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Lounge Shorts

Easy elastic-waist lounge shorts drafted to your waist and hip measurements. Choose your inseam length (3-8 inches) and fabric type. Works in cotton jersey, modal, seersucker, and gauze.

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Drafted from 4 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

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

Customizable Options

Fit: Relaxed (+4″) / Generous (+6″)
Fabric type: Knit (jersey, modal, waffle) / Woven (seersucker, gauze, linen)
Inseam length: 3″ (very short / boxy) / 5″ (short) / 6″ (mid-thigh, most popular) / 8″ (longer / modest)
Side pockets: None / Side-seam bag ×2
Elastic width: ¾″ elastic / 1″ elastic
Drawstring: Yes / No (elastic only)
Seam allowance: ⅜″ (knit) / ½″ (woven)
Hem allowance: ½″ double-turn (woven) / ¾″ twin-needle (knit)

Drafted from 4 of your measurements

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

What we draft	Source
Waist circumference	Drafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch rise	Drafted directly from your rise measurement
Inseam length	Drafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Linen or linen-cotton
Cotton lawn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between knit and woven fabric for shorts?

Knit lounge shorts (jersey, modal) stretch with movement and feel like athletic wear. Woven lounge shorts (seersucker, gauze) feel more like casual wear. Both use elastic waists.

How do I choose the inseam length?

3 inches is very short and boxy. 5-6 inches hits mid-thigh. 8 inches is longer and more modest. 6 inches is the most popular.