Petits D'om Huanchaco Swim Shorts

Buy the Child/Teen Huanchaco Swim Shorts sewing pattern from Petits D'om. Huanchaco features a faux fly, flat front waistband with a drawstring and optional lace-up tabs, and elasticated back waistband. The outer edges are rounded at the hem and edged in bias binding which runs up the sides. Choose between two lengths: mid-thigh and above-the-knee. You can add front pockets hidden behind the bias and an optional back yoke. You can also add an inner brief (in mesh fabric) or an inner boxer (in lycra). 

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: A fine and strong woven fabric that dries quickly and is resistant to chlorine, sun and sea salt, usually made of 100% polyamide or polyester. For the inner brief, choose a mesh lining fabric. For the inner boxer, use lycra fabric with at least 50-60% stretch.

Fabric requirements: 140 cm (54") wide fabric: Main, 50 - 120 cm (1/2 - 1 3/8 yd) // Fabric for bias and waistband, 65 cm (3/4 yd) // Fabric for side bands and back yoke, 30 - 60 cm (3/8 - 3/4 yd) // Mesh for inner brief, 40 - 65 cm (1/2 - 3/4 yd) // Lycra for inner boxer, 35 - 55 cm (3/8 - 5/8 yd).

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

Notions: 3 cm (1 1/8") wide elastic for waistband; 8-9 mm (3/8") wide rubber elastic (not clear elastic) for inner brief; drawstring + 2-4 eyelets (or you can sew buttonholes).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (20 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Note: This pattern does not include seam allowances.

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