Burda - Andre Shorts

Pattern: Burda - Andre Shorts
Size: XL
Fabric: 1M of 60" width linen (Kamdar)
Details:

• Added in-seam pockets in white muslin
• Amended pattern so that the sides are cut straight 
• I applied the elastic differently where I sew the waist band while the elastic is in the casing.  I find this is easier than pushing the elastic through after the waistband casing is sewn
• Love working with linen

Andre Shorts

Pattern: Burda - Andre Shorts
Size: XL
Fabric: 1M of 60" width navy blue cotton twill (Yee Buttons) and black denim (Nagoya)
Details:

• Added in-seam pockets in white muslin
• Amended pattern so that the sides are cut straight 
• I applied the elastic differently where I sew the waist band while the elastic is in the casing.  I find this is easier than pushing the elastic through after the waistband casing is sewn
• This 2 pair of shorts was couriered to my Dad and he has reported that it fits him well
• Love working with the cotton twill and I think I need to get me some more for my culottes

The cotton twill was very nice to work with

The black denim bled quite a lot

Burda - Andre Shorts

Pattern: Burda - Andre Shorts
Size: XL
Fabric: 1M of 60" width linen blend (Gift from Jess W)
Details:

• Side seams are mocked serged and the centre and crotch seams a french seamed
• Added in-seam pockets in a contrasting fabric
• Amended pattern so that the sides are cut straight  

The fabric is lightweight and it drapes well too.  I love using contrasting fabrics for pockets.

Burda - Andre Shorts

Pattern: Burda - Andre Shorts
Size: XL
Fabric: 1M of 60" width linen (Kamdar)
Details:

• Seams are Hong Kong finished with satin bias binding
• Added in-seam pockets in a contrasting fabric
• Amended pattern so that the sides are cut straight  

The fabric was cut badly with a very pronounced slant.  Realized only after I came back :(  So I had to do some maneuvering with the pattern.  There was not enough fabric left for the inseam pockets but actually I prefer these contrasting fabrics instead, makes it rather quirky .

Contrasting inseam pockets

Bound seams

Burda - Andre Shorts

Pattern: Burda - Andre Shorts
Size: XL
Fabric: 1.2M of 45" width local cotton fabric (Kamdar)
Details:

• French seam for the front and centre back
• Added in-seam pockets  
• Amended pattern so that the sides are cut straight

Added a silly label so that the back is easily identifiable!

And another in brown.

These are my TNT (tried and true) patterns.  It's easy because there are really no fuss about fitting as garter waist bands normally are.  I used a 1" wide elastic. I have another pair already sewn in black linen which feels really nice and 3 more pairs all cut.  These 4 pair of shorts will be longer in length and they'll be worn for home and going to the shops or the market nearby. Great everyday home wear.

Please forgive my clothes pin ... quite ugly indeed.  I am still looking  for some nice wooden skirt hangers :(