High-waist Flared Shorts, Inverted Pleats / mc2-9022
High-waist Flared Shorts, Inverted Pleats / mc2-9022
Reference: mc2-9022
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Digital-PDF Sewing Pattern (no paper pattern sent) — High-Waist Flared Shorts with Inverted Pleats
Pattern code: mc2-9022
Create beautifully structured, high-waist flared shorts featuring dramatic inverted pleats for shape, elegance, and comfort. Inspired by the design seen on The Great British Sewing Bee (contestant Man Yea – Series 8, Episode 3), this pattern blends sophistication with practicality for a truly standout handmade garment.
These shorts flare softly from the waist, offer generous movement, and maintain a flattering silhouette suitable for everyday wear, holidays, or smart-casual outfits.
⭐ Skill Level: Medium–Challenge
Ideal for confident sewists who enjoy pleats, shaping, and clean finishing.
📏 Sizes Included:
* UK: 6–8–10–12–14–16–18–20
* US: 2–4–6–8–10–12–14–16
To choose your best size, simply follow the MC2 Body Measurements Chart shown in the images.
🧵 Recommended Fabrics:
Mid-weight super-stretchy woven fabrics or jersey/knit fabrics with good recovery.
Perfect for sporty-chic, casual, or elevated looks, depending on your fabric choice.
* Size UK6: 105 × 95 cm / 42" × 38"
* Size UK20: 135 × 110 cm / 54" × 44"
As always, it's impossible to give fabric amounts for every fabric type and every size. For clarity, I provide yardage for both the smallest and largest sizes, based on a suitable fabric width. To stay on the safe side, you may follow the largest cutting layout for any other size.
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📥 WHAT YOU RECEIVE - Fully graded digital PDF sewing pattern with individually printable sizes (NO paper pattern is posted):
* A4/US-Letter home-printing format
* A0/Plotter copy-shop format
* Seam allowances included
* Clear, verbal step-by-step instructions
* Language: English only
To find out the AMOUNT for a particular FABRIC in your size, you might like taking your pattern to the fabric shop – their assistants are always happy to help.
Otherwise, do it yourself:
- stretch a flat bed-sheet on a table or floor;
- fold it to the width of the material you plan to use;
- arrange ALL pattern pieces paying attention to the grainline desired-directions and seam allowances;
- measure the length you have got.
To find out which size of mc2pattern to choose – use MC2 Body Measurements Chart as your Size Guide.
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