Buy the S9977 Vintage 1980's Shorts sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage Simplicity 1980’s misses’ set of shorts pattern. One-yard shorts: each pair of shorts takes 1 yard or less of 45″ or 60″ fabric. Views 1 and 2 have front zipper. View 1 has waistband, yoke and pockets with front tucks. Wrong side of fabric shows when legs are rolled up. View 2 has front buttoned waistband, back elastic waistline casing and piping trim. View 3 shorts have elastic waistline casing and drawstring at sides. View 4 wrapped shorts have high cut legs, front waistband fastened in back and back waistband tied in front. Authentic Vintage Reproduction.

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: Broadcloth, Chambray, Chino, Cotton Types, Lightweight Denim, Linen Types, Poplin. Interfacing (View 1 & 2): Lightweight Fusible. 

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

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

Notions: Thread. View 1&2: One 7" (18cm) zipper, one 1/2" (1.3cm) button. Also for View 2: Seam tape or stretch lace, 3/4 yd. (0.7m) of 1" (2.5cm) elastic, 7/8 yd. (0.8m) of corded piping. View 3: 7/8 yd. (0.8m) of 3/4" (2cm) elastic.

If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.

Help using commercial sewing patterns: