My second lockdown sewing project is the new Mapua shorts pattern from The Sewing Revival.
I made up version B , size 10 in a remnant of linen from the Burda culottes I made last year, They feature a flat front waistband, minimal elastic gathering on the back and angled pockets. The pattern was very easy, with very clear detailed instructions. They are a little shorter than I realised (I never check the finished length on patterns) and I could possible size down a little in the back. I feel that I have a slight excess of gathering from the elastic waistband, which will probably bag out more when I sit for long periods being a linen.
I wouldn't mind trying the pattern again in a sports style fabric, because I think they'd make quite a comfortable short for hiking, especially with the elastic waist and good sized pockets. Maybe when we're out of lockdown I can investigate the fabric options available.
I'm wearing the shorts here with one of my bellbird tops, which is another pattern from The Sewing Revival.
Overall a comfortable make, and I'm hoping we get a few more warm days to wear them.
Very nice shorts! Both together make a great outfit.
ReplyDeleteExcellent sewing Julie. I really enjoy seeing what you have made. Mind you, you have the perfect figure to show them off! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I could imagine them in a more sporty style too... especially at that length. And they would be a good style to lengthen and maybe add a cuff... lots of options which is always good. And they look nice... so that's the main think!
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