Old t-shirt to new pyjama bottoms

Recently my sister's been growing super fast! She's loving the fact that she's almost as tall as me but isn't loving the fact that she has to say goodbye to all her old t-shirts. My sister is known for her funky t-shirts, so when the chance came for me to make her beloved out grown t-shirts into something new, I leaped at it.
Although there are lots of ideas out there, I couldn't find something that would allow me to use the amazing prints on the fronts of the t-shirts to their full advantage. After a while I realised that I had to approach these t-shirts as just being fabric. "If I saw this fabric in a shop, what would I do with it?" Well that's quite simple. I'd make them into a pair of pyjama bottoms. You can see the outcome in the photo below.

See what I mean about funky tops! If you're interested in making your own, then keep reading.

You will need:

• Two t-shirts 
• Sewing machine (or needle if you are hand sewing)
• Thread
• A pattern for a pair of shorts

Method:

1. It's simple really, lay the pattern piece onto the t-shirt and cut it out. This will make one front piece and one back piece. Makes sure that you place the bottom of the shorts pattern at the very bottom of your t-shirt, so that you can re-use the hem. This is what makes the project super quick.
2. Repeat the last step with the other t-shirt. 
3. Then simply assemble the shorts as you would with any other trouser project. If you are unsure how to do this, then I have included a video for you below.

And that's all there is to it.
I hope this has inspired you!