The best of the internet's free sewing patterns, daily

Pants

Advertisement

Every free pants and shorts sewing pattern we have collected, in one place: wide leg pants, joggers, culottes, pajama pants, linen trousers, and kids sizes too. Use the gallery to browse by picture, or the compare view to pick by difficulty, fabric, and who it fits. Every pattern is free.

Updated July 2026. 42 patterns compared, 101 in the full collection.


How to choose

  • First pair of pants ever? Start with an elastic waist: the Linen Pants, Easy Culottes, or any pajama pants. No zippers, no fitting darts.
  • Sewing with knits? The joggers, leggings, and sweatpants are designed for stretch fabrics and forgive small fitting mistakes.
  • Short on fabric? Shorts and the Zero Waste Pajama Shorts need a meter or less.
  • Ready for a challenge? The Cargo Pants and Walking Shorts introduce fly zippers, slant pockets, and proper waistbands.

Pants sewing questions

Are all of these patterns really free?
Yes. Every pattern listed is free, either as a downloadable pattern or a measure-and-cut tutorial. Each listing links to the pattern page with full details.
What is the easiest pants pattern for a beginner?
Elastic waist styles: pajama pants, the Linen Pants, or the Easy Culottes. No closures to sew and very forgiving fit.
How much fabric do I need to sew pants?
Full length pants usually take 2 to 2.5 meters; shorts and culottes often need 1 meter or less. Each pattern page lists exact amounts.
Can I sew pants without a pattern?
Yes. Several tutorials here draft directly from your measurements or from a pair of pants you already own; look for Made to measure in the sizes column.


6 Responses to Pants

  1. ShadowWizzardMoney says:
    October 29, 2024 at 1:51 pm

    add a search bar.

    Reply
  2. mechiel whitmore says:
    March 12, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    I’m teaching my grandson to sew and I am looking for men’s pants patterns. Do you have any suggestions for where to look?

    Reply
  3. Debra says:
    October 21, 2020 at 1:22 am

    I am new to PDF patterns. I have printed out the palazzo pants but I can’t see any sewing instructions or seam allowance. Also not sure about where to match up the patterns to tape together? Not feeling the sharpest knife in the drawer atm seeing lots of pants already made. Using Adobe to print all the pattern has printed just not sure how to assemble. Help!

    Reply
  4. Mayra Cecilia says:
    April 28, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Handles made out of nylon straps you can but already made or make your own.

    Reply
  5. Fran says:
    March 3, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    On your extend a bag pattern directions and materials, what is “nylon handle”?

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Advertisement