10 Free Shorts Patterns for Kids

These cute free shorts patterns for kids would make fun additions to your kids’ summer wardrobes!

It seems like every year when you get ready for the summer, you think you have some clothes that will fit your child still from last year, but they almost always grow out of them or are about to by the time the season hits. If you are a beginning sewer or an advanced one, making shorts for your kids may be the most economical way to make a bunch for the summer since they use very little fabric and often, very little time. Plus you can control the length, style and size much easier and if you have ever had a kid with a tiny waist that never seems to fit in any pants made for their size, this is the ultimate solution! Here are 10 free shorts patterns for kids for your summer season.

10 Free Shorts Patterns for Kids

These Summer Shorts from Caila Made couldn’t be easier. They are unisex, too, so you can make them for all of your kids. They come in sizes 18 mo to 3T, but she gives instructions on how to increase the size.

Homemade Frenzy has a great set of Sunny Day Shorts as a free pattern available. They are almost cargo shorts with cute pockets on the side. She even included a link to the shirt her son was wearing in the picture to make.

Sycamore Shorts from Sew Like My Mom are so cute and can be made for both boys and girls. I love the pockets on these ones!

Crafting Zuzzy has some very easy Baby Boy Shorts to make. They can be made in any size because they use a pair of shorts you already have as a pattern.

Every active girl that loves dresses and skirts needs a dozen pairs of shorties to wear under them. Here is a free Shorties Pattern from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.

On the Cutting Room Floor has a free pattern for these super cute Bermuda Shorts. I love the way the pockets sit on these ones!

There is nothing sweeter than a little girl in a pair of Bubble Shorts and Imagine Gnats has a great free pattern.

I love these longer shorts for boys (or girls!) that Made Everday has as a free pattern. They are fun and look great with fun patterns of fabric.

Ruffle Shorts will be every girly girl’s favorite shorts this summer. Make sure you check out the free shorts pattern from The Cottage Mama.

These Pocket Capris from Elegance and Elephants are one of the most unique and cute patterns I have seen. They include instructions for the capris as well as the shorts version.