Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Pai Shorts

Buy the Baby/Child Pai Shorts sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The Pai Shorts are perfect for summertime exploring. With a relaxed fit and moderate length, they suit boys and girls alike. The shorts have an enclosed elastic waistband, in-seam pockets, and the option to add trim.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main fabric: Light – medium weight cotton, poly cotton, linen, chambray, etc.

Pocket fabric: Use main fabric, or spare light weight fabric.

Fabric requirements: 112 cm (44″) wide fabric: 0.5 – 0.75 m (5/8 – 7/8 yd).

Sizing: 1 – 10 years. Please check the size chart.

Notions: Coordinating sewing thread; 25 mm (1″) wide non-roll elastic, 39 – 55 cm (15 3/8″ – 21 5/8″); small piece of ribbon or twill tape to create back tag.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (9 pages); A1 copy shop pattern (1 sheet); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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