Copy Cat

I got these shorts for my daughter yesterday, for a family picture coming up.

I thought they were so cute and what made it even better, $5!!

Anyway I was looking at them this morning, thinking how much I like them, 

maybe I should go to the store and get some more...

Wait!! I know!

Make a pattern!

So I sat down while watching Tinkerbell with my daughter, and drafted a pattern, 

and cut it out. Here are all the pieces! 

Holy Moley!

That's a lot for shorts for a 2 year old!

I was attempting some sewing techniques that I have never attempted before, and

some worked out better than others. 

That's for sure. It's hard to tell but I am trying to make a

"single welt pocket"

Can you see the mistake?!!? 

(the fabric on top is supposed to be the other way)

oops!

Don't worry I fixed it.

I even did a zipper front fly! My first time. I think I did pretty well. 

I am proud of myself for that one!

Side by side, what do you think??

Extra features that are hard to see:

adjustable waistband

side pockets (which makes a grand total of 4 pockets)

belt loops

major huge hem for future growth. 

Can you tell that I am a little proud of these copy cat shorts?