This is my first try at the Oliver + S pattern line. I actually own 7 of their patterns but haven't been able to use them thus far since the size ranges start at 6-12 months. Rachel is 16 months old, but still wears 3-6 month clothing and 0-3 month skirts/shorts/leggings. She is a tiny little thing.
I made the smallest size and took out 1/2" per leg, resulting in a 2" narrowing of the all over width. They are still really baggy.
Her legs are tiny little toothpicks and these are swimming on her. The backside is really baggy as well:
I know she's just a baby and nobody else will care about the sizing issues, but I care. I made these to fit her body and they don't.
Anyway, it's a nice design and the pattern is drafted perfectly, but it's too big for now. I thought at first I might try to tweak it to get a better fit, but that seems like a lot of work for a pair of baby pants. I may use the front "pocket" piece with another pants pattern that goes down to newborn size and create my own frankenpattern.
I am going to try the sailboat top from this pattern next. Look for that in the next few days.
They may not fit her body but they are still super cute! TFS
ReplyDeleteI think they're super cute! Certainly not skinny jeans, but very nice. :-) She looks so sweet. I keep meaning to try one of their jacket patterns for little boys.
ReplyDeleteThe jeans and the model are both adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou LO is a tiny thing, but cute as a button. The pants look great on her, baggy or not. Who knows, in another 3 months it might be perfect.
ReplyDeleteEven though they don't fit they are so adorable! As is that tiny model!
ReplyDeleteShe has room to MOVE!! :D They look a smidge too big, not a lot too big. Better too big than too small.
ReplyDeleteYou do beautiful work. What sewing machine do you use?
She's adorable and the pants are super cute.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! What an adorable little girl you have! Those pictures totally make me want to have another baby :-)
ReplyDeleteHer smile just hit me right in the heart.
They're a little baggy, but they still look adorable! I love those little pockets in the front.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your shirt!
They are really cute it's a shame they don't fit.
ReplyDeleteSo true!! These are cute pants on a cute baby!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, that I enjoy seeing pictures of Rachel as much as seeing your beautiful sewing. She looks so cute in the pants. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love O+S patterns and have sewn many of them for my sons and my daughter. They are all drafted so well! I'm sorry these don't fit your little one yet - she will grow into them eventually though! I love the denim you used - I don't think I've seen the Sailboat pattern made up in denim. You should consider posting pictures to the O+S pattern flickr page with a link back here.
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She is stlyin' in those jeans. Totally cute!
ReplyDeleteYou sew such beautiful clothes, but Rachel sure does steal the show! She is such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the sizing issues, and I'm sorry I can't be of any help, but I just have to say your little girl is the most super-cute baby! Just so adorable!
ReplyDeleteShe will grow into them! Nice job, love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteHey Amanda!
ReplyDeleteI have three skinny kids and one of them is rather like a stick figure. There are no patterns available for a skinny child. Everything must be adjusted and tweaked.
Seriously, I make muslins for my kids and try to use TNTs as much as possible. That's the only way I can be sure to get something that works.
I know that isn't much help, but know that you aren't alone in having a child that doesn't fit the pattern companies' ideas about the size of children.
I tend to make a size smaller in pants and just lengthen the legs which isn't much help when you already have made the smallest size. I think these pants are a great fit, they look really comfortable. I can't bear to see babies in skin tight clothing anyway.
ReplyDeleteShe has the most beautiful round eyes. What a sweetie? Oh, wait, were you talking about pants? LOL. I dress all of my kids in baggy clothes with sleeves and hems folded up. I call it "homeless waif chic."
ReplyDeleteHm, I meant to say "What a sweetie!" Not sure how that question mark got in there. Whoops!
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