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Sew Fab – Long Beach Boardies

May 12, 2014 by Abby 8 Comments

Long Beach Boardies

Oh, how I love these! You can’t go wrong with some ‘business in the front, party in the back’ clothes for kids. These shorts are certainly a bit of fun! This is my last make from the Sew Fab Pattern Bundle and I’ve been so impressed with each of the patterns I have used.

This pattern is the Terra’s Treasures Long Beach Board Shorts. It’s a great pattern with an awesome size range (3-6mo – 14yr) and long leg length for boys and short for girls.

Long Beach Boardies

I used the blue drill on the front and back, and the octopus printed poplin on the contrast bum panel. Despite the detailing, these are a pretty quick sew, especially if you already have some piping on hand. I’m planning on making many more pair of these!

Roman doesn’t like his shorts too long, so I made these up in the size 4, but using the size 2 length. The fit is perfect on him.

Long Beach Boardies
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  1. Jane from Lil Pip says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    How awesome Abby. My ‘big’ boy would love these and like you prefers shorter shorts so I might make the length a couple of sizes smaller too.

    Reply
  2. Natalie @sewoutnumbered says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    haha! They should have named them the “mullet” shorts (business in the front, party in the back)!! Love your version with the octopuses 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jodie@FreshHomeCook says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    These are so cool! I have never even thought to make my own – but really like the idea of less ingredients & being able to use natural food colouring! Well worth pinning!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. abby @ thingsforboys says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    thanks for stopping by Jodie!

    Reply
  5. Robyn (Mrs D) says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Wow, I would never have thought about making sprinkles. How cool. I know these are things for boys, but I’m pretty damn sure my girls would LOVE this one. Pinning it now xx

    Reply
  6. abby @ thingsforboys says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    haha! Yes, boys AND girls.

    Reply
  7. Lysy says

    May 18, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Oh these are fab! I didn’t buy the bundle but I’ll be getting these 🙂 Love the octopuses!

    Reply
  8. abby @ thingsforboys says

    May 18, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    thanks Lysy! They are such a fun pair of shorts to make!

    Reply

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