Shorts Sewing Patterns

Compare shorts sewing patterns and skort designs by rise, waist finish and coverage. Tailored woven shorts, layered skorts and stretch proposals have different material and fitting needs.

Compare the construction

Check the rise, leg opening and room for sitting before choosing a design. A skort adds an outer skirt layer, so compare its coverage and weight with the shorts underneath.

Explore the designs

• Tailored Pleated Shorts
• Integrated Shorts Skort

Compare woven and stretch skorts

The woven skort uses a side opening and stable woven fabric. The Stretch Running Skort is a separate proposal with fitted knit undershorts, a gusset and a pull-on waist. Check stretch, comfort and movement in a sample.

A front-apron skort

The Side-Tie Wrap Skort places an asymmetric overlay across the front only. The back shows two tailored short legs. A fitted waistband and concealed right-side zipper provide the main closure, while a left-side tie secures the apron.

Before ordering

First Release orders cover preparation of a PDF sewing pattern and an English guide. Files are emailed within 1 business day after purchase; they are not available for instant download. Read each product page for its planned construction, measurement requirements and preparation status. Final size charts, print layouts and page counts are confirmed when the files are prepared.

See pattern preparation and delivery for timing and download details.

Separate shorts and lingerie shorts

Outer shorts and skorts differ from lingerie tap pants. The bra and tap-pants set includes both garments in one order. For an attached bodice-and-shorts garment, browse rompers and jumpsuits.