The next season of Game of Thrones is fast approaching. I have GOT on the brain and made these Raven shorts by Sinbad and Sailor patterns.
I know. That’s not me in the picture above.
They’re so simple to make. No zipper and no elastic required.
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| Marking the snap position. |
Snaps/poppers are all you need. You could add buttons if you like. Adding snaps is fun. I use the long prong snaps from Snap Source and a hammer.
The thigh width is perfect for cyclist thighs. The peek a boo pocket is cute.
So I did my usual pants adjustments:
- Sway back adjustment
- deepen thigh width
- lower centre back curve
- Remove 4 cm from the top of the centre back curve to the base of the curve.
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| I couldn’t not make the top out of the peek a boo pocket mesh. |
This is how I roll…
The top is New Look 6940. More about this simple top next.
velosews 
Thanks for the tip about that pattern – I have never heard of it but am looking for shorts without a fly zip. Yours are terrific. The whole outfit is great fun.
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These are lovely! I really like the great green color 🙂
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You completely rock the green shorts. Love them!!
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Thanks for that. I really need to get back on that bike 🙂
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I'm going to leave the leg length as is. But I'm so tempted to shorted these.
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Hi Barbara.
These are really fun to wear. And there's no fear of the snaps popping either:)
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Thanks Wendy.
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Love these shorts and the top too. You looked great in them on Saturday. Very fresh and summery. Love the pocket insides too.
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What a cute outfit. I avoid shorts–I don't like others to live in fear. But you look great! Thanks for sharing.
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Summer is over but who cares, it's all about the outfit! Love this little outfit on you.
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Hi Luci. It's fun to wear. You'd love these shorts.
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Thanks. I'm happy to startle a few people at times.
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I love the color, such a cheery green, and how fun that the pockets match your top. Do you feel quite secure in shorts fastened with snaps?
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Thanks Beajay. I think the colour keeps this looking summery.
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Joy. I wasn't so sure about the fastenings when I saw the pattern but I wore these all day; was rough on the fastenings; and no mishaps:)
I think these could be adapted with snaps down the side seam for a bit of drama. Like I've seen at basketball matches.
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That green is such a wonderful colour on you and the fact that you created a matching top to go with those shorts – you're a woman after my own heart!
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You've designed a great pair of shorts that work and are easy to wear. Thanks so much Hannah.
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