15.7.10

She gets to wear the pants

I think the whole harem pants trend is goig to pass me by...although I have made some for my daughter.

I'm having to eat my words here.  In a recent email correspondence with Jacqui, I was saying that I don't buy many children's patterns, instead just use the same few over and over again with different fabrics.  Then I saw on the Ottobre blog that they were reprinting the Spring 2008 issue because it was so popular.  Well, I thought I had better have a look at it.  It is choc-a-block full of very simple clothes, many with a Japanese aesthetic.  So I bought it, and the day it arrived I was so impressed with the designs that I made these pants up straight away.  Not too hard given that it only required tracing off 1 pattern piece.  For the pants I used a Japanese cotton from Tessuti that I actually purchased for myself.  The Selfish Seamstress would not be impressed.

 

The blouse is made from a remnant of Liberty print cotton lawn.   It is a raglan sleeve peasant-style blouse, which will be great for the summer months here.  I rushed to complete the embellishments and take photos yesterday because I thought the deadline for the PR children's wear competition was closing.  Turns out I go the date wrong.  Anyway, one of the requirements is to show photos of any embellishments. 

The flowers were made by ironing Vlieseline® Vliesofix Double-sided fusible web between 2 pieces of fabric and cutting out the shape.  I didn't know if it would handlethe washing machine so I made it removable.  The flower on the front is attached with a snap.  Yes Kristy, my snap envy got the better of me and I finally bought my own snap press.



The sides of the legs are gathered with elastic at the hem and embellished with a ribbon.

As you can see, these clothes are very comfortable to wear.

9 comments:

Bernice said...

Very cute. I love the pink embellishments on the tops and pants - both add a groovy touch.

Jacqui said...

The MC Hammer pant trend will most _definitely_ be passing me by, but after seeing your version I'd actually consider making some for Hazel. The Ottobre issue does look nice, I spotted some very cute little outfits in there, and there is that Creative pack with tshirts that I've been wanting... oh dear!

Joy said...

Very lovely blouse! And I don't think I'd wear the pants myself, either, but they're really cute on a kid. Comfort is most important.

Rosa said...

thanks for the tip! that mag looks great.

lin3arossa said...

I believe those pants are the first pattern I ever made up twice. Nice job!

Mary Nanna said...

Verrry nice - lucky daughter to have mum sew her such stylish things - she looks totally gorgeous and I love all the little details - the ribbons and accessories, not to mention the "perfect for girls" fabric, liberty prints.

EmilyKate said...

Fabulous outfit! Looks great and comfy for running about. Good luck with the PR competition!

Kristy Chan said...

oooh I was so tempted by the magazine but passed it up since I do have heaps of kids patterns, but after sewing your gorgeous creations I might have to get a hold of it. Have fun with the snap press, they are a joy to use after trying the torturous method with a hammer!

elf in the garden said...

That issue is the only one I own! I love the spotty pants and your flower.

I have made that blouse for my dd in jersey finished with foe and she really liked it. Are the pants comfy? Does the crotch bunch up much?