Hello there everyone, it’s me!  Things have been a little quiet on the crafting front, and even quieter on the blogging front – both because we have just bought a new computer and I am learning about the joys of Apple.  Hooray!  So many fun things that you can do!  I’ve also been busy with work and domestic duties but finally fitted in a haircut a couple of weeks ago – so here is the new (hopefully improved) me!

But back to the sewing!  Poor Clare has had freezing ankles in her school pants for the past month or so, since she has actually grown since last winter/spring.  Eventually I pulled out the Winter 2009 issue of Ottobre and traced off the Neat Beat pants.

This pattern is designed for stretch wovens, but it seems to work equally as well with cotton/lycra jersey. The “Neat Beat” pants are designed for a slim child, and they fit Clare well.

This is a simple pattern – I made three pairs in a fairly short space of time. They’re comfy because the back waistband is elasticised, and the front is flat.

They should see out this winter – then eventually they’ll be passed down to Stella! Not exciting sewing, but very practical.