DAKAR children's pants and shorts pattern PDF
Dakar is a pattern for unisex pants or shorts with two front pockets and a slightly loose fit. It's very easy to put on thanks to its elasticated waistband. Optionally, you can add a decorative drawstring to the waistband and/or make elasticated hems for the pants.
A simple and quick pattern to make that will delight your child in summer and winter.
Available from 3 to 12 years old.
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Video tutorial
Size range
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old.
See size guideSewing level
Easy
What you will learn with this pattern: how to make pockets and an elasticated waistband.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Suggestion tissus
- Chaîne et trame : popeline, double gaze, viscose, lin, jacquard, velours côtelé
- Maille : jersey, French terry, sweat, nid d’abeille
- Fournitures
- Élastique souple de 3 cm de large pour la ceinture
- Ou élastique fantaisie de 3 cm minimum de large (dans ce cas, il est préférable de le monter avec une aiguille double)
- Élastique de 1 cm de large (pour bas de jambes longues, option)
- Toile fine thermocollante (5x2 cm) en option
- Cordon plat pour décoration à la ceinture en option
Contents of the pattern
- French tutorial
- English tutorial
- PDF pattern (multi-size and size by size) A4 or US letter format: 12 pages from 3 to 7 years, 17 pages from 8 to 12 years
- PDF pattern A0 format: 1 page
- Projectable PDF pattern
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
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Bonus
A practical sheet is available for free access on the site.





















