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7 Sep

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial

I created these LAZY DAY LOUNGE PANTS for my girls…and of course, I had created a tutorial just for you!  These are seriously the easiest pants EVER!

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial

If you are intimidated thinking of sewing pants, you should start with this tutorial!  It will take you an uninterrupted hour. {I saw uninterrupted because I have 3 kids and I know what it is like to sit down to sew something.}

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Supplies

Supply List:

  • 1 1/2 yards of MAIN fabric
  • 1/4 yard for HEM and WAIST
  • other sewing essentials (serger, sewing machine, thread, etc.)
  • a pair of pants that fit your little one
  • 3/4” elastic

How to make the pattern:

To create the pattern for my 4 year old, I acted like her leggings were her body and added the space around her legs that I thought would be over-sized and comfortable. I wanted the pants to be straight legged…not tapered or bell-bottom. Remember, we are going for “lounge” pants, not dress pants.

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Step 1 Lazy Day Lounge Pants Step 1a

After calculating a 1/2” seam allowance, here are my final measurements:

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Step 2

Fold the fabric twice and cut the “pattern” once, which gives you 4 MAIN pieces.

Next cut your trim pieces for the hem and waist band:

4 strips at 8”x3” for the hem.

4 strips at 6 1/2” x 4” for the waist band

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Step 3 Lazy Day Lounge Pants Step 4

Now that you have all your fabric cut, let’s sew!

First, grab the trim pieces for the hem (8”x3”) and the 4 MAIN body pieces.  Place one of the hem pieces at the bottom of each of the four MAIN leg pieces, right sides together.  Pin and sew…or serge.  {If you are not using a serger, just do a zigzag stitch along the raw edge to stop the fabric from fraying in the wash.}  Press the seam flat and move on to the waist band.

Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B25-25255D

Do the waistband pieces (6 1/2” x 4”) the exact same way as you did the hem pieces.  Press the waistband flat.

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Put two MAIN pieces right sides together, making sure the seams of the waistbands and hems match.  Pin the inseam and sew/serge.  Open rights and press flat.

 

Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B29-25255DAdd 1/8” top stitch to ensure the pants lay nice and smooth.Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial Step 8

Now you have two large (weird-looking) pieces.  Place them right sides together and pin the middle arch. When you sew the arch, straighten is out like the bottom right picture.  Try to just sew a straight line right through.  Back stitch in the middle the secure it better.

Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial Step 9

Now, make them look like pants putting the seams you just sewed wrong sides together and press the seam flat.  Add 1/8” top stitch and turn them right sides together again (just like the picture below).

Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B13-25255DTime to sew the sides together.  Make sure the seams of the hem line up then pin the sides. Sew/serge up the sides.  Turn right side out and iron the seams.Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B35-25255DLet’s do the waistband.  {Almost done!}  Turn the pants wrong side out.Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B16-25255DTurn the raw edge down an inch. Iron flat and turn down again matching the edge to the serged seam at the bottom of the band. Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial Step 12

Press the band really well with a hot iron and pin in place.  Make sure to mentally mark a “no sew zone” where you will insert the elastic for the waistband later.  Start at one pin and sew 1/4” seam securing the band stopping when you get to the last pin.Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B22-25255DMeasure your little one around the waist keeping the elastic a bit tight.  Cut the piece of elastic, insert a safety pin in one end and insert it into the “no sew zone” you left in the waistband.  Work the safety pin down gradually pulling the elastic through.  When both sides of the elastic meet again, overlap about 1/4” and zigzag stitch a couple of times to secure.

 

Lazy-Day-Lounge-Pants-Tutorial-Step-25255B34-25255DTuck the elastic back in and sew up the “no sew zone.”  Now the waistband is complete.

Time to hem to legs!

This is done similarly to the waistband.  With wrong side out, fold the hem piece in half and then in half again. Press flat, pin and stitch 1/4” seam around the edge.  Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial Step 14Turn right side out.  Iron out the wrinkles and put them on your little one!Lazy Day Lounge Pants Tutorial FINISHEDI made my girls both a pair and they seriously live in them!Lazy Day Lounging Pants Tutorial Models

Have a good laugh at my little divas!

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Comments

  1. I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar says

    September 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Really cute pants and girls, Becky! You rock!

    Cheri

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:49 AM

      You are too sweet! Thank you.

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  2. Jessica @ Sunny Stitching says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    These are supe cute and comfy! How do you think they would work made from fleece? My little girl fell in love with some pink strawberry print fleece at our local fabric store the other day and I’m trying to decide what to make with it. Thanks!

    Jessica

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:48 AM

      I think they would look super cute with fleece. I say try it! They would be so comfy!

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    • Kelley says

      September 28, 2012 at 8:07 PM

      My nephew calls his fleece pants “cozy pants”!

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  3. Lori Thompson says

    September 14, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    umm…I’m totally making these for ME! Thanks for the idea!

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:52 AM

      AWESOME! Me too!

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  4. robyn says

    September 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    fab, I may just have to make ME some

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:49 AM

      You and me both!

