“Puuheppa” overalls with a few more inches
March 18th, 2009 Posted in SewingSome of you will remember these overalls that I made Frida not too long ago. I still love the pattern, and they are just wonderful in use – practical, comfy (I think), and sweet looking, just the way I like it in a garment.
Well, I made them in a size 74, which fit perfectly at the time – but Frida is growing a lot at the moment, and within a month they were starting to look a bit short on her. As they are still nice and wide, I decided to lengthen the legs, using the contrast fabric. And this is the slightly blurry result.
I simply cut off the legs just above the elastic, making sure the edges were alike and even, and made a pattern for the added length based on the shape of the legs above the cut. Sewed the pieces together, topstitched the side seam as above the cut, attached the new leg bottoms to the overalls, topstitched the seam, and finished with elastic at the bottom – just as they were before. Easy-peasy.
In my opinion, they’re even cuter now than they were before – this is definitely one of my favourite patterns during my time as an Ottobre subscriber. I may just be making another pair soon.
Tags: #11, 01/09, 01/2009, baby cord, corduroy, fine cord, Frida, hilco, lengthen overalls, lengthened, modified, ottobre, ottobre design, overalls, pants, perce-neige, pockets, puuheppa, Sewing, size 74
12 Responses to ““Puuheppa” overalls with a few more inches”
By Julie
on Mar 18, 2009
Hold nu OP hvor er hun sød at se på! Så smuk og lækker. Og bukserne er heller ikke værst – jeg er skrevet op til det nr. af Ottobre på biblioteket, men der er virkelig lang ventetid desværre.
By melinda
on Mar 18, 2009
I agree that they are much cuter with the leg trim – what a wonderful idea. I’m awaiting my copy of this Ottobre which I ordered after seeing all the wonderful things you have made from it. Very inspiring.
Meinda (New Zealand)
By Ria
on Mar 18, 2009
Oh Astrid,
I agree, they even look better. I love the colourcombination. And also that funny face!
Is she the clown in the house? (Even without the costume)?.
By teri
on Mar 18, 2009
oooh… definitely like the contrasting fabric at the hem. adorable. frida just gets cuter and cuter.
By rikki
on Mar 19, 2009
After a very long day at work there is nothing better than Frida modeling your clever handiwork!
By Ulla V.
on Mar 19, 2009
Man skulle tro at bukserne er “født” sådan – det gør dem bestemt ikke mindre smukke med en lille tilsætning. Hvor er det dejligt, at tøjet kan anvendes i længere tid på den måde – de små suser i vejret i den alder ;0))
By Katharina
on Mar 19, 2009
Skøn ide med kanten forneden, det samler faktisk bukserne mere så de får et mere helstøbt indtryk. God ide. (og hvor ser Frida sød ud)
By Jacqui from Mee a Bee
on Mar 19, 2009
So adorable! You make it sound easy …
By Helinä
on Mar 19, 2009
I have something for you in my blog – go check it out
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What a nice idea to modify already beautiful pants to be even more beautiful and to be wearable even longer =) !
By Astrid
on Mar 19, 2009
Thanks everybody for your wonderful comments!
Melissa – I’m so glad to hear this! I find that one of the things I love most about the blogosphere is the endless source of inspiration it represents. If I can inspire someone else, that’s just great!
Ria – thanks, and right on! She definitely is the clown of the family – always a perky smile, and doing something that’ll make us all laugh.
Helinä – ohhh, you are so sweet! Thank you!
Everyone else – your comments are heart warming! I’m lucky to have you all reading along!
By Ria
on Mar 21, 2009
Hi Astrid,
I just opened your page again, and Pelle saw the picture of Frida. He said : “Dat is een leuke jongetje. En een trap”. Which means: That is a nice little guy. And a stairs”.
So here you go.
Ria
By Astrid
on Mar 22, 2009
Hi Ria – LOL – thanks to Pelle! I’m totally sure he’s a very nice little guy too!