Spending so much time at home for the last few months has me wanting to add shorts to my wardrobe. When the weather heats up I usually turn to simple knit dresses but I’m realizing that shorts and a top would also be good casual wear for warmer days.
I bought Simplicity 1464 with plans to make the skirt a few years ago. I never paid attention to the shorts until I was going through my patterns looking for shorts. I had decided I would try different styles of shorts and make muslins (hopefully wearable) until I found a couple of patterns that could become my go-to patterns.
I made view E. I added one inch to the length.
The fabric has been sitting in my stash for quite a few years. I still have enough to make a sleeveless shirtdress, which is what I had planned on making when I bought the fabric.
I like that the pleats are repeated in the back.
Below is a picture of the waistband. The shorts have a side zipper.
While I had the pattern out, I decided to make the skirt I had planned on making when I bought the pattern.
Just like the shorts, the skirt also has pleats in the back and a side zipper.
I made view B and added 4 inches to the length. Adding length was the only change I made to both the shorts and skirt.
Prior to making the shorts pictured above, I made a pair of shorts from Simplicity 1887. I bought this pattern to make these shorts a few years ago and never got around to it. I figured this was a good place to start my shorts sewing journey. I like the way they turned out. There’s not much to say about them. They were easy to sew and I didn’t do any modifications to the pattern.
I really love your shorts! All the versions are great, though I really like the shorts with the tie at the waist.
Thank you Vanessa.
Elegant shorts and skirt, Lucy! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Joline.
You are so spiffy in your shorts. Very cute. BUT- I LOVE THE SKIRT!
Thank you Nina.
You look great in your shorts and skirt. I have never tried making shorts, but after seeing yours I might give it a try. Love the skirt too. Glad you are doing well.
Thank you Karen.
really cute shorts.
Thank you Beth.
These are all amazing. Perfect fit on the shorts.
Thank you Cindy.
These are all super cute, Lucy!
Thank you Jennifer.
I know what you mean , Lucy! Many of us are gravitating to shorts and casual clothes – your’s are lovely as always. Happy Sunday!
Thank you Sarah.
These are each great outfits.. Looser styles like these are cooler.
Thank you Mery.
Your skirt and top make an elegant summer outfit. Just beautiful.
Thank you Bernadette.