Swing Shorts

Size Guide

$14.50 AUD

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.

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.

1) THE TAILORED SWING SHORTS

These shorts are a more tailored look, made easy with awesome instructions.

2 lengths - Play (short) & Urban (above the knee)
Sits just below the natural waist
Narrow shaped waistband
Simple back zip
Wide ‘swing’ leg openings
Side edges are cut on the bias allowing a beautiful drape effect around the legs.
Fabulous for twirling
Optional pockets

2) THE RELAXED SWING SHORTS

These super relaxed pull-on shorts are a quick & easy style to sew.

2 lengths - Play (short) & Urban (above the knee)
Sits just below the natural waist.
Full elastic waistband
Wide ‘swing’ leg openings
Side edges are cut on the bias allowing a beautiful drape effect around the legs.
Fabulous for twirling
Optional pockets

SIZE RANGE: Sizes 6-20 (Aussie sizes, see sizing chart)

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

Size (AU)	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Waist (cms)	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95
Waist (inches)	23 5/8	25 5/8	27 1/2	29 1/2	31 1/2	33 1/2	35 3/8	37 3/8

To determine size, measure around your natural waist. The tape measure should be firm but not tight.

SKILL LEVEL:Easy & Intermediate options

FABRIC & TRIM OUTLINE:

TRIM REQUIREMENTS: Dress zip 20cm (8") or longer. 1 x 15mm (5/8") button or size 20 snap. Lightweight interfacing (fusing).

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: These shorts can be made in 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:
The following table outlines fabric requirements based on 110cm (44") & 150cm (60") fabric.

Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) If you are sewing with rayon, remember to allow for shrinkage & buy a little extra. (3) Also it’s wise to pre-wash your fabrics, in particular rayon.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: METRES

Style A: Tailored Swing Shorts (AU Sizes 6-20. US Equivalent: 2-16. UK Equivalent: 4-18)

Size (AU)	Fabric Width	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Play Length	110cm	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.8	1.8	2
Play Length	150cm	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4
Urban Length	110cm	1.6	1.7	1.8	1.8	2	2	2.4	2.4
Urban Length	150cm	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.6	1.6	1.6

Style B: Relaxed Swing Shorts (AU Sizes 6-20. US Equivalent: 2-16. UK Equivalent: 4-18)

Size (AU)	Fabric Width	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Play Length	110cm	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	2	2	2	2
Play Length	150cm	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.6	1.6	1.8	1.8
Urban Length	110cm	1.8	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.4	2.4
Urban Length	150cm	1.3	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.8	1.8	2.1	2.1

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: YARDS

Style A: Tailored Swing Shorts (AU Sizes 6-20. US Equivalent: 2-16. UK Equivalent: 4-18)

Size (AU)	Fabric Width	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Play Length	40"	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	2	2	2.2
Play Length	60"	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5
Urban Length	40"	1.7	1.9	2	2	2.2	2.2	2.6	2.6
Urban Length	60"	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.7	1.7	1.7

Style B: Relaxed Swing Shorts (AU Sizes 6-20. US Equivalent: 2-16. UK Equivalent: 4-18)

Size (AU)	Fabric Width	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Play Length	40"	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2
Play Length	60"	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.7	1.7	2	2
Urban Length	40"	2	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.6	2.6
Urban Length	60"	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.7	1.7	1.7

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SIZE	UPPER BUST	BUST	WAIST	HIP-SEAT
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	105-110cm	130-134cm

SIZE	UPPER BUST	BUST	WAIST	HIP-SEAT
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 - 47.25"	47.25 - 49.25"	41.5 - 43"	51.25 - 53.25"

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