Flannel Nightgown Sewing Pattern (free) ♥ Fleece Fun

This Flannel Nightgown Sewing Pattern is free and has wonderful step by step instructions to make this adorable holiday staple. Choose some holiday flannel fabric to make comfortable, but cozy pajamas for your little girl. This flannel nightgown sewing pattern comes in sizes 4 to 9.

Flannel nightgown sewing pattern by fleecefun with free template and tutorial.

There’s nothing comfier than a soft flannel nightgown on a cold evening. This flannel nightgown is drafted for girls in sizes 4-9. It features a ‘peasant’ style neckline and sleeves, a gathered skirt, and a ruffle hem that ends at the ankles. There are no buttons or zippers, so it is an easy sew and can be completed by beginner sewists.

Easy-to-follow instructions for sewing a cozy flannel nightgown using fleecefun’s free template.

Why not take advantage of the seasonal flannel prints and sew some Christmas nightgowns? If you live in a warmer climate, this pattern can also be sewn out of a regular cotton fabric.

Detailed view of flannel fabric preparation for a nightgown, featuring fleecefun’s free sewing guide.

YOU WILL NEED:

2.5 yards flannel (44″ wide)
1.5 yards 1/2″ elastic
Get the free pattern here.

Learn how to sew a flannel nightgown with fleecefun’s free template and tutorial.

Flannel Nightgown Sewing Pattern Tutorial:

step 1 – cut the pattern

Cut 2 front/back on fold.

Then, cut 2 sleeves on fold.

Cut 2 skirt panels (length by width) each:

size 4/5 – 18.5″ x 30″
size 6/7 – 20.5″ x 32″
size 8/9 – 23.5″ x 34″

Cut 3 strips the width of the fabric (generally 44″ wide for flannel)

size 4/5 – 5″ tall
size 6/7 – 5.5″ tall
size 8/9 – 6″ tall

step 2 – sew the flannel nightgown

All seam allowances are 1/4″. Elastic casings and hem allowances are 3/4″. As you assemble the nightgown, finish all raw edges with a serger or zigzag stitch.

Sew sleeve to front at shoulder seam, right side together.

This Flannel Nightgown Sewing Pattern is free and is perfect for holiday pajamas. This sewing project is perfect for making cozy winter pajamas that are cute and feminine. Perfect flannel sewing project for Christmas.

Sew other shoulder seam to back. Repeat with other sleeve. You now have a complete circle.

Stitching the flannel nightgown using fleecefun’s free sewing pattern and tutorial.

Sew under arm and side seam.

Detailed stitching process for a flannel nightgown, guided by fleecefun’s free template.

Fold neck edge to wrong side by 3/4″. Press.

Assembling the flannel nightgown bodice with fleecefun’s sewing tutorial.

Stitch 5/8″ away from folded edge, but leave a 1″ opening for inserting elastic.

Use a safety pin to insert the elastic in the casing.

Zigzag the ends of the elastic together.

Close casing by connecting previous stitching.

Repeat previous steps to create the elastic casings for the flannel nightgown sleeve hems.

Pin front skirt panel to back skirt panel, right sides facing. Sew side seams.

Sewing the seams of the flannel nightgown with fleecefun’s easy-to-follow instructions.

Gather top edge to match bottom edge of bodice. Stitch skirt to bodice, right sides together.

To create the ruffle, stitch the 3 lengths of fabric together to form a loop.

Finish off the bottom edge, fold to the wrong side by 1/2″, press, and topstitch to hem.

Gather the top edge of the ruffle to match the bottom edge of the skirt. Stitch right sides together.

sewing the sides of the bottom edge together

Your Flannel Nightgown is finished!

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