Halter Top Meets High-Waisted Shorts Pattern Download

Description

A retro classic gets a modern update, with wide, elastic trim for an athletic touch and an exposed zipper for contemporary detailing. Brocade is the featured fabric, but this pattern would also work well in a woven, non-stretch fabric, such as denim or cotton.

Finished Size: Women’s Size 4-18

Fabric: Main: 1 ¼ yd brocade, 45″; Lining: 1 ¾ yd voile, 45″; Contrast: ¼ yd athletic mesh, 45″

Templates:

• Shorts Front (A)
• Shorts Back (B)
• Shorts Side Panel (C)
• Halter Front (D)
• Halter Front Lining (E)


Other Materials:

• 2 yd elastic, 2″
• 4 yd double-fold bias tape, 1″
• Three hook-and-bar closures
• One 7″ zipper
• Hand-sewing needle
• Matching thread
• Press cloth


Originally Published:Stitch, Spring 2015.