Sketchbook Shirt & Shorts Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
What shall we draw today? This boy's or girl's classic shirt and shorts pattern features a shirt in two versions: a cuffed, long-sleeve option with a one-piece collar and chest pocket or a band collar and short sleeve option. Both styles include button front placket and shirt-tail hem. Below-the-knee length elastic-waist shorts include front pockets and mock fly.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 6m-4y or 5-12y
Suggested Fabrics:
Shirt: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, lawn, shirting, poplin, fine-wale corduroy, and linen.
Shorts: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like denim, canvas, chambray, corduroy, twill, and linen.
Notions:
- Shirt:
- Coordinating thread
- 8 x 3/8" or 1/2" buttons (6 x for View B)
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- Shorts:
- Coordinating thread
- 3/4" wide elastic
PDF Pattern Includes:
Sizes 6 months - 4 years
- Instructions: 16 pages
- Tiled Pattern Pieces: 39 pages
- 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 1 page, 71" long
- A0 Pattern Sheets: not available for this pattern
Sizes 5 - 12 years
- Instructions: 16 pages
- Tiled Pattern Pieces: 45 pages
- 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 2 pages, 49" long each
- A0 Pattern Sheets: not available for this pattern
Your sewing pattern download will include the above, in the size range you selected, in a single PDF file. Make sure you only print the page(s) you need!
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Sketchbook Shirt & Shorts pattern printed on 1 or 2 continuous sheets of 36" wide paper, in the size range you selected. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Note that the dimensions for the 6m-4y range print are 36" x 71", which will be the equivalent cost of 2 sheets of A0-size paper.
The dimensions for the 5-12y range print are 36" x 49", over two pages, which will be the equivalent cost of 3 sheets of A0-size paper.
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Sketchbook Shirt & Shorts includes 16 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
Fabric Requirements (44-45" wide):
| 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View A | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 2 yds | 2 yds | 2 yds | 2 yds |
| View B | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1.25 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds |
| View C | 0.75 yds | 0.75 yds | 0.75 yds | 0.75 yds | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1.25 yds | 1.25 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds |
Body Measurements (in inches):
| 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 19" | 19.75" | 20.5" | 21" | 21.5" | 22.5" | 23.5" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 28" | 29" |
| Waist | 19.5" | 20.5" | 21" | 21" | 21" | 21.5" | 22" | 22.5" | 23" | 23.5" | 24" | 25" |
| Hip | 19.5" | 20.5" | 21" | 22" | 23" | 24" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 30" | 31.5" |
| Height | 27-29" | 29-31" | 31-33" | 33-36" | 36-39" | 39-42" | 42-45" | 45-49" | 49-52" | 52-54" | 54-56" | 56-58" |
| Weight (lbs) | 17-22 | 22-27 | 27-30 | 30-33 | 33-36 | 36-39 | 39-44 | 44-55 | 56-64 | 65-72 | 73-77 | 78-82 |
Finished Garment Measurements (in inches):
| 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt Chest | 23" | 24" | 25" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 29.5" | 31" | 32" | 33.75" | 35" |
| Shirt Length* | 13.5" | 14" | 14.5" | 15" | 15.5" | 16" | 16.5" | 17" | 17.5" | 18" | 18.5" | 19" |
| Long Sleeve Length** | 14.25" | 15.25" | 16.25" | 17.25" | 18.25" | 19.25" | 20.5" | 22" | 23" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 27" |
| Short Sleeve Length** | 11" | 11.25" | 11.5" | 11.75" | 12" | 12.25" | 12.5" | 12.75" | 13" | 13.5" | 13.75" | 14" |
| Shorts Outseam | 9.75" | 10.25" | 10.5" | 11.75" | 12.25" | 13" | 14" | 15.75" | 16.5" | 17" | 18" | 18.75" |
| Shorts Hip, Extended | 22.75" | 23.75" | 24.75" | 25.25" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 31.25" | 32.75" | 33.75" | 35.5" | 36.25" |
* Measured from shoulder at neckline.
