Patterns for Pirates

With over 100 different patterns, you're sure to find something you'd love to make at Patterns for Pirates. Primarily designed with knit fabrics, these designs are stylish without sacrificing comfort and fit. P4P designs for both adults and children, and includes sizes up to a 5X. They also have a large number of free patterns, pattern support, sew-a-longs, bundles, and tutorials for hacking their patterns!

We haven't pulled in all of their older patterns yet. To check out the rest of their patterns, visit their website, https://www.patternsforpirates.com.

68 Patterns Found

24/7 Tank

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: High stretch knits, such as athletic knit, swim knit, rib knits, double brushed poly, rayon/modal/bamboo jerseys, or ITY.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2022-06-22

A photo of a finished 24/7 Tank.

Adventure Hat

kids & teens & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight wovens such as cotton canvas, quilting cotton, or denim.

Size range: Head circumference: 18” - 24”

A photo of a finished Adventure Hat.

Baby Bear Joggers

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stable knits such as french terry, ponte, or sweatshirt fleece.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 34", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Baby Bear Joggers.

Basic Tee

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with moderate stretch, such as cotton jersey, double brushed poly, athletic/performance knits, or light sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Basic Tee.

Be Bold Crop Top and Bodysuit

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight high-stretch knits such as cotton jersey, rayon jersey, double brushed poly, rib knits, stretch mesh, athletic knits, or swim knits.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Be Bold Crop Top and Bodysuit.

Boho Babydoll

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with a soft drape, such as rayon spandex, ITY, triblend jerseys, or light sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Boho Babydoll.

Boundless Dress

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with good drape, such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, ITY, or brushed poly spandex.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Boundless Dress.

Brizo Bikini Bottoms

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: High stretch swim knits. Or for an underwear version, use a lightweight cotton jersey.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2023-05-06

A photo of a finished Brizo Bikini Bottoms.

Brunch Blouse and Dress

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens, such as rayon, cotton/poly blends, cotton shirting, linen, or cotton poplin.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Brunch Blouse and Dress.

Captain Mack's Cardigan

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to heavy weight knits, such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, french terry, sweater knits, ponte, stretch velour, or sweatshirt fleece.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Captain Mack's Cardigan.

Charleston Crossover Dress and Peplum Top

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 40% horizontal and some vertical stretch, such as cotton jersey, double brushed poly, rib knits, sweater knits, stretch velvet, or athletic/performance knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

Published: 2023-05-18

A photo of a finished Charleston Crossover Dress and Peplum Top.

Circe Swim Top

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: High stretch swim knits

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57"

Published: 2023-05-06

A photo of a finished Circe Swim Top.

Cocoon Cardigan

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits such as jersey or light french terry make a nice, draped silhouette.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 44", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Cocoon Cardigan.

Cozy Pants

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits with high stretch, such as sweater knits, double brushed poly, spandex french terry, ponte, rib knits, cotton spandex, ITY,or rayon spandex.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Cozy Pants.

Cozy Wrap Robe and Cardigan

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits such as sweater knits, double brushed poly, french terry, waffle knits, rib knits, cotton jersey, or plush knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

A photo of a finished Cozy Wrap Robe and Cardigan.

Cross My Heart Cami

Fabric recommendations: Light weight high-stretch knits such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, double brushed poly, rib knits, or athletic/performance knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Cross My Heart Cami.

Cutie Booty Boxer Briefs

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with high 4-way stretch, especially cotton spandex.

Size range: Waist: 19.5" - 57", Hips: 19.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Cutie Booty Boxer Briefs.

Essential Tank Top and Dress

This tank is fitted at the bust and semi-fitted in the hips, and features a variety of strap and length options.

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with lots of stretch and lots of drape, such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, or brushed poly.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23.5" - 57", Hips: 33" - 64"

A photo of a finished Essential Tank Top and Dress.

Everyday Elegance Top and Dress

Fabric recommendations: Light weight drapey wovens such as rayon challis, crepe, chiffon, georgette, double gauze, cotton lawn, voile, or washed linen.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Everyday Elegance Top and Dress.

Fierce Bra

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits such as cotton spandex, or athletic/performance knits. For the lining, use the same fabric or power mesh.

Size range: Chest: 19" - 60", Waist: 19.5" - 57"

A photo of a finished Fierce Bra.

Fierce Undies

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight high-stretch knits, such as cotton jersey, ITY, nylon spandex, or performance knits.

Size range: Waist: 19.5" - 57", Hips: 19.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Fierce Undies.

Free Spirit Tank Top and Dress

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as bamboo jersey, cotton jersey, merino knits, light french terry, double brushed poly, or athletic/performance knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Free Spirit Tank Top and Dress.

Friendly City Sweater

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with lots of drape, such as rib knits, modal knit blends, double brushed poly, sweater knits, french terry, or waffle knits.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2023-01-17

A photo of a finished Friendly City Sweater.

