Shingle Shorts
Elastic-waist shorts · Women's EU 34–52 · Advanced beginner
Easy shorts with a flat curved front waistband, an elasticated back, and optional patch pockets.
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About the pattern
Shingle is a comfortable pair of shorts with a smart flat front: the curved front waistband is interfaced, while the back waistband is elasticated so they pull on without a fly. Lined patch pockets sit on the front.
Women's sizes EU 34 to 52.
Inside the pattern
- Pattern pieces in 10 nested sizes (34–52), each size on its own PDF layer
- Home-printing files for A4 and US Letter (15 and 16 pages, with 10 cm and 4 in test squares) and an A0 copy-shop file
- Instruction booklet: fabric amounts per size for 110 and 150 cm wide fabric, size chart, cutting layouts and 9 numbered steps
- 5 pattern pieces; seam and hem allowances included (1 cm on most seams)
Drafted with FreeSewing’s Shale design (MIT licence).
Sizes, fabric & notions
| Skill level | Advanced beginner |
|---|---|
| Sizes | Women's EU 34–52 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) |
| Formats | A4 · US Letter · A0 copy shop |
| Suggested fabrics | Cotton poplin, chambray, linen, seersucker, light twill or viscose; cotton lawn for the pocket linings |
| Fabric needed | 0.70–1.10 m at 150 cm wide; 0.80–1.60 m at 110 cm wide (main fabric; see the booklet for lining) |
| Notions | 2.5-3 cm elastic for the back waistband (about half your waist measurement); Light fusible interfacing for the front waistband |
| Pieces | 5 |
| Seam allowance | Included, 1 cm on most seams |
Download & licence
This is a digital pattern: your ZIP is available immediately after payment, on the order confirmation page, by email and under Downloads in your account. Print at 100% (“actual size”) and check the test square before cutting.
Licence: personal use, and you may sell handmade items made from the pattern. Please do not share or resell the files. Faulty files are always replaced — write to support@notchandseam.com. Returns & withdrawal.
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