Breezy Shorts - Paper Sewing Pattern - Puff And Pencil

The BREEZY shorts is the perfect combination of comfort and style. With their loose and comfortable fit, these shorts are ideal for everyday wear. They feature a waistband with adjustable ties, allowing for a customized fit. Additionally, the shorts is equipped with two front pockets and two back pockets.

The pattern offers two different length; the long version reaches the middle of the thigh and the short version is 11 cm (4 1/4") shorter.

Fabric recommendations:
The pattern is made for woven fabrics. If you are in doubt about which fabric to choose, then fabrics such as cotton twill, linen and taslan works well for these shorts. For the front pockets, a thin cotton canvas or other lining fabric will work well for these shorts.

Fabric requirements short version:
For fabric widths of 135 cm (53”)
XXS-L (0-14): 90 cm (1 YD)
XL-XXL (16-22): 120 cm (1 1/2 YD)

For fabric widths of 145 cm (57"):
XXS (0): 65 cm (3/4YD)
XS-S (2-6): 85 cm (1 YD)
M-L (8-14): 95 cm (1 1/4YD)
XL-XXL (16-22): 120 cm (1 1/2 YD)


Fabric requirements long version:
For fabric widths of 135 cm (53”)
XXS-L (0-14): 120 cm (1 1/2 YD)
XL-XXL (16-22): 150 cm (1 3/4 YD)

For fabric widths of 145 cm (57”)
XXS (0): 75 cm (1YD)
XS-S (2-6): 110 cm (1 1/4 YD)
M-L (8-14): 115 cm (1 1/4 YD)
XL-XXL (16-22): 145 cm (1 3/4 YD)

Front pocket lining fabric:
XXS-XXL (0-22): 35 cm (13¾")

Ties/cotton cord:
XXS-S (0-6): 165 cm (65")
M-L (8-14): 190 cm (74 3/4")
XL-XXL (16-22): 210 cm (82 3/4")

NB: if you want to make your own ties you have to add 30 cm (11 3/4") to the total fabric requirement.

The pattern comes with all sizes from EU XXS-XXL / US 0-22. The most important measurement for these shorts is the hip. The models in the photos are approx. 176 cm tall and 163 cm tall and they wearing a size S and XL.

BODY MEASUREMENTS - CM (INCHES)
XXS: Bust: 76 cm (30"), waist: 60 cm (23 1/2"), hip: 84 cm (33")

XS: Bust: 80 cm (31 1/2"), waist: 64 cm (25 1/4"), hip: 88 cm (34 3/4")

S: Bust: 84 cm (33"), waist: 68 cm (26 3/4"), hip: 92 cm (36 1/4")

M: Bust: 92 cm (36 1/4"), waist: 76 cm (30"), hip: 100 (39 1/4")

L: Bust: 100 cm (39 1/4"), waist: 84 cm (33"), hip: 108 cm (42 1/2")

XL: Bust: 110 cm (43 1/4"), waist: 94 cm (37"), hip: 118 cm (46 1/2")

XXL: Bust: 122 cm (48"), waist: 106 cm (41 3/4"), hip: 128 cm (50 1/2")

SIZES EU (US) : CM (INCHES)

XXS (0): Waistband: 87 cm (34 1/4"), Hip: 101 cm (39 3/4"), Outer seam long: 41 cm (16 1/4"), Outer seam short: 30 cm (11 3/4")

XS (2): Waistband: 91 cm (35 3/4"), Hip: 105 cm (41 1/4"), Outer seam long: 41 cm (16 1/4"), Outer seam short: 30 cm (11 3/4")

S (4-6): Waistband: 95 cm (37 1/2"), Hip: 109 cm (43"), Outer seam long: 42 cm (16 1/2"), Outer seam short: 31 cm (12 1/4")

M (8-10): Waistband: 103 cm (40 1/2"), Hip: 116 cm (45 3/4"), Outer seam long: 43 cm (17"), Outer seam short: 32 cm (12 1/2")

L: Waistband: 111 cm (43 3/4"), Hip: 125 cm (49 1/4"), Outer seam long: 44 cm (17 1/4"), Outer seam short: 33 cm (13")

XL: Waistband: 120 cm 47 1/4"), Hip: 135 cm (53 1/4"), Outer seam long: 45 cm (17 3/4"), Outer seam short: 34 (13 1/2")

XXL: Waistband: 132 cm (52"), Hip: 146 cm (57 1/2"), Outer seam long: 46 cm (18 1/4"), Outer seam short: 35 cm (13 3/4")