Our adult patterns are drafted using the measurements charts below & are based on the adult female body type.
Our silhouettes include oversized, easy fit, semi-fitted & fitted.
Not all patterns cover all sizes listed below. See individual patterns for size range & fit details.
AU SIZE | UPPER BUST | BUST | WAIST | HIP-SEAT |
4 | 73-76cm | 70-74cm | 55-59cm | 80-84cm |
6 | 77-79cm | 75-79cm | 60-64cm | 85-89cm |
8 | 80-84cm | 80-84cm | 65-69cm | 90-94cm |
10 | 85-89cm | 85-89cm | 70-74cm | 95-99cm |
12 | 89-92cm | 90-94cm | 75-79cm | 100-104cm |
14 | 93-97cm | 95-99cm | 80-84cm | 105-109cm |
16 | 97.5-100cm | 100-104cm | 85-89cm | 110-114cm |
18 | 101-104cm | 105-109cm | 90-94cm | 115-119cm |
20 | 105-109cm | 110-114cm | 95-99cm | 120-124cm |
22 | 110-114cm | 115-119cm | 100-104cm | 125-129cm |
24 | 115-120cm | 120-125cm | 105-109cm | 130-134cm |
26 | 120-124cm | 125-129cm | 110-114cm | 135-139cm |
28 | 125-129cm | 130-134cm | 115-119cm | 140-144cm |
30 | 130-134cm | 135-139cm | 120-124cm | 145-149cm |
AU SIZE | UPPER BUST | BUST | WAIST | HIP-SEAT |
4 | 28.75-30" | 27.5-29" | 21.5-23" | 31.5-33" |
6 | 30.25 - 31" | 29.5 - 31" | 23.5 - 25" | 33.5 - 35" |
8 | 31.5 - 33" | 31.5 - 33" | 25.5 - 27" | 35.5 - 37" |
10 | 33.5 - 34 3/4" | 33.5 - 35" | 27.5 - 29" | 37.5 - 39" |
12 | 35 - 36.25" | 35.5 - 37" | 29.5 - 31" | 39.5 - 41" |
14 | 36.5 - 38.25" | 37.5 - 39" | 31.5 - 33" | 41.5 - 43" |
16 | 38.5 - 39.25" | 39.25 - 41" | 33.5 - 35" | 43.5 - 45" |
18 | 39.75 - 41" | 41.25 - 43" | 35.5 - 37" | 45.5 - 47" |
20 | 41.25 - 43" | 43.25 - 45" | 37.5 - 39" | 47.25 - 48.75" |
22 | 43.25 - 45" | 45.25 - 46.75" | 39.5 - 41" | 49 - 50.75" |
24 | 45.25 - 46.75" | 47.25 - 48.75" | 41.5 - 43" | 51.25 - 52.75" |
26 | 47.25 - 48.75" | 49.25 - 50.75" | 43.25-45" | 53.25 - 54.75" |
28 | 49.25 - 50.75" | 51.25 - 52.75" | 45.25-46.75" | 55 - 56.75" |
30 | 51.25 - 52.75" | 53.25 - 54.75" | 47.25-48.75" | 57 - 58.75" |
AU Size to US Size conversion. AU Size 6 = US Size 2. We encourage you to use the measurements provided rather than rely on just a size number as these differ between companies & countries.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all patterns cover all sizes listed above. See individual patterns for each pattern's size range & fit details.
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN.
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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.
FEATURES:
SIZE 22-30 ONLY:
SIZE RANGE:
SKILL LEVEL: Quick & Easy
THE FLARES IN MORE DETAIL:
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.