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I like having a small wardrobe, and I put a lot of pressure on the pieces that I wear to be just right. Ideally, I'd have just three pairs of shorts with exactly the right fit + feel that would serve all the warm weather situations. The same three pairs of linen shorts I've been wearing for years are still my favorites, but I wanted an additional pair or two of supremely comfy, loungy shorts to throw on in the mornings or after work.
I've been looking for a pair of shorts featuring a not-too-short inseam, a not-too-tight, nonrolling waist band + a breezy fabric...for years. After deciding that I really wanted a shorts version of the Domi pants I love, I decided to see how a made-by-me version would turn out.
I've sewn shorts from Anna Allen's Pomona pattern in the past + did not like the way they turned out. The linen I used grew tremendously with wear + the lengthened inseam was unflattering. Sewing has its risks. But, I've seen a lot of cute Pomona shorts out there, so I decided to try the pattern again with Liberty fabric + the recommended inseam.
One yard of Liberty fabric makes one pair of shorts. I removed 1 inch from the rise at the waist edge + made a drawstring waist just like my Domi pants. I think I've actually sewn my unicorn! :)
Love,
Jane
I've been looking for a pair of shorts featuring a not-too-short inseam, a not-too-tight, nonrolling waist band + a breezy fabric...for years. After deciding that I really wanted a shorts version of the Domi pants I love, I decided to see how a made-by-me version would turn out.
I've sewn shorts from Anna Allen's Pomona pattern in the past + did not like the way they turned out. The linen I used grew tremendously with wear + the lengthened inseam was unflattering. Sewing has its risks. But, I've seen a lot of cute Pomona shorts out there, so I decided to try the pattern again with Liberty fabric + the recommended inseam.
One yard of Liberty fabric makes one pair of shorts. I removed 1 inch from the rise at the waist edge + made a drawstring waist just like my Domi pants. I think I've actually sewn my unicorn! :)
Love,
Jane
