Shorts in winter? Not really. These shorts were a quick make done last fall so I only got to wear them a few times before the snow came. I’m always a season behind!
Pattern: Burda Style 02/2013 #129 Pleated Shorts. I moved the zipper from the side to the back to allow for future adjustments, and I reduced the waistband to a 5/8″ finished width. They seem to run a bit large as I had to take them in by a few inches. They have some generous pockets for pocket fans.
Fabric: Cotton? I had been looking for horizontal stripes and found them at the ASG convention last year in DC. The waistband is a scrap of Ultrasuede left over from a jacket.
Construction: I used the tutorial by The Sewing Lawyer to match the stripes and it worked like a charm. They are not lined.
Hmm. They look better with lighter colored tights than these brown ones. The outfit needs something bold on top to balance the print on the bottom. Maybe an orange scarf.
Lessons Learned: Make more!
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