Vanessa Jogger Shorts // Pattern Hack (Jalie 3676)

You own (or are eying) the Vanessa Fluid Pants pattern and think "pants can wait, it will be summer soon (at least in Canada)"? We've got news for you! After reading this hack you will be able to wear this pattern year round as you will have anything you need to make great pants AND stylish, comfortable shorts! First off, sizing. I go back to the Jalie Measurement Chart each time I make a garment, even if I made something the week before. Our measurements change all the time and my kids sizes change even more quickly. Juju's measurements (as of today) are 28" waist, 37 1/2'' hips . Her waist corresponds to size S and hips are between sizes S and T. The hips measurements is the most important when picking a size for pants. I would normally go with size T, but I will use S for this project because: Today's hack will add ease I will use a knit that stretches across the grain Pattern Preparation Print / Trace th