A copy of a pair of shorts I’ve owned and loved for many summers, but which needed to be retired! I picked apart the seams of the old pair and traced them out to be a new pattern. It worked a treat and these new shorts are virtually indistinguishable from the old ones :) I even managed to recycle the buttons and the zipper in this pair!
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seamstress: poppykettle
Textured woven stretch cotton and some digitally printed cotton for the contrast trim.
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Make a new pair of chic shorts for summer!
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Feb 11, 2013, 08.48 PMby ladykatza
I missed these the first time around! Great job!
Feb 4, 2013, 12.09 AMby CIRQUEDUBEBE
Um,,,,GORGEOUS!! Such a good idea that I always forget…unpicking stuff that you know is a great fit already.
Feb 3, 2013, 02.35 AMby schnui
Excellent copy of your favourite shorts. You have done a great job of the pockets and zip. Well done as usual Melanie.
Feb 3, 2013, 02.35 AMby schnui
Excellent copy of your favourite shorts. You have done a great job of the pockets and zip. Well done as usual Melanie.