Thursday, October 7, 2010

Pleats and pleats

Here we have some pleats to go with the stripes. I made these pants once before and Peter wore them until I had repatched the patches.

I think all the pleats and topstitching, plus the faux-fly look, are really an improvement on the elastic-waist pant. I did sew the knee pleats down from the inside because, in real life, they pouf out and certainly don't flatten themselves out again.

Sources:
Khaki twill from Mill End Textiles.
Elastic from Cleaner's Supply.
Pattern: Kalle Outdoor Pants (Ottobre 4-2008-24).





4 comments:

  1. Great outfit. He's got lots of growing room, and you know how fast they grow, so this is a good thing, especially if he doesn't mind the sizing. The pants are a great design for sure. So much nicer than plain old elastic pants with no detail. I have really got to look into ottobre patterns. Very cute styles I am seeing!

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  2. Love these pants!! This is such a great pattern.
    What is it with boys and holes lol My DS wore his version of these out too. A huge great tear in both the knees.

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  3. They look wonderful...and what a lovely smile your son has.

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  4. Your pants look great! I made a pair for my sons and they loved them. They wear them all the time and are asking for another pair. So, save your pattern!

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