There are so many reasons I love sewing for little ones. High up on the list is how very forgiving that kind of sewing is. Because even when sizing is a little off, or the fit not quite perfect, they still manage to be adorable wearing it. I'm sure of that. A recent example - this set of shorts I made for Harper.
The pattern is, of course, my favorite Quick-Change Trousers from Anna Maria's Handmade Beginnings (with the length shortened for shorts, and the elastic adjusted to 'just right' for Harper). The perfect pants pattern, I am certain. Easy, comfy, cute and...reversible! Which is oh-so-fun for this little one who loves dressing himself (or undressing as the case more often is).
(Mama and her pesky rules about chicken coops and shoes. They're usually ditched the second the chicken pasture gate is closed behind them.)
{Harper's shirt is from Silk Oak, overdyed in green just a bit, my favorite way to deal with stains on white shirts.}
Cute, right? He seemed quite pleased with them and they fit perfectly fine.
The next day, though, I went to make a second pair. Only to discover that I had first used the 3 months pattern pieces instead of the 2T. Oops.
This might have something to do with why I enjoy sewing so much for my little ones, but a little less for myself. I'm trying to imagine what it might look like should I wear something I made for myself four sizes too small. Not so cute.
And in the "right" size, a whole different look, yes? And yet, I think - and he thinks - they both work just fine. And no one is worse for the wear as a result of Mama's sleepy sewing mistake.
