Men's Casual Shorts with Elastic Waistband

These casual shorts for men combine an easy elastic drawstring waistband with practical side pockets, making them a straightforward project for anyone building a comfortable everyday wardrobe. The relaxed athletic shape skips zips and buttons entirely, so the pattern suits confident beginners as well as sewists who want a quick, repeatable make in several colours.

Stable knits such as French terry, cotton jersey or a sweatshirt fleece give the shorts a soft lounge feel, while lightweight woven cottons, linen blends or technical nylon keep them cool and quick-drying for training. Wear them for running and gym sessions, weekend errands, holidays by the water, or simply around the house on warm evenings.

Sizes run from XS to 5XL (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on A4 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.