simple shorts

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MATERIALS:
1. 1/2 yard of cotton fabric
2. Printed off pattern
3. Elastic
STEP ONE: Print off and cut out pattern pieces. Cut out two of the shorts pieces
and four of the pocket pieces.
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STEP TWO: Place right sides of shorts together (Front pieces and back pieces
together) and sew up middle inseam.
STEP THREE: Pin one pocket piece on top of shorts 2 inches from the top, right sides
facing each other. Pin four pocket pieces on each side (two on front, two on
back).
If you’re skipping pockets, resume at step seven.
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STEP FOUR: Sew each pocket in place along inseam.
STEP FIVE: With right sides together place front shorts piece on top of back shorts
piece. Line up seams and sew around inseam of shorts.
Cut along inseam so shorts lay correctly.
STEP SIX: Line up the sides of shorts and pockets. Pin together.
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STEP SEVEN: Sew down the sides of shorts. Go down the shorts and around the
pockets, back down the shorts.
If you’re skipping the pockets, just go straight down the sides.
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STEP EIGHT: Fold down top of shorts 1/2" and then 1" and iron in place.
STEP NINE: Sew around shorts, adding tag for the back, and leaving a 1" hole
open for the elastic.
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STEP TEN: Cut elastic (I cut a 17" elastic) and prepare to enter in the shorts.
I like to draw a mark on the top of the elastic, so I can make sure the right sides
are lined up and they don't twist when I'm pulling the elastic through the shorts.
STEP ELEVEN: Pull elastic through the shorts, making sure elastic lines up and sew
together.
STEP TWELVE: Sew down opening of top shorts.
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STEP THIRTEEN: Fold up bottom of shorts ¼” and ½” and iron in place. Hem shorts.
STEP FOURTEEN: Iron everything real well, don't forget the pockets.
All done!