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  5. Taylor {Sew Much Love} says

    September 14, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    So cute! I love your fabric choices and what little girl couldn’t use a ton of lounge pants right!?!?

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:52 AM

      My thoughts exactly, Taylor.

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  6. twelve-O-eight says

    September 15, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Thank you so much Becky, these are soooo cute great directions too!

    xoxo, Tanya

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:57 AM

      You are welcome. And thank you for the sweet compliment.

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  7. LeighAnn says

    September 14, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Love these! I made Grinch pajamas for Christmas last year. This year I want to make Smurfette nightgowns!

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 15, 2012 at 4:53 AM

      Such a great idea, LeighAnn! Those sound adorable.

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  8. Infarrantly Creative says

    September 15, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I so love making cute things for my daughter and her friends. Must try this!

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 16, 2012 at 2:36 AM

      It’s so fun to see them get so excited over the things I make them.

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  9. jill says

    September 16, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Perfectly timed, friend. My little ones have been begging me to teach them to sew and I want them to start with something purposeful. This is something we can easily do together. Miss your face!

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 17, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Jill, your little ones are old enough to try this!
      We really need to get together, friend!

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  10. Emily says

    September 16, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Darling pants and great tutorial!

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    • Becky Marie says

      September 17, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Thanks so much!

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  11. Mariel says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I think this would be the perfect thing for mommy/daughter matching pants. My little one would get a kick out of it and they look so cute and comfortable!

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    • Becky Marie says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      My girls would love matching jammies with mommy. Great idea!

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  12. Brix says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    So cute. Beautiful tutorial.Thanks !

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    • Becky Marie says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM

      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.

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  13. Alexis says

    September 24, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Great pants and tutorial!! But forget the kids, I’ve gotta make a pair for myself 🙂 So glad I found your blog thru Pins & Needles!

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    • Becky Marie says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      I actually did a tutorial for an adult version, but Christmas and life got in the way and I haven’t posted it yet. I will have to finish that up and get it posted.

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      • Janette says

        October 27, 2016 at 3:32 PM

        Where is the adult version?? We’ve been waiting LOL ;))

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        • Becky Vandenberg says

          November 3, 2016 at 10:55 PM

          I love your question. 🙂 I will get right on that. Totally forgot about these cute pants I made and the promise to make an adult version.

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  14. Tchil83 says

    December 10, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Can these be hand sewn easily?

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  15. Blessedmomma says

    December 22, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Can you just serge all the seams, instead of sewing and then 1/8″ topstitching some of them?

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    • Becky Marie says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:41 PM

      I serged all the seams and still top-stitched just because I think it gives the garment a more clean and professional look. Top-stitching is absolutely optional. Great question.

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  16. mandys says

    January 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Great tutorial, thanks!! I’m new to sewing so I don’t understand the topstich instructions. Can you explain a little bit more please. Thank you!!

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  17. mandys says

    January 22, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Great tutorial, I’m in the process of making my boys each a pair! I’m new to sewing though and I need a little bit more explanation about the top stitch instruction. Where do I do it? Over the crease? Thanks!!

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    • Becky Marie says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Mandy, I am so sorry I haven’t replied to you yet. I just saw your question.
      To top-stitch I turn the fabric to the wrong side and iron the seam to one side. Then on the right side of the fabric I top-stitch (a 1/8″ stitch) on top of the seam. This just completes the look and holds the seam together better. I hope I explained that ok. I will post a tutorial on top-stitching by the end of the week. It seems to be a popular question. 🙂

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  18. Lindsey - A.K.A Mama Bouchard says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    You just saved me! I had a pattern and not enough fabric…according to the pattern. Then I remembered this tutorial that I had “pinned”. PERFECT! They are awesome and adorable and I had enough fabric too!

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    • Becky Marie says

      February 13, 2013 at 1:03 AM

      Oh yeah! I am so happy to read this comment. Made my day!

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  19. Lynnette says

    July 6, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Wow! My own “softy” pants just got a hole, so I found my next project. I might make some for my kids too. 🙂

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  20. fiona says

    July 6, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Fabulous! And soooo simple too thank you 🙂 x

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  21. Anshu says

    July 6, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    These Pants look comfy as well as stylish! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
    -anshu

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  22. asaneismrnuts says

    September 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Took my daughter fabric shopping yesterday in order for me to make these – will start with a pair for her and then make some for myself aswell.

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  23. GottaRunLauren says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Thank you for this tutorial. I’m new to sewing and am excited to start a new Christmas tradition, making new pajama pants for the whole family to wear for Christmas morning. 🙂

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  24. white plus says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    It’s actually a great and helpful piece of info.
    I’m satisfied that you shared this helpful
    info with us. Please keep us informed like this.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Richardtulle says

    September 8, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    Truly incredible! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Yasmin says

    April 3, 2020 at 12:43 AM

    I definitely will try these for my grand daughter when i get her measurements. I live in Pakistan, she lives in London. By the way the pants were awesome. Thnx.

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