What would a Nautical Collection be without a pair of adorable sailor shorts?
Exactly, it would be sad. Very sad indeed. I needed these, but for some reason, me, Miss. “Draft all the things!”
just couldn’t bring myself to work up a pattern. (to my credit, I had already made 7 others) So much to Anthony’s shock,
I broke down and ordered one instead. And honestly, I’m so glad that I did.
I mean seriously, I’m all for do-it-myself most of the time, but does everything have to be harder than necessary? Why not support some other blogging Momma’s once in awhile? They definitely make things much easier to understand than those commercial monstrosities! What do you think? Are you an “I can do everything by myself” kind of sewer, or more of a “whatever will make my life easier” kinda gal?(or gent!) What’s your definition of work smarter not harder? Saving money or saving time?
Smarter, not harder*. Look how cute those shorts are, they're great!!!
*Within reason, sometimes I just can't afford a pattern I have my eye on so have to make do with what I can afford and edit!
Since you sell your own patterns I was wondering what you would say, but I should have known when I see you make other people's bags all the time!
This is darling!! Do you mind if I share the photo on facebook? When I came across this in the flickr pool I just fell in love 🙂
Absolutely Amy, I'm so glad you like them! You make an awesome pattern!
How freaking cute! Such a grown up now
And boy has she got the teenager sass to prove it! 😀
I'm loving the piping! And those giant buttons! Swoon! Pinning this!
A girl after my own heart! I would add piping to every pattern if I could!
totally want some for me…great job!
Oh man! Now you've got me wantin' a pair of my own…in floral!
Thanks so much for visiting Carissa! Love your site!
These are ADORABLE! Way to go, Mama!
Thanks Krissy! I can't wait to make another pair for my son!
These are adorable! I wish I knew how to sew so I could make a pair for myself! 🙂
Thanks Caitlin! I thought about making a pair for myself, but since my daughter's so cute she'd just show me up. ;D
I absolutely love these shorts!
Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
Thanks T'onna! With a blog name like that, I can't believe your daughter doesn't already have a few pairs of her own. They'd be adorable on her!
Super super cute!! I wish I had the "I'll draft it myself" talent. I know I COULD do it but it's just so much faster to use a pattern that someone else has already done all the tweaking to 🙂
Heidi @ handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com
Brain-wash me to think that way! Please! I've got no idea why I think I've got so much extra time. Faster would definitely be better!
Those are adorable!!
Omg, your little girl and her sailor shorts are so sweet! Love the sailor look. Your piping is amazing! Haven't tried that yet! Pinned your post. Older girls and women would love these too! I posted DIY Doily Jacket to the Sew CAn do party. Stop by:)
the nautical look is my favourite and I absolutely love those shorts!! your daughter looks so cute 🙂
Thanks Jolanda it's my favorite too. I know nautical is just so predictable, but I just can't help myself. It's all just so stinkin' cute!
Ooh I love the contrast of white and red! Those shorts are so cute!
Simplicity gets the better of me every time doesn't it? ;D
These are adorable! I love the red and white contrast!
Oh what adorable shorts! Love piping and colour combo 🙂
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Awesome Rebecca! Thanks so much!
Adorable 🙂 Amy has wonderful patterns, and I love the addition of the piping!
She definitely does, and I can't wait to make more!
These are so cute! I love the nautical look on kids-I went a little crazy on it this summer for my toddler.
Thanks April! Seeing as I made an entire collection, I obviously understand "going a little crazy" with it! 🙂