Anita Shorts

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I made these as part of the sew along, even though I was a bit slow and the sew along has already finished. This did work in my favour as I was able to see everyone else's creations and use their tips. The most obvious change I made to the pattern was making them knee length. I also fashioned some cuffs copied from some similar length pants that I have. I made the belt loops a little narrower than on the pattern. The fit is quite snug (lucky for stretch) but still comfortable. I also used a green patterned fabric to line the front pockets and the inside of the waistband.

Materials

Black stretch denim with subtle herring bone stripe. Green patterned cotton fabric. Contrasting green thread. Silver jeans button. Silver rivets. Black heavy duty zip.

Credits

My husband for searching for rivets in Melbourne during his lunch break.

My husband for attaching the rivets after I gave up!

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Marijapo Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 3:28 AM
pants projects in sight!

Your shorts look great on you! I envy you for living in such warm country. :)
fashion1 Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 4:05 AM
busy at fashion school

completely indeed with marijapo!! you look fab in it and they fit you perfect! i like the length a lot!
SewLikeCarolyn Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 4:36 AM
sewing my wedding dress!

I have been trying to muster up enough guts to make Anita pants, seeing yours make me want to make two pairs, one in capri length, one full length... argh! where's my courage when I need it! I think that they look wonderful on you and the topstitching is very well done. Great Job! and good for you for taking your time!
escorpio Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 6:16 AM
on vacation!

Wow! They look great, everything from fabric choice and alterations to execution and fit. They look wonderful on you.

I agree with Sewlikecarolyn, I need some guts to dare and try pants.
lauriana Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 8:33 AM
way too busy for loads of sewing

I think it's really well done! And I like that fabric a lot.
Guguluff Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 8:57 AM

Great work, very detailed. And they fit you so well...
ruffie Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 12:54 PM

great pants i posted on the forum and asked for a pattern for 3/4 pants but had no answer, so i was over the moon to see this, i wear 3/4 pants alot as living in australia it does get warm and i find full length pants too hot to wear
yoshimi Ï Posted 31 January 2008 at 3:56 PM

I love them! You look great in them.
WenStuPen Ï Posted 1 February 2008 at 5:29 PM
expanding in the waistline!

Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. I do love Australian summers, well in the southern parts anyway. I say bite the bullet and have a go with these jeans. They are not difficult, just a little time consuming with all the details (well for me anyway).
shirliza Ï Posted 2 April 2008 at 10:01 AM

I like your jeans, especially your version of the pockets!
ReneeBeth Ï Posted 3 April 2008 at 9:12 PM
Should finish the white shirt...

These look great!