Malibu Anti-Chafe Swim Shorts
Women’s shorts with integrated anti-chafe leggings, two length options and versatile finishes for swimming, sport or daily wear.
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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Malibu combines loose outer shorts with fitted anti-chafe leggings in one garment for swimming, exercise, walking or everyday summer wear.
The outer shorts have one length, while the integrated leggings come in a shorter option and a longer version that finishes above the knee.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Choose compatible stretch and woven fabrics for both layers.
- Sew Lycra with an overlocker or stretch-friendly machine stitches.
- Sew the center seams and inseams of the shorts and leggings.
- Form the overlapping sides of the loose outer layer.
- Stretch and attach the waistband evenly to both layers.
- Finish stretch hems with zigzag, a twin needle or another elastic stitch.
Fabric choices
The leggings and waistband must be made from stretchy Lycra. Make the outer shorts in Lycra for swimming or sports, or use quick-drying Tactel for a swim-shorts finish.
Poplin or another woven fabric creates an everyday outer layer. Lycra can be left unhemmed, while fraying woven fabrics should be edge-finished and hemmed.
Make it your own
Sew the complete layered design, the outer shorts alone or the leggings alone. Standalone leggings can use the pattern waistband or an elastic casing.
Add a pocket to the inner Lycra layer, secure the outer layer with a short side seam or extend its coverage over the thigh. Choose either legging length to suit how you plan to wear it.
Pair the swim version with the top from the Ibiza Bikini, or wear a sports version with the Tiana Top.
Pattern sizing
The pattern covers sizes 34/36 through 54/56, corresponding to waists of 64–110 cm and hips of 90–136 cm. A4 and A0 files are provided.
The video class and downloadable A4 and A0 patterns cover the layered garment, both legging lengths and the demonstrated finishing choices.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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