summer shorts with bow

I was sewing pretty much all day, making the shorts.

I wanted to make something like these ever since I saw something similar to these somewhere online.

I used navy blue linen. They are super comfortable!

Linen makes perfect summer clothes :)

I used Ruby pattern by Burdastyle as a base,
but instead of using buttons on the side for closure, I just used a zipper fly in the front.

It was my very first time making shorts/pants,

so it was a bit challenging, especially trying to figure out how to insert a zipper fly.
I used a sewing book for a reference.

I also made the belt to tie a bow on the waist.

You can place the bow anywhere you like

- front, side or back!

I think it adds some more femininity to the simple pair of shorts.

It was a good practice, and I think I can do it better next time!

and yes, those are my daughter's cloth diapers... :)