Angelia Shorts are essential for your summer wardrobe. Sitting slightly below the waist, Angelia Shorts have a contoured waistband with a button closure and a fly front zipper. They also feature a flat front and a relaxed fit at the thighs. Three views are included in the pattern.
View A
View A is a streamlined version of the shorts with 4” (10 cm) inseam. This view is perfect for someone who is newer to shorts sewing, and wants to focus on learning how to do a fly front zipper, and/or contour waistband. You should use View A when you sew your test garment to check the fit.
View B
View B looks so polished that no one would guess that you sew these yourself! It has all the bells and whistles:
Front patch pockets
Angled pocket tab closures
Cuffs
Bottom side tabs
Front coin pocket and back patch pockets with button closures
Belt loops
4 1/2” (11.5 cm) inseam
View C
View C is the longer view of the shorts. It has:
A length that falls right below the knees
Waist drawstring
Leg drawstrings
Front patch pockets with button closures
Back patch pockets with button closures
You could also swap some features to create a view of your own! For example, you can easily add back pocket to your View A or remove angled pocket tab closures from your View B.
Print only the size(s) you need with “layers” feature (no more mingled lines!)
Sizes: 00 – 20 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Skill Level: Intermediate+
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? Angelia Shorts pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!
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Angelia Shorts Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF) was last modified: August 17th, 2024 by kennis
Additional information
Sizes
00 to 20
Skill level
Intermediate+
Knit or woven
Woven
Format
Digital download
File
A0, A4 / US Letter
Layers
Included
Seam allowances
Included
Material
Primary fabric Bottom-weight or medium-weight woven fabric with or without stretch, such as twill, poplin, cotton blends, linen and denim. Knit fabric is not suitable.
Interfacing Use light- to medium- weight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing.
Other Materials
View A
One (1) 7" (18 cm) or longer zipper
One (1) 3/4" (1.9 cm) button
View B
One (1) 7" (18 cm) or longer zipper
Eight (8) 3/4" (1.9 cm) buttons
View C
One (1) 7" (18 cm) or longer zipper
Five (5) 3/4" (1.9 cm) buttons
Five (5) yard (460 cm) cording or ribbon
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
Imperial/Yards
Metric/cm
14 reviews for Angelia Shorts Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah –
It is a great pattern. Even with the mock pair I made, they still ran a bit big. I will try the smaller size next and use what I already made for working in my garden.
Rated 4 out of 5
pkdallaire1 –
Great instructions, great pattern. Very good details provided to make the process easy. But I made view A with no modifications and according to my measurements and I found them to be much much too big. Like more than two inches all around I will try them again, and will size down one or two sizes!
Rated 5 out of 5
Barbara –
Kinnis was quick to contact me and clearly explain what I had overlooked. I have now finished a View A muslin and am very pleased. Can’t wait to start View B.
So, I have changed my rating from three stars to five stars. I have sewn Itch-to-stitch patterns before and (now) find them easy to read and sew.
Barbara
Rated 3 out of 5
Barbara –
Is anyone else have issues with the View A waistband instructions? I have tried every combination I can imagine and still haven’t been successful. HELP!
I have made a lot tops, blouses and dresses, but am a rookie at shorts and trousers. I really want to give this pattern a better rating and will when I can figure out the waistband.
Rated 3 out of 5
Jill –
The pattern was easy to construct, but some of the instructions were a little hard to follow for me. As I am new at sewing clothes, the shorts had some issues when I finished. I will attempt another pair later.
Rated 4 out of 5
Anne –
These are the absolute BEST fitting shorts! I only had to make one very small adustment – I took in the side seams 1/4″ at the waist, the back darts and additional 1/8″ and the back seam 1/4″ in at the waist (waist smaller than the size I had to cut for my hips).
I love ALL of the patterns you make – they always fit me so well with hardly any pattern changes.
I do prefer a 1/2″ seam allowance (this pattern seems to be an older one and perhaps you were doing 3/8″ seam allowances then?). The 1/2″ seam allowance is just easier with the markings on my needle plate on my machine.
I am currently making my third pair, with two more in the works!
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Great shorts, lots of details
Rated 5 out of 5
Nastia –
Great pattern!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeannette –
So cute. Easy to follow instructions.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Very cute. Look forward to making many more of these!
