Brief underpants pattern

Sew comfortable, fitted boxer briefs with the Brief Underpants Pattern. A back comfort panel and an anatomically shaped front provide a close fit, while exposed elastic finishes the waist. Choose an open fly or a double-layer front, then customise your briefs with two leg lengths and hemmed or banded leg openings.

What you'll make

• Fitted men's boxer briefs with a back comfort panel
• An anatomically shaped front crotch
• View A: Double-layer front crotch without a fly opening
• View B: Open front fly
• Two leg lengths
• Hemmed leg openings or fabric leg bands
• Exposed elastic waistband

Sizes and measurements

The pattern includes men's sizes 2XS–4XL. Refer to the product images for measurement charts and fabric requirements before choosing your size.

What you need

Choose light- to medium-weight single jersey with stretch, such as cotton, bamboo, or Tencel jersey.

• Stretch jersey fabric
• Waistband elastic
• Sewing thread

Skill level 2/4

Build your underwear-sewing skills with illustrated instructions covering the construction. Follow the Brief Underpants video sew-along on YouTube for step-by-step guidance.

Pattern Specifications

• Brand: Wardrobe By Me
• Pattern Name: Brief Underpants
• Product Type: Digital PDF Sewing Pattern
• Garment Type: Men's Fitted Boxer Briefs
• Pattern Format: Instant Digital Download – No Physical Product
• Size Range: Men's 2XS–4XL
• Skill Level: Level 2/4
• Instructions: English, with Fully Illustrated Step-by-Step Instructions
• Measurements: Metric and Imperial
• Seam Allowances: The pattern includes seam allowances
• Layered Sizes: Included
• File Formats Included: Color A4 and US Letter Files (8 pages each), Color A0 Copy Shop File (1 page), and Separate Color Projector File
• Print Features: Trimless A4/Letter Pages, Print-at-Home, Copy Shop, and Projector Compatible
• Video Tutorial: Free Step-by-Step YouTube Sew-Along
• Recommended Fabric: Light- to Medium-Weight Stretch Single Jersey in Cotton, Bamboo, or Tencel
• Fit Options: Two Leg Lengths, Double-Layer Front Crotch or Open Fly, and a Back Comfort Panel
• Edge-Finish Options: Exposed Elastic Waistband with Hemmed Leg Openings or Fabric Leg Bands

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For a complete outfit

For a complete outfit, style the Brief Underpants with:

• Tank Top Sewing Pattern
• Unisex Pajama Pants Sewing Pattern

Sew a coordinating tank top and pajama pants to complete a handmade wardrobe.

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern and not a physical product.

Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to download the pattern files and sewing instructions. Print the pattern at home on A4/Letter paper or at a copy shop using the A0 large-format file.

The files are available immediately after purchase. By purchasing this PDF pattern, you expressly consent to the immediate supply of digital content and acknowledge that your right of withdrawal is waived once you have downloaded the pattern files.