{"id":9844,"date":"2014-08-20T16:48:39","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T20:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/?p=9844"},"modified":"2021-07-24T07:48:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-24T12:48:13","slug":"kid-shorts-with-knit-fabrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeveryday.com\/kid-shorts-with-knit-fabrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Knit KID Shorts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes I can’t believe how old this girl is getting.
\nDidn’t I just cut her hair<\/a>?…and talk about her turning 1 year old<\/a>?
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\nOf course then she picks up a blankie and paci, and she’s my baby all over again.
\nOld little Clara.\u00a0 Stop growing up.
\n(But please start talking. That would be helpful)
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\nBut enough Clara shmara.\u00a0 Let’s talk about shorts.<\/p>\n

Many of you have emailed asking, can I sew the KID Shorts pattern<\/a> with knit fabrics??<\/i>
\nAnd the answer to that is Yes, Yes, of course Yes!
\nIn fact, my approach to most sewing is—YES.\u00a0 Go for it!\u00a0 Don’t ask; just try.
\nBe adventurous and ask questions later!<\/p>\n

Or in the words of Ferris<\/a>:
\nA – You can never go too far
\nB – If I’m gonna get busted it’s not gonna be (because I didn’t try sewing shorts with knit fabric)<\/p>\n

Basically, if you’ve never sewn with knits before, never be scared.
\nAnd read THIS<\/a> detailed post about sewing with knit fabrics.<\/p>\n

Okay.\u00a0 We’re all on the same page.\u00a0 Jump in your crib.
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\nAnd if you’re ready to sew KID Shorts, let’s get started!<\/p>\n

This post is one of many tutorials that accompany the KID Shorts PATTERN, which you can purchase HERE in the SHOP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You do not need our pattern to sew these shorts but it\u2019s recommended. If you\u2019re using a different pattern, or if you\u2019ve created your own pattern, follow along with the instructions and make shorts with us!
\nAnd check out all the variations we\u2019ve made by clicking a button below:<\/p>\n

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Knit shorts are great for any occasion but I especially love them for lounging around the house and for PJs.\u00a0 Pair them with a simple t-shirt and you have a very simple (and quick) pair of jammies for your kids.<\/p>\n

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\nKnit fabrics can be found in most fabric stores these days.\u00a0 Manufacturers are catching on that we WANT to sew with knits!<\/p>\n

Some are interlock knits; some are jersey.\u00a0\u00a0 And if you can’t find any at the store, you can always use an old T-shirt for fabric, or a jersey knit bed sheet.\u00a0 Read my post<\/a> for more details on types of knits and sources.<\/p>\n

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\nMost standard knits are 2-way stretch, which means they stretch in one direction, from side-to-side (yea, it would make more sense to call it one-way stretch but that’s how the lingo goes).\u00a0 Some knits are 4-way stretch, meaning they stretch from side-to-side and vertically as well.\u00a0 Most knits that have spandex added in will have 4-way stretch.<\/p>\n

The interlock knit I’m using here is from Joann Fabrics and has 2-way stretch:
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\nYou want the fabric to stretch horizonally on the shorts; the same direction that the elastic and waistband will stretch. So just follow the grainline markings on the pattern pieces, line them up with the selvage edge of the fabric, and you’ll be fine.<\/p>\n

Then use the Basic Shorts<\/a> instructions for sewing and I’ll provide some tips.
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\nYou can use a serger to sew the entire shorts.\u00a0 OR
\nYou can use a zigzag stitch for the entire shorts. OR
\nHere’s what I often do…a mix of both stitches:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Use a straight stitch for sewing most of the seams since those areas don’t really “stretch”.
\n\u2022 Use a zigzag stitch for sewing the waistband and for hemming the legs (although that one’s optional….the legs on these shorts are rather roomy so you don’t really need to use a zigzag stitch).\u00a0 But the beauty of a zigzag stitch is that it’s able to stretch with the fabric, so it gives the shorts more ease when little legs are wiggling around in bed.
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\nContinue following the instructions in the Basic Shorts Tutorial<\/a> to string elastic through the waistband….and you’re done!
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\nNow try them out and see how nap time goes….
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\nAnd since they were so quick to sew, I made another pair with another knit fabric from Joann Fabrics.\u00a0 I love the whole thing only cost me a few bucks.\u00a0 Cheaper than any jammies I’ve bought at the store!
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\nHere’s at peek inside. No serger needed, no fancy tricks.
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\n….just a little bit of this to go on top.
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\nYep. It’s been one of those months, so I pulled out the Don’t Worry, Be Happy shirt<\/a> again to save my sanity.\u00a0 And I guess it makes me happy that her shirt and shorts are homemade and super comfy (and even more happy the darn thing still fits!)
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\nHope you’re turning your worries into happies too!<\/p>\n

You can purchase the KID Shorts pattern HERE in the SHOP<\/a>\u00a0 (and read extra pattern details HERE<\/a>.)
\nKID Shorts PDF Pattern<\/a> – $8<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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