Two More Pairs of Pants

I know you are probably just about as sick of seeing Sawyer's new pants as I am sewing them. The next time I decide someone needs nine new pairs of pants/shorts/skirts for a season (wait, let me recant the skirts), please someone remind me that monotony almost killed Lera.

This is almost the end of Sawyer's new fall/winter wardrobe. Unfortunately for us (me for sewing and you for reading), there are two more pairs that are cut and awaiting to be sewn. I'm sorry that I have to bore you with this. But, really, it's the most interesting thing happening around here lately.

The green pants are wide-wale corduroy and the rusty-colored ones are a velvety, no-wale (per the lady at the fabric store) corduroy. Corduroy has been on sale lately and dirt cheap. I couldn't resist. I just adore corduroy this time of year. The pockets on the pants are actually "back pockets," but for the sake of only taking one photo (and boring you less), I flipped the pants around. Again I used super-sweet Japanese fabric for embellishing. And I'm totally loving the Humpty Dumpty. The fabric has prompted Spenser to walk around the house reciting Humpty Dumpty. So fun.

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On Saturday evening when we were getting ready for our church's Trunk or Treat party, I asked Carter what he wanted to dress up as. He said (and I really have no idea where this came from), "A middle-aged man who starts a town riot." HUH?!? I don't know if he meant a "middle-aged" man, as in someone in their 40's or if he meant a man from the Middle Ages. And what's this about starting a town riot? Needless to say, he dressed up as a knight. Do any of you know what that means? Because I sure don't.

Comments

Karyn said…
I'm not the least bit bored with all your fall sewing. I think the outfits look amazing, but I bet they're even cuter on!

And no, I have NO idea what was meant by a "middle aged man who starts a town riot". (still laughing at that one)
9:49 AM EDT
Mika said…
I love the pants and stuff..keeps me motivated. I actually am working on pair of pants #2 for the 3 yr old. Sigh. And the middle aged man thing just has me laughing so hard. That cracks me up.
10:06 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
That boy of yours is a riot. He made me laugh out loud. :)
And I'm not sick of the pants - and I'm totally in love with cordoury too. I've got some black, blue and brown at home that are just waiting to be cut into.

Happy Halloween!
laeroport
10:16 AM EDT
Lora said…
Wow...start a riot.. I have NO idea where that came from either Lera!! He's a hoot!! I love what kids come up with.
I love the outfits...keep em coming!! I just love the bits of fabric you add as accents!! Gotta get myself some fabric from Superbuzzy!
Hey, I posted the boys pics from halloween, :) Check out the blog :)
10:20 AM EDT
SilverLining Designs said…
That is so funny "middle-aged man starting a town riot" where do they get these things? My youngest wanted to be an old "dead" grandma.... what is that??? She ended up being a tube of toothpaste.
10:51 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
'middle-aged man that starts a riot' lol Carter is funny. Did I tell you that Erik is "dirty laundry?"
10:57 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
love the pants- he's one stylin' baby. i wish i'd known how easy it was to make pants when my others were little!

(and the town riot thing? waaa? that is hilarious)
11:12 AM EDT
nikko said…
I've been buying lots of corduroy lately, too. Love your pants. You can show us all nine pairs, I wouldn't care. :o)

What a creative costume idea! What did he wear?
2:25 PM EDT
Preppy Pink Crocodile said…
That costume request has me laughing out loud. Too cute!
3:51 PM EDT
FinnyKnits said…
Did Joe coach him into saying that? How funny!

You should let him carry around a lit torch and a pitchfork for a while. ;)
4:25 PM EDT
Unknown said…
I guess he wants to be a really exciting and destructive 40-year old!?! Too funny!

The pants you have been making are so cute. I am so glad that corduroy is available in the stores this season! I love it!
5:13 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
i love corduroy, too - keep the photos coming! "middle aged man..." too funny!
10:58 PM EDT
Chara Michele said…
I don't think the outfits are boring in the least! I am quite impressed with how many you have made though:)
4:21 PM EDT
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