Tutorial: Sewing shorts from a pants pattern

Sometimes the best shorts pattern is actually a pants pattern. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can sew shorts from a pants pattern. There are just a few easy adjustments to make, and then you can be on your way sewing up a cute new pair of shorts!

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Sew Shorts From a Pants Pattern, by Blank Slate Patterns

[photo from Blank Slate Patterns]

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