I made these shorts as a practice round for some sailor shorts that I am planning to make from corduroy. I used this fabric because I don’t especially like the floral pattern, but now that the shorts are made it has grown on me. My starting off point was the Burda pattern called Ruby. I lengthened it to make the high waist and sewed up the sides instead of having the side buttons. Next I examined my mom’s wool sailor pants that she got at the army surplus store to figure out how the front flap and buttons work. Now that I’ve completed these shorts, I feel confident enough to try them out again in the corduroy. I cheated on these ones and used snaps instead of making all of those button holes.
Cotton from the thrift store, buttons, and snaps.
Project of the Week
Perfect for Autumn days we’ve created a cardigan with a flowing, extended lapel.
Project of the Week!
This week: The male counterpart to the Louisa vest
Member Project of the Week
A dress made from cotton batik with traditional Javanese pattern called ‘Kawung’
Technique of the week
Learn how to alter a basic bodice into a "leaf" pleated bodice
Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
May 31, 2009, 02.35 PMby MissWilliams
These are amazing! and so is your other creations! You should consider doing How to’s!
Apr 26, 2009, 09.47 AMby sarahuk4
cute and i LOVE the fabric
Apr 23, 2009, 05.21 PMby sarahnix
these are wonderful!!
Apr 21, 2009, 02.57 PMby zozowahine
Soooooper cute!
Apr 21, 2009, 08.37 AMby lizah
these are just great! love it:)
Apr 21, 2009, 06.51 AMby abucketfulofheather
These are so gorgeous! I actually love the print, too. Super retro!
Apr 20, 2009, 09.26 PMby slingstring
if i could pull these off, i’d sew these up right now! i can see how the fabric wouldn’t be too appealing on its own but it works SO WELL with this project! i am loving all your creations! (and i love the blue theme, intentional or not!)
Apr 20, 2009, 08.35 PMby figamadood
Cute and fun!