Defenseload

The Easy Piece jersey pants pattern looked suitably quick and simple to make, and comfy to wear. I combined the size 92 for the width and size 98 for the length, then decided to add an extra 2cm to the length of the legs so that the bottom-leg cuffs would be lower and less likely to get caught on her knees when she bends her legs. The time spent tracing the pattern pieces and adding seam allowances was paid back by a quick and easy construction process. Alongside these knit projects, Ive recently been working on a pretty involved sewing project (to be disclosed in a month or so), so I needed these to be speedy or they might notve happened given my current size and energy levels.  

As with the lightning flash and pirate knits, this mental monsters-with-snack-foods print knit is also a medium-weight single jersey with excellent stretch and recovery. It also has quite a soft handle, all of which makes it perfect for kids nightwear. Unfortunately, it looks like the colour way with the white background has sold out, but the pink version can be found here. 

The pattern calls for ribbing for the cuffs and waist band, but I only have grey and navy ribbing in my stash, so I used some solid red jersey instead (leftover from my leggings). It worked out pretty well, except I should have added a bit of width to the waistband as it has come out a little tight, probably because the red jersey doesnt have as much give in it as a ribbing would. Its fine for now, but I was hoping these jammie bottoms would last Dolores a year or so. I reckon Im going to have to remake and replace the waistband at some point in the spring.