Swing Shorts
Ladies Swing Shorts PDF Sewing Pattern - Easy fit or tailored
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STYLE OUTLINE:
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.
- 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 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 (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 |
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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