Sashay Flared Shorts

A LITTLE BIT OF SASS AND A WHOLE LOT OF COMFORT  

The Sashay Shorts are a flared shorts pattern designed for sewing with stretch knit fabrics. 

Ranging from (AU) size 4 to size 30, these versatile shorts are perfect for both daywear & beachwear.

Featuring a variety of lengths, flares & finishes, they are a Summer staple with a little bit of sass & a whole lot of comfort.

Updated to include sizes 4-30.

FEATURES:

• Waisted design - sitting just below the natural waist.
• Softly drapes into a flared hemline.
• 3 flares to choose from - slimline, medium & full (see below for more info).
• Slightly dropped crotch to help create the perfect drape.
• Easily customise length.
• Femininity of a skirt & practicality of shorts.
• Its soft silhouette lends itself to your favourite knit fabrics.

SIZE 22-30 ONLY:

• A additional 2pc pattern option has been added for these sizes in the medium & full flare as the 1pc in these sizes may not fit into some fabrics widths. 

SIZE RANGE: 

• Now in AU Size 4-30. See size chart here.
• Approximately US Size 0-26
• Hip/Seat Measurement 80-149cm (31.5-58 3/4")

• Use your hip/seat measurement to determine your shorts size.
• Measure 20cm (8") down from natural waist 
• Use waist measurement to determine your waistband size.
• Measure over SKIN not clothing.
• See pattern for more detailed outline of size & fit.

SKILL LEVEL:  Quick & Easy

THE FLARES IN MORE DETAIL:

• Slimline Flare: This style has a very subtle amount of flare in the legs. Sew them up in swimwear fabric for the perfect swim shorts.
• Medium Flare: Drafted from a half circle, these shorts are fun, flirty & very feminine.
• Full Flare - Our fullest shorts, this flare is 3/4 of a circle, making them the prettiest shorts on the block.

• 3 levels of flare : Slimline, Medium & Full (see below for more detail)
  

• 3 cutting lengths : Swim (hemless), Short & Long.

• 2 pocket options: Foxy & jean-style

• 6 waistband options: yoga (maternity friendly), narrow yoga, shaped maternity, enclosed elastic, covered elastic, decorative elastic.

FABRIC:

This pattern is designed for stretch knit fabrics & requires 4-way stretch or 2-way stretch with vertical ‘give’.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS TABLE: Click here to view the fabric requirements (PDF) for this style. 

FABRICS SUGGESTIONS: Ponte, Cotton Lycra, Swimwear Spandex, Viscose or Rayon Elastane, Modal Elastane, Bamboo Elastane, Double Brushed Poly, Merino Wool Knit, Stretch Velvet (velour), Liverpool, Scuba, Poly Elastane Jersey, French Terry, Blends of the above.

STRETCH FACTOR: 25+% horizontal stretch & a minimum of 10% vertical stretch. To learn more about stretch factor, click on the icon to visit the website here. We will show you how to easily determine the stretch factor of your fabric.

YOGA WAISTBAND: This fabric needs good stretch & recovery. Ensure it contains Lycra, spandex or elastane.

TRIMS:  40mm (1.5”) elastic for Enclosed, Covered or Decorative Waistband or 25mm (1”) elastic for Covered or Decorative Waistband.