How to Make Easy-Sew Palazzo Pants Without Using a Pattern
Ready for an easy-sew palazzo pants tutorial? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll show you how to make palazzo pants from scratch. I can’t wait for you to see the results; the size and fit of these DIY palazzo pants are perfect! Shall we begin?
Tools and materials:
- Fabric: 140cm (55.11”) length viscose jersey
- Scissors
- Marker
- Matching thread
- Pins
- Sewing machine
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Ruler
- Elastic
1. Make the palazzo pants sewing pattern
Fold your fabric in half and half again, so that there are four layers. This rectangular piece should measure 39” x 15”.
Tip: These measurements are suitable for a size 38 (size 4 US).
Pin the fabric, so it doesn’t move out of place. Next, measure from the edge of the fold 12” down and draw a line straight across.
Measure 11” across from the folded edge. Connect that mark to the line beneath.
Draw a curved, angled edge where the two lines meet.
From the opposite end, mark 13.5”.
Connect that mark to the line at an angle.
Cut the curved part and the long angled line.
Open up the palazzo pants sewing pattern into two layers and straighten the short end (if needed).
Find the center and cut the whole piece in half.
The front crotch area needs more of a curve, so place your finger on the edge and make a mark. Then cut the side starting from the mark downward.
Now, you have your front and back DIY palazzo pants pieces.
2. Make the pockets
Take a rectangle measuring 10” x 35.5”. Fold ii twice, widthways.
Place the front piece on top. Pin the fabric, so the layers don’t move.
Cut the excess fabric from the folded fabric piece following the top and side edge of the front pattern.
Now you have your pocket pieces! Take out two pieces and leave the remaining two under the front pant pattern. Then, pin.
Measure 2.4” from the edge and 5” from the edge down.
Draw a curved edge between these two points and cut.
Mark the wrong sides of the fabric for reference when sewing. You should have two curved pocket pieces and two squared pieces.
3. Sew the pockets
Sew the curved edge of one pocket piece with the fabric right sides facing.
Then, fold the pocket over and topstitch on the right side.
Place the square pocket piece under the front pant piece.
Pin the back pocket to the curved pocket. The right side should face the wrong side of the pants.
Sew around the edges.
Pin the open edges (top and side), and sew.
Repeat the same to the otherside.
4. Assemble the DIY palazzo pants
Now, let’s get into sewing the pants! First, align the back pieces to each front piece (right sides facing) and pin the sides. Then, sew down the sides.
Layer both big pieces on top of each other, right sides facing. Pin along the crotch area and sew.
Turn the pants so that the crotch is in the center. Pin the inner side leg seams and sew to secure.
5. Make the waistband
Cut a piece of fabric measuring the length of your waist and 5” in width. Sew the short ends to form one long circular piece.
Open the seams and fold the waistband upward, in half.
To sew a tunnel for the elastic, place your elastic on top of the waistband and mark its width. The elastic should be somewhat centered, not aligned to the raw edge.
Starting from that mark, sew around the waistband.
This is what you should have.
To attach the waistband, align its center seam to the pants’ center seam. Then, stitch the raw edges all around.
Leave a gap to insert the elastic.
Now, insert the elastic with the help of a big safety pin. The elastic should be cut according to your waist’s measurement.
Sew the ends of the elastic.
Sew the gap closed.
6. Make the waist tie
Cut a piece of fabric measuring 3.2” x 23”. Fold in half and sew the short end to the long raw edge. Be sure to sew one short end.
Remove the excess fabric from the short end.
Turn the strip rights sides out by pushing a pencil for the sewn end upward. You’ll need two pieces, so be sure to sew another piece of the same size.
Sew the unsewn end to the sides of the DIY palazzo pants.
Turn the strap to the other side and sew it next to the original seam. This is what you should have.
Repeat on the other side and hem the bottom.
Easy sew palazzo pants tutorial
Here are the results! What do you think of these easy-sew palazzo pants with pockets? I absolutely love how comfy they are, and the look and feel are just lovely!
Sewing palazzo pants has never been easier, and you can definitely make your own, no pattern required! Just a few measurements and you’re on the right track.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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