Look at this cute new shorts pattern just released by Blank Slate Patterns! (affiliate links used where available, at no cost to you, but I may earn a small commission!)
The pattern features button-up sides…
And of course, everyone’s favorite: pockets!
I made my version from denim and used a fun green cotton batik as the facing of the waistband.
On this inside-out view, you can see that the shorts are hemmed with bias binding, and I chose a green to coordinate with my facing. The pattern offers options to have the binding on the inside like I did, or use it as an accent on the outside. (You can’t see them, but my pocket facings are also made from the green cotton batik.)
On the outside, I added some green topstitching to hint at the inside details.
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