Shorts L-248-MD — athletic shorts with elasticized waist
Plain athletic shorts pattern with a wide elasticized waist and curved hem in a lightweight knit for training; easy to size.
High-rise short shorts with a wide elasticized waist and no drawcord, a plain body with no visible pockets and a hem cut in a curve at the sides that gives freedom of movement.
Use a polyester jersey or lightweight nylon-spandex with good breathability for athletic use, quick-drying and with seams that don't show. It sells well in women's athletic apparel lines, pairs with tops or tank tops in the same knit and allows plain color variants.
It comes in 8 sizes (XS to 4XL) with the industrial grading already done: pick the sizes you need on the product page, or buy the full size range in one go. Delivered as an A4 PDF to print at home and a true-scale plotter PDF (90, 120 or 150 cm wide); DXF/AAMA, Optitex (PDS), marker (MRK) or Audaces (ADS) files for cutting directly in CAD are available on request. Digital download within 24 hours of payment confirmation.
Professional sewing pattern for women, approved with a sewn sample, with the full industrial size range available. Sizes are chosen on the product page (the base price covers the standard size selection and each extra size adds a small surcharge); the CAD formats include the full size range.
Technical details
- Category: Women's
- Garment type: athletic shorts with elasticized waist
- Season: Summer
- Available sizes (8, chosen on the product page; the full size range can be bought in a single purchase): XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
- Available formats: PDF
- Recommended fabrics: Nylon-spandex knit, Polyester jersey, Spandex knit
- Delivery: digital download within 24 hours of payment confirmation
Prices
- PDF A4 (digital download): US$23
- PDF plotter (digital download): US$47
Also available in other formats on request (PDF A4, PDF plotter, DXF/AAMA, PDS (Optitex), MRK (markers), ADS (Audaces), PLT, CDR and sublimation). Pay with PayPal or a credit/debit card through PayPal; you can check out with or without an account.
How to use it
PDF A4: print at home at 100% (true size), check the test square with a ruler and tape the numbered sheets together. PDF plotter: print at true width at any plotting service. DXF/AAMA, PDS, MRK and ADS: open them directly in your CAD system (Optitex, Audaces, Gerber, Lectra) and cut without tracing.
Frequently asked questions about Shorts L-248-MD
What sizes does the Shorts L-248-MD sewing pattern come in?
Shorts L-248-MD comes in 8 sizes (XS to 4XL) with the industrial size grading already done. On the product page you choose the sizes you need; the CAD formats always include the full size range.
Which formats is Shorts L-248-MD sold in, and how much does it cost?
Shorts L-248-MD is sold as PDF A4 from US$23, PDF plotter from US$47, with the standard size selection; each extra size adds a small surcharge. DXF/AAMA, PDS, MRK and ADS are available on request.
Which fabric suits Shorts L-248-MD?
For Shorts L-248-MD we recommend Nylon-spandex knit, Polyester jersey, Spandex knit. Make a sample first with the fabric you chose: yield, drape and ease change with fabric weight and stretch.
How is Shorts L-248-MD delivered after purchase?
Digital download: the files are enabled within 24 hours of payment confirmation, in your Modeltex account or through the link in the email if you bought without an account.
Can I use Shorts L-248-MD to manufacture and sell clothing?
Yes. Modeltex patterns come with a production-use license: you can sew and sell the garments with no limit on units. The pattern files cannot be resold, published or redistributed.
How do I print Shorts L-248-MD as a PDF at true size without losing scale?
On A4, print at 100%, check the control square with a ruler and tape the sheets together following their numbering. On a plotter, print at true width (90, 120 or 150 cm); never use "fit to page".
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