As you may have figured out, I love experimenting with non-traditional fabric choices, and I love a good thrift store find.
I found these goddess-sized stretchy jeans at the thrift store for $1.50. They didn’t look like they’d ever been worn. I loved the yoga-style waistband. Well, I could use an extra pair of shorts, so home they came.
First I cut off the waistband and set it aside. Then I used my handy Christie Brinkley shorts pattern as a template. I had to fudge a bit here and there, but I made it work.
Finally, I cut down the yoga waistband to fit the new shorts and sewed it on.
I have enough fabric left over from the lower legs to make a skirt. Another day, though…right now it’s too hot to sew.
What a great skill to have! And love the shorts on you and the scenery that surrounds you (including your dog).
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Great shorts, love the way you could envision the perfect pair of shorts grom your find. Fabulous!
Your ( or anyone’s! ) clothing sewing skills amaze me 🙂 I tried to sew some shorts for my sons when they were little….turned out ok but it sent me to quilting in the end. Did some skirts for the grandgirls a few years ago and then back to quilting.
To do what you just did…altering etc is so creative and exhibits a talent that I do not have but very much appreciate 🙂
Wow, I’m so impressed you could remake that into shorts! I wouldn’t be able to do that. You’ve given me an idea, though, about something else. =)
Wow! You are so creative! I love that you include your cute little dog in the pics.
I love ‘goddess size’!!! Nice shorts!