Description
With this sewing pattern, you can make comfortable shorts with side seam pockets in three lengths.
Body measurement chart
The following table is for size selection. Please choose the size based on the hip measurement; the waist is adjustable with an elastic band.
| Größe/Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Taillenumfang/Waist circumfence | bis/up to 75 cm | bis/up to 80 cm | bis/up to 86 cm | bis/up to 90 cm | bis/up to 94 cm |
| Hüftumfang/Hip circumfence | bis/up to 85 cm | bis/up to 90 cm | bis/up to 93 cm | bis/up to 97 cm | bis/up to 100 cm |
| Größe/Size EU | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Taillenumfang/Waist circumfence | bis/up to 98 cm | bis/up to 102 cm | bis/up to 106 cm | bis/up to 110 cm | bis/up to 114 cm |
| Hüftumfang/Hip circumfence | bis/up to 105 cm | bis/up to 110 cm | bis/up to 115 cm | bis/up to 120 cm | bis/up to 125 cm |
| Größe/Size EU | 52 | 54 | 56 | ||
| Taillenumfang/Waist circumfence | bis/up to 119 cm | bis/up to 123 cm | bis/up to 126 cm | ||
| Hüftumfang/Hip circumfence | bis/up to 130 cm | bis/up to 135 cm | bis/up to 140 cm |
Fabric recommendation
All soft, non-stretch fabrics such as viscose, viscose linen, cotton fabrics, linen, soft denim, muslin, and drapey fabrics are suitable.
Required fabric amount (at a fabric width of 145 cm)
| Größe/Size EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Stofflänge kurz/Fabric length short | 0,8 m | 0,8 m | 0,8 m | 1 m | 1 m |
| Stofflänge medium/Fabric length medium | 1 m | 1 m | 1 m | 1,2 m | 1,2 m |
| Stofflänge lang/Fabric length long | 1,2 m | 1,2 m | 1,2 m | 1,5 m | 1,5 m |
| Größe/Size EU | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Stofflänge kurz/Fabric length short | 1 m | 1 m | 1 m | 1,2 m | 1,2 m |
| Stofflänge medium/Fabric length medium | 1,2 m | 1,2 m | 1,2 m | 1,5 m | 1,5 m |
| Stofflänge lang/Fabric length long | 1,5 m | 1,5 m | 1,5 m | 1,8 m | 1,8 m |
| Größe/Size EU | 52 | 54 | 56 | ||
| Stofflänge kurz/Fabric length short | 1,2 m | 1,2 m | 1,2 m | ||
| Stofflänge medium/Fabric length medium | 1,5 m | 1,5 m | 1,5 m | ||
| Stofflänge lang/Fabric length long | 1,8 m | 1,8 m | 1,8 m |
Required Materials
- Fabric (see above)
- 3 cm wide elastic band for the waistband
- Scissors, measuring tape, pins, or clips
- Sewing machine, serger/coverlock machine (if available), iron
Seam and hem allowances
The sewing pattern does not include seam and hem allowances; these need to be added individually when cutting the fabric.
Legal Notices
All rights to this sewing pattern are owned by Ilka Matthiessen. This pattern may be used for personal use and for making up to 20 total copies for commercial sale. If you want to sell more, please acquire a commercial license. Mass production of garments made from this pattern, as well as distribution, sale, exchange, copying, printing, or publication (even partially) of this pattern, is expressly prohibited. When selling garments made from this pattern, please include the following: Sewn using the “Fresca” pattern by erbsuende.
