Find the perfect balance between relaxed and chic with a pair of lounge pants! Versatile enough to wear throughout the day, they feature a wide leg that gracefully drapes with each movement, and an elasticated waistband. Plus, they make for a satisfying project, perfect for all sewing levels, so embrace the lounge pants now!
Designed for knits, you can choose from a wide range of material to suit various occasions and styles. For a casual and effortless look, pick a ribbed knit that adds texture and depth. For a more dressed look, opt for a thicker material such as ponte knit, which boasts a luxurious feel and structured silhouette.
A classic black trouser is a staple that will look great with a more delicate item such as a frilly shirt or a cropped top, adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. However, you could style it with an oversized graphic tee for a laid-back vibe that’s perfect for running errands or hanging out with friends. For the ultimate lounge kit, check out our cardigan and loose t-shirt, which are flawless choices for cozy days at home!
Download the FREE PDF sewing pattern, and sew your own cozy lounge pants now!
Photo credit: Pinterest.
1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- 2 m of 40-50% stretch jersey, ribbed knit, ponte knit, or scuba with spandex
- All-purpose thread
- Stretch needle
- OPTIONAL: twin stretch needle
- Roughly 1 m (1 1/8 yd) of knitted elastic, 4 cm (1 1/2″) wide
PLEASE NOTE! Fabric requirements are based on a width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, you may need more fabric!
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 85 cm (33 1/2″) | 89 cm (35″) | 93 cm (36 1/2″) | 97 cm (38″) | 101 cm (39 1/2″) | 105 cm (41″) | 109 cm (42 1/2″) |
| Waist | 64 cm (25 1/2″) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Hips | 92 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
Finished garment measurements
Negative ease is included in the measurements below to make the garment smaller than the body.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Waist | 58 cm (23″) | 62 cm (24 1/2″) | 66 cm (26″) | 70 cm (27 1/2″) | 74 cm (29″) | 78 cm (30 1/2″) | 82 cm (32″) |
| Hips | 88 cm (34 1/2″) | 92 cm (36″) | 96 cm (37 1/2″) | 100 cm (39″) | 104 cm (40 1/2″) | 108 cm (42″) | 112 cm (43 1/2″) |
| Rise | 26 cm (10 1/4″) | 26.5 cm (10 1/2″) | 27 cm (10 3/4″) | 27.5 cm (11″) | 28 cm (11 1/4″) | 28.5 cm (11 1/2″) | 29 cm (11 3/4″) |
| Inseam | 69 cm (27″) | 69 cm (27″) | 69 cm (27″) | 69 cm (27″) | 69 cm (27″) | 69 cm (27″) | 69 cm (27″) |
Sewing guidelines
Here are some tips we recommend for a successful sewing project:
Fit and style
- Choose a size according to your hips measurements, referring to the body measurements chart. If your waist correspond to another size, you can widen or taper the waist on the pattern as needed. To do so, shift the waist/side seam corner.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, you can also check the length of the garment and see if it’s suitable to your height. You may want to compare the length with a similar piece of clothing. These pants are full length, so they should cover your ankle when sitting down.
- Pants can be difficult to fit, but this style is more relaxed and because it’s also designed for knits, it’s more forgiving!
- If you need to shorten or lengthen the pants to achieve this look, slash the pattern above the hemlines, as well as above the hip notches. Slash perpendicularly to the grainline, and spread to add length, or overlap to shorten. When you spread the pattern, fill in the gap with scraps of paper. Tape everything back in place.
- I recommend that you add more at the hemlines than above the hips. For instance, if you want to lengthen your pants by 6 cm (2 1/4″), add 4 cm (1 1/2″) to the hemlines, and 2 cm (3/4″) above the hips.
Fabrics
- Be sure that your fabric has the correct amount of stretch. For this style we recommend 40 to 50% stretch, which means that a section of 10 cm (4″) can be stretched to 14 or 15 cm (5 1/2-6″) without a problem. If you feel any tension in the fabric before you reach the measurement, it means that your fabric doesn’t stretch enough.
- On another note, if you notice that it doesn’t spring back to its original shape once you’ve stretched it, your fabric might not have a good recovery. This means that you might end up with a lot of wavy seams and a garment that is 3-4 sizes up at the end of the day.
- If you shop for your fabric online, look for a fabric weight that is above 200 GSM. If you shop in stores, hold the knit against a light source and check that the fabric doesn’t let too much light through.
Cutting out
- Preshrink the fabric before you start cutting it out. To do so, wash and dry the same way you would with the finished garment. This means you should also take into account the fabric type and its content.
- Once the fabric is washed and dried, press it to remove all the creases. Be sure that you’ve set your iron to a temperature that is suitable to the fabric. As a rule of thumb, synthetic fibers (acrylic, spandex, polyester…) should be pressed at low heat, and natural fibers (cotton, wool, linen…) should be pressed at high heat.
- When you’re ready to cut into the fabric, fold it lengthwise, right sides together. The fold should not twist and lay flat. If it’s twisting, unfold and fold again, until it lays flat. Then, place the pattern pieces so that the grainline is parallel to the selvages.
