Frida Shorts Sewing Patter
The Frida Shorts sewing pattern offers a classic design featuring slanted side pockets, a front fly zipper, a shaped waistband with belt loops, and back darts. The center front sits comfortably at the belly button, and you can choose from three lengths: short, mid-thigh, or Bermuda, with the following features:
- PDF pattern printable on paper formats Letter, A4, and A0
- Sizes US 0-16 & EU 30-46
- Curved waistband
- Slanted front pocket
- Front fly with zipper and fly facing
- Belt loops
- Three inseam length options
- Back darts
Frida Shorts Sewing Pattern Description
A classic shorts sewing pattern with slanted side pockets, front fly zipper, shaped waistband, belt loops, and back dart. The center front hits the belly button. Choose from Short, mid-thigh, or Bermuda length.
Skill level 3/4
As an intermediate seamstress, you're already familiar with binding and installing a front zipper with a fly and facing. The Frida Shorts sewing pattern features clear, illustrated instructions that guide you through each step. If you haven't tackled a front zipper fly yet, this pattern offers an excellent opportunity to master it with confidence
To make the Shorts sewing pattern you need the following materials
- Woven fabric*
- Pocket lining
- Fusible interfacing
- A zipper
- A button
- Sewing thread
* light to medium-weight woven fabric such as twill, linen, canvas, denim, etc.
The Shorts Sewing pattern features
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Body and Garment measurements in both imperial and metric increments.
- Fully illustrated instructions.
- Format Letter, A4 and A0
- Seam allowance
The Frida Shorts sewing pattern offers a classic, tailored design with slanted side pockets, a front fly zipper, a shaped waistband with belt loops, and back darts. Sitting at the belly button, these shorts are available in three lengths: short, mid-thigh, and Bermuda. Perfect for intermediate sewists, the pattern includes clear, illustrated instructions and is ideal for those looking to master a front zipper fly.
SizHeight 5'8" 172 cm. cm.
Imperial |
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Body |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
Waist |
23 |
24,5 |
26 |
27,5 |
29 |
30,5 |
32 |
33,5 |
35 |
Hip |
33 |
34,5 |
36 |
37,5 |
39 |
40,5 |
42 |
43,5 |
45 |
Garment |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
Waist |
25,5 |
27 |
28,5 |
30 |
31,5 |
33 |
34,5 |
36 |
37,5 |
Hip |
33,25 |
34,75 |
36,25 |
37,75 |
39,25 |
40,75 |
42,25 |
43,75 |
45,25 |
Requirements |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
View "55" |
1Yd |
1Yd |
1Yd |
1Yd |
1Yd |
1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
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1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
1" d 3" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
View "55" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 5" |
1" d 7" |
1" d 7" |
1" d 7" |
1" d 7" |
Linin" 55" |
18" |
18" |
18" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
22" |
22" |
22" |
Interfacing" 45" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
20" |
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Metric |
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Body |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
Waist |
58 |
62 |
66 |
70 |
74 |
78 |
82 |
86 |
90 |
Hip |
83 |
87 |
91 |
95 |
99 |
103 |
107 |
111 |
115 |
Garment |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
Waist |
64 |
68 |
72 |
76 |
80 |
84 |
88 |
92 |
96 |
Hip |
86 |
90 |
94 |
98 |
102 |
106 |
110 |
114 |
118 |
Requirements |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
View A 140 cm |
0,8 |
0,85 |
0,85 |
0,85 |
0,85 |
0,9 |
0,9 |
0,9 |
0,9 |
View B 140 cm |
0,9 |
0,9 |
0,9 |
0,9 |
0,9 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
View C 140 cm |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1,1 |
1,1 |
1,1 |
1,1 |
Lining 140 cm |
0,45 |
0,45 |
0,45 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,55 |
0,55 |
0,55 |
Interfacing 90 cm |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
0,5 |
TO ENSURE ACCURATE PRINTING:
- Measure the square size on the first pattern page and verify your printer's scaling (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm).
- For optimal results, utilize A4 or Letter paper formats and print the document via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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