I was recently a guest over at Small + Friendly for the Shorts on the Line summer sew along where I shared my tutorial for making Scalloped Edge Shorts. I'm reposting the tutorial on my site in case any of my followers missed it. I'll also have it listed under my Tutorials.
First, find a pattern for a basic pair of shorts. I used Butterick B4503 View E.
As in my example, I cut the shorts out exactly according to the pattern; however, if you want the finished shorts to be the original length specified in the pattern, you'll need to make adjustments to the leg length by removing approximately 1.5" - 1.75" at the leg opening. This length will then be added back on when you attach the scallop edge.
