Solberry knit shorts for children (PDF)

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Semi relaxed fit shorts designed for knit fabrics offered in shorts and Bermuda length. Has optional front pockets, colorblocked back pockets. Can be hemmed or finished with decorative hems (one layer cuffs). The waistband is finished with threaded elastic and functional/decorative drawstrings.  

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - Bermuda length shorts with pockets and regular hems

View B - Bermuda length shorts with front and back pockets and cuffed hems

View C - shorts with regular or cuffed hems

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, hemming

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 (20 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided  pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R (80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in) (16 pages)
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R  (1 page)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes REG D-R and SLIM D-R 
5. Facebook group support

SIZING

This pdf pattern is drafted for 2 body types - Regular and Slim. Please note, that Regular and Slim sizing charts refer to the body type (vertical to horizontal measurements proportions) and not to the fit of the garment.

REGULAR sizing / SLIM sizing 

Sizes D-R
HEIGHT 80-164 cm / 31.5-64.6 in
Appr. 12 Months - 14 Years

DIFFICULTY

The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10)  level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 1-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).

FABRIC

Light to medium weight, knit fabrics with at least 20-30% horizontal and 10-20% vertical stretch like Cotton Lycra/Spandex, French Terry with Spandex/Elastane, light weight double knits, Interlock, sweatshirt fabrics.

45-60" / 140-160 cm  

Shorts length
Sizes D-J - 0.35 m / 3/8 yards
Sizes I-R - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards

Bermuda length
Sizes D-J - 0.45 m / 1/2 yards
Sizes I-R - 0.65 m / 3/4 yards

NOTION

1. 25 mm / 1 in width (sizes D-J), 32 mm / 1 1/4 in width (sizes K-R) soft knitted elastic equal to the waist circumference.

2. (optional) 5-7.5 cm / 2-3 in of knit fusible interfacing for pocket openings

3. Polyester / Cotton threads 

4. (optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread

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