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The Best Swim Trunks sewing patterns for boys

Time for some summer sewing with these funky swim trunks sewing patterns for boys – everything from Euro style swimsuits to boardshorts, with Speedos and a rash guard/vest thrown in too. Find the perfect fabric and sew up some stylish swimmers for your boy!

While there’s a million and one swimsuit sewing patterns for girls, there aren’t as many options for boys. Don’t let that stop you! There are some fun and funky swim trunk sewing patterns for boys out there, and here are some of my favourites.

Time for some summer sewing with these funky swim trunks sewing patterns for boys - everything from Euro style swimsuits to boardshorts, with Speedos and a rash guard/vest thrown in too. Find the perfect fabric and sew up some stylish swimmers for your boy!

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Board Short Sewing Patterns for Boys

The Kids’ Swim Trunks from 5 out of 4 have two length options, with option in-seam pockets, liner and drawstring.

I love the curved seam colour-blocking of the Santa Cruz Boardshorts by Peekaboo Patterns.

Swashbuckler swim trunks sewing pattern by Patterns for Pirates - great board short sewing pattern for boys.

The Swashbuckler Swim Trunks sewing pattern from Patterns for Pirates is a classic, stylish look, perfect for solid-coloured fabrics (because it’s so hard to find the right prints for boys).

Little Boy Swim Shorts sewing pattern by Colours for Baby on Etsy

Colours for Baby has a simple boy’s swim shorts sewing pattern, perfect for beginners.

Boy's swim trunks sewing pattern from Seamingly Smitten with tabbed detail.

The grommet and tabs add an extra bit of style to the board shorts with this board shorts sewing pattern from Seamingly Smitten.

Euro-Style Swim Trunk Sewing Patterns for Boys

Boy's swim briefs sewing pattern from Boo Designs - speedo-style swim trunks for boys

Ball huggers, speedos, budgie smugglers – whatever you call them, try this free boy’s swim briefs sewing pattern from Boo Designs.

Monaco swim trunks sewing pattern by Peekaboo Patterns - euro style swim shorts for boys

The Monaco swim trunks sewing pattern by Peekaboo Patterns is another stylish European-style option for boys.

Free boys swim shorts sewing pattern from Pretty Prudent

For a simple design for your little boy, there is a free pattern and tutorial for these swim trunks on Pretty Prudent.

Rash Vest Sewing Pattern for Boys

Hang Ten rash guard sewing pattern for boys (aka rash vest or rashi)

Protect your boy’s skin with a rash vest (or rashi) with the Hang Ten Rash Guard sewing pattern from Peekaboo Patterns. It comes with long and short sleeve options.

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I'm Narelle and I believe sewing is most rewarding when you learn by sewing what you love. I'm a Burda-certified sewing instructor and love sharing sewing tips, tricks and tutorials.

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