About:
The Boxerwear are probably the most comfortable pair of underwear you will ever put on.
Wear them as underwear, under a skirt, as PJ bottoms, as a swimsuit, and on and on. They are a great pattern to keep in your arsenal for ALL the things!
With options for a knit or elastic waistband, short and long lengths, as well as low or high rise, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect and most comfortable fit for you!
Difficulty: Beginner to Confident Beginner
Techniques Involved: Hemming, Creating an Elastic Waistband, Creating a Knit Waistband, Adding Leg Bands/Cuffs
All files are PDF files that can be printed at home on Letter or A4 sized paper. Each pattern includes one file for the pattern and print-at-home pieces, and another file containing the copy shop A0 (33.1″ wide) pattern pieces. We’ve placed the pattern pieces on individual layers so you can print only the size(s) you need, saving you on paper and ink. Additionally, we provide a layered projector file with calibration lines for convenience.
This pattern is designed for light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 50% 4-way stretch. You will need 1” elastic for the wasitband if you choose that option.
Additional Supplies:
- Pins or Clips
- Tape Measure
- Tape or Glue (for piecing pages together)
- Paper & Fabric Scissors
- Rotary Cutter, Mat, and Acrylic Ruler (optional but encouraged)
- Matching All-Purpose Thread
- Universal Needle
- Sewing Machine with zig-zag stitch, Serger recommended.
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fabric marking tool
- Safety pin or bodkin
- Seam Ripper
This pattern includes Adult sizes XXS-6X
See what others have made in our Boxerwear Pinterest Board.
Rachel –
My husband said he didn’t realize how uncomfortable his store bought ones were until he wore these. Now he wants a full drawer of them! He loves that the knit bands keep the legs from rolling or creeping up throughout the day like store bought always do.
Jennaw –
These are my fiance’s new favorite boxers! He said that they are the most comfortable boxers he has ever worn. This was my first ever sew with knit fabric and was super easy! Great instructions and easy to follow pictures.
Misty –
My husband loves these & he’s not even a boxer briefs guy. They’re super comfortable & a quick sew…. much less complicated than the boxers pattern I had bought from another store.
Dariela –
My husband’s new fav boxers. A great pattern to add to your men’s collection.
Cynthia –
I am completely obsessed with SUAT – by far my most favorite PDF designer ever! But I’m not gonna lie. I was nervous about making boxers for my husband was thought he wouldn’t like them. I kid you not. He said they’re the most comfortable boxers ever! I got up the nerve to make some for my dad, so my mom sent me his measurements and I popped them into the mail for Father’s Day. He LOVES them! Ahhhh! I can’t even believe it. SUAT makes me feel like a sewing genius!
Meghann L. –
My hubby loves this pattern. Always asking me to make him more!
Sua –
My hubby loves these! They are a perfect fit and the most comfortable boxer briefs he owns! I can’t wait to make him more custom boxers!
Kimberly –
My husband absolutely loves these!
Agnese –
since i have started sewing boxerwear for my husband, he is the one who urges me to go fabric shopping 😀 so, needless to add that he likes them way better than any store bought boxers.
Heather Axline –
My husband was surprised when I made him some boxerwear. He loves the fit and has requested that I make more for him. I love that I can make them out of funky prints unlike the store bought plain colors.
Brenda –
My hubby absolutely loved these! He was skeptical about the comfort of homemade clothing but not anymore!
Tabitha H. –
Love this pattern. I really enjoy being able to make my hubby some boxerbriefs just for him. Way more comfortable than what we used to buy from the store!
Megan –
I honestly thought I’d never sew mens boxers……but I did. And my husband truly loves them. Easy to sew, and quick too! Well written pattern.
Gaby –
Odd that he didn’t notice all day. You’ve got yoslreuf an evolved man, most of them check their crotch hourly.I laughed at his expense and I feel ashamed – a little.Love your comment about it never occuring to you to sew them! Anytime my son told me something had a hole in it my response was “well throw it out” 😉
Rhoda (verified owner) –
Rating these a 4.5. They are fabulous. Easy to sew, quick, and a better fit.
The reason it’s lacking a half a star is because when I sew it “correctly” there’s a bubble near the back center that bothers my husband (just looks. Yes, he’s picky.) Nonetheless, I altered the pattern just enough to cut that bubble out (but still leaving the top high enough to avoid plumber’s butt).
That said, my husband loves these so much that he refuses to wear store-bought boxers. He’s got 18 pair of these now, and I need to keep fabric on hand for when they start to wear out.
Thanks!
Sarah –
Made these for my husband and he loves them! He requested the actual fly (not the faux fly) and this was easier than I thought, but does take a little more time. I have even been able to use scraps by using a few different fabrics for one pair, and these ones look pretty awesome in my opinion!
Janna (verified owner) –
This is the first item my husband slowed me to make him and he loves them. He actually asked me to make him more! I guess this means I get to buy more fabric 🙂
Tasha –
Never thought I would sew my hubby some boxers but now these are all that he wears. Well written instructions with pictures to help in each step. Love that I can use up scraps for the fly. Definitely recommend this one.
Evalucia (verified owner) –
Really easy to sew, well explained and my lover find them really comfortable (the most comfortable he ever wear, he said). Nice to have so many options! Now I need to make more because he loves them so much.
Mia (verified owner) –
As a beginner sewer I was nervous about making these however they were really easy!My husband loves them, they for dealt well, I’m impressed! Many more to be made!
DJ –
OBSESSED with this pattern! My husband had been wearing briefs and was in serious need of new undies. I bought this pattern on a whim just to try it out and now his entire underwear wardrobe is made up of these. So fun to buy different fabric for them. He loves the leg bands!
Tina Robinson (verified owner) –
This is such an amazing pattern! I tried other boxer briefs pdf patterns and they were so difficult, so I bought this one and it’s definitely the only one I’ll need!! Thank you for a great easy sew and perfect instructions!