Sew your own fitted stretch shorts with this easy, beginner-friendly PDF pattern.

The Performance Shorts are designed with a simple, streamlined construction and three rise options so you can make the fit that works best for you: high-rise, mid-rise, or low-rise. With a 2.5" inseam and a close, comfortable fit, they’re great for dance, aerial, workouts, costumes, festivals, performance wear, or everyday activewear.

This pattern is designed for 4-way stretch fabric and is especially well suited for sewing with a serger.

Pattern Includes:
- Sizes XS–4XL
- High-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise options
- 2.5" inseam
- Layered PDF sizing so you can select and print only the size(s) you need
- Step-by-step sewing instructions with photos
- Beginner-friendly construction
- Serger-friendly design
- Digital PDF download

Fabric Requirements: Approximately 3/4 yard of 4-way stretch fabric.

Good fabric choices include athletic knit, spandex, Lycra, stretch velvet, performance knit, and other fabrics with good 4-way stretch and recovery.

Skill Level: Beginner

This is a quick, straightforward stretch-sewing project with a simple shorts body and waistband construction. The shorts body has no side seams, which keeps the sewing process easy and makes this a great project for building confidence with a serger.

Sizing: Available in XS through 4XL. Please use the size chart in the listing photos and choose your size based on your waist and hip measurements.