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Sleep Shorts Sewing Pattern
The Sleep Shorts is a beginner sewing pattern in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. It takes about 1 hour in 5 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 1 h
- Sizes
- 7
- Steps
- 5
The Sleep Shorts pattern comes in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. It is a beginner project that takes about 1 h, in 5 steps. Best fabrics: cotton lawn, flannel, double gauze, seersucker, linen, soft shirting. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Hip, waist | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| XS | hip 36 in (91 cm), waist 27 in (69 cm) | 1 yd |
| S | hip 38½ in (98 cm), waist 29½ in (75 cm) | 1 yd |
| M | hip 41 in (104 cm), waist 32 in (81 cm) | 1 yd |
| L | hip 44 in (112 cm), waist 35 in (89 cm) | 1 yd |
| XL | hip 48 in (122 cm), waist 39 in (99 cm) | 1¼ yd |
| 2XL | hip 52 in (132 cm), waist 43 in (109 cm) | 1¼ yd |
| 3XL | hip 56 in (142 cm), waist 47 in (119 cm) | 1¼ yd |
8 in of ease at the hip for a relaxed fit. 3 in inseam; add to the hem edge for longer.
Cotton lawn, flannel, double gauze, seersucker, linen, soft shirting. An old duvet cover makes two pairs.
You also need
- 1½ in wide non-roll elastic, waist minus 2 in
- Matching thread
- Safety pin
Pattern pieces
Shorts
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; 2¼ in casing and 1 in hem included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 5 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Inseams
- Crotch seam
- Casing
- Hem
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Questions about the Sleep Shorts
How much fabric does the Sleep Shorts need?
Best fabrics: cotton lawn, flannel, double gauze, seersucker, linen, soft shirting. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Sleep Shorts come in?
It comes in 7 sizes, XS to 3XL. Choose your size by your hip measurement. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Sleep Shorts take to sew?
About 1 hour. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 5 steps.
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