Here they are! I’m loving how these shorts fit and feel. I think I finally have the right amount of waist ease so that I am comfortable sitting, crouching down and playing on the floor with my kids.
I wasn’t sure what length to hem them to and my sewing buddy Stacy encouraged me to “show my gams”. I know I’ve lived in the U.S. since 1992 and one of my parents is American but I had never heard this saying. I think it’s hilarious. I can’t stop using this new to me word. Gams…hehe
Yes, same tights. I love these tights. Need more. And more colors. All the colors.
I had hubby take this pic when we were at the playground with the kids. I’m also giving you a sneak peak of my Two Zip Hipster (click to go to the pattern). I love this bag. I had forgotten that one of my favorite bags when I was traveling in Australia (4 months, yo) was a zippered hipster. I’m re-living the fond memories.
…with my shorts.
Anyone else enjoy sewing with suitings? I absolutely love them. All kinds. Any fabrics you want to experiment with?
Three Dresses Project 
I love those! I have a suiting fabric I’m dying to try making a dress out of- but I’m not sure of the right pattern…
Thanks. That’s what happened to me with this boucle. I totally thought it would be a short jacket. Can’t wait to see what you make.
Suitings are my absolute favourite fabrics to work with. They’re forgiving and feel so nice and the end result is always great. I have no courage to show my gams, even covered in pretty tights, so you go girl!
Hehe. I thought I was going to make these shorts longer but then they started to look less and less like vintage beauties and more like a frumpy mistake. 🙂 I totally agree that suiting are super awesome.
You seriously can rock pink and purple (or magenta and eggplant.) Seriously awesome.
I think it is an eggplant top…but give me any purple, really. and thanks for the props. 🙂
Ohhhh! those colours are divine! I love this with the tights. Well done 😀
thanks! I’m gonna need more tights, I think. 🙂
Lovely shorts and perfect tights to match! You should check out http://www.mytights.com/ they have an ammmmazing selection.
I don’t know many people that use the term “gams” but it does bring a giggle!
I don’t, either, which is probably why it makes me laugh, too. Might I add that when I saw house avatar I both panicked and was really excited. Love Dexter.