I make a pair of shorts and what happens?… The fog rolls in that’s what happens. But I know that the summer weather will reappear soon. I am an optimist. Handsome suggested I wait for a sunny day to take these pics but I’m also impatient….so you get foggy pictures.
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| Shorts:self-made Shirt:J Crew(thrifted) Cardi:J Crew(thrifted) Shoes:a mystery Belt:(thrifted) |
I made these shorts from Newlook 6100, from the Project Runway workroom series. I am thinking that maybe this pattern should have had a bit more tweeking in the workroom before production. I would like to know if anyone else had trouble with the waistband on these…
My Review:
Pattern: Newlook 6100
Fabric used: A cotton bottom weight twill.
Instructions: I followed the direction exactly and they were good. I was pleased with how well the cuff went on. Easy.
If I could change anything:The waistband gave me some trouble… It didn’t fit at all when I pinned it to the shorts! I hadn’t taken the shorts in and checked my pattern pieces to be sure that I hadn’t mistakenly cut the wrong size in either the front/back pieces or the waistband. No..all the same size. But still, I had to take the waistband seam in by 5/8 inch exactly. Weird. So given that I had to make this alteration to the waistband, I assumed that the same would have to be done to the waistband facing…amirite… NO! It was too small by exactly…you guessed it…5/8 of an inch! Aaaghhhh! They were the same pattern pieces so this does not make any sense. If anyone knows what on earth I did wrong…LET ME KNOW! I also find that these shorts ride up my bum just a smidge…something I did not notice till I wore them out. (*update* after wearing them, they were fine..the cotton likely stretched a bit) So if I were to make these again, that issue would be addressed. In any case, I was not letting these things stop production, I wanted these shorts dang it! and I was getting them!
Repeat worthy? Not likely. I won’t promise that I will never tackle these again, I do like how they look and I love the pockets! They just need a little more tweeking.
This pattern did include a good workroom tip that I liked. *When stitching in the ditch, use your zipper foot to stitch in the groove while using your hand to spread the seam.
Overall, I really like these shorts, the pockets are great, the front lays flat, the high waist is a nice change, the cuffs add nice detail, they have carriers for belting and would be great in a softer fabric as well.
I like the foggy pics, it creates such a mood that contrasts your birght smile.
Cute shorts, love the print. They remind me of a pair that I bought from Eddie Bauer some time back that I will probably wear out this year.
I should get this pattern and make these, they look so simple and so chic.
I do notice that they have no fly front, how do they close? wonder how it would be adjusting to wearing pants/shorts without the zipper in front…
Your wonderful creations make me really yearn to get back to sewing!
These are super cute!!
Thanks Shanni!
Thanks becki! You are always so encouraging. I hope you get back to sewing soon. I have been checking in on you every once in a while but assumed that you were enjoying the summer. I've been wondering how the animal print dress was going.
These shorts have an invisible side zip, I don't mind the side zip at all.
Love them Margo, fog and all! I love the print you chose, very elegant, subtle and sailor-like. And you look fantastic in them!
How frustrating regarding the waistband!! But… they do look great and they look super in the walking photo (you know I love a walking photo :). I agree with becki the fog is such a fun contrast. Lovely styling as usual x
They look really good on you! Isn't it frustrating when you have issues like that with a pattern??
Thanks Kristy!
Thanks kelly! It is frustrating but I am just going to move on to another pattern…probably to the Burda pants I made previously…just make them into shorts!
Despite the frustrations you did end up with a cute pair of shorts! The print is a lot of fun and the cuffs did turn out awesome. But wow – that fog rolled in thick! It's a great contrast to your outfit and I'm glad you didn't wait for blue skies.
Thanks Erin!