Mel shorts
Mel is a pair of semi-fitted shorts with a straight silhouette. There are pockets in the side seams. The grown-on elasticated waistband has stitched buttonholes for threading a decorative drawstring. The shorts are knee-length.
Model Danil: Height 184 cm (6’), Chest 100 cm (39 3/8”), Waist 84 cm (33 1/8”), Hips 105 cm (41 3/8”). Danil is wearing size 44 in height 2.
Approximate sewing time — 3 hours.
To sew these shorts, choose knit fabrics with the following properties:
− non-stretch or low-stretch, medium-weight
− the fiber content can include natural fibers (wool, cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), blended fibers (wool + polyester, cotton + polyester, cotton + elastane, etc.), and synthetic fibers (polyester, polyester + elastane)
− the following fabrics are recommended: thick French terry and lighter weight sweatshirting.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics.
The shorts in the photo are made of loop-back French terry. The fabric is heavyweight, low-stretch, and structured. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 400 g/m².
1. Main fabric, 160–180 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
38–42 | 44–46 | 48–52 | 54 | |
1 (170–176) | 0.9 | 1 | 1 | 1.05 |
2 (178–184) | 0.95 | 1 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
3 (186–192) | 0.95 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.1 |
4 (194–200) | 1 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Main fabric, 63–71" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
38–42 | 44–46 | 48–52 | 54 | |
1 (5’1”–5’9”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
2 (5’10”–6”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 |
3 (6’1”–6’3”) | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 |
4 (6’4”–6’7”) | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Elastic, 4.5 cm (1 3/4") wide — 70.4–99.2 cm (27 3/4–39") long, depending on the size. The exact elastic length is specified in the pattern
3. Stitched straight-grain fusible stay tape, for all sizes and heights — 0.9 m (1 yd)
4. Cotton cord, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 156–188 cm (61 3/8–74") long, depending on the size. The exact cord length is specified in the pattern
5. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
− sewing machine for construction
− overlocker for stitching and finishing seam allowances. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on a regular sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
− coverstitch or coverlock machine for finishing the garment hem. If you don’t have a coverstitch machine, the hem can be finished with a twin needle on a regular sewing machine that has a zigzag function
− elastic threader (may be replaced with a safety pin)
IMPORTANT! We recommend using specialty needles when working with knit fabrics (for example, STRETCH, SUPER STRETCH, JERSEY, etc.). These are ballpoint needles, so they part the threads of the fabric you are stitching without piercing them.
Waistline ease | Hipline ease | |
cm | 16.9–24 | 7.5–7.8 |
inches | 6 5/8–9 1/2 | 3–3 1/8 |
Height, cm | Side seam length including waistband, cm |
1 (170–176) | 51.4–56.1 |
2 (178–184) | 53.4–58 |
3 (186–192) | 55.4–60 |
4 (194–200) | 57.4–62 |
Height, ft | Side seam length including waistband, in |
1 (5'7"–5'9") | 20 1/4–22 1/8 |
2 (5'10"–6') | 21–22 7/8 |
3 (6'1"–6'3") | 21 3/4–23 5/8 |
4 (6'4"–6'7") | 22 5/8–24 3/8 |
FINISHED HEM WIDTH
Height, cm | Hem width for all sizes, cm |
1 (170–176) | 30–34.6 |
2 (178–184) | 30.1–34.7 |
3 (186–192) | 30.1–34.7 |
4 (194–200) | 30.2–34.8 |
Height, ft | Hem width for all sizes, in |
1 (5'7"–5'9") | 11 3/4–13 5/8 |
2 (5'10"–6') | 11 7/8–13 5/8 |
3 (6'1"–6'3") | 11 7/8–13 5/8 |
4 (6'4"–6'7") | 11 7/8–13 3/4 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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