Rated 5 out of 5
Fiona –
I like the details on the pockets. Another nice pattern from Itch to Stitch
Rated 5 out of 5
Jennifer –
Beautiful details and good fit
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Great shorts pattern. The style features make this short stand out from the ordinary basics. Again the detail to each step is wonderful. All levels of sewers can make a great pair of shorts that look anything but homemade!
Rated 5 out of 5
mahidc –
I’m wearing them today again… I’ve made two shorts using this pattern, and will make more. The little details make this pattern unique but the fit and longer length make them my favorite pair of shorts. I did lower the front waistband a bit as I like it a little lower in the front. It falls just on my belly button without this adjustment. It’s loose, without bagginess, and has great, stylish, useful pockets. The instructions are very well written and easy to understand. This is my go to pattern for shorts now, but I’m getting ready to make the Belize… and that one looks like a quickie. ?
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Body Measurements
inch
cm
00
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Waist
253⁄8
64.5
263⁄4
68
281⁄8
71.5
291⁄2
75
307⁄8
78.5
321⁄4
82
335⁄8
85.5
35
89
363⁄8
92.5
373⁄4
96
391⁄8
99.5
401⁄2
103
Hip
331⁄8
84
341⁄2
87.5
357⁄8
91
371⁄4
94.5
385⁄8
98
40
101.5
413⁄8
105
423⁄4
108.5
441⁄8
112
451⁄2
115.5
467⁄8
119
481⁄4
122.5
How to choose your size
Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
Sarah –
It is a great pattern. Even with the mock pair I made, they still ran a bit big. I will try the smaller size next and use what I already made for working in my garden.
pkdallaire1 –
Great instructions, great pattern. Very good details provided to make the process easy. But I made view A with no modifications and according to my measurements and I found them to be much much too big. Like more than two inches all around I will try them again, and will size down one or two sizes!
Barbara –
Kinnis was quick to contact me and clearly explain what I had overlooked. I have now finished a View A muslin and am very pleased. Can’t wait to start View B.
So, I have changed my rating from three stars to five stars. I have sewn Itch-to-stitch patterns before and (now) find them easy to read and sew.
Barbara
Barbara –
Is anyone else have issues with the View A waistband instructions? I have tried every combination I can imagine and still haven’t been successful. HELP!
I have made a lot tops, blouses and dresses, but am a rookie at shorts and trousers. I really want to give this pattern a better rating and will when I can figure out the waistband.
Jill –
The pattern was easy to construct, but some of the instructions were a little hard to follow for me. As I am new at sewing clothes, the shorts had some issues when I finished. I will attempt another pair later.
Anne –
These are the absolute BEST fitting shorts! I only had to make one very small adustment – I took in the side seams 1/4″ at the waist, the back darts and additional 1/8″ and the back seam 1/4″ in at the waist (waist smaller than the size I had to cut for my hips).
I love ALL of the patterns you make – they always fit me so well with hardly any pattern changes.
I do prefer a 1/2″ seam allowance (this pattern seems to be an older one and perhaps you were doing 3/8″ seam allowances then?). The 1/2″ seam allowance is just easier with the markings on my needle plate on my machine.
I am currently making my third pair, with two more in the works!
Anonymous –
Great shorts, lots of details
Nastia –
Great pattern!
Jeannette –
So cute. Easy to follow instructions.
Anonymous –
Very cute. Look forward to making many more of these!
Fiona –
I like the details on the pockets. Another nice pattern from Itch to Stitch
Jennifer –
Beautiful details and good fit
Anonymous –
Great shorts pattern. The style features make this short stand out from the ordinary basics. Again the detail to each step is wonderful. All levels of sewers can make a great pair of shorts that look anything but homemade!
mahidc –
I’m wearing them today again… I’ve made two shorts using this pattern, and will make more. The little details make this pattern unique but the fit and longer length make them my favorite pair of shorts. I did lower the front waistband a bit as I like it a little lower in the front. It falls just on my belly button without this adjustment. It’s loose, without bagginess, and has great, stylish, useful pockets. The instructions are very well written and easy to understand. This is my go to pattern for shorts now, but I’m getting ready to make the Belize… and that one looks like a quickie. ?