A stylish pattern to make pleated shorts and skirt that sit 1" below the natural waist. Both styles include a contour waistband, invisible zipper at the side seam, front pockets, and front and back pleats.
Description
A stylish pattern to make pleated shorts and skirt that sit 1" below the natural waist. Both styles include a contour waistband, invisible zipper at the side seam, front pockets, and front and back pleats.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works best with a variety of woven fabrics including chambray, cotton poplin, corduroy, shirtings, linen, rayon, denim, and wool.
Notions
Coordinating thread, lining (optional: lightweight self fabric can be used instead of lining), 8" invisible zipper, stable lightweight interfacing (fusible or sew-in), and 1 yard of 1/4" twill tape (to stabilize waistband).
Fabric Guide
| size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| View A, 44" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards |
| View A, 58" Fabric | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards |
| View B, 44" Fabric | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards |
| View B, 58" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards |
| Lining (optional) | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard |
| size | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| View A, 44" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards |
| View A, 58" Fabric | 1 1/2 yards | 1 1/2 yards | 1 1/2 yards | 1 1/2 yards | 1 1/2 yards |
| View B, 44" Fabric | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards | 2 1/4 yards |
| View B, 58" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards |
| Lining (optional) | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard | 1/2 yard |
Finished Measurements
| size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Waist* | 26 1/2" | 27 1/2" | 28 1/2" | 29 1/2" | 30 1/2" | 31 1/2" |
| Shorts Outseam | 16" | 16 1/4" | 16 1/2" | 16 3/4" | 17" | 17 1/4" |
| Shorts Inseam | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" |
| Skirt Length | 21" | 21 1/4" | 21 1/2" | 21 3/4" | 22" | 22 1/4" |
| size | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Waist* | 33" | 34 1/2" | 36" | 38" | 40" |
| Shorts Outseam | 17 1/2" | 17 3/4" | 18" | 18 1/4" | 18 1/2" |
| Shorts Inseam | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" | 4 1/2" |
| Skirt Length | 22 1/2" | 22 3/4" | 23" | 23 1/4" | 23 1/2" |
* Measured 1" below natural waistline. This style is designed to sit 1" below the natural waistline. If you prefer to wear the shorts/skirt higher, you may want to sew one size smaller.
Size Chart
| English System | |||
| Pattern Size |
Bust (in.) |
Waist (in.) |
Hips (in.) |
| 0 | 32 1/2" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 33 1/2" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 34 1/2" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 35 1/2" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 36 1/2" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 37 1/2" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 39" | 31 1/2" | 41 1/2" |
| 14 | 40 1/2" | 33" | 43" |
| 16 | 42" | 34 1/2" | 44 1/2" |
| 18 | 44" | 36 1/2" | 46 1/2" |
| 20 | 46" | 38 1/2" | 48 1/2" |