Cove Shorts Sewing Pattern - Men's/Straight Fit

Casual shorts for easygoing adventures, the Cove Shorts are a wardrobe staple for relaxed summer days.

Enjoy an easy fit, comfortable elastic waistband, optional ties for extra security, and generously-sized pockets. Choose from two lengths: above knee (skims the top of the knee) or below knee (hemmed at the top of the calf). 

Sew them in a variety of midweight woven fabrics, such as breezy linen or chambray.

Skill level: Adventurous Beginner

Skills you will learn: Sewing patch pockets, adding an elastic channel waistband, creating and inserting waist ties, topstitching.  Fitting adjustment resources included.

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Sizing + Supplies

Size Range 30-66  Includes youth/tween sizes, bridging from where the children's sizes finish

 

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Size Chart + Finished Garment Measurements + Fabric Requirements

Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with upcycled fabrics. Look for linen or cotton duvet covers for large pieces of fabric, or mix and match scraps for contrast details!

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The Cove Shorts feature:

• Comfortable elastic waistband 
• Optional ties anchor at the sides so they won't pull out
• Deep, generous patch pockets with squared or curved corners
  
• Two lengths - above knee or below knee
• Suitable for woven fabric
• BLOG post for additional back patch pockets

Helpful Resources

• Fuller abdomen adjustment for trousers
• Fuller seat adjustment for trousers
• Trouser waist height adjustment for a flatter rear
• Trouser waist height adjustment for a lower front rise/wearing under a panniculus
• Add back patch pockets to the Shore Pants
• Fuller thigh adjustment for trousers

Printing Info + FAQ

This is a PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
3. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.  Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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