Isaac's Army Blouse

I finally finished Isaac's Army blouse!

I used the Ottobre patterns again. This is the Henri Jacket (with changes...duh!).

The original pattern has a zipper closure and I decided to take some liberties.

Sewed the patches on where they would fit.



 

I like it and Isaac loves how it turned out! That's what matters!

-Erin-

Seth's Army Blouse

I finished Seth's Army blouse!

I used the Ottobre patterns again. This is the Henri Jacket (with changes...duh!).

The original pattern has a zipper closure and i decided to take some liberties.

Sewed on the patches I had (where they would fit as they were adult sized patches on small children's clothing).

I like it and Seth loves how it turned out! That's what matters!

-Erin-

Ethan's Army Blouse

I finished Ethan's Army blouse!

I used the Ottobre patterns again. This is the Henri Jacket (with changes...duh!).

The original pattern has a zipper closure and I decided to take some liberties.

Sewed on the patches I had (where they would fit as they are adult size patches on small children's clothing)

I like how it turned out and Ethan loves it! That's all that matters!

-Erin-



Finally Got The Pattern Made (Times 3!)

So remember these?

There are two more pairs to be made in different sizes for the little brothers, but first I decided to get started on the matching jackets. The problem? The pattern is an Ottobre pattern. Don't get me wrong...I'm loving my Ottobre patterns but they are a little more complicated than your typical pattern. Here's why:

Don't see the problem yet? Here let me give you a close up...

And all three of my boys wear different sizes. So I have to trace each piece. Three times. And add seam allowance. Three times. And cut them out. Three times. And label them. Three times. And (because I use them so much) cover in clear contact paper. Three times. You see where I am going with this?

All the pieces for ONE jacket (don't worry I got the pieces for all three sizes done. I just decided not to give you three nearly identical pictures)

And here they are laid out nicely so you can see all the pieces. It is a labor of love let me tell you but I just keep reminding myself how much the boys will love them. And how well they fit. And honestly, yes it is a lot of work but I love it. My biggest issue right now is limiting how much time I spend working on them and forcing myself to focus on school.

-Erin-



You Are My Sunshine!

Even though these pants were supposed to be a Christmas gift for Isaac, he has already worn them a few times. I love how well they fit him. And he loves the style.

So today I thought I would grab a few pictures so everyone else out in blog land can see how they look on him as well. I let him choose the poses today and these are what he gave me....don't you see that invisible gun in his hands? : )

Luckily he hasn't seen the other two pair of No Kung Fu pants I made as Christmas gifts along with these. I have also started working on the jacket (or blouse as it is actually called) to go with the pants. And I have two other little guys begging for 'army clothes' too!

I guess I better get busy! What made you smile today?

-Erin-

The Emperor's New Clothes: Take 3

And pair number 3...!

I used the Ottobre's Spring 1/2011 No Kung Fu pattern again...

...and changed it up again!

I did the decorative stitching on the pockets this time and sewed the cargo pockets on a different way then the pattern directs you to do.

Again I didn't put elastic in the waist but instead added a tightening strap.

I love how they turned out as well. And now I am taking a break from the No Kung Fu pants. For a few days anyway, after all I do have two other boys that would like these pants as well.

-Erin-

The Emperor's New Clothes: Take 2

So this is how pair number 2 turned out...

I used Ottobre's Spring 1/2011 No Kung Fu pants pattern again...

...and altered it again.

I didn't do the decorative stitching on the knee patches, and decided to eliminate the cargo pockets on this pair.

And instead of the elastic in this pair I added beltloops from the original camouflage pants I took apart to make the first No Kung Fu pants.

Technically these are a Christmas present but the recipient (Isaac Matthew) has seen them already and loves them! I'd say that's a success.

-Erin-

The Emperor's New Clothes: Take 1

My boys are so hard to dress because of their measurements. They are so slim with long legs. Isaac suffers from it the worst so I decided to make him some custom pants. I finished the first of the three pair I have started and think they turned out cute. He wanted "army pants" so I present to you Army Pants!

I used the Ottobre 1/2011 pattern book for the No Kung Fu pants in size 104 (about a 2T waist) and added length (about a 5T length). I made a few changes to the pattern. 

There is not elastic in the waist because of the tightening strap in the back. And I didn't put the zippers in the ankles because I used the tightening straps to make them more authentic.



They aren't perfect but he is happy and that is the most important thing.

-Erin-