I found the most perfect and quickest shorts pattern ever! After a project like my white blazer, I needed a simple, palate cleansing project so I decided on printed shorts. And I choose New Look 6271.
This pattern is so simple that I made two pairs at the same time. One thing I did notice is that this pattern runs small. Where I would normally cut a size 14 in Big 4 bottoms, I cut the size 16, the largest size in this pattern for these shorts.
Maybe I haven't sewn enough New Looks to be familiar with their sizing, because I was a little thrown by that.
The only alteration I made was to lengthen by an inch. The striped pair of shorts is made in an Aztec Stripe Poly Crepe de Chine. I used a black crepe from my stash for the contrasting waistband and ties. And the navy pair is made in poly crepe also. I couldn't find the fabric on the website. These fabrics were on sale for 50% off and I had a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase. So it cost next to nothing to make these. And they're cool and breezy. And during the summertime, I love anything that can go from washer to dryer to wearing, without ironing. As much as I have to stand over a hot steam iron during sewing, I hate ironing clothes.
Sidenote: The top is McCall's 6287 which is out of print now. It was almost in the giveaway pile. I've been seeing cold-shoulder tops, dresses and jumpsuits everywhere. So I decided to give it another season. And its peacock blue color was perfect for these shorts.
Style tip: A cute top, shorts and sandals is the perfect summer uniform that can take you from day to evening.
