Friday, March 28, 2008

Pants Week!

All week long, during Rainer's naps, I've been working on these pants for him. It's been so much fun! Little guy's tummy is all round and bloated from the medication he is currently on and his days right now consist mostly of being carried around and lounging in mommy's arms and nursing--so he needs soft loose pants that are light and comfy on him. I started the week with the denim clamdigger length pants with train trim. Those were a big success and that just spurred me along.
Tuesday I had so much fun doing the beige twill pants with the bird fabric trim at the hems (it was a challenge figuring out how to apply the cuff fabric--I wanted the seams totally enclosed and I had to make sure the birds ended up right side up).
Wednesday I was very industrious--I made these linen blend pants with fairytale pockets and the last pair--100% linen in green with tree pockets and "little boy blue come blow your horn" trim. Then finally yesterday I had time to photograph them while Rainer napped before our trip to Santa Barbara. (He wore the fairytale pants).

I've really had so much fun making these pants. Crafting is such a nice stress reliever for me right now. I'm still just using the Flickr tutorial I've linked to in the past for the basic pants instructions. I added more length to the rise this time (I have a history of making pants to low-rise for my babies), then just added the trims as my fancy dictated. And how does the little guy like them? He likes them fine--just as long as he's being carried around and nursing all day, everybody's happy.

20 comments:

Carrie said...

Those are all so great! I love the trim. I really should learn to sew, I'd buy the petite pants which always end up too short and add fairy tale trim!

Carrie said...

Adorable little pants, I love your choice of fabrics and trims.

Melissa said...

Nice job on the little pants! Wouldn't they be great in mama sizes? ;o)

kirsten said...

so so cute!!! you did a great job - your fabric/trim choices are awesome. making pants is on my to-do-realitively-soon list, too.

have you made bandanna pants yet?


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bigbucketgirl said...

Wonderful! Love the trims.
I'm hoping i've fixed my email button on my blog...thankyou for letting me know.
Take care of you xxx

Hurrayic said...

The pants look great - I have some of the same fabric - very cute. Want to also extend prayers for your little one and for you and the rest of your family. Waiting is so difficult.

nikkishell said...

I just came across your blog yesterday. I love the pants and they've reminded me that i need to make some for my girls whose current pants seem to have fallen out with their shoes! Thanks :)

Susan said...

Those pants are adorable. And you continue to amaze me with your upbeat, can-do attitude. And further, if you have made it through all of your recent ordeals without Diet Coke, you are a much better woman than I!
:-)
Still praying for Rainer!

jessica said...

all so great! I picked up a couple of patterns today at the thrift store for some shorts - I'm looking forward to making some for the boys.

mom go green said...

those are fantastic pants! you are an inspiration, as always.

Lina said...

Love these Mary-Beth - thanks for the tutorial link. Big hugs to brave boy Rainer.

Meg said...

Love the pants! They are too cute, and the trim is so sweet. I'm afraid my son might be too old to wear them (he's 4)--I'm pretty sure my husband would find them too baby-ish for him. I may try it anyway!

Glad to hear you're finding a creative outlet. I'm keeping you and Rainer in my prayers.

Yummers! said...

The pants are just adorable... look soooo comfy! You chose some great fabric combos.
Joni (of YUMMERS)

Carrie said...

Testing...Carrie is a cool name. We need pictures. Here's mine.

tess said...

oh so cute, what a great mom you are!

zakkalife said...

love the fabric you used for the pants, they're adorable

dottycookie said...

I'm glad Rainer's feeling well, and I LOVE your trousers! I think I'll have ot have a go for my little ones for the summer.

Marie said...

Hi. I found your blog today and have been looking around, and I love it. You are such a great, fun mom, and clearly a woman of courage and grace. I hope you don't mind if I come back and visit you in the future...and steal some of your fun ideas!

Florence Knapp (Flossie Teacakes) said...

Oh my goodness Mary Beth - they are gorgeous...it's like you've become a one-woman pant factory! Such beautiful fabrics. x

Felicia said...

Those pants are adorable :)