Pattern · 2 pieces
Men's Boxer Shorts
Loose woven boxer / sleep shorts with an elastic waist. Roomy pull-on leg block.
① Measurements
② Fabric & layout
0.45 m
length at 140 cm wide
0.57 m
buy (+waste)
Pieces stay upright so the grainline runs along the fabric — that keeps the garment hanging right. Turn on rotation only for non-directional fabric. Cut through several layers for multiples; “on fold” pieces go against a fold. Buy a little extra for your first make.
Suggested fabric
Cotton lawn · Cotton poplin · Cotton voile · Lightweight printed broadcloth
90–150 gsm (2.7–4.4 oz/yd²)
soft, lightweight, breathable woven
Use a soft lightweight woven cotton like lawn or poplin so the boxers stay breathable and the flat-felled seams sit comfortably against the skin.
Avoid: heavy denim, synthetic non-breathable wovens, jersey
③ Place a motif
Preview where a chest print, pocket or embroidery will sit before you cut — then print it as a placement guide.
④ Print & cut
Print at 100% / “Actual size”. Measure the 50 mm test square before cutting. Tape pages by row & column, then cut along the dashed line (it includes seam allowance) and sew along the solid line. Watch the grainline arrows — auto-arrange may rotate a piece to save paper.
Atelier notes
- 01Lightweight cotton poplin keeps boxers cool and breathable.
- 02A soft, wide elastic in the casing is the comfiest at the waist.
- 03Leave generous ease so they sit loose — boxers shouldn’t cling.
Cut 2 front and 2 back legs. A fly can be added at the front centre if you want one. · Seam allowance 12mm.