Began making 
pajama pants for Bob. Upon closer inspection of the pattern I already have (vintage Simplicity 4889), it is sized XL-XXXL. According to the pattern envelope, XL is WAY too big for Bob but since it’s the only suitable pattern in the stash, I decided to grade it down substantially and make it anyway. Thankfully, they’re pajamas so fit is not a big issue.
The stash fabric is beige, brown and dark teal flannel. I narrowed the full length of the pants by 4″ and shortened them by 2″. The waist required elastic and a drawstring but after discussion with Bob, I learned he hates drawstring pants. I decided to put 1″ elastic not only in the elastic channel, but also in the drawstring channel. He LOVES the double elastic and says they are wonderfully comfortable.
Even after altering the pattern, the pajama pants still turned out really baggy but he says they are extremely comfortable and he wears them very often. I call them ‘clown pants’ but he insists they are perfect. Yeah, perfect clown pants!
For the next pair, I found a vintage pajama pattern (Simplicity 9956) online in Bob’s actual size and ordered it. In this particular pattern, Bob wears a size Large and according to the line drawing on the pattern front, the pants appear slimmer. Thankfully, the seller sent the pattern right away so after I made myself a pair of denim shorts, I was able to cut the new PJ pattern from teal, black and purple plaid flannel from the stash. For modesty sake, I eliminated the fly and elasticized the drawstring waist. I shortened the crotch and leg length by 1″ each. This pattern had no pocket so I decided to add two positioned on the upper leg, much like cargo pants. The pockets will be handy when he is in the hospital and wants to leave his room. They offer a secure place for his wallet and glasses.
Because of a minimum of alterations, these pants whipped up fast. Bob has tried them on and absolutely loves them. I know both pair will receive lots of wear now that our weather has cooled.
There is more flannel in the stash so I feel certain more pj pants are in my sewing future.
Shirl