Hepburn Pleat Front Shorts | PDF Sewing Pattern

STYLE 1:  The Pull-On Hepburn Shorts

If you're after a super quick pair, you can make the elastic waist version with the Easy Pull-On Shorts. The are not as tailored as the Hepburns but they do have some of the same features & some extras.

• Simple straight forward pair of shorts
• Quick & easy to sew.
• Pull-on waistband sits on the hips.
• Flat front waistband
• Elastic back
• Front pleats
• Comfy legs
• View line drawing here.

STYLE 2: The Zipped (Tailored) Hepburn Shorts

This is a very relaxed design. It features a low sitting waistband & easy crotch. These are not 'snug fit' shorts.

• Semi tailored, loose fitting short
• Shaped waistband sits on the hips.
• Easy side zip
• Side pockets
• 2 length options
• Pleat front
• Darted back
• Belt loops & optional sash & bound edge pockets.
• View line drawing here.

• Size 6-18.
• Includes all sizes listed.
• Click here for size chart. 

FABRIC: Woven

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: View chart here.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Cotton Voile, Quilting Cotton, Lawn, Gaberdine, Cotton Sateen, Rayon, Silk & Silk-like fabrics, Linen & Linen Blends, Chambray, Denim. My favourite is quilting cotton because of all the fabulous prints you can choose from.

TRIMS:

• Style 1: Pull-On Shorts - 32mm (1.25") elastic.
• Style 2: Zipped Shorts - 18cm (7") dress zip to match (can be longer if that's what you have at home), 1 x 20mm (3/4) button or Size 20 snaps.  25mm (1") bias tape.

• FORMAT: Digital pdf pattern.
• TUTORIAL: Detailed tutorial with user friendly instructions to prepare & create your new pattern.
• PATTERN FILES: Print at home, A0 copy shop, projector. 
• LAYERED: Yes.
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven fabrics.
• SIZES: AU6-18 (US2-14).
• SKILL LEVEL: Both beginner & more experienced options.
• MEASUREMENTS: Metric (cms/metres) & imperial (inches/yards).
• SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included. 10mm (3/8") unless otherwise specified.