These really are addictive pants to make. The fact I’ve made 3 pairs within the week is proof. And part of the fun of making these pants is that you get to go through your stash and try to find the best fabric combo. I always find fabrics that I forgot were in there or those fabrics that I wonder why are they still there. Why on earth did I buy that? But for this pair I settled on some gorgeous fabric from the Hullabaloo range by Urban Chiks for Moda.
These will be for the days we don’t feel like being too girly all in pink and I just love how these pants are reversible. Honestly everything in a baby’s wardrobe should be reversible. Elodie has a darling little habit of bringing up a little bit of lunch or dinner on her when I’m not looking. I only tend to find it when it’s dried on her shoulder or as I’m about to head out the door. Not the best timing. If I could switch around the pants to get me through school pick up before they hit the wash it would save me some time and effort.
Anyway let’s hope we don’t get food down these (I can hope, can’t I). If you’re worried about these pants not being warm enough for winter trust me they are. We just put some little sockies under them, a bodysuit and then our cardy or a little hoodie and we are set to go. And I promise that no child was harmed in this photo, we are still getting the hang of sitting up on our own.
Legs are warm, the pants feel just lovely with 2 layers of fabric and if you live somewhere a bit cooler than sydney think about denim, fleece or flanelette inside. Nice. I would’t mind a pair in mummy size as house pants. Come in the door, put on my reversible quick change trousers and get on with it .
And for this pink pair I’ve used some lovely Flower Sugar by Lecien and then lined them with pink quilters muslin. This has actually made the pants a little lighter than the other pairs but they are pretty and for our pink and floral days.
So if you have Anna Maria Horner’s Handmade Beginnings and haven’t made these pants then you have to to. Go, Now. They are the best! And if you have bubs in cloth nappies make sure you go and read these adjustments on Sew Liberated.
I love clothes that show up the chubbiness of a baby. Elodie looks so cuddly-able in these pants and it is nice that you have used differnt, not so babyish prints too. Cherrie
So so cute – especially love the Flower Sugar pair.
I bought this book just to make he pants, and I am still to make them for my son. Might have to drag the book out and make some this week, and geet a start on some for our little one due in September.
Only thing is I worry about them being too hot for Qld and the start of the tropics.
Lovely Corrie, what size are those gorgeous pants. The little twins next door are nearly 10 month and I think they would be so cute in them.
Elodie is such a sweetie. Are those teeth through yet?
These pants are just so gorgeous Corrie! I adore the fabric combinations you’ve used!
I’ve been meaning to leave a comment for a couple of weeks but I was in Spotlight about 3 weeks ago trying to get in and out as fast as I could and after I left the store I released who the cute little baby was I glanced at at the counter on her Mummy’s chest…it was Elodie! It didn’t even click because I was racing about but if I see you next time I’ll be sure to say hello!
those pants look fab!! i like the idea of lining them with flannelette for winter. i need to try and make some
Gorgeous, Corrie. For those in the really cold parts (we’ve had numerous days with a max of 8 and 9 in Hobart!!) they’d go over socks and a Bonds suit easily and topped with a little cardy – perfect. Warm, cosy and pretty. Have fun dressing that bundle of cuteness.
Corrie you are funny! Here I am reading thinking how cute Elodie is in her new pants and then you come out with a bit of ‘ hey maybe some in Mummy size….’ and I just snorted! You dag 😉
She is such a cutie!
Hahaha! I love that, no babies were harmed… what a priceless shot captured, Elodie is just beautiful.
The pants are awesome. They look so pretty and so very functional. I often think I have so much washing due to all the changes I need to make for random spit up’s… reversible clothing is genius! xo
She is sooo cute and so are the pants…love the colors! I especially like how she put her hand out to the camera…what a great shot! Thanks for sharing! Hugs!
Oh these are gorgeous and I have the book, so why not try it?!
Greetings from Vienna!!!
Andrea
Oh I love them, pants almost as cute as Elodie!
Very cute!
Gorgeous pants for a gorgeous baby girl.
ooh, I love that fabric too and posted a dress I made in it for little miss wink….
Corrie, will you come and live at my house and make me some yummy things with your gorgeous fabrics and amazing skills? You could bring that sweet girl with you? Bring all your sweet hearts!! x
Oh those pants are all so yummy, with room to grow as well, they’ll make neat 3/4 pants in Summer too. Like you, i fancy a pair for myself, love Posie
I am inspired, home for the summer, and I have a new little friend to sew for. Elodie, you are an adorable model.
Deborah