Japanese sewing patterns

This Japanese sewing pattern for women’s elastic waist pants is available for free download from the Japanese fabric store,
Nani-Iro. They make beautiful, bright fabrics!

I made a pair of pajama pants using flannelette fabric and added a satin bow at the waist to keep it feminine.

Please visit Nani-Iro and DOWNLOAD THE FREE SEWING PATTERN.

The following is an English translation of the original Japanese version.

Size Adjustment

The free pants sewing pattern only comes in one size (Japanese size M). This is equivalent to 64-70cm (26-28”) waist. To adjust the sewing pattern to fit you, follow these guidelines.

• A = (Waist measurement X 1.3) / 4
• B = A - (A x 0.05)
• C = Waist to crotch
• D = Crotch to knee
• E = Knee to floor

Materials

• Fabric - 80 cm x 220cm or 22.8 x 9.5 inches
• Elastic^ - width 2.5cm or 1 inch
• Satin ribbon^ - width 2cm or 4/5 inch

^ Please adjust length to fit.

Fabric Suggestions: cotton, linen, flannelette

Approximate Sewing Time

1-3 hours

Method

1. Download sewing pattern from Nani-Iro website. Draft a sewing pattern using the Size Adjustment guidelines above. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN METRIC CENTIMETRES. The circles in PINK are the seam allowance which must be added before cutting out your fabric. You need to cut two pieces which are mirror images to each other.

   

2. Zig-zag stitch along the waistline, then right sides facing, stitch the centre back seam. Zig-zag stitch seams together.

   

3. For the centre front seam, fold down 3mm (1/10 inch) and stitch to create an opening for inserting elastic later. Then, stitch the centre front seam up to the opening. Zig-zag stitch seams together.

   

4. Right sides facing, stitch the inner leg seam. Zig-zag stitch seams together.

   

5. This is an additional step if you want to have a ribbon waist tie. Make 2 buttonholes on the front, wide enough thread the satin ribbon through.

   

6. Fold down and stitch the waistline to create casing for elastic. Insert elastic and sew ends together.

   

7. Zig-zag stitch, fold and hem pants.

   

8. Thread the ribbon through the button holes. Finished!