This twelfth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free sewing tutorial for the perfect pair of summer shorts. You can make them in just an hour!
Olivia from Sewing with Olive shares a full step-by-step tutorial on how sewists can make their own pair of elastic-waist shorts, perfect for all your summer adventures or just lounging around the house.
It’s ideal for lightweight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, or thrifted textiles.
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Everyday Shorts – Sewing with Olive
photo credit: Sewing with Olive
About this Free Short Tutorial
This tutorial for the perfect pair of summer shorts by Sewing for Olive is the ideal pattern to add to your summer wardrobe. With a high elasticated waist, you can make these shorts in your favorite lightweight linen or cotton fabric. Perfect for lounging around the house or throwing on with your favorite tank for hot summer days.
The tutorial features a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, and a full photo tutorial.
These shorts would be so comfy in any lightweight fabric, such as cotton, linen, linen blends, or cute thrifted bedsheets!
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photo credit: Sewing with Olive
Fabric Ideas for the Everyday Shorts
Leightweight woven fabrics are ideal for this project. Both cotton and linen will make these pants comfy without being too hot this summer!
Leightweight 100% Linen
The Linen Lab
Roma Organic Cotton
Fluid Plus Drape
Indian Cotton
Former & Latter
Deadstock Plaid Linen
Stonemountain & Daughter Fabric
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Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yardage required: 1-2 yards, depending on size
- Recommended Tools: kraft paper for tracing, pattern master for adding seam allowance
- Fabric Recommended: lightweight fabric such as cotton or linen. You can’t go wrong by repurposing thrifted textiles if you’re into sustainable fashion!
- Where to get it: Check out the free tutorial here!
photo credit: Sewing with Olive
Why I love this pick
I haven’t had a chance to make this pattern yet, but I know I could always use another pair of comfy shorts. There’s nothing like being able to throw on a lightweight pair of shorts in the summer. They’re perfect for adventures, everyday wear, or PJs!
Olivia’s instructions are clear without any fluff, which makes these shorts a quick sew. If you’re more of a visual learner, you can follow her full photo tutorial here.
Olivia also has other free tutorials, patterns, including a skirt and tote, and a sewing guide for beginners! She has created a wonderful space for sewists of all levels.
Have you made these Everyday Shorts yet?
Have you sewn along to this pattern? I want to know! If you have, what fabric did you use? How did you find the instructions? Any tips to share?
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Stay tuned for next week’s pick. It’s a good one! 😉
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