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digital sunny day shorts sewing pattern

digital sunny day shorts sewing pattern
Price: $8.95
Brand: Oliver + S
Item: OLV-OS058SD2-D
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These simple shorts are a staple for any summer wardrobe. Suitable for both boys and girls, this pattern can be made from a wide array of fabrics. It’s also perfect for customizing. Try adding pockets, applique, ribbon, embroidery, or color-blocking. Make these shorts as unique as the kid who will wear them!

 

digital sunny day shorts sewing pattern
  • Digital Patterns

    This style is provided as a digital PDF pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36"-wide or A0 sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.

    Printing Information:

    • Instructions: 8 pages
    • Tiled pattern pieces: 8 pages
    • 36-inch pattern sheet: 1 page
    • A0 pattern sheet: 1 page

    Description

    These simple shorts are a staple for any summer wardrobe. Suitable for both boys and girls, this pattern can be made from a wide array of fabrics. It’s also perfect for customizing. Try adding pockets, applique, ribbon, embroidery, or color-blocking. Make these shorts as unique as the kid who will wear them!

    Suggested Fabrics

    Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, denim, canvas, chambray, and linen.

    Notions

    Coordinating thread, 1 yard of 3/4" elastic.

    sunny day shorts sewing pattern

    Fabric Guide

    SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4
    44" Fabric 1/2
    yard
    1/2
    yard
    1/2
    yard
    1/2
    yard
    1/2
    yard
    3/4
    yard

     

    SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12
    44" Fabric 3/4
    yard
    3/4
    yard
    3/4
    yard
    3/4
    yard
    1
    yard
    1
    yard

     

    Finished Measurements

    6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4
    Waist, Extended 19 3/4" 20 3/4" 21 1/2" 22 1/2" 23 1/2" 24 1/2"
    Outseam 8 1/4" 8 1/2" 8 5/8" 9" 9 1/4" 9 3/4"
    Inseam 3 3/4" 3 3/4" 3 3/4" 3 3/4" 3 3/4" 4"

     

    5 6 7 8 10 12
    Waist, Extended 25 1/2" 26 1/2" 28" 29" 30 1/2" 31 1/2"
    Outseam 10" 10 1/2" 11" 11 1/2" 12" 12 1/2"
    Inseam 4 1/4" 4 1/2" 5" 5 1/4" 5 1/2" 5 3/4"

     

  • English System
    Size Chest
    (in)
    Waist
    (in)
    Hip
    (in)
    Height
    (in)
    Weight
    (lbs)
    6-12M 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 27-29 17-22
    12-18M 19 ¾ 20 ½ 20 ½ 29-31 22-27
    18-24M 20 ½ 21 21 31-33 27-30
    2T 21 21 22 33-36 30-33
    3T 21 ½ 21 23 36-39 33-36
    4 22 ½ 21 ½ 24 39-42 36-39
    5 23 ½ 22 25 ½ 42-45 39-44
    6 24 ½ 22 ½ 26 ½ 45-49 45-55
    7 25 ½ 23 27 ½ 49-52 56-64
    8 26 ½ 23 ½ 28 ½ 52-54 65-72
    10 28 24 30 54-56 73-77
    12 29 25 31 ½ 56-58 78-82

     

    Metric System
    Size Chest
    (cm)
    Waist
    (cm)
    Hip
    (cm)
    Height
    (cm)
    Weight
    (kg)
    6-12M 48 50 50 69-74 8-10
    12-18M 50 52 51 74-79 10-12
    18-24M 52 53 56 79-84 12-14
    2T 53 53 56 84-91 14-15
    3T 55 53 58 91-99 15-16
    4 57 55 61 99-107 16-18
    5 60 56 65 107-114 18-20
    6 62 57 67 114-124 20-25
    7 65 58 70 124-132 25-29
    8 67 60 72 132-137 29-33
    10 71 61 76 137-142 33-35
    12 74 64 80 142-147 35-37

     

  • Average rating: (4.7 of 5) based on 10 reviews

      Cuuute
    Reviewed by Elese ( Verified Buyer) on 01/06/2024
    I’ve made these twice now. Both times they turned out adorable. The first time, my son wore them until they were threadbare, he loved them that much. I made size 7 and used a cotton double gauze and doubled it again bc it was slightly sheer and followed all the directions and they fit great on my almost 7 year old. Instructions were clear and straightforward.
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      Sunny Day Shorts
    Reviewed by Susan ( Verified Buyer) on 08/29/2023
    Great pattern with clear directions. Made a dozen or so in Jean style fabric for donations.
    1 of 1 customers found this helpful.
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      sunny days shorts
    Reviewed by Patricia on 04/11/2023
    want to try these. can anyone tell me if there is a side seam or is it cut on the fold?
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      Sunny Day Shorts
    Reviewed by Annette Fly ( Verified Buyer) on 08/15/2022
    I love this pattern so much! I used it when it was a free download up to size 4, but my grandson out grew it. I purchased the digital version with more sizes because this pattern fits better than any other I have tried—it “hangs” beautifully and is comfortable to wear with the separate straight grain elasticiced waistband, instead of the ones that just have a folded casing. It’s also easier to alter if need be, and there are tutorials for adding pockets or mock fly, which I did for mine. I have always loved Oliver and S patterns and this simple little pair of shorts is no exception!
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      Perfect for my growing boy
    Reviewed by Sophia ( Verified Buyer) on 07/29/2022
    I love this pattern. It is easy to print off and follow to create Fantastic little shorts for my wee growing lad this summer time.
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      Simple and stylish
    Reviewed by Marilou Jack ( Verified Buyer) on 07/10/2022
    Pattern is clearly written. I sewed one size down for my child who has a slim build and adjusted the waist elastic to get the right fit. I have made six pairs already for this summer!
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      Shorts simple and straight forward to make.
    Reviewed by Jennifer ( Verified Buyer) on 02/15/2022
    Certainly a simple pattern which is easy to follow. However, the first pair I made were much too firm for 9 month old of approx 10kg, so would suggest going up a size or being a little generous in cutting fabric - ie add a couple of cms. This I did for second pair and they were fine.
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      Absolute winner!
    Reviewed by Petronella ( Verified Buyer) on 01/24/2022
    I have used this pattern for 2 years as it is 100% perfectly spot on (all seams match up - you’d think this is a given for patterns but it’s not!). They sit so amazingly on my boys and for more than a year they only wore these shorts and still only wear these for pj’s.
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      Great kids shorts pattern but formatting needs to be improved
    Reviewed by Sarah ( Verified Buyer) on 01/08/2022
    I have used this pattern for many years when it was a free pattern and decided to purchase it so that I could get the A0 file to use with my projector. The A0 file leaves a lot to be desired- the pattern lines are all one colour, the same style is used for multiple lines and there are no layers, all of which makes it impossible to use easily with the projector on fabric. Please improve the A0 file, adding layers would be a huge improvement. Otherwise the shorts and instructions are fine.
    2 of 2 customers found this helpful.
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      Love it!
    Reviewed by Kate on 12/19/2021
    Amazing pattern! Super easy to follow and a quick sew. Perfect for casual summer shorts or even board shorts. True to size. I highly recommend.
    1 of 1 customers found this helpful.
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