Track Shorts
The track shorts are an awesome gender neutral pattern! I love it when my girls and boys can match with each other.
Included with Pattern:
PDF - Letter, A0 (including a projector optimized page in the A0 file)
Includes Layered Pattern, Fabric/Notion Requirements, and Pictured Instructions
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Binding can be tricky if you're just starting out. Checkout the tutorial on the website and practice on scraps before sewing on the shorts!
Sizes & Fabric Quantity:
All Sizes: 1/2 Yard
Materials:
* Knit or woven fabric, we love to use french terry for these shorts
* 1 - 1 1/4" elastic
* Drawstring (optional)
Additional Sizes Examples and Pictures:
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Additional Details:
Sizes NB-9/10. I would highly suggest sizing DOWN for girls. Because these shorts are gender neutral they run a tad big. I find they fit cuter on the girls if they’re a little smaller, but if your girly likes the bigger/longer shorts then go ahead and pick her true size. Elastic width will also change the rise slightly. For my daughter I like to size down and use 1 1/4” elastic!
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Kids - Rompers/One piece swimsuits
| Size | Height | Trunk | Inseam | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB | 19-21" (53cm) | 24" (61cm) | 6" (15cm) | 14" (35cm) | 15" (38cm) |
| 0-3M | 21-24" (61cm) | 26" (66cm) | 6.5" (16cm) | 15" (38cm) | 15.5" (39cm) |
| 3-6M | 24-26" (66cm) | 27" (69cm) | 7.5" (19cm) | 15.5" (39cm) | 16" (40cm) |
| 6-9M | 26-27" (69cm) | 28" (71cm) | 8.5" (21cm) | 16.25" (41cm) | 16.5" (42cm) |
| 9-12M | 27-29" (73cm) | 29" (74cm) | 10" (25cm) | 16.75" (43cm) | 17" (43cm) |
| 12-18M | 29-31" (78cm) | 31" (79cm) | 11.5" (29cm) | 17" (43cm) | 18" (46cm) |
| 18-24M | 31-33" (83cm) | 33" (84cm) | 12.25" (31cm) | 18.5" (47cm) | 18.5" (47cm) |
| 2T | 33-36" (91cm) | 35" (89cm) | 13" (33cm) | 19.5" (49cm) | 19.5" (49cm) |
| 3T | 36-39" (99cm) | 37" (94cm) | 14" (35cm) | 20" (51cm) | 21.5" (54cm) |
| 4T | 39-44" (112cm) | 40" (102cm) | 15.5" (39cm) | 21" (53cm) | 22.5" (57cm) |
| 5T | 44-50" (126cm) | 41" (104cm) | 17" (43cm) | 21.5" (54cm) | 23" (58cm) |
| 6/7 | 48-52" (132cm) | 43" (109cm) | 18.5" (47cm) | 22" (56cm) | 24" (61cm) |
| 7/8 | 50-56" (142cm) | 45" (114cm) | 20" (51cm) | 22.5" (57cm) | 25" (63cm) |
| 8/9 | 54-58" (147cm) | 47" (119cm) | 21.5" (55cm) | 23.25" (59cm) | 26" (66cm) |
| 9/10 | 56-62" (157cm) | 49" (124cm) | 23" (58cm) | 24" (61cm) | 27" (68cm) |
Kids - Pants
| Size | Height | Inseam | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB | 19-21" | 6" | 14" | 15" |
| 0-3M | 21-24" | 6.5" | 15" | 15.5" |
| 3-6M | 24-26" | 7.5" | 15.5" | 16" |
| 6-9M | 26-27" | 8.5" | 16.25" | 16.5" |
| 9-12M | 27-29" | 10" | 16.75" | 17" |
| 12-18M | 29-31" | 11.5" | 17" | 18" |
| 18-24M | 31-33" | 12.25" | 18.5" | 18.5" |
| 2T | 33-36" | 13" | 19.5" | 19.5" |
| 3T | 36-39" | 14" | 20" | 21.5" |
| 4T | 39-44" | 15.5" | 21" | 22.5" |
| 5T | 44-50" | 17" | 21.5" | 23" |
| 6/7 | 48-52" | 18.5" | 22" | 24" |
| 7/8 | 50-56" | 20" | 22.5" | 25" |
| 8/9 | 54-58" | 21.5" | 23.25" | 26" |
| 9/10 | 56-62" | 23" | 24" | 27" |
Kids - Shorts/Tops/Dresses
| Size | Height | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB | 19-21" (53cm) | 15" (38cm) | 14" (35cm) | 15" (28cm) |
| 0-3M | 21-24" (61cm) | 16.5" (42cm) | 15" (38cm) | 15.5" (39cm) |
