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Pajama Pants

Comfortable straight-leg pajama pants with an elastic casing waistband and optional drawstring, drafted from your waist, hip, rise, and inseam measurements.

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Drafted from 4 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband Casing
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Sew center front seam / 2. Sew center back seam / 3. Sew side seams...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Fit: Relaxed (+4″) / Generous (+6″)
Fabric weight: Lightweight (voile, lawn, satin) / Medium (flannel, broadcloth)
Back patch pocket: None / Yes (5″ × 5½″ patch pocket)
French seams: No (serged or overcast edges) / Yes (for voile, lawn, satin)
Waistband elastic width: ¾″ elastic / 1″ elastic (standard) / 1½″ elastic (wide)
Drawstring: Yes (exits through buttonholes at CF) / No (elastic only)
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″ (standard woven)
Hem allowance: ¾″ narrow hem / 1″ standard hem / 1½″ deep hem

Style Variations

Drafted from 4 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Waist circumference	Drafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch rise	Drafted directly from your rise measurement
Inseam length	Drafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Cotton flannel
Cotton broadcloth
Quilting cotton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric works best for pajama pants?

Cotton flannel is the classic for cozy pajamas. Cotton voile and rayon challis are cooler for warmer months. Charmeuse and satin give a luxurious feel.

Do pajama pants need a fly?

No — this pattern uses a simple elastic casing waistband with no fly opening. It's the quickest and most comfortable construction for sleepwear.

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