PATTERN

RUNWAY

SPRING SHORTS # 1403

Launch into spring with these super cute and easy to wear elastic waist shorts. With
a Paper-Bag waist and front side pockets, these little sweeties are sure to be a spring
and summer wardrobe staple! Easy and quick to sew with a relaxed fit and a gently
curved hemline.

SUGGESTED FABRICS: Light weight to medium weight fabrics that drape well. Such
as cottons, chambray, lightweight linen, cotton blends, light weight silk.

TRIMS: 28mm Non-Roll Elastic, cord and beads for the tie.

SEWING LEVEL: Beginner

Seam Allowances & Hems:

All seams are 1cm / 3/8 ”

Size Chart:

8 10 12 14 16
Bust 84cm/33” 86.5cm/34” 89cm/35” 94cm/37” 99cm/39”
Waist 66cm/25½” 68.5cm/27” 71cm/28” 76cm/30 81cm/32”

Hip 91.5cm/36” 94cm/37” 96.5cm/38” 101.5cm/40” 106.5cm/42”

Fabric Requirements:

MAIN - m / yd Wide Fabric: 150 cm / 60” Narrow Fabric: 115cm / 45”

Size 8, 10, 12 1.1m / 1 ¼ yd 1.5m / 1¾yd

Size 14 + 16 1.2m / 1½ yd 1.6m / 1 ¾yd

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BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT: GLOSSARY:

Read all instructions carefully before starting on your project. Backstitch: Sew in reverse for a maximum of 3 stitches, at the
Pattern Runway uses industrial sewing methods where beginning and end of sewing every seam. This will prevent the
appropriate to assist you in constructing a professional product, stitches from coming undone.
please note that some instructions will differ to traditional
Gathering stitch: Adjust your stitch length to the longest
home sewing methods. We believe industrial methods will
length on your sewing machine, usually around 4mm and
assist you in completing a perfect garment and in the quickest
loosen the sewing tension if necessary, stitch 1cm / 3/8” from
time.
the raw edge, then stitch again a small distance away from the
We recommend pre shrinking all fabric by washing and drying first stitching, towards the raw edge. Pull both bobbin threads
it before you cut out your pattern, unless fabrics are dry-clean to gather the fabric to desired length, distributing the fullness
only such as suiting and wool. evenly between start and finish, secure ends of threads by
winding in a figure 8 around a pin inserted in the fabric. Once
We also recommend that you pre shrink any trims before using.
seams have been stitched remove gathering threads (if visible).
Make any pattern alterations such a lengthening or shortening
Neatening the Seams: Stitch a zig zag stitch over the raw
before cutting your fabric.
edges of seam allowance, seams can be neatened together.
Transfer all pattern markings to the wrong side of the fabric Press towards the back of garment, an Overlocker/Serger can
before removing the pattern pieces unless indicated. Consult also be used.
the Pattern marking guide over the page.
Edgestitch: From the right side of the garment stitch a
Seam allowances for all wovens are 1.5cm / 5/8” unless straight stitch close to the seam.
otherwise indicated.
Topstitch: Sew a straight stitch on the outside of the garment
Neaten seams using a Overlocker or a regular zigzag stitch. parallel to the seam edge, usually 6mm / ¼” away from seam,
edge or previous stitching or as indicated.
We recommend that you press all seams as you go.
Understitch: Press facing or lining away from garment and
press the seam allowances towards the facing or lining. In the
facing or lining, right side up, edgestitch close to the seam,
this is to keep the lining or facing on the inside of garment and
prevent it rolling to the right side.
CREATING A PERFECT FIT:

How to Choose your Size:

Choose your size by comparing your body measurements

with those on our size chart and choose the size that closest 4.
matches your measurements. If your body measurements are
in between sizes, we recommend that you choose the larger
1. 5.
size, as its much easier to make a garment smaller! If your
measurements are only slightly different than our size chart,
then choose the closest size as all our patterns include wearing 2.
and style ease.
3.
PLEASE NOTE: that the size chart is not the finished garment
measurements.

We recommend that you also measure your body length 7.

and compare to the finished length measurements given.
To achieve a perfect, individual fit, you may need to adjust
patterns in length.

How to Measure the Body:

1. Bust: Measure around the back, under the arms and across
6.
the fullest part of the bust. Tape measure should be flat
against the figure, straight across the back and not too tight.

2. Waist: Measure around the waist, with the tape measure flat
against the figure and snug but not too tight.
MY MEASUREMENTS:
3. Hips: Measure over the fullest part of the hips, usually
23cm / 9” down from the waist. The fullest part of the hip
maybe higher or lower depending on the individual figure. Bust:

4. Back-Waist Length: Measure from the nape of the neck, Waist:

top of the back bone, to the natural waist.
Hips:
5. Sleeve Length: With the hand on the hip, Measure from the
Back-Waist length:
shoulder bone to the wrist.
Sleeve Length:
6. In-Seam: Measure from the Crotch to the desired hemline.
(you may need a friend to take this measurement accurately) In-Seam:

7. Skirt Length: Measure from the waist to the desired length, Skirt Length:
(you may need a friend to take this measurement accurately )
LENGTHENING / SHORTENING:

Compare your length measurements with your selected size To Shorten a Bodice:
finished length measurements to determine the amount of
Draw a line on your pattern piece the measurement of the
adjustment needed.
decrease, parallel to the lengthen shorten line. Cut the pattern
To Lengthen a Bodice: apart along the lengthen shorten line and overlapp the pieces
to the drawn line. Tape in place. Re-draw the sides of the
Cut pattern along the lengthen shorten lines. Place a piece of
pattern piece, blending the line where needed, re draw the
paper under one pattern piece and tape in place. Extend the
dart legs.
grainline on to the paper. Draw a parallel line on the paper, the
measurement needed to add length. Tape the other part of the
pattern, aligning the grainline and matching the edge along
your drawn line, and tape in place. Connect the lines at the side
and re draw the dart legs.