| 3-6M | 24-26" (66cm) | 17" (43cm) | 15.5" (39cm) | 16" (40cm) |
| 6-9M | 26-27" (69cm) | 17.5" (44cm) | 16.25" (41cm) | 16.5" (42cm) |
| 9-12M | 27-29" (73cm) | 18" (46cm) | 16.75" (43cm) | 17" (43cm) |
| 12-18M | 29-31" (78cm) | 18.5" (47cm) | 17" (43cm) | 18" (46cm) |
| 18-24M | 31-33" (83cm) | 19.5" (49cm) | 18.5" (47cm) | 18.5" (47cm) |
| 2T | 33-36" (91cm) | 21" (53cm) | 19.5" (49cm) | 19.5" (49cm) |
| 3T | 36-39" (99cm) | 22" (56cm) | 20" (51cm) | 21.5" (54cm) |
| 4T | 39-44" (112cm) | 23" (58cm) | 21" (53cm) | 22.5" (57cm) |
| 5T | 44-50" (126cm) | 24" (61cm) | 21.5" (54cm) | 23" (58cm) |
| 6/7 | 48-52" (132cm) | 25" (63cm) | 22" (56cm) | 24" (61cm) |
| 7/8 | 50-56" (142cm) | 26.25" (66cm) | 22.5" (57cm) | 25" (63cm) |
| 8/9 | 54-58" (147cm) | 27.25" (69cm) | 23.25" (59cm) | 26" (66cm) |
| 9/10 | 56-62" (156cm) | 28.5" (71cm) | 24" (61cm) | 27" (68cm) |
Youth
| Size | Height | Chest | Waist | Hips | Trunk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 50" (127cm) | 25" (64cm) | 21" (54cm) | 26" (66cm) | 43" (109cm) |
| 8 | 52" (132cm) | 26" (66cm) | 22" (56cm) | 27" (69cm) | 45" (114cm) |
| 9 | 54" (137cm) | 27" (68cm) | 23" (58cm) | 28" (71cm) | 47" (119cm) |
| 10 | 56" (142cm) | 28" (71cm) | 24" (61cm) | 29" (74cm) | 49" (124cm) |
| 11 | 57" (145cm) | 29" (74cm) | 25" (64cm) | 30" (76cm) | 50" (127cm) |
| 12 | 58" (147cm) | 30" (76cm) | 26" (66cm) | 31" (79cm) | 51" (130cm) |
| 13 | 59" (149cm) | 31" (78cm) | 27" (69cm) | 32" (81cm) | 52" (132cm) |
| 14 | 60" (152cm) | 32" (81cm) | 28" (71cm) | 33" (84cm) | 53" (135cm) |
| 15 | 61" (155cm) | 33" (84cm) | 29" (74cm) | 34" (86cm) | 54" (137cm) |
| 16 | 62" (158cm) | 34" (86cm) | 30" (76cm) | 35" (89cm) | 55" (140cm) |
| 17 | 63" (160cm) | 35" (89cm) | 31" (79cm) | 36" (92cm) | 56" (142cm) |
| 18 | 64" (163cm) | 36" (92cm) | 32" (81cm) | 37" (94cm) | 57" (145cm) |
Women's
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 31" (79cm) | 25" (64cm) | 32" (81cm) |
| XS | 33" (84cm) | 27" (67cm) | 35" (89cm) |
| S | 35" (89cm) | 29" (74cm) | 37" (94cm) |
| M | 37" (94cm) | 32" (81cm) | 40" (102cm) |
| L | 39" (99cm) | 35" (89cm) | 43" (109cm) |
| XL | 43" (109cm) | 38" (97cm) | 47" (119cm) |
| 1X | 47" (119cm) | 42" (107cm) | 51" (129cm) |
| 2X | 52" (132cm) | 46" (117cm) | 56" (142cm) |
| 3X | 57" (145cm) | 50" (127cm) | 61" (155cm) |
| 4X | 62" (158cm) | 55" (140cm) | 66" (168cm) |
| 5X | 67" (170cm) | 60" (152cm) | 71" (180cm) |
Men's
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 31" (78cm) | 26" (66cm) | 31" (78cm) |
| XS | 34" (86cm) | 28" (71cm) | 34" (86cm) |
| S | 37" (94cm) | 31" (78cm) | 37" (94cm) |
| M | 40" (102cm) | 34" (86cm) | 40" (102cm) |
| L | 43" (109cm) | 37" (94cm) | 43" (109cm) |
| XL | 46" (117cm) | 40" (102cm) | 45" (114cm) |
| 1X | 49" (124cm) | 44" (112cm) | 47" (119cm) |
| 2X | 52" (132cm) | 48" (122cm) | 49" (124cm) |
| 3X | 55" (140cm) | 52" (132cm) | 52" (132cm) |
| 4X | 58" (147cm) | 56" (142cm) | 55" (140cm) |
| 5X | 61" (155cm) | 60" (152cm) | 58" (147cm) |
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I can’t make enough of these stylish comfy toddler shorts! I didn’t own a serger at time I made these & pattern is a quick sew, containing great instructions, and don’t let the binding shy you away- there’s a great tutorial provided! Binding quilts for past 4 yrs definitely came in handy, but I still watched the video! Love love love these!
