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Modern Men’s Sewing Patterns – Easy DIY Outfits for Beginners

Sewing patterns for men are a game-changer for anyone looking to create personalized, stylish clothing. These mens clothing sewing patterns offer the key to unlocking a bespoke wardrobe that fits perfectly and reflects personal style. From shirts and trousers to jackets and accessories, there’s a pattern for every item in a man’s wardrobe. Learn how to sew men’s essential wears with the help of these patterns.

These free men’s sewing patterns come in a variety of styles, catering to different skill levels and tastes.  Whether they’re beginners or seasoned pros, sewing enthusiasts can find detailed instructions and designs that make the process straightforward and enjoyable.

Dabbling in menswear sewing patterns isn’t just about crafting clothes; it’s about expressing individuality through fabric and design. It’s time to turn creative ideas into wearable reality!

Free Men’s Sewing Patterns

Men’s T-shirt GBSB (Great British sewing bee)

Sizes: XS to XL

Note: (you need to create an account with Love Sewing Mag for this, but they have lots of other great free patterns)

Men go through basic t-shirts extremely fast, especially when they do handiwork, so it’s great to have a pattern like this one around that will help you whip up a simple t-shirt in multiple sizes, with short sleeves, a straight bottom hem, and a crew neckline, that you’ll pass on to your hubby or son.

by Craftworld

Men’s Shirt

Casual but stylish, the comfortable short-sleeves shirt is a favorite for men, and now you can make them from scratch with this pattern, featuring a classic shirt collar, sleeves that end at the elbows, a straight bottom hem that reaches just below the belt, and a button-up front.

by Mellysews

Anything but basic Men’s t-shirt

Sizes: 34-48

Options: Necklines: Crew Neck

Sleeve Lengths: Short/ 3/4 Sleeve/ Long

Here’s a practical and easy pattern that’s a must-have in your pattern arsenal because it helps you make a men’s shirt in multiple sizes and variations, each of them with a crew neckline, with the differences in the length of sleeves that range from short, over 3/4 length, to long sleeves.

by Coppercreekpatterns

Men’s Sleeveless top / tank/ undershirt

features a deep crew neck with enlarged armholes finished with binding

Sizes: XS to XXL

Everyone loves tanktop shirts, both as an undershirt in colder weather and as a main garment in the summer, which makes this pattern a treat for sewing enthusiasts, since it shows you how to make a men’s tanktop in all sizes, with a wide crew neckline, wide armholes with banded edges, and an optional chest pocket.

by Threadtheory

Polo shirt pattern

Here comes a pattern that will help you treat your husband, brother, or father with a piece of clothing that’s in the ideal zone between casual and formal, the good old polo shirt, featuring a collar with a two-button slit, short sleeves with bias binding edges, and a chest pocket.

by Femmesdaujourdhui

Long sleeve shirt

No need to waste money on expensive store-bought men’s formal shirts when you have this pattern that shows you how to make one that has long sleeves with cuffs, a button-up front closure, a collar, and a chest pocket on the left side of the shirt.

by Lekala

Short sleeve shirt

 

Get your man ready for the tropical heat with a stylish and comfortable short-sleeves shirt that has raglan sleeves, a neckline with a collar that has a slit that reaches to his chest, a binding finish on the sleeves and the bottom hem, and a large chest pocket.

by Lekala

Short sleeved shirt

Here’s a pattern that can help you make something both for yourself and the man in your life, thanks to its unisex design of a short-sleeves shirt that has a curved bottom hem, a button-up front closure, binding on the sleeve edges, and a neckline with a classic collar.

by Moodfabrics

Button up shirt

Elegant suit shirts can be pricey and relatively poorly made despite the high price tag, so it’s better to sew them from scratch with a good pattern like this one that features long sleeves, a classic collar, button-up front closure, a curved bottom hem, and button-up cuffs.

by Freesewing

Sweatshirt pattern

Sizes: free in sizes 48, 58 and 68

This simple and practical pattern will show you how to make one of the best leisure pieces of clothing for chilly days, a cozy sweatshirt that has a rounded neckline with a zipper slit on the chest, long sleeves with cuffs, and a straight bottom hem, available in multiple sizes.

by Doiturselfforfree

MEN’S WAISTCOAT

size: 38/40″ CHEST (UK8)

No gentlemen’s attire can be called complete without an elegant waistcoat like the one we have here, with a three-button front, a pointy front hem, two front pockets, and one chest pocket, as well as a cinch at the back that tightens the front for the perfect fit.

by Ralphpink

THE WOODSIA SHORTS

Men can never have too many pockets on their clothes, so they all adore shorts like the ones you can make with this pattern, featuring a knee-high length of pant sleeves, two back pockets, two big side pockets with closure flaps, two front pockets, and an elasticated waistband.

by Moodfabrics

BOXWOOD HOODIE For Men

The hoodie you can sew with this pattern has long sleeves with cuffs, a hood with a drawstring in the neckline, a band on the bottom hem, a large front pocket with two diagonal openings on its upper corners, and looks best when you make it in contrasting colors.

