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Shorts Construction

A step-by-step guide to assembling your project.

1

Preparation

Choosing and preparing your fabric. Taking your measurements.

2

Drafting Your Pattern

Draw your pattern directly onto your fabric, customised to your own measurements.

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Side Quest: Patch Pockets

Feeling confident? Level up your project by adding patch pockets to the back before you sew the side seams.

View Pocket Instructions âž”
3

The Hem or Cuff

Start where you usually finish - be sewing the hem or cuff.

[Video: Sewing the Hem]
4

The Inner Leg Seam

Turn two flat pieces of fabric into two legs.

[Video: Sewing the First Seam]
5

The Centre Seam

Join the legs together along the centre seam.

[Video: Joining the Legs]
6

The Waistband

For the final step - add an elastic waistband.

[Video: The Waistband]