*** This pattern is a part of our Zero Waste Collection. Check out the rest of the collection here ***  

Children's sewing pattern in sizes 2 - 14 Suitable for beginners. For use with woven or stable knit fabrics.

The Zero Waste Boardshorts by Thread Faction Studio features:

• Straight cut relaxed fit
• 2 different length options: shorter in both the rise and leg, or a little longer in both the rise and leg.
• Optional faux or true waist tie
• A comfortable elastic waist
• Zero Waste (this means you can cut all the pieces from a rectangle with no leftovers - a cool bonus to an already cute pattern. More about our Zero Waste stuff here: https://threadfaction.com/pages/introducing-the-thread-faction-zw-collection)

Sizes: Children's sizes 2 - 14

File types: A4/Letter size PDF (for home printers), A0 size PDF (for printshops) and a projector file too.

Difficulty: Beginner

All the patterns in the Zero Waste Collection are cut from a single rectangular piece (or pieces if there is a lining) of fabric with no waste. This leaves you with only usable rectangular remnants the size of which depends the size of the pattern and the width of the original fabric.

We know that this type of pattern cutting is not a 'fix all' for waste in the sewing world, but it is our step in the right direction and we really hope you enjoy the patterns as much as we do.

This is a multi-sized pattern in children's sizes 2 - 14.  A link to the size charts including all measurements is included just below the product title above.

Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabric e.g. quilting cotton, poly cottons, linen, light weight denim, stretch woven fabrics, peach skin etc.
Stable knit fabrics with 25% stretch or less in the crosswise direction e.g. light to medium weight jersey or interlock fabrics.

Note: This pattern is not suitable for directional fabrics.

Notions:

• A length of 50mm (2") knitted or woven elastic

• Thread

Notions (optional):

• 2 x 7mm (1/4") eyelets and eyelet pliers (can substitute with buttonholes)
• 1 x 4mm (1/8") eyelet and eyelet pliers (for pocket drainage)
• Fusible interfacing: a 2cm x 5cm (3/4" x 2") piece to reinforce eyelets/buttonholes
• A length of cord or tape equivalent to the elastic length plus 40cm (15 3/4") for the true waist tie
• A 40cm (15 3/4") length of cord or tape for the faux waist tie