[Jess M.]

Which pattern would best lend itself to adorable bermuda shorts for girls? I have a hankering to make M a pair. Sketchbook? Other?

[Nicole]

Oooh, I plump for Sketchbook shorts, they would look so cute on a slim wee girl.

[mcholley1]

Yes, I love the sketchbooks. My girl wears them to school. Here is a pair made up in a girly, pale pink. https://www.flickr.com/photos/35277885@N06/7740553722/in/set-72157633080878839

She also has a pair of shorts that are made from the field trip pants, but I don’t think they are quite as feminine.

[beachmom]

The sketchbook shorts are perfect for Bermuda shorts. I made a pair a couple of summers ago:

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/27858004@N05/7644833598/

[Jess M.]

Beachmom, I was just reading your blog posts last night!

Ok sketchbook it is! So what sort of adjustments do I make to get that slimness?

[Nicole]

If you want slim why not try the new Sunny Days?

I thought Bermudas had a wider leg?

[Jess M.]

I thought Bermuda was just indicative of the length. Lol whatever they may be called in actuality is a different story. I was after a slimmer cut of the knee length short. Like these:http://trend911.com/wp-content/springtrendbermudashorts.jpg

[Nicole]

Aha, got you!

How about this? http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/skinny-sketchbook-jeans_24.html

[Jess M.]

Than you!

[beachmom]

🙂 I didn’t do anything special to make them slimmer. My small, stitched down pleats probably took out a little more width. The Sketchbook Shorts I made last summer fit pretty much the same and I didn’t tinker with the pleats: http://siestasandsewing.blogspot.com/2013/06/summertime-staple.html

Good luck!

Cindy