Bella bella pants * added to downloads *
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Items needed:
-pattern- My base pattern is otto 3/06 #23. If you don't have otto 3/06, you can order it from sewzannes.
-fabric- I used 1 yd of main and 1 yd of contrast for size 86 (2T) pants. Expect to use about a yard of contrast. Refer to your pattern for the amount of main fabric needed.
-serger- All directions are given for a serger. There are ways to do this on a sewing machine, but they are not all explained in great detail.
-1/2" elastic
-tracing paper- I use Easy Pattern.
-other sewing supplies- I always find that a seam ripper is a good thing to have on hand.
Step 1: Cut out all pieces. For the pants, you will need 2 fronts and 2 backs cut from your main fabric. Also cut 5 rectangles the same length as your frills by the full width of the fabric. I cut 5 rectangles at 3.75" by 44 inches and my 4 frills from the contrast fabric.
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Step 2a: Sew up the center seam of the two front pieces right sides together. Put aside for now.
Step 2b: Sew up the center seam of the two back pieces (RST).
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Step 3: Spread out your sewn BACK, and copy the general shape onto tracing paper.
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Step 4: Bump out the sides of the pattern keeping the waistline the same, and smooth the curve on the bottom of the skirt. Cut the pattern out on a fold to make sure the skirt is the same on both sides. Cut out skirt piece from main fabric.
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Step 5: Spend some quality time with your serger doing rolled hems on the bottom of all ruffles and frills. You could also do a narrow hem on all pieces if you do not have a serger or if you don't know how to do rolled hems on a sewing machine.
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Step 6: Ruffle the tops of all frills and ruffles. I did this on my serger by setting my stitch length at 5.0 and Diff at 2.0 (on my Husky 936). You could also baste and hand gather all ruffles.
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Re: Bella bella pants * added to downloads *
I love these and am going to make them this spring so thought I'd give this the bump up!!! TFS Mel!
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WOW~that was so awesome!! Thank you!
Re: Bella bella pants * added to downloads *
So- if I have a shorts pattern that fits my child, I can use the rest of the tute to alter it? My dd is a bit larger than the Otto pattern.
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Originally Posted by
Trixi
So- if I have a shorts pattern that fits my child, I can use the rest of the tute to alter it? My dd is a bit larger than the Otto pattern.
As long as it is a pants/shorts pattern that has a front and back (not a single pattern piece with front and back in one piece), then you can use it. If your pattern does not have a frill or flounce, you can either guesstimate a curved piece, or you can use a rectangle for the bottom ruffle.
I can't wait to see how people use this tutorial! :cheerful:
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Beautiful and great tutorial :yes:
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Very fun and cute. Although, I'm a bit itimidated. Maybe not for my 1st project.