MARLO (Pattern and tutorial available in English and French)
HIGH WAISTED EVERYDAY SHORTS (TWO LENGTHS)
SIZE 6 TO 24AU / 34 TO 52EU
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
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The MARLO shorts for woman are chic and casual with a high waisted fit and a slight
oversized look at the hip for comfort.
The large elastic waistband provides support and ease of wear.
The Marlo shorts have large slashed pockets and are
entirely finished with French seams.
Its timeless design comes in two lengths, mid thigh with a cuffed hem
and upper knee for more coverage, finished with a standard hem.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
From light-weight to heavy-weight linen, cotton twill, denim, corduroy or any soft, natural woven fabrics with a good drape. If using heavy-weight fabric it is recommended to use a lightweight material for the pocket lining.
(If you are not sure which fabric to use, look up the hashtag #marlomimito on Instagram for inspiration).
NOTIONS
- Fabric
- Matching threads
- 5cm wide belting elastic (knitted or woven elastic is recommended. Avoid braided elastic)
- Iron-on interfacing for the cuffed hem (optional)
VIDEO TUTORIAL
You will find a step by step video tutorial on my YouTube channel Atelier MIMITO alongside a breakdown of the construction steps in the video description.
The time for each step is indicated on this tutorial as you go along. This way you can sew as you watch and pause when needed.
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PDF SEWING PATTERN
Please note: This pattern contains two files. A Print At Home file and a Copy Shop file. If using Adobe Acrobat, you can choose to print only the size you need by selecting the corresponding layer. Remember to keep the layers labelled INSTRUCTIONS.
The Copy Shop file can be printed at any printing store onto one large piece of paper. It needs to be printed true to size at scale 100% and orientation “Auto”. This specific file contain 2 pages. The first one labelled A is for sizes 6AU/34EU to 16AU/44EU and the second page labelled B is for sizes 18AU/46EU to 24AU/52EU. Both are A0 paper or US equivalent. Remember to tell which one you want to print so you don’t pay for 2 pages and measure the check square at the store before you go home to make sure your pattern has been printed correctly.
The Print At Home file can be printed at home with any standard printer at scale 100%. It contains 25 pages that you need to assemble by cutting the margins and taping the pages together following the numbers indicated on each page. This file suits both A4 and US Letter printers.
Remember to measure the test square on page 1 before printing all 25 pages.
© ATELIER MIMITO 2021
This pattern is for personal use only.
It is not to be used for commercial purposes.
