Sewing Shorts Tutorial

Study Notes

This video tutorial teaches beginners how to make a pair of shorts with or without pockets in under an hour.
To start, join the pattern sheets together by gluing them, without cutting the edges.
If making shorts without pockets, place the pocket B piece on top of the front pattern and glue it in place.
Sew the front and back panels together at the crotch with a 1 cm or 3/8 inch seam allowance, and finish with a serger or zigzag stitch.
Add pockets to the front panel by placing the pocket A piece on top, aligning the edges, and sewing with a 1 cm or 3/8 inch seam allowance.
Trim the seam in half, fold the pocket A piece to the back, and stitch on top of the curved edge to keep the raw edges inside.
Add the pocket B piece to the pocket A piece, aligning them properly at the bottom curved edge, and sew with a 1 cm or 3/8 inch seam allowance.
Finish the curved edge with a serger or zigzag stitch, and align the pockets to the front panels.
Top stitch around 8 cm down the pocket to create a casing for the elastic, and repeat for the back panel.
Place the front and back panels right sides together, and sew the sides with a 1 cm or 3/8 inch seam allowance, finishing with a serger or zigzag stitch.
Sew the gusset in place with a 1 cm or 3/8 inch seam allowance, and create the elastic casing by folding the top of the shorts to the inside.
Fold 4 cm of the top, and top stitch all around, leaving a 4-finger opening to insert the elastic.
Measure and cut the elastic to fit around your waist, use a safety pin to guide it through the casing, and sew the opening closed.
Top stitch the elastic to keep it from twisting, and hem the bottom of the shorts to finish.

Description

Learn how to make a pair of shorts with or without pockets in under an hour. This step-by-step guide covers pattern assembly, sewing, and finishing techniques. Follow along to create your own custom shorts.