Burnside Bib Shorts // Sew Bibs

Burnside Bib Shorts // Sew Bibs

• Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Hello!! Welcome back for my second make of the #sewbibs challenge!! (You can find my first make HERE.)

The Burnside Bibs. Oh, the Burnside Bibs. I've heard it said, that once you make a pair, you're instantly hooked!! And since this was intended as my muslin and I'm proudly wearing it and modeling it for you, I gotta say. That statement isn't wrong!

I purchased my copy of the pattern through Upcraft Club and for the rest of this week, you can can snag it there for 15% off in honor of #sewbibs. No coupon code required!

I will admit, that when this pattern was first released, I didn't really see it as something that would suit my style, or even my mom life for that matter. But since I do love fashion, and have seen SO MANY hot mamas (and non-mamas) rocking their Burnside Bibs, I had to see what the hype was about!!

Check out the hashtag (#burnsidebibs) HERE to see what I mean!

And what better time to try it out than during #sewbibs?? 

I find the rise in any pants pattern to always be a bit baffling and a game of trial and error for myself. I'm technically petite, I suppose, at 5'3". But regular length pants do usually work for me, especially the ankle length trend that has been around for the past few years. But my torso area is where I mostly struggle. 

I call myself "short-waisted", but I really need to dive into more research to find out what that actually means. I think that yes, I do have a short torso, but the upper half of my torso seems to be shorter in proportion to my lower. The distance below my bust to my belly button is very small. If I flatten my hand against my stomach in that area, the width of my hand pretty much fills up that space. 

So that leaves my lower torso, and the distance from (and now we're getting SUPER awkward) my "c" area to my belly button is pretty average. All that to say, that "regular" length pants typically fit me pretty well and hit my waist where they are intended, but then I'm left with a super short upper torso that can make me look and feel frumpy at times. 

Why am I telling you all this??? Well, because the rise on the Burside Bibs seemed shockingly long to me. My measurements span the size chart from a size 8 at the bust and waist, to between a size 4/6 in the hips. Since I had to grade up at the waist, I went with the size 8 rise finished measurement and it is 13 3/4" long. I can tell you with confidence, that is too long for this girl!

But how much too long? I was simultaneously working on my Jenny Overall's muslin (coming soon!) as well, and had to shorten that front rise (which is 13") significantly as well, so I settled on shortening this version 1 1/2". I gotta say, it felt like a lot! But it worked out well for me.

I did not change the bib at all, only the pants rise. It did work out well, and is indeed comfortable to wear, but for my next version, I will be adding 1/2" back on the the rise. I think for the style to be as intended this will be pretty close to perfect!

I made Version #1, with the side zip and more fitted back pant. I also included the optional back pockets.

Obviously, I made one pretty big pattern modification and turned these into Burnside Shorts! I did this out of necessity because I didn't have enough of my "muslin" fabric for pants length. I simply cut the inseam at 6 inches and then played with the hem until I liked it! I ended up hemming 1 3/4", for a finished inseam length of 4 1/4".

I love the playful vibe of this colorful fabric! It is a linen/rayon blend from Joann's that I grabbed on clearance a few years ago. It is one of my favorite substrates to wear and work with!

We are going on a beach vacation soon (YAYAYAY!!!), and these babies will be packed along for sure! And yes, I will be the mama schlepping the giant beach bag with everyone's stuff!

I also love how I can choose a couple of different ways to tie up the ties. I love the look of them tied in the front, and this the most recognizable style to me. But tying them in the back really cleans up the look in the front! And I actually really like the exaggerated length of the ties when they are tied up in the back. I know there's a lot going on with that and the pockets that I chose to add, but I'm totally into it!

Bonus, tying them this way means quicker bathroom breaks since there's no need to re-tie. Just use the side zip and you're good to to!

Yes, I am indeed thrilled with my first pair of Burnside Bibs. There is a second pair following hot on it's trail, so you know it really is a good one!

Thanks so much for reading!

Happy Sewing!! 

Links: (none are affiliates - I will always make you aware of any sponsored content!)

Pattern: Burnside Bibs - Upcraft Club

Fabric: Linen/Rayon blend from Joann's - this one is old, but linked other (lovely!!) options

Shoes: Target

Bag: Target - no longer available - linked to other bags