Patriotic shorts?
I love to make dresses, of course, but sometimes there's not enough fabric, or sometimes you want to look fresh and cute without wearing a dress... and I had some cute white and red plaid fabric that I got on half-off clearance at JoAnn for like $1.50 a yard. So, inspired by the cute, bright shorts at Anthro:
I had to follow the instructions on this one, since I'm not used to making things with pockets, zipper flies, decorative hems and tabs... I was proud of myself, actually, for going step by step! Usually I just jump in and figure it out, since most dresses are constructed the same, and most tops are constructed the same... no need for instructions. But this time I read the booklet.
Anyway here they are!
Hope you're enjoying the day off with your families or doing something fun in the sunshine if you have any!
Very cute! I never, ever wear shorts, but I am starting to reconsider. Really nice.
ReplyDeleteMan, that fit is perfect. Way to go You! I've been THIS close to finally using my BBW shorts pattern, and I think you've pushed me over the edge. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!
ReplyDeleteI love the plaid! It really works for the style of shorts.
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! Really wish you did maternity clothing sometimes :)
ReplyDeletegreat job! I think I might have to make a pair myself. I am very inspired by your sewing.
ReplyDeletevery cute! Shorts are one of the things that I want to make this year because I have never made them before. I tend to stick to skirts and dresses.
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect!! Such a great idea to make shorts. I never find them in a length or shape that I feel comfortable with, so maybe handmaking them is the way forward for me :)
ReplyDeleteso cute! i am too chicken to make myself shorts even though i need some.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed. I won't be making shorts any time soon because I would have to measure my thighs (yuck)
ReplyDeleteIf you take a 1-2in ish dart in the centerfront crotch just below where the fly ends then they will fit better in that area.
ReplyDeletecute! I started a pair of shorts once about two years ago and stopped in the middle for some reason. Maybe now I'll be inspired to go finish them.
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