If you're after a pair of shorts that sit beautifully around the torso & swing out softly over the thighs, with no hugging in sight, this is the pair of shorts for you.

Why are they so great? These shorts look a lot like a skirt with all the benefits of a pair of shorts. Dressed up or down, they are the perfect compliment to your spring & summer wardrobe.

Playing in the park, doing the grocery shopping, having coffee with the girls or a date with someone special, the Ladies Swing Shorts are ideal. They are the beautifully feminine shorts that are easy to dress up for the office or a date or down for the park.  And they won't fly up & show your fancy knickers like a skirt will. 

SPECS:

• PATTERN FORMAT: Digital PDF Pattern
• PAPER FORMATS: A4, Letter, A0 Copyshop.
• PRINT PATTERN IN: Adobe Reader
• LAYERED: No
• FABRIC TYPE: Woven
• SIZE RANGE: AU6-20 (US2-16)
• SKILL LEVEL: Easy & intermediate options.

1) THE TAILORED SWING SHORTS

These shorts are a more tailored look, made easy with awesome instructions. 

• 2 lengths - Play (short) & Urban (above the knee) 
• Sits just below the natural waist 
• Narrow shaped waistband 
• Simple back zip 
• Wide ‘swing’ leg openings 
• Side edges are cut on the bias allowing a beautiful drape effect around the legs. 
• Fabulous for twirling 
• Optional pockets

• 2 lengths - Play (short) & Urban (above the knee) 
• Sits just below the natural waist. 
• Full elastic waistband 
• Wide ‘swing’ leg openings 
• Side edges are cut on the bias allowing a beautiful drape effect around the legs. 
• Fabulous for twirling
• Optional pockets 

TRIM REQUIREMENTS: Dress zip 20cm (8") or longer. 1 x 15mm (5/8") button or size 20 snap. Lightweight interfacing (fusing).

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: These shorts can be made in Cotton Voile, Quilting Cotton, Lawn, Gagerdine, Cotton Sateen, Rayon, Silk & Silk-like fabrics, Linen & Linen Blends, Chambray, Crepe including Wool Crepe & any fabric with a nice drape.