Madeline Shorts | PDF

the boxer short, reimagined

$12.00

4.8 (7 reviews)

Technical Sketches • Fabric Requirements • Measurements • Notions

Difficulty: Beginner

Size Inclusive

Projector File

A0 File

A4 & US Letter File

Video Tutorial

Layered Files

Thoroughly Tested

Woven

The Madeline Shorts are relaxed boxer-style shorts. Featuring a wide leg and elastic waistband, they combine comfort with a clean, structured finish.

Features:
- size inclusive: our 15 custom sizes range from 34-62in(86-156cm) hip
- elasticated waistband
- wide-leg silhouette
- deep hem
- large inseam pockets anchored into waistband
- cropped Bermuda length
- designed for woven fabrics

Included with your purchase:
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. After purchase, you will gain instant access to your downloads that include:
- Beginner-friendly, detailed, and illustrated instruction booklet (PDF)
- Beginner-friendly video tutorial
- Multiple printing options. All files are layered which allow you to print only your selected size. Learn more here:
— Projector file (cut out pattern pieces using a projector. Learn more here)
— A0 file (print pattern pieces on a large paper at a copyshop. Learn more here)
— A4/US Letter file (print pattern pieces using an at-home printer, and tape or glue them together. Learn more here)

Ideal fabrics:
- linen
- cotton poplin
- cotton twill

Also works well with:
- light to mid-weight wovens including:
— viscose
— tencel
— chambray
— quilting cotton
— denim (light to heavy weight)

Lining / pocket fabric:
- cotton lawn
- voile
- lightweight cotton

Tips:
- Heavier fabrics like denim create a more structured, tailored silhouette.
- Lightweight fabrics create a softer, more relaxed drape.
- Pocket bags must be made from lightweight fabric to reduce bulk.
- While designed for wovens, the pattern can be adapted for light weight knits with stable recovery.

Required sewing level:
- Beginner. Designed specifically for sewists making their first garment.

Skills you will learn from the instruction booklet/video tutorial:
- sewing straight seams
- inserting elastic waistband
- sewing inseam pockets
- anchoring pockets into waistband
- sewing a double-fold hem

Tools you will need:
- sewing machine
- iron
- measuring tape
*Note: additional required notions can be found above.

Fit notes:
- Choose your size based on your hip measurement (see our “Measurements” chart above).
- Designed with a relaxed fit through the hips and legs.
- Elastic waistband provides flexible fit.

Main gallery:
- Model #1 is 5’6” (1.67m) tall and wearing size 4.
- Model #2 is 5’5” (1.6m) tall and wearing size 1.
- See the “Fabric Inspiration” section below for links to the fabrics used in the main gallery.

Tester gallery:
- Our testers span our 15 custom sizes range from 34-62in(86-156cm) hip (see our “Measurements” chart above).
- For more information on their makes and the fabric they used, each tester’s Instagram handle is below their picture.

@Ana.zie.makes

@Annemie.weymeersch

@Babykiwiandme

@carly.romney

@ezhink

@indieupcycled

@junifers

@KristyMadeIt

@Made.by.meems

@mallory_made_creations

@MostlySammyPics

@QuiltsByMaya_

@sew.evie

@Sewficionada

@sewing.to.outrun.my.stash

@Soozcreates

@The.sewing.engineer

@Thriftyniftysewer

@Tringestudio

@Valyrian.needle

Click to zoom on community makes.

The Madeline Shorts are relaxed boxer-style shorts. Featuring a wide leg and elastic waistband, they combine comfort with a clean, structured finish.

Features:
- size inclusive: our 15 custom sizes range from 34-62in(86-156cm) hip
- elasticated waistband
- wide-leg silhouette
- deep hem
- large inseam pockets anchored into waistband
- cropped Bermuda length
- designed for woven fabrics

Included with your purchase:
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. After purchase, you will gain instant access to your downloads that include:
- Beginner-friendly, detailed, and illustrated instruction booklet (PDF)
- Beginner-friendly video tutorial
- Multiple printing options. All files are layered which allow you to print only your selected size. Learn more here:
— Projector file (cut out pattern pieces using a projector. Learn more here)
— A0 file (print pattern pieces on a large paper at a copyshop. Learn more here)
— A4/US Letter file (print pattern pieces using an at-home printer, and tape or glue them together. Learn more here)

Ideal fabrics:
- linen
- cotton poplin
- cotton twill

Also works well with:
- light to mid-weight wovens including:
— viscose
— tencel
— chambray
— quilting cotton
— denim (light to heavy weight)

Lining / pocket fabric:
- cotton lawn
- voile
- lightweight cotton

Tips:
- Heavier fabrics like denim create a more structured, tailored silhouette.
- Lightweight fabrics create a softer, more relaxed drape.
- Pocket bags must be made from lightweight fabric to reduce bulk.
- While designed for wovens, the pattern can be adapted for light weight knits with stable recovery.

Required sewing level:
- Beginner. Designed specifically for sewists making their first garment.

Skills you will learn from the instruction booklet/video tutorial:
- sewing straight seams
- inserting elastic waistband
- sewing inseam pockets
- anchoring pockets into waistband
- sewing a double-fold hem

Tools you will need:
- sewing machine
- iron
- measuring tape
*Note: additional required notions can be found above.

Fit notes:
- Choose your size based on your hip measurement (see our “Measurements” chart above).
- Designed with a relaxed fit through the hips and legs.
- Elastic waistband provides flexible fit.

Main gallery:
- Model #1 is 5’6” (1.67m) tall and wearing size 4.
- Model #2 is 5’5” (1.6m) tall and wearing size 1.
- See the “Fabric Inspiration” section below for links to the fabrics used in the main gallery.

Tester gallery:
- Our testers span our 15 custom sizes range from 34-62in(86-156cm) hip (see our “Measurements” chart above).
- For more information on their makes and the fabric they used, each tester’s Instagram handle is below their picture.