Itch to Stitch Hermosa Shorts

Buy the Hermosa Shorts sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. These high-waisted shorts are designed for woven fabric with a touch of stretch so you'll be comfortable all day. They feature a wide contour waistband with an off-centre button closure, buttoned or zip fly front, back darts for shaping, and front and back patch pockets. The pattern includes three leg lengths with splits at sides.

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: Use bottom weight, woven fabric with a firm stretch and great recovery. 10%-15% stretch is ideal. Fabric with less stretch creates more fitted shorts and vice versa. Stretch twill and stretch denim are great choices.

Fabric requirements: 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: Short length, 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 yd (110 - 140 cm) // Medium length, 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 yd (110 - 150 cm) // Long length, 1 3/8 - 1 7/8 yd (120 - 170 cm).

Sizing: US 00 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 22). Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Medium weight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing; 1/4" (6 mm) wide twill tape as long as your waist, plus 3" (7.6 cm) (you can also cut your own from non-stretch, lightweight fabric selvedge); two 5/8" (1.6 cm) regular, flat, sewn-on buttons (these are concealed and not visible from outside of the garment) // Zip fly option: 5" (13 cm) or longer closed-end metal or nylon zipper (longer zipper will be easier to install); one 5/8" (1.6 cm) button (jean button or regular sewn-on button) // Buttoned fly option: four 5/8" (1.6 cm) buttons (jean buttons or regular sewn-on buttons).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (26 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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