What is your favorite back to school patterns? I have a few
for the boys, including the Love Notions
– Vanguard cargo joggers! My son loves the elasticated cuffs, makes it easy to
put in his winter boots.
I’m a huge fan of the details at the knee. I also made a pair without the details, which require a modification to the pattern.
I completed a faux fly but skipped the cargo pockets for this version. I have made a few adjustments to ensure the best fit for my son. I started with a size 10 and extended the length of the pants, adjusted the details at the knee for the new length and extended the raised.
The Vanguard cargo joggers is part of a kit, which includes
a versatile tee that can be color blocked. You can find some projects I
completed with this pattern at the following links:
A little bit about the fabric for the joggers. The pattern
is meant for heavy-weight woven or stable knits. I used something a little different and I’m
very happy with the result. I used a lightweight stretch woven from Discovery fabric.
The fabric name is black CoolVent (74% Nylon, 26% Spandex).
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Designer
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Love Notions
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Pattern name
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Vanguard Kit
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Sizes
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2T-14
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Options:
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Color blocked
tee; optional hood; crew or V neck and pockets
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Complexity
level:
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Confident
beginner level
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Seam allowance:
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3/8”, 1.5cm
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I completed the outfit with the Houston Henley from Rebecca
Page. This was my first attempt at the T-shirt. I'm usually not a big fan of
placket on the front, it never turns out very well for me. I decided to give it a try because of the
detailed instructions and the video to follow along.
I like the stylish crew neck on this pattern. I still need
some practice with the front button-up placket but this is probably one of my
best attempt.
I made a size 12 without adjustment to the sizing. I used a
medium-weight knit fabric.
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Designer
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Rebecca Page*
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Pattern name
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Houston
Henley – children
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Sizes
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12mos – 12yrs
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Options:
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Two sleeve
lengths : short and long
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Complexity
level:
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Advanced
beginner level
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Seam allowance:
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3/8”, 1.5cm
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It's time to say goodbye to summer in style!
take care,
