Thursday, April 4, 2013

Green Pants and a Cardigan for the Boy


I didn't realize until looking at these pictures now that this whole outfit is just a variation on the Ferris Bueller look. I must have subconsciously needed to reproduce one of my fave Film Petits. It's the same two patterns- the Cool Cardigan from Blank Slate, and the Oliver & S After School Pants.




These are my favorite boy pants right now. Back in the fall, I made Hendrix several pairs that were skinny style. Cute as they are, they didn't last into the new year. Not only is this relaxed fit more practical for growing kids, it also has more give for wild boys who run, dance, jump, and climb 90% of their day. Harder to wear through those non-tight knees. And these aren't so relaxed that they look goofy. They are just cool pants. I also love that they have a pro-looking back yoke and back pockets but are still a full elastic waist.

The fabric is Robert Kaufman fine wale corduroy in kelly from Sewn Studio. And I used a scrap for the pocket linings, just for fun.




The cardigan was mostly made back in September I think, when I tested the pattern for Melissa. I loved it, but never added buttons and it sat in an unfinished pile all winter. What a waste! I made it from two old sweaters, the gray one already had those pockets, which I kept in front. You can see that I had to piece the navy together in some places for the neckband and waistband, but it worked. The buttons, which I finally stitched on last week,  are my favorite. I found them in the box of vintage goodies my mom gave me. I was disappointed there were only two because three really would have been perfect on this sweater. Still little-professor-chic though. 





I got it into my head to make these pants for St. Patrick's day, but I don't even think he wore them that day... or maybe I just didn't finish them in time, which sounds more likely. Good thing green cords are fantastic for any day.


20 comments:

  1. Awesomeness all around. LOVE the pants!

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  2. I love the colors!! So boy happy! I think it's hilarious that you reproduced Ferris again without thinking about it - sometimes I look at something I've made and wondered where in the world that came from or what my subconscious is transferring to clothing. Funny! I love those buttons - they're awesome!

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  3. What an awesome look! I love the bold green pants!

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  4. Great outfit! Good patterns for bigger boys are so hard to find. Did you use a serger for the sweater or just sew it on a regular machine? I need to conquer my fear of knits.

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  5. Super, super cute. I especially love the green cords with the contrasting pocket!

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  6. so cute in those pants and sweater, I can't believe you are tackling sweaters, that looks challenging but adorable for spring on my very precious almost 4 grandson. love love love him.

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  7. Man I wish I could sew like that!!

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  8. Looks really cute and comfy. Hey, speaking of Film Petit...I find myself kind of craving it by the end of the month. Is there another one coming soon?

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  9. He's striking the most darling poses. The pants are fabulous in the green baby wale. I made a pair for my guy back in the Fall using the Oliver +S cargo pattern and he just loves them. And I hear you on the growing out of skinny pants thing. Man do they grow fast!

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  10. Awesome look - glad that cardigan got those buttons!

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  11. Love this look. Perfect green. Professor chic. Oh yes.

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  12. H could not look like a cooler kid right here. LOVE the green pants, love the cardigan too!!! Next time I see green corduroy, I'm getting some.

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  13. I totally feel like I need a a pair of green cords now....

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  14. Oooh, this is so snappy! Love it!

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  15. smart idea with the wider legs! I love the look of skinny pants on boys, but you're right, a wider leg is much easier to move around in! Great colour choice too!

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