Scrappy Shorts

With holidays looming, shorts were on my must have list.  I have a total of one pair that actually fit.   The pattern would be a no brainer but fabric choice was the difficult part.  I tend to make shorts out of leftovers from previous projects and this pair was no exception.  The fabric I used for this pair was leftover from my Thurlow Capris from last year. 

I didn't actually have quite enough fabric so a piece of white cotton duck out of my stash was used for the waistband and fly facing.  I was just able to squeeze out belt tabs and had to be a little miserly with the pocket facing.

For the pocket bags I cut up an old valance.  The zip was also rescued from old trousers and matched the brown spots.  The buttons which surprisingly are a perfect match, were also rescued off an unloved garment.

I cut the shorts, Thurlows, to a size 4, but ended up running them in at the sides a lot.  Next time I will make a size 2.

All in all this project cost me nothing.  I think they are set to become firm favourites.