Bamberton Shorts Pattern (Women's) - PDF DOWNLOAD

Wear these comfortable shorts to the beach, pool or gym. The drawstring waistband and side seam panels provide plenty of opportunity for contrasting or coordinating color schemes. The mock fly and topstitched details elevate this project from just a quick sew. The legs are roomy with deep front slash pockets. The back pockets can be sewn as patch pockets with flaps or welt pockets.

These shorts can easily transition from the beach to town depending on material choice. Sew them as quick-dry surf shorts, comfy linen summer shorts, or in lighter breezy materials such as seersucker. The styling options are vast due to the woven or knit waistband variations.

The Bamberton Shorts sewing pattern is the first to feature Thread Theory's new expansive grading system and size range (possible because it is only being made available as a digital pattern).

1" Grade: Choose between extensive alphabetized sizes that allow for an easily customized fit due to the small difference between each size. Grading between the nested sizes is a simple matter of choosing the two size layers that you need and connecting the lines.

Expanded Size Range: Two separate patterns have been drafted for a smaller and larger size range (see the size chart for details). This PDF pattern includes both of these size ranges!

Recommended Fabrics:

For daily wear shorts:

• Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as linen, seersucker, cotton and linen blends.
• Sturdy knit, woven or ribbing fabric for the waistband. Optional: Use self fabric for the waistband.
• Lightweight cotton or muslin for the pocket lining.

For beach cover up or active wear style shorts:

• Light to medium weight woven water repellent or water resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon. Fabrics could have no stretch, slight stretch, or 2-way stretch. Spandex or 4-way stretch fabrics will be too stretchy for this pattern.
• Optional: jersey mesh for pocket lining.

Materials Needed:

• 3/4" wide braided elastic in the same length as your waist measurement. Optional: Elastic up to 1 1/2" is compatible with this pattern and can be used to create a more structured appearance to the waistband. Simply increase the Casing Stitch Line width to suit the chosen elastic.
• Drawstring cord - length of double your waist measurement.
• 1 yd of interfacing (not needed for swim trunks).
• All purpose sewing thread.
• Bodkin or safety pin for the elastic and drawstring.
• Two 5/8" buttons for Variation 1 back patch pockets.
• Optional: Beads (or aglets) to finish the ends of the drawstring cord.

What's included in my PDF pattern?

• A detailed instruction booklet containing step-by-step instructions and diagrams
• A layered print-at-home PDF pattern on multiple pages. The print at home file is suitable for both Letter and A4 size paper. Print only the size you need!
• A projector compatible file featuring layers and an easy to use 1" grid
• A print shop PDF pattern suitable for 36" wide roll feed printers
• A print shop PDF pattern suitable for A0 paper

We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose a PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Bamberton Shorts (Women's) pattern printed on 1, 2 or 3 sheets of 36" wide paper (depending on the size ranges selected). You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!

Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Bamberton Shorts (Women's) includes 26 pages of instructions (in either size range). Please see the listing at this link for more information!