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