I receive a newsletter from Children's Corner patterns and they sometimes show new ways to use their patterns. Their patterns are so uniquely designed that you can interchange parts within the same size. Use the sleeve from one pattern, the collar from another and the yoke from still another.

This newsletter shows us how to alter the Lettie Pant, pattern #245 by taking out the fullness, shorten the pant and use your serger to construct a fast to sew, comfortable garment for your child. Shown below is the Knit Yoga Pant - Lettie variation paired with a shortened Cece, pattern #268 for the top. Delicate Stitches has several lovely Sea Island Knits for this project as well as some soft knits imported from Canada.

Knit Yoga Pants Instructions.pdf (7.80 kb)

Sewing has been slow this last month. April is my busy month with community areas that I help with. But I am ready to get geared up again! I've been thinking about summer sewing and especially for little boys. They play hard sometimes, love to have clothing unrestrictive. So that reminds me that a button on the shoulder or short-all is always a great choice. One of my favorites is Jeffery by Children's Corner Patterns or the short-all pattern by Chery Williams. Collar's Etc.'s "Will" is also a great pattern. All of these give you the ability to be as creative as you want, or just get an outfit stitched up as fast as you want! Knowing you can't always smock something cute, just stitching it up in a fun fabric and using fun buttons can do the trick. Dino Knit makes a great, comfortable fabric for this garment. Line it with one of the dominate colors and use some of our new "squares" for the buttons will stitch up a play outfit that will be enjoyed all season!

Wanted to pass on a great little pocket that came from Children's Corner. If you are not on their email newsletter, then go sign up! They are so good about repurposing their patterns! A sleeve from this one, together with the yoke of that one and so on!! It's amazing. They have suggested using this pocket to embellish the front of the following patterns - Lucy #241, Kitty #261, Charlotte #242, or their newest pattern Winnie #274. It is called the "Puffy Pocket". A sweet round pocket, gathered at the top edge and finished with a bias band. A great way to add some coordinating fabrics for the pocket and the bias band. All of these jumpers are lined. Use the lining for the pocket, then choose one more fabric for the band. So cute!!

Click Here for the pdf. instructions.