kcwc: day two
September 21st, 2010
I got these two pairs of PINK! and YELLOW! cords at the gap this summer for 3 bucks each and knew right away I wanted to turn them into pants for my kids. Last year I made pants for them out of my husband’s old jeans (sort of like this) but the rise was too low and they never wore them–my son called them, without any malice, his “falling down pants.”
I wanted to get the fit right this time, but the stinkers were sleeping when I made these so I got all fancy with the pockets while I waited. There are two patch pockets on the back of each pair and a little pocket in front–a star for my son and a heart for my daughter. When they tried them on they both complained that the pocket was too small. Wouldn’t you be excited to have a star pocket on your pants? Whatever. They fit.
I used a pretty bit of printed corduroy for the elastic casing on the pink ones and this crazy awesome vintage scrap I had for the yellow pair. This is a super easy way to make use of those jeans you never wear, but can’t get rid of for some weird reason. Cute recycling. My friend Mary Jo over at Five Green Acres put a little upcycling twist to kids clothes week; check it out if you are making big clothes into small clothes this week.
Made by Rae Giveaway!
Today’s giveaway is from the fabulous Rae from Made by Rae. She is hilarious and down to earth and a damn fine seamstress. She kindly offered up two patterns for kids clothes week: the big butt baby pants and the toddler backpack. Both patterns are PDFs, so you could even add them to your list for this week (ha!). Just tell me which one you would rather have in the comments and I’ll choose two winners! The toddler backpack is full of nice details: pockets and piping and padded straps and little loops for hanging. And the big butt baby pants, while also being extremely fun to say, are versatile and useful and super cute. Decisions, decisions.
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The winners are
big butt baby pants: #10 Shannon
toddler backpack: #55 Stephanie from neuroses galore
Congratulations!
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I love both those patterns!! I would probably get more use out of the backpack pattern, but I love the pants pattern and would use the pattern for baby presents.
Love those cords you made!! What an awesome deal you got on those pants!!
I would love the BBB pants pattern:)
Love both patterns. If I won I would really love the BBBP (Big Butt Baby Pants) pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!
With the bootie that my little one is sporting, how could I pass on the Big Butt Pants? Does that come in my size too?
OOOh I have been wanting both patterns. You gave me a great idea with your pants today. I found an XL pair of Jeans for $5 at Target today!!
i would definitely choose the pant pattern; i was just considering purchasing the pattern before i stumbled upon this give away. :)
I have a new to preschool 3 year daughter who would LOVE a cute little backpack!
I’m in love with the big butt pants. I want to make them for my little guy (who acutally has no butt but does wear some cloth diapers that give hima booty)
Thanks for the chance to win!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my big butt baby pants that I’ve been making and just know I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE that little backpack pattern for my 2 older kiddos. Thanks!
I’m digging the backpack pattern.
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wow I love these two patterns. I actually would be over the moon to win either, but I would love to make my niece a cute backpack for kinder (preschool) for next february…
Both of the patterns are on my “to buy” list! I think I’d pick the pants pattern because I’m more likely to get some made of those first, but I really want to make that backpack for my little guy for nursery & preschool when he gets a bit bigger. Thanks for the chance!
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Great pants! Love the pockets. I would love the opportunity to win the big butt pants pattern thanks :)
Cute cords!
I like the toddler backpack pattern.
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I just got a chance to check out today’s post. Love the pants! I especially like the waist band for your boy. Very nice fabric. I finished up quite a bit today and hopefully am on to skirts for my ten year old tomorrow.
oooh, i love making little backpacks…i’ve never had a pattern before – wouldn’t that be nice?!
I have been eyeing off the backpack pattern for a while and would love to make one for my soon to be 3yr old. I am expecting baby #2 in January and have just today purchased the BBBaby Pants pattern.
panta pants pants!
I would love to have a go at the backpack!
I know exactly who I would make those gorgeous little pants for..thanks for the giveaway.
I love the big butt baby pants.. Those chambray ones she posted about were awesome! Maybe my little man would look good in chambray?!
Already have the backpack, made it, and loved it. Now I want the big butt baby pants. :)
I like what you did with the pants: the pockets are awesome!
PS. I would love to win pattern of backpack:)
I love the backpack pattern…please pick me!! And thanks for the giveaway!
I’m a fan of the big butt baby pants!