I’ve included a lining with the shorts, as there are multiple inside seams, and some are close to the skin. This is an optional step, but a lightweight cotton, or silk would be a lovely addition.
These are pieces 19 and 20.
Lay 20 on 19, and pin as before - both the outside and inner leg seams. Each side will need to be manipulated to pin, as each is shaped very differently. The seam allowance is 4/8” but 5/8” is fine! [/caption]
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Stitch both sides on each leg. Each leg could be hemmed now, or once the shorts are complete. [/caption]
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Turn one leg right side out - here it’s on the right. [/caption]
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Place the leg that is right side out, inside the wrong side out leg. [/caption]
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Line the crotch seam up, and pin well. I made two notch lines on my lining, both marked on the pattern pieces. The one on the right which is a match point. The left side shows where the zipper starts, don’t sew past this point. [/caption]
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Pull the inside leg out, and flip the shorts to the right side. [/caption]
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Drop the lining into the shorts, and pin around the zipper, folding seam allowances under. And again, around the waist seam. Use a machine basting stitch to hold the waist seam in place. Grade if the seams are getting bulky. Machine sewing around the zipper is possible, but having tried multiple ways, I do think a quick fell stitch works beautifully, and is very quick and easy. [/caption]
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I won’t include the lining going forward, muslin shorts and muslin linings are far to thick to handle! [/caption]
Next up: Finishings