Cropped Pants


More de-stashing sewing. Here are two pairs of cropped pants for Spenser. The top pair was made from a little swatch of woven (vintage?) fabric that Beki sent me for my birthday. It was in the make-it-soon-or-Spenser-won't-be-able-to-fit-into-it-anymore pile. The lower pair was made from a striped, thrifted pillowcase that was definitely in the make-immediately-or-get-rid-of pile.

These pants are so simple to make. They are a great way to use up fabric.

Comments

Karyn said…
They are both so cute!

I hope to make some pj bottoms this weekend out of thrifted sheets. We'll see if that happens or not.
9:14 AM EDT
Stacey said…
Very cute and they look so comfy!
9:14 AM EDT
Bonus Mom said…
I suddenly have the urge to get lots of sewing done too. I know Gina would LOVE the rainbow pants :) You really are so inspirational!
9:45 AM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
and you forgot to mention cute as can be!
9:58 AM EDT
beki said…
Girl, you have been a sewing fool lately!
11:05 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
You are prolific, woman! Those look fantastic!
Have a great weekend! I hope to tackle my own pile of "need to sew now".
11:24 AM EDT
misschris said…
Wow. You are killing me with your productivity, dear! These are great... lucky Spenser. :)
11:37 AM EDT
hooli said…
How do you do it? I'm trying to destash too. But all that happens is that I move the piles around because I'm not sewing as fast as I should. I only have two... how do you do it?
3:00 PM EDT
Jane said…
I was just reading over at your sewing blog...I loved the spring onesies with the matching pants. I am going to make a batch of those in gender neutrals for on hand baby gifts. Never thought to use pillow cases for the fabric, but of course there would be enough!
11:53 PM EDT
dig this chick said…
love the cropped pants!
2:27 PM EDT
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