SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Basic sewing supplies
- Two contrast knit fabrics
- Package of 3/4" elastic
- Simplicity® 1572
DIRECTIONS:
- Construct the shorts per pattern instructions, do not complete the hem.
- Mark placement for the ‘sport stripe’ and measure.
- To create the sport stripe, cut 2" wide stripe with custom length from the measurements.
- Right sides together, sew the stripe 5/8" on shorts matching notches of placement.
- Trim seam allowance to 1/4-3/8" and clip curves.
- Press the remaining stripe 1/4", fold over to conceal the raw edges.
- Top stitch the stripe in place.
JOANN HACKS:
- Stay stitch the hem of the shorts as your guide, preventing it from stretching when applying the stripe.
- Use a two-way stretch knit for the stripe, this helps maintain shape without stretching out of place.