Simplicity Shorts S8651

Buy the 8651 shorts sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Learn to sew the trends with these paper bag waist shorts with drawstring variations. In this pack you’ll learn to: make a tassel, sew a buttonhole, make an elastic casing with heading, sew a side seam pocket and topstitch a hem.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Batiks, chambray, cotton types, linen types, lightweight poplin, seersucker, lightweight twill.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (6-8-10-12-14-16-18) approx. UK sizes A (4/6 – 14). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A: 1 1/4 yd. of 1" wide elastic. B: 1 1/4yd. of wide elastic, one skein of pearl cotton floss for tassels.

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