I'll be guiding you step-by-step through the process of creating a pair of stylish and comfortable shorts that you can wear all summer long.Here's what you'll need:•Fabric (1-2 yards depending on your size)•Pattern paper•Scissors•Sewing machine or needle and thread•Measuring tape•Elastic•Pins•Tailor’s square•Tailor’s curve•French curveWatch the video tutorial below, where these four (4) steps are explained in detail:1.Taking up measurementsInthisvideo,Iwillshowyouhowtotakeaccuratemeasurementstocloneacitywalkingshortforladies. Thisstep-by-steptutorialisperfectforbeginnerand intermediatesewerswhowanttolearnhowtocreatetheirownfashionableandcomfortableshorts.FollowalongwithmeasIguideyouthroughthe measurement process, so you can create a custom-fit pair of shorts that you'll love!2.Making the patternInthistutorial,I'llshowyouhowtomakeapatternforacitywalkingshortusingmydrawingguide.Thisisthesecondvideoinmyseriesonhowtoclonea citywalkingshortforladies.Withmyeasy-to-followinstructions,you'llbeabletocreateaperfectreplicaofyourfavoriteshortsinnotime.Simplydownload the drawing guide from the link in the description, and follow along with me as I demonstrate how to make the pattern.3.Cutting the fabricInthistutorial,I'llshowyouhowtocutthefabricforacitywalkingshortusingmydrawingguide.Thisisthethirdvideoinmyseriesonhowtocloneacity walkingshortforladies.Withmyeasy-to-followinstructionsanddownloadabledrawingguideforcuttingpocketingfabrics,facings,andwaistband,you'llbe able to create a perfect replica of your favorite shorts in no time. Follow along with me as I demonstrate how to cut the fabric for a flawless finish.4.Sewing the pieces together.Inthisfinalvideoofmyseriesonhowtocloneacitywalkingshortforladies,I'llshowyouhowtosewthepockets,falsezipperfly,waistband,andbeltloops tocompletetheshorts.Withmyeasy-to-followinstructionsandclearcameraangles,you'llbeabletocreateaperfectreplicaofyourfavoriteshortsinno time. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to improve their tailoring skills.
Part 2 of 400:00 - Introduction00:09 - Fabric Cutting (Front and Back part)04:00 - Cutting Zipper fly04:22 - Cutting front part slide pocket facings04:48 - Cutting back poket 05:42 - Cutting the waist band06:11 - Cutting the front pocketingDownload here the free cs pattern drafting guide
Part 3 of 400:00 - Introduction00:24 - Tracing the front part01:44 - Cutting the front part fabric03:39 - Tracing the back part04:05 - Cutting the back part06:03 - Cutting the front pocketing fabric07:30 - Cutting the back poketing fabric08:02 - Cutting the waistbandDownload here the free cs front pocketing and facing cutting guideDownload here the free cs back pocketing and facing cutting guide
Part 4 of 400:00 - Introduction00:30 - Edging using a single-stitch sewing machine00:47 - Sewing the front pocket02:50 - Sewing the false zipper fly03:50 - Sewing the back pocket07:39 - Joining the front and back part08:58 - Joining the waistband11:06 - Making the belt loops13:41 - Fitting the cloned city walking short
Part 1 of 400:00 - Introduction00:21 - Discussions of the features of the city walking short01:22 - Taking up Waist measurement01:43 - Taking up Hips measurement02:09 - Taking up Length measurement02:20 - Taking up Inseam measurement02:33 - Taking up Fc (front crotch) measurement03:06 - Taking up Bottom measurement03:30 - Taking up Accessories measurement
How to Clone a City Walking Short for Ladies
In this video, I will show you how to take accurate measurements to clone a city walking short for ladies. This step-by-step tutorial is perfect for beginner and intermediate sewers
IIn this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a pattern for a city walking short using my drawing guide. This is the second video in my series on how to clone a city walking short for ladies.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to cut the fabric for a city walking short using my drawing guide. This is the third video in my series on how to clone a city walking short for ladies.
IIn this final video of my series on how to clone a city walking short for ladies, I'll show you how to sew the pockets, false zipper fly, waistband, and belt loops to complete the shorts.