Design Story for the Claire Shorts @closetcorepatterns
Design Story for the Claire Shorts  @closetcorepatterns
Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Continuing our journey through past decades of fashion history, this month we are excited to share the Claire Shorts with you – pay homage to designer Claire McCardell with our ode to functional 1940s sportswear. Heather will walk you through the design and features of this pattern as well as give you ideas for fabric and styling!

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Design Story for the Claire Shorts

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