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Dill is a high-waisted pleated short that blends classic tailoring with an easy, everyday feel. Designed to sit at the natural waist, it features a flattering A-line silhouette that offers structure through the waist while allowing for a relaxed, comfortable fit through the leg.
Thoughtful tailoring details give Dill a clean, refined finish. Front pleats create soft shaping through the waist and hips, while a back waist dart refines the fit. The extended waistband features a button closure, zipper fly, and belt loops—including a distinctive crossed loop at the center back for an added design detail.
Practical in-seam pockets are seamlessly integrated into the side seams, and a deep double-fold hem adds weight and structure to the silhouette. Dill is the kind of piece that feels just as natural dressed up with a crisp blouse as it does paired with a simple tank for everyday wear.
Amy is wearing the Dill shorts in a size 6, graded to a 2 at the waist. Her measurements are waist: 26" (66 cm), hip: 38" (96.5 cm), and she is 5'11" (180.3 cm) tall.
Tambrie is wearing the Dill shorts in a size 16 from our 12–30 size range. We added 3/4" to the waist and hip, made a full rear adjustment, and reduced the rise depth by 3/4". Her measurements are waist: 37 3/4" (96 cm), hip: 48 1/2" (123.2 cm), and she is 5'8" (172.7 cm) tall.
Fabric and Fit
Fabric Recommendations
Dill is designed for medium to heavier weight woven fabrics that hold structure and showcase its tailored details. Cotton twill, linen, denim, and linen blends all create a crisp, polished look with beautiful shape and durability.
For a slightly softer interpretation, chambray, wool crepe, and yarn-dyed wovens offer a more relaxed feel while still maintaining structure. For pocket bags, lightweight woven linings such as cotton lawn, shirting, poplin, acetate, rayon, or silk provide a smooth and comfortable finish.
Because Dill is such a versatile tailored staple, fabric choice can shift the mood significantly—from structured and polished to casual and lived-in.
Fitting Tips
Dill is designed to sit at the natural waist with a tailored fit through the waist and a more relaxed A-line leg. When fitting, focus first on the waist and hip balance to ensure a comfortable, flattering base fit.
Adjusting rise depth can help fine-tune how the shorts sit on the body. Grading between sizes can help you achieve the ideal fit in both the waist and hips.
For more guidance, check out these tutorials to help you achieve a polished fit.
- Understanding ease will help you pick the right size or sizes. This tutorial will teach you all about design and wearing ease.
- Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern.
- If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.
- Check out this article on pants fitting basics or do a pant fitting deep dive in this video sewalong.
