Tutorial - How to Make Bubble Shorts

Alter a girl's pants pattern to make cute shorts

Tutorial at Anna's Heirloom Boutique Blog

"As I was sewing up the pants, I couldn’t help but think that they would make the cutest bubble shorts. The front panel and the pleats are just too perfect. Not to mention, we’ve been having unseasonably warm weather here in the Pacific Northwest (think 85 degrees in April!) so we are already in need of some warm weather clothes. Anyway, once testing was over I didn’t hesitate to ‘hack’ the Unfancy Pants pattern to make my little Anna a pair of shorts. It was sooo easy and they turned out so well, I couldn’t wait to share it here with you".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Upcycled Tie-Dye Denim Shorts

Turn plain shorts into funky tie dye board shorts

Tutorial at Upcycled Design Lab Blog

"I started with this pair of shorts. They fit pretty well.  But they were kind of short and out of style.  So I set out to make them longer.  I had some denim pieces left over from this denim skirt project".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Girl's Bubble Shorts

Use colorful cotton from your stash for trim

Tutorial at Nanny Craft 4 U Blog

"Today I am going to show you how I used our shorts pattern to make girl’s bubble shorts with curved, gathered pockets for our little grand daughter, Jess".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Skirt with Attached Shorts

Comfortable, practical, and pretty skirt for little girls

Skirt Tutorial at Sovanisa Blog

"Today I would like to show you how I made the Layered Skirt with Shorts.  It is a really cute layered skirt with shorts underneath.  I made this for my six year old who wears a size 6/6X in US clothes and about a 122 in European clothes.   First I will give you the measurements of the skirt that I made and then if you scroll down you can see how you can adjust this for another waist and length".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Refashion a Jumpsuit into Shorts

Check your closet for clothing to refashion

Shorts Tutorial at Edel Therese Blog

"I realized it has been way too long since I've done a DIY of any kind! So here is the first one since August! I had an old jumpsuit that was way too big for me that I really wanted to do something with. While browsing on Pinterest I saw a gorgeous pair of floral shorts that I knew I had to have. Unfortunately I have next to no money so that definitely wasn't an option! Having a sewing machine though means that I can make anything I like! Here's how I made a pair of shorts from an old jumpsuit".... Read more