Swing Shorts

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.

These fabulous shorts, that look so much like a skirt, include 2 options for you to sew: zipped or pull-on.

◄FEATURES

2 lengths: short & above the knee. 

Waistband sits just below the natural waist.

Side seams cut on the bias.  

Wide ‘swing’ leg openings. 

Fabulous for twirling. 

Optional pockets.

 

STYLE 1: TAILORED SWING SHORTS

More tailored look.

Narrow shaped waistband. 

Simple back zip. 

 

STYLE 2: RELAXED PULL-ON SWING SHORTS

Super relaxed.

Full elastic waistband. 

Quick & easy style to sew. 

 

Why are they 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. 

◄SIZING

Sizes 6-20 (Aussie sizes)

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US Equivalent: 2-16. UK Equivalent: 4-18

 

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 & TRIMS

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.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

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Based on 110cm (44") & 150cm (60") fabric.

Does not include directional fabrics.

 

TRIM REQUIREMENTS:

Dress zip 20cm (8") or longer.

1 x 15mm (5/8") button or size 20 snap.

Lightweight interfacing (fusing).

◄PATTERN SPECS

PATTERN FORMAT: Digital PDF Pattern

PATTERN FILES: Print at home (A4, Letter), A0 Copy shop.

PRINT PATTERN IN: Adobe Reader

LAYERED: No

FABRIC TYPE: Woven

SIZE RANGE: AU6-20 (US2-16)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy & intermediate options.

◄HELP

SEAM ALLOWANCES are included. See pattern pieces or glossary for details.

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