Burda Style For people who sew
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I made these shorts last Sat. while my husband was looking after our daughter.
I used Burdastyle-Ruby as a base pattern, but instead of using buttons on the side for closure, I just used a zipper fly in the front.
It was my very first time making shorts/pants,
so it was a bit challenging, especially trying to figure out how to insert a zipper fly.
I used a sewing book for a reference.
I also made the belt to tie a bow on the waist. You can place the bow anywhere you like – front, side or back!
and, yes, those white things you see in the first photo are my daughter’s cloth diapers :P
Material Notes
linen, cotton, button, zipper
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
Credits
- pattern
burdastyle
- reference
my sewing book
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Jan 27, 2011, 02.56 AMby froggypondd
I’m currently making my first pair of shorts and I am so confused by the fly! It doesn’t help that it’s a hot day and I need to finish these either today or tomorrow! Could you offer any help or what sewing book you used as a refference?
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Jan 28, 2011, 03.10 AMby lunatepetal
Hi, sorry for the late reply…
I just used my basic sewing encyclopedia that I have as a reference. and just googled on zipper fly how-to, and this one seems a good step by step(with pic) instruction.http://www.wikihow.com/Sew-a-Fly-Zipper
and I am sure there are tons of Youtube(or whatever) clips online!
hope this helps!(or maybe you’re already done with your shorts??) good luck!! look forward to seeing them here once you are done!
Jul 5, 2010, 11.11 PMby tashmopolitan
omg! These look exactly like shorts i have from bannana republic! Im so gonna use this pattern! I think seersucker would be the perfect fabric! They look awesome! Great job!
Jun 23, 2010, 04.57 AMby monikakey
I love the bow! Great addition.
Nov 20, 2009, 04.06 AMby petitmoutonbleu
cute!!! very cool summer shorts
Jun 7, 2009, 01.50 PMby evette
Super cute!
Jun 4, 2009, 11.18 AMby effervescence
Jun 3, 2009, 01.36 AMby mjb14
I really like them and I like the fabric you used.
Jun 2, 2009, 03.36 PMby cam557
Beautiful! I love the bow and the colour. Great job!
Jun 2, 2009, 02.11 AMby sewella
Well I must say they look fabulous! Excellent job!
Jun 1, 2009, 11.38 PMby sew4my3
Awesome shorts! I can’t believe this is your first time to make shorts/pants! They really look store bought! That’s a big compliment!Haha I could see the JJill store selling these! I love that you added a sash too! Nicely done!