inside: Check out the all new womens jogger pattern free pdf sewing pattern. Live comfortable and cozy in your new joggers. This free sewing pattern for women is a must sew this weekend.
Happy Friday! I’m SOOO excited about this all new womens jogger pattern and it’s FREE! The original pattern was released several years ago and it was time to give it a facelift. I liked the original pattern, but I didn’t love it. I just redrafted the whole thing and sewed myself TWO new pairs of joggers that I fully adore! You can see a photo of the original pants at the bottom of this post.
Womens Jogger Free Pattern
Ok! before we get into all the details let’s take a closer look at these adorable new pants. I made a pair in super soft sweatshirt fleece. This is size M.
I made another pair in this super thick stripped french terry. These are size S.
Why did I sew two different sizes? Well…. at the moment I’m right on the edge of the S/M size {oh covid!} So I wanted to give you a look at what it looked like for those of you on the edge of sizes as well. Because I used such different fabric it’s a bit hard to see, but the M are definitely bigger on me.
Here are a couple of other sizes…. XS and XXL {she sized up for an even comfier look} – looks so cute in all sizes!!
These pants are designed to be high waisted as you can see. I’ve included a line on the pattern if you want to cut them lower, but untouched the waistband should hit right above your belly button. Here’s how it looks on me.
One other thing I just have to point out… the pockets!!! They are just perfect! Big enough to hold all the things, but they don’t show on the outside {even the thick fabric!} I do love the 2″ waistband too! Beautiful right?
This side view is a great place to see how the M is baggier on the butt and legs.
Love my shirt too? It’s the womens free raglan with 3/4 sleeves.
Other free jogger patterns
How to sew Jogger Pants
Now it’s time for the main event! Click the button below to head over to my shop and download the free jogger pattern for women.
These Joggers are made to be sewn with KNIT fabric. {you will need 20-25% stretch}. Sweatshirt fleece, French Terry or others like this work well.
You can get away with 1 yard of fabric for the small sizes if you have coordinating fabric for the pockets, cuffs and waistband. {like my green pair above.} If you only have one fabric you will need 1.5 yards. This is also enough for the larger sizes.
Download the pattern using the button above and then put together using the layout guide below. The free pattern is 18 pages and can be printed in color or black and white. If you need help printing or assembling your PDF pattern see this pdf help post here.
In addition to the 1.5 yards of fabric you will need a length of 2″ elastic to put in the waistband. Speaking of waistband, you will cut a waistband and cuffs from measurements, not an actual pattern piece.
Lengthen or shorten the pants on the line near the bottom of the pants.
Use the size chart here to determine size…
Cut out the pants and pockets… If you lower the waistband you will need to re-trace the pocket curve on the lower waist. Wait to cut cuffs and waistband until directed. Set aside scrap fabric for this.
I like to start with the pockets. Place on pocket and pocket pouch together each with right sides of fabric touching. You should have opposite pockets as seen here. Sew the outer curved edge of the pocket to attach together as shown. Repeat with both.
Lay one pocket on top of the jogger front. With right sides together match the curved line of the pocket. Sew the curved seam.
Fold the pocket back and press or pin. Top stitch the curved edge then clip the top and side to hold in place.
Place one front and one back together and pin/clip the inseam and side seam. Make sure the top and center crotch match up. If you need to trim the bottom slightly to match, do it after you sew.
After you sewed both legs, place one inside the other with right sides together. Sew this curved seam to attach the legs together.
Now it’s time to create the waistband. Grab your extra fabric and the 2″ elastic. There is an approx waistband size on the pattern pieces. Cut a waistband the size on the pattern OR 4.75″ x the width of the top of the pants. {this should be very similar}
If you cut according to the chart, check that it matches the width around the top before sewing the short ends together.
Sew the short ends of the waistband with right sides together.
Fold the waistband together with the right side out and line the raw edges of the waistband with the top of the joggers. Sew the three raw edges together and leave a 3″ opening at the back for elastic threading.
Measure your mid waist and then cut the elastic to match. Thread the elastic through the waistband casing. When you get back around with the elastic, overlap the edges and sew together. Pull the elastic inside the casing and then sew the hole closed at the back of the pants.
Pull and stretch the elastic to gather the waistband evenly. I like to top-stitch on top of the waistband to finish. I used a long {3.5} straight stich 1/2″ from the top and bottom of the waistband. Stretch elastic as you sew fabric to avoid any puckers in the fabric.
Time to add the cuffs. I cut my cuffs 8″ tall {this is folded in half} the width should be almost the same as the bottom of the pants… {although a bit tighter to pull in the cuff. I will say that if you want a really tight cuff you will need to use ribbed knit… the french terry or sweatshirt knit is not stretchy enough to create a tight cuff.
Sew the sides of the cuff, then fold in half.
Pin or clip to the right side of the pant leg bottom. Stretch and sew the cuff to each leg.
Fold open the cuff and enjoy your awesome new pants. I know I am!!
And that’s it!! Make several and then live in them until the weather warms up! At least that’s my plan!!
Here’s what my original joggers looked like.. I think you will agree the style and fit is much improved!
Viki says
Love this pattern so much I have just spent an hour un-picking my pjs sewn from another pattern. Yours fit so much better, thank you!