digital badminton skort, top + dress sewing pattern
Who's ready for a match? This girl’s skort, top, and dress pattern features matching shorts hiding underneath the scalloped hem of the skort. The coordinating top includes a curved yoke, ruffles at the shoulder, and a ribbon drawstring detail at the front. The top can also be made as a dress with a scalloped hem.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information, Sizes 6M-4:
- Instructions: 14 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 37 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Printing Information, Sizes 5-12:
- Instructions: 14 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 53 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 2 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
Girl's skort, top, and dress pattern. Matching shorts are hiding underneath the scalloped hem of this skort. The coordinating top includes a curved yoke, ruffles at the shoulder, and a ribbon drawstring detail at the front. The top can also be made as a dress with a scalloped hem.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: curved seams, external facing, and gathering.
Suggested Fabrics
Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, shirting, poplin, twill, chambray, and linen.
Notions
Coordinating thread, 1 yard of 3/4"-wide elastic. Top/dress: Coordinating thread, 1 yard of 1/4"- or 3/8"-wide ribbon or twill tape.
Fabric Guide (fabric width: 44"-45")
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 View A 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard View B, Fabric A 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard View B, Fabric B 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard View C, Fabric A 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard View C, Fabric B 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 View A 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards View B, Fabric A 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard View B, Fabric B 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard View C, Fabric A 1 yard 1 yard 2 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/4 yards 2 1/2 yards View C, Fabric B 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard
Finished Measurements
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Skort Hip 21" 22" 23" 24" 25" 26" Skort Length 10 3/4" 11" 11 1/4" 11 1/2" 11 3/4" 12 1/4" Top Length* 8 1/2" 9" 10" 10 1/2" 11 1/2" 11 3/4" Dress Length* 14 3/4" 15 1/2" 16 1/2" 17 1/2" 18 1/2" 19 1/2"
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Skort Hip 27 1/4" 28 1/4" 29 3/4" 30 3/4" 32 1/4" 33 1/4" Skort Length 12 3/4" 13 1/4" 13 3/4" 14 1/4" 14 3/4" 15 1/4" Top Length* 12 3/4" 14" 15" 16" 17 1/4" 18 1/2" Dress Length* 21 1/4" 23" 24 3/4" 26 1/2" 28 1/2" 30 1/2" * Measured from back top edge
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English System Size Chest
(in)Waist
(in)Hip
(in)Height
(in)Weight
(lbs)6-12M 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 27-29 17-22 12-18M 19 ¾ 20 ½ 20 ½ 29-31 22-27 18-24M 20 ½ 21 21 31-33 27-30 2T 21 21 22 33-36 30-33 3T 21 ½ 21 23 36-39 33-36 4 22 ½ 21 ½ 24 39-42 36-39 5 23 ½ 22 25 ½ 42-45 39-44 6 24 ½ 22 ½ 26 ½ 45-49 45-55 7 25 ½ 23 27 ½ 49-52 56-64 8 26 ½ 23 ½ 28 ½ 52-54 65-72 10 28 24 30 54-56 73-77 12 29 25 31 ½ 56-58 78-82 Metric System Size Chest
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hip
(cm)Height
(cm)Weight
(kg)6-12M 48 50 50 69-74 8-10 12-18M 50 52 51 74-79 10-12 18-24M 52 53 56 79-84 12-14 2T 53 53 56 84-91 14-15 3T 55 53 58 91-99 15-16 4 57 55 61 99-107 16-18 5 60 56 65 107-114 18-20 6 62 57 67 114-124 20-25 7 65 58 70 124-132 25-29 8 67 60 72 132-137 29-33 10 71 61 76 137-142 33-35 12 74 64 80 142-147 35-37 -
Average rating: (4.7 of 5) based on 13 reviews
Cute little skorts!Reviewed by Kathy Brown on 07/02/2019I made two skorts for my granddaughter with bright plisse prints. I used buttonhole elastic in the waistband which made it easier to fit. The pattern design was easy to sew and looked so professional both inside and outside.Was this helpful?Love the SkortReviewed by Nancy Lepard (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/10/2017I made this skort for my 11year old granddaughter. It was for Easter so I used Bear Threads jacquard fabric in blue. I know that was a fancy fabric, but it turned out beautifully!! My granddaughter loves it!! For the top I used the butterfly top.Was this helpful?Skorts for grandchildrenReviewed by Michele (✓ Verified Buyer) on 04/03/2017Mothers of very young girls will certainly understand the reply - a heartfelt YES! - my DIL sent when I texted and asked if she thought the girls would wear a skort. They love the Sunny Day shorts and the Lazy Day skirts that I've sewn them, so this seemed the next natural step. As usual, every step in the process was explained. I decided to make a straight hem rather than the scallop, as I'm visually challenged, and ended up making four skorts out of leftover fabric. Such fun! My granddaughter asked just last night if I could make a skort for my grandson, too, so I guess they're a hit. Thank you, Oliver & S!Was this helpful?Skort RavesReviewed by Susy (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/20/2016This is the second skort I've made for my 6 year-old granddaughter--by popular demand! She chose the fabric as well. It's hard for me to conceptualize a design like this, but I've found that Liesl writes perfect directions. I just have to follow them verbatim and it will work out!