With right sides together sew the straight sides of the short pieces together (this will make the center seams).
Open up and sew along the curve of the inseam.
Iron the top edge under 1/2 inch and sew down to form a casing making sure to leave an opening for the elastic.
Insert elastic. Sew ends of elastic together and close up the hole in the casing. The shorts are now done
Make the vest by sewing the front vest pieces to the back vest piece at the top edge.
Then sew the side seams from the markings making sure to leave holes for the arms.
Top stitch the ric rac onto the right side of the vest along the front edge and neck. Now your vest should be done.
Cut a length of ribbon for the sash. And attach a Holly Shoe Jingle Bell.