Hi Riley Blake readers! I’m Melissa from Sew Like My Mom and I’m excited to be sharing this great free pattern with you all today!
I love yoga waistbands on bottoms, but it usually requires fabric with some sort of lycra to retain the shape and stay in place. I was able to create the same thing with just the amazing Riley Blake knits, no lycra or spandex needed! I need to make some for myself next!
They really are as comfy as they look. These knits are a dream to sew on and they wash and wear amazingly well, too.
And because they’re so awesome and comfortable, I’m giving you all the pattern for free!! Just like most of my patterns, it’s available in sizes 12m-8!
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Ready to get sewing?! Let’s go!
Gather your pieces. You should have a left and right leg and one waistband cut on the fold.
Place the right and left pieces wrong sides together and measure down 1” on one side and cut off at an angle. This will create a higher back rise for the shorts.
Place the left and right pieces right sides together and sew the back and front rises. Serge or zigzag the edges to finish.
Open the shorts and place the front and back inseam together and sew. Serge or zigzag the edges to finish.
Fold the bottom of the shorts up and pin in place to hem.
Turn shorts right sides out and hem the bottom of the legs.
Take your waistband piece, fold it in half with right sides together and sew at 1/4” seam allowance.
Fold the waistband in half with wrong sides together, matching raw edges. Place pins in the 4 corners.
Place pins at the front and back seam, and on both sides of the shorts.
Place the waistband on the shorts, matching the raw edges with the top of the shorts. Match pins and pin the waistband to the shorts.
Sew the waistband to the shorts at a 1/2” seam allowance. Serge or zigzag the edge to finish.
And that’s it! Enjoy your shorts!! As always, thanks so much for having me, Riley Blake!!