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Description
This is a PDF sewing pattern and tutorial to teach you how to create these garments. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANYTHING IN THE MAIL.
The Playdate Skort Bundle includes both the adult and youth patterns, making it perfect for sewing for yourself and your playful, trend-loving kids or teens. With the look of a skirt and the comfort of built-in shorts, this pattern is an easy go-to for everything from running errands to hanging out at the park. Designed with a comfy knit waistband and a relaxed, easy fit, the Playdate Skort is as versatile as it is fun.
Sew it up in athletic knit for sporty vibes, double brushed poly for everyday comfort, or ponte for a more structured look. Whether you’re keeping it casual or making something a little dressier, this pattern adapts beautifully to your fabric choice.
With three lengths to choose from, skirt pockets, built-in shorts (simple or with pockets), and an optional drawstring, you can create skorts that fit your style and needs.
Whether you’re sewing for picky preteens, stylish teens, or yourself, the Playdate Skort is sure to become a favorite for every season.
Pattern options for the Playdate Skort includes:
- Lengths: Mini / Curved Thigh / Knee
- Rise: Highrise
- Undershorts: Shorties (2″ Adult) / Bikers (4″ Adult)
- Pockets: Front Skirt Pocket / Undershorts Side Pockets
- Optional Drawstring
The Playdate Skort pattern is drafted for midweight knit fabrics.
Specific fabric suggestions: french terry, athletic knit, cotton spandex, scuba, ponte, etc.
Adult Sizes included: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, Plus 1X, Plus 2X , Plus 3X, Plus 4X, and Plus 5X (sizing/measurement chart in the product images). Adult sizing available alone here: Playdate Skort
Youth Sizes included: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,14 (sizing/measurement chart in the product images). Youth pattern available alone here: Playdate Skort – Youth
Both imperial and metric measurements included. You will receive the easy to print and match color coded pattern pieces on NO TRIM PAGES with layers! In US letter, A4, A0 copy shop , and Projector files, both rectangle pattern pieces and a cutting guide for rectangle pieces (so you can choose your preference), and a full color and detailed picture step-by-step tutorial and guide to making the garment.
*Yardage below calculated for apparel knit fabrics 60″ wide.
Open the downloaded PDF in a PDF reader. For reliable access to size layers, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader desktop app; layer support varies in other PDF viewers.
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Sizing and fabric
- Adult Sizes included: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, Plus 1X, Plus 2X , Plus 3X, Plus 4X, and Plus 5X
- Youth Sizes included: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,14
- Fabric type
- Knit
- Drafted for
- Hourglass
The designer identifies a size chart in the product images. Compare your measurements with that chart. View product images
Included files
- US Letter PDF: Print at home and assemble the pages.
- A4 PDF: Print at home and assemble the pages.
- A0 copy-shop PDF: For a print shop that prints large pattern sheets.
- Projector file: For a sewing projector setup.
Size layers let you choose which size lines to show in supported files.
This bundle contains separate patterns. File options can differ between them; follow each pattern’s own tutorial.
Help with printing and filesPrinting and file help
Start with the instructions for your pattern and choose an available file that matches how you plan to use it.
- Save the PDF to your device. For reliable access to size layers, open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader desktop app. Layer support varies in other PDF viewers.
- For home printing, choose Actual size or 100%. Turn off options that shrink, enlarge, or fit the pattern to the page.
- Print the page with the test square first. Measure it against the dimensions shown in your file before printing the remaining pages.
If your file has size layers, select the sizes you need and keep any shared markings shown in the instructions. Follow the pattern’s page layout when assembling.
If your PDF app asks for an editing password, switch to viewing or printing instead. You do not need editing access to print the pattern.
