Drawstring Knit Joggers With Pockets
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for comfortable knit joggers, featuring a relaxed, tapered fit, an elasticated drawstring waist, and practical side pockets.
When To Wear
These comfortable knit joggers are perfect for a variety of casual settings, including:
- Casual Everyday Wear: Ideal for running errands, casual outings, or comfortable daily activities.
- Relaxed Lounging: Perfect for comfortable wear at home or for travel.
- Light Activity: Suitable for gentle exercise, walking, or a sporty, relaxed aesthetic.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed fit through the hip and thigh, tapering down to a clean-finished ankle hem.
Waist: Elasticated waistband with an adjustable drawstring for a comfortable and customizable fit.
Pockets: Functional side seam pockets offer practical storage.
Length: Ankle-length, providing a modern and versatile look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with knit fabrics, elastic insertion, and drawstring channels.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal comfort and drape, choose low-stretch knit fabrics such as:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Elastic tape
- Drawstring cord
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm, hem allowances 2 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back half – 2 pieces
- Front half – 2 pieces
- Back waistband – 1 piece
- Front waistband – 1 piece
- Side – 2 pieces
- Pocket bag – 2 pieces
Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim 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.
Sewing Instructions
- Place the pocket bag on the front half and stitch the pocket opening on a straight stitch machine. Clip allowances at curves, turn the pocket bag to the wrong side, topstitch allowances to the pocket bag with a 0.1 cm seam, and press.
- Place the front half on the side according to the markings. Stitch the pocket bag to the side, serge allowances. Secure the pocket bag to the front half along the upper and side edges.
- Stitch the center seam on the back halves, press allowances to the left side and serge. Stitch the center seam on the front halves, press allowances to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the side seams, press allowances to the back half and serge. Stitch the inseams, press allowances to the back half and serge.
- Mark the elastic stitching lines on the waistband. On the front waistband, make 2 buttonholes for the drawstring according to the markings. Stitch the waistband and elastic tape separately into a loop. Press the waistband lengthwise in half, right side out. Insert the elastic tape into the waistband, stretch to the length of the waistband, and make 2 topstitches. Attach the waistband to the trousers. Insert the drawstring.
- Serge the hem allowance of the trousers, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
