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Pleated Shorts

Tailored pleated shorts with a structured waistband, drafted from your waist, hip, and rise measurements. Front pleats add room through the thigh for a polished, comfortable fit.

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

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband, Fly Shield, Fly Facing, Slant Pocket Backing, Slant Pocket Bag, Back Welt Pocket
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 pocket backing to pocket bag / 2. Attach pocket to front panel / 3. Prepare back welt pockets...
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: Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
Front pockets: Slant (western) / Side seam / None
Pleats (front only): No pleats / Single pleat / Double pleat
Waistband: Standard, 1½″ finished, interfaced / Curtain, 1½″ finished, button + hook-and-eye
Closure: Zip fly / Button fly
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: ½″ / ⅝″
Hem allowance: 1″ / 1½″ / 2″ (cuff)

Drafted from 5 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
Thigh circumference	Drafted directly from your thigh measurement
Inseam length	Drafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Linen or linen-cotton
Rayon or tencel twill
Cotton twill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between single and double pleats?

Single pleats give a cleaner, more modern look. Double pleats add more room through the thigh and hip for a traditional, relaxed silhouette.

What fabric weight works for pleated shorts?

Medium-weight wovens like linen, cotton twill, or tropical wool hold the pleat shape and drape well.

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