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Semi-fitted knit shorts with side seam pockets, an attached waistband with elastic, centre eyelets and a drawstring, and a raw hem. An ideal choice for men's summer sports.
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S–5XL Sizes included
3 Height options
5 Pattern pieces
16 Steps to sew it
Pattern descriptionSemi-fitted knit shorts
Men's semi-fitted knit shorts with side seam pockets. An ideal choice for men's summer sports.
Attached waistband with elastic and center eyelets, with a drawstring. Raw hem with a fixed elastic stitch along the bottom edge.
Each pattern includes three height options:
- 170 (66 15⁄16″) — 176 (69 5⁄16″)
- 176 (69 5⁄16″) — 182 (71 5⁄8″)
- 182 (71 5⁄8″) — 188 (74″)
What you'll need
Suggested materials
- Knit fabrics such as two-thread fleece and jersey
- Fabric width used throughout this tutorial — 1.80 m (2 yd)
Also needed
- Elastic band 4 cm (1 9⁄16″) wide — the length is indicated in the patterns
- Grommets — 2 pcs
- A cord in the waist
Fabric requirement by height, for fabric width 1.80 m (2 yd) — the same for all sizes
| Height | 170–176 cm 66 15⁄16″–69 5⁄16″MOST PICKED | 182–188 cm 71 5⁄8″–74″ |
|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 0.70 m 3⁄4 yd | 0.80 m 7⁄8 yd |
Pattern pieces already include seam allowances. When buying fabric, keep in mind that the material can shrink, so take 5–10% with a margin.
Finished measurementsSize chart
| Measurement | S | M | LMOST PICKED | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip width (half girth) | 48.5 cm 19 1⁄16″ | 50.5 cm 19 7⁄8″ | 52.5 cm 20 11⁄16″ | 54.5 cm 21 7⁄16″ | 56.5 cm 22 ¼″ | 58.5 cm 23″ | 60.5 cm 23 13⁄16″ | 62.5 cm 24 5⁄8″ |
| Bottom width of shorts (half girth) | 25 cm 9 13⁄16″ | 26.1 cm 10 ¼″ | 27.2 cm 10 11⁄16″ | 28.3 cm 11 1⁄8″ | 29.5 cm 11 5⁄8″ | 30.7 cm 12 1⁄16″ | 31.9 cm 12 9⁄16″ | 33.1 cm 13″ |
Side seam length is the same across all sizes and depends only on the height option: 46 cm (18 1⁄8″) for 170–176, 48 cm (18 7⁄8″) for 176–182, 50 cm (19 11⁄16″) for 182–188.
Cutting listSpecification
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Front pant leg | 2 |
| 2 — Back pant leg | 2 |
| 3 — Pocket piece | 4 |
| 4 — Waistband | 1 |
| Support pattern | |
| 5 — Elastic into the waistband | 1 |
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Step by stepSewing instructions
16 steps in two stages, from the pocket frames to the final press.
Pockets
7 steps- 1
Place the pocket bag and the front of the shorts face to face. Mark the frame along the notches. Topstitch the pocket bag to the front.
- 2
Notch the allowance on the corners. Topstitch the allowances onto the pocket bag. Press, forming the frame of the pocket entrance.
- 3
Pin the pocket bags face to face and sew on an overlocker.
- 4
Place the front pieces face to face and sew along the middle seam on an overlocker. Press the allowances to the side.
- 5
Pin the back pieces of the shorts face to face. Sew along the middle seam on an overlocker. Press the allowance to the sides.
- 6
Place the front and back pieces face to face. Pin the inseam, matching the middle seams. Sew on an overlocker. Press the seam allowances to the back of the shorts.
- 7
Sew the side seams on an overlock. Iron the seam allowances to the back.
Waistband
9 steps- 8
Sew the waistband into a ring. Press the waistband in half.
- 9
Pin the waistband at the waist, matching the notches. Sew the belt on an overlocker. Press the seam allowances down.
- 10
Rip open part of the seam in the waistband. Use a safety pin to insert the elastic into the waistband.
- 11
Make sure that the elastic is not twisted anywhere. Sew the edges of the elastic. Close the opening with blind stitches.
- 12
Topstitch along the waistband according to the markings on the patterns.
- 13
Overlock the bottom of the shorts.
- 14
Press the shorts.
- 15
Topstitch.
- 16
Press the garment.
Finishing The shorts are ready!
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