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   Jane Drolet

   January 18, 2022 at 9:01 am

   Watching this two years later…”I don’t need anymore pants patterns now” lol….Girl, we have all bought lots of pants patterns since then! I love that I can come here and find help when I need it. Thank you again.

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   Tamara Karlin

   January 18, 2022 at 9:13 am

   Both are beautiful Karina, love everything about these & think I can do this too! Thanks for sharing your amazing pattern hack talent!

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   Sew Happy Sarah R

   January 18, 2022 at 9:40 am

   Karina, I am learning so much from you! Thank you for all of your patient tutorials! I am starting to work with the Duet pant, and would also like to create a block that I can hack over and over. Do you mind if I ask why you do not include seam/hem allowances on your block? Also, when cutting the hem, would I need to "true" it like I have seen you do before, like it flares out a little at the bottom?

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   Margaret Pitts

   January 18, 2022 at 10:12 am

   I like shorts to rest on my natural waist. Is this possible with this pattern Karina?

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   Alexandra Wellington

   January 18, 2022 at 10:26 am

   Very clever, thank you for this video. Will definitely try this idea. xxx

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   Marly Smithsonian

   January 18, 2022 at 10:40 am

   YES! This is exactly what I am looking for!!

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   Annigje Staples

   January 18, 2022 at 11:23 am

   Both the pairs of shorts look so comfortable. The ribtrim waistband is really a cool idea!

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   Becky the Obsessed Stitcher

   January 18, 2022 at 11:46 am

   Amazing shorts! I too never tuck anything in so this technique would work for pants for me. I have the Duet patter (your fault!) but have not yet made them. Thank you for this great video!

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   you got me in stitches

   January 18, 2022 at 12:35 pm

   Haya. These are super cute. No fuss, no faff just pull up & go. Thanku for sharing. Anna. X

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    Hazel Kinvig-Paul

    January 18, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    Another terrific hack from you Karina! I am learning so much from you, in fact I have taken a leaf from your book and have found my 'go to' bodice that fits me like a glove and am going to be tracing it on to card to use as a bodice block! Now, to find a skirt and trousers too! As always, TFS

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    R Trittel

    January 18, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. I need these type of basic shorts and you make it very easy to understand how you redesigned the pants into pull-on shorts. I look forward to duplicating this for myself in Spring (in the U.S.).

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    Janet Rodgers

    January 18, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    Your shorts turned out beautifully. I love both pairs, and I reckon there will be many more as they're a great wardrobe staple, for where you live! Definitely not for me, especially at the minute as it's very windy and 2 degrees Celsius here in Northern Ireland. If we had a summer like we had this year, I think it was the 2nd hottest on record? then they would be perfect. A really terrific job Karina

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    Oldtimer Lee

    January 18, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    Enjoy watching craftsmanship of basic garments. Frills and fancy are fine, but if the underlying foundation that supports them is off, then they don't live up to their potential either. As you mentioned basic colors and shapes give so much freedom. Especially in mix and match, along with good economics. With "basics" in place at modest pricing, costs much less to splurge on expensive yardage for a top, for example. (Hope that makes sense.)
    Thank you for sharing what works for you. As it will also help many others do adaptations to meet their own needs.

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    Myra Lorraine

    January 18, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    Oh, I love great staples for the wardrobe and these definitely are! I truly need to work on some wardrobe staples!

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    Jennifer Rich

    January 18, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    So cool! I really want to try that waistband. And thanks to your hacking inspiration, I just finished a pair of trousers from the Lander pattern that have an elastic waistband, no zipper, and tapered legs. I love the fit on the pattern, and you gave me the courage to try! Thank you!

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    Laura Jones

    January 18, 2022 at 4:28 pm

    Nice shorts, Karina. They're the perfect length and a great wardrobe staple. Thanks for sharing your tips for the waistband.

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    Stitches & Seams

    January 18, 2022 at 4:54 pm

    Great wardrobe staples and the silk is totally luxurious! Secret pjs!

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    Lady9tails

    January 18, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    Wonderful and inspiring.

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