more of the neat beat
I’ve blogged about the Ottobre neat beat pants before (Ottobre 06/2009, patt.17). They are my go-to pattern for easy pull-on pants for the girls, and I have now made multiple pairs for Clare for school. I just keep re-tracing the pattern in a larger size as she grows, and sew three pairs at a time in production line style. They tend not to make it onto the blog! The pattern is drafted for stretch wovens, but I’ve used cotton/lycra knits and fleecy-backed knits (what I always called windcheater fabric). Clare usually wears skirts and dresses when not in school uniform, but they are not always practical. So a new pair of pants was called for to wear on school camp.
The hot pink fleecy-backed knit came to me courtesy of Annie – thank you! Clare chose a couple of iron-on appliques that I had in stash to jazz them up a little. A sunflower on one hip, and three little girls near the hem on the opposite leg.
This pattern has a flat front and an elasticised back. It’s often interesting to see a photo of the back fit as well, so here is one!
I finish the hems with twin-needle stitching on the machine, and the elastic is attached with the machine as well, but most of the construction is done on the overlocker. I hope that these were warm and cosy for Clare on camp. I’ll be picking her up again in just a couple of hours time!
They certainly look cosy enough. And once again you have reminded metro explore the option of a double needle. You seem to use it quite a bit for knits/jersey.
Great colors!
What a great pattern. I think I need this Ottobre too. Maya wouldn’t be such a slim fit as your girls but she loves that style of pants. I hope Clare has a wonderful time at camp
Look cozy and comfortable! And love the shoes.
I love a “word of mouth” pattern recommendation. I’ll be heading to that Otto later this afternoon, I reckon. SO, how was camp? Did she sleep all day when she got back?
Those look like just the pants I need for my stepdaughter! Do you know how to get back issues? I’m trying to figure it out from the website, but I’m a bit slow, I think, because it’s not becoming apparent to me…
Try Crafty Mamas (if you are in Australia) – you can order back issues through them.