Elastic Waist Pyjama Trousers

Elastic Waist Pyjama Trousers

A women's sewing pattern for comfortable pull-on pyjama trousers, featuring a relaxed straight-leg silhouette, exceptionally simple two-piece construction with no side seams, and a triple-channel elasticated waist.

When To Wear

These lightweight pyjama trousers are designed specifically for comfortable sleepwear and relaxed wear at home, making them an ideal choice for:

• Sleepwear: Loose, comfortable pyjama trousers designed for restful nights in lightweight, breathable fabrics.
• Loungewear: Perfect for relaxed evenings, leisurely mornings, and comfortable time at home.
• Matching Pyjama Set: Ideal for coordinating with a matching pyjama top or jacket to create a complete sleepwear set.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed straight-leg pyjama trousers with generous ease through the hips and legs for unrestricted movement and comfortable sleepwear.

Construction: Exceptionally simple two-piece construction. Each complete trouser half is cut as a single piece incorporating both the front and back of one leg. This eliminates the conventional outer side seams and creates a clean, uninterrupted line along the outside of each leg.

Waist: The upper edge incorporates a cut-on waist facing that is folded to the inside and stitched to form three separate parallel elastic casings. Three individual lengths of elastic create a comfortable, softly gathered waist without a separate waistband piece.

Leg: Relaxed straight legs fall loosely from the hips to the hem. The absence of side seams creates a particularly clean and simple outer-leg line.

Closure: Easy pull-on construction with no zipper, fly, buttons, hooks or drawstring.

Hem: Finished with a simple turned and topstitched hem.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. A particularly straightforward pyjama-trouser pattern using only two main fabric pieces and no side seams. Construction involves stitching the inseams and center/crotch seam, forming the cut-on waist facing with three elastic casings, inserting the elastic, and finishing the hems.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose lightweight silk or cotton fabrics suitable for soft and comfortable sleepwear:

• Lightweight silk fabrics
• Cotton batiste
• Lightweight cotton fabrics
• Similar lightweight woven fabrics with a soft drape

Additional Supplies

• Elastic tape for the waist – three lengths, each equal to the waist circumference