Sewing Pattern Tutorial: How to Sew a Songe Jogger Shorts in French Terry

Give Your Songe Shorts a New Twist!

The Songe pattern is perfect for sewing adorable pyjama shorts, but why stop there? In this new video tutorial, I'll show you how to adapt the pattern using French Terry sweat knit and a ribbed waistband for a comfy, sporty look.

This is a simple and quick modification, giving you the opportunity to transform your shorts into a versatile, everyday piece with a casual sportswear vibe. You'll find all the details on supplies and adjustments in the dedicated Journal the Journal article dedicated to this sewing hack .

Need styling inspiration? These knit shorts look adorable paired with the Ressac sweatshirt, but they also work beautifully with a polo shirt, a cosy knit jumper, a denim shirt, or even a windbreaker for a preppy, minimalist, and effortlessly cool look.

The techniques covered in this easy step-by-step guide are:

• Sewing Italian pockets

• Make a ribbed waistband

• Inserting elastic into a casing

• Finishing with a twin needle

Happy sewing!