Most women who do not understand cutting and sewing are concerned about the question of how to sew shorts. After all, this item of clothing has gained great popularity now, so the pattern for shorts is so in demand. You should figure out what is needed to correctly construct shorts to get an excellent women's pattern.
What materials and tools will be needed?
The instructions will help you cut out the product, and if you don’t know how to sew shorts yourself, there are patterns for beginners to help.
There are a large number of accessories and tools that make a seamstress's work easier. Some of them are required everywhere, when sewing and cutting out items, some - you do not need to buy.
The list of everything necessary depends on the experience and needs of the seamstress.
- Sewing machine - the simplest model is enough;
- Sewing machine needles.
Attention! The thickness of the needles is determined by the number. The thinner the needle, the smaller its name.
When choosing needles, you should take into account the features.
- The thinnest needles are 65, they are used to sew cotton and silk. For them, thin threads should be selected;
- Dresses and suits are sewn with medium-thickness needles - 80-90;
- Jeans, canvas, leather - thick needles - 110.
There is a classification according to the types of needles used:
- Universal - the most common type of needles used for working with a variety of fabrics. Thickness parameters are 65-100, so choosing a needle for a product will not be difficult.
- Needles for sewing leather goods are distinguished by a flat tip, name - 90-110;
- With a rounded end. These needles are used for sewing knitwear and elastic materials;
- Jeans - thick needles with a thin, slightly rounded hole;
- Double - creates a decorative stitch, applicable when sewing denim products. On the outside, parallel seams are formed, and on the inside - a zigzag.
- Overlock is a device for overcasting edges, while maintaining a high degree of elasticity. Overlock works with fabrics folded in several layers, the fabric is sewn and overcast at the same time.
A distinction is made between:
- Household;
- Industrial machines.
Marking tools:
- Copy roller (cutter);
- Tailor's chalk;
- Marking pens and markers.
Measuring tools:
- Measuring tape;
- Ruler up to 1 m;
- Transparent ruler-template - aligning the bottom lines of products, fixing folds, frills, and welt loops.
Cutting tool:
- Tailor's scissors;
- Serrated scissors;
- A cutting table or any convenient table. The main requirement is a smooth and hard tabletop.
Ironing accessories:
- Iron;
- Removable sole;
- Ironing table.
Hand sewing supplies:
- Long needles with a round eye;
- With a rounded tip;
- Short needles with a rounded eye;
- Wedge-shaped.
- Pins;
- Thimble;
- Needle threader.
Attention! The choice of needles depends on the type of work being performed.
Recommendations for choosing fabric
When choosing the material for the product, you should consider the weather in which the product will be worn. For the summer, it is preferable to choose light fabrics of natural origin, and for autumn and winter, it is better to give preference to wool, drape and warm fibers. If there is an admixture of elastane in the selected material, do not be afraid - you can safely take it. Such products fit the figure perfectly and stretch.
Not much fabric is required for sewing, but for beginners it is recommended to immediately cut out the product on the pattern, and only then construct the Bermudas on the fabric - it is enough to buy a piece 13 cm longer than the CI. And the width of the fabric depends on the parameters of the hips. If the fabric is narrow, you have to take 2 lengths. In a situation where you need to sew wide shorts or a person has wide hips, 2 lengths of fabric are the best solution to the problem.
If it is necessary to decorate internal pockets, a material with a fine texture is used. When sewing items from calico fabric, linen, a base or lining is used for pockets.
To decorate the belt, you need to buy a special fabric with an adhesive base so that the belt is rigid. It is better to buy a zipper in advance, otherwise you will have to go to the store to buy this accessory.
Types of products
Shorts are an essential item of clothing. From the very beginning of their existence, the product was borrowed from men. At the moment, the style of shorts is changing and improving.
According to stylistic orientation, there are:
- Bermuda;
- Boxers;
- Ultra-short;
- Cycling shorts;
- Jimshorts;
- Denim;
- Dolphin;
- Checkered;
- Leather;
- Knickers;
- Cargo;
- Skirt-shorts.
Attention! The style of the product varies depending on gender.
There are mainly female ones:
- Breeches;
- Cycling shorts;
- Overalls-shorts;
- Wide;
- Tall;
- Costume;
- Winter;
- Summer;
- Training;
- For the pool;
- Home;
- Office;
- Military;
- Safari;
- Large size.
Men's:
- Chinos;
- Sports;
- Short (for swimming);
- Bermuda.
By style:
- Short version with low/high waist;
- Long, tight-fitting;
- Wide shorts;
- Unisex.
Measures
Without constructing a pattern, shorts will not be made. When modeling the product, you need to be extremely careful.
Important! You can’t skip the little things - the success of the entire process and the final result depend on it.
Take measurements correctly:
- Sweat (half waist);
- DI — product length;
- FOB (half hip circumference);
- LSL - length of the product along the side seam; waist height from the gluteal muscle.
Attention! To get half measurements (POB, POT), take full measurements and divide by 2.
Making a pattern and cutting
For a loose fit, add a couple of cm along the edge if wide items are preferred. For classics, add 5 cm, especially in situations where the material does not stretch.
Regular shorts are cut out according to the trousers model. The necessary patterns for sewing products can be created independently or found and downloaded on the Internet. All that remains is to transfer the finished pattern onto the fabric.