Gala Gown

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stable knits such as stretch lace, ponte, scuba, liverpool, techno, stretch velvet, or french terry.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Gala Gown.

Gather Round Dress and Top

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Stretch knit, such as rayon/modal/bamboo knit, ribbed knits, double brushed poly, waffle knit , ITY, pointelle, cotton spandex, stretch velvet, french terry, or jerseys.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2022-09-09

A photo of a finished Gather Round Dress and Top.

Go To Jacket

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits with fairly low stretch, such as cotton jersey, french terry, sweater knits, sweatshirt fleece, velour, or ponte di roma.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Go To Jacket.

Grandpa Cardigan

Fabric recommendations: Mid weight knits with good recovery, such as cotton jersey, french terry, or sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Grandpa Cardigan.

Hello Sailor Swim Bottoms

Fabric recommendations: High-stretch swimwear knits such as nylon spandex, or supplex.

Size range: Thigh: 20.5” - 31”Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 34.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Hello Sailor Swim Bottoms.

Hepburn Top and Dress

A slim fitting dress or top with sleeve & length variations.

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with lots of stretch, such as athletic spandex blends, cotton lycra, double brushed poly, rayon spandex blends, or sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Hepburn Top and Dress.

Infinity Top, Dress, Bodysuit, and Romper

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Knit fabrics with high 4-way stretch, like bamboo spandex, modal spandex, rayon spandex, athletic knits, swim knits, double brushed poly, cotton spandex, or ITY.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Infinity Top, Dress, Bodysuit, and Romper.

Jolly Roger Raglan TShirt

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, double brushed poly, athletic/performance knits, or light french terry.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Jolly Roger Raglan TShirt.

Layer Me Up Shirt

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as bamboo jersey, cotton jersey, double brushed poly, athletic/performance knits, light french terry, or light sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Layer Me Up Shirt.

Loggers Pants

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to midweight knits with at least 50% horizontal stretch, such as rayon jersey, performance athletic knits, french terry, ponte, thermal, cotton lycra, or sweater knits.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Loggers Pants.

Lumberjack Shirt

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: For a shirt, use midweight wovens such as quilting cotton, cotton poplin, or flannelette. For a heavier sweater, use cotton canvas, denim, or heavy flannel with an optional lining.

Size range: Height: 23” - 61”,Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28"

A photo of a finished Lumberjack Shirt.

Mama Bear Joggers

Classic and comfortable, these joggers have a relaxed fit through the thigh and are more fitted at the calf.

Fabric recommendations: Mid to heavy weight knits, such as sweatshirt fleece, french terry, or heavy cotton jersey.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Mama Bear Joggers.

Me Hearties Peplum Top and Dress

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits, such as jersey, stretch lace, stretch velvet, or brushed poly.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Me Hearties Peplum Top and Dress.

Minute Maillot Swimsuit

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight swim knits or athletic/performance knits. For the lining, use the same fabric or a swim mesh knit.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Minute Maillot Swimsuit.

Naughty & Nice PJs

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knits with good recovery, such as cotton jersey, ITY, light french terry, stretch velour or velvet, ponte, or stretch flannel.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Naughty & Nice PJs.

Notch Top and Dress

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight 4-way high-stretch knits, such as rib knits, modal blends, double brushed poly, sweater knits, stretch velvet, cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, or waffle knits.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2023-02-07

A photo of a finished Notch Top and Dress.

Peg Legs Pants

Beginner-friendly leggings with a staggering amount of available customization.

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with high 4-way stretch, such as ITY, brushed polyester, or rayon jersey.

Size range: Waist: 23.5" - 57", Hips: 33" - 64"

A photo of a finished Peg Legs Pants.

Petite Pegs

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to midweight knits with lots of stretch, such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, ITY, brushed poly spandex, or light french terry.

Size range: Waist: 14" - 19.5", Hips: 14" - 19.5"

A photo of a finished Petite Pegs.

Pirate Pencil Skirt

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight stable knits such as cotton jersey, interlock, double brushed poly, ponte, or stable sweater knits.

Size range: Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Pirate Pencil Skirt.

Pirate Playground Shorts & Pants

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stable knits or wovens, such as sweatshirt fleece, french terry, cotton interlock, flannel, or double gauze.

Size range: Waist: 17" - 29", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Pirate Playground Shorts & Pants.

Pumpkin Spice Dolman Shirt

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as rayon jersey, linen jersey, cotton jersey, double brushed poly, or athletic/performance knits.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Pumpkin Spice Dolman Shirt.

Rainbow Dress and Top

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight high-stretch knits such as cotton jersey, rayon jersey, double brushed poly, rib knits, sweater knits, ITY, or DTY.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Rainbow Dress and Top.

Red Carpet Dress

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight high-stretch knits, such as ITY, stretch velvet, double brushed poly, burnout velvet, sweater knit, cotton spandex, athletic knits, slinky poly spandex, or rib knits. For the lining, use a light weight knit with similar stretch to the outer, such as ITY, DTY, supplex, or swimwear lining.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 60", Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

Published: 2022-11-26

A photo of a finished Red Carpet Dress.

