DD1 wanted more shorts, and chose this lovely cuffed pair from Burda’s June issue to make from this spectacular stretch cotton (Burda 06/2013 #111A). 
The fabric is so vibrant that I really wanted her to choose a skirt or a dress to showcase it better, but she’s “not that into skirts and dresses, really, mom”. OK. So shorts it is. Although I did manage to cut a skirt, too, that’s currently resting in my magic sewing closet. But back to these shorts.
It’s a super simple pattern with only one welt pocket on the back right. There’s a side zip, but the star of the show is the cuffs! All two inches of them. Lots of playing around room in these. 
I didn’t make a muslin, and I’ve noticed that she is going to need a little length added to the back of future trousers/shorts. The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree!
Or maybe I should say the cherries don’t fall too far from the tree. Better luck next time!
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love these!
Very cute shorts, stylish and oh so practical!
Excellent combo of shorts and cherry and happy girl 🙂
PS I’m looking forward to hearing how you are getting on with your skinnies….. No pressure though, of course!
Lovely shorts. The print is fantastic, and I feel it would have make for a lovely dress for her. But, hey, they are the ones to wear it! She looks fantastic in them and I just looooove her hair. Wonderful!
Very cute shorts on a very cute daughter! How nice to have a cherry tree too!
Love these shorts. I’ll have to check the pattern out.
Those shorts are just darling…love the print!