** Measured from center back neck.
Description
What shall we draw today? This boy's or girl's classic shirt and shorts pattern features a shirt in two versions: a cuffed, long-sleeve option with a one-piece collar and chest pocket or a band collar and short sleeve option. Both styles include button front placket and shirt-tail hem. Below-the-knee length elastic-waist shorts include front pockets and mock fly.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 6m-4y or 5-12y
Suggested Fabrics:
Shirt: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, lawn, shirting, poplin, fine-wale corduroy, and linen.
Shorts: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like denim, canvas, chambray, corduroy, twill, and linen.
Notions:
- Shirt:
- Coordinating thread
- 8 x 3/8" or 1/2" buttons (6 x for View B)
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- Shorts:
- Coordinating thread
- 3/4" wide elastic
PDF Pattern Includes:
Sizes 6 months - 4 years
- Instructions: 16 pages
- Tiled Pattern Pieces: 39 pages
- 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 1 page, 71" long
- A0 Pattern Sheets: not available for this pattern
Sizes 5 - 12 years
- Instructions: 16 pages
- Tiled Pattern Pieces: 45 pages
- 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 2 pages, 49" long each
- A0 Pattern Sheets: not available for this pattern
Your sewing pattern download will include the above, in the size range you selected, in a single PDF file. Make sure you only print the page(s) you need!
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Sketchbook Shirt & Shorts pattern printed on 1 or 2 continuous sheets of 36" wide paper, in the size range you selected. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Note that the dimensions for the 6m-4y range print are 36" x 71", which will be the equivalent cost of 2 sheets of A0-size paper.
The dimensions for the 5-12y range print are 36" x 49", over two pages, which will be the equivalent cost of 3 sheets of A0-size paper.
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Sketchbook Shirt & Shorts includes 16 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
Fabric Requirements (44-45" wide):
| 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View A | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 2 yds | 2 yds | 2 yds | 2 yds |
| View B | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1.25 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds |
| View C | 0.75 yds | 0.75 yds | 0.75 yds | 0.75 yds | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1.25 yds | 1.25 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds |
Body Measurements (in inches):
| 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 19" | 19.75" | 20.5" | 21" | 21.5" | 22.5" | 23.5" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 28" | 29" |
| Waist | 19.5" | 20.5" | 21" | 21" | 21" | 21.5" | 22" | 22.5" | 23" | 23.5" | 24" | 25" |
| Hip | 19.5" | 20.5" | 21" | 22" | 23" | 24" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 30" | 31.5" |
| Height | 27-29" | 29-31" | 31-33" | 33-36" | 36-39" | 39-42" | 42-45" | 45-49" | 49-52" | 52-54" | 54-56" | 56-58" |
| Weight (lbs) | 17-22 | 22-27 | 27-30 | 30-33 | 33-36 | 36-39 | 39-44 | 44-55 | 56-64 | 65-72 | 73-77 | 78-82 |
Finished Garment Measurements (in inches):
| 6-12 M | 12-18 M | 18-24 M | 2T | 3T | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt Chest | 23" | 24" | 25" | 25.5" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 29.5" | 31" | 32" | 33.75" | 35" |
| Shirt Length* | 13.5" | 14" | 14.5" | 15" | 15.5" | 16" | 16.5" | 17" | 17.5" | 18" | 18.5" | 19" |
| Long Sleeve Length** | 14.25" | 15.25" | 16.25" | 17.25" | 18.25" | 19.25" | 20.5" | 22" | 23" | 24.5" | 25.5" | 27" |
| Short Sleeve Length** | 11" | 11.25" | 11.5" | 11.75" | 12" | 12.25" | 12.5" | 12.75" | 13" | 13.5" | 13.75" | 14" |
| Shorts Outseam | 9.75" | 10.25" | 10.5" | 11.75" | 12.25" | 13" | 14" | 15.75" | 16.5" | 17" | 18" | 18.75" |
| Shorts Hip, Extended | 22.75" | 23.75" | 24.75" | 25.25" | 26.5" | 27.5" | 28.5" | 31.25" | 32.75" | 33.75" | 35.5" | 36.25" |
* Measured from shoulder at neckline.
** Measured from center back neck.
