Kids Sweatpants Sewing Pattern – FREE

inside: Check out this slim fit kids sweatpants sewing pattern – its a great free one.. Plus I’ve got gorgeous fabric to show off {I was provided fabric in exchange for this post}

I’ve been really working on sewing clothes that my kids can wear to school. Did you see my post last week about dress code friendly sewing patterns? Our school has a pretty look dress code over all, but kids aren’t allowed to wear athletic clothes, BUT they can wear “jogger” style sweats for PE… So, I hacked my unisex sweatpants pattern to make it more “jogger” style and added some fun details that I’m going to share with you today.

Kids Sweatpants Sewing Pattern – FREE

First, up… let’s talk fabric… It’s it all gorgeous!! Raspberry Creek has released their new fall line and I was fortunate enough to get my hands on some pre-release yards of French Terry.

The fabrics used in the making of these Kids Sweatpants Sewing Pattern and my daughter sweatshirt are:

• Geo Mountain
• Geo Coordinate
• Stamped Leaves

This post will focus on the slim fit kids jogger style pants. I’m going to share where you can download the free kids sweatpants sewing pattern AND give you a tutorial for added the side detail and pockets in this post. You can find more photos for my daughters sweatshirt in the free sweatshirt tunic post.

Patterns used for these outfits:

• Girls sweatshirt tunic {a free pattern}
• Kids unisex sweatpants sewing pattern {free}
• Ottobre joggers {more details here}
• Rose is also wearing my free legging pattern

I’m so excited how these joggers turned out… I was able to simply make them from my other sweatpants pattern. That version of the pattern has two options with the cuffs on the bottom, but this post will also show you how to make a slimmer fit and easily add pockets. {the pattern includes pocket pieces}

First, go download the kids sweatpants sewing pattern HERE. This is the style that was made using the pattern and adaptations shown here…

How to sew jogger style sweatpants-

I slimmed down the legs, added a side stripe and put in pockets. The pocket method here is much easier than in the original sweats posts as the side stripe makes it easy to put in.

Print the pattern and trace the right size by using the size chart. My original tracings are the faint lines seen here. The dots are where the legs were cut on the original pattern and the solid line is the slim fit. On the bottom edge mark in 2″ from the edge of each leg, then ease up to meet the other end of the inseam.

I also took out a 2″ wide stripe from the center of the pattern to make a side stripe.

Cut the pattern pieces from fabric. Add seam allowance to both sides of the side stripe and the cut side of the front and back. The other lines of the pattern have the seam allowance already included. You should have two fronts, two backs, and two sides. I cut the side fabric from a coordinating fabric.

If you want to add pockets, cut them now. You can use the same fabric, but I like to use something lighter to avoid extra bulk. This is a thin athletic lining fabric that I’ve had forever. Trace the pattern onto the fabric or draw up your own if you like.

Cut four pattern pieces {two sets}.

Fold over 1.5″ on pants back to simulate the elastic casing. Pin on pocket onto the pants front right below this fold.

Unfold the top and line up the stripe with the front, pin the other side of the pocket on the stripe with the top and bottom of pocket lining up.

Sew the pocket to the pants and to the stripe from top to bottom where pocket meets edge of pants.

Place pockets and pants/stripe right side together, lining up top and bottom of pocket.

I first sew the top and bottom corner of the pocket/pants. You should catch both layers of pocket and both layers of pants/stripe.

Then sew the side of the pants, start at the top edge of pants, sew down, AROUND the pocket, then down to the bottom of the pants.

Now you should have a cute little peek a book pocket in the side seam. Sew the back of the pants to the other side of the stripe and then carry on as directed in the other post.

There you go! Now sew up the rest of the pants as directed in the sewing pattern and you will have an awesome pair of sweatpants. I also want to try hacking the pattern to resemble these other ones made from the Ottobre pattern. Check out that post for more upclose photos of my other sons sweats!

Here are some other free sewing patterns that would pair perfectly with these cute joggers.

Raglan zipper collar hack – Boys free t-shirt – Classic Raglan