I am sure most have you have seen this cute style of shorts with the fabric tie. Adorable! They are everywhere this summer. I have a serious fear of sewing for myself but last night, after making that cute playsuit for Anne, I was feeling pretty confident.
No buttons! No zippers! No darts! I looked at these shorts and these shorts. I had this red chambray type fabric from Rose (remember how she gave me all that sweet fabric from her mother?). I made pattern pieces from a pair shorts that already fit me. The ties are just apron style ties. So fun and easy! They actually fit me too (which is kinda a miracle).
The shirt was a hand me down from my mom and I adjusted the side seams to make it more fitted. Why have I had this shirt for years and never done something so simple? Now it's pretty darn cute.
What a great combo! And your photo of yourself in the oval mirror is really well done.
Posted by: Zane | June 18, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Tutorial for those of us just learning??
Posted by: Sydney | June 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Love the shorts! I've never attempted anything in the pants/shorts division. AND I love the shirt. I think I'll take a look at some of my baggier (is that a word?) shirts and see if I can adjust the fit. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Miriam | June 11, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Tutorial pending????
Posted by: Nichole | June 11, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Love these shorts! And I love your photography. I may actually have to dust off my sewing machine now.
Posted by: Burgandy | June 11, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Those are awesome! Great job.
Posted by: Vanessa | June 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Cute! You're inspiring me to make myself a pair or two of those. :) Did you just do an elastic waistband in the back?
Posted by: Emily Maruna | June 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM
The shorts turned out so nice, you did a very good job!
Posted by: patricia | June 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM
those are awesome!!!!!
Posted by: Amy Dunn | June 11, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Love!! These are adorable and I love the fabric you used!!
Posted by: Pink Stitches | June 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Really cute! Just right for the preppy South! BTW...I want that shirt back!
Posted by: Linda | June 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM