The first pair was made using remaining toile de Jouy I used for a dress for my mum, the pattern comes from the French crafts mag Fait Main and even though I had already sewn it a few months ago this time I changed size and wasn' t sure about the result but they're really nice, look:
There is NO way I'm showing my morning face
That long-sleeved tee was only for photo purpose, you can't wear something that hot at the moment. I want to make a shocking pink loose, light top to go with the shorts, I need to find the correct fabric -and some time!
The second shorts are from Burda mag, still the May 2010 issue (it has so many excellent patterns!) and the fabric was a tiny piece of sateen cotton I had left, I like them too but even though I narrowed most seams they're still a bit big, but I didn't make a waistband as advised so this probably explains it. However they look really good worn with classy platforms or high heels and a simple white top :)
See you!
That long-sleeved tee was only for photo purpose, you can't wear something that hot at the moment. I want to make a shocking pink loose, light top to go with the shorts, I need to find the correct fabric -and some time!
The second shorts are from Burda mag, still the May 2010 issue (it has so many excellent patterns!) and the fabric was a tiny piece of sateen cotton I had left, I like them too but even though I narrowed most seams they're still a bit big, but I didn't make a waistband as advised so this probably explains it. However they look really good worn with classy platforms or high heels and a simple white top :)
See you!
They are extremely cute! I love that fabric, and your pins look great in them!
RépondreSupprimerOh my goodness, I love both pairs of shorts...the fabrics are lovely!!! And how is it that hot in France...it's not that far from the UK and it's definitely not short-weather here :o(
RépondreSupprimerwow! I love these! Toile is one of my favourite fabrics. I really like the pleats in these shorts.
RépondreSupprimerGreat shorts! I agree, really nice fit, and I adore them in the lovely toile print. That paisley is gorgeous too, I bet it does dress up really well! Such beautiful colors!
RépondreSupprimerThank you! Marie I live in Reunion which is a French department but it's in the southern hemisphere, in the Indian ocean, next to Mauritius^^
RépondreSupprimerLove your shorts! they look wonderful.
RépondreSupprimerThese are such cute shorts - I would never have thought of it as I always think of toile de jouy as being more formal somehow, but in fact it looks beautiful as shorts!
RépondreSupprimerI'm head over heels in love with your shorts. And the fabric you chose! Just gorgeous :)
RépondreSupprimerAaaw thanks, I'm happy that I got to use even the smallest remnant from this fabric!
RépondreSupprimerJ'adore, j'adore, j'adore!
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