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.
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.
SPECS:
1) THE TAILORED SWING SHORTS
These shorts are a more tailored look, made easy with awesome instructions.
SIZE RANGE:
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due the digital nature of our patterns, refunds after purchase are not possible.