I’m all about mixing prints! Especially when it comes to sewing for my kids. So when I was at the SNAP Conference this spring and they had this gorgeous navy floral and bright yellow polka dot fabrics for us to play with in the shorts class {hosted by Dana}, I knew I had to make some Mixed Print Shorts for my little Miss D! The prints go together so nicely, I just had to do it. These cute little shorts are perfect for summer, don’t you think?
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Mixed Print Shorts
To make mixed print shorts, I simply cut the front pattern pieces out of one print {navy floral} and the back pieces out of another print {yellow polka dot}. Then I sewed them as normal and they turned out so cute!
Isn’t she so cute in her mixed print shorts? I love the white peter pan collar shirt with the busy shorts.
These shorts were fun to sew! I love mixing things up when I sew. It makes it more interesting!
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cute cute cute! I’d love to know the name of the navy fabric and where you found it!
so cute!! I love the mixing!
Oh my gosh, so stinkin’ cute. The shorts too ;) I may have to whip up about a million pairs for my 3 girls for the summer!
These are so cute, Linda! I love those prints together!
Seriously… Could she be any cuter!?!
Thanks, Ashley!! <3
You amaze me with your creativeness and I’ve fallen in love with every project you’ve done. Your newest chocolate bar calculator is another big hit! Having taught for over 10 years now, I can tell you that handmade gifts are the ones I remember the most. Don’t be surprised if you learn that the teachers at your child’s school argued over who would be lucky enough to get your child in their class. A super crafty mama is like a goldmine in the classroom! Enough of the compliments though….I’m off to find some bright patterns so I can make my own mixed print shorts. Best of luck for a great school year!
Linda, I just saw your “pin” that showed a pictorial of how to make a rag rug. Pretty rug! I just don’t get exactly what you did to get the fabric in your mat. Also, did you tie the strips in a knot once you got them looped through the mat. Please advise. Thanks. Carlotta
Hi Carlotta, Thanks for stopping by! You can use a latch hook or your fingers to push the pieces of fabric thru the small holes in the mat. No,they did not tie the strips. Hope that helps! :)
My children are in their early fifties and my mother made similar shorts for them she would usually use two different fabrics and would make the front one of each and then the back would be the same but alternate colors right front same as left back , etc.