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Lightweight retro shorts for warm summer days
The Joss shorts with suspenders are designed for comfort, simplicity, and a timeless retro look. Perfect for hot days when your child needs nothing but soft, breathable fabric.
One pattern, multiple styles
You can sew with buttonholes, snaps, or keep it simple – it’s up to you.
Why you’ll love this sewing pattern
Difficulty
Suitable for confident beginners to intermediate sewists
Simple construction, but basic knowledge of woven fabrics is recommended
Fabric recommendations
Best for woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, or muslin
You can also use knit fabrics if preferred
Fabric requirement: approx. up to 0.5 meter
Additional supplies
Buttons, snaps, or press studs
Sewing machines
Overlock (serger) or regular sewing machine
If using an overlock, a securing stitch is recommended
A summer essential you’ll sew again and again
Comfortable, versatile, and effortlessly stylish – perfect for everyday wear or handmade gifts.
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Are the patterns suitable for beginners?
Yes, the patterns are accompanied by a photographic tutorial, where I explain step-by-step how to sew each part. Patterns that are not suitable for beginners will be clearly marked as "Advanced".
What do Shibaba's patterns include?
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Can I buy the finished product? Not just the pattern?
Unfortunately, this is not possible at the moment. I am not currently selling any finished products
Do patterns include seam allowances?
Older patterns include seam allowances, and new ones currently do not. Based on our experience, we decided to test patterns without seam allowances, as beginners found them problematic when working with multi-part patterns and rigid materials. We are gradually replacing all patterns with this format and are thinking about how to further simplify sewing for beginners. Patterns with seam allowances are marked, as are patterns without seam allowances.
Do the patterns have video tutorials?
Not all of them, but some are
