Back to School Pants

OK... So school started a month ago and I'm finally getting into the routine... It has been a busy month sorting out ever changing schedules. Hopefully all class times are now set. All the activities have started: School, Preschool, Sparks, Beavers, 3 Dance classes, Chanter lessons and Taekwondo.

These are the pants my son wanted for back to school. The pants are Ottobre 4/08 #24 with design (and plus sized) modifications. My son wanted the green toggles with drawstring at the waist and ankles, so I added a faux drawstring at the waist and drawstring at the ankles. Also he wanted an extra pocket with the fish appliqué. Added green buttons to the back pockets to tie more green in, and green top-stitching. As to the sizing, I made the size that would match his height, and split each piece vertically (front & back plus yokes) and added extra width so they matched the width of the 2/05 plus sized pants that fit him.

Black Twill Capris

ottobre-capris
Originally uploaded by leahholland

Ottobre 2/07 #17

I adjusted the yoke again for a tighter fit and used 3 buttons on the front. I have another pair of these cut out and ready to be sewn.

I really need to clean the lens on my camera - it has rain drops on the lens!

Some photos of Mays sewing...

Mother`s Day Gifts

Ottobre 1/08 #25

Small Wallets and Drink Warmers - for teacher gifts

Recent Sewing.....

Calendar Cover and Card Holder


Made to match my new leather purse

Fleece 2-in-1 Ottobre Tshirt for me


A new fleece shirt for me. I used a straight front underlayer/camisole like the Burda WOF 1/2008 pattern 116, but its a little wide a long the top of the camisole. so I think I'll take it in...

Frog Pants - Ottobre 1/08 #25
These I did modify! I added some width as my son needs the plus sized patterns, and increased the rise as it seemed really short. I should have only raised the front 2cm instead of the 4cm I added at front and back. These fit well, but are a little long. I don't like this method of back elastic waistband, so for the next pair (without the embroidery), I have changed it to have a front waistband and the back elastic is attached to the back yoke. There is some growing room in length, as most of his pants now are "perfect" length.

I made a tutorial for bellows pockets earlier this month.

Photos originally uploaded to flickr