make it perfect: .Essential Shorts.

It's a breakthrough since childbirth...I finally got my act together and produced a new pattern! Life feels semi-normal again!

I wanted to sneak in a Summery pattern before the weather turns so was motivated to get to work on this new pattern for some easy-to-wear Women's shorts.

ESSENTIAL SHORTS

Essential Shorts are a wardrobe staple, the pair of slim-fitting shorts you will find yourself choosing over and over again.

Whether you choose to dress them up and have a fun night out or keep them casual for a relaxing day at the beach, Essential Shorts are a Summer must-have.

Essential Shorts feature a flattering front waistband, elastic back waistband and drawstrings for a perfect fit.

Sitting on the knee, they are easy and comfortable to wear for all of your daily duties or night time adventures!

I've got to say, I love wearing these shorts. The elastic in the back waistband means that they are super comfortable but the fit is still very flattering. Essential Shorts are suited to most mid-light weight fabrics. I've used mostly linens in my versions so far, these ones are made using Yarn-dyed Essex Linen in Denim from Robert Kaufman.

Essential Shorts are an easy fuss-free sew for any sewing level. You can easily make them a little shorter or longer if you feel like changing it up a bit and making a various pairs with different fabric choices will give variety to your Summer wardrobe.

Essential Shorts is avaliable in women's sizes 2x-small - 2x-large, catering for a wide range of sizes. You can purchase an Instant Download PDF Pattern from my website now or paper versions of the pattern will start hitting stores soon. Check out my list of stockists here.

If you would like to win a copy of Essential Shorts, simply leave a comment on this blog post!
(Please make sure you leave an email address with your comment. Giveaway will close Thursday 27th February and winner will be drawn at random.)

45 comments:

Mel said...: Yippee!! Love the shorts and the giveaway.
melissa_peter@bigpond.com.au; 24 February 2014 at 20:34
Mel said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 24 February 2014 at 20:34
Heather said...: I would love to win! Shorts are on my yet to make list and would love to start with your pattern!; 24 February 2014 at 20:35
Anonymous said...: Love the shorts, perfect for a busy mum!
yeshannah@hotmail.com; 24 February 2014 at 20:36
Anonymous said...: Awesome! Love their length, they look super comfy.; 24 February 2014 at 20:41
Carli said...: Very SEXY model and cute shorts :) I hope I win!!!!; 24 February 2014 at 20:45
Renee // nearest the pin said...: These look great Toni! A shorts pattern like this is whats been missing from my summer wardrobe :); 24 February 2014 at 20:46
Melisa Jane said...: Love them! Definitely will try these out.; 24 February 2014 at 20:48
Anna said...: They look terrific!! What a great pattern!; 24 February 2014 at 20:50
Anonymous said...: wow these shorts look awesome. :) madebypeekaboo@xtra.co.nz; 24 February 2014 at 21:12
Anonymous said...: Great flattering looking shorts! Incredibly versatile! Love them!! Moniquekirkby@gmail.com; 24 February 2014 at 21:12
Amy said...: I would love these! I just had a baby, and I definitely need the elastic waist right now!
Amy ajh15@hitmail.com; 24 February 2014 at 21:15
Carolyn said...: I would love to win a pattern!
Carolyn.a.martin@gmail.com; 24 February 2014 at 21:17
Marnie said...: You look smoking hot here Toni! Obviously I don't need the free copy, but just wanted to tell you how AWESOME you look in the pictures!!; 24 February 2014 at 21:19
Anonymous said...: Love them Toni,
I really like he length.
Maybe this will be the first thing I actually sew.
Love Auntie Lorraine.
xxx; 24 February 2014 at 21:22
Joan and Kevin said...: Love the pattern! I wear shorts all summer long!
Thanks!; 24 February 2014 at 21:37
Kate S said...: Awesome work! These look like they would be very handy in my wardrobe :D thanks for a chance to win the pattern !!!
artistkate78@yahoo.com.au; 24 February 2014 at 21:44
Copper Patch said...: Oh these are nice. I always find it hard to get the right length in RTW shorts but these would be perfect. I'm sure I can find something in my stash to make them up in. Thanks!; 24 February 2014 at 22:38
Anonymous said...: Oh yes please! debstergroove@yahoo.com.at; 24 February 2014 at 22:39
tinman said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 24 February 2014 at 23:21
tinman said...: Would love to win, stacey.donn@gmail.com; 24 February 2014 at 23:23
Unknown said...: I need a hundred pairs of shorts for work, this pattern would be perfect!
missvikonline@gmail.com; 25 February 2014 at 00:23
mjb said...: These look so comfy!; 25 February 2014 at 01:11
carolyn said...: Love these shorts. Thanks for the giveaway!; 25 February 2014 at 01:24
carolyn said...: Love these shorts. Thanks for the giveaway!; 25 February 2014 at 01:25
DebbieH said...: I love these shorts! I've never made shorts for myself and this looks like the perfect pattern to begin with. Thank you :)
feijoabuzz at gmail dot com; 25 February 2014 at 01:56
Kristie said...: Those are the perfect shorts for me, especially with your broad range of sizes. I can even see lengthening them into lovely linen pants. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com; 25 February 2014 at 03:47
Carla G said...: What awesome shorts! Love them! :)
bcgeates at gmail dot com; 25 February 2014 at 04:35
Anonymous said...: These look super cute and fun!
kamicombes@yahoo.com; 25 February 2014 at 06:40
Laura said...: These shorts are awesome!! I've been keeping my eye out for a pattern for some nice women's shorts, so perfect timing :-)
laura.c.noble@gmail.com; 25 February 2014 at 08:15
Alex said...: Love the shorts So cute!; 25 February 2014 at 09:20
Vicky said...: Now these are shorts that I would wear :); 25 February 2014 at 12:16
Rachelle said...: A nice comfy pair of shorts for me would be very handy and I'm sure I have fabric that would be suitable in the stash.; 25 February 2014 at 14:20
~ Kim ~ said...: They look awesome. I would love to try these out. Thanks Toni.; 25 February 2014 at 15:47
Dianne W said...: They look great. It's so wonderful after you've had a baby to get back into 'normal' clothes isn't it! I've been looking for a pattern for shorts and these look like exactly what I need!; 25 February 2014 at 16:41
Unknown said...: I love the look of the shorts! They seem soooo comfortable!; 25 February 2014 at 17:34
Metka said...: love the shorts!; 25 February 2014 at 18:41
Heather said...: Love these shorts! I'm Heather and I just have a quick question about your blog! If you could email me at Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com that would be great!; 26 February 2014 at 01:49
taiqi said...: Always looking for a shorts pattern I could actually wear. This one looks like a winner.
Janet Wright taichi@rockisland.com; 26 February 2014 at 02:24
Kelly said...: They look fantastic Toni!; 26 February 2014 at 10:34
Anonymous said...: These are cute!; 26 February 2014 at 14:09
Michelle said...: LOVE the shorts, don't really have a fitted shorts body but think I could pull these off. They look really comfy
timandmichelle@iprimus.com.au; 27 February 2014 at 09:23
Tyrel said...: Cute!; 28 February 2014 at 03:58
Lisa said...: These shorts look great! I love the length.; 28 February 2014 at 04:00
Lisa said...: lisadavisclark@gmail.com; 28 February 2014 at 04:00