Mapua shorts

A classic style and summer wardrobe basic, these pull on shorts have minimal rear gather, flat front waistband and angled front pockets. Easily dressed up or down, the classic shorts are at home on a casual weekend or out and about on a summers evening.

Mid rise (sitting just below the belly button) the shorts are comfortable and can be sewn up with or without a belt.

PATTERN FEATURES:

• Angled front pockets
• Flat front waistband
  
• Pull on with gathered rear waistband (minimised)
  
• Designed for wovens but could also be sewn in a jersey knit.
  
• Sizes NZ/AU 6-24 | US 2-20 (purchased in size bundles of 4)-refer purchasing options

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FABRIC

Please refer to the FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHART as one of the last images on this product listing. You can magnify this image if viewing it on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store.

WOVEN fabrics : Most mid weight woven fabrics work well.
Linen, cotton duck, cotton sateen, cotton canvas and linen/cotton blends are highly recommended for this pattern. We have also had success with upcycled cotton curtains.

DIFFICULTY

STYLE A - Without belt: CONFIDENT BEGINNER (Skill learnt: Creating angled pockets)
STYLE B - With belt (and belt loops); EASY INTERMEDIATE

SIZE & FITTING

Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer to the last image for size chart and international size comparisons):

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                  Pages =15
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)       Pages =17
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)       Pages =19
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 16-18-20-22  | US 12-14-16-18)   Pages =19

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?

Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. You can print this pattern at home on A4 or US letter-sized paper or take it to a print shop for large scale printing (AO size). *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

Instant download available immediately after checkout includes:

1. Instructions

2. PAH Pattern file (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here. 

3. AO Pattern file
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.

You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.