COLOR CODED SIZES

T H IS S QUA RE WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE

S HOULD MEAS UR E
MUST BE PRINTED
IN INCHES
1” X 1 ” W H EN AT 100%
C OR R EC T LY
P R I N TE D
DO NOT SCALE! 24”- 26” - XSMALL - RED

28”-30” - SMALL - CYAN

1” CA LI BR AT I ON 32”- 34” - MEDIUM - BLACK

S QUA R E 36”- 38” - LARGE - GREEN

40”- 42” - XLARGE - BLUE

44”- 46” - XXLARGE - PURPLE

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CUT WAIST/LEG STRAP

ELASTIC FOR THE
FOLLOWING SIZES; INCLUDES
SEAM ALLOWANCE: GREATEST STRETCH
XS - 61”
S - 66”
M - 71”
L - 76”
XL - 81”
XXL - 86”
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to find the CF for elastic placement)

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S - 27” (13 1/2“ from center back) CU 2 LI
M - 31” (15 1/2“ from center back)
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L - 35” (17 1/2“ from center back)
XL - 39” (19 1/2“ from center back)
XXL - 43” (21 1/2“ from center back)

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SIDE POUCH ELASTIC (3/8” WIDE) O T
SIZES: XS, S, M: 13” A M ALL M WID E
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 Men’s drop cup-pouch jockstrap. Jockstrap features no-seam
Pattern 083 wasitband with front criss-cross wrap around leg straps. Suitable
for cotton knit stretch fabrics blended with synthetic fibers, such
Mens Sizes: XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL as polyester or Lycra. Also suitable for 100% nylon or polyester
fabrics.

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PATTERN 083

DESIGNED FOR TWO OR FOUR-WAY STRETCH KNIT FABRIC

Standard Body Measurements in Inches
Size XS S M L XL XXL
Waist 24-26 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46

Material Required: Moderate to Super-Stretchy knit fabric

Fabric/Lining 58/60” wide
1/3y 1/3y 1/3y 1/3y 1/3y 1/3y
Waist & Leg Strap Elastic 1” wide
1 7/8y 2y 2 1/8y 2 1/4y 2 3/8y 2 1/2y

Created in the U.S.A

DESIGNED BY:
ROBERT JOSEPH

Notions: Cotton/Ployester thread, 3/8” wide braided or swimwear elastic

(for jock sides), 1” wide knitted elastic (for waist and leg straps).
Pattern 083

USEING SEW IT LIKE A MAN MULTI-SIZE PATTERN

This pattern includes 6 sizes (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL). The lines are color coded
for the various sizes. Please refer to size key to select the proper size. To
select the appropriate pattern size, compare your body measurements GRAIN LINE
to those listed on the measurement chart on the pattern envelope. The grainline identifies which direction the pattern piece
Select the size that is closest to your body measurements. The complet- should be layed on the fabric for cutting. The arrows identify
ed garment will be smaller than your body measurements. the greatest stretch of the fabric.

FABRIC CHOICES
This pattern is designed for knit fabrics. Choose a knit fabric with at least
15% stretch. Fabrics can be 100% cotton or Cotton blended with
synthetic fibers. Choosing fabrics that are 100% cotton may result is a
snugger fit after washing.

CUTTING
It is recommended to allow your fabric to relax after you have laid it on LAYOUT
your table for cutting. This will allow the fabric(s) to relax back to it's If lining the jockstrap is desired, cut the same amount from
original size and shape. Stretching can occur while you are straightening the lining fabric. Because the width of the fabric is wide, if
and flattening your fabric for cutting. Relax for 15-30 minutes. you cut sparingly you may have enough fabric to make a few
Fold the fabric double with right sides together and selvage edges jockstraps. The amount of fabric required is because of the
meeting. Place the pattern piece(s) on the wrong side of the fabric, height of the pattern piece. Cutting the pattern piece in a
following the layout guide. Place the pattern piece(s) on the fabric with non-suggested manner will change the wearing ease.
the greatest degree of stretch in the direction marked on the pattern

FOLD OF FABRIC
piece. Secure the pattern piece(s) with weights or pins. Cut out pattern
piece(s) with scissors or rotary cutter.
NOTCHES FRONT
TRIANGLE CASTLE NOTCH POUCH

Triangle notches indicate the front pattern pieces and proper match-
ing at sides and other areas.
Castle notches generally indicate the back pattern pieces and proper
matching of any back only pieces.
Cut out these notches as you cut the fabric to help you match pieces
while you sew.
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SEWING PROCEDURES
FOR KNIT FABRICS: It is recommended that you use a size 12/80 ball point
sewing machine needle and polyester thread. You may also use Woolly or Bulky
nylon thread for greater stretch. Cotton cone thread is only recommended if you
are using a serger/overlock machine.
FOR WOVEN FABRICS (NON-STRETCH): It is recommended that you use a size 1/4” SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE
12/80 or 14/90 size needle for medium weight fabrics. Use a polyester or polyes-
ter core wrapped in cotton (Poly/Cotton) thread. INCLUDED, UNLESS OTHERWISE
STATED
Standard Sewing Machine.
Sew the seams with a overcast or zig-zag stitch with a narrow width and
medium stitch length. Hold the fabric firmly and stretch slightly as you are
sewing. THERE ARE NO WRITTEN SEWING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE PATTERNS.
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SEWING INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR ALL VIDEO SEWING

Serger/Overlock Machine
It is recommended that you use a double needle 4 thread serger/overlock.
INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE GO TO:
Guide the fabric through the machine carefully using a 1/4" seam allowance.
Using a single needle 3 thread serger/overlock may be used, however, the
seams will not be as sturdy, and seams may more easily pop or break. WWW.SEWITLIKEAMAN.COM
or
www.youtube.com/RobertJosephSewing