Kids Drawstring Shorts

by JOANN |

Item # 032331155P9
Intermediate 1-2 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Simplicity #S9127 Pattern
  • Fabric
  • 1yd of 1" Elastic
  • Basic Sewing Supplies

DIRECTIONS:

  1. When cutting out pattern, add 5" to length of shorts.
  2. After sewing shorts together via the pattern's instructions, turn the bottom edge towards wrong side of the shorts up 1/2" and press.
  3. Fold the bottom edge of the shorts up 5" towards the right side and press.
  4. Fold the top edge down to create cuff making sure the folded edge extends past the original fold.
  5. Fold under the 1/2" to the wrong side and press.
  6. Pin and sew along lower edge of shorts.
  7. On seams, sew a couple of stitches to hold cuffs.

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