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The Workwear Short Pattern

The Workwear Short Pattern

$17.00 USD
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The Workwear Short pattern is for the confident beginner sewer! Designed to be timeless, yet durable enough for your everyday adventures. Added drawcord for adjustability and added bartacks on pockets so this short will never fail you.

This is more than just a pair of shorts — it’s a circular pattern. Drafted so you can cut it from our Workwear Jacket (hello, upcycling!), from a thrifted garment, or straight from new fabric. However you choose to make it, the result is a pair of shorts that feel as good as they look, with a roomy fit, comfortable elastic waistband, and yes 4 pockets! (We love pockets)

Beginner-friendly: Perfect for new sewers! 

Letter and large format A0 printing options along with instructions with drawings and sew along videos

Designed for upcycling

Clear, step-by-step instructions

Works with light to mid weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, canvas, or even thrifted garments!

Sizes XS-XXL

Fit

This garment has a regular fit.

Sewing Level

This pattern is for confident or advanced beginners! If you have a few easy sews under your belt and want to challenge yourself, this is a great next step, as it's still pretty easy!

Yardage Needed with 45" width

XS-S: 1 1/8 yard
M-L: 1 1/4 yard
XL-XXL: 1.5 yards

Yardage Needed with 60" width

XS: 3/4 yard

S: 7/8 yard

M-XL: 1 yard

XXL: 1 1/8 yard

What skills will I learn?

-Sewing on seam pockets with bartacks

-Inserting elastic and drawcords to pants

-Buttonholes

-Sewing top applied pockets

-Sewing a faux J-fly

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Designed to be upcycled from clothes in your Goodwill bag!

(We know you have one & it's okay)

"Overall the instructions are very clear and thorough. The pattern is such an interesting mash up between an elastic waist and a more traditional pant!!"

-Leah Strople: pattern tester

This short may seem basic...but she's far from it

With a gusset and NEW side pocket construction, this short is ready for anything.

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Tag us in your creation! @thesampleroom_

"Overall I think this is a really cool pattern. The added details (gusset, fly, side panel) make them feel special.  I made two pairs out of remnant fabrics I had on hand. One in a 5oz denim which are super cozy and one in a 8oz sanded twill. I love how little fabric is needed!"

Amanda McDonald

"I like the fit overall! The construction is unique and different than other
shorts I’ve sewn. I like the side panel and the pocket construction was different than anything I’ve done. The gusset is cool! I made a size M no mods"

@bethanylynne_makes

Made these shorts from 2 seersucker buttonups!

@jirusaru

"Great pattern!! Hard to believe this can be made from a jacket!"

5'7" size S in striped linen/cotton blend

 Lengthened rise by 1 1/2"

Lengthened inseam by 2" 

@spworkspace

"I didn't mind the gusset seams at, the gusset allows for more freedom of movement which is a plus for me, thanks for having me as a tester!"

@rumer_has_it