Swing Shorts | Woven Sewing Pattern

If you're after a pair of shorts that sit beautifully around the torso & swing out softly over the thighs, with no hugging in sight, this is the pair of shorts for you. Choose from a tailored or relaxed vibe.

MAIN FEATURES:

• Shorts flare from waist to wide hem.
• Resembles circle skirt... but are shorts.
• Wide ‘swing’ leg openings. 
• 2 lengths: short & above the knee. 
• Waistband sits just below the natural waist.
• Side seams cut on the bias.  
• Optional pockets.

STYLE 1: Tailored.

• More tailored look.
• Narrow shaped waistband. 
• Simple back zip. 

STYLE 2: Relaxed.

• Pull-on elastic waistband. 
• Quick & easy style to sew. 

WHY ARE THESE SHORTS SO GREAT?

 These shorts look a lot like a skirt with all the benefits of a pair of shorts.

Dressed up or down, they are the perfect compliment to your spring & summer wardrobe.

Playing in the park, doing the grocery shopping, having coffee with the girls or a date with someone special, the Ladies Swing Shorts are ideal. They are the beautifully feminine shorts that are easy to dress up for the office or a date or down for the park.  And they won't fly up & show your fancy knickers like a skirt will. 

• Sizes 6-20.
• Includes all sizes listed.
• Click here for size chart.
• Style 1: Tailored - Measure waist to determine size. 
• Style 2: Pull-on - Measure hip/seat, 20cm (8") down from natural waist, to determine size. 

FABRIC: Woven.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

• View chart here. 
• Based on 110cm (44") & 150cm (60") fabric. Does not include directional fabrics.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS include Cotton Voile, Quilting Cotton, Lawn, Gagerdine, Cotton Sateen, Rayon, Silk & Silk-like fabrics, Linen & Linen Blends, Chambray, Crepe including Wool Crepe & any fabric with a nice drape.

TRIMS:

Style 1: Tailored

• Tailored - Dress zip 20cm (8") or longer.
• 1 x 15mm (5/8") button or size 20 snap.
• Lightweight interfacing (fusing).

Style 2: Relaxed

• 20mm (3/4") elastic.

INSTANT DOWNLOAD! Receive the sewing patterns instantly after purchasing.

SIZES INCLUDED: Size 6-20. All sizes are included in your purchase.

FORMATS: This sewing patterns come in several formats, so you can use the one that suits you. All formats are included in your purchase.

• Print at home - A4 / US Letter size (not layered).
• Print at copy shop - A0 size (not layered).

Note, this is one of our older patterns. The print at home pattern pages can be found at the back of the tutorial.

COMPREHENSIVE TUTORIAL: We make the tricky bits easy.

Our in-depth tutorial includes detailed info on sizing, fabric choice, printing & more. It features vibrant colour photos, tips & tricks, & clear instructions to sew this garment. Plus real-life inspiration across various sizes from fellow sewists.

SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included in our patterns & specified on the pattern & in the tutorial.

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a downloadable digital PDF sewing pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible. 

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• FORMAT: Digital pdf pattern.
• TUTORIAL: Detailed tutorial with user friendly instructions to prepare & create your new pattern.
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home (A4, Letter), A0 Copy shop.
• LAYERED: No
• PRINT PATTERN IN: Adobe Reader
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven
• SIZE RANGE: AU6-20 (US2-16)
• SKILL LEVEL: Easy & intermediate options.
• MEASUREMENTS: Metric (cms/metres) & imperial (inches/yards).
• SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included. 1cm (3/“8) unless otherwise specified.