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Thrilled to be sharing another free pattern with you today! You are going to love these Women’s Pj/ Lounge Pants Free Pattern. I know I’m making a few more pairs for this winter. I need to make up some flannel ones next! I made these with a simple cotton and I LOVE the pockets. Pockets make everything better!
I’ve gotten several comments about the leg width… these are designed to be WIDE.. however, if you want the legs less wide just cut down the pattern before you cut your fabric… ENJOY!
Womens Pj / Lounge Pants Free Pattern
These pants have a soft knit waistband for extra comfortable relaxing and sleeping. Make with cotton, flannel or even try with a knit for a super comfortable pair of Pj/Lounge pants that you won’t want to take off.
IF I ever just spent the day lounging around and reading.. I would wear these pants. {ha!} I used a super soft knit for the waistband. This makes the waistband super easy. You can also sew these in a shorts version with my Short Pj version.
OK! Click through to the next page to download the Womens Pj Lounge Pants Free Pattern and full tutorial.
How to sew Womens Pajama pants with a free pattern –
Alright! Let’s sew!! Go grab your Womens Pj / Lounge Pants Free Pattern from my shop. All seams use a 3/8 seam allowance for all seams. NOTE! these pants are designed to have wide flowing legs, if you want a more narrow leg take the bottom of the leg in 2 sizes and then angle up to the correct size at the inseam…
Use this size chart to decide which size to make! {in inches} It’s the same as the short version – so if you’ve made that, the sizing should be the same. 3 yards of cotton/flannel fabric will be needed for these pants. If you choose the knit waistband you will need a bit of knit for that. 
You need 1.5″ wide elastic for these pants.
Begin by placing the back to the back and the front to the front, right sides together. Sew the center curved seams. I used a serger/overlocker a seam on a regular sewing machine will look a bit different.
How to add pockets to pajama / pj pants –
Take the front of the pants and place 1 pocket piece 1″ down from the top of the pants. Do on both sides of the front. Sew the pocket to the pants on the straight edge/side of pants pocket. Repeat this step with the back of the pants. You now have a pocket piece sewn on each side of both the front and the back of the pants.
Place the front and back pants together, with right sides touching. Pull out the pockets to create wings on both sides of the pants. Sew down the 1″ at the top and then AROUND the pocket, and continue down the side of the pants to the bottom.
Sometimes I have to re-enforce the top and bottom of the pocket as the corners may be harder to sew.
Now sew the inseam together. Match the center seams and pin both legs, right sides together. Sew 
Here’s how the waistband looks on the short version – if you want to make this one {it’s more difficult} go get the details in the post here.
Pajama pants / pjs with knit waistband for ultimate comfort –
This more simple version, and very comfortable, is this easy easy waistband with knit fabric. Fold the waist band like shown and sew the short side. It should match up with the pants. It stretches, so smaller is okay, but you don’t want it bigger. Trim if necessary. 
Fold in half with the wrong side in and pin around top of pants. Sew- leave a 2″ opening to thread elastic.
Measure you low waist/high hip for elastic and cut to fit. Thread through the waistband. Sew the ends of the elastic together- make sure not to twist. Sew the band opening closed.
To secure elastic sew a line down the middle of the band. Stretching as you sew.
Hem by serging the edge, then folding until 1″ OR fold until 1/4″ then another 1″ and sew around bottom of both legs.
And there you go! Cute and SOOOO comfy… 
One last link to Go grab your Womens Pj / Lounge Pants Free Pattern.
You can find the Pj Lounge shorts Free Pattern here
And my newest version for the whole family
Family Pj Pattern
Frances McMillan says
I did it! This was my first big project on my new sewing machine and from start to finish it took me about 2.5 hours. I used some old flannel sheets that were destined for the donation bin! Thank you for this free pattern and tutorial. I know that takes a lot of time and I really appreciate the resources you offer!
Nicola says
Hi. Im very confused by the sizing of these PJS. So i measured my hips (my hips are real wide) and that corresponds to the larges size, but i would never fit a size 20 – im a 14/16… Im in the UK if that makes a difference?
Nicola
Terry Vance Sheldon says
Pattern sizes are completely different than store sizes. Don’t worry about the size, just go by actual measurements.
Kathie says
Can you please tell me what size the knit waistband is for this pattern? I am making a medium lounge pants.
Clara Nioche says
The size are as follows:
XXS – 38 x 3.5”
XS – 39” x 3.5”
S – 42 ¼” x 3.5“
M – 45 ½” x 3.5”
L – 48 ½” x 3.5”
XL – 53 ½” x 3.5“
XXL – 58 ¼” x 3.5”
They were shown on the pdf pattern download! 🙂
Happy sewing and good luck!
Kelly says
I’m confused, as i can’t see any waistband in the pattern, and no where does it say how big it should be. Can you help?
Clara Nioche says
The size are as follows:
XXS – 38 x 3.5”
XS – 39” x 3.5”
S – 42 ¼” x 3.5“
M – 45 ½” x 3.5”
L – 48 ½” x 3.5”
XL – 53 ½” x 3.5“
XXL – 58 ¼” x 3.5”
They were shown on the pdf pattern download! 🙂
Happy sewing and good luck!
Connie Thompson says
What width is the waistband on the pj pants? No where do it state that.
Clara Nioche says
The size are as follows:
XXS – 38 x 3.5”
XS – 39” x 3.5”
S – 42 ¼” x 3.5“
M – 45 ½” x 3.5”
L – 48 ½” x 3.5”
XL – 53 ½” x 3.5“
XXL – 58 ¼” x 3.5”
They were shown on the pdf pattern download! 🙂
Happy sewing and good luck!
By, Clara
Caitlin Montilla says
Sorry I’m a bit confused with the sizing. The person I’m making them for measurements are waist 40 inches and hips 45inches. But that would make her an XXL. But in US sizes she wears a medium? I’m in Australia so perhaps.im confused by US sizes.
Terry Vance Sheldon says
Have you ever heard of an IRON? I’m amazed that you’d post public photos of wrinkled fabric and clothing!
Janelle says
Hi, thank you for the tutorial. I would like to make these. I am tall and need a 35” inseam. Most patterns don’t go that long. How long is the inseam on these? Can you instruct me on how to make the pants longer? Do I just sketch a bit more at the bottom?
Thanks again
Emily says
Yep, you can just extend the bottom, or cut in the middle of the leg and add length there.
Roobie says
These are super cute! Can’t wait to try them!
Roobie says
Why tear down when you can build up?
Kindess is liberating.
Ironing comfy pants isn’t on my radar…Even if they are posting a pattern online, maybe they’re not thinking about ironing the clothes they lounge in. Sometimes I fear that we take social media too seriously and expect unattainable and corporate professional standards. I wonder what it would feel like if we all focused on lifting each other up! Sending some kindness your way, Terry, and hoping that you have a great day today. And if you make the pants, please share your work! We’d all love to congratulate you on your project! Take good care.
Maija Andrejsone says
Hi, I have a question about the waist height – does it go high or does it sit around the hips?
I would like to find a way to modify it to go high waist since i hate having a “piggy bank” 😀
Thank you so much.