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Fitting Adjustments

In this video, you’ll learn some helpful fitting adjustments for the Kirby shorts.

And here are some additional fitting resources if you need them:


  • Learn some pants fitting basics you can apply to shorts.

  • Seamwork members learn all about pants fitting, including crotch depth adjustments, full belly adjustments, thigh adjustments, rear adjustments, swayback adjustments, and balance in this video sewalong.

  • Understanding ease will help you pick the right size or sizes. This tutorial will teach you all about design and wearing ease.

Learn to Sew Easy Shorts

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:


  • Kirby pattern

  • All-purpose polyester sewing thread

  • Sewing machine needle

  • 1 1/2 yards (1.4 meters) of 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) braided elastic

  • Three 5/8” (15 mm) buttons or snaps

  • 1/4 yard (.23 meters) fusible interfacing

  • Bodkin or large safety pin

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