My 3 LittleKiwis: {Kids Clothes Week} Day 6

Day 6
Pattern: Classic Chinos by Peek-a-Boo Patterns (affiliate link)
Size: 4y (Elijah)
Fabric: Repurposed mens trousers and a bit from my stash.

Today I knew I wanted to make a pair of trousers for Elijah, my husband wanted me to recreate this gorgeous little set for him, but I just couldn't find the fabric I had left over.

This was a little set I made of Elijah to wear to my husband's, cousin's wedding. It was a flare pant with waistcoat to match...I really want to recreate it for him now he is nearly 4. But it will have to wait till I am less pushed for time and I can actually find the fabric.

So instead I went with the Classic Chinos pattern by Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop.

They are a classic pant with so many cool features, real pockets on the side and back, a real fly if you so wish ( I chose not to do the real fly) shorts or pants length. The places these pants can be worn are endless...

I chose to repurpose some pants that I had in my "to make into something else" pile, but once I cut out the legs I ran into a problem...I didn't have enough fabric left over for the waistband and the back pockets.

So I found some check fabric that matched the main fabric from my repurposed pants.

I made a boo boo when choosing the size though, because Elijah is nearly 4 I chose to do the size 4, big mistake, I should have measured like Amy suggests in her pattern...

What size should I have made? Well Elijah is a skinny wee thing soand measures a size 2 hip with a size 3 waist.

So I should have done the size 3.

See how the pants are a bit big and the bum is quite bubbly on him and the waist elastic is really tight (I had to pull it in another extra 1" to make them fit). I guess he will grow into them, and I will have to make him another pair and he really needs some he can wear NOW.

Once again I dont have a happy model, though he is happily running around the house with the trousers rolled up.

I do love all the little details in this pattern, the back pockets are very clever, and a new technique that I had never done before. I love how I'm always learning new things.