My son happens to be in the lower 5 % for weight, but he's actually kind of tall for his age as well. I am beginning to have a difficult time finding clothes that fit him. I love finding thrift clothes for the little man, but for the clothes to fit is rare. We have a friend that lets us use all of her sons clothes when he grows out of them, but I have a feeling the pants may be a bit more of a challenge this time around (Thanks Cami and James).
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| overalls fit everyone right? |
So, my solution for this predicament is to try and make them. I have called upon the moms in my life to help the process go a little smoother. My mother-in-law and my mom are going to lend a helping hand. Seems silly maybe...some may say just put him in sweats from Wal-Mart and find some suspenders and be done with it. If he were a girl I could just do leggings and dress...boys clothes are more difficult. However, I love making things and I would rather learn to make cute clothes and have my son's skinny bottom have some more clothing options other than overalls or high-water pants.
Here's are some styles I'll be shooting for:
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| these go to mid-calf |
Dress:
Other:
This week my goal is to make four pair of comfy pants. Then I want to make 2 or 3 pairs of nice non-pleaded slacks for church and other occasions within the next week or two. I may be a little hopeful on the numbers because we won't have patterns, just pictures to go off of. It's worth a try and this blog can keep me a motivator to keep my word (goal). Chow for now. bw
Sources: jcrew, joah love, bobinette, zutano, polarn o. pyret
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