Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring!

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

It was a beautiful day today.  Finally, it was at reasonable spring temperatures in the 70s (did I mention it SNOWED a few days ago?!  Now you understand my warm weather excitement).  I broke out the shorts I made from a vintage pattern (1960s, I think), Butterick 9779.  I had worn them on my floor camping trip, but that was a premature wearing.... 'cuz it got in the 30s that night.... Anyways.

This.  Is.  A.  GREAT.  Pattern.


It was the first time I'd ever made anything with legs, and the pattern came together really easily with just five pieces (two front, two back, and a waistband), and a side zipper with hook and eye closure.  It has pieces proportioned for three different height categories as well for a really good fit.  It's got a pretty classic look that works for lots of decades.  Just a note, the crotch does go down quite low, as vintage patterns tend to do.  I think it would be a simple fix though, if it really bothered you.  I actually like it.  Very comfortable, and I think it adds a dimension of modesty that the modern tighter shorts don't have.

**Edit:  I realized later that they would probably fit better if I had shortened the torso for my short self!  Live and learn! I think the torso is still a bit long considering the pattern was to be adjusted for a petite person already.  Be sure to compare your measurements first!**

(Pardon the wrinkliness of the shorts in these pictures, though.  They're cotton and I had been sitting like a lump for a while before these pictures!)

I also realized this sea foam-pistachio colored shed is next to the house I'm staying at.  I love the color.  It's just a shed, but.... yeah, I love the color!  Anything in this color makes me happy.

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

shirt: handmade by me
shorts: made of slightly shiny cotton
belt: thrifted
sunglasses: American Eagle
bandana: Hobby Lobby

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

Flashback Summer:  Cutie Shorts and Finally-Arrived Spring! (simplicity 1093, butterick 9779)

9 comments

  1. What a cute outfit! And your hair is marvelous!!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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    1. Thanks Janey! That's definitely my bad hair day/quick 'do of choice. Just cover it up!

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  2. Great outfit!
    I've really enjoyed following your blog. I've nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award! http://vintagevisions27.blogspot.com/2013/05/liebster-blog-award.html
    -Emily

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  3. Super cute outfit! Love your white sandals - I need wayyy more vintage/vintage appropriate summer footwear in my wardrobe, and hope to find a similar while thrifting in the coming weeks.

    Have an awesome weekend, honey!
    ♥ Jessica

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  4. Great job on the shorts! They look great on you. Hope you will make those cigarette pants as well... they'd look darling on you.

    HRF/Wendi

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    1. Thanks so much Wendi! I've actually been pondering the cigarette pants lately..... Let's see what I can come up with!

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