Kids Elastic Waist Bermuda Summer Shorts

These Bermuda-length summer shorts are made for everyday wear, with a comfortable elastic waistband that children can pull on without help and neatly finished side pockets for small treasures. The relaxed unisex cut works equally well for boys and girls, making it a practical pattern to sew more than once in a growing wardrobe.

Lightweight to medium-weight woven cottons such as poplin, chambray, cotton twill or linen blends suit the shape well, holding the knee-skimming length without feeling stiff. Softer fabrics give a more casual drape, while crisper weaves keep the silhouette tidy. Sew a few pairs for holidays, playground days, summer camp or warm-weather travel, and layer them with a tee or shirt for simple seasonal outfits.

Sizes run from 2Y to 12Y (2Y, 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y, 8Y, 10Y, 12Y). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on US Letter paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.