Come one, come all – these sleep shorts offer a gender-inclusive fit meant for your boo and/or just for you!

These confident beginner level sleep shorts feature an elastic waistband in the back and a drawstring in the front for a flattering fit across the board. Sew it up for yourself or give the gift of something lovingly handmade by you.

*this is a paper sewing pattern and will be mailed to you*

Skills:

French Seams
Staystitch
Edgestitch
Inserting Elastic into a Waistband
Bound Buttonhole or Machine Buttonhole (maker’s choice)
Inseam pockets with a French seam (optional)
Patch Pockets (optional)

Pattern Details:

sSize ranges XXS-1X OR XXL-8X
Skill level: Confident Beginner
Photo tutorial guide link available here

Fabric:

1 1/4” (32mm) or 1 3/8” (35mm) or 1 1/2” (38mm) width soft elastic
Matching thread to your fabric
Self fabric (your main fabric)
Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
Optional: 3/8” (10mm) or 1/2” (13mm) width ribbon / twill tape OR drawstring
Optional: pocket fabric

Fabric Requirements:

The They & Them Shorts will work in a wide variety of woven fabrications. The construction consists of a single layer of fabric on the front and back legs with French seams and a double layer of fabric at the waistband and hem to add some extra weight as well as clean finishes. The lightweight fusible interfacing will reinforce the waistband for extra support while sewing and wearing. Light to mid-weight woven fabrics will work well. A stabler fabric will be more beginner friendly. Use a contrasting ribbon or fabric for the drawstring ties to draw attention to the sophisticated bound buttonholes detail at the waist.

Fit Recommendation:

The They & Them Shorts are designed for a gender inclusive fit which means the pattern has been drafted for a TRULY RELAXED FIT. (All caps for emphasis in case you do not believe me!). If you are between sizes, size down. Most of the ease falls in the back due to the elastic only running through the back waistband. Depending on how you want your shorts to fit, the front waistband can lie flat or be tied higher up and cinched by the ties. The shorts feature a very comfortable DROP crotch when worn at the hip, meaning the crotch may feel quite long if you are not used to this design feature. You may choose to shorten the rise at the shorten/lengthen line on the front and back pattern pieces. Alternatively, pull the shorts higher up and voila - you have high rise shorts! Because of where the shorts are designed to fall, choose your size based on your hip measurements for a relaxed, hip-hugging short.

Find the size that corresponds closest to your personal measurements in the size chart below. Patterns are designed for a 5’8” (172cm) tall person. The following measurements are needed to determine your size:

WAIST | The smallest part of your torso, directly underneath your rib cage and above your hip bones

HIGH HIP | Starting 3” below your waistline, around the circumference of your hips

LOW HIP | The widest part of your hips, patterns drafted for 8” below the waistline

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