pin one front piece to one back piece RST at the side seam. Sew together.

Step 19: Repeat Step 18 with remaining front and back pieces. Finish raw edges of both side seams as desired.

Step 20: Pin inseams RST and sew together. 

Step 21: Finish seams as desired.

Step 22: Pin the crotch seam with right sides together.

Step 23: Sew the crotch seam together and finish the raw edge. At this point, the pieces will start looking like real shorts.

Step 24: Sew waistband together at short sides, making sure to stop and start stitching at marked spots. Finish raw edge. Press seam open.

Step 25: Use the VARIO Tool to attach eyelets to waistband as indicated on the pattern.

Step 26: Pin the waistband to the shorts body, matching the center front and back seam.

Step 27: Sew waistband to shorts body. 

Step 28: Press the seam toward the shorts body and topstitch to secure it in place. 

Step 29: Determine the elastic length by wrapping it around the waist and adding approximately 1” for the seam allowance.

Step 30: Use an elastic threader to push the elastic through the waistband opening. Pull the elastic through the casing and pin the ends together.

Step 31: Sew ends together, making sure to backstitch repeatedly to secure.

Step 32: Hand-stitch the casing opening closed. 

Step 33: Try on the shorts and pin the hem to the desired length. Fold and press the hem in place. TIP: Use a hem gauge to make sure both hem lengths are even.

Step 34: Sew the hem using a topstitch. 

Step 35: Fold drawstring lengthwise and press.

Step 36: Stitch using the noted seam allowance and leaving a 3” opening for turning.

Step 37: Trim along stitched edge, leaving full seam allowance at opening section. 

Step 38: Use the turning tool to turn the drawstring right sides out.

Step 39: Press the drawstring flat and topstitch along the seam edge, making sure to close the opening.

Step 40: Use the bodkin to insert the drawstring into the casing, through the eyelet opening. 

Step 41: Push drawstring all the way through and out the other eyelet opening.

Step 42: Knot the drawstring ends and enjoy your new pajamas!

And you’re done! Congratulations on making the Strawberry Gingham Pajama Set!