PATTERN SYMBOLS:

Grainline: When placing your paper pattern Notches: Clip into the fabric where these
pieces on your fabric, the grain line or arrow markings are. These marks indicate matching
must lie parallel to the selvages (woven edges) points for pattern pieces, gathering directions
of the fabric. and alignment directions. Make sure to clip
no deeper than the notch marking and clip all
Place on Fold: A grainline marking, indicating
notches as sewing instructions make reference
that this line is placed on the fold of the fabric.
to these marks.
Do not cut this line.

Dots: Marks end of dart points, pocket

Button / Snap
placements, clip marks, etc, transfer markings to
wrong side of fabric via, erasable marker, piecing
the fabric with an awl or tailors chalk. Buttonhole
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Cutting layouts show approximate position of pattern

pieces, position may vary slightly according to pattern
size. Lines shown are cutting lines and include all seam
and hem allowances.

NARROW FABRICS: 115cm / 45”

SIZE: 8, 10 + 12

WIDE FABRICS: 150cm / 60”

SIZE: 8, 10 + 12

NARROW FABRICS: 115cm / 45”

SIZE: 14 + 16

WIDE FABRICS: 150cm / 60”

SIZE: 14 + 16
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS: Press and baste side seams and waist edge to secure.

Key:

Right side Wrong Side Fusing/Interfacing

1. Sewing the front pockets:

With right sides together, align the angled edge of the pocket
and shorts, stitch the pocket edge with a 1cm seam. 2. Joining the Legs:

With right sides together align and pin the corresponding shorts
front to shorts back, stitching the side seam and in-seam with a
1cm seam. Neaten edges together and Press seam allowances to
the back. Repeat for other leg.

Turn pocket out flat, press seam allowances into the pocket,
away from the shorts, understitch pocket, close to the pocket
seam, through all seams.

4. Sewing the Crotch

Neaten each crotch edge separately. We like to neaten the crotch

seams separately instead of together, as the seam is quite curved
which helps them lie flat.

With one leg right side out, and one leg wrong side out, slip
the right side out leg inside the other. Match edges, seams and
notches. Stitch the crotch seam with a 1cm seam. Stitch the
Fold pocket in half, at the notches, match edges and press. crotch a second time either on top of the stitching or 3mm away,

Finish the pocket by sewing the bottom of the pocket closed (in the seam allowance) to reinforce the seam, starting at the

with a French seam: fold pocket wrong sides together, stitch a single notch on the front to double notch at the back. Stitching

lower edge with a 6mm seam, trim seam to 3mm. Turn pocket the seam a second gives a bit more strength to a high stress

right sides together and stitch with a 6mm seam. point of the garment. Press seams open.
5. Attaching the Waistband through all layers, leaving approximately 5cm opening to thread
elastic through.
Transfer the button hole markings to the waistband and create
two button holes according to your machine. Cut open the
button holes with a button hole chisel.

Stitch
in the
ditch

Neaten the opposite edge of the waistband. Fold the waistband

in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and press a crease in the
centre.
Create the Casing and ‘Paper Bag waist’ by stitching just sort of
3.5cm in from the folded edge of the waistband.

Stitch the short ends of the waistband together with a 1cm seam 3.5cm
and press the seam open without neatening.

With the shorts right side out, unfold waistband and align and
pin the waistband edge to the shorts waist. Align the button
holes with the center front of the shorts and the waistband seam
with the centre back seam. Stitch with a 1cm seam.

Thread elastic through the casing, try on the shorts to determine

how tight you would like the elastic, trim to appropriate length.
Overlap elastic ends by 2.5cm, ensuring the elastic is flat and not
twisted, sew a rectangle to secure.

Close the casing opening by continuing stitching in the ditch.

Evenly distribute the elastic through the waistband.

Insert a length of cord into the casing via the button holes, add
beads and knot each end to secure.

Sew the Hem bands

With right sides together, sew the corresponding front and back
Turn and press waistband and seams up into the waistband away
hem bands together at the side and in-seams. Press seams open.
from the shorts. Trim intersecting seams to reduce the bulk. Fold
waistband down, along the crease. Pin to secure, covering the
seam.
FRONT

Stitch in the Ditch: Working from the right side of the shorts,
starting at the center back stitch in the ditch of the waistband,
Neaten the upper edge of the hem band. Top stitch the hem band to shorts along upper hem band edge.

Place hembands on to shorts leg, right sides together. Stitch the

seam with a 1cm seam. Trim seam allowance to 6mm. Turn and
press hem bands to right side.

FRONT

Give your gorgeous new shorts a final press and we recommend

Understitch hemband, close to the seam through all layers.
wearing immediately!!!

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