Buy the ME2041 Men's Convertible Trousers and Shorts sewing pattern from Know Me. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. Men's shorts and pants, that convert to shorts using zipper, have cargo pockets, fly front zipper, waistband with belt loops for twill tape or webbing belt with parachute buckle closure.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Cotton blends, lightweight twill, linen blends, polyester blends, ripstop nylon. Interfacing; Lightweight fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: AA (34 – 42) BB (44 – 52). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B: One 7" (18cm) zipper, 3/4" (2cm) hook and loop tape: 8" (20cm) length for A, 4" (10cm) length for B, 1 3/8 yds. (1.2m) of 1" (2.5cm) twill tape or webbing, one 5/8" (1.5cm) button, one parachute buckle with a 1" (2.5cm) opening. Also for A: Two 9" (23cm) zippers, two 34" (86cm) separating zippers (adjust to fit).

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