It’s déjà vu in blue, dear readers.
I’ve been loving my Tigerlily Mk II shorts so much, that it made sense to try and squeeze another out of the leftover fabric… I made these inbetween starting and finishing my Blue Belladone robe, so you may recognise that dastardly rogue silk chiffon trim?
Keeping in line with my stash and scrap busting, I managed to squeeze some more pocket bags out of my leftover white cotton voile – awesome.
I did do a few things differently this time though… I whacked some white grosgrain ribbon into the waistband to provide a bit more stability, I sewed the button holes BEFORE sewing the waistband onto the shorts (great because the lack of bulk made for beautiful buttonholes), and I eliminated the ties at the leg for a band for a more streamlined look. I also changed the orientation of the waistband a bit… but that wasn’t actually planned, I just wasn’t thinking when I started sewing. That’s always a bad sign. I think I prefer the waistband on the original pair.
You can read all about my first pair of Tigerlily shorts here. It’s a text light post today so I can maximise my time in the sewing room… so many ideas, so little time. So – if you’ll excuse me!
The Stats:
00:00 Pattern Preparation
00:00 Toile (cutting/sewing/fitting)
01:40 Fabric Preparation (cutting/interfacing etc)
05:35 Sewing
07:15 hours
Fabric Utilisation = 1.2m
Stash total now = 95.0m (Goal = 50m)
poppykettle 
Very cute shorts sounds like in Melbourne you will need them this week.
still love the details on these shorts, i can see why you would need a second pair! so cute!
Super cute shorts! The blue silk details are awesome. I like them styled with the dramatic hat too.
The silk chiffon accents make these a bit special! And I'd never thought about doing buttonholes before sewing on the waistband – brilliant idea :-D
Cute! Love the blue/white combo.
Very cute! I really like the blue and white together.
They look fantastic!
Why did I never think of sewing a buttonhole BEFORE attaching a waistband? So smart. They look very cute and summery!
I like the colour combination, love the hat!! Were the photos taken after the sewing social, or were you wearing the other version then?
Super cute!!!
I can see shy you'd make these again! I'd love them in every colour. Cute details.
Supper cute and summery
Love them with the hat! I'm going to miss the hot weather when it goes away… :( What great shorts, well done :D
What a cute detail! And the fit is perfect.
I've been thinking about these ever since you made the first pair. I've even looked through the op shop shorts rails trying to find some Tigerlily shorts so I can make my own! They are just gorgeous and I need a pair!
Great shorts Melanie.
absolutely perfect! i don't think there is any shame in sewing a great, well loved pattern twice! sounds like a smart move to me!! I'm also loving your amazing sunhat! i've been wanting one like that for ages but i just can't seem so pull it off. also loving your pinup photos – too cute!
Those little peep holes are adorable!!
Lovely work Mel! Super stylish :)
Melbourne's hot at the moment so another pair of shorts is a good thing – especially when they look as good as yours.
Cute shorts. It's nice when you come up with a winner you want to sew over and over again. I'm yet to have a shorts pattern I'm thoroughly happy with. Going to try out the Thurlow pattern next.
These are fierce lady – you are super brave to wrangle that bias binding again! I'd tip my hat to you but I am embarrassed that it is not as rad as you awesome hat. Totes love it!
Very cute. Nice details.
I love these shorts. Both versions you've made are great with just the smallest change in detail.
Cute! These look great!
Those are super cute. I love the pockets.
So cute!! I love all the details of these shorts! They are elegant and mischievous while … definitely a winner!
I did! It was a delightfully warm week :)
Thanks Lisa! You can never have too many pairs of a good thing :)
Thanks Karin – I've been wearing them heaps. And the hat is dramatic AND practical – my favourite combination!
It did require a bit more thought… but seemed a better outcome. My machine still struggled with the bulk a bit though… but thankyou :)
Cheers!
Thanks Kelly! :)
Why thankyou! :)
It certainly does make life a tad easier in that department. Thanks Liza!
No I was wearing the red version then :) I took these the next day :) Thanks Kat! :)
Why Thank you! :)
Thanks katherine :)
Thanks Rachel! :)
Thanks Johanna! Me too! Although it's been hanging in there…. But even still, I do love it when the seasons change :)
Thanks Shams :)
Well I'd be more that happy to send you my 'pattern'. I'll email you :) Thankyou!
Thanks Majorie!
When I first got that hat's predecessor, I was a bit nervous about it. So big! But I very quickly got over it once I worked up the balls to wear it! Now I love them and the original has been replaced with this one AND another one (different colours). Yep, I wore it so much, it had to be retired. Do it!!
Why Thank you Miss C! :P
Thanks Liz!!! hehe :)
Thanks Robyn!! :) They certainly got plenty of wear!
I've been giving the Thurlows quite a few loaded sidelong glances. They seem to be a pretty neat little pattern – but like you say – you can't really tell till you make em yourself! Thanks Bernice :)
First and last time, Amanda, first and last time. Everyone loves an over the top hat. Especially Meeee!
Thanks Don! :)
Thank you! :)
Thanks, you lovely thing you!
Thanks Megan! :)
Thanks Rosy! I certainly think so – glad you do too! :)
That. hat. is. awesome. Oh and the shorts are okay too!Loving the blue accents. so summery…but until when melbourne?We will be digging out the winter boots soon enough :-)