- Be sure that you don’t cut the notches too much, they should be about 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″).
Sewing
- If you’re using a sewing machine, be sure that it’s equipped with a stretch needle. A stretch needle has a rounder tip that prevents snags. If your machine is skipping stitches, the size of the needle may be too small, so be sure to have an assortment of needles with varying sizes.
- This is optional: you may use a twin stretch needle to hem the bottom of these pants. A twin needle produces two rows of stitches on the right side, and a zigzag underneath. This stitch imitates a coverstitch and is designed to hem knits.
- If your seams are very wavy, you might want to check for a walking presser foot for your sewing machine. On an overlocker, check to increase the differential or the stitch length.
- When you press your seams, press one section at a time, lifting the iron when going from one section to another. If you let the iron glide over the fabric, you might stretch out the seam.
- If the seams crack when stretched, be sure that you used a stretch stitch, and that the thread is all-purpose polyester, not 100% cotton. You may also reduce the thread tension. On an overlocker, reduce the tension of the needles, not the loopers, and reduce the differential or stitch length.
Good luck with your sewing project!
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I have a quick question about this pattern. Do I have to cut the waistbands front and back on the fold of the fabric? It only mentions the grainline but doesn’t say cut 1 on fold.
Thanks.
you have to cut the waistbands on the fold
is there a tutorial for this pattern? I am looking forward to starting these tomorrow!
Hello! I have uploaded a tutorial for this pattern in my YouTube channel, but it´s in Spanish… In case it helps, here is the link: https://youtu.be/wiwIyXxeHHo 😉💓🌷
Hi! I love this pattern and have made it a few times for my family members. But my brother really loves them. I was thinking since these are made with knit, it wouldn’t be much different to make for a man. What do you think? Is there another free pattern out there I should use instead?
Thanks! I think so, but make sure to take his measurements and adjust the waist or hips accordingly. The side seam might need some softening!
I made these pants a couple of days ago and I am in loooove with them. They fit perfectly. I will be making many many more variations of these. Thank you so much.
Bjr je suis actuellement sur l’assemblage du patron , le plus gros est assemblé, mais il y a pièces que je n’arrive pas à assembler.
j’ai besoin d’aide svp
Hi, I need more detail to help you. Which pieces are you having problems with?
Hello, I am making pattern out pation 1015, and hère are pièces. where do they go? Sincerly See the pictures
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Hello I’am making pattern out pation 1012, and hère are pieces E1,E3,E4 Thé E pièces are on thé sleeve pattern where do they go? See the pictures Sincerly Envoyé à partir de Outlook pour Androidhttps://aka.ms/AAb9ysg ________________________________
they are neck facing to finish the neckline (check this tutorial if you need help: youtube.com/watch?v=tRZY1FsHg10&t=3s)
I haven’t sewn this pattern yet but I just put it together. THANK YOU for considering what assembly would be like. This is the first pdf pattern I have found where the pattern pieces were laid out for the minimum amount of assembly with no time pieces sticking out onto a page with nothing else on it.
Not even the BIG pattern companies take that into account. YOU ROCK!!!
Hii,
Thank you so much for this great pattern!!
I just dont understand how I can “sticht in the ditch” the waistband since the pants are made out of stretch fabric and I would assume, that then the straightstitch wouldn’t stretch with the fabric.
Can you please explain to me what I should do?
Hello, the side seam on the belt is very short and doesn’t stretch, so you can sew a straight stitch in it.
Zelena , thanks for the great patterns .
Barbara
Zelena, thanks for the great patterns
Barbara
You’re welcomed!
can we use this pattern in cotton fabric…??bcoz here stretchable fabric is not available.
No, only stretch knits! If you like the wide-leg, I suggest you check the wide-leg jeans on the blog!
Ciao o bisogno di aiuto per assemblare i pezzi del cartamodello puoi spiegarmi tutti i passaggi es (A1 con cosa va assemblato ) spero di essere stata capita
Olá, todos os moldes já possuem margem de 1,0 cm inserido ou tenho que acrescentar essa margem ao cortar no tecido?
Hey! Could I use a satin for this pattern?
No, only knitted fabrics! This pattern is not suitable for woven fabrics.
Those are the best flowy wide legged pants, best lounge wear in my opinion. There were no issues with the fit
Hello, I cant print the pattern in the right size. An Suggestion whats wrong? The patterns comes out way to big, I already tryed with the recommended acrobat PDF opener. The PDF doesnt even have the square on the edges where i am supposed to cut to Assemble the Pages together. Thanks for helping!
Thank you for a lovely pattern! Just started a new job and have lovely knit fabric.
hola, gracias por este patrón, solo quisiera saber si este tipo de pantalones se podrían hacer con tela lino.
Hello! I’m interested in trying this pattern but I’m unsure if my sewing machine can do twin needles and I’m not quite brave enough to fiddle with it; is this pattern possible with something like cotton fabrics? Thank you very much for having your patterns up for free 🫶🫶
You don’t need a twin needle, you can hem with a zigzag stitch. This pattern won’t work with a non stretch fabric.