This "Praha Drinking Team" sweatshirt was too precious to give away and too, um, 80's to wear. So I made it into a kids' vest and a pair of sweatpants. For the vest, I used Kwik Sew 2911
(again)-- this time sized 3T. It was really easy. I used fold over elastic
(aka FOE) for the armholes and bottom. I made sure to line it up so that the existing collar would be where the collar was meant to go, so I didn't have to make one. And yes, the zipper has a heart as the pull-toggle. Love it!The pants were made from the arms. I cut off the arms and lined up my favorite pants pattern onto them so I could figure out where to cut the crotch out. You could just as easily do this with a pair of
pants that fits your child. There wasn't enough fabric left over to make the standard waist that I have been doing on all his pants, so I used FOE. I am happy with these, except that they taper inwards at the ankle a bit more than I like/ am used to. They are fine.
HA!!!!! We got it in the mail, and WE LOVE IT! It is the most awesomest sweatshirt EVER! Molly is sportin' it! Because we don't have a winter coat for her, she wears it over her fleece for extra warmth. You are so talented, Nikki!!! I will send a picture to you.
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