Monday 14 January 2013

Fuzzy Dots

The task this week was to make something with stripes and polka dots.  I wasn't sure whether it had to be stripes AND dots or just one.  I knew somewhere in all this I wanted to make Maya some pants.  I make her skirts and dresses more than anything else so I thought pants would be a nice change.  Also, she is small for her age and kind of in between sizes so custom pants are just right for her.  I drafted the pattern from pants that fit her width but are a little short (she is between a 3T and a 4T in pants).  I was using stretchy fleece so I made sure to trace pants with a similar stretch.

I cut a variety of dots out of the pink.  I am not sure why I thought it was important to make my own dots.  I actually have some polka dot fabric in my stash I could have used for a different design but this felt more creative. 

I used a wide zig-zag stitch to attach the dots in random spots.  If you try this, make sure to turn your work slowly to keep the stitches even and the circle well-rounded.   I love the way they look. 

Then I assembled the pants.  I usually assemble each leg and then put one inside the other.  I used my serger but this can be done on a sewing machine. 





We had some warmer weather this weekend so we headed outside to take a few pictures. This is what she did when she saw the camera.  Ham?




































Warm enough to swing?


Dots on the back, too.




I made a stripe on a piece of fleece using light pink fleece binding.  Maya loves the look but the clip I used would have stayed in a whole lot better if she would have let me put her hair in a pony tail!

5 comments:

  1. looks very comfy, and I like that you made your own dots.

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  2. the big random dots are so cute, makes me think of grey and pink ladybugs

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  3. Those pants look so nice and comfy while still fun and stylish! My favorite kind of clothes :) Love the big dots!

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  4. Those pants look so warm and comfy! I love that the dots are asymmetrical!
    liZ

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