Imagine the effortless chic of a skirt with the liberating comfort of shorts: Presenting the Biarritz Skort free sewing pattern, designed to seamlessly blend style and practicality. This ingenious design offers the best of both worlds, presenting a classic skirt silhouette from the front, while showing off the freedom of shorts from the back.
Envision this versatile piece brought to life in our supple organic cotton denim twill, a fabric that speaks of both durability and gentle comfort against the skin. We’ve even explored the beauty of home dyeing, using our rich denim dye to achieve a uniquely personal shade—imagine the possibilities for expressing your individual style! The skirt-like overlay showcases a decorative heavy-duty snap, adding a touch of considered detail and a hint of utilitarian charm to the design.
Functionality meets finesse with the inclusion of a sleek metal zipper nestled discreetly at the side seam, ensuring a smooth and secure fit. We adore how the Biarritz Skort plays so beautifully with our Avignon Corset, creating a balanced and intriguing ensemble. Yet, its inherent adaptability shines through—picture it dressed down with a simple tee and sneakers for a relaxed weekend vibe, or elevated with a tucked-in blouse and sandals for a more polished look.
From sun-drenched strolls to casual gatherings, the Biarritz Skort is poised to become a cornerstone of your handmade wardrobe. It’s an invitation to explore the joy of creating a garment that truly moves with you, in both style and ease.
Ready to experience the clever construction and endless styling potential of the Biarritz Skort? Our comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial awaits, ready to guide you through each stage of the sewing process. And to truly appreciate the exceptional quality and drape of the fabric that inspired this design, we invite you to explore our range of organic cotton denim twills and fabric dyes—the perfect partners in bringing your Biarritz Skort vision to life. Let’s sew something wonderfully wearable together!
Essential Materials & Sizing Guide for The Biarritz Skort
Here is the breakdown of what knowledge and materials you need for creating your very own skort! We’ve got you covered with the recommended materials we used—if you want to follow along exactly—as well as a curated list of alternative fabric recommendations if you want to customize your own version. The Biarritz Skort free sewing pattern download includes technical drawings for seam and silhouette visibility, plus a size chart to help you find your perfect fit!
Purchase Products Used Below:
Quantities indicated are for sewing a size small skort. Toggle the ‘SHOP THIS LOOK’ box to find quantities for other sizes.
- 1.5 yards of Organic Cotton Denim Twill by Rag & Bone – Natural Ecru – Designer Deadstock Made in Italy
- 1 each of Rit All-Purpose Liquid Fabric Dye – Denim Blue – 8oz Bottle
- 1 each of Metal Zipper with Gold Pull and Teeth 8″ – Light Gray
- 1 each of 7ct Brass Heavy Duty Snaps – Size 24-5/8″ – Silver Caps
- 1 each of Dritz Heavy Duty Snap Plier Kit
- 1 spool of Gutermann Jeans Thread 200m – 5397 Washed Denim
- 1 spool of Gutermann Sew All Thread 100m – 233 Blue Slate
- MDF435 – Biarritz Skort Sewing Pattern (Free download below!)
Alternative Fabric Recommendations:
The Biarritz Skort is best suited for medium weight and heavyweight fashion fabrics.
Download Your Free Sewing Pattern
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Find Your Perfect Fit
The size guide below is based on the suggested design & wearing ease for this style. You can choose the size according to your desired finished garment measurements, blending between sizes as needed. Measure the printed patterns to make sure the dimensions are according to the desired fitting and adjust—if needed—before cutting the fabric. For best results, sew a test garment in a similar fabric to adjust your pattern.
Note: Measurements may vary after adjustments. If using non-stretch fabrics, reference the approximate finished garment measurements chart to choose your size.
How To Sew The Biarritz Skort
Sew with 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.
*Flat-felled seams are the ideal way to finish the seams, offering that strong finish found in jeans.
Step 1
FRONT SIDE – FRONT CCENTER
Sew Front Side to Front Center.
(Repeat this step for the both sides)
Step 2
CENTER FRONT
Sew the front pieces together at center front.
Step 3
BACK DARTS
Sew the dart on the back.
(Repeat this step for both sides)
Step 4
CENTER BACK
Sew the back pieces together at center back.
Step 5
HEM
Finish the edges on the bottom and the right side of the Front Panel.
(A double-fold hem reinforced with a heavy-duty needle and topstitching thread will give the garment a professional, long-lasting edge)
Step 6
ATTACH FRONT PANEL
Sew the front panel to the front.
- Align the seam allowance of the front panel with the front seam on the shorts.
- Pin the front panel over the front of the shorts with right sides together.
- Stitch in the ditch along the front seam by sewing from the back side.
- Turn the panel over the seam toward center front.
(Press the seam neatly)
Step 7
TOP STITCH FRONT PANEL
Secure the front panel in place by top stitching by the seam.
Step 8
SIDE SEAM
Sew front and back together at the right side seam.
(Leave the left side open to add the zipper)
Step 9
SIDE ZIPPER
Insert the metal zipper at the top of left side seam.
Step 10
INSEAM
Sew front and back of the skort together along the inseam.
Step 11
FACINGS
Sew the front and back facings together at the side seams.
Step 12
ATTACH FACING
Sew the facing to the top of the skort.
- Align the side seams of the facing and the skort together.
- Make sure to sandwich the front panel.
- Sew the facing all around the waistline.
- Under stitch the seam allowance to the facing.
- Sew with the edges folded in on the side of the zipper.
- Stitch in the ditch from the other side seam.
Step 13
SNAP BUTTON
Attach the decorative snap button to the front panel.
