digital after-school shirt + pants sewing pattern
When school is over, it's time to change into something cute and comfortable. The pattern for this perfect after school outfit for girls and boys features a loose-fitting pull-on shirt with long sleeves, a bateau neck, and a cute offset button detail at the front and back yokes. The pull-on elastic-waist pants include a separate side panel which allows for use of a contrast trim near the hem. An alternate view of the pants includes ruffle details at the front pocket opening and at the back.
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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: 26 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: 37 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
Girl's and boy's pants and top pattern. This pattern features a loose-fitting pull-on shirt with long sleeves, a bateau neck, and a sweet offset button detail at the front and back yokes. The pull-on, elastic-waist pants include a separate side panel, which allows for use of a contrast trim near the hem. An alternate view of the pants includes ruffle details at the front pocket opening and at the back.
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: buttonholes, flat-set sleeves, front hip pocket, gathering, and patch pockets.
Suggested Fabrics
Shirt and Pants (Fabric B): Lightweight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, and linen.
Pants (Fabric A): Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, chambray, twill, lightweight denim, and fine-wale corduroy.Notions
Shirt: Coordinating thread, four 1/2–5/8" buttons, lightweight fusible interfacing.
Pants: Coordinating thread, 1 yard of 3/4" elastic.
Fabric Guide (fabric width: 44"-45")
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 View A 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, Fabric A 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 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 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 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 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards View B, Fabric A 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 yards 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 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 1/4 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 Chest 22 3/4" 23 3/4" 24 3/4" 25 3/4" 26 3/4" 27 3/4" Shirt Length* 10" 11" 11 3/4" 12 1/2" 13 1/4" 14 1/4" Sleeve Length** 14" 14 3/4" 15 1/2" 16 1/4" 17" 18" Pants Hip 20 1/2" 21 1/2" 22 1/2" 23 1/2" 24 1/4" 25 1/4" Pants Inseam 9 3/4" 10 1/2" 11 1/4" 12" 13 1/4" 15 1/4"
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Chest 28 3/4" 29 3/4" 31 1/4" 32 1/4" 33 3/4" 34 3/4" Shirt Length* 15 1/2" 16 1/2" 17 1/2" 18 1/2" 20" 21 1/4" Sleeve Length** 19" 20" 21" 22" 23 1/4" 24 1/4" Pants Hip 26 1/4" 27" 28 1/2" 29 1/2" 31" 32" Pants Inseam 17 1/4" 19 1/4" 21 1/2" 23 1/4" 24 3/4" 26 1/4" * Measured from shoulder at neck
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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: (4.8 of 5) based on 11 reviews
OMG LOVE THIS PATTERNReviewed by kylie crettenden@gmail.com (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/23/2019SO far I have made 2 pairs of the pants for this winter, first in a wine whale cord and the second in velet . My girl is 3 years old, I went with size 4 as she is very tall. The fit is perfect! I know it would be as Oliver and S patterns are made so well. I find the PDF pattern works best for me, Just print and tape! Directions are very clear. Thanks again for a GREAT PATTERNWas this helpful?The After-School Pants are Fabulous!Reviewed by Mary Jane C. (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/28/2017I've made 3 pairs of after-school pants for my friend's 3 year old daughter and we are both thrilled with the pattern. I love the jeans-type styling and the cute ruffle and contrasting-fabric details. The pattern is perfectly drafted and the instructions are very easy to follow. And the sizing is just right - I chose based on her waist size and the fit is perfect. Love it!!Was this helpful?Pants are great and easy to resizeReviewed by Robina (✓ Verified Buyer) on 05/16/2017I wouldn't say my kids are particularly tall but I followed the sizing information and made the size 6 with the length of size 8 for my son and size 8 with the length of size 10 for my daughter. Both turned out great. The pants are a little slimmer fitting than previous pants I have made them, but still plenty of room to run, jump and sit. I have made 3 pairs of these pants with another planned, and expect I'll also use them as a shorts pattern in summer.Was this helpful?After school PJ shirtReviewed by Åshild (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/07/2017I used this shirt pattern for my daughter´s flanell Christmas PJs. I made size 18-24m lengthened to 3y. I found it to still be quite wide but not nearly long enough for a PJ top. I amended by adding a cuff to the bottom fashioned after the leg cuffs of the sleepover PJs but without turning it up. That worked really well and I am so happy with the result! The pattern was easy to follow and I am excited to use it again, both for more PJs (may add cuffs to the sleeves to complete the look) but also for day wear. I would also like to try the pants when I find the time. Thank you for yet another well made pattern.Was this helpful?Nice pantsReviewed by Valentina (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/07/2017I only made the pants up to now, and I think they are beautiful, they have I nice fitting non too tight nor too wide and they are very confortable for the children. Easy to sew.Was this helpful?boy pantsReviewed by mandy adams (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/23/2016I have an 18 month boy who wears a 3T in this pattern (his dad is 6'4") and i am due to have a little girl in 2 weeks, so I have been stocking up on fairly gender neutral patterns. I have sewn the pants 4 times now, and love them! they will be a staple this winter. I can't wait to add ruffles and make the shirt for my little girl! Later. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the pant yoke, I have trouble with it every time, usually the length. Not so much that I can't adjust to make the pants turn out, but enough to aggravate. I've started waiting to cut that piece til I need it. Pretty sure it's something I'm doing, but 4 pants later I've only learned how to get around the problem, not what I'm doing wrong. But they are super cute, especially in fine whale corduroy!Was this helpful?Sydney'sReviewed by Tracey Roberts (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/21/2016Haven't started this one yet, but it is in my project pile!Was this helpful?Cute but perhaps a bit too much detailReviewed by Beth Everson (✓ Verified Buyer) on 02/12/2016The fit of the blouse was very accurate as well as great instructions for the assembly. I would suggest a slight alteration in the yoke as it can be confusing for a child to tell the back from the front of this top when they both have the same button detail with very little visible difference between the sides. It would have been simpler to assemble with less mix ups from the wearer if the back yoke were all one piece with the buttons limited to the front of the blouse.3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Awesome shirt and pants pattern!Reviewed by Kate on 01/01/2016I always have a hard time finding RTR pants for my daughter and these pants are the perfect solution! I love the ruffle detail! Sweet and simple and classic!Was this helpful?Best Kids Pants Pattern EverReviewed by Stephanie on 02/06/2015I have been sewing these pants for my kids for 3+ years now. I have made more than a dozen pairs. The pattern is so fabulous for both boys (just leave the ruffles off) and girls. I love how I can mix different prints for the panels and pockets. The details of this pattern and the top-stitching make the finished results just beautiful.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Lovely and Simple PatternReviewed by Louise Ayers on 12/29/2014I haven't tried making the pants yet, but I was able to make two shirts in record time for my girls to wear on Christmas morning. Even with a few errors that had nothing to do with the pattern and everything to do with me - I messed up sewing the yokes twice, and picked buttons that were too large - it was relatively stress-free and quick, and made a gorgeous and comfortable finished product.Was this helpful? -
Errata
- In the first printing of the paper version of this pattern, there was an error in the first column of Page 3. Step 1 under the heading "Prepare the front pants (all views)" should read, "Pin one cut front pocket lining to one cut pants front, with right sides facing and matching the pieces' curved pocket edge and top edge." This error has been corrected in the digital version of the pattern that is now available.
- In the first printing of the paper version of this pattern, there was an error in the third column of Page 3. Step 1 under the heading "Prepare the side panel" includes the partial sentence, "(Note that the topstitching". Please ignore this text. It should have been deleted from the instructions. This error has been corrected in the digital version of the pattern that is now 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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