I love upcycling adult clothes into kids clothes! I used two different patterns here; Zee’s Tee by Tie Dye Diva & the Aviator Pants by Winter Wear Designs. I loved the aviators so much I actually sewed two pairs, and made my son a sassy “Messy Hair Don’t Care” shirt to go with it.
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If you’ve visited before, you know it drives me nuts that animals are arbitrarily gendered. My son loves cats as much as he loves dogs (and bugs and robots and trucks) so I added a cat applique to his top! I used the template, printed at 75%, from this blog post for the applique.
First, I’ll talk about the Zee’s Tee. He measured for a 3T but it was huge – so this is actually a 2T, with the yoke option. It is a very, very loose fitting shirt; it would be great for layering over an undershirt. This was the first Tie Dye Diva pattern I’ve sewn and the instructions were clear, no issues there! I think it’s nice that this pattern takes care of the color blocking for you; it’s easy to do once you’re more comfortable sewing and can figure the seam allowance, etc. in but having the pieces all set up is perfect for beginners (or lazy sew-ers, like me). I topstitched the yoke and shoulder seams, just to add some color. All fabrics are upcycled. The pattern also includes a colorblocked body, short sleeves, and a pocket option.
The aviator pants are one of my new fall favorites!! This orange & blue pair is a 3t with about an inch taken off the length in the middle. I used the 2T measurement for the ankle cuffs and added the elastic in the waistband. I was worried about the fit based off his measurements (18m for length, 3T for waist, 7!! for hips) and because he uses cloth diapers, but the 3T rise fit no problem. The pattern includes cargo and welt back pockets, but I skipped both of them, leaving the slash front pockets, because the last thing I need is more sticks and rocks going through my washing machine.
This picture quality is lacking, sorry, but I wanted to make sure and include a shot of the pants not being worn so you can see the cuffs better. This pair is a straight 3T and I love the cuffs because they allow that extra length without tripping him. The longer he can wear something, the better!
This is a recess raglan that I freezer paper stenciled up top, I couldn’t resist! All fabrics are upcycled. I love love the pop of accent fabric from the pocket and ankle triangles.
Perfect for running!
Profile shot, running away from me down the sidewalk.
Amy
Friday 29th of August 2014
I have to admit, the purple pants are not bad - for purple ;) I love the blue and orange ones the best! And that stripe matching is just perfect on them! I refuse to cut Tim's hair, so it's getting a little wild - pretty sure he needs a tee like that!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 4th of September 2014
I want allll my blogger friends kids to have the Crazy Hair shirt, haha! It makes me smile so much!
Rachel
Friday 29th of August 2014
Cute outfits! I had to laugh about the animal gender thing. We had a really hard week around here when my son discovered not all TRexes were boys and not all Triceratops were girls....
Suzanne
Thursday 28th of August 2014
I love them both - and I am so happy that they are both so fun and colorful.... I have to admit that I love the purple pair too!!!!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 28th of August 2014
There are surely more in my future!
Angie Bennett
Thursday 28th of August 2014
Stephanie! These both look great, I love the little applique and the pants are look perfect for little active boys. :)
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 28th of August 2014
Thanks Angie!! I really ought to be finding pants to slow him down, ha!
Gina
Thursday 28th of August 2014
Super cute as always! Love the raglan shirt you made!!!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 28th of August 2014
Thanks Gina!!