Thursday, January 9, 2014

Shorts

By Deer and Doe and me.
The Chataigne shorts
Zara was next for some new strides and she chose some shorts.
They are supposed to be for school but I think they may be worn before.

 There are two front pockets which I lined with Liberty.
Sneaky school uniform.
The two piece back waist band ensures a lovely fit.
The back flaps are faux but still super cute!
The shorts do up with a side invisible zipper.
And are fully faced.
Another way to sneak in some pretties.
From the Deer and Doe website
In conclusion
Love them, fab sew. The instructions are not 'fluffy' but everything you need to do is there.
If you have not installed an invisible zip before I have a few tips in this post.

 Zara was the smallest size for the waist and the next for her hips so I simply traced the waist pieces for the size 34 and the front and backs for the size 36 and blended the two.
Perfect.

 I used a mercerised gabardine for the main and a Liberty lawn for the facings. As the lawn is quite fine I interfaced all the waist pieces, main and lining.

 A lovely sew I will definitely do again.
(Even if I can't pronounce the pattern name)

 xx N
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  1. JaneJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Agh, the internet ate my comment! Try again. I really love the way you make these gorgeous variations on school uniforms, Nicole. Deer & Doe patterns are next on our wish-list to stock at the shop. My best year 8 French guess on the pronunciation would be 'shatain' or 'shatainya' but guess is the operative word!

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    1. motherof5January 10, 2014 at 5:08 AM

      I think Blogger is having a bad day Jane, it keeps eating my replies!

      Thank you, my children just don't need the fancy sewing, they need school clothes. So they may as well be fun.
      And, so far, so good. No one has complained....

      'Shatain' -good to know!
      xx N

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  2. ChristineJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:45 AM

    Those are so beautiful. I love the Liberty.

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    1. motherof5January 10, 2014 at 5:09 AM

      Thank you Christine, even a little bit of Liberty makes me happy!
      xx N

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  3. SharonJanuary 10, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    These are super cute! I was just looking at this pattern last night for myself.

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    1. motherof5January 10, 2014 at 5:14 AM

      Sharon, I think the front band of these could be made with a stretch fabric for comfort.
      I am going to give it a go!
      Thank you
      xx N

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    2. SharonJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:41 AM

      Let me know how it goes, I think next month this mama is buying herself some lovely patterns I have been drooling over...and sewing them!

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    3. motherof5January 10, 2014 at 1:25 PM

      I will!

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  4. MelJanuary 10, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    these are lovely! I'm sure they will look great on Zara.

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    1. motherof5January 14, 2014 at 4:08 AM

      Thank you Mel, they are very flattering on her. She has a very curvy bottom but the style of these shorts flatter that well (and her tiny waist)
      xx N

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  5. motherof5January 10, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Thank you Mel, they do look nice.
    I can't wait to show you!
    xx N

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  6. Kristin at SunnySewing.comJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I love the little peeks of liberty too :) such special touches

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    1. motherof5January 10, 2014 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you!
      Sewing should be fun, if at all possible.
      xx N

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  7. Lightning McStitchJanuary 11, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    great shorts. I like the way the waistband sits. I detest pants that fit my hips but have that back waistband that's slack enough to tuck a watermelon in. I'm intrigued by these and will have to look at the Deer and Doe model (she usually looks like she has a backside) on the website to see how they look.. :)

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    1. motherof5January 14, 2014 at 4:10 AM

      They are very easy to modify Shelley. Zara has quite a bottom but tiny waist and the cut suits her well.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  8. JoyJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    When I saw this pattern come out, I wondered how soon it'd be until you make it, hehe! They're very cute and so well-made.
    Do you rotate through your kids?

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    1. motherof5January 14, 2014 at 4:14 AM

      I loved it Joy, love at first sight (Justine texted me when it was released).

      I do a sewing rota, sewing for each of us, one at a time (with the odd emergency project)
      It works well and everyone gets something new, I get a variation of projects and it stops me making too many pretty dresses for Matilda.
      xx N

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  9. OckduspockJanuary 12, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I've never seen anyone do school uniforms as amazingly as you do. Very inspiring.

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  10. motherof5January 14, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    Thank you Virginia, why be dull?
    With them all at school now, I need something pretty to sew.

    xx N

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