Pink Suede Shorts (McCall's M7726)

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I'd been wanting to make something with the McCall's 7726* pattern for a while, and when I came across some hot pink faux suede, I knew the time was right. On a practical level, faux suede probably doesn't lend itself to summer shorts, but practicality be damned because they look awesome.

The pattern does allow waaaay more ease than I expected so after making a toile, I used 2 sizes lower than normal. So if you're thinking of using this pattern, definitely make a toile/carefully measure the pattern before cutting into your fancy fabric.

Though I had originally gone for this pattern because I liked the idea of the paperbag waist it's got going on for the trousers, the shorts are meant to come with stitched down pleats instead, and I actually massively prefer this concept. Because, in my quest to eliminate all that unnecessary ease, the shorts ended up being quite tight anyway, and the fabric is quite stiff and structured, the high waisted pleats give a kind of corseted effect that I'm not mad at.

So here's a load of photos of me wearing said shorts while being a posey bitch on holiday in Spain.

Worn with a vintage Sew Easy pattern pussy bow blouse that I haven't blogged about and don't think I will, so lap it up while you've got the chance.

Now worn with one of my many Vogue shirts. Woah so versatile. Also worn with the same tatty trainers as all the other holiday photos but we ignore that because they're really comfy.

And that's it for now. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for the next post which will probably be up before too long.