Women’s Pj Shorts Free Pattern

inside: Sew yourself super comfy shorts with this Women’s Pj Shorts Free Pattern. Sew with knit or woven fabric this PJ shorts pattern is perfect for sleep or lounge wear.

I just can’t stop with the free patterns. I’m loving simple-clean styles and they patterns just whip up so easy- I have to share with you! Today I’ve got a Women’s PJ Shorts free pattern and tutorial for you all. I’ve done so many PJ patterns/tutorials for kids, I thought it was time I get in on that action… These PJ shorts come in sizes xxs-xxl and have two leg lengths. I’m still wearing flannel Pjs around here, but dreaming of spring coming soon and being able to wear these.

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Womens Pj Shorts Free Pattern

You can find the full long leg version of these with my wide leg lounge pants pattern HERE.  I love how my two new pairs turned out. One with knit and the other with a vintage sheet {cotton}.

Here you can see the same size shorts sewn with different fabrics for two fun looks! I also added pockets in the cotton version and the waistbands are different heights.

This is a really fun pattern to make with vintage sheets… like my floral pair. You can also find a capri vintage sheet version in this post here.

You can lengthen the pattern if you also want to use these as lounge wear. I personally like the shorter ones for sleeping, but they are a bit short if I’m going to be around other people. Here are the longer ones in action… perfect for relaxing!

Both shorts fit great, but the knit version is a bit roomier. They both are SO comfortable and I think the floral pair would be fun for wearing out and about as well.

I end up wearing comfy shorts a lot when I’m home… reading… relaxing or gardening.

The short ones are cute too! Great for sleeping and hot summer nights. 

Which do you prefer? The 3″ inseam or the 6″ inseam?

Want to make you own cute PJ shorts? Let’s get started with the full photo tutorial. As always, let me know if you have any questions! I’m here to help.

Free Pattern Sewing Tutorial –

PJ Shorts Supplies:

• 1 yard of fabric {maybe just over for the largest sizes}. Use lightweight cotton, vintage sheets or knit fabric. LINK to vintage sheets here.
• satin {or satin-like} for the waistband. 1/4 yard is plenty. You can also use the same fabric as the shorts.
• 2″ or 1.5″ wide elastic- enough to go around your hips.

Print your pattern Women’s Pj Shorts free pattern HERE and let’s get started!

Here is the layout guide.

All Seams are sewn at 3/8″- unless otherwise noted.

Cut out your fabric as instructed on the pattern pieces. The waistband piece is a chart on the pattern. Cut waistband according to chart.

NOTE: This is a very fun pattern to make with vintage sheets… just lay the edge of the pattern on the finished sheet edge. If you want shorter shorts, fold the pattern edge up or cut to shorten.

With right sides together sew the two front pieces together at the crotch seam and the two back pieces together at the same place.

{optional side slit directions} Finish the sides of the front and back pieces with a serger or zig zag. DO NOT sew together yet.

If adding pockets do so now. See pocket directions in LONG Pants version OR video tutorial of this post. You can draw your own pocket piece or use the one in the long pants version – print only pages 23/24 of that pattern for pocket piece.

It’s fun to use a different fabric for the pocket. I like how it peaks in the side seam.

Starting at the top of shorts, sew side seams together at 3/8″ seam allowance until you are 3″ from the bottom of the shorts. {sew around pockets if included} Stop sewing and secure.

Sew the inseam with right sides together. Hem the shorts by folding and pressing up 1/4″ then another 1/2″ to finished hem. Sew {you will have openings on both side seams still}

Now you have hemmed the shorts and you still have an opening like this on the sides.

Turn to the inside of shorts and pin the seam allowance over.

Turn to right side and sew around the slit as shown here.

If you don’t want to add the side slit {I didn’t in my short versions} simply sew side seam and them hem the bottom of your shorts or use a pre-hemmed sheet .

Womens Pj Shorts Free Pattern Waistband

The waistband dimensions listed on the pattern pieces are for 2″ wide elastic. You can easily use 1.5″ elastic by removing 1″ of width from the waistband when cutting. The chart is on the printable pattern pieces, but you can also cut with this chart here.

Lay the waistband piece along the top of the shorts to make sure the length is right. Depending on what fabric you are using you may need to shorten the waistband a bit to fit. Sew the short ends together.

Fold the long edges of the waistband together. Match the seam to the back seam of the shorts, then match the other half to the front seam and work between the two to pin the waistband to the shorts.

Sew the waistband to the shorts and leave a 2″ opening at the back of the shorts to thread the elastic.

Sew the ends of the elastic together then pull it into the waistband and sew the opening closed. Stretch the elastic to spread gathers evenly, and stitch on the side seams to secure elastic in place.

And you are done! They are the same except for the length. The more you wear these, the more comfortable they will be! Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns!

Here’s one last link to go download the pattern in case you missed the first one. Women’s FREE PJ shorts Pattern LINK.

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