Today I want to share a creation inspired by a Needle Sharp
box. I love this subscription service—the fabric never disappoints. In the July 2021 box, I received a beautiful royal blue and white
seersucker. I opted to skip the included pattern that month, since I wanted to sew the
Megan Nielsen Flint shorts. I finished these in October, just in time for
winter in Minnesota! They have been sitting in my closet, waiting for a trip to
Grand Cayman planned for late February.
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The fabric |
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The pattern |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ856sD1Qjs0Y1z_atyQ8XdZfOWUgP0WdaNIAaGQcHgfd73coc6WD1ePU8jFNlzXwUHZloCNiVDwGv6FLWeJ1m1Oo-cQWS1_V71DC-Y9aJ98XOo1J3mw_iBv5ZvQaQsQG5t9ivmftCP_4CpNg5pFc4fsI0jjJDbwF69qe8hl54fPi_edfrBkwFNQQDhw=s320) |
Front |
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Side |
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Back |
I used view 3 of the Flint pants. I should have made a toile but tried to “cheat” by doing a flat pattern adjustment using my trouser block. Bad idea! The shorts were too tight around the upper thighs—the amount of ease required for the Flint shorts is quite different from a fitted trouser. I was able to piece additional fabric to the inner leg. I’ve convinced myself it isn’t too noticeable. For the rest, the pattern came together nicely. I like the opening and the buttons at the left hip (they were included in the Needle Sharp box).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEio5vWZ4FnthTyz_s0CaxDvNDdXfN6N7MV2V0b2djzH1ajcV8HjZefIkYNJw023uQSrPwXBMaULuXRppUtPJFkfonLWnTlUSQ8-nQ7Y0Fd234IVaa5N6zI0u85z9EEvyw5e5Oi1qB_iw-UnCOJp6CYwf8wCJoSzw8AKg4rg7O7zz5I5ml_RfcbQ67qlag=s320) |
Buttons at the waist |
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Piecing at the inner leg |
After finishing the shorts, I still had almost 1 yard of fabric
left—enough to make an airy top! I used a Burda Style pattern, 06/2018 #109. I cut size 18 and made a 1 inch small bust adjustment. I finished the neckline
and armhole with bias tape made from the scraps of seersucker. I was able to skip the zipper under the left arm--there's quite a bit of ease. The tiny button
at the back of the neck was from my stash.
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The front |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHeBl-N7CJc_NdFHKObPMbJqIpkB1mcj-YPjgYTe7wylZTy-NDrDrZi_zL4mE_Ww-1xuHCFNLXZ44v9vPSDSIkLryuQQyXJO8_pAth8FajcyFIxx-CDtopkjmYpUdQ-_0EjFX2kJDu4yZXRK0Wn_SGrSjjcLf0vGtSZiENv78c6LbKaaRKmNl9a4h4ZA=w300-h400) |
The back |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhYjqzq4fpsPgfjxx54hJkt4m5uSjoR6riuo4MA3v_mzCOqH23qDsCkqBTjLwCCeb-OSbSDME1Uc1SLy4cJusdM6ACiy-jrm-OwiovwWA50EOVjRMF9EAQDs9u-mlPq6ihQASq2rHDDNgETXwFAQflzcHoPuPAh_9kcShk1tGqDkSB_wEDKshNmqeLmg=s320) |
Bias facing |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7ZyZcBqJVOFTaSzfsI6h8pvk8BTNrVjJPlMjEKY5lCFm3DIZSUwTxyQ3cPCzmixpxgGMQYEgaPkxOfLO5JZoZi38NoVrwd90UP6IT72llDCJ6ior1F0NP23FuOVriXyyM1Zla5hjJ7T7dNSYgfdIPDa1rHo1-alOoWVJmuPcmLKJdvHYe21fzhEo9Mw=s320) |
The button secured with a thread loop |
I will probably not wear the top and shorts together but thought
I would take a picture to see how it looks. What do you think? Together or separate?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1eOVIMEFIStDXdrPUoCkE8EHM9pbgv3uFaiHdU6xF9ZfNt2W9j2n5601une_JvZRFs-fX-7ZoB1kXPWqKXViJpIj937YryJoqfqzjWgeHgXe4qCZ0IvRM8WwsWVAB32lu0dwLjm2zDSkg1QcMGcXFpHI3SuAcWV6_YoaOhIqq0icQi4LbHXHkZ7dxww=s320) |
Double stripes |
That’s it for now! Until next time, happy sewing and stay safe.
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