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Monday, 26 May 2014

Sunny Day Shorts


Oliver + S have just released a new free pattern:  the Sunny Day Shorts.  As part of my mission to make Élodie some new summer clothes I thought I would give it a try.


I used a pair of my Mum's old jeans which had just enough fabric in them to make the size 4.  I unpicked original waistband, cut off the ends and sewed it together at the back.  This meant I could keep the original belt loops too.


I added pockets to the shorts because pockets are always useful!  The pockets are lined with some Liberty scraps that no-one else will ever see but I know are there.

I am really happy with how these shorts have turned out and already have plans to make a 2nd and 3rd pair, and I am sure there will be many more to come.  Free pattern + free fabric = WIN!

She is wearing the shorts with another Oliver + S pattern, the Music Class Blouse, which I made last summer and still fits.  I have made this pattern up four times now and love every version of it.


 I love Oliver + S patterns, the instructions are great, the clothes look good and I have learnt a lot from sewing with them.  This free pattern is amazing and I can't wait to sew some more of them!



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6 comments:

  1. Marilla Walker27 May 2014 at 05:52

    These are great and thanks for pointing me towards this free pattern! Maria and Evan will be wearing these very soon me thinks! Great idea using old jeans too!

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    1. JustSewJenna27 May 2014 at 08:33

      I can't wait to see them in their shorts, you could make them matching outfits!

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  2. Katy28 May 2014 at 06:18

    I always use my husbands old jeans for my girls. The denim is still robust enough if I cut out right. They make good play items.
    I am tempted to try this pattern after seeing so many versions.

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    1. JustSewJenna28 May 2014 at 08:22

      You definitely need to make this pattern, it was so quick to make and they are going to be so useful. I'm thinking of making some in jersey too.

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  3. Anonymous20 June 2014 at 07:39

    These shorts are cute! Thanks for linking to this free pattern, it comes at the perfect time as I've promised to sew a pair for my nephew. I see that they posted a tutorial which seems super useful for a beginner like myself!

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    1. JustSewJenna22 June 2014 at 20:10

      Thank you! I have read the tutorial and it looks really good. The pattern is really well drafted with excellent instructions anyway, but having just had a look at your blog I don't think you've got anything to worry about!!

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