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Elastic-Waist Shorts
A practical beginner garment with a simple elastic waist. Use this as a planning guide, then confirm quantities against your final pattern, size or project measurements and fabric width.
Fabric
Cotton poplin, linen blend or lightweight twill
Around 1–1.75 metres
Needle & thread
Needle: Universal 80/12
Thread: Polyester all-purpose thread
Notions
- Waistband elastic
- Optional drawstring
- Matching thread
Choose a pattern
Pick a pattern that matches your skill level and check its size chart, fabric width, layout and exact requirements before ordering.
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Sewing quantities are approximate planning estimates, not a substitute for the requirements printed on a specific sewing pattern or careful project measurements.