Dream Summer Wardrobe ☀️🌈 How to Draft a Shorts Pattern with Elastic Waistband (Incl. Pockets)

Shorts with an elastic waistband are a Summer staple ☀️🏖️ In this video I'll show you how to create the pattern for this stunning pair from Australian brand Peony — step by step, from a basic block. You'll learn how to adjust the leg length and fit, add a grown-on waistband with a frill and drawstring, and draft side seam pockets. DESIGNER PATTERN PROCESS In this demonstration, I’ll be following my Designer Pattern Process. This is a system I developed when I wrote my pattern making Guides – and it’s nothing revolutionary. It’s the same four-stage approach used by professional pattern makers, broken down into clear steps for designers and home sewists. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Stage 1 | Make A Plan 02:32 - Stage 2 | Build Your Base 02:47 - Adjust Pant Leg Length 03:01 - Adjust Pant Leg Fit 04:26 - Stage 3 | Unleash Your Creativity 04:44 - Add Side Seam Pocket 05:13 - Grown on Waistband with Elastic 07:18 - Create Drawstring Pattern 07:51 - Stage 4 | Finish Your Pattern 08:30 - Create Lining Pattern CREATE YOUR OWN PANT 👖 All you need is a Block and a step-by-step Guide: - BLOCK https://www.cliqdpatternkits.com/products/trouser-jean-short-kit - GUIDE https://www.cliqdpatternkits.com/products/trouser-jean-short-kit WATCH MORE VIEWER REQUESTS 🍿🎥 - Wool Pleated Trousers https://youtu.be/r9n-wM0LnBg - Alaïa Cargo Pants https://youtu.be/AVJhWvm5uGE SHOP VIEWER REQUEST 🛍️ Weekend Short by Peony https://www.peonyswimwear.com/products/weekend-short-copy?variant=46