The Completed Biarritz Skort Free Sewing Pattern by Mood Fabrics
We can’t wait to see your version of the Biarritz Skort! Whether you choose denim, corduroy, or canvas, this pattern is the perfect canvas for your creativity and sewing skills.
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From France, I really love the patterns you offer and all the ideas from your design team — so inspiring! For the past two years, I’ve been admiring your creations, imagining little changes in my mind. Although I’ve been quite tired until now, I’m hoping to try making some of your designs this summer using canvas fabric (…).
Thank you for all your wonderful patterns!
That is great to hear! We hope you continue to enjoy from our free sewing patterns! Happy sewing 🙂
What did you do with the heavy duty snap? I never saw it referenced in the directions; only the button, which wasn’t in the supply list.
Hello, the heavy duty snap button is used for decorative purpose in step 13, but it is not required.
Is it possible to put in pockets? I might make a cargo pocket on the sides, or a welt pocket on the overlay?
You could totally add pockets to this. I think it would look super cute with cargo pockets, welt pockets, or even hidden side seam pockets.
Great pattern – it’s coming together nicely, thank you, the pattern pieces are really well drafted. Two questions: 1) where do I hem the legs? I can only see hemming the front panel 2) step 11 says to sew both sides of the facings – how does this work with the zip and what does step 12 mean by folding the edges? Cheers
Hi Mon, the shorts and skirt should both be hemmed in step 5. This is before the shorts and skirt pieces are sewn together at the side seam. For your second question, only one side of the facings should be sewn together so that the other side can be left open the the zipper closure. Additionally, in order to hide the raw edges of facing at the waist, the two short ends that are not sewn together should be folded inward and then sewn down by the zipper. I hope this answers your question!
I used a heavyweight denim and the shape of the skort is so flattering. Immediately became one of my favourite pieces in my wardrobe! I love the high rise, the darts, and the length of the shorts. I’m excited to make it in some different fabrics.
Great pattern, easy to sew. The measurements are off a bit as I believe this is true size. if you are large normally use the large pattern. Other than that It took me a coupof hours to do. I have to adjust the waist as I used xl due to the measurements given, but it was big for my waist. So I made and extra dart on the back. In the future I will make it large instead.
Hi! English is my second language, but I’m afraid I didn’t get step 12: if the facing is sewed on both sides (left and right) and I sew it all around the waistline, how will the zipper open? Thank you!
Hello, the facing pieces get sewn together at the right side, that way the left side is left open and hemmed to give space for the zipper
pienso hacerlo en un simil cuero elastizado asi me ahorro el cierre, pero primero voy a probar con un jean reciclado! Me encanto!!!! muchas gracias saludos desde Bs AS
That sounds like a fantastic plan! We love your creative ideas for using recycled materials and adapting the pattern. We hope it turns out beautifully for you, and we can’t wait to see your finished project! Happy sewing! ¡Ese suena como un plan fantástico! Nos encantan tus ideas creativas para usar materiales reciclados y adaptar el patrón. Esperamos que te quede hermoso, ¡y estamos ansiosos por ver tu proyecto terminado! ¡Feliz costura de parte de Mood Sewciety!
gracias,se lo hare a mi hija,seguro que le encanta.
where to download the patterns?
Hey Elsi! You can download the pattern for free by entering your name and email address into the field under “Download Your Free Sewing Pattern”. Then, check your email inbox (and your spam, just in case) for an email from Mood Sewciety Patterns with the subject line “Your Free Download from Mood Sewciety”. Scroll down to the blue link under the title of the email and click on that. It will bring you to a web browser page where you have to scroll down and find the orange button that says “click here to download your free sewing pattern”. That button will redirect you to the webpage with the PDF of the pattern, which can be printed on 8.5×11 paper on your printer at home. Let me know if you need any additional help accessing the pattern!
Love this pattern! It was pretty easy and quick, it probably took me about 4 hours in total including cutting. I used a 1 yard piece of denim that I received in my mood mystery box (1 yard was enough for a size medium). The only thing is that the sizing is slightly off: the measurements put me in a medium, but I definitely should have made a small. I’ll be taking it in by a couple of inches.
It turned out so cute! Thanks Mood!
I’m loving this pattern, we are a group of crafters who get together for chats and have taken on a children’s home and make them all dresses, skirts etc for the girls and shorts etc for the boys. The girls age from 8 years unto 17 years.
can I use XS size for the younger girls 8-10 years please. Thank you
Hey Ann! I’ve used lots of the Mood patterns to make kids clothes. I will usually take their measurements and pick whichever size fits them best, and its usually an XS or S.
free pattern The Biarritz Skort Free Sewing Pattern
You can download the pattern for free by entering your name and email address into the field under “Download Your Free Sewing Pattern”. Then, check your email inbox (and your spam, just in case) for an email from Mood Sewciety Patterns with the subject line “Your Free Download from Mood Sewciety”. Scroll down to the blue link under the title of the email and click on that. It will bring you to a web browser page where you have to scroll down and find the orange button that says “click here to download your free sewing pattern”. That button will redirect you to the webpage with the PDF of the pattern, which can be printed on 8.5×11 paper on your printer at home. Let me know if you need any additional help accessing the pattern!
Its kind to find free pattern for beginner like me
Hi there
If we make this in a stretchy denim, should we take a size smaller?
Skip the zipper or not? 🙂
Hey Anne, check the finished garment measurements before cutting out the pattern. Since you’re using stretch denim, cut out the pattern size with the finished garment measurements that are closest to or slightly smaller than your own body measurements. That way they will be fitted and tight, assuming that’s your desired fit.
Can’t wait to make this!