This post is part of the Vintage May series, hosted by Craftiness is not Optional and Skirt As Top.
When I got invited to be part of this series, I knew my Vintage May look would be a boy look. And I had other plans for this, but then I also had some stuff I was working on for my summer collection, and finally it occurred to me that instead of stressing myself out, I should incorporate one of my patterns into my look. So today you get a sneak peek at my Big Island Board Shorts Sewing Pattern, which will be released later this month. which you can purchase using the Buy Button below.
I wanted this whole look to be reminiscent of vintage surf and travel posters – I love those! I looked through several before using this fabric I picked up in Hawaii last summer to make the Hawaiian shirt.
So it’s not vintage fabric, but I think it definitely has a vintage vibe. I did use a sort of vintage (late 1970s, anyway) pattern as the basis for the shirt – got this one from my mom.
I’m pretty sure there’s a photo somewhere with my brothers in matching shirts my mom made from this pattern. And I might be wearing a lace collared dress. Allegedly.
Anyway, between the Hawaiian shirt, the orange board shorts with the bias trim, and the processing on the photos, I think I got a vintage vibe going here, perfect for running on the beach…
Hangin’ 10…
Striking a pose…
Or watching the waves.
Thanks to Jess and Kristin for including me in this series!
Fiona
Mel, this is unreal the exact same pattern is in my collection also inherited from my Mum!!! Love the look:)
Emily
I love it!!!! I always get so excited when I find posts involving sewing for boys.
Love vintage patterns!
jan
Oh how I love this….the shirt fabric is amazing…and orange is my favorite……thanks for something great as always!!
Katie
Definitely a vintage, “Beach Boys” kinda vibe — love it! And my son would be all over that shirt too. Vibrant, loud and BLUE — what else could a boy want?
Jen Schumann
Oh my goodness… love these shorts so much! NEED to make some for my little boy!
Delia
This is awesome! I am excited for your board shorts pattern!
Caroline
Oooh, can’t wait for the board short pattern! Love the look, and your boy is such a cutie!
Jayne
So fantastic, those shorts are the best!
Emilia
Outstanding as always miss melly. In awe as usual! I think your model is getting the hang of it… and loving it!
AManda
I have some swim short fabric I turned into a runner years ago, and have been hoping for a boy to make shorts for. Check, check!! It’s finally time to start sewing for Aiden!
kristin
so freakin’ cool, melissa! thanks for posting! those shorts are rad and i want to go to hawaii REAL BAD now.
Pavitra
I gotta have the shorts pattern!
Jess
Soo adorable! I love both pieces so , so much…and especially the shots you got! The one of him striking his surfing pose is radical! 😉