There is something about baby jeans that are irresistible, yes?
Baby jeggings seem to amp up the cuteness factor even more.
As I was preparing for the Project Run & Play finale I decided to make a pair for Natalie. I ended up not using them because they didn’t fit in with Owen’s look and the other pieces I made (too dark to go with the tunic). But I spent some good time making them, so I decided a post was in order to make sure they still had their day in the sun.
Using the Peekaboo Shop’s Skinny Pant Pattern, I modified it down to size 6 months. It’s a wonderful pattern to follow and there is a fantastic size range, 12 month to 10 years, but I needed them to fit petite 7 month old Natalie. So I tweaked and guessed and mocked up a smaller version of the pattern.
Result? Not perfect but close. They came out a bit small, the waistband is a bit thick, and I should have put more rise in the back of the pants, but they still fit pretty cute!
I used a stretchy bottom weight fabric (stretch denim/twill?). All I know is I got this lovely, rich, purple color from Joann in the bottom weights section. It’s nice and soft with the perfect amount of stretch. It also has a nice sheen to it that’s kind of fun. I only needed to use half of a yard and I still have a lot left over. If you use a coupon, it makes these baby jeggings pretty thrifty. Just how I like it. 🙂
The button fly and the front pockets are fake. What baby really needs working pockets?
The back pockets are real but only because it’s just as easy to sew real ones as it is to sew fake ones.
I cinched the waistband together with a bright yellow button. I almost went with a safe matching purple button, but couldn’t resist adding a pop of color.
The one drawback to these dark purple jeggings, is that they collect lint like crazy! By the end of these pictures her pants looked fuzzy (as you can see) from crawling around. It could also be a little bit of ISO noise from taking these photos in low light? *Shrug.*
Either way, I think they look cute and comfy on her.
Love me a good baby jean. 🙂
So…I still haven’t started on the boys’ costumes! Procrastination is my middle name this week. I’ll be back tomorrow with a guest re-post, but you might not otherwise hear from me for a bit. I predict I’ll have a couple of long nights locked into my sewing corner. Nothing I’m not used to though!
Happy Wednesday!
Dear Delia,
You are great in the sewing world, but I must to say that you have becoming a wonderfull photographer too.
Congrats!
Hello from Brazil!
Those do NOT look homemade! Awesome.
those are amazing and just too cute! I'm so glad that someone else is procrastinating on sewing costumes! I'll be up at night with you!
super cute! i love that pattern 🙂
Those are adorable Delia!! I keep eyeballing that pattern – I absolutely love your jeggings on your precious baby girl. That purple is fabulous!
So so cute! I'm glad you got a chance to share them since you spent the time making them! I love the yellow button and the faux fly/front pockets. I think you could totally rock these 😛
Oh my those are CUTE! They look so well made too 🙂
Son preciosos, me encantan.
Those are sooo adorbs! My lil girl (19 mos) has some that were a gift from The Children's Place and I love them on her….me, not so much! You did a great job on them. I didn't get to comment yesterday, but I was totally rooting for ya' on PRP! Bummed you didn't win, but loved your take on it. So inspiring….I CAN DO it! So impressed you tackled all of those things 🙂
Sooo adorable! Great job, ya got skills 🙂
So cute! I love baby jeggings, they are so cute but so comfy. One downside of dressing a boy, not really jeggings! Well I mean, you can, but I don't love the look on my chubster guy, ha. The only equivalent for him is the knit-lined jeans, which are also nice but not quite as cozy/flexible, I imagine.
I LOVE these pants! They are gorgeous!
WAY cute; so love that they're purple. I can't believe you made EXTRA things for the finale. Your sewing stamina is incredible!
These pants are awesome, Delia!! And being purple makes them even more awesome! So cute!
Finished one costumes, two to go and I have to be done by tomorrow afternoon for Trunk or Treat. Will be up late tonight. Luckily Obi One shouldn't be too hard, no detail work just sewing. Your jeggings turned out beautiful!
Those are ADORABLE! What baby doesn't need working pockets? Are you kidding me? Where is Natalie supposed to put her rubber ball?….oh i see…in her mouth. Too cute Delia…seriously too cute.
Those are great! I love the purple color.
They are adorable! Good job!
SO cute! Baby jeggings are adorable!
Oh Delia, those are fantastic! I want to make some for Lola now! I was already planning to make them for my boys, but they’re so cute in the purple on Natalie. She’s such a doll!
I like babies in jeans too. My bestie thinks it's cruel to put them in jeans. Guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I think Natalie likes them too.