Seersucker Shorts using Megan Nielsen Flint Pants

 

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.

The fabric

The pattern

Front

Side

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).

Buttons at the waist

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.

The front

The back

Bias facing

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?

Double stripes

That’s it for now! Until next time, happy sewing and stay safe.