new season pants

It seems that little Violet is growing faster than her wardrobe can keep up with. How fast do babies grow? Way too fast, as my babies have always been on the chubby side. So I realized the other day that it had been quite awhile since I'd done any baby sewing. Too long. And I realized that I had really missed it. My thoughts turned to the quick change trousers from this well read book that I had made for Violet before she was born, seen here. Then I saw these gorgeous ones over at Corrie's. But how to adapt for our colder climate? Not to mention adapting for a bulky cloth nappy and jumpsuit underneath.

Going through my sewing basket, I realized that I had actually cut all the pattern pieces out for a pair months ago. Then I had forgotten all about it. So I sewed the floral vintage and $5 per metre fabric together and voila! One pair down. Though I did think they were a little snug. Maybe to do with the fact that I cut the fabric pieces when the little girl was quite a bit smaller.

So I think I found the solution. I found a cloth nappy ("diaper") modification to the original pattern over at Sew Liberated, going up a size (18 months in my case) as recommended. I had used this modification on the first pair, but it was cut in Violet's current size, not the size up.

Thrifted plaid wool and cotton seemed a nice Wintery choice, don't you think? The weightier fabric and reversible style seemed well suited for the colder days.

And because I was on a roll with all this weekend sewing, I added a vintage corduroy and Laura Ashley print together for number three. 

They are actually a little long in length and I have a good feeling that they will fit next winter as well. As for the cloth nappy factor - they fit just right.

I think the smile says it all.

Not to mention a bit of "fun"sewing for mum.