A beautiful option for a woman
The most fashionable shorts are short and long, which can be worn to the office and work.
Oversized shorts, high-waisted shorts, and shorts-skirts are in fashion.
For the bravest, there are lingerie-style shorts that not every girl will wear.
Denim shorts are still in fashion. Such items can be combined with almost all types of tops and any pair of shoes. In addition, you can go for a walk around the city, to the beach or on a trip in such shorts.
White shorts are back in fashion. They come in several variations:
- Denim;
- Classic;
- Elongated.
Men's shorts made from a pattern I made myself
Methods of constructing a pattern:
- Unpicking old items, ironing and transferring onto a paper template;
- Download the base you like, modify it according to the features of your figure;
- Taking measurements and independently constructing a new pattern.
Light shorts with elastic are sewn similarly to the pattern of "family" panties. This model is an excellent option for sportswear and for relaxing on the beach, and is suitable as pajamas.
Attention! The appearance depends on the quality of the material, height and color scheme.
Construct a pattern for the front part with a right angle T at the top, step-by-step algorithm:
- Down, in the vertical direction, DI is put down, p. H is placed, and the bottom line is drawn horizontally through it;
- To the right, along the bottom line and waist, measure the distance POB at 2 and 4 cm, put p. H1 and p. T1;
- From point T, the POB is measured down by half + 4 cm, point Ш is placed, a horizontal step line is drawn at the intersection of point Ш1;
- From Ш1 to the right, POB/10 is set aside - p. Ш2;
- A similar distance is measured upwards from Ш1 – Ш3;
- A bisector is drawn from the corner with length parameters of 25 mm;
- Connect points Ш3 and Ш4 with a concave line;
- From point T1 down 15 mm – point T2;
- From H up 20 mm - H2;
- Connect all the dots.
Back half:
- Construction of a right angle with vertex T;
- Down, in the vertical direction, a measurement corresponding to DI is set aside - p. H, and a horizontal bottom line is drawn through it;
- To the right, along the bottom line and waist, set aside the distance POB by half and add 4 cm - H1 and T1;
- From T, the POB is measured at half and 4 cm should be added - p. Sh. A horizontal step line is drawn. At the intersection - p. Sh;
- From Ш1 we put aside - ПБ/5 +2 cm and 4 cm down - Ш2;
- From Ш1 upwards, POB/10 — Ш3 is laid off;
- A bisector with a length of 35 mm is drawn from the corner;
- Connect points Ш3 and Ш4 with a concave line;
- From H1 to the right POB/10 + 2 cm and 4 down - H2;
- From point H up 20 mm - H2;
- From L1 to the left 30 mm - L2 and connect it with p. Ш4;
- Extension of the direct line Ш4Л2 to a distance of ПБ/10;
- Connect the dots.
How to sew children's shorts with your own hands
The pattern is simple - the pants are cut in the same way. It takes a minimum of time to build it. From the measurements - OT (belly) and DI. You can go the other way - build a pattern for the pants, and then fold it to the desired length.
The pattern grid is a rectangle divided inside by perpendiculars. It is better to indicate all the dimensions with seam allowances.
After the cutting procedure, the patterns are applied to the fabric and transferred to the material, cut out. The patterns should be mirrored.
For children's shorts, no matter who will wear them, a one-year-old girl or a boy, you should not skimp on fabric. Let the shorts be wider, it is not a fact that they will be worn over tights, and maybe you will want to make a belt.
Please note! The patterns are sewn together in different ways: two pieces are sewn together along the front and back seams.
Next comes the fitting. The place where the pocket will be is marked. The pocket should be prepared in advance. The cuts are hidden on the inside, the upper part of the pocket is stitched on the machine. The pocket is sewn to the shorts from the back, to the right.
The pocket can be basted or sewn on later.
The lower part of the trousers is processed. The upper waistband is folded and the fabric is sewn in the same way as at the bottom.
Don't forget to insert elastic into the waistband before sewing it up. The pocket is sewn up in 2 seams.
Sewing shorts
After cutting the product into patterns, you will need to prepare:
- Matter;
- Chalk, scissors, pins, needle, thread, belt ribbon;
- Fabric for pockets, sewing equipment, overlock, zipper.
Subsequence:
- Transfer the pattern onto the material + a couple of cm for the seams.
- Cut out the pattern pieces with scissors.
- It is recommended to start sewing with the side stitching. It is recommended to fold the parts with the right side facing inward.
- You should stitch the legs, make a stitch on the back part - process the edges with an overlock.
- Sew in a zipper in the front.
- Stitch the inside of the pockets. Stitch them so that after turning them inside out, the outer seams are not visible. To avoid fraying, overlock the parts. Carefully design the front part of the pocket. When sewing shorts from denim, make a double stitch. You should ensure that the lines are even. At this stage, you can rivet the buttons.
- Design the waistband and bottom. For the bottom, fold the fabric twice, iron, pin and sew a straight seam.
Having mastered the basics of sewing the classic version, you can sew any product.
Interesting! An important factor is the features of the figure when sewing the product. Short models are for slim and tall ladies. For women with XL parameters, it is recommended to choose a loose cut.
Thus, sewing shorts yourself will not be difficult. The main thing is to decide on the model, fabric and color. Products that are sewn independently differ from purchased ones, they are first of all unique and one of a kind, which is important for a modern girl.
