10 Free Pajama Pants Patterns

Shirred Voile Pajama Pants

This free pajama pants pattern features an elastic waist with shirring in the back and a decorative tie in the front to make them both pretty and comfortable. Voile can be used for an extra soft touch but the pattern will also work with cotton fabric.

This tutorial walks you through taking your measurements and making a pattern so you can create custom-fit pajama pants.

Shirred Voile Pajama Pants from Noodlehead

Vintage Sheet Pajama Pants

A vintage flat sheet is used as the fabric for these pretty pajama pants that you can whip up in an afternoon. You'll use a pair of PJ pants you already have to create a pattern just your size.

Vintage Sheet Pajama Pants from Five Marigolds

Women's Pajama Pants

Here's a pajama pants pattern available in a PDF that fits sizes XXS through XXL. Just measure your waist and hips and choose which size you need from the pattern chart.

The waist is both made from elastic and a knit fabric to make it extra comfy. This pattern allows you to add pockets if you prefer, too. There's also a pajama shorts pattern available.

Women's Pajama Pants from Life Sew Savory

DIY Pajama Pants for Kids

This DIY pajama pants pattern for kids will take less than an hour to make. It's a simple pattern, with an elastic waist and hemmed legs. You'll use an existing pair of kids' pajama pants to make your pattern.

DIY Pajama Pants for Kids from Oh Yay Studio

Basic Yoga Pants

These pajama pants are actually yoga pants but they are most definitely comfortable enough to sleep in or lounge around the house.

There's a free PDF pattern for the yoga pants that includes measurement tables, cut lines for different sizes, a cutting diagram, and assembly instructions.

Basic Yoga Pants from Birch Fabrics

Men's Pajama Pants

Here's a free pattern for men's pajama pants, although you can size them down and they'll work for women as well.

There are lots of options for the pattern, including regular and low-rise waist, side seam pockets, cut lines for pants, shorts, and capris, and optional drawstring and trim accents.

Men's Pajama Pants from 5 Out of 4 Patterns

Comfy Knit Lounge Pants

These are made out of soft knit fabric and have a yoga waistband and cuffs for just the right fit. The downloadable pajama pants pattern is only available in one size but you can make slight adjustments to the pattern to get your size.

Comfy Knit Lounge Pants from iCandy Handmade

DIY Lounge Pants with Pockets

For this pattern, you'll need an existing pair of sweatpants to create the pattern pieces for your pajama pants. These pants feature an elastic waistband, ankle cuffs, and even pockets.

DIY Lounge Pants with Pockets from Merrick's Art

Drawstring Pajama Pants

This free pajama pants pattern is available in small, medium, and large. It has a drawstring waistband and sews together in no time.

Drawstring Pajama Pants from Martha Stewart

Easy DIY Pajama Pants

Create a custom pair of pajama pants for your child using this free pattern that includes cutting and sewing directions. An elastic waist makes them extra comfy.

Easy DIY Pajama Pants from Mary Martha Mama