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The Sandy Short is built around one idea: genuinely comfortable to wear, but still made to flatter. It's high-waisted, hugging your lower back and waist before moving slightly outward for room to move. The upper part of the short curves gently inward, this is what keeps the waist defined instead of disappearing under a bulky band. The booklet includes a three-step method to find your perfect size.
Pattern difficulty
Beginner friendly. Construction includes curved side seams, an elasticated waistband, and optional buttonholes for drawstring ties. No zippers, no French seams, seams are finished with an overlocker or a zigzag stitch.
Fabric recommendations
What you're looking for is a fabric with a little natural give, so the short slides easily over the hips and settles into its fit. Loved fabrics: the cotton slub double gauze, linen and linen blends, cotton and cotton blends, and jacquard cotton or linen. Give it a gentle stretch and scrunch, that'll tell you more than the fabric name alone.
Notions and tools
Matching thread
Wide elastic, 2.5 cm (for the waistband)
Sewing machine
Optional: serger
Sewing needles + pins
Scissors or rotary cutter
Optional: embroidery scissors
Safety pin or loop turner
Ruler
Heat-ironing pen or fabric chalk
This pattern is for personal use only and protected by copyright. The pattern itself, the booklet, the pieces and the instructions may not be copied, shared, or resold in any form. You're warmly welcome to make the Sandy Short as gifts, but please don't sell the finished pieces.
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