Buy the S9709 Trousers and Shorts sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. High-waisted fly front trousers and shorts have front pleats and pockets. Views A and C have cuffs. Views B and C feature adjustable tabs at waist and front coin pocket.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Chambray, cotton blends, gauze, linen blends. Lining: Polyester, cotton blends. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: H5 (6-8-10-12-14) U5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes H5 (4/6 – 10), U5 (12– 20/22) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: One 7" (18cm) zipper (adjust to fit). Also for A: Four 5/8" (1.5cm) buttons. Also for B: Three 5/8" (1.5cm) buttons. Also for C: Two 5/8" (1.5cm) buttons. Also for B,C: Four 1" (2.5cm) D-rings.

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