Saltwater Shorts Printed Sewing Pattern | Charlie Darwin Textiles

Sew comfortable everyday shorts with the Saltwater printed sewing pattern from Charlie Darwin Textiles. Designed for woven, non-stretch fabrics such as linen, these mid-rise shorts feature an elastic waist with an adjustable drawstring for beach days, travel, and everyday adventures.

This listing is for a physical printed sewing pattern, not finished shorts. The Saltwater top is a coordinating design, not included in this listing.

Design details and variations

• Mid-rise fit with an elastic waist and adjustable drawstring.
• Approximately 7-inch inseam, including the ruffled hem or straight cuff.
• Choose a ruffled hem or straight cuff hem.
• Make either hem option with or without pockets, for four variations.
• Height-customizable design.

What’s included

• Professionally printed sewing pattern with sizes differentiated by color and line-dash style.
• A printed instruction booklet of more than 20 pages with step-by-step illustrations.
• Access to a full-length video sew-along with close-ups, tips, and QR codes. The Saltwater shorts tutorial workshop video is included at no additional charge.
• Bonus Sewing Prep Checklist, Pattern Notes Sheet, and digital tools, including a Height Adjustment Calculator.
• Packaged in an 8.5 × 11-inch envelope.

Sizing and skill level

The pictured finished-garment chart covers sizes 1–9, with finished hip circumferences from 38 to 52.4 inches. These are garment measurements, not body measurements; compare them with your body measurements and desired ease. The chart lists a 6.9-inch inseam before height adjustments.

The pattern cover labels the difficulty Beginner; the supplied description rates it beginner–intermediate. Instructions are in English. Use woven, non-stretch fabric.

For sewing support, contact the pattern maker at the email address provided in the instructions.