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Basketball Shorts

Relaxed-fit basketball shorts with a longer inseam.

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Drafted from 5 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband Front, Waistband Back, Side-Seam Pocket Bag
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Prepare side-seam pocket bags / 2. Sew center front seam / 3. Sew center back seam...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Fit: Slim (+2.5″) , stretch fabric only / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
  • Side pockets: None / Side-seam bag ×2
  • Drawstring exit: Metal grommets (2) / Worked buttonholes
  • Back elastic width: ¾″ / 1″ / 1½″
  • Brief liner: None / Athletic mesh liner
  • Rise style: Ultra low (2000s, −2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (paperbag, +3″)
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″
  • Hem allowance: ¾″ turned & stitched / 1″ (cuff roll)
  • Hem side split: None / 1″ side slit (running/basketball) / 2″ side slit (running)

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Waist circumferenceDrafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumferenceDrafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch riseDrafted directly from your rise measurement
Thigh circumferenceDrafted directly from your thigh measurement
Inseam lengthDrafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Supplex nylon or poly-spandex
  • Nylon taslan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are they?

Basketball shorts use a longer inseam (9-10 inches) for more knee coverage.

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