AVANA children's pants and shorts paper sewing pattern
Avana is a pattern for unisex wide-leg pants and shorts for children. This model features a loose fit, an elasticated waistband (adjustable or not), and two front pocket options. Four lengths are available: long, 7/8, 3/4, and shorts. Optionally, you can add two types of straps (crossed or with posts).
A pattern with an urban or nautical style.
Available from 3 to 12 years old.
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Video tutorial
This pattern does not yet have a video. The instruction booklet will guide you through your creation.
Size range
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 years old.
See size guideSewing level
Easy to intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: sewing pockets, assembling a belt and suspenders.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Woven fabrics: cotton canvas, linen canvas, denim, seersucker, gingham, fine and soft corduroy, soft jacquard, double gauze
- Knit: French terry
- Supplies
- Adjustable elastic (with regularly spaced buttonholes for adjustment) 2 to 2.5 cm wide
- Or a classic soft elastic 2.5 to 3 cm wide
- Lightweight fusible interfacing (50*20cm)
- 8 decorative buttons 20 mm optional for the sailor version 2
- 4 buttons of 15 mm optional for the straps
- Including 2 buttons of 15 mm for the soft adjustable elastic option
For example: for shorts version 1 in size 3 years without decorative waistband, with straps -> need 55 - 10 = 45 cm (without straps = 35 cm)
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. On this pattern, the pieces do not overlap.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The cover is shipped upon receipt of payment.
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