Review: New Look 6271 | Printed Shorts!

I found the most perfect and quickest shorts pattern ever!  After a project like my white blazer, I needed a simple, palate cleansing project so I decided on printed shorts.  And I choose New Look 6271.

This pattern is so simple that I made two pairs at the same time.  One thing I did notice is that this pattern runs small.  Where I would normally cut a size 14 in Big 4 bottoms, I cut the size 16, the largest size in this pattern for these shorts.  

Maybe I haven't sewn enough New Looks to be familiar with their sizing, because I was a little thrown by that.

The only alteration I made was to lengthen by an inch.  The striped pair of shorts is made in an Aztec Stripe Poly Crepe de Chine.  I used a black crepe from my stash for the contrasting waistband and ties.  And the navy pair is made in poly crepe also.  I couldn't find the fabric on the website.  These fabrics were on sale for 50% off and I had a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase.  So it cost next to nothing to make these.  And they're cool and breezy.  And during the summertime, I love anything that can go from washer to dryer to wearing, without ironing.  As much as I have to stand over a hot steam iron during sewing, I hate ironing clothes.

Sidenote:  The top is McCall's 6287 which is out of print now.  It was almost in the giveaway pile.  I've been seeing cold-shoulder tops, dresses and jumpsuits everywhere.  So I decided to give it another season.  And its peacock blue color was perfect for these shorts.

Style tip:  A cute top, shorts and sandals is the perfect summer uniform that can take you from day to evening.