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Tutorial: Mini backpacks made from shorts

August 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success is on a Use What You’ve Got kick.  Instead of buying new supplies, she has challenged herself to use what she’s got.  These mini backpacks are one of her Use What You’ve Got… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY jeans shorts with a finished hem

August 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Freshly Completed shares a tutorial showing how to shorten a pair of jeans to make them shorts.  Making them yourself from a pair of jeans allows you to get them exactly the length you want.  This is especially… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddlers linen bloomer shorts

August 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

linen-bloomer-shortsOlu from Needle and Ted guest blogs at Serger Pepper with a free pattern for these adorable linen bloomer shorts.  They’re easy to sew, using just two pieces of fabric – a front and a back.  The waistband is made… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – 15-minute kids bandanna shorts

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shows how you can make these kids bandana shorts.  They’re made from two bandanas – one for each leg.  They’re quick to make. She says you can make a pair in just 15 minutes.  The… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Scalloped and lined kid shorts

July 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows how you can create a pair of scalloped and lined kid shorts.  You can wear them with the scallops at the hem, or turn the bottom up to make a scalloped hem.  The cuff is especially… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Boys’ reversible mesh shorts

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making these reversible mesh shorts for boys.  She made the ones you see here for her own boys, and they’ve worn them all summer long.  I’ll take that as their… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ajaire from Call Ajaire shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to add a secret waistband pocket to a shorts pattern.  You often find a waistband pocket like this on a pair of exercise pants.  The small pocket is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Piped trim jean shorts

July 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Usually when I think about cut off jean shorts, I think of frayed edges.  But Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how to add a neat piped edge.  I love this idea!!  The thin line of color around the hems… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt with built in shorts

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern for making a girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt.  It’s a short knit skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so there’s no worry about panties showing even when turning flips on the monkey… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Bear Butt Baby Shorts

June 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These Bear Butt Baby Shorts are so stinkin’ cute!!!  Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make them.  If you gifted them at a baby shower, there would be awwww’s… Read more ...

12 indie shorts Sewing Patterns that include tween sizes

June 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

12 indie shorts sewing patterns that include tween sizesI find it difficult to find sewing patterns to fit my tween daughter, especially indie patterns.  Most girl’s clothing patterns go up to a size 8, which she has not been able to wear for several years.  But she’s still… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Draft a men’s loose fitting shorts pattern

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Draft a men's loose fitting shorts patternMelissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts.  You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit.  Once you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sunny Day Shorts for kids

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Sunny Day Shorts for kidsOliver + S shares a free pattern for their Sunny Day Shorts for kids.  They’re quick and easy to sew up, and work for either boys or girls.  You can make them plain, or add fun finishing details like patch… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Girls ruffled legging shorts

May 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Girl legging shorts with rufflesLindsay fromThe Cottage Mama shares a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of girl legging shorts with ruffles at the hem.  They’re perfect for layering under summer skirts and dresses!  You’ll start with a basic leggings pattern,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls knit pajama shorts

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Girls knit pajama shortsJen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making these knit pajama shorts.  Fold over elastic makes a super fast, super easy waistband and also adds a pop of color.  Her free pattern will make a girl’s size 6. … Read more ...
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