Knit Biking Shorts Video Series - Part 1 of 4
Hi, My name is Naomi and I am the creator of a company called 2 And Or 4 (www.2andor4.com) who makes handmade products for your 2 legged loved ones and your 4 legged loved ones.
We will be making knit biking shorts that I will use under my summer skirts and dresses to avoid potentially embarrassing situations. This Video series (4 videos) will take you through putting together the PDF pattern pieces, shortening the rise on the pattern (if you need it), cutting out the pattern on fabric, and finally sewing the biking shorts. This is a beginner friendly pattern.
Part 2 - Shortening the Rise of a Pattern will release tomorrow, July 28th, 2023.
The following are some of the items used in this video. I have no affiliations nor do I receive any form of compensation if you purchase from these links.
Patterns for Knit Biking Shorts on Etsy are listed below. Both Patterns are very similar but instructions to sew are different. The Method you choose is personal preference. I bought patterns when they were on sale (under $5 each).
Shakti Patterns Shop
Biking Shorts Pattern
www.etsy.com/listing/14970559...
Similar Pattern
Pattern Couture Shop
Ava Shorts Pattern
www.etsy.com/listing/14470114...
Materials and Tools Needed for this pattern:
1) 1 yard (or less depending on your size) of 4-Way Stretch Knit fabric. I chose a 95% Cotton / 5 % Spandex (60” wide) fabric that I got at Joann’s but there are many more choices out there from other sources.
2) General Purpose Sewing Thread to match
3) 3/4” or 1” non-roll elastic (enough to go around your waist)
4) Scissors for paper cutting (do NOT use your fabric scissors)
5) Tape or glue stick to put pattern together
6) Rotary Cutter and/or scissors for fabric
7) Fabric Weights or Pins to hold pattern down on fabric
8) Pins or Clips to use on fabric
9) Sewing Machine that can do a zig-zag or knit stitch
10) Serger (Optional)