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Kirby Shorts PDF Sewing Pattern

Number: 3230

Skill Level: Beginner
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  • Description

    The Kirby Shorts Sewing Patterns

    Meet the Kirby Shorts, your new warm-weather essential. Kirby has a relaxed fit that sits at the natural waist, with a topstitched elastic waistband so you can easily pull them on. Slash pockets, accented with decorative flaps secured by buttons or snaps, add a charming touch. A right-hand back waist patch pocket also features a button or snap for a cohesive look. The 2” hem cuff and 4” inseam strike the perfect balance between style and coverage.

  • Fabric & Supplies

    Medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton twill, linen, linen blends, denim, chambray, and rayon twill. Felicia is wearing Kirby in a Tan Softened Organic Cotton and Crosby is wearing Kirby in a Cotton Striped Canvas.

    Lightweight woven linings such as cotton lawn, cotton shirting, cotton poplin, acetate, rayon, and silk.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, sewing machine needle, 1 1/2 yards (1.4 meters) of 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) braided elastic, three 5/8" (15 mm) buttons or snaps, 1/4 yard (.23 meters) fusible interfacing, and a bodkin or large safety pin.

    Refer to size chart for amount of fabric needed for your size.

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  • Sizing & Fit

    Felicia is wearing a size 8 Kirby shorts. Her measurements are waist: 29" (73.7 cm), hip: 39" (99 cm), and she is 5'8" (172.75 cm) tall.

    Crosby is wearing a size 16 Kirby shorts, from our 12 - 30 size range. We shortened the elastic by 1". Her measurements are waist: 36" (91.5 cm), hip: 47 3/8" (120.3 cm), and she is 5' 10" (177.8 cm) tall.

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

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    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

  • Details

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Pattern Extras

Kirby Shorts Bonus

The member bonus version of the Kirby shorts lengthens the pattern into wide-legged pants, ideal for drapey woven fabrics.

Felicia is wearing the Kirby Bonus in a Blue Washed Linen, and Crosby is wearing the Kirby bonus in a Caramel Laundered Linen Twill.

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Learn to Sew Easy Shorts

Create comfortable shorts in this beginner-friendly online sewing class featuring the Kirby pattern. Perfect for those new to pants construction, you'll learn to make relaxed-fit shorts with an elastic waistband and decorative pocket details. Master techniques for installing elastic, creating pockets, and achieving the perfect fit. This class breaks down each step, making it easy to create versatile shorts perfect for warm weather.

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