Weekend Chore Shorts PDF Sewing Pattern

The Weekend Chore shorts are a loose fitting, stylized utility short with fun pocket details. They feature a high rise gathered elastic waist, a 3 1/4" inseam and roomy apron style front and back pockets that match at the side seams, big enough to comfortably contain all your everyday items and more. Designed to look great in a single fabric or patchwork style.

Beginner

• top stitching
• patch pockets
• elastic casing

• Step-by-step sewing instructions

• Print at home pattern - 28 pages
• Copy shop/A0 pattern - 3 pages
• Mood board for fabric planning

The Weekend Chore Shorts are designed for light to midweight woven fabrics. Your fabric choice will shape the overall look—from soft and casual to more structured and workwear-inspired.

We recommend:
• Midweight denim
• Midweight canvas
• Mid to heavy weight linen
• Mid to heavy weight cotton

This pattern is especially fun for patchwork, scrap-busting, and color blocking.

Notions

• coordinating thread
• fusible interfacing
• 1 1/2" elastic

Weekend Chore Shorts 3 Ways

Patchwork Weekend Chore Shorts

Weekend Chore Shorts Tester Versions