Freddies Shorts

A couple of weeks ago I sewed a Vintage Gingham Shorts made out of red gingham fabric and both the fabric and the pattern inspired me enough to make more of them. So I took a look in my sack with remaining fabrics and found a bright red cotton and another red gingham, somewhat larger than the one I used for the other shorts. And this is how the shorts finished up this time.


It's inspired by the one they sell at Freddies of Pinewood, so if you can't sew or don't feel like it or just hate sewing or don't have the time for it or any other reason, you can still have one of your own and it's even better looking than this one!

www.betweennapsontheporch.net

Comments

  1. Pam @Threading My WayAugust 3, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I love gingham and as a band on the red shorts it looks fabulous.

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  2. AndiAugust 3, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    I would love to wear these cute shorts......you did a great job Andi

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  3. RohondolitaAugust 4, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I love taking things you can buy anywhere and adding your own twist. I think I will add a gingham bottom to a pair of my shorts! Thanks for the idea!

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    1. LizAugust 4, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      Now that's a nice compliment! Thank you, Rohondolita!

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  4. Justine of SewCountryChickAugust 4, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Super cute!

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  5. LizAugust 4, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Thank you, Karen!

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  6. Kayla @ Home ComingAugust 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Such a cute idea! I'd love for you to link up to The DIY'ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-my-new-rug.html

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  7. JillAugust 6, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Very cute shorts Liz!
    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  8. ChristineAugust 6, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    They are adorable! I love gingham.

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  9. Ana Love CraftAugust 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    This is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  10. kukaferaAugust 7, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    They are fantastic! I love red!!
    Greetings from Spain!!
    Ingrid

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  11. Jane from Lil PipAugust 8, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    They look great - well done!

    Visiting via the Threading my Way Linky Party

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  12. Heather FeatherAugust 9, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    So cute! I love the gingham!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Cute red shorts! the gingham is a really nice touch! Thanks for linking up at Submarine Sunday!

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  14. Kristine@thefoleyfamAugust 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    These are SO fun! Love the fabric you choose! Thanks for linking up to Sunday FUNday!

    Kristine -The Foley Fam {unedited}

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  15. Susie BuetowAugust 14, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Love red and these rock! Thanks for linking it up in the Bowdabra Crafty Showcase! Check out the new linky! http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/08/10/bowdabra-crafty-showcase-with-housewarming-gift-ideas-66/

    Have a super week,
    Susie @Bowdabra

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