Knit drawstring shorts with side pockets sewing pattern for women — Shorts 78

Shorts 78 is a digital sewing pattern for women from the Moldey catalog: knit drawstring shorts with side pockets.
Knit shorts with an elasticized waist and adjustable drawstring, straight-entry side pockets and a simple hem with no marked fold. The fit is loose and comfortable for everyday wear.
Cotton jersey knit or lightweight french terry works best, depending on the season, always with good stretch in the waistband.
Recommended fabrics: Cotton jersey, Fleece-back (french terry) and Jersey with spandex.
The download is enabled within 24 hours of confirmed payment. More women's sewing patterns in the Moldey catalog.
Technical sheet
- Category: Women's
- Garment type: Shorts and Bermuda shorts
- Sizes included: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
- Recommended fabrics: Cotton jersey, Fleece-back (french terry), Jersey with spandex
- Formats: PDF A4, plotter PDF, sublimation, Audaces and Optitex (fixed price); PLT, DXF/AAMA and CDR (on request). Prices in the questions below.
- Delivery: download within 24 hours of confirmed payment
Frequently asked questions
- Which sizes does the Shorts 78 sewing pattern include?
- Shorts 78 includes 8 sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL. They all come in the same file, with grading already done, so a single purchase covers the full size range.
- Which formats is Shorts 78 sold in and how much does it cost?
- Shorts 78 is sold as PDF A4 ($10), plotter PDF at true width of 90, 120 or 150 cm ($15), a sublimation file ($20) and editable Audaces and Optitex CAD files ($50). PLT, DXF/AAMA and CDR files, for plotters and CAD, can also be requested through WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Which fabric works best for Shorts 78?
- For Shorts 78 we recommend Cotton jersey, Fleece-back (french terry) and Jersey with spandex. Make a test garment before cutting the production run.
- Can I make and sell garments with Shorts 78?
- Yes. The pattern comes with a commercial production license: you can sew and sell the garments with no unit limit and no royalties. You may not resell or share the file.