Sewing pattern tutorial: The Brooklyn Bermuda pants hack
When our favorite palazzo pants pattern decides to switch to summer time, I decide to explore a new silhouette... I dared to try the Brooklyn Bermuda shorts !
Ultra easy to hack, the Brooklyn sewing pattern has a cut that lends itself well to the exercise: the leg is wide, the waist and hips marked.
To match my future Brooklyn Bermuda shorts, I chose to sew the Mimosa blazer pattern in the matching fabric.
Maison Fauve tailored wool fabric
It's a little marvel, 100% merino wool , woven in England. It is soft, light, very supple. To sew my blazer in it, I interfaced the pieces 1.front and 2.side entirely in Vlieseline G785 , in addition to the strips ofVlieseline G700 placed in the seam allowance area (as I recommend it in the Mimosa boss brochure).
This way, the jacket keeps its flexibility but has just the right amount of hold.
The hack video tutorial
In this video I will show you how to shorten your pattern:
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How to trace the side line giving a little ease. I chose a finished inseam length of 35.5cm (I also add 4cm for a clean hem)
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I flare the bottom of my Bermuda shorts by 1 cm on the side and I pick up the line on the C mark opposite the pocket. The leg will be straighter and slightly more flared than on the original Brooklyn pants.
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You can of course adapt these measurements to your desired look, particularly the length of the Bermuda shorts.
- The final fabric consumption can be reduced by 40 cm based on an equivalent length.
And to discover my new suit/Bermuda shorts worn, and look ideas, go to the Maison Fauve Journal !
All the steps for sewing the patterns can be found:
Happy sewing!
