tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post8292238156872398941..comments2024-02-18T06:32:42.950+11:00Comments on Bartacks and Singletrack: What he (mostly) did not wear.Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-81224794106520973782018-12-14T15:47:41.119+11:002018-12-14T15:47:41.119+11:00No, no adjustments, it was exactly as per the patt...No, no adjustments, it was exactly as per the pattern. This kid has most of his height in his limbs not his torso, so your mileage may vary. I wouldn't say itsitsia short pattern though.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-62878469608050623872018-12-14T00:35:37.430+11:002018-12-14T00:35:37.430+11:00It looks like you lengthened the vest, because tha...It looks like you lengthened the vest, because that pattern looked like it is a bit short. It looks great how you made it! How did you lengthen it? I'm going to try the vest and pant for my 2 year old (size 2T) to wear as ring bearer in a wedding, and this is the first time I've ever sewn clothing...adventurous huh? Lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683405586392398804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-20072162072463838932014-01-20T14:42:55.872+11:002014-01-20T14:42:55.872+11:00Yay, Oliver + s for teaching us how to make welt p...Yay, Oliver + s for teaching us how to make welt pockets, right? They aren't as hard as I thought they'd be. I love this ensemble so much, and it's a shame he couldn't wear it, but hopefully the outfit will have its day when it cools off a bit!! I can see all of your hard work here.Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-21374570158248114272014-01-18T13:17:39.056+11:002014-01-18T13:17:39.056+11:00Thanks Rachel. I'm sure you know they won'...Thanks Rachel. I'm sure you know they won't be as hard as you imagine. Another one of those look-at-me-I-feel-clever moments when really it's the pattern writer who's the clever one.<br />I recommend some coconut scented tropical sunscreen for those dead of winter blues. If you can trick your nose into thinking it's summer sometimes your mind follows along, at least for a minute or two ;)Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-44863673887180774312014-01-18T13:15:02.956+11:002014-01-18T13:15:02.956+11:00Go for it Christine. All the instructions for the ...Go for it Christine. All the instructions for the pockets are in the vest part, so once you've made that you'll be on a roll to make the pants as well.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-36303711662590082222014-01-18T13:14:16.292+11:002014-01-18T13:14:16.292+11:00Thanks Sharon. I've reached the stage where I&...Thanks Sharon. I've reached the stage where I'm really quite satisfied with the outcome of my sewing. At least, for the kids...Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-14096743852100829792014-01-18T13:13:15.604+11:002014-01-18T13:13:15.604+11:00The funny thing was I came down with tonsillitis o...The funny thing was I came down with tonsillitis on Thursday, so I had goosebumps and was shivering on the day it was 44deg! (and I actually was amused by that , even in the state I was in)<br />Thanks for the sewing love, and yay for kids who are happy with whatever takes their fancy and for parents who are cool with it too.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-58359724934369301782014-01-18T13:10:28.035+11:002014-01-18T13:10:28.035+11:00Thanks Jen, the pockets are fun. I kept holding th...Thanks Jen, the pockets are fun. I kept holding them up to show my husband how clever I was. His inability to be impressed is perplexing! :)<br />The pink ears were entirely of his choosing. One for the 21st birthday photo board for sure. It's kind of sad when kids reach the age when they become aware of how others perceive them. This year he only wore his ears once we were inside the theatre (although obviously not during the show, he's tall enough already). We should all take risks with how we present ourselves like 3 year olds do sometimes!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-54602400599788493722014-01-18T10:17:43.625+11:002014-01-18T10:17:43.625+11:00I have yet to tackle a welt pocket, yours all look...I have yet to tackle a welt pocket, yours all look great! I'm glad at least he got to wear the vest. I think this time of year if rough for everyone- I'm staring at snow and thinking how wonderful a heat wave sounds ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706552035114492981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-63240458788781430972014-01-18T01:11:09.865+11:002014-01-18T01:11:09.865+11:00So many beautiful clothes!!! You have inspired m...So many beautiful clothes!!! You have inspired me to make the vest for my son for Easter. I am scared to make the pants but maybe I'll do that too since I really love making the "whole outfit" Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316879382901467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-1271372843487143632014-01-17T23:35:57.374+11:002014-01-17T23:35:57.374+11:00fantastic outfit! So impressive and looks professi...fantastic outfit! So impressive and looks professional too. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-13863237198452860592014-01-17T21:54:19.295+11:002014-01-17T21:54:19.295+11:00Fantastic sewing effort - very impressive, especia...Fantastic sewing effort - very impressive, especially those perfect welt pockets. Pity about the weather ruining your clothing plans... but I'm sure you're enjoying the cool change. Love the pink ears photo - my son was fond of pink and used to make a beeline for the pink tutu in the dress-up box as soon every time we went to playgroup. marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-70894281786842721322014-01-17T17:28:57.340+11:002014-01-17T17:28:57.340+11:00These look great. Aren't the welt pockets fun ...These look great. Aren't the welt pockets fun to make? Bad luck about the heat wave: never a problem in my town!<br /><br />Do you think in about 10 years time P will want to report you both to the child welfare agencies for allowing him to wear those pink ears on a tram, in public?!? It's not like it was an AFL scarf, or even a Boy Scout uniform! I agree though, he looks very cute!! J Wohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431443344285004568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-36222377197876604442014-01-17T13:46:13.590+11:002014-01-17T13:46:13.590+11:00Thanks Rachel. That photo of P from his "pink...Thanks Rachel. That photo of P from his "pink ballerina" phase is one of my very favourites and I still get a chuckle thinking about him sitting with my husband on the train like that.<br />No, not a real fly. I'm a bit nervous about trying a zippered fly and luckily, for now, P hates pants with fiddly bits. If you ever want to sew these kinds of pants this would have to be the pattern it really was surprisingly easy. Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-66539874643917097422014-01-17T13:04:09.697+11:002014-01-17T13:04:09.697+11:00wow, i am just in awe of all of this. i love the ...wow, i am just in awe of all of this. i love the fabrics you chose. the picture of P with the mouse ears is insanely cute! and back to the sewing :) - it all looks so great and so professional. Is that a real fly? Did you use the O+S tutorial? I love it. i've been eying these pants for my son, but i'll confess, i'm intimidated! and your comment about hipsters... hahahahaharachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.com