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Biker Shorts

High-waist biker shorts ending at mid-thigh.

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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
  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. Sew crotch seams / 2. Sew side seams / 3. Sew inseam...
  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: Compression (−2″) / Standard (0″ ease) / Relaxed (+2″)
  • Length: Full length (ankle) / Capri (mid-calf) / Bike shorts (mid-thigh)
  • Waist height: High waist (+2″) / Mid rise (body rise) / Low rise (−1.5″)
  • Gusset: Yes — diamond gusset at crotch / No gusset
  • Rise style: Ultra low (−2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (+3″)
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric do I need?

Cotton-spandex (92/8 or 87/13) with 4-way stretch and good recovery.

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