Planning pants

After a our play date at the park yesterday I could no longer ignore the fact that I have known for some time. My boys need new pants! As Isaac climbed, crawled and chased his way around the play equipment I could see that over summer those little mushy, stumpy toddler legs had ever so slightly become leaner, taller preschool legs. As for Cohen, the only pants the poor little guy has is a hand-me-down selection of trackies. While they are perfectly adequate for home, some thing a bit dressier is called for. Especially when meeting cute little girls at the swings.

After going through book shelves and fabric stashes a plan is forming.

 Elastic waist cords and flannelette pyjama pants for Isaac

Anna Maria Horner's fabulous Quick Change Trousers, nautical inspired for Cohen.
 

Then of course the sewing list starts to grow beyond the need for pants. Shirts, hats, cute backpacks and sweet hooded jackets. Maybe i will conquer my fear of knits and whip up some t-shirts. 

Before you know it I'm overwhelmed with an enormous list and the thoughts of notions I'll need to get at Spotlight. Aaargh, I need a cup of tea.

I remind myself that it would be lovely to make all those other things for the boys but for now take a deep breath and just start with pants.