Pair of Boxer Shorts From Old Shirt - DIY
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Pair of Boxer Shorts From Old Shirt - DIY

shirt size 42 (Indian size)
boxer for kids
Actual body measurements:
waist. : 65 cms, bum : 75 cms, 1 leg (thigh) circumference 50 cms, belly button thru legs to rear 56 cms
Things You Need: an Old Shirt, Basic Tailoring Items

shirt size 42. lay shirt buttoned up on a table
Marking for Cutting


in the photo + marks not connected (refer white lines)are actual body measurements divided by 4 (waist & bum measurements) except leg which is half of leg circumference. add 5 cms to waist, 3 cms each to bum & leg measurements. connect mark as shown.
Cutting


before placing this cut fabric on the other half remove the pocket carefully. we will be stitching the pocket on this half side in a slightly different location.
Cutting the Other Half




place the cut first half on the 2nd , mark & cut neatly.
Just Before Starting to Stitch




now get the sewing machine ready
Stitching




stitch the pocket first, then reverse & assemble the shorts slowly
Waist With Elastic


measure, cut necessary elastic ( I used 7 cms short of actual waist circumference.
stitch the elastic together to form a loop. divide into four equal parts & mark. place & do a temporary stitch on the four marks to the fabric waist. then fold & stitch the waist for a finished boxer shorts.
Finished Boxer



thanks for watching. I am not a professional tailor but do some crafts. sorry if I am not that clear in instructions.
variations to this can be replace elastic with tie strands. adding opening in front for boys.