Description
The Riptide Reversible Shorties pattern is intended for spandex blend knit fabrics and has multiple options to meet your changing needs.
The Riptide Shorties pattern provides:
– Information for maternity modifications.
– Detailed instructions on how to make the shorts reversible.
– Maternity/Low, Mid, and High Rise options
The pattern comes in sizes XXS to 3XL.
This is a pattern you can come back to again and again as your body and your life changes. Enjoy! Come and show off your style in our 5 out of 4 Patterns Group on Facebook.
AS ALWAYS…
This listing is for a downloaded PDF sewing pattern, NOT a finished product. Your download should immediately pop up after purchasing, but you can also log into your account at any time and download the package again. Your downloads will include a professionally drawn pattern with trimless pages and layers.
The pattern pieces included are formatted for 8.5×11, A4 (typically outside of the US), Projector, and A0 printers. Please remember to NOT use the A4 pattern unless you are located outside of the US and own an A4 printer and A4 paper. The A0 pattern is specifically designed for large format printing. You have permission from 5 out of 4 Patterns to have this pattern printed at your local copy shop.
The separate tutorial download includes hyperlinks to help you navigate to whichever options you’re interested in doing. It also includes professionally drawn images for each tutorial step as well as pictures for steps that might be a little tricky. We take great pains to make the tutorial as clear as possible! We’ve even included links to our YouTube channel, where you can find video tutorials on certain steps.
Materials:
- 1 yard of Lycra blend knit fabric such as nylon lycra
- clear elastic
- serger and walking foot are helpful but not required
- Wash Away Wonder Tape
- 1/4 or 3/8″ clear elastic
The Riptide Reversible Shorties are available for women’s sizes XXS-3XL. The size chart and fabric requirements are listed in the last image.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email (info@5outof4.com) if you have any questions. We’d love to see you in our Facebook group and on Instagram too!
Andrea C. –
These were a dream to sew! I had never worked with swim material before making these bottoms, so I was a little intimidated and apprehensive. But the instructions were easy, clear and precise, which gave me the confidence to get them done! The shorties are extremely comfortable and the fit is amazing. You can choose between the different options to give you the best style that would make you feel confident and comfortable. I’ve made two pair already, and definitely plan on adding more to my swim wardrobe this summer.
Danielle Storm –
So fast, and so easy! While not a spandex newbie, this was my very first time using a PDF pattern — the sizing was simply perfect, the instructions easy to understand, and the most intimidating part (for me!) — printing and putting the pattern together — was a piece of cake. Very well designed, and very flattering too!
Tarah –
These are by far the most comfortable swim bottoms I have ever worn. They don’t ride up and have the perfect amount of coverage. The pattern was easy to follow and the ability to select only the size you need to print is icing on the cake!
Steph Miles (verified owner) –
This is the first time I’ve ever been motivated leave a pattern review online.. but I must shout from the rooftops, the Riptide Shorties pattern is a WINNER! I saw a version of the Shorties on a Facebook forum, bought the pattern before dinner, and by bedtime had sewn up my first pair. I had a ready-to-wear swim top that needed bottoms that would be stylish and cute, not “homemade” looking, no fuss to sew, and would flatter my 40 year old mamma-body.
The pattern was easy to print and put together, the instructions were good, and they sewed up really quickly. I LOVE the fit and the finished look, absolutely 100% what I was hoping for! The only thing I would do differently is perhaps not stretch the elastic around the leg openings, but otherwise no adjustments necessary for the next pair. So hard to find a pattern that fits right outta the gate! I think my favorite thing is how professional they look. Nothing worse then sewing up a garment and looking like you stepped out of home-ec class. The Riptide Shorties look like ready-to-wear and fit like a dream. BUY THIS PATTERN!
Paula (verified owner) –
Love my riptide shorties! First time EVER making me swim shorts! They were surprisingly easy and I loved wearing them.
Rachelle Summers (verified owner) –
These are amazing! I made them along with the Agility cross back bra to wear to the waterslide park and it was fantastic! Climbing stairs, running after a toddler, sliding, swimming – they stayed put the entire time!
Melissa (verified owner) –
Such a cute swim short! I love that it is reversible. The are cute on any body!
Crystal Anderson (verified owner) –
This pattern is amazing! Even with my issues with my own legs, I’m ok flaunting my stuff with these bottoms!
The ruching ties are very flattering and the sizing is on par with reality!
The instructions are easy to follow – just ensure you read the gusset portion VERY carefully – it looks confusing, but once you get it, it’s a breeze!
They are super comfy and I’ve made 3 pairs so far!
Parris Southworth (verified owner) –
Talk about a great pair of shorties! I’m a size XL and these are the first pair of swim shorties that are cut with consideration for a curvier lady and look great on me without making me feel exposed. I love that the waistband is foldable if you want, or not and very comfy. A dream to sew! I love them so much that I made a pair of “around the house” shorties in cotton lycra fabric for comfort. Love them!