Little explorers need comfortable shorts for all their summer adventures. In this fun sewing tutorial, you’ll learn how to make adorable shorts for boys ages 1-3 using bright, fun summer fabric. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions with photos and watch the video tutorial to sew a pair of shorts that are perfect for running, climbing, and playing on the playground. A great beginner project for anyone who loves making cute handmade clothes for little ones.
Materials
To make summer sunshine shorts for a boy, you will need:
- 2 different colored cotton fabrics
- Rubber band
- White colors threads No. 100
Cutting out pattern pieces
The instructions below provide the measurements for cutting out pattern pieces and the main steps for sewing the shorts for a boy.
Here are all the pattern pieces and their dimensions. All dimensions are shown with sewing allowances. If not indicated otherwise, use a 1 cm seam allowance for all seams.
Here you can see the detailed main details (2 pcs.) and pocket (2 pcs.) dimensions.
Steps for sewing the shorts for a boy
When all the pattern pieces are cut out and ready, follow the steps below to sew them together.
Step 1. Sew the pockets onto the main detail according to the given dimensions as shown in the first picture below.
Then place the main parts together with the pockets inside and sew the back and front of the shorts together as shown in the second picture with the black dotted line.
Spread the fabric out to the sides so that the front and back seams are in the middle. Sew the crotch where the black line is shown in the third picture.
Step 2. Fold the bottom fabric of the shorts inwards and sew it. Then fold the top of the shorts fabric and sew inwards by 2 cm as shown by the black dotted line at the bottom of the picture.
Don’t forget to leave a small gap through which you have to thread the rubber band. Connect the ends of the rubber band, and your work will be done.
If you add a few centimeters to the fabric dimensions, the size will be for a larger boy. Good luck.
