Hello flat front elastic back woven shorts with side panels (PDF)

 

Featuring: 

Slightly relaxed through the hips and leg, fitted with a contoured flat waistband in the front and elasticated waistband on the sides/back shorts designed for non stretch woven fabrics. The shorts come in three lengths (short, medium and long lengths) and feature side panel that offer an optional pocket, pocket flap, zippered pocket and curved or straight panels at the bottom hem. 

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - Short length shorts with curved side panels, side pockets, zippered pockets and a drawstring at the waistline.

View B - Short/Medium length shorts with straight side panels and side pockets with flaps.

View C -  Long length shorts with straight solid side panels.

 

Techniques to master: topstitching, hemming, binding, zipper installation

This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine. 

Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (30 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL (32 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes

US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes

US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in US0-US30 sizes in PETITE, REGULAR and TALL height range.  

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (2-4/10)  level and moderately easy to sew, depending on the options you choose. Takes 1-4 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your chosen options, skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Light to medium weight opaque woven fabrics. Use light to medium weight denims, cotton drill, twill, linen, cotton/linen blends, quilting cotton

50/60" / 140-160 cm 

SIZES US0-US10
Short length shorts (with pockets) 0.75 m / 7/8 yard
Medium lenght shorts(with pockets) 0.9 m / 1 yard
Long length shorts (with pockets) 1.0 m / 1 1/10 yards

SIZES US12-US30
Short length shorts (with pockets) 1.05 m / 1 1/8 yards
Medium length shorts(with pockets) 1.2 m / 1 1/4 yards
Long length shorts (with pockets) 1.3 m / 1 1/2 yards

NOTIONS

1. Waistband (knitted or braided) elastic 50 mm / 2 in wide equal to your waist measurement (find exact measurement on the cutting list page)

2. (optional) For pockets with flaps - 3 cm / 1 1/4 in standard Velcro tape

3. (optional) For drawstrings - 2 metal grommets (with tools)

4. (optional) For zippered pockets - 1 or 2 soft narrow zippers (like nylon invisible zipper) 20-30 mm / 3/4-1 1/4 in wide at least 15 cm / 6 in long 

5. For zippered pockets (1 or 2 pockets)- fusible interfacing tape (or a cut) 10-15 mm / 3/8-5/8 in wide at least 15 or 30 cm / 6 or 12 in long 

6. Polyester / Cotton thread