Buy the Child/Teen Jeam Shorts sewing pattern from Petits D'om. These feminine shorts feature box pleats in the front and pockets with a folded detail at the back. The shorts have a zip fly, and the back of the waistband is elasticated for a perfect fit and maximum comfort. Piping can be added to the front pockets for a pretty finishing touch. Make Jeam in cotton or chambray for summer, or in thin wool, velvet or denim to wear over tights in autumn and winter. 

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: Summer version: cotton, poplin, denim, chambray, linen. Winter version: thin wool, denim, velvet.

Secondary fabric (pockets and waistband): Cotton, poplin, batiste, Liberty.

Fabric requirements: 

Main: 140 cm (58") wide fabric: 50 - 100 cm (1/2 - 1 1/8 yd).

Secondary fabric: 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 35 cm (3/8 yd).

Sizing: 2 – 16 years. Please check the designer's size chart.

Notions: Iron-on interfacing suitable for secondary fabric, 20 cm x 100 cm (8" x 40") ; 15 cm (6") closed-end zip; buttonhole elastic, 1 cm (3/8") wide, 30-50 cm (12"-19"); one 15-18 mm (9/16"-11/16") button; two 10-12 mm (3/8"-1/2") buttons // Optional: two 1 cm (3/8") buttons or rivets for back pockets.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (9 pages); A1 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Note: This pattern does not include seam allowances.

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