It's more O+S

I am a sucker for an O+S pattern. They always turn out so nice and very neat - so not 'homemade'

I made these O+S Sailboat Shorts back in November. I showed them along with the Swingset Tunic, but didn't really blog about them.

I have had the pattern for nearly as long as I have been sewing. I have made the top a couple of times, but never the shorts. I don't know why - as they are so so simple to make.

Ella is pretty slim - OK she is very slim.  These are size 12-18 months, which is a great fit for her. I shortened them as well to make them shorts, but I love them so much, I think she needs a pair of these as jeans - so I will have to add it to my list.

Another great thing about these shorts is they are as neat inside as out.  The inside exposed seam I have covered in Innocent Crush bias binding.

 

I have read that people have trouble with the rise in these shorts. I took a picture of Ella from behind (not the best photo) just to show that I have no trouble with the rise and for Ella fits really well.

The only problem that I have with these shorts - and it is with the denim, not the pattern. It is really nice and thick and is great for shorts, but even after washing the colour runs. Her undies were white before wearing, they are not white anymore.