Kids Clothes Week & Perfect Pattern Parcel

Spring has finally sprung here in coastal Virginia, time to bust out the short sleeved shirts and shorts! Since there isn't a whole lot left over from last year that fits I have been back behind the sewing machine, just in time for Kids Clothes Week.:)

All the clothes in this post were made using Parcel #2 from Perfect Pattern Parcel. (I was invited to blog about Perfect Pattern Parcel and given the patterns for free.) I chose to sew the Celestial Tee by Figgy's, Hosh Pants by LouBee Clothing, and Prefontaine Shorts by Made with Moxie (bonus pattern).

patterns(s): Celestial Tee / Hosh Pants
size(s): 6/7 with an extra inch in length / 6
fabric(s): Paris Green knit from Girl Charlee / pink cotton/lycra twill
mods: added an inch in length to the tee using the shorten/lengthen line on pattern / cut off the pants to shorts length and didn't hem the shorts

I love the slim fit and the flat front waistband of the Hosh Pants. MG typically wears a 7 slim in ready-t0-wear pants and still has a bit of grow room in the size 6 Hosh Pants. I'm hoping that Sarah will size the pattern up so that BK can have a pair.;)

Instead of hemming the shorts, I sewed a line of stitching approximately 5/8" from the unfinished edge. The fabric will gently fray (more) over time and leave a nice little white fringe.

pattern(s): Celestial Tee / Prefontaine Shorts size(s): 6/7 with added length / 5 (7/8 kid size) fabric(s): Royal Purple knit from Girl Charlee / stripes from IKEA mods: added 1 1/2" length to tee / stitched the outside seam of the shorts instead of overlapping

The Celestial Tee has quickly become a favorite of mine. I love the pleats at the neckline and the high/low hem. It's a quick sew too. It took me only 45 minutes to sew the purple one.

The shorts were a gamble for me. I dug through my stash of bottom weights and wasn't feeling too inspired by navy, khaki, and olive green. At the very bottom of the tote was this striped fabric. Do I dare? Yes, of course!

I went all out with the stripes and turned them horizontal for the pockets, opting for black and white in the front. I also used narrow white bias tape to finish the pocket openings and the hems. I didn't want to take away from the impact of the bold striped fabric.

Per the pattern instructions, you overlap the front of the shorts over the back approx. 1/2" and stitch the layers together. I didn't want to break up the stripes on the side with the bias binding so I stitched the outer side seams right sides together. I was concerned that the stripes would be a bit over the top but I love the final look of the shorts.

Parcel #2 patterns and designers are:
Hanami Top or Dress by Straight Grain
Hosh Pants by LoubeeClothing
Celestial Tee by Figgy’s
September Tunic & Dress by Too Sweets Patterns Caroline Party Dress by Mouse House Creations
BONUS pattern: Prefontaine Shorts by Made With Moxie

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