linen shorts

So the pattern, again, was the Sketchbook Shirt + Shorts by Oliver + S (I guess she likes her plus signs! ++). The shorts fit the boys perfectly, and they were actually really easy - took about an hour per pair of shorts. The have a cute faux fly, real pockets, elastic back and flat front. Very cute and a good mix of classic and modern.

Reversible Jacket, Patched Pants, Pajama Shorts

New jacket for M, reversible, finished this morning just in time for 75 degree sunshine. It's alright, there will be plenty of cool spring nights. I wanted it fitted, so I'm pretty positive it will not fit her by fall, but that's alright. I made it from scrap fabrics and buttons, so the total cost: $0. The pattern is based loosely on her favorite sweater. I know now not to try to put buttonholes through multiple layers of thick fabrics - kind of a disaster. I ended up making the buttonholes manually with a zig-zag stitch on the machine.

Patched a pair of pants. I threatened to pre-emptively patch all the boys pants next fall, as almost all of them have holes in the knees.

Pajama shorts from t-shirts. I sewed the waistband inside-out on the last one. Oh well, it'll probably be more comfortable that way! I actually started these for A last summer, but E will wear them now. Yet another advantage to spacing kids really close!

 Up this next week: Raincoat for M, knit socks for A and E, and shopping for fabric for Easter outfits.