by Moodfabrics

Sweatshirt with hood

Be it sports activities during chilly weather, or a relaxing autumn walk in the park, a sweatshirt like this one is an ideal wardrobe option for the task, with long sleeves that have cuffs, an elasticated waistband, a hood that has a drawstring for tightening, a zipper closure at the front, and two belly pockets that look like a large solo pocket.

by Lekala

THE BANKSIA PANTS

Pockets, comfort, and a bit of coolness are the characteristics that men want from their casual pants, and these provide it all, with a waistband that has a drawstring threaded through it, pockets with zippers on the sides, and elasticated cuffs on the ends of the pant sleeves that keep them from going up during activities.

by Moodfabrics

Straight Trousers

Classy trousers go well with both casual and formal topwear, more so when they are well-made like the ones we have here, with two back pockets that have button-up flaps, a zippered fly on the front, two side pockets, and a waistband with loops for a belt and a single button closure.

by Lekala

Basic trousers

Waist: 68cm  |  Hip: 92cm (UK 8)

You won’t find a simpler pattern for basic trousers than this one, but that’s the part about it that makes it so useful since it gives you the possibility to customize it as much as you like, until you create a pair of trousers that are a creation straight from your mind, meaning it’s one-of-a-kind.

by Ralphpink

Men’s pants

sizes S to L

 

Don’t buy trousers for the man you love when you can instead make them from scratch with this pattern and get a pair of trousers that have wide pant legs with two pockets on the sides, an elasticated waistband with belt loops, and a fabric belt that matches the pants.

by Initiative-handarbeit

Lounge pants

sizes 40-50

Those lazy Sunday afternoons at the house require appropriate attire, just like this extremely cozy pair of lounge pants that have loose leg sleeves and a wide waistband with a threaded drawstring inside that allows you to tighten it or keep it loose, depending on your needs throughout the day.

by Doiturselfforfree

Unisex BOXER SHORTS

Size: XXS to XXL

Pieces of clothing that are expendable are relatively expensive to buy over and over, which makes this pattern useful and almost a necessity because it shows you how to quickly and affordably sew a pair of unisex boxers with an elasticated waistband and a two-button fly at the front.

by Peppermintmag

Adult classic pajama pattern

Make your nights comfortable in class with this practical pattern that shows you how to make six different types of pajamas including a simple long-sleeved top with a crew neck, long pajama pants, a nightgown with a button-up front, and their knit alternatives with the same features.

by Ellieandmac

Jacket

The weather of autumn won’t be causing you problems with this stylish jacket in your wardrobe, featuring a button-up front, a high collar that you can button up and keep your neck protected from the wind, elasticated cuffs, a straight bottom hem with an elastic band inside, and two diagonal front pockets.

by Moodfabrics

Unisex trench coat

A special kind of charisma emanates from chic trench coats like the one you can make with the pattern here, boasting a long bottom hem that reaches well below the knees, a large notched collar, and an open front with buttons and a fabric belt as means of closure.

by Moodfabrics

Unisex bomber jacket

Bomber jackets enjoy equal love from both male and female audiences, so when you have a pattern for it like this one, you can whip up beautiful couple jackets for you and your man, with the characteristic matching neckline, cuffs, and waistband, an well as a zipper that splits it in half on the front.

by Moodfabrics

Men’s coat

Cool coats aren’t just for detectives, here’s a pattern that shows you how you can sew one for the man you love, featuring a large notched collar, a contrasting interior, a button-up front with two rows of buttons, two large side pockets, and a cinch at the back to provide a better fit.

by Freesewing

Spring men’s jacket or shirt

Sizes S to L

Some guys don’t like regular suit jackets and that’s fine because this jacket has a more casual appeal with its long sleeves, two diagonal front pockets, a single button closure on the front, a curved bottom hem that covers the pants waistband, and a shawl collar that’s so narrow it’s barely noticeable.

by Initiative-handarbeit

Faux sheep hat pattern

The hat that used to be one of the most beloved accessories in the nineties and the decade that came after comes back as a fashionable statement through this pattern, featuring a shape with a deep crown that extends into a short brim, all made from fluffy faux wool fabric that makes it appropriate for chilly weather.

by Mapetitemercerie

Men’s accessories patterns

Bow tie pattern

Every gentleman needs to have at least one old-school bow tie in his closet and that’s why they’ll all appreciate it as a gift, one you can sew fast in four slightly different variations that are adequate for different levels of formality thanks to this pattern.

by Hellosewing

Tie pattern

The problem with ties is that you can almost never find the design you’re looking for so you end up getting a simple black one instead, but with this pattern, you can make the perfect tie for the man precious to you and never worry if his tie will match his outfit ever again.

by Mapetitemercerie

Felt tablet cases

This set of three felt cases for your devices is great to have around because the big one with a flap closure can hold your tablet, the medium one can hold your phone and earphones, and the smallest one can hold your earbuds safely buttoned up so the charging case doesn’t get scratched.

by Patternniche

The free men’s sewing patterns from this list will make your male family members happy without a doubt, and the ones that are unisex will make you happy too. Did one or two stand out already as a personal favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe to the mailing list for prompt updates. Have fun making gifts for the guys!