Relaxed Raglan Shirt

Fabric recommendations: Light to heavy weight knits such as jersey, double brushed poly, sweater knits, french terry, or sweatshirt fleece.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Relaxed Raglan Shirt.

Runabout Romper and Dress

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with lots of stretch, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, light french terry, brushed poly, or merino jersey.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Runabout Romper and Dress.

SOS Pants

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight knits such as ponte di roma, double brushed poly, stretch twill, or jegging/denim knits.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished SOS Pants.

Siren Swim Top

Fabric recommendations: High-stretch swimwear knits such as nylon spandex, or supplex.

Size range: Cup size: A-G,Chest: 30" - 54"

A photo of a finished Siren Swim Top.

Slim Fit Raglan

Raglan top with options for sleeve and hem length.

Fabric recommendations: Almost any type of knits from light to medium weight, including french terry, jersey, medium sweater knits, or rayon spandex.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Slim Fit Raglan.

So Classic Sundress

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens with good drape, such as cotton voile, double gauze, rayon, linen, crepe, or silk.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished So Classic Sundress.

Sporty Piko Top

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits such as cotton jersey, french terry, or sweater knits.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Sporty Piko Top.

Summer PJs

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight drapey wovens such as rayon/viscose, washed linen, cotton voile, or double gauze.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 54", Waist: 17.5" - 50", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Summer PJs.

Sunshine Dress

Fabric recommendations: Lightweight knits with good drape, such as rayon jersey, ITY, brushed poly spandex, or light cotton spandex.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Sunshine Dress.

Sweater Weather

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits such as sweater knits, double brushed poly, french terry, waffle knits, rib knits, or sweatshirt fleece.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

A photo of a finished Sweater Weather.

Sweet Tee Shirt and Dress

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, ITY, light french terry, or merino jersey.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Sweet Tee Shirt and Dress.

Sweetheart Dress

Sweetheart bodice detail and a natural waist make this dress a standout.

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits, such as jersey, stretch lace, stretch velvet, or brushed poly.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Sweetheart Dress.

Teeny Beanie

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as cotton jersey, rayon jersey, french terry, or sweater knits.

Size range: Head circumference: 14” - 18.5”

A photo of a finished Teeny Beanie.

Tie-Up Top

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Stretch knits, such as rayon/modal/bamboo knit, athletic knit, swim knit, rib knits, double brushed poly, waffle knit , ITY, stretch velvet, french terry, or jerseys.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2022-08-02

A photo of a finished Tie-Up Top.

Tulip Tee

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight drapey knits, such as rayon jersey, bamboo jersey, linen jersey, modal sweater knits, ITY, or rayon french terry.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Tulip Tee.

Uptown Joggers

kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Medium weight wovens or stable low-stretch knits, such as light denim, chambray, linen, twill, flannel, board short fabrics, french terry, sweatshirt fleece, brushed fleece, or athletic knits.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2023-03-16

A photo of a finished Uptown Joggers.

Valley Swing DressMore Details

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits with at least 30% horizontal stretch, such as rayon spandex, ITY, poly spandex, brushed polyester, rib knit, waffle knit, modal, or bamboo lycra.

Size range: Chest: 17" - 60", Waist: 17.5" - 57", Hips: 17.5" - 64"

Published: 2022-07-11

A photo of a finished Valley Swing Dress.

Vintage Jumper and Overalls

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stretch wovens such as denim, corduroy, suede, or twill.

Size range: Waist: 23" - 57", Hips: 34" - 64"

A photo of a finished Vintage Jumper and Overalls.

Walk the Plank PJ Bottoms

babies & kids & adults

Fabric recommendations: Midweight wovens such as cotton poplin, crepe, double gauze, or flannel.

Size range: Waist: 17.5" - 56", Hips: 17.5" - 58"

A photo of a finished Walk the Plank PJ Bottoms.

Wee Lap Tee

Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight knits such as bamboo jersey, cotton jersey, double brushed poly, or light french terry.

Size range: Chest: 14" - 19", Waist: 14" - 19.5", Hips: 14" - 19.5"

A photo of a finished Wee Lap Tee.

Wiggle Dress and Top

Fabric recommendations: Midweight stable knits such as ponte, stretch velvet, stretch lace, liverpool, double brushed poly, sweater knits, or french terry.

Size range: Chest: 30" - 54", Waist: 23.5" - 50", Hips: 33" - 58"

A photo of a finished Wiggle Dress and Top.

Yo Ho Henley

babies & kids

Fabric recommendations: Light to heavy weight knits, such as rayon jersey, cotton jersey, french terry, sweatshirt fleece, thermals, or interlock.

Size range: Chest: 17.5" - 31.5", Waist: 17.5" - 28", Hips: 17.5" - 34"

A photo of a finished Yo Ho Henley.