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
blogged here.
linen, cotton, button, zipper
burdastyle
my sewing book
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Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
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!