I've decided to make mine in size 34. The pattern requires 1 3/8 yards of fabric which is very budget friendly. I still question that yardage even. Maybe it's a little of my grandmother in me, but I feel like it can be done in less. Unless I want striped shorts, which I may after looking at some of these examples!
Cute right? I just love a good pair of shorts! The shorts themselves are very 60s, but the buttons really give them a 70s feel. Just look at Golightly Vintage's 70s vintage shorts for proof.
And I can think of a few vintage patterns the Ruby shorts remind me of.
In fact, I'm pretty sure the Ruby shorts are almost identical to McCall 6812 from 1947. Maybe I should call them 40s shorts?
I'm not normally a pants/slacks/short wearing type girl. In fact, I think I may only own one pair of shorts and maybe a pair of peddle pushers somewhere. But my Beau is an outdoorsie type guy. He's a fantastic canoe driver and I have been promised a ride down the river with Beau by Beau's father this summer. I think these would be great for such an occasion. To note, I'm not quite sure if Beau is in on this promise or not. Surprise Honey! These would also be great for things like Six Flags and roller coaster riding. Skirts are not appropriate for hanging upside down on the superman ride. This is a certainty.
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Nancy, these shorts are just adorable!!! I especially like the buttons on the front. Yes, quite retro :)
I would love to join the sew-along, but alas, I don't have any vintage patters as of yet :(
I will just cheer on the sidelines!
Maria: The pattern is from BurdaStyle! It's only 3 dollars and they are soooo cute. Even if you don't join the sew-a-long, you should check the pattern out.
Yay! Aren't front-flies the worst? So unflattering. By the way, make sure you check how burda sizes things...I'm normally a 36 but in their system I'm about a 40something. Weird. What swimsuit are you making?
I'm in the sew along, too :)
Can't wait to see what fabric and buttons you pick!
Yaaaay! I'm so excited to be doing this sew-along (it's my first!) and glad you're participating, too. I love the sailor-esque versions, but I'm not sure how they pulled that off? It looks simple enough, but those are my famous last words, usually!
I went ahead and picked up two yards of the fabric I plan on using. Just to be safe!!!!
<3
-Ele.
Wow. I will not be participating in this sew-along, because I have four pairs of shorts already.
I just wanted to say that those blue shorts with the ruffle look like a throw pillow from the 80s.
And now that I feel like a meanie, I'll say adieu.
Garnet
Lisette: I'm making an 80s vintage pattern swinsuit. You can see it in one of my earlier posts. I just have to pick my fabric and order it, but I'll do that after your sew along.
Jana: Sweet! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Ele: I can see how they did it, but I really like the classic buttons on the side look. Very 40s, or 70s, depending on the fabric that you choose. I want to keep mine more in the 40s style.
Garnet: You're not being a meany! I was thinking the ruffle was a little much too, but cute if you can pull it off. I cannot pull it off and will not be adding any ruffle. I think you might have to be a toothpick to wear that particular pair of shorts, but I love the creativity that went into them. Hence why I posted them. I would like to keep mine simple and classic.
oh wow! those little ruby shorts are so cute! where can i find a pattern??? :)
Hi Zinnia. The shorts are from BurdaStyle, I posted a link at the top of this post :)
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