Ava Romero
Sewing your own golf skort is a fun and rewarding project. A skort is a pair of shorts with an overlapping fabric panel that resembles a skirt. This garment is perfect for activities like golf, as it provides comfort and freedom of movement while also being stylish. With the right materials and a bit of patience, you can create your own unique golf skort using free sewing patterns and tutorials available online. You can even add pockets to your skort for added functionality. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, the process of making a golf skort can be tailored to your skill level, and you can choose from a variety of fabrics to create a garment that is both comfortable and flattering.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Cotton, linen, denim, sweatshirt fabric, stretch bengaline, stretch woven, light to medium-weight knit fabrics, etc. |
| Fabric Length | 2.5 yards of 44" wide fabric |
| Height | 5' 4" - 5' 5" |
| Pockets | Zipper pocket waistband, pockets on both legs, "key" pocket inside front |
| Sewing Time | 1-3 hours |
| Sewing Difficulty | Beginner level, moderately easy to sew |
| Pre-Sewing Steps | Wash and dry fabric to pre-shrink it |
| Sewing Steps | Pin and sew shorts front at the crotch, pin skirt and front shorts at the waist and side seam, place facing on top of the skirt and pin, fold waistband, sew waistband, attach elastic to the back shorts, hem shorts legs, sew skirt and shorts together, finish raw edges of facing |
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What You'll Learn
Choosing the right fabric
When choosing the right fabric for your golf skort, it's important to consider the role that fabric will play in enhancing your performance and comfort. The right fabric will allow for a full range of motion without compromising on style.
For a golf skort, it is best to use lightweight, breathable materials such as polyester, microfiber, or spandex. These fabrics offer excellent durability, standing up to regular use and washing, and provide unrestricted movement and proper ventilation during gameplay. They are also excellent at regulating body temperature by drawing sweat away from the skin and allowing it to evaporate quickly. Spandex, in particular, is lightweight and elastic, offering excellent stretchability, making it ideal for maintaining shape and allowing for a full range of motion. Additionally, it is breathable and resistant to oils and detergents, which adds to its durability.
It is also important to consider the fabric's stretch. Golf demands a wide range of motions, so your skort should feature high-quality materials with some stretch to ensure optimized performance that doesn't restrict your movement. Skorts made from spandex or elastane blends are highly recommended for these reasons.
If you are playing in sunny weather, consider choosing UV-resistant fabrics to protect yourself from harmful UV rays and reduce the risk of sunburn and skin damage. On the other hand, if it's rainy, opt for water-resistant fabrics to keep you dry and comfortable.
Finally, consider the durability of the fabric. Look for materials that are colourfast to prevent fabric fading and choose easy-care fabrics that are resistant to wrinkles and stains. Golf skorts made from polyester, nylon, spandex, and Tencel are great choices that offer both durability and style.
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Cutting the fabric
To begin cutting the fabric for your golf skort, you will need to first wash and dry your fabric. This is an important step as it helps to pre-shrink your fabric and prepare it for future washes. Once washed, your fabric will be ready to be cut and sewn without the risk of your stitches fraying or pulling out.
After washing and drying your fabric, you can start to cut out your fabric pieces. The number of pieces you will need to cut depends on the skort pattern you are using. For example, the Sinclair skort pattern includes pieces for shorties, a gusset, and a medium or high-rise waistband. The number of pieces you cut will also depend on the size of your skort, with larger sizes requiring more fabric.
When cutting your fabric, be sure to follow the cutting instructions on your pattern. These instructions will indicate where to cut and how many pieces to cut. For example, some patterns may require you to cut pieces for both a skirt and a pair of shorts, while others may only require you to cut pieces for a skirt with an overlapping fabric panel.
It is important to note that the type of fabric you are using may impact the way you cut your fabric. For example, if you are using a lighter fabric, you may choose to omit the elastic in the waistband. Additionally, if you are using a stretch fabric, you may find that the pattern is more forgiving and easier to work with.
Once you have cut out all of your fabric pieces, you can move on to the next step of sewing your golf skort together.
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Sewing the shorts
To sew the shorts for your golf skort, start by pinning and sewing the two front pieces at the crotch. Repeat this process for the back pieces. Next, pin the skirt and the front shorts at the waist and side seam, ensuring that both are positioned with the right sides facing up. Sew the shorts and skirt together along the top edge of the waistline, making sure that the side seams are matched up.
Now, you can finish the raw edges of the facing and fold the facing to the wrong sides of the shorts, basting it down at the side seams. Hem all the shorts legs by double folding by 1/2" and sew.
To create the waistband, fold it wrong sides together by 1/4", and then fold it towards the shorts, enclosing the seams. Sew the waistband, and attach a safety pin to the elastic. Insert the elastic into the channel in the back shorts and baste the ends in place. Finally, understitch the facing of the front shorts.
You can also refer to Sinclair Patterns' Skye skort sewing pattern for a detailed tutorial with step-by-step instructions and photos.
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Attaching the skirt
To attach the skirt to the shorts, place the shorts inside the skirt. Sew the two pieces together along the top edge of the waistline, ensuring that the side seams are matched up. Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Next, take the facing and place it wrong-side up on top of the skirt. Align it with the waist and pin in place. Finish the raw edges of the facing, then fold it to the wrong side of the shorts and baste it down at the side seams.
Now, it's time to attach the waistband. First, determine the size of elastic to use by dividing your waist measurement in half and subtracting 1". Cut your elastic accordingly. Attach a safety pin to the elastic and insert it into the channel in the back of the shorts. Baste the ends of the elastic in place.
Finally, finish the garment by sewing the waistband to both the skirt and shorts layers. Your golf skort is now complete!
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Adding the waistband
To add the waistband to your golf skort, you will need to first fold the waistband with the wrong sides together by 1/4". Then, fold the waistband towards the shorts, enclosing the seams. Sew this in place.
Next, determine the size of elastic you will need for the waistband. To do this, divide your waist measurement in half and subtract 1". Cut your elastic to this length. Attach a safety pin to the elastic and insert it into the channel in the back of the shorts. Baste the ends of the elastic in place.
Now, understitch the facing of the front shorts. Finish the raw edges of the facing and fold it towards the wrong side of the shorts, basting it down at the side seams.
Finally, hem all the shorts legs by double folding them by 1/2" and sewing them in place.
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Frequently asked questions
A skort is a pair of shorts with an overlapping fabric panel made to resemble a skirt covering the front.
You will need 2.5 yards of 44" wide fabric such as cotton, linen, or denim. You will also need a sewing machine, elastic for the waistband, and a safety pin.
Divide your waist measurement in half and subtract 1". Cut your elastic to this length.
Start by washing and drying your fabric. This helps pre-shrink the fabric and prepares it for washing later so that your stitches don't pull out or fray.
Place the shorts inside the skirt and sew both pieces together along the top edge of the waistline, making sure the side seams are matched up. Finish by sewing the waistband to both layers.
