boudoir

PATTERN
shorts
by TARA MILLER
Project photo on page 66; instructions
on page 117 of Stitch Winter 2014.

WINTER 2014

Perfect for snuggling in

bed, these feminine wrap
shorts feature a curved slit
in the front to show just a
bit of leg. Pair them with
a tank top or camisole for
sweet dreams. Look for
a lightweight fabric for
sleeping comfort.

PHOTO BY JACK DEUTSCH

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 RIGHT FRONT RIGHT FRONT
cut 2 XXxx
cut 2 XXxx

XL

L
pattern

M
XS
WINTER 2014 S
M

S
L

XS
XL

GETTING STARTED BASIC TECHNIQUES AND TERMS

YOULL NEED TO KNOW FOR THE PATTERN YOU HAVE
XL

DOWNLOADED.
L

ASSEMBLING FULL-SIZE PATTERN PRINTOUT PATTERN SYMBOLS + MARKINGS

XL
1 |
S

L
When prepar-
cut on fold

M
ing to print the PDF, BUTTON + BUTTONHOLE
XS

S
make sure that you are PLACEMENT MARKS Solid lines indicate

XS
printing it at 100% and buttonholes. A large open circle is the
that there is no scaling. button symbol and shows placement.
Check the settings for
page scaling (should be TEST SQUARE XS
S CUTTING LINES Multisize
None) and check the
2" 2" [5 5 CM] M patterns have different cutting
preview to make sure L
XL cut on fold lines for each size.
that you will be printing
at full size. Make sure
that the box labeled PLACE ON FOLD BRACKET This is a
Auto-Rotate and grainline marking with arrows pointing
XS Center is unchecked to the edge of the pattern. Place on the
S
M (instructions apply specifically to Adobe Reader; if using ASYMMETRICAL FOLDS
fold of the fabric so that SKIRT
your finished
L RIGHT FRONT
XL another PDF reader, check for similar settings). piece will be twice the size of the pattern
|
2 To ensure that the pattern has printed at the correct scale, piece,cut 2 XXxx
without adding a seam.

XL
check the size of the TEST SQUARE. The Test Square

L
should be 2" 2" (5 5 cm). GRAINLINE The double-ended arrow

M
|
3 To begin assembling the pattern, cut off or fold the dotted should be parallel to the lengthwise
margin around each page.
grain or fold unless specifically marked
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4 The pages are numbered in rows, so the first row of pages as crosswise. Bias grainlines will be
ASYMMETRICAL
is numbered 1a, 1b, 1c, etc. Line up FOLDS
the rows andSKIRT
match the
XL

diagonal.
dotted lines together so they overlap.
RIGHT FRONT Tape the pages together.
L

Use the illustrated guide to match each piece. Once the pattern
is complete, find your size, cut 2 XXxx XS
NOTCHES Notches are triangle-shaped
S

pin the pattern to the fabric, and fol- S

M
XS

low the coordinating line to cut out or trace the pattern. L

symbols used for accurately matching
XL
seams. Pieces to be joined will have cor-
LAYOUT, MARKING + CUTTING GUIDELINES responding notches.
1 |
Find the lines that correspond to your size and trace cut on fold
the pattern pieces, either on tissue paper or directly onto DARTS Dashed lines and dots mark
the fabric, using tracing paper and a tracing wheel.
darts. The dashed lines show where the
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2 If you are cutting pattern pieces on the fold or cutting stitching will be, and the dot shows the
cut two
on of the same pattern piece, fold the fabric in half,
fold XL
position of the dart point (signaling the
selvedge to selvedge, with right sides together. Note that this

L
point, at the end of the dart, where your

M
S

technique is not appropriate for some fabrics so check the

stitching should end).

S
XS

project instructions if you are unsure.

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3 Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric as close together PATTERN DOTS Filled circles indicate
as possible. Double-check that all pattern pieces to be
that a mark needs to be made (often on
cut on the fold are placed on the fold.
the right side of the fabric) for placement
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4 Make sure all pattern pieces are placed on the fabric of elements such as a pocket or a dart
with the grainline running parallel to the lengthwise grain unless
point. Mark by punching through the pat-
a crosswise or bias grainline is present.
tern paper only, then mark on the fabric
cut on fold
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5 Copy all pattern markings onto the wrong side of the fabric
through the hole.
unless otherwise noted.
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6 Read through all cutting instructions listed in the project
SLASH MARKS A dashed line (some-
instructions for directions on how many pattern pieces to
cut out of your fabric and interfacing. times appearing with pattern dots)
indicates an area to be slashed. Further
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7 Use weights to hold the pattern pieces down and use
instructions for making the slash will be
pins to secure the corners as needed.
included in the pattern instructions.
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8 Cut the pieces slowly and carefully.

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 WINTER 2014 cutting layout
45"
main
XS, S, M, L, XL
Boudoir Shorts
45" main

Side Front (B)

XS-S 1 yd
M-XL 1 yd

Back (C)

strip

strip

strip
Front (A)

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 boudoir
WINTER 2014
shorts
1a 1b 1c 1d 1e
Boudoir Shorts

BOUDOIR SHORTS
SIDE FRONT (B)
cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)
cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)

BOUDOIR SHORTS
BOUDOIR SHORTS

XS, S, M, L, XL
FRONT (A)
XS, S, M, L, XL

cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)

BACK (C)

XS, S, M, L, XL

2a 2b 2c 2d 2e

XS
S
M
L
XL

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 1a
Boudoir Shorts

BOUDOIR SHORTS
BACK (C)
cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)
XS, S, M, L, XL
1b
1c

BOUDOIR SHORTS
SIDE FRONT (B)
cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)
XS, S, M, L, XL
1d
1e

BOUDOIR SHORTS
FRONT (A)
cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)
XS, S, M, L, XL
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e

XS
S
M
L
XL