Now I know it’s been a long time between sewing projects but look here. Pants. Made for Elodie. On my sewing machine. Yes. Feel free to high 5 me! I was clearing out my sewing room (well overdue) and got very motivated to solve elodie’s current wardrobe problem. She has plenty of good dresses and jumpsuits but is growing out of her everyday wear. The truth is she is growing so fast.
So these are the Quick Change Trousers from Anna Maria Horner’s Handmade Beginnings. So easy to make although they take a little longer than regular pants as they are lined and reversible. So really you are just making 2 pairs of pants and sewing them together. And I have to say her instructions were excellent. I’ve made plenty of pants before but this was a different way of constructing them but it all came together.
And I love that all of the seams are hidden so there is no need to turn on the overlocker! Nice. Sometimes my overlocker doesn’t like to work with me so I appreciated that. And they are also a great way of showing off a few special fabrics. Quick and easy to make. Warm for winter. Reversible. What’s not to love. In fact I’m going to try making another two pairs so little miss can have a bit of variety in her wardrobe.
and can you believe she’s 8 months old already! I really need to make more things for her and use up the mountain of sewing and knitting books and patterns that I have for babies. Plus if I make things for her then she gets to be the cute model that she is.
I know that it’s wrong that I want her to stay a baby but I really do. She’s still super easy going and I just love having her around.
Gorgeous – the pants and Elodie! Love that you’ve used a pic of her for your blog header too. Nic x
Too cute! <3 Love how you've made it your new header too xxx
She is just so gorgeous – too cute for words.
lol, its hard to tell where the baby starts and the quilt ends! Very cute.
You are so clever Corrie, I would love to be able to whip up a pair of pants that look so beautiful and are actually comfortable to wear. They are just the sweetest, prettiest pants. Elodie is a complete doll, she is at a most delightful age. It is around that age I start pining for another chick in the brood… thankfully Felix (11 months) is really testing me at the moment, so I can probably put those feelings on hold for a while :o)
She is too cute!! Those pants are lovely too. I made about four pairs of the same in newborn size before Violet was born and she got quite a lot of wear out of them and compliments galore. Maybe I should whip up a few more…
Love them!
Super cute Corrie! Loving all the pinks
So gorgeous, checked out the photos last night! Used to make similar style for my now 16 year old son but may just have to make some for the 3 month old.
Élodie has grown so much she is oh so cute! shame they have to grow up so quickly.love your sewing what a great idea
Beautiful model:) It is no wonder you want to make her pretty things. Love the trousers – so very cute.
So cute ! Can you make them in big girls sizes too 😉
Oh how cute are those pants, and Elodie makes the perfect model. I have to say that I would love my teenager to still be a baby right now, much easier to deal with, lol!
I already said yesterday that I loved them! You made it all sound so easy to make!! Love that new header too : )
And how precious are those baby fingers and toes on your header? Babies…I could just eat them all up…so want another one…sigh
Wow, 8 months already. It sure flies! Love the pants and hooray for using your sewing machine again!
I’ve had that book on my wishlist for ages and you’ve tipped me over – I’ve literally just gone and ordered it. Now to sew quickly before my twins outgrow the baby phase!
Love them! Gorgeous fabric and very cute styling x
Babe is so cute!!!! Pink is gergeous!!!
That smile melts my heart!
I know what you mean… My youngest just turned 19 months old – and it just makes me either want to turn back the clock, or have another one! Miss E looks lovely in her new pants that her clever mummy made.