the Sweet HEART pants No. 16 - Pink Fig

Pink Fig describes these pants as .... "Cuteness! I have always loved pants with a little flare and these just seem to hit the sweet spot! The elastic waistband and roomy fit makes these comfy-cozy and they go with everything! Make them, love them, and then give them to a little Sweet-Heart. Sizes 12 months to 10 years."

I completely agree!

This was the first time I've ever attempted any kind of "pant" for Jaida. I had recently seen some cute pants which inspired a bit of a search for something to try my hand at. How could I resist Pink Fig's "the Sweet HEART pants No.16" and what a versatile pattern, you could use a range of fabrics to create this gorgeous little pants for whatever season or occasion!

I was so impressed by the ease and simplicity of the pattern, this is the first time I've had to actively "trace" a pattern (yes I've always been lucky to have had those which you just photocopy, cut and paste together), and the instructions were so straight forward. Essentially trace, cut, join, embellish! I would definitely rate it as a great beginner project! So thank you Pink Fig!

While the design called for hearts on the knees or pockets on the sides, I decided hearts on the knees and a little elastic pocket on the back as well. Perhaps it was using the denim, something was just needed there. I cut 4 of the pocket so that the inner pocket fabric was lined as per the outside and I used a little elastic to gather it in (my first attempt at anything like that as well, and I did unpick and retry a few times there as well!) Fabric was some sparkled stretch denim and the contrast fabrics came from the Wild Thyme range by Carolyn Gavin / Lilla Rogers Studio.

My sweet little Jaida has not been blessed with long gracing legs. I made her a size 4, I do think I may need to pull the waist in just that little bit more (is her waist shrinking?) and she has a little room to grow taller, but it hasn't stopped her prancing and dancing around on tippy toe in her new sweet HEART pants.

Mum: "What do you like best about your new pants?"

Jaida: "I like them cos they got pockets and cute love hearts on the front of them
(insert little giggle here and big baby brown eyes looking up at me)"

Definitely a pattern we will be using again, and YES we're going to now order the Juliet Top #17 to complete the outfit!

So ... make sure you give them a go sometime, Sheena over at Bubbamia stocks both patterns (and some gorgeous fabric too) and pop back and let me know how your sweet HEART pants turn out.