Helen's Closet Ukee Shorts

Buy the Ukee Shorts sewing pattern from Helen's Closet. These mid-rise, pull-on shorts have three length options. View A is a longline short with cargo pockets, View B hits mid-thigh, and View C is a breezy short length. All views feature a comfortable elastic waistband with a drawstring, slanted front pockets, and back patch pockets. The shorts have a faux fly for a casual, laid-back look. Designed for light to medium weight wovens like cotton poplin, twill, or linen, these shorts are the perfect blend of ease and utility. Whether you’re heading to the beach or the backyard, the Ukee Shorts will be your go-to all summer long. Shown here with the Tofino Top.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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: Light to medium weight woven fabrics with no stretch. Cotton and linen are ideal. Lighter weight denim, canvas, or cotton twill are good options for View A (the longer cargo shorts). More fluid fabrics like rayon/viscose challis and tencel can work for Views B and C (the shorter views).

Fabric requirements: 

View A (cargo): 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.2 yd (1.5 - 2 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.7 yd (1.6 - 2.5 m).

View B (mid-length): 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 1.3 - 1.9 yd (1.2 - 1.7 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1.5 - 2.2 yd (1.4 - 2 m).

View C (short): 57" (145 cm) wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.8 yd (1.1 - 1.6 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1.4 - 2.1 yd (1.3 - 1.9 m).

Pocket bag lining: 0.4 x 1.1 yd (0.4 x 1 m). If you'd like to use the main fabric for the pocket bag, add 0.4 yd (0.4 m) to your main fabric yardage.

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a 5'6" (168 cm) tall person.

Notions: Safety pin for elastic/drawstring insertion // View A: fusible interfacing for cargo pocket flap.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (36 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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