Duet "Shorts" hack (Love Notions). Comfiest yoga waistband you want to wear.

Base trouser pattern I have perfected the fit to become my block (Its a raw pattern, seam allowances have been removed).
Duet trousers from Love Notions 0-32 US. This is my affiliate link.
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My specifics:
*Size 14
*Knit waistband: jersey 300-400g/square meter or 11-14oz. 6 inches tall x waist circumference MINUS 4”
*Inseam length for shorts 9 inches (23cm)
*Did not sew the back waist darts. This gives me 7.5cm or 3 inches extra at the waist.
*I added 1/2" on the side seam at the waist area for an extra 2" in total waist circumference.
The two points above to be able to pull on the shorts without a zipper.
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[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Duet trousers from Love Notions 0-32 US. This is my affiliate link. www.lovenotions.com/product/duet-trousers?affiliates=366 Use my code 10needles45 for an extra 10% off even on top of sale prices! See all my other Duet trouser makes and hacks on my channel: kzbin.info/aero/PLwk5xT21q_c0_T1XIg7bGqeg12B9BgC6F

[@IvyRosethebus]

I love when your old videos show up in my feed. They are all so relevant. You just do an excellent job. Thank you.❤

[@annigjestaples6015]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s sooooo comfy!

[@janedrolet2807]

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.

[@StitchesSeams]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I haven’t taken the black pair off 😂

[@jenniferrich5292]

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!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Once a pair fits, the possibilities are endless :)

[@rbtrittel]

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.).

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope you do. They are the best basics :)

[@laurajones4088]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I stand by the comfiest waistband ever :)

[@marlysmithsonian5746]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Easy peasy 👍🏼

[@tamarakarlin2758]

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

[@myralorraine]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

They are boring to sew but end up being worn the most 😊

[@oldtimerlee8820]

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.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I totally get the splurging on other items 👍🏼.

[@alexandrawellington8028]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks! A pants pattern that fits is gold and allows so many possibilities 😃

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

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 👍💕

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

A pattern that fits is gold. I’m glad you found a bodice :)

[@Lady9tails]

Wonderful and inspiring.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you :)

[@beckytheobsessedstitcher1170]

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!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

They are the type I want to wear all the time because of the comfort 😊

[@janetrodgers8473]

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 👌👏😁

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much :)

[@debbiebridges8807]

Nice! Thanks

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

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?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Not having seam allowances makes alterations easier and depending on my fabric choice, I use different seam allowances. As interesting information, seam allowances in patterns is not used in large areas of the world.... Europe, Asia, South America.... Africa. Seam allowance is considered a personal preference and I agree with that when I sew my own blocks :) The Duet block I have has a straight leg and hence the trueing is necessary but it won’t be such a dramatic shape as when the shape is tapered in :)

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you sew much!

[@margaretpitts5462]

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

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yes for sure. Depending on your own rise length, it can always be raised a tad :)

[@Moch24]

Pants designer, I think all ladies waist bands should have elastic on .