Women M (bust 93 cm)

Basic shorts pattern, women's size M (93 cm bust)

Simple shorts, also great as pajamas.

Basic shorts – Women M (bust 93 cm)
Full pattern with 1 cm seam allowance · 88 × 57 cm
5pattern pieces
15pieces to cut
≈ 1 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

You will also need: lining.

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Supplies

  • Woven fabric (cotton, linen, poplin…)
  • Waistband elastic
  • Matching thread and the right needle
  1. Prewash and press your fabric before cutting so it will not shrink after sewing.
  2. Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
  3. Sew the outseams, then the inseams of each leg.
  4. Put one leg inside the other, right sides together, and sew the crotch seam in one go, matching the inseams.
  5. Fold the waist into a casing, thread the elastic with a safety pin, join the elastic ends and close the opening.
  6. Hem: double-fold to the inside, press and topstitch or blind stitch.

Cutting list

PieceCutMaterial
Front2×Main fabric
Front2×Lining
Back2×Main fabric
Back2×Lining
Waistband back1× on the foldMain fabric
Waistband front2×Main fabric
Pocket lining2×Main fabric
Pocket lining2×Lining

Measurements used in this size

MeasurementValueHow to measure
Seat circumference101 cmAround the fullest part of the buttocks.
Seat back52 cmBack part of the seat circumference, side to side.
Knee circumference38 cmAround the knee, with the leg straight.
Hip circumference90 cmAround the hips, at the level of the hip bones.
Waist circumference75 cmAround your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.
Waist to knee60 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the knee.
Waist to seat25 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the fullest part of the buttocks.
Waist to hips12.5 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the hip line.
Crotch depth27 cmSeated on a flat chair: from the waist to the seat, along the side.
Waist to thigh28.5 cmAlong the side, from the waist to the thigh line.
Thigh circumference57 cmAround the top of the thigh.
Cross seam74 cmFrom the front waist, between the legs, to the back waist.
Front cross seam37 cmFrom the front waist to the crotch point.

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