Ashley: FreeSewing's Ashley A-Line Shorts
Description
A FreeSewing pattern for A-line shortsBy
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Required Measurements
Cross seam, Cross seam front, Knee circumference, Seat circumference, Seat back, Waist circumference, Waist back, Waist to floor, Waist to knee, Waist to hips, Waist to seat, Waist to upper leg, Inseam, Hips circumference, Crotch depth
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Designer Notes
Ashley extends the Titan block. Much of its code is directly lifted from Percy, for cutting the legs short, drafting the pockets, and automatically setting a curve for the waistband (though Ashley adds a more dramatic curve to the back waistband only instead of curving all the waistband pieces). The fly pieces and belt loops are pilfered from Charlie.
The big new thing Ashley does is add a yoke to the back pieces for some extra shaping at your butt. This is a common detail on jeans.
What You Need
To make Ashley, you will need the following:
- Basic sewing supplies
- About 1.5 meters of a suitable fabric (see Fabric options)
Fabric Options
Ashley is designed with medium or heavyweight woven fabric in mind. Good options include (but are not limited to) cotton twill, cotton canvas, or corduroy.
Cutting Instructions
- Cut 2 backs
- Cut 2 fronts
- Cut 2 yokes
- Cut 2 pockets
- Cut 2 pocket facings
- Cut 2 back pockets
- Cut 1 waistband right
- Cut 1 waistband left
- Cut 2 waistband backs
- Cut 1 fly extension on the fold
- Cut 1 fly facing
- Cut 1 belt loops (That will be cut up into 7 pieces)
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Caveats
- There is extra hem allowance at the hem
Design Options
See the Design Options subpage.
Sewing Instructions
See the Sewing Instructions subpage.