Stretchy sport shorts with a center front and back seam, a folded double-needle hem, and an elasticated waistband finished with a folded casing — sewn entirely on a serger.
These shorts are built from two main panels joined at a center front and back seam, with an inseam, a folded double-needle hem, and an elasticated waistband finished with a folded casing. The whole project comes together on a serger, making it a quick, satisfying sew.
Sized from 3 to 10 years (98–140 cm height).
Stretchy fabrics work best: biflex, blended cotton, or rib knits.
Sew this pattern on a serger (overlock). No serger? A stretch or zigzag stitch on a regular machine works too. Baste pieces together before stitching to keep the top fabric from shifting.
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| Height / Age width 1.5 m / 59.05″ |
98 cm 3 y |
104 cm 4 y |
110 cm 5 y |
116 cm 6 yMOST PICKED |
122 cm 7 y |
128 cm 8 y |
134 cm 9 y |
140 cm 10 y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 25 cm 9.84″ |
26 cm 10.24″ |
27 cm 10.63″ |
28 cm 11.02″ |
29 cm 11.42″ |
30 cm 11.81″ |
31 cm 12.2″ |
32 cm 12.6″ |
When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5–10% more than required.
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Shorts | 2 |
| 2 — Waistband | 1 |
All patterns already include seam allowances.
For all sizes, with a fabric width of 1.5 m (59.05″)
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Pin the two main panels right sides together along the front and back center seams. Serge it. Press the seam allowances.
Pin the details along the inseam, right sides together. Serge it. Press the seam allowances to the back.
Fold the bottom hem of the shorts and pin it. We recommend basting the folded hem, then sewing it with a twin needle — a zigzag or other stretch stitch works too.
Fold the waistband in half, right sides together, and pin its short edges. Serge it. Press the seam allowances as shown.
Measure the elastic over the waist. Pin its short edges and stitch it into a ring.
Fold the waistband in half, wrong sides together, and place the elastic inside. Pin the waistband along the waistline, aligning the notches. Baste it, then serge in place. Press the seam allowances onto the garment.
