Zero waste project 21: gym shorts

Finally came back to finish these shorts! 🏃‍♀️

This is the same #pantalonact pattern by @milan_avjc I’ve hacked into shorts a few times this summer, and the same breathable athletic knit fabric I used on my first Xanthea t-shirt the other day.

I used all of the rectangular remnant left from the Xanthea top – to make it fit the remnant, I cut the shorts lower at the waist and shorter in the leg than previous versions. I omitted the belt loops and belt, and made an extra wide elastic waistband with a drawcord. I also attempted flap pockets at the back – a bit trickier in this fabric than I’d expected, but more suitable for these than the pleated ones in the pattern (I might add snaps later).

They’re very comfortable and will be perfect for exercising in! And with my red Xanthea top I’m looking Frenchier than the actual Frenchy in the house 😂

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