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I've made these shorts. vs I made these shorts.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've made these shorts' is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of making the shorts happened at an unspecified time before now. 'I made these shorts' is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of making the shorts occurred at a specific time in the past.

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I've made these shorts.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that happened at an unspecified time before now.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that was completed at some point in the past but has relevance to the present moment.
  • Nov 13, 2013 ... When I last posted about boys' shorts, I mentioned that it was time I used a new pattern and so I've made these shorts with the Going Coastal ...
  • I've made these shorts and “Davis Farm” with some pretty talented people and they've gone on to do other things or are just not into making movies anymore.
  • Jul 3, 2013 ... I've made these shorts myself, so you can DIY a pair or check out these pairs I've been coveting here, here & here. Regardless, I love summer ...
  • 30. jun 2011 ... I've made these shorts as a displacement activity during my preparations for the exam (my examination is friday). I've used a pair of black ...

Alternatives:

  • I have made these shorts.

I made these shorts.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the simple past tense, indicating an action that occurred at a specific time in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a completed action that happened at a specific time in the past.
  • ... Waisted Shorts, Simple Diy, Diy Clothing, Waist Shorts, Mom Jeans, Pants Legs. Pinned by pinner. Pin it. Like. I made these shorts out of my old Levi jeans!
  • I made these shorts with white lace sewed onto creamy jersey. The price for supplies was as much as a good pair off the rack, so I'm not sure it would be worth ...
  • Sep 2, 2014 ... I've always been scared and confused when I've looked at patterns and instructions, but today I made these shorts…two pairs in fact and am ...
  • Jun 2, 2014 ... I made these shorts out of some eyelet I purchased at my local fabric shop, Five Eighth Seams. Unfortunately, I got the last of it. I interlined the ...

Alternatives:

  • I made these shorts.

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