DIY Matching Set: Sew Your Own Hoodie & Joggers (Free Patterns!)

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Learn how to sew a cozy DIY matching jogger and hoodie set with budget-friendly sewing patterns—including free options! This step-by-step loungewear tutorial is beginner-friendly, stash-busting, and perfect for winter.

I wanted a cozy outfit for the upcoming Midwest winter, so I decided to sew my own DIY matching jogger and hoodie set. This tutorial walks you through the step-by-step process using budget-friendly patterns (including free options!) and fabric I already had in my stash. Spoiler: the fuzzy knit I chose makes me feel like I’m wearing clouds.

I’ve always loved the look of matching sets, but the store-bought ones are either way too pricey or don’t fit the way I’d like. Sewing my own means I get a custom fit and stay within my budget. Plus, I’ve been on a mission to sew through my (slightly overwhelming) fabric stash, so this was the perfect project to cross both goals off my list. And let’s be honest—when the Midwest winter hits, having something warm and comfy to throw on for lazy mornings or quick coffee runs is a must.

Materials

• 2–3 yards of warm knit fabric

• Women’s Joggers Free Pattern – LifeSewSavory

• Cropped Hoodie Pattern – makeityoursthelabel (not free, but the one I used)

• Free Alternative Hoodie Pattern – LifeSewSavory (I also used this one for my Babywearing Sweater)

• Pins

• Scissors

• Stretch needle

• Elastic

• Grommets (optional, but give a nice finished look)

• Serger (optional—can use a zigzag stitch instead)

Sewing Process

Hoodie

1. Sew the shoulder seams.

   

2. Attach the sleeves at the shoulders

3. Sew down the arms and side seams (my prefered method to sewing sleeves)

4. Add the waistband and cuffs

   

5. Add grommets to the hood (I used a handheld tool)

   

6. Attach the hood

   

Joggers

1. Attach the pockets to the front leg pieces (this is optional)

   

2. Pin the back and front leg pieces at the inner leg seam (the shorter edge) and sew.

3. Open and sew the crotch seams together

4. Sew the outer leg seams

5. Add the wasitband and elastic

   

• Normally, I sew one side at a time and leave a small gap for the elastic.
  

• This time, since I was using my serger, I folded the waistband in half, serged around leaving a 2–3 inch gap, added the elastic, and then serged it closed.

6. Add the cuffs (I didn't have enough fabric for the cuff pieces, so I quickly hemmed them)

Pattern Review and Reflection

The fabric I chose makes me feel like I’m walking on clouds—highly recommend for loungewear. This was my first time making joggers with a stretch knit, and overall I think they turned out really well. The only issue I noticed was some odd stretching around the pockets where the elastic waistband pulls, so next time I’d probably choose a more stable knit to avoid that. I’d also add cuffs, since the pants without them are just barely long enough on me (I’m 5'2”). That said, I do like having a looser, baggier fit for relaxing, so it still works.

The jogger pattern from Life Sew Savory was very easy to follow and definitely beginner-friendly. For the hoodie, I used the makeityourselfthelabel cropped pattern, which I’ve sewn a few times before. I always tell myself I’d make it just a little longer—about 1–2 inches more would be perfect. In this case, I didn’t have enough fabric to adjust the length, but that’s something I’d keep in mind for next time.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I love how this matching set turned out. It’s warm, comfy, and perfect for the upcoming cold months. This is definitely going to be my new go-to lazy day outfit.

Try It Yourself!

Would you sew your own loungewear set for winter? I’d love to hear in the comments!
And if you want another cozy sewing project, check out my Babywearing Sweater video on Youtube!