FINISHED! Iris shorts in giveaway denim

It feels like it's been a while since some selfish sewing, so I'm happy to introduce you to my Iris shorts in giveaway denim.
Iris Shorts in giveaway denim
Giveaway denim? Well, a couple of weeks ago I was the lucky winner of some fabric from Gabrielle which she was giving away to celebrate 3 great years of blogging.  I was ecstatic!  I had been searching for denim like the one offered for ages and here it was. Only  0.6 x 1.3 m of it, but just perfect.  A heavy light blue denim. Oh and how about that fantastic YSL colouring book that came with it!!
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So I didn't have much denim to work with, but I was convinced that I could get a pair of shorts out of the fabric.  Enter the Colette Patterns Iris shorts.   I had just enough to make the size 6.  I had to do the waistband facing and the pocket lining in Liberty. You can imagine how much I hated that!!?  I got to use up some of Tom's Jets fabric which was great.
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So here they are! I love them. I know this pattern has been around for a while and it's not really news, but the pockets are too cute in that front seam.  The denim provides a great retro feel to them. I'm wearing it here with Pattern W from Les Couleurs Francaise made up in  Liberty of London, Wiltshire.
Iris Shorts in giveaway denim
In the end the 6 was a bit baggy around the waist so ended up taking them in on the sides. Next time I'll make the 4 up in maybe a slightly lighter weight fabric as the invisible zipper doesn't really like going over the waistband seam. It was a straightforward make, although like all my easy makes I did rush them a bit. I could probably make some further adjustments but for a first attempt I think the fit is pretty good. 
Iris Shorts in giveaway denim

35 comments:

  1. Very cute! They suit you! It's a great pattern, and we finally had a warm day here in Melbourne on Wednesday so I got to wear my denim ones! I was just musing yesterday on how I could make myself another version! I was thinking a scalloped hem in black.....

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  2. Hooray for selfish sewing! - You can't go wrong with a pair of fab denim shorts like these. They look great. So many fab shorts patterns out there - I see Deer and Doe have a new one as well.

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  3. Super cute! The liberty lining is all kinds of adorbs! I must admit to having three pairs of these on my table at the moment- they are my fave shorts by far!

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  4. These look fantastic and I love the Liberty facing/lining fabric! I really want to have a go making some shorts and have read some good things about the Colette pattern - is it foolproof enough?

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  5. This look great and may have changed my mind about parading my legs off to the world this summer! Thanks for showing.

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  6. How delightful! I like how dressy these shorts look with your top and heels. And how cool is that YSL coloring book!

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  7. That was a great giveaway! The shorts are really cute (and I like how you were able to sneak some Liberty in there). Do you have plans for the other two fabrics?

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  8. These look super smart. You deserved some selfish sewing after your busy October

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  9. What great shorts! really smart. And you should wear them a lot to show those great legs of yours!

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  10. I love the tailored look of your shorts. I'm afraid we are very far away from shorts weather here in Wales at the moment!

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  11. I'm so glad there was enough of this fabric for your shorts - they look great on you, and I love that Liberty print!

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  12. These are fantastic shorts, Kristy!! Love the top you paired them with too. What a smart outfit, you look fab!

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  13. Great shorts and I like how you've styled them.

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  14. The fit is great, and it looks more polished than the regular denim shorts that you buy from the shops.

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  15. Thanks Erin. I think the denim is definitely nicer!

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  16. Thanks Margo. I'm a big fan of the pattern. My first real Colette success.

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  17. Yes, there was just enough.. thank you so much for the giveaway.

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  18. Ha ha ha.. it is weird looking at out of season clothes :)

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  19. Oh Merche you are too nice. Keep on commenting :)

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  20. Thanks Shar! It was a goodie wasn't it. Not sure about the little spots... maybe just a wiksten tank with the bigger spots.. but not sure. What do you think?

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  21. Thanks Morgan. I was blown away by the colouring book. Such a great present.

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  22. I think these are a pretty fool proof pattern. I made some silly mistakes but that was only because I was rushing them. I would definitely give them a go.

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  23. I will be following close behind. They make up really lovely and look great on. I loved the ones you wore at the beach.

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  24. Thanks Lexi. Yes I saw them too. They look lovely don't they. I'm just a bit tempted.

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  25. Thanks. I love this pattern. I wore them all day yesterday and out to a bbq but today it's pouring with rain and only about 16'! I think I'll be making another pair!

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  26. I think the Wiksten sounds great for the bigger print. How about Grainline Lakeside PJs for the little print? I think they would look cute with a contrast binding.

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  27. Cute shorts and the inside are soooo neat! The fit is great and I love the whole outfit!

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  28. These are really cute and they look great with your pussy bow blouse. I wish I had pins like yours to rock shorts like these in. Can't wait to see what you do with the fat polka dots :)

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  29. Aawh thanks Amy. Still can't decide what to do with the big spots. I don't want to be tooo Minnie Mouse in whatever I make. Happy to take suggestions!

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  30. Tanks - my next pair will be even better I hope!

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