Upcycle a vest top and make matching custom-fit one-metre shorts with Corinne Bradd's easy pattern. Cotton is a really manageable fabric and will make the shorts super comfortable, and it’s a great opportunity to try making your own bias binding. If you aren’t a fan of elastic waistbands, thread a length of decorative ribbon through the channel and knot at each end for a waist-tie.

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