Folkwear - Hollywood Pants & Shorts Pattern (XS-3XL)

Difficulty: Confident Beginner to Intermediate

Sizes: XS-3XL (approx. UK 4/6-28/30 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

In the early 1930s, the acceptance of women wearing pants in public was influenced by movies and movie stars. Folkwear offers historical knickers, trousers, and shorts patterns, each reflecting different eras.

The Knickers (c. 1931) feature a button-front fly closure, side pockets, and pleats below the knee with shaped cuffs and button closures.

Trousers (c. 1940) have a straight silhouette with a high, wide waistband, back darts, front pleats, and a zipper closure on the left side, falling gracefully straight from the hip to ankle-length.

Shorts (c. 1940) feature a back zipper closure and inverted box pleats at the front and back for a smooth hip fit, offering comfortable fullness at the legs.

Recommended Fabric

Knickers: Medium to heavy weight fabrics such as, cotton, linen, wool, or blends in broadcloth, homespun, or twill. Napped fabrics such as corduroy and velveteen are also suitable.

Trousers: Medium weight, soft fabrics with drape like wool gabardine or challis, as well as cotton or corduroy.

Shorts: Soft or slightly crisp, medium-weight fabrics such as wool challis, cotton, linen, rayon, or blends.

Notions

Knickers

• Thread
• 6x 1/2″ (13mm) buttons
• 1/4 yd (23cm) of lightweight interfacing for cuffs and fly (optional)

Trousers

• Thread
• 2x 1/2″ (13mm) buttons
• 1x 7″ (18 cm) zipper
• 1/4 yd (23cm) of medium weight fusible interfacing for waistband

Shorts

• Thread
• 1x 1/2″ (13mm) button
• 1x 7″ (18cm) zipper
• 1/4 yd (23cm) of lightweight interfacing for waistband (optional)

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.

UK Delivery:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.

We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

Returns

We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.

Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.

Read our full returns policy