Summer is coming here in Virginia, and I am determined to finally create a summer wardrobe to go with it. So on a casual trip to Joann’s where I “wasn’t going to buy fabric”, I bought this plum-colored linen. Immediately, I knew exactly what to make with it: Burnside bibs.
I already have a beige linen version of the Burnside Bibs, so this time I wanted something different, especially since I’m not a huge fan of the original legs in the pattern. For me, the legs are just a smidge too long. I know that this can be remedied, but I really wanted to try chopping off the legs and making a pair that were shorts as I had seen on Instagram before.
The construction of these were quite straightforward. One of the Instagrammers that had done this before me, mentioned that they cut close to the bottom of the pocket for a good length. I wanted to be able to cuff mine, so I cut about 5 inches below the bottom pocket notch on the pattern. I had noticed in my last pair that I need a little more room in the rise to make the bibs fit just the way I liked it, so I also added 1/2″ to both rises.
After the modifications, the sewing process itself was a breeze. The construction is quite easy to begin with, and it was even easier due to these being my second pair. However, this time, I was using a different sewing machine, and that made me appreciate the matching topstitching a lot more.
Pros and Cons of this pattern:
Pros:
Fairly easy to make
Great instructions
Overall fit is not too bad
Cons:
Do have to play around with the ties to get a favorable look because the bodice kind of hugs the stomach in an unflattering way. Although, I’m not sure if the zipper version does this as well.
Very wide legs (for full length version), especially if you have to go by your hip measurements
