These shorts have been made many times over the years and am sure will be made many times more. Other variations can be seen here, here and here.
I’ve used the same pattern after rescuing the pattern from the fire we suffered December last year. The plastic sleeve the pattern was in, had gone black and bubbled but the pattern inside was ok after a good airing. Though somewhat dusty with ash.
The fabric was another survivor of the fire. Originally purchased at Pitt Trading and I think they have some more in stock?
It’s lovely, light and has the slightest of seersucker like wrinkles and yet the fabric is dense and not see through. A perfect summer fabric.
Apart from the usual construction I took the opportunity to keep practising with my coverstitch machine with the hems and the elastic all sewn in using it. I find it quite easy to use and the tips from Lauren at lladybird on how to tie off the ends to prevent the threads unraveling has been invaluable.
One happy Englishman, even if he had to be bribed with biscuits to get his photo taken.
Pattern: Jinbei
Fabric: from stash but purchased at Pitt Trading
Alterations: changed construction methods to use coverstitch more