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Dorian

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Medium weight woven fabrics such as twill, denim, linen, and linen blends.

    1/2 yard (.5 meters) of lightweight woven fabric for the pocket bag lining, such as poplin, batiste, quilting cotton, or lawn.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, sewing machine needle, zipper foot, 3/8 yards (.3 meters) of fusible lightweight interfacing, metal/coil zipper (sizes 0 - 6: 5" (13 cm), 8 - 26: 7" (18 cm)), 1 jeans button or 5/8" (15 mm) button, 3/4 yards (.7 meters) of 1"(2.5 cm) braided elastic, optional: large safety pin, topstitching needle, topstitching thread.

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  • Sizing & Fit

    Sarai is wearing size 6 Dorian shorts with a swayback adjustment. Her measurements are 27 1/2", 39" and she is 5’5".

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

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    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

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Pattern Extras

Dorian Bonus

The member bonus for the Dorian shorts turns them into pants! These pants have all the same features as the Dorian shorts, and they crop around the ankles.

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