Elastic Waist Knit Lounge Pants
Introducing a comfortable women's sewing pattern for relaxed-fit knit lounge pants, featuring an elasticized drawstring waist and practical in-seam pockets.
When To Wear
These comfortable knit pants are perfect for a variety of relaxed settings, including:
- Lounging at Home: Ideal for ultimate comfort while relaxing or working from home.
- Casual Errands: a stylish yet easy-to-wear option for light outings and everyday tasks.
- Travel & Leisure: Providing comfort and flexibility for journeys or relaxed leisure activities.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed fit with a straight, wide-leg silhouette for effortless comfort.
Waist: Elasticized waistband with an adjustable drawstring for a customizable and comfortable fit.
Pockets: Functional in-seam pockets are integrated into the side seams for convenience.
Length: Designed to be full length, reaching the ankle or floor depending on height and styling.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. Suitable for those new to sewing, though some familiarity with knit fabrics is beneficial for best results.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with a slight to medium stretch for optimal comfort and drape:
- Knit fabrics with low or medium stretch, made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back half – 2 pieces
- Front half – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Pocket bag – 2 pieces
- Side – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim seam allowances to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
- Place the pocket bag on the front half and stitch the pocket opening. Turn the pocket bag to the wrong side, topstitch the allowances onto the pocket bag with a 0.1 cm seam, and press.
- Place the front half onto the side according to the markings. Stitch the pocket bag to the side, serge the allowances. Secure the pocket bag to the front half along the upper and side edges.
- Stitch the center seam on the back halves, press the allowances to the left side and serge. Stitch the center edge on the front halves, press the allowances to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the side seams, press the allowances to the back half and serge. Stitch the inseams, press the allowances to the back half and serge.
- Stitch the waistband into a loop, press the allowances open. Press the waistband lengthwise in half with the right side out. Adjust the length of the elastic tape and stitch into a loop. Insert the elastic tape into the waistband, secure according to the markings. Attach the waistband to the trousers, serge the allowance. The waistband seam is located at the left side seam.
- Serge the hem allowance of the trousers, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
