You Made My Day April Shorts

Buy the April Shorts sewing pattern from You Made My Day Patterns. Not just for warm weather, the April Shorts can be worn all year long with tights. These straight cut shorts feature a front seam and elastic waistband with options for a belt, in-seam pockets and false button tabs. The optional side flounces add an elegant touch.

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: Viscose, tencel, double gauze, cotton, wax.

Fabric requirements: 1.5 m wide fabric: Sizes 34 - 42, 1 - 1.8 m (depending on options) // Sizes 44 - 50, 1.2 - 2 m (depending on options).

Sizing: EU 34 – 50 (approx. UK 6 – 18). Please check the size chart.

Notions: Elastic, 3 cm x waistline; 4 buttons (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern; A0 copy shop pattern.

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