A Better Pair of Shorts

I thought it was time for me to start talking about sewing again and what I am working on. Also, to show a picture of my work in progress.

I have been working on this new Kwik Sew 3614 shorts pattern. I am making View A, the city/walking shorts. I have omitted the pockets and belt loops. I mentioned before, that I was not going to do any alterations to the pattern or make any changes while I was sewing. I stuck with the 5/8 inch seam allowances. So far, the results have been really good.


For this pair, I am using a light rose colored cotton/lycra twill fabric from Hancock's. This color is more towards the brown hue and finding thread to match wasn't easy. I have an eye for color and can match thread to fabric on my first try. This time, this fabric color stumped me. I ended up going with a lighter thread color.

As you can see from the picture, I have finished installing the waistband and I also sewed up the crotch area and the back seam. I tried the shorts on and they fit. I have less wrinkles and issues in the back crotch area compared to the other KS pattern I have been using. For now, I am quite happy with the results. I hope to finish the shorts on Sunday and then post a review with me modeling the finished garment.

Stay tuned....