Boxer Bow Shorts PROJECT KIT in Acrobat Cotton Linen

Boxer Bow Shorts

by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

Everything you need to sew your own Boxer Bow Shorts in one easy, beginner-friendly sewing kit.

No guesswork, no extra shopping — just open the box and start sewing.

Perfect if you’re new to garment sewing or want a relaxed, confidence-boosting project.

 

Skill Level: Beginner

Techniques Used: Elasticated waistband

Fabric

Acrobat Cotton Linen by Merchant & Mills

A crisp, soft blue vertical stripe — breathable, lightweight and ideal for warm-weather makes.

Choose Your Fabric Length

Select the option that best suits your size and sewing style:

1.5m Fabric (Sizes XXS–2XL)
Allows for 10cm shrinkage.
Cannot guarantee extra for pattern matching or adjustments depending on size.

1.8m Fabric (Sizes 3XL–6XL)
Allows for 10cm shrinkage.
Cannot guarantee extra for pattern matching or adjustments depending on size.

2m Fabric
Choose if you’d like extra fabric for pattern matching or those “oops” moments (we’ve all been there).

2.5m Fabric
Choose if you’d like extra fabric for pattern matching or a potential matchy outfit (ooo la la!).

 

Thread

Gütermann Recycled Thread – 315 Admiral Blue
Always included and perfectly matched to the fabric.

 

Elastic

40mm Elastic (amount depends on fabric choice):

Option "1.5m Fabric" selected: 1.5m elastic included

Option "1.8m / 2m / 2.5m Fabric" selected: 2m elastic included

 

Sewing Pattern (Optional)

Boxer Bow Shorts PDF Pattern by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

PDF ONLY: No printed pattern copy included. Delivered via email after purchase.

To keep the kit affordable, we’ve chosen PDF format only. As this pattern includes two view versions: High Rise and Low Rise. This way you can choose which view suits you, and print the pattern at home or send off the pattern to printed at an A0 printer.

 

Sewing Label

1 × Sew-in label

 

Not Included (But Helpful)

Loop Turner – useful for turning the bow ties inside out

 

Mock-up images have been AI-generated to show how the garment could look in this fabric

Each image has been quality-checked for accuracy

Final garment appearance may vary slightly due to:

• • • Pattern placement

    • Garment size

The fabric composition (Cotton Linen) has been tested with this pattern to ensure suitability and wearability

• • • Beginner-friendly and low pressure

    • Everything arrives together — no extra shopping

    • Eco-friendly, thoughtfully curated materials

    • A relaxed project that lets you focus on sewing, not sourcing.