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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.

✂️ Fabric Requirements:
Shown for the SMALLEST and LARGEST sizes only — other sizes fall between.
* Size UK6: 105 × 95 cm / 42" × 38"
* Size UK20: 135 × 110 cm / 54" × 44"

As you can imagine, it is impossible to give accurate recommendations for all fabric types and all sizes. For simplicity, I provide the fabric usage for the smallest and largest sizes based on optimal fabric width. To stay safe, you may follow the largest-size layout for any other size.

📄 What You Receive - An instant download digital PDF sewing pattern (layered sizes, individually printable):
* A4/US-Letter home-printing format
* A0/Plotter copy-shop format
* Clear cut-and-sew instructions

🧡 Why Sew With mc2patterns?
✔ Individually printable layered sizes
✔ Drafted by a professional pattern-maker
✔ Simple, logical “Sew Smart” instructions
✔ Instant download — start sewing immediately!

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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    • Your purchase is a digital product downloadable as a PDF-format file. It comes with a choice of printing options – paper size Plotter, A0, A4, or US Letter.
    • Your patterns will print on multiple pages to be tiled together (except Plotter).

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    • Due to the nature of digital products, they may not be returned or exchanged.
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