It feels like it's been a while since some selfish sewing, so I'm happy to introduce you to my Iris shorts in giveaway denim.
Giveaway denim? Well, a couple of weeks ago I was the lucky winner of some fabric from Gabrielle which she was giving away to celebrate 3 great years of blogging. I was ecstatic! I had been searching for denim like the one offered for ages and here it was. Only 0.6 x 1.3 m of it, but just perfect. A heavy light blue denim. Oh and how about that fantastic YSL colouring book that came with it!!
So I didn't have much denim to work with, but I was convinced that I could get a pair of shorts out of the fabric. Enter the Colette Patterns Iris shorts. I had just enough to make the size 6. I had to do the waistband facing and the pocket lining in Liberty. You can imagine how much I hated that!!? I got to use up some of Tom's Jets fabric which was great.
So here they are! I love them. I know this pattern has been around for a while and it's not really news, but the pockets are too cute in that front seam. The denim provides a great retro feel to them. I'm wearing it here with Pattern W from Les Couleurs Francaise made up in Liberty of London, Wiltshire.
In the end the 6 was a bit baggy around the waist so ended up taking them in on the sides. Next time I'll make the 4 up in maybe a slightly lighter weight fabric as the invisible zipper doesn't really like going over the waistband seam. It was a straightforward make, although like all my easy makes I did rush them a bit. I could probably make some further adjustments but for a first attempt I think the fit is pretty good.
Very cute! They suit you! It's a great pattern, and we finally had a warm day here in Melbourne on Wednesday so I got to wear my denim ones! I was just musing yesterday on how I could make myself another version! I was thinking a scalloped hem in black.....
ReplyDeleteHooray for selfish sewing! - You can't go wrong with a pair of fab denim shorts like these. They look great. So many fab shorts patterns out there - I see Deer and Doe have a new one as well.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! The liberty lining is all kinds of adorbs! I must admit to having three pairs of these on my table at the moment- they are my fave shorts by far!
ReplyDeleteThese look fantastic and I love the Liberty facing/lining fabric! I really want to have a go making some shorts and have read some good things about the Colette pattern - is it foolproof enough?
ReplyDeleteThis look great and may have changed my mind about parading my legs off to the world this summer! Thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteHow delightful! I like how dressy these shorts look with your top and heels. And how cool is that YSL coloring book!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great giveaway! The shorts are really cute (and I like how you were able to sneak some Liberty in there). Do you have plans for the other two fabrics?
ReplyDeleteThese look super smart. You deserved some selfish sewing after your busy October
ReplyDeleteWhat great shorts! really smart. And you should wear them a lot to show those great legs of yours!
ReplyDeleteI love the tailored look of your shorts. I'm afraid we are very far away from shorts weather here in Wales at the moment!
ReplyDeleteGreat shorts, great denim!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad there was enough of this fabric for your shorts - they look great on you, and I love that Liberty print!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic shorts, Kristy!! Love the top you paired them with too. What a smart outfit, you look fab!
ReplyDeleteGreat shorts and I like how you've styled them.
ReplyDeleteThe fit is great, and it looks more polished than the regular denim shorts that you buy from the shops.
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin. I think the denim is definitely nicer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margo. I'm a big fan of the pattern. My first real Colette success.
ReplyDeleteYes, there was just enough.. thank you so much for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jillian. The denim is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha.. it is weird looking at out of season clothes :)
ReplyDeleteOh Merche you are too nice. Keep on commenting :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shar! It was a goodie wasn't it. Not sure about the little spots... maybe just a wiksten tank with the bigger spots.. but not sure. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteThanks Morgan. I was blown away by the colouring book. Such a great present.
ReplyDeleteOh you definitely should!!
ReplyDeleteI think these are a pretty fool proof pattern. I made some silly mistakes but that was only because I was rushing them. I would definitely give them a go.
ReplyDeleteI will be following close behind. They make up really lovely and look great on. I loved the ones you wore at the beach.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lexi. Yes I saw them too. They look lovely don't they. I'm just a bit tempted.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love this pattern. I wore them all day yesterday and out to a bbq but today it's pouring with rain and only about 16'! I think I'll be making another pair!
ReplyDeleteI think the Wiksten sounds great for the bigger print. How about Grainline Lakeside PJs for the little print? I think they would look cute with a contrast binding.
ReplyDeleteCute shorts and the inside are soooo neat! The fit is great and I love the whole outfit!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute and they look great with your pussy bow blouse. I wish I had pins like yours to rock shorts like these in. Can't wait to see what you do with the fat polka dots :)
ReplyDeleteAawh thanks Amy. Still can't decide what to do with the big spots. I don't want to be tooo Minnie Mouse in whatever I make. Happy to take suggestions!
ReplyDeleteTanks - my next pair will be even better I hope!
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