There is something wonderfully nostalgic about sewing Christmas pajamas, isn’t there? Before the wrapping paper chaos, before the cinnamon rolls, before someone inevitably loses the TV remote on Christmas Eve, there are the cosy matching jammies, the soft flannel, the novelty prints, and those sweet little handmade details that make the holidays feel extra special.
If you’ve been looking for Christmas pajama sewing patterns, matching family pajama patterns, or easy kids’ pajama patterns for the holidays, this roundup is packed with ideas you can sew before the festive madness really kicks in. Whether you want classic pajama pants, a snuggly sleep shirt, a cute Christmas nightgown, or full matching Christmas pajamas for the whole family, these patterns are a lovely way to turn your fabric stash into something practical, adorable, and very photo-worthy.
The best part? Handmade Christmas pajamas don’t have to be complicated. A simple pajama pants pattern sewn in festive flannel, buffalo plaid, snowflake cotton, novelty Santa fabric, or soft knit can become a Christmas Eve tradition your family looks forward to year after year. And let’s be honest, if you’ve ever bought matching holiday pajamas for everyone, you’ll know sewing your own can be a much better way to get the sizes, fabrics, and fit just right.
In this collection, you’ll find 12 Christmas pajama sewing patterns for children, adults, babies, and even dolls, including free pajama sewing patterns and paid PDF patterns with plenty of cosy holiday potential. So pour yourself something warm, dig through that festive fabric pile you promised you weren’t adding to this year, and find the perfect Christmas pajama pattern to stitch up for the season.
Mommy and Me Christmas Nightgowns by Life Sew Savory
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Free Happy Holiday Raglan T-shirt Sewing Pattern by Sew Simple Home
Use this free sewing pattern and cut file to make matching long sleeved raglan t-shirts with a cute Christmas saying. Free raglan shirt pattern comes in childrens sizes 12 months – 12 years.
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Naughty Nice PJs from Pattern for Pirates
Pattern comes in women’s sizes XXS – 3XL. Includes options to make them full length, shorties, or cheeky sexy PJs. There are also options for three sleeve lengths so you can customize this pattern to get exactly the look you want.
[photo credit: Patterns for Pirates]
How to Sew Pajama Pants by Sweet Red Poppy
This free pattern includes sizes preemie to 6X.
[photo credit: Sweet Red Poppy]
Classic Zipper PJs Pattern from Peekaboo Pattern Shop
Comes in sizes newborn to children’s 10/12
[photo credit: Peekaboo Pattern Shop]
Pajama Pants Pattern Free PDF Pattern for the Whole Family by Life Sew Savory
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Kids Santa/Elf/Gnome Pajama Set Pattern from Jaykaiy
Pattern comes in sizes from baby to 10.
[photo credit: Jaykaiy]
Movie Night Pajamas PDF Pattern (Childrens 6 mo – 12 yrs) by Sew a Little Seam
This pattern is also available in Men’s and Women’s sizes so you can sew matching pajamas for everyone in your family.
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Sew a Sleep Shirt – with Free Pattern by Melly Sews
[photo credit: Melly Sews]
Christmas Pajamas from EK Sewing
[photo credit: EK Sewing]
Pajamas Tutorial by Crazy Little Projects
Sew pajama pants in any size by copying a pair you already own.
[photo credit: Crazy Little Projects]
Doll Pajamas and Sleep Mask Set – Free Sewing Pattern by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling
Perfect for making dolly and me Christmas pajamas!
[photo credit: Bombshell Bling]
