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Day six...and we have some shorts...
First up...shorts for Violet...she's not a big shorts fan...mostly because she doesn't like them too short and too tight...skirts are way more comfy as far as she's concerned. I totally agree with her on that one! But, when I was going through some of the old clothes in my fabric stash and suggested I make her a skirt out of this old skirt of mine
She said, "No, shorts!"...alright then...good idea...some nice, loose and long shorts...
I loved this skirt...Unfortunately it got splattered by a paint brush while we were painting when we first moved in...I want to say that that is the only reason it was in the salvage pile...but, it was also there because it was from my teeny tiny days which are a long way behind me now :( Anywho, it was a lovely linen skirt from J.Crew...
I used a pair of shorts that I knew fit Violet to figure out the inseam, etc. And then I used this paper bag pants tutorial as a sort of guide to finish off the top of the shorts. Success!
I love the way they turned out...
And, she does too. Perfect for running, jumping, playing...
And, another pair of shorts for Henry...well, surprise surprise...Treasure Pocket...SHORTS!!! I know I know I really need to branch out! But, seriously, if you could see how much this boy loves to find those Treasure Pockets...you would understand! It's adorable to watch him walk around with his hands pockets all crouched over :)
I really wanted to make these shorts quintessentially summery...therefore...seersucker!!
It was a bit strange making these shorts because the fabric was so lightweight and it's been so cool...but then I remembered how HOT it gets!!
Anyway...he loves them! Of course :)
One more project to go...I have to be honest...I worked most of the afternoon today...so, that project is done all but a button...I need tomorrow off....Phew! It's been a long week! ;)
