It's almost that time of year again in the northern hemisphere...time to figure out how to get as cool as possible. Shorts can be as simple to "make" as cutting off a pair of jeans or hemming a pair of swingy pants. They might also be a low risk project to sew. Shorts require a relatively small amount of fabric + can be downplayed by a cute top, if necessary. :) I love simple, elastic waisted shorts for lounging at home + for sleeping in. The ones above even include a pair that can also be made for men/boys (elbe) + one that also comes in smaller girls' sizes (purl).
It's easy to think that shorts can be made from any pants pattern...and they can. It's just not always as simple as shortening the pattern. The shape often benefits from a little a-line shift of the outer thigh seam. Patterns made with shorts in mind take this into account for us. Most of these patterns also include a pants or skirt pattern as well...bonus.
When it comes to choosing fabric, a pair of shorts could easily be made from a thrifted, swingy skirt or dress (or one from our own closet or from that of a friend), a remnant from another project (or project never made), or a small amount of beautiful, new, natural fiber fabric.
I started this post the same day I dusted off the ceiling fan out of necessity...but now I'm finishing it on a rainy, cool day...dreaming of sunshine + legs that don't glow in the dark. ;)
More of my favorite independent sewing pattern designers. All lovely photos via links.
Love,
Jane
I started this post the same day I dusted off the ceiling fan out of necessity...but now I'm finishing it on a rainy, cool day...dreaming of sunshine + legs that don't glow in the dark. ;)
More of my favorite independent sewing pattern designers. All lovely photos via links.
Love,
Jane
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