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The Parker Bermuda Shorts are an easygoing everyday essential designed with comfort, movement, and practicality in mind. With their oversized fit, relaxed wide legs, and below-the-knee length, Parker has a laid-back silhouette that works just as well for school days as it does for weekends, holidays, and outdoor play.

The shorts feature a fully elasticated waistband, making them comfortable to wear and easy for children to pull on and off independently. Curved side-seam pockets provide plenty of room for little everyday treasures while keeping the front clean and simple, and a rectangular patch pocket at the back adds a classic casual detail.

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PATTERN FEATURES:

• Oversized, relaxed fit
• Bermuda/below-the-knee length
• Comfortable pull-on elastic waistband
• Wide, easy-fitting legs for unrestricted movement
• Curved side-seam pockets
• Single rectangular back patch pocket
• Suitable for woven fabrics and stable knit fabrics

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SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

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PATTERN INCLUDES:

• Home Printer files for A4/US Letter
• Copy Shop large-format file
• Projector file
• Illustrated instructions

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SIZING: MEN/UNISEX XXS – 5XL

Because Parker is intentionally oversized, consider the finished-garment measurements and your preferred amount of ease when selecting a size.

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RECOMMENDED FABRIC:

Designed for woven fabrics or stable knit fabrics, Parker can look very different depending on your fabric choice. Choose cotton poplin, linen or linen blends, lightweight canvas, chambray, denim, twill, or similar woven fabrics for a more structured shape. Stable French terry, ponte, sweatshirt fabric, or other low-stretch knits can be used for an even softer, more relaxed version.

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STYLING IDEAS

Parker is designed as a versatile everyday piece that can easily move between casual, playful, and slightly more put-together outfits. For school or everyday wear, pair the shorts with a simple T-shirt, sweatshirt, polo shirt, or relaxed button-up and sneakers. For warmer weather, style them with a loose tank, sandals, or canvas shoes.

For a modern oversized look, combine Parker with a boxy T-shirt or sweatshirt, crew socks, and chunky sneakers. Linen or lightweight cotton versions work especially well with a simple woven shirt for a relaxed summer outfit, while twill, canvas, denim, or French terry versions are great for cooler transitional weather.

The simple construction also makes Parker a useful wardrobe-basic pattern to sew repeatedly—change the fabric, pocket details, or coordinating tops to create everything from comfortable play shorts to a more polished school outfit.