I’ve been pining over a few pins I found on Pinterest of miniskorts (this is my board). Short shorts with a flap over the front to look like a skirt. So last weekend, I figured I’d finally get started. Got out my regular pants pattern, added some flare to the side seam and set to work. The plan was to have mine based on this pin, with a pocket on one side in a sort of welt type situation. After a bit of fiddling, it turns out that I added too much flare, so I took some out again. I had to take out the waistband and try again because it was too big, but apart from that it was mostly plain sailing.
In the end, I’m still deciding whether I want to add any buttons. Right now I’m ok without them, but I haven’t cycled yet so I don’t know. Perhaps the flap flies up when going at speed and then I might want to get some buttons. It did turn out a little longer than my inspiration pictures, but I guess that’s ok. I’m probably not really one for short shorts anyway.