Love this pattern so much. Great one if you like binding which I am currently obsessed with. There is video support available as well. Will definitely me making more of these. I used French Terry which was perfect fabric for this project.
Super cute and easy to follow!
I’m still pretty novice at sewing, but this pattern and the YouTube tutorial made it less scary.
So straightforward and easy to sew. Super cute fit. Bonus: a great way to use up small remnants. Both my girls love them.
Customers praised this sewing pattern as "easy to follow" and "quick to sew," perfect for beginners and experienced sewers alike. The fit is "spot on" and "true to size." Many loved the binding detail, with video tutorials making it approachable. Some noted the rise runs slightly short and wished for extended sizing. Great for using fabric remnants.
- 5 stars: 39 (93%)
- 4 stars: 3 (7%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I made the Track Shorts in sizes 6 and 10. The fit was spot on and I loved the way they looked on my granddaughters. The instructions were easy to understand and follow. I’m going to try making them in woven next! Thanks for great patterns!
I can’t make enough of these stylish comfy toddler shorts! I didn’t own a serger at time I made these & pattern is a quick sew, containing great instructions, and don’t let the binding shy you away- there’s a great tutorial provided! Binding quilts for past 4 yrs definitely came in handy, but I still watched the video! Love love love these!
Love this pattern so much. Great one if you like binding which I am currently obsessed with. There is video support available as well. Will definitely me making more of these. I used French Terry which was perfect fabric for this project.
Super cute and easy to follow!
I’m still pretty novice at sewing, but this pattern and the YouTube tutorial made it less scary.
So straightforward and easy to sew. Super cute fit. Bonus: a great way to use up small remnants. Both my girls love them.
Great pattern, fits well! Easy to follow
love this and I'm going to make a bunch for all the grandkids! instructions are awesome and the end results I have no fear they will be amazing
Pattern worked great for board shorts for my girls! Fit was spot on and they look super cute on!
These are so stinkin’ cute! Fun & easy to make.
My grandson picked this pattern and of course I’m going to make them. I was terrified of the binding and I will be truthful it took a few try’s. I watched some videos and read a few hints a BAM :boom: I got it. They are super and the younger one had to have a pair.
It was an easy pattern to sew! I would have preferred to have the inside edges finished, it was a little weird that they were left raw. But the fit is wonderful and the style great for boys and girls!
Absolutely love the style, they remind me of the 90s! Extremely true to size and a simple sew! Binding intimidated me for so long, it's not as hard as it sounds! I highly recommend the pattern!
Super easy pattern ! I will be making many of these for summer :)
These are a perfect “scrap buster” project but also just fun in general. Simple construction and a great classic style!
Great little pattern and easy to follow instructions.
Beautiful fit super fast to sew
Love this pattern. Easy and fun to make. Sizes are accurate! Was having trouble finding shorts that fit my Grandson, these are adorable on him!
The track short was my second pattern from Lowland kids. The first was the Racerback hoodie. Both patterns were very easy to follow and the fit was excellent. I would definitely recommend your patterns.
Absolutely awesome pattern and perfect fit :+1:
Soo cute and easy to do.
Love all my patterns from Lowland Kids! The track shorts are no different. Easy directions and wonderful results!
Just love this pattern. Fun to make and look amazing. Already made quite a few pairs and will def become more!
Easy see for summer shorts
The is a very quick sew.
Pretty good pattern. easy to follow for the most part.
Quick and easy to sew up and the fit was perfect per the measurements.
Love love love these!!
Easy make and perfect fit! Love it!
I love it. Easy yo do:blush:
Easy to follow instructions and pattern was simple to construct. Fit was good (I sized up for chubby baby and cloth diaper).
Easy to follow pattern. It’s so fun to come up with different pattern combos for the fabric and binding
Those short are really cute, I made them with the tank add on romper. The pattern is easy to follow, it fit just right.
Perfect end easy to sew patten!
Such a great pattern!!! simple quick and easy. I give the pattern 4 stars as I feel there could have been a bit more instruction/ steps in the tutorial. Ive been sewing for years and just within the past two years sewing with knits and the cure on the binding is going to take some practice. Overall I am thrilled with this pattern and so glad I found LLKids! I can't wait until the fabric I ordered especially for LLkids patterns comes in so I can sew all the things!!!!