The Clever Charlotte Finch shorts is one of those.
I have a full step by step tutorial if you would like some help with construction.
I made them many times for Elsa and Zara.
They loved them as they are very full in the bottom with a tailored front finish. This pattern goes up to a size 8, which the Twins are wearing above, aged 13.
I also made them for Lidia.
And Tiny Tilly!
Stretch linen with coconut shell buttons |
Stretch cotton sateen with bunny buttons. |
To make them a little more school suitable I drafted the pattern Size 5 length of Size 8.
It just gives some nice leg length without extra poof.
I like how little fabric is needed.
These were sewn from a jagged remnant of wool suiting.
I lined them with some silky red satin for warm and comfort.
For a full tutorial see here
Another nice little school bottom pattern is the...
The Peridot pants
These are a size 5 length of size 7.
The pattern I drafted for Lidia, so cute!
They do up with a side zipper.
And the leg button up with elastic roulette'.
I have a step by step tutorial for these too.
~Tildy's Verdict~
I love the pleats and the tabs on the side.
They are so comfortable and easy to run in and I especially love the ones with red silk in them to make them extra warm!
~My Verdict~
I love the Finch shorts.
I have lost count of how many pairs I have made.
All the tabs and buttons are so sweet and make them a special sew.
They are a little fiddly with a lot of pieces. Front and back leg cuffs, front and back waistbands BUT this also makes them an excellent #ninjacutting project as you can face with a contrasting fabric.
The Finch shorts are very large sizing, I understand that this is a design choice but you can safely size back.
The Peridot trousers I have only made three times but I am surprised I have not made them more often.
They are another slightly fiddly sew (which I rather like) and the cuff placket can be a bit confusing but for a neat, slim fitting, designer pant, you can't go wrong.
I have packed Tilly's away now as they were getting a wee bit tight.
She was not pleased.
These are another great pattern to #ninjacut as they cut nicely from the leftovers from adult patterns.
I was a little sad to see the Clever Charlotte website appears to be no more. The patterns are now being stocked by McCalls which is bittersweet.
I really liked those designers.
Thanks for reading... xx N
They all look fabulous. I do recall those tan Peridot trousers and being quite in awe of them. Sadly I seriously shrunk the wool Finch shorts I'd made. Good to know I might still be able to use the size 8 next summer
ReplyDeleteThey will definitely fit Miss A, they are very bloomy.
DeleteI am gutted you shrunk your wool ones, if they are still okay, just little, I would love them.
Thank you
xx N
Still haven’t made these! But I find the CC patterns bigger. Do you find that? I was expecting to make a 4 last year on the vest but made a 3. These shorts are lovely and would be perfect for school - the peridot pants are gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI do find they run large, which is a bonus!
DeleteThank you
xx N