Oliver + S Patterns : Parachute Polo & Sweatpants

This basic knit polo or rugby shirt includes an inset woven placket and one-piece woven collar and can be made for girls or boys. The boys' version (Views A and C) features a longer shirt and wider sleeves; the girls' version (Views B and D) is a bit shorter with more fitted sleeves. The sweatpants include an elastic waistband and drawstring as well as a contrast-color side panel and elastic at the ankles. This pattern offers lots of great casual or athletic options for kids of all ages.

Suggested Fabrics
Polo Shirt : Use knits like jersey, interlock, and thermal knit. For the collar and placket use lightweight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, shirting, or chambray.
Sweatpants : Light to medium weight knit fabrics like jersey, cotton fleece, and terry.

Fabric Requirements

View A - Boys Short-Sleeve Polo
44" : 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 1 yd (sizes 5 - 12)
58" : 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 3/4 -  1 yd (sizes 5 - 12)

View B - Girls Short-Sleeve Polo
44" : 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 3/4 -  1 yd (sizes 5 - 12)
58" : 1/2 - 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 3/4 yd (sizes 5 - 12)

View C - Boys Long-Sleeve Polo
44" : 1 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yd (sizes 5 - 12)
58" : 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 3/4 - 1 1/2 yd (sizes 5 - 12)

View D - Girls Long-Sleeve Polo
44" : 1 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 1 - 1 1/2 yd (sizes 5 - 12)
58" : 1/2 - 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 3/4 - 1 yd (sizes 5 - 12)

Views A - D - Contrast Woven Collar and Placket : 1/2 yd

View E - Sweatpants
Main Fabric : 3/4 - 1 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 1 yd (sizes 5 - 12)
Contrast Fabric : 3/4 yd (sizes 6m - 4); 3/4 - 1 yd (sizes 5 - 12)

Notions
Polo Shirt : thread, three 1/2" buttons, lightweight fusible interfacing
Sweatpants : thread, 1 yard of drawstring, 1 yard of 3/4" elastic, 1 yard of 1/2" elastic, lightweight nonwoven interfacing