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£15.95
★ New Release · Keystone Series
Digital Pattern · Roughcut
The Keystone Shorts
A premium modular sewing pattern inspired by traditional heritage workwear and vintage denim construction. Not a fixed pattern with one outcome — a complete construction system that lets you choose your own build path.
£15.95
$20 USD / €18 EUR / ¥3,150 JPY — price converts automatically at checkout
Before You Buy — Read This
This is a digital sewing pattern. Your files are sent automatically by email straight after checkout.
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The Pattern
Part of the Keystone Series
Modular · Heritage Workwear
Skill Level 3 / 5
1 Keystone Shorts
Built around interchangeable systems engineered to work together — allowing you to customise the garment while learning how traditional denim garments are actually constructed. The goal isn't just another sewing pattern; it's teaching you why garments are built the way they are.
Part of the wider Keystone Series, beginning with the Keystone Denims and continuing with the upcoming Keystone Jacket. Each project introduces new techniques while reinforcing skills learnt in previous builds.
Fully Modular System
Choose your build path
Every option is engineered to work together — mix and match based on style, skill level, or experimentation.
⊕Classic or Pleated Front Panels
⊕One-Piece Button Fly or Two-Piece Zipper Fly
⊕Multiple Back Pocket Systems
⊕Standard or Buckle Yokes
⊕Optional Carpenter Details
⊕Fireman Waistband Extensions
⊕A Range of Utility Features
No two builds need to look the same — and every choice teaches a different piece of traditional construction logic.
The Handbook
Prepared before you even cut fabric
The pattern includes a comprehensive handbook covering choosing your build, understanding the modular systems, organising pattern pieces, layered sizing, printing and tiling, hardware recommendations, fabric selection, and pre-cut preparation — so the sewing tutorial itself can focus purely on construction.
Course & Tutorials
Two complete ways to build it
A full in-depth workshop tutorial covers every system end to end. A condensed point-of-view construction tutorial follows the build hands-on, in real time. Dedicated Help videos also cover printing and pattern preparation separately.
Need help with printing or pattern preparation specifically? Dedicated Help videos covering tiling and prep are linked on the Help page.
Open Help PageSkill Level
Skill Level 3 / 5
The pattern encourages makers to understand construction techniques, think in systems, and build the confidence to eventually design and modify their own clothing.
✓Button fly or zip fly construction
✓Front panel system construction
✓Back pocket systems
✓Yoke construction
✓Waistband extension techniques
✓Layered sizing & pattern organisation
New to Roughcut? If you're a complete beginner, start with our free patterns (Industrial Tote, Kit Duffle) before tackling this pattern.
Press Here — Start PagePrinting Correctly
📐 Printing Box
- Files included for A0, A4 and US Letter
- Print at 100% / actual size — never "scale to fit"
- Measure the 2" × 2" test square before cutting any fabric (has to be perfect)
- Print from a laptop/computer for the most reliable print settings
- A0 print files for this pattern span 5 sheets — A0 files can be taken to a local print shop
- Printed & Shipped is also available if you'd rather skip tiling & sticking at home
📎 Tiling Pages?
If you're printing at home on A4 or US Letter, your pages need tiling and sticking together before cutting fabric. Full instructions are also covered in the handbook and on the Help page.
Open Help PageSeam Allowance
✂️ Seam Allowance Box
- Every Roughcut pattern (except a few early patterns like the Ushanka Cap and Duffle Bag) already has 1/4" seam allowance built in
- Cut directly on the pattern line — no need to add anything
- Fly, yoke and pocket areas may use different allowances — these are stated in the tutorial and handbook
- If unsure, watch the tutorial before cutting
⚠ First Build? Read This First
- Read the full handbook before cutting — it explains how to choose your build and prepare your pieces
- Buy a little extra denim — modular construction leaves little room for re-cutting if you make a mistake
- Don't cut your final fabric until your test square is correct
- Watch the workshop tutorial before cutting into good fabric
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Built for your home machine
The Keystone Shorts are designed and tested on a standard domestic sewing machine. A denim needle, strong thread and the right fabric weight are all you need.
Digital or Printed
Choose how you receive it
💻 Digital Download
£15.95
Instant access. A0 (5 sheets), A4 and US Letter files in one download — best if you're happy printing yourself.
📦 Printed & Shipped
£35.00
Professionally printed in-house across 5 A0 sheets, scaling checked, shipped to your door. Shipping added at checkout.
This pattern's A0 file spans 5 sheets — slightly more than most Roughcut patterns — so the Printed & Shipped price reflects the extra print length.
What You Get
A complete learning experience
✓Full Keystone Shorts pattern
✓All modular build options
✓A0 (5 sheets), A4 & US Letter files
✓Comprehensive build handbook
✓Seam allowances, grainlines & notches
✓Hardware & fabric recommendations
✓Layered sizing system
✓2 tutorial formats — workshop + POV
✓Free lifetime updates
✓Direct WhatsApp & Discord support
Need Help?
Missing files? Check your email (and spam/junk) first.
Printing or tiling problem? Open the Help page below — dedicated prep videos are included there.
Sewing problem? Watch the workshop tutorial or follow along with the POV build.
Still stuck? Message WhatsApp Business privately with your order number, pattern name, the email used at checkout, and a photo/screenshot of the issue.
Community chats are for sharing builds — not order or support issues.