These trousers may look rather familiar – only a few days ago I showed you Casper’s sweatpants, made with a very cool thrifted hoody. As I only used the sleeves for those I was able to make something for Rowan out of the body of the hoody. This time I used the low and lazy loungies tutorial that Sophie did as part of the KCWC build up. How could I do anything else with this amazing fabric? They came together very quickly and look so comfy and cosy on. I’d quite like a pair myself although I’m not sure I could carry them off so well.
The original front pocket of the hoody was a bit too wide so I cut a bit out of the middle and turned the two remaining pieces into patch pockets. Casper chose the red for the cuffs and waistband and I topstitched them both with metallic red thread, though it doesn’t really show in the photos here. I might go back and add it to the pockets too. Sophie’s suggested waistband measurements were perfect although I’ll do anything to avoid hand sewing so I used a different method to construct both of mine.
I didn’t take any pictures but basically I sewed the ribbing into a loop and fold wrong sides together, sewed the elastic into a loop, then tucked the elastic inside the ribbing so it was touching the fold and pinned it into place. I then serged the edges of the ribbing together (this is not essential if you don’t have a serger) and finally sewed it onto the trousers.
I like to think he’s pulling a few breaking dancing moves in the middle photo. One great advantage of this style of trousers at this time of year is that they’re perfect for tucking into wellies. I just hope I get some more lucky thrift shop finds to make them with.
I completed these on day 6 of KCWC and managed to nearly finish another project on day 7, it just needs buttons and buttonholes before I can share it with you. Even though I didn’t get going properly until halfway through I had a really productive KCWC and it feels good to get back to sewing kids’ clothes – thanks so much for the motivation Meg.
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I love that fabric! Well done on KCWC! I didn’t get much accomplished because sick kids and ER visits got in the way. But it was still fun!
It’s amazing isn’t it. Shame I’m not likely to find anything like it again. Sorry to hear your KCWC was so interrupted, I hope you’ve managed to finish what you had planned since then.
Awesome! I love that you used the original pockets, isn’t upcycling magical? Can’t wait to see your last project 😉 I used to sew my waistband like you, but now I just keep the elastic opening open!
Thanks Celina. It certainly makes it easier recycling the pocket. It took me a while to unpick everything to salvage it though. My last project is all finished except the last buttonhole that’s been causing trouble, I think a hack is required. Keeping the elastic opening open is a good idea 🙂
hmmm…I think I want a pair too, but I definitely couldn’t pull them off!
Shame we can’t go out together wearing co-ordinating pairs, or is it?
Wow, You’re amazing! Two pairs of pants from one thrifted sweatshirt! Love it! They look so cute on your boys too:)
Thanks Sue, I think I could get addicted to it.
These are just great Laura! I had a plan to make a pair of these low and lazy cuties myself, and when I do I’m definitely using your method for the waistband. Very clever….
Thanks Corey, I look forward to seeing yours.