The Summer Shorts Sewing Pattern is a pair of pull-on shorts designed for woven fabrics, featuring an elastic waistline, side pockets, and back pockets. The shorts have a knee-length cut and a relaxed unisex fit, making them a versatile and comfortable addition to any handmade wardrobe.

The Summer Shorts Sewing Pattern is unisex, thoughtfully designed to accommodate a range of waist-to-hip ratios. The waist features extra ease and is shaped with elastic (and optionally a drawstring) for a comfortable, adaptable fit across all genders.

Make the Summer Shorts from light- or medium-weight woven fabric, such as linen or cotton, for breathable comfort and an easygoing summer look.

The female model wears size S, and the male model wears size L. Style the Summer Shorts sewing pattern with the Polly Polo Shirt sewing pattern, the Woven Polo Shirt sewing pattern, or try the trending  Men's Zip Shirt sewing pattern

Summer Shorts Sewing Pattern features

• Relaxed unisex fit
• Elastic waistline with optional drawstring
• Side pockets
• Back pockets
• Knee-length cut
• Sizes 2XS–4XL

Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.

Skill level 1/4

Beginner-friendly — suitable for confident beginners and beyond.

What you need to make the Summer Shorts

• Light or medium-weight woven fabric (linen, cotton)
• Elastic
• Pull cord
• Sewing thread

Summer Shorts Sewing Pattern includes

• PDF sewing pattern in 3 formats:
• A4 / US Letter (print-at-home)
• A0 (copy shop, one page)
• Projector file (optimized for projection cutting)
• Fully illustrated instruction booklet
• Metric and imperial measurements
• Fabric requirements, cutting layouts, and construction steps
• YouTube sew-along

Pattern Specifications

• Format: Digital PDF (printable on A4, Letter, A0 + projector file)
• Garment Type: Shorts
• Fabric Type: Light to medium-weight wovens (linen, cotton)
• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly (1/4)
• Sizing: Unisex 2XS–4XL
• Style: Relaxed, knee-length, pull-on
• Key Features: Elastic waist with optional drawstring, side pockets, back pockets, and unisex grading

Print PDF sewing patterns

Instructions with the following elements:

• Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
• Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
• Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
• Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
• Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
• Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.

Pattern pieces  

• Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
• Layered file with each size on a separate layer.

What you get is the following:

1. Instructions booklet
2. PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
3. PDF pattern in A0
4. Separate projector file

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Print at Home — A4 and Letter Files

• Print your pattern on A4 or US Letter-sized paper. More details here
• Assemble the pages easily by taping them together following our clear layout guides.
• Tape the pages together with these easy steps.

A0 Copy Shop File

• Skip the taping! Our A0 files let you print full-size patterns. Find a local vetted shop that specializes in printing sewing patterns.

Projector File for Paperless Sewing

• All our PDF patterns include a projector-optimized file.
• Features a large workspace, thick lines, left and right pattern pieces, and separate layers for each size.
• Includes a scaling grid in metric and imperial measurements.
• Offers layers for both light and dark backgrounds, ensuring perfect visibility.

YouTube Sew-Along Videos

Learn by watching! Our YouTube channel features over 50 sew-along videos that guide you through each pattern step by step. Ideal for visual learners who require additional support.

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