Fitting muslin of summer shorts from Lekala S2001

Name Fitting muslin of summer shorts from Lekala S2001
Status finished
Happiness
Started Mar 29, 2022
Completed Mar 29, 2022
Progress 100 %
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Notes Before even sewing I could see that the crotch curve wasn't going to be ideal on me - it was too long by about 1.5 inches. I shortened the back crotch extension by that amount, and otherwise stitched up as received, cropping the pieces for a 9 inch inseam. I am pretty pleased with the fit, but will shorten the front and back rise by a full inch to drop the waist down to allow for room to have a waist band attach to shorts.. What is in these images is fabric from an old bed sheet just so I could see if the pattern would fit. Also I will remove another 1/2 inch (total) from the waist, a tiny bit of the curviness in the hips (I am not very curvy there) and add a 1.5 inch hemline. Not sure about adding in the in-seam pockets, I may do that but close them with a zipper, or possibly add angled welt pockets (front) and horizontal welt pockets (back) instead.

Users Comments

  • Jane Riebe

    I would recommend going to the internet and getting information on 2 very important measurements for getting crotch fit right: Crotch Height and Crotch Depth; depth being the one people aren't often aware of. Otherwise, it looks like the finished product is going to be nice!

  • Newenka

    That's already looking good. As you will now know with many Lekala patterns we have to make adjustments but if we are handy we can eventually get a good pattern.

  • désirée boutault

    merci de partager votre avis sur ce modele