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I’ve been wanting a pair of high waisted shorts for a while now, but always holding back because I’m not quite sure how well they would suit me. Then after a trip to the fabric store I came home with this pinstripe fabric and decided it would make a great pair of shorts. I figured if the high waist didn’t suit me I could always untuck my top and cover the high waist. Anyway I adapted the Bella pattern, which was a fun pattern to sew, and ended up with these and i absolutely LOVE them. They are super comfy and just the right length that I prefer, shorts at the shops are always way to short for me or too long. Love them. I want to try make a pair of Bella pants with the left over material I have :)
Material Notes
polyester suiting of some sort
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Novice
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Mar 28, 2012, 01.13 AMby maidenjane
Super sharp!
Feb 4, 2011, 07.47 PMby carolinesj
Gorgeous shorts! I’m very inspired, but am going to make the Ruby ones instead… nice work!
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Feb 5, 2011, 11.20 AMby nadia42
Thanks :) i’ve just made a ruby pair using the left over fabric, they are great :D good luck with your pair :) :)
Nov 2, 2010, 02.46 PMby anajan
Super cute shorts. I love how you played with the stripes’ directions, your variation is very similar to the idea I have for another pair of Bella.
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Nov 3, 2010, 03.14 AMby nadia42
Thanks :) I was just looking at your version. It looks amazing!! Definately makes me want to make another :P
Apr 23, 2010, 01.28 AMby nadia42
i’ll see what i can do :P i’m not very good at writing instructions
Apr 22, 2010, 04.15 PMby missuscrime
Would you consider doing a how-to explaining how you altered the pattern (especially the front part)? These are awesome, and i’ve wanted to make some like that for a while!
Apr 22, 2010, 03.54 PMby olya
Super cute! I love the change you made on the front of them — it would also be great for a pair of sailor-style pants!
Apr 22, 2010, 12.55 PMby marianatalia
These are great! They look sooo comfortable and fun!
Apr 22, 2010, 12.08 PMby sophie11
These are divine!! I would be so happy if you could put up how you altered them! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
Apr 21, 2010, 09.01 PMby corrinely
lovely!
Apr 21, 2010, 07.46 PMby lunatepetal
awesome shorts!
Apr 21, 2010, 07.46 PMby lunatepetal
awesome shorts!
Apr 21, 2010, 05.41 PMby ustreetmove
wonderful job! i love these.
Apr 21, 2010, 01.34 PMby keren
great job! I love them. Excellent fabric choice as well!
Apr 21, 2010, 12.36 PMby nadia42
thank you :) yeah the stripes were fun to play around with, trying to get them to all sorta match up was a bit of a challenge :P
Apr 21, 2010, 12.16 PMby nettie
They look fantastic! And they do suit you really well. I have the same problem with store bought shorts, I may give these a go.
Apr 21, 2010, 12.14 PMby gdac
These look GREAT!! You’ve done a fantastic job playing with the pin stripes!!!
Apr 21, 2010, 07.53 AMby ghainskom
I like how you changed the front. Go for the pants!