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Jumping Joggers!

With the weather warming up (slightly) the girls have needed warm casual play wear.  My youngest loves the "easy trousers" she has, and when she saw this beige fabric she was rather keen for me to make her another pair.  Personally I'm not a fan of beige but she loved the colour.
She asked for blue top stitching (her favourite colour) which left no room for mistakes!
It was only once I'd cut out the fabric that I realised that it was a synthetic tracksuit fabric and would definitely need lining.. that will teach me for buying fabric in a hurry!
So while she loves the idea of these joggers, Miss Fussy Pants is not that keen on wearing these because of the added bulk on the crotch seam.  Ah well, it was a good learning experience and since I made these....
  
 
 
I decided to make these orange joggers!  This year on the 30th April, the Netherlands saw Queen Beatrix abdicate the throne and hand over the reins to her son Prince Willem Alexander.   Our school, along with many others, had a sports day in celebration of the event.  Anyone who has visited the Netherlands on Koninginnedag will know that the Dutch like to dress up in Orange, the colour of the Royal family. 
As sheer luck would have it, I'd had this piece of orange jogging fabric in the cupboard for a couple of years (I know, I hoard stuff) which I picked up for something like 3 euro for the 2 metres - bargain!
 
 
 
 
 
I wanted to jazz the original pattern up a bit so I added patch pockets and fake zip thingy on the front
 
 
 
 
I also added some appliqued stars to the side/back to give them a bit of character.  If you ever do something similar, remember to applique onto the pocket before you attach the pocket!  For those interested, I lined the pocket in some bright pink cotton to give some stability and a neat finish on the edge of the pocket opening.  You have to love a twin needle!  I just love the way it gives such a neat finish!


 
 


These "easy trousers" are a real hit!  I've had no complaints from either of them... happy girls = happy mummy!
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  1. ursulaMay 2, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    This is an amazing job Laura, you are so talented, I bet they were over the moon with them....luv Ursula

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Happy girls trying to stamp on each other's feet - classic! And can I confess to preferring them in the beige? ;)

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