These are my new favourite shorts. I need more of them. In linen. A pants version. A whole closet full would be nice.
The pattern is Burdastyle 111A shorts style. I made a few small modifications.
- I omitted the front fly (might have been a faux fly…)
- I also ommitted the belt carriers
- I stitched down the facing and created an elastic casing as I did this. The shorts do not include an elastic waistband, but I wanted a pair of easy, comfy shorts that could be pulled on (as well as tied up with a big bow!).
I love my new shorts. The linen is from the Fabric Store; a most divine shade of Military Green. I love the exagerated paper bag waist of the design. I’ve been wearing them with a silk tank I made ages ago. The very pretty charmeuse is an oldie from Tessuti Fabrics. I can also see myself wearing these shorts with a billowy, white linen top in Fall.
Absolutely fabulous. I made a pair of paper bag shorts out of linen last summer using a vogue pattern, but without your lovely bow! It’s perfect. if only I had more of that linen to copy you! Hmmm, your lovelies make me want another pair!!.
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Love these shorts! Definitely need to make a pair myself!
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Isn’t it a bit oversized? I really like it but it seems like it is double your site.
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The sizing is correct. Yes, the style is exagerated.
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Brilliant make. They look very cool. Can you tell us which Burdastyle month/year the are from?
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Love ’em! So chic.
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