~Beautiful sewing books abound on my bookshelf. As a beginner sewer, I'll admit they scare me a little. I have a goal to learn to sew from patterns better and to finally make some of the projects I've had earmarked~
Quick Change Trousers from Handmade Beginnings by Anna Maria Horner
I have to be completely truthful with you. I love Anna Maria. She is beautiful, talented, funny and a mother of 6! Make sure to pop over to her blog and take a look.
I bought this book when pregnant with Leo, but never made anything from it for him. I have had my eye on these pants for some time and had the perfect fabric combo in mind. They were actually much easier and quicker than I thought, and I only stumbled in a few spots. These were really simple beginner mistakes and as soon as I realised, it was easily fixed.
I had bought some brown linen on sale some time ago, but only used the smallest amount, so I paired that with a thrifted flannelette pillow case in a brown cream design.
These pants will be for Winter, hopefully the flannelette will make them soft and warm. I made them in the 18-24 month size, even though Leo will only be 16 months when winter is in full swing. He is a bigger than average boy and I could always roll the cuffs up more if they are too long.
Brown Linen Front
Brown Linen Back
Flannelette Front
Flannelette Back
I'm already sorting through the fabric pile trying to find more combo's. A great way to double the wardrobe without taking up too much space!
x Shara
Very clever - Love these pants and the colours are adorable. Too talented Miss Shara!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Treens, They are so cute and I can't wait for winter to get them on him!!
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