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Cute DressReviewed by Gayatri K-T on 11/20/2015I just finished sewing the dress for my daughter (http://sewshewrites.blogspot.sg/2015/11/oliver-s-badminton-dress.html) with a modified hem and it fits perfectly. She's 2 but fits into the 18-24 month size according to the size chart. Although the neck and shoulder details are a bit time-consuming, the instructions are really well written and easy to follow. This is my 5th Oliver+S project for my children and I LOVE the patterns. Thank you!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Really cute topReviewed by Natasha on 11/08/2015This top is really lovely when finished but it was really tricky to make. I found the neck opening to be too large so I sewed a smaller seam allowance of 3/8 inch instead of the 1/2 inch on the pattern. The top is best sewn over a few days rather than all at once. I have not sewn the skort yet but look forward to it with all the positive reviews.Was this helpful?perfect summer dressReviewed by Reeni (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/06/2015Made the dress to wear on vacation; it has the feminine details and nice finish dd has come to expect from o+S, with well-written directions. (Pic is in the Flickr pool.) Daughter loves the scalloped hem, which was easy to achieve neatly with the provided template.
Have not made the skirt as patterned, but I found myself referring to the directions for it while assembling an A-line skort for dd's school uniform. Just shows that Liesl can guide you through anything.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Love the skort!Reviewed by Heather (✓ Verified Buyer) on 07/12/2015I found the skort relatively easy to make, and love the result. I've nearly finished the dress, but I was a bit surprised by how fiddly it was, considering the difficulty rating. It has taken a while to make and although the result is beautiful, and worth the effort, I couldn't make it in an evening! Hope to make many more of both though.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?So adorable!Reviewed by Elizabeth (✓ Verified Buyer) on 07/01/2015I have this pattern in both size runs because it is just so adorable! I've made 5 or 6 of these. The skort is so much easier than it looks, and perfect for an active little girl! I do need to add some length to the blouse for my little girl. The neckline and ruffles take some time and patience, but look so fantastic when they are done! Done in knit, the dress would make a sweet little nightgown.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?CuteReviewed by Victoria (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/22/2015I made the skort and dress. Both fit well and look really cute, however the yoke part was pretty tricky!Was this helpful?badminton skort & topReviewed by susy (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/05/2015I just finished the skort & top for my granddaughter. As an intermediate sewer, I find that Oliver & S patterns have the precise and detailed instructions I need for each step in making a successful outfit. I used Art Gallery's Skopelos in Paparounes Crimson from for the skort and an Anna Maria Horner voile solid pink for the top with Skopelos Melograno Pomeberry for the trim. Love how they came out!Was this helpful?Badminton topReviewed by Cindy Cooksey on 05/02/2015I made the badminton top for my granddaughter Samantha last summer. I used a variety of scraps that I had in black and white and red colors. The directions were clear as always. I paired it with a simple gathered skirt, and it turned out so cute!Was this helpful?ExcitedReviewed by Carla jilek on 10/28/2014I am really excited about the skort. That's helpful when little granddaughters are very active! Love it.Was this helpful? -
Errata
- In the first printing of the paper version of this pattern, the instructions contained a minor error. On page 3, please add the following sentence to the end of step 4 under the section "Finish the Armholes": "Repeat this step with the top/dress back, stitching two rows of gathering stitches to the top raw edge." This error has been corrected in the digital version of the pattern that is currently available.
Determining Which Printing You Have
As errata are discovered, they are marked for correction in subsequent printings of the pattern. To determine which printing of an instruction sheet or pattern sheet you have, look at the copyright box which appears on each. Toward the bottom of the box, there is a series of numbers.
The lowest number you see there indicates which printing you have. For example, if the lowest number in the box on the instruction sheet is "2," you have an instruction sheet from the second printing. Any errors in the instructions mentioned for the first printing have been corrected in your version. If the lowest number in the box on the pattern sheet is "1," you have a copy of the pattern sheet from the first printing.
Pattern sheets and instructions sheets can be printed separately, so be sure to check the errata notices for pattern pieces against the printing number on the pattern sheet and errata notices for instructions against the printing number on the instruction sheet.
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