Vikisews Ruth Shorts

Buy the Ruth Shorts sewing pattern from Vikisews. Ruth is a pair of straight-cut, semi-fitted shorts with front pleats at the waistline and side seam pockets with flaps. The back is fitted with waist darts. The waistband has a V-shaped overlap at the front and fastens with a hook and bar on the inside. The shorts feature cuffs at the bottom and close with a fly front zipper. The waistband and pocket flaps close with buttons and buttonholes. The upper edge of the waistband sits at the natural waistline. The waistband, upper section of the side seams, pleats and flaps feature decorative topstitching. The garment is mid-thigh length.

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

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

Suggested fabrics: Denim, fine wale corduroy, cotton, linen.

For the pocket lining, fabrics that include natural fibres (cotton, sateen, batiste) or artificial fibres (viscose) are recommended.

The shorts in the cover photo are made of denim. The fabric is heavy-weight and structured. The fabric stretches due to the weave. The fibre content is 100% cotton. The lining is 100% cotton.

Fabric requirements: When purchasing fabric, buy 5% more than required to account for shrinkage.

Main: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric, cut in one direction: 1 - 1.29 m (1 1/8 - 1 3/8 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric, cut in one direction: 0.86 - 1.27 m (1 - 1 3/8 yd).

Sizing: 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Choose between 4 height options:

Height 1 = 154 – 160 cm (5’1″ – 5’3″)
Height 2 = 162 – 168 cm (5’4″ – 5’6″)
Height 3 = 170 – 176 cm (5’7″ – 5’9″)
Height 4 = 178 – 184 cm (5’10” – 6′1″)

Notions: 

– Lining fabric, 140 cm (55") wide, 0.31 m (3/8 yd)
– Lightweight fusible knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, 0.25 m (1/4 yd)
– Stitched fusible stay tape, 1 cm (3/8”) wide, 2 m (2 1/8 yd)
– One 24 cm (9 1/2") long zipper
– Three buttons, 2 - 2.3 cm (3/4" - 7/8") diameter
– One metal bar
– Matching thread
– Matching topstitching thread

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (16 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (20 pages); plotter pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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