Equal Junior Boxer Shorts

EQUAL Junior: the boxer shorts pattern designed to be sewn — kids & teens

EQUAL Junior is a jersey boxer shorts pattern for kids and teens, designed to learn how to sew neat, comfortable, long-lasting underwear—without simplified construction.

Lined front, burrito-style gusset, elastic waistband applied under tension, clean inside with no irritating seams: this pattern follows exactly the same logic as the adult boxer shorts, adapted to kids’ and teens’ body shapes.

Functional, comfortable, durable boxer shorts designed for everyday wear.

Level: confident beginner
Sizes: 6 to 14 years
Style: kids’ & teens’ jersey boxer shorts, lined front, integrated gusset, exposed elastic waistband.

🧷 FABRIC, NOTIONS & YARDAGE

Recommended fabrics
– Cotton jersey
– Cotton–elastane jersey
– Modal jersey
– Bamboo jersey

This pattern is designed exclusively for stretch fabrics.
Avoid rigid or low-stretch fabrics, which reduce comfort and make construction harder.

Required stretch
About 15% stretch.
A stretch test is included in the booklet to check fabric compatibility.

Yardage (all sizes)
Main fabric: 140 × 35 cm
Lining: 40 × 20 cm

Notions
Boxer waistband elastic
(length varies by age; detailed chart included in the booklet)
Stretch or jersey needles

🔧 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Sewing machine: essential
– zigzag stitch for seams
– stretch stitch for the waistband and hems

The EQUAL Junior pattern can be sewn entirely on a sewing machine.

Serger/overlocker: recommended (not required)
It makes assembly easier, but it’s not essential to complete the pattern successfully.

🧵 WHAT’S INCLUDED

A4 PDF pattern + A0 sheet
🖨️ Print A4 at full scale (100%), no scaling.
Optional layers so you can print only the size you need.

Step-by-step instruction booklet (A5 format)
🖨️ Print double-sided (choose “flip on short edge”).

Detailed instructions for:
– sewing a lined front,
– attaching a gusset with no visible seam,
– using the sandwich / burrito method,
– applying an elastic waistband under tension,
– finishing the leg hems,
– achieving a clean inside, with no unnecessary bulk.

🎥 FREE VIDEO TUTORIAL

The full video tutorial for the EQUAL Junior boxer shorts is available here.
It shows every step in real conditions:
– preparing and assembling the front pieces,
– assembling the gusset,
– attaching the elastic waistband.

🪡 WHY THIS PATTERN

EQUAL Junior lets you make comfortable, high-quality boys’ boxer shorts.
It teaches neat, repeatable techniques—identical to those used for the adult boxer shorts—while creating a comfortable, long-lasting garment.

A truly practical learning pattern—useful, and actually worn.

📦 TECHNICAL INFO

PDF pattern available for download immediately after purchase
For personal use only — reproduction prohibited
Designed and tested by Studio Paule
Contact: admin@studio-paule.com