Verified Open Pattern (1.0.0-published)

This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. Upstream source: FreeSewing (MIT / CC BY 4.0).

Lounge Shorts Beginner XS – 3XL

Tibbie Casual Pull-On Shorts

Tibbie Casual Pull-On Shorts. Sourced directly from verified open distributions with authentic rights. Includes complete size tables, ease notes, and illustrated construction steps.

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Technical Garment Schematics

Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.

Front Elevation

Back Elevation

Sizing & Measurement Tables

Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.

Measurement Unit

Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts

1. Body Measurements Chart

Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.

Swipe sizes

Size	Waist	Hip	Inseam	Thigh
XS	64 cm	90 cm	76 cm	52 cm
S	72 cm	98 cm	76 cm	57 cm
M	80 cm	106 cm	76 cm	61 cm
L	88 cm	114 cm	76 cm	66 cm
XL	96 cm	122 cm	76 cm	71 cm
2XL	104 cm	130 cm	76 cm	75 cm
3XL	112 cm	138 cm	76 cm	80 cm

2. Finished Garment Measurements Chart

Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.

Swipe sizes

Size	Finished Waist	Finished Hip	Inseam	Outseam	Front Rise	Back Rise	Leg Opening
XS	68 cm	98 cm	18 cm	44 cm	25 cm	37 cm	54 cm
S	74 cm	104 cm	18 cm	44.5 cm	25.8 cm	37.9 cm	55.2 cm
M	80 cm	110 cm	18 cm	45 cm	26.6 cm	38.8 cm	56.4 cm
L	86 cm	116 cm	18 cm	45.5 cm	27.4 cm	39.7 cm	57.6 cm
XL	96 cm	126 cm	18 cm	46.5 cm	28.5 cm	41 cm	59.2 cm
2XL	106 cm	136 cm	18 cm	47.5 cm	29.6 cm	42.3 cm	60.8 cm
3XL	116 cm	146 cm	18 cm	48.5 cm	30.7 cm	43.6 cm	62.4 cm

Size Selection Guidance

Select size corresponding to natural waist and full hip/seat measurements. If between sizes, choose the larger size and adjust side seams.

Wearing Ease Explanation

Structured trousers include +4 to +6 cm ease at waistband and +8 to +12 cm ease through hip/thigh for sitting comfort.

Fabric & Materials

Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.

Recommended Fabrics

Cotton twill, chino, denim, linen, or wool suiting

Cotton twill, chino, denim, linen, or wool suiting
Pocketing cotton for pocket bags

Stretch Requirement: None (0% stable woven)

Notions & Sewing Tools

Ensure you have these ready before starting.

Notions:

Matching all-purpose polyester or cotton sewing thread
Universal sewing needle (size 80/12)
7 inch metal or nylon trouser zipper
Trouser hook and eye or 18mm button
Interfacing for waistband

Tools Required:

Sewing machine
Fabric shears
Pins or fabric clips
Steam iron and ironing board

Fabric Yardage Requirements

Size Bracket	115 cm (45") Width	150 cm (60") Width
XS – M	1.1 m (1.2 yd)	0.9 m (1 yd)
L – XL	1.3 m (1.4 yd)	1.1 m (1.2 yd)
2XL – 3XL	1.5 m (1.65 yd)	1.3 m (1.4 yd)

Seam Allowances & Cutting Layout

Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.

Standard Seams

15 mm (5/8 in) included on outseams, inseams, and crotch curve.

Hem Allowance

20 mm (3/4 in) hem.

Neck & Armhole

N/A (Shorts garment).

Pattern Pieces to Cut

Piece Name	Quantity & Orientation	Grainline / Cutting Notes
Shorts Front Leg	Cut 1 Pair (1 Left, 1 Right)	Transfer pocket slant markings and waist notches
Shorts Back Leg	Cut 1 Pair (1 Left, 1 Right)	Transfer crotch curve notches
Elastic Waistband Casing	Cut 1 on Fold in Main Fabric	Sized for 35mm wide elastic and drawstring insert
Side Slant Pocket	Cut 2 Pairs in Lining or Self Fabric	Fold and stitch pocket pouch perimeter

Fabric Cutting Checklist:

Press fabric before cutting to remove packing folds.
Align piece grainlines strictly parallel to fabric selvages.
Transfer pocket notches with small snips into seam allowance.

Printable Pattern Files

Download PDF files for home printing on standard desktop printers.

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Updated: 2026-03-09

Instructions Available

Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.

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A4 Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (14 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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US Letter Available

Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (15 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.

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Printer Calibration Test Sheet (Free Single Sheet) 2.4 KB

Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.

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Print Instructions:

Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.

These files are prepared from documented pattern references through a technical drafting workflow. If anything appears incorrect, unclear, or causes a sewing problem, email feedbacksewingpattern@gmail.com. Send pattern feedback.

100% Scale Verification

Print Page 1 at 100% scale without page scaling. Check Metric box (50 mm x 50 mm) or Imperial box (2.0 in x 2.0 in = 50.8 mm) with a rigid ruler.

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Tile Assembly Instructions

Align numbered registration marks and butt tile edges flush without overlapping untrimmed paper. Tape securely.

Step-by-Step Sewing Instructions

Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.

Construct Side Slant Pockets

Stitch pocket bags to front and back leg side seams right sides together at slant markings. Understitch and stitch pocket bag perimeters.

Stitch Inseams and Outseams

Pin front and back legs right sides together. Stitch outseams around pocket bags down to hem. Stitch inseams from crotch point down to hem and press seams open.

Sew Continuous Crotch Curve

Turn one shorts leg right side out and slip inside other leg right sides together. Stitch crotch seam securely from front waist to back waist.

Attach Waistband Casing & Insert Elastic

Fold waistband casing in half lengthwise. Stitch to waistline leaving a 5 cm opening. Thread elastic and drawstring, secure ends, and stitch opening closed.