Thursday 5 May 2016

1956 Vintage Shorts

I had some dotty chambray left over and really didn't need another skirt but I do need shorts for our holiday. I have shorts in my summer drawer from pre-children and post-children but none of them fit me now for various reasons which I won't bore you with.



I decided to have a go at this pattern but make them a little longer, just a touch. You can keep the bralette and the topper. I like the pattern image styling on a fantasy level but in reality I needed shorts with darts in which I could mess around with to get a good fit so this was the one to use.



I could have made them a bit more snug on the back but I am a mover not a sunbather so these felt good.


The zip was at the back seam but who wants to sit on a zip to drink wine? I moved it to the side and this was a good modification.



They will look good with my replica blouse when I can be bothered to change into a white bra! There is nothing like a forty-something-mum pair of shorts to make me happy these days. One more item for the suitcase.

Thanks for looking. Are you making for Summer?




8 comments:

  1. Good Morning Jo, Your shorts are perfect and they fit you beautifully. I agree a zip in the side of the shorts is much better than a back zip... as you say, much more comfortable.
    I have to tell you, I love what you did to the stool your bought at the antique shop, not only have you recovered it, but your have restored it to its former glory... I love your choice of material.
    .... and the beret. I am a beret girl.... well that's stretching it a bit, I am a beret wearing senior citizen and I love the colours you chose for your friends beret. I just know she loved it. Thank you for letting us know about the pattern being available on Ravelry.... I am going to check it out now.
    Best wishes
    Daphne

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  2. well done and well said! but I have to add a matching topper would be tres chic!!
    ash x

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  3. They look amazing, I have the same pattern but I wouldn't look as good.

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  4. Fantastic Jo!!! They look great on you! I agree about giving the top a miss!

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  5. I'm really surprised that the pattern designer wanted you to have a zip down your bum!?!? I think this was a vital moderation. Heaven knows what they would have looked like with one of my dodgy zips adding even more 'bulk' to my bulges! Great shorts Jo.

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  6. Well made, Jo! If that pattern was published in 1956 and is considered "vintage" and I was born in 1951 does that mean I am vintage :) ...a thought for me to ponder... I haven't made any clothing for summer, but I did just crochet a glass cozy for the 16oz ceramic glass I purchased to try to reduce my use of plastic and paper cups in all seasons. xx

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  7. These shorts are beautiful and they fit you perfectly. I don't really like wearing shorts, I prefer skirts in summer but these ones I would definitely wear, as well. Viola

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  8. They fit you perfectly, well done Jo!
    Meredith

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