If you follow me on social media or on YouTube (and you should), you’ve seen the skorts I’ve made so far this summer. I’ve been using Simplicity 9336, with some alterations. I’ve had this pattern for a while, and I can’t believe that it’s taken me so long to try it. These are so comfortable to wear. So for me, it’s been a skort summer!
Pattern Alterations
Like I said, I did make some changes to the pattern, but not until after I had made it mostly as is.
The first thing was to add about 3″ to the length. As you can see from the pattern envelope, the skirt portion is pretty short (at least for me). After making the first one, I made additional changes and plan to do one more alteration. Because the skirt is more straight-line/pencil skirt style, I also made the additional skirts more A-line in style. It works much better for me and the look is smoother.
My Results
The great thing about this pattern is that the shorts fit me perfectly. I made no alterations to that part of the pattern. There is a pocket on the shorts that’s sewn into the side seam. It’s big enough for my phone, but it’s a bit awkward to access.
I guess if you are left-handed, you’d be better off putting the pocket on the left side.
Next, was this green skort made from fabric I purchased locally (this is a similar fabric).
For this particular make, I made the shorts from the same color as the skirt. It is very comfortable and something that’s very easy to wear. The pattern has a separate waistband. Wide can be used which also makes it very comfortable at the waist.
The latest one I made was with this Minerva scuba knit in beige.
The A-line style and the in-seam pockets have made this one a favorite of mine. I eliminated the pocket on the shorts but think I may add it back for the next one. That’ll give me three pockets which is just fine with me! With the alterations, this is similar in style to the Kate skirt I made last year from a ponte knit. Here is my original post about the first one I made (from a non-knit fabric).
Sadly, this pattern is out of print, but if you can get you hands on it (or if you already have it in your pattern stash), I highly recommend it. With or without the changes I made, it is cool and super comfortable to wear. I have fabric for one more of these and it’s still hot enough to get some wear out of it.
