Comments on: Modifying Pants Patterns for Babies and Kids

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:00:50 +0000

Perfect! I just found a pattern I like for my DS, 18months, and it fits pretty well over cloth nappies, but I want to use it to make PJ pants – his nighttime nappies are HUUUGE, so I’ll try your tip for adding more room in the bum!

By: MrsHaley

MrsHaley — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:56:12 +0000

I never knew “T” sizes were intended to fit over diapers! What a good tip to know!

By: renee

renee — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:05:19 +0000

Thanks for these tips! I’ve been frustrated with patterns as the clothes usually turn out too big. But the problem is usually having the effect of balloon pants so these tips will certainly come in handy!

By: Ashley L

Ashley L — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:13:55 +0000

This tutorial is so helpful, I went to work last night modifying a pattern. I’m hoping I can better fit my long-legged, long-torso and cloth diapered toddler now.

By: Alicia H.

Alicia H. — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:44:46 +0000

I agree…low-rise is absurd for babies. My flat-bottomed, round-bellied daughter thanks you for this post!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:36:10 +0000

Thank you so much! I could have really used this when my little ones were in cloth. Awesome to have it all in one place

By: laeroport

laeroport — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:58:04 +0000

Great suggestions! My son was out of diapers at 2 1/2, and has suffered the baggy butt on many occassions. Thanks for giving me a remedy.

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:21:50 +0000

This is great! I have not yet tried to make pants for my little ones but was just about to get started on some pj bottoms! Does anyone have suggestions for making the little under the dress bloomers for babies and toddlers?

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:11:32 +0000

What a great round-up of tips. I just got quite a stash of fabric and really want to attempt to make some pj pants for my little one. It would be my first attempt at any piece of clothing. Wish me luck (and skill, of course!).

By: Celeste

Celeste — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:35:31 +0000

Thanks for these tips, Kristin. I’ve been dabbling with the Rookie Mom’s tute for toddler pants and now I know how to adjust them to better fit my son!