Sunday, August 16, 2015

Comfy clothes

Am I the only one feeling the need of making clothes in summer? Is there perhaps a pre-historic code that tells us to prepare clothes for winter? It seems like each summer I feel the urge to sew clothes for my kids (2013 and 2014). My quilting mojo has completely vanished 8 weeks ago.

clothes on the fence

It all started with these supercool ninja fabrics that I found in our local fabric shop. The darker one is jersey and the light one is a thick and super soft and cuddly sweater fabric.

ninja fabric navy ninja fabric

I decided to make two hoodies and two t-shirts for my boys (german pattern by pattydoo found here – including how-to videos):

ninja shirt and hoodie

I would have added the front pocket to both hoodies but I am forgetful sometimes…

front pockets hoodie

Here is little boy, trying some ninja moves in his new sweater:

hoodie in action

…and big boy wearing his new tee:

ninja shirt in action

When big boy fell ill some weeks ago, we discovered that he had outgrown his comfy pants (how can his legs be so long while is waist is still so small?! He needs extra long skinny jeans now). So we went to the local fabric shop and I let him choose the fabric.

I ended up making several pairs of comfy pants for him and little bro. Some with  waistbands made from knits and others with elastics in “fold-over tunnels”. Some with pockets, most without. Some with hems and others with cuffs.

shorts with hem twin needle

And this one is my favourite:

shorts with eyelets

It’s a pair of shorts I made from the left-overs. I added eyelets to the waistband and the pattern called for an imitation of a zipper-facing. It took me ages to figure out how to make it but I am happy I did it.

Here are some “in action” shots:

stars long stars shorts

green stars shorts flannel comfy pants

ninja comfy pants

Now we are ready for cold but cosy and snuggly winter months (o:

Do your kids like to wear handmade clothes?

Happy sewing!
Christine

2 comments:

  1. Wow you have been busy! What about a little something for yourself?

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  2. Du bist aber fleißig und es sind so schöne Sachen geworden wie immer.
    Lg Sylvia

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