Today is an exciting day for me! I’ve been planning this outfit since summer and am SO happy with how it turned out. I’m part of two sewing series today Crafting Con-Hunger Games over at Friends Stitched Together and Mae and K. There is a whole other post on FST that you can check out for LOTS more photos! AND Marissa of Rae Gun Ramblings is hosting a Hunger Games series as well. Enter the Hunger games giveaway at the end of this post.
And now… my amazing Hunger Games Gail inspired outfit! oh and this is my son’s model pose {ha!} I posted my Hunger Games inspiration photo in my other post… don’t miss it here.
You can read all the details about patterns and fabrics on Friends Stitched Together. I’m going to show off a few more photos in this post, then give you the pattern and tutorial to make cargo pants pockets. I’ve got a free cargo pocket pattern printable for you as well.
I really don’t like buttons or button holes.. which is why this shirt is all snaps!
Aren’t the pockets amazing? They were not part of the original pattern… I used a pair of cargo pants that my boys already have to create fun side and back pockets for these pants.
Love it!
Ok, let’s take a closer look at the pants and pockets. The pockets and waistband are a different color and slightly softer fabric. I also added a but more stitching detail to the fly area.
My son is a bean pole {he doesn’t get that from me!!} so I still have to elastic in his pants. The pocket pattern has been edited to make the top flaps not so wide. Here they are wider than the pocket and I didn’t love it. I’ve changed this on the pattern I’ve got for you.
Same with the side pockets.. I love them, and the pleat in the middle, but the flap is too wide.. I’ve changed that for you! The pockets can be fastened with a snap, button or velcro.. your choice!
Ok… go print the free cargo pocket pattern and your favorite boys pants pattern and let’s get started! You should have eight pattern pieces. Four pockets and four flaps. This pattern was made for a 6T, but could easily be made a bit smaller or larger for your pants size.
Let’s start with the side pockets. Fold and pin on the dotted pattern line.
Turn over and fold back to create the pleat. Fold the pleat open on the back side of the pattern.
Sew a zig zag two inches from the top and one inch from the bottom.
For the back pockets, fold under 1/4 inch on the dotted pattern line and zig zag in two places.
Sew around the pocket flap, with right sides together. Leave one side open to turn. Turn, top-stitch and add a button hole, snap or velcro.
Serge or zig zag around the outside of the pockets. Iron over 1/4 inch around three sides and 1/2 inch at the top of the pockets.
Top-stitch 1/2 inch from top of pocket like pockets on the left. I did a second line for looks only.
Add your button, snap or velcro to the pocket and match it up with the pocket flap. The flap should extend around an inch above the top of the pocket. This will allow you to actually get into the pocket.
NOTE: You will want to sew the back pockets on before you sew the front and back pants together. Also, for the side pockets, sew the outer side seam before the inseam.
I knit this sweater vest and I LOVE it… it fits perfect with my inspiration picture and I think will be cozy for this winter. I’ve used this pattern before, but this time added a wide collar instead of the hood on the original.
Of course there were tons of not so great photos…. here are a few outtakes… Now, get entering the giveaway and don’t forget to head over to Rae Gun Ramblings and Friends Stitched Together for more Hunger Games fun! I’m seeing the movie on the 29th! My husband and I are planning a date to see the movie and eat Indian food…. mmmm
Lovefoodies says
I love how easy you made this all look. I have never attempted to make trousers, but I’m feeling confident after reading and seeing your photos. Wish me luck! Thanks for all the effort you put in to this for sharing with us.
Aimee @ Like mother like daughter says
this is adorable! I mean I never would’ve thought of such a cute outfit. And you make it look like even I might be able to sew these cute pants!
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
These pants are so great! You are very talented:)) Favorite Hunger Games Charactor? Humm Only watched the first one so I guess the star of the show!! (sorry don’t remember her name, lol)
Hugs
Emily says
thank you! I’m a big fan of the books/movies, but I know that not everyone is into them… WE can all love cute kids though right?
Cathy says
LOVE these! I think I might need to seek my mother-in-law’s help to make these for my boys.
Melanie says
Love the pants- but I really want that sweater for my boys!
Emily says
It’s a pretty easy pattern…. not sure about knitting three though ;o)
Amy says
Thanks for playing along with us Emily. I love this look! And he’s so serious in the pictures – totally channeling Gale!! I just have to say again how impressed I am that you knitted the sweater vest – I definitely do not have the patience for that 🙂 I really like the back pockets – that little fold at the bottom make them so interesting! I’ll be using that idea for sure.
Dianna L. says
haha I love his model pose! Great outfit!
Emily says
yep… he’s working on the serious look!!
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys says
This is awesome! My boys need all the pockets they can get for their pants so this would be a great idea to make!
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says
I love the Hunger Games inspired outfit! I’m so excited for the movie!!!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
He is so stinking cute that it is hard to look at the clothes! Impressive!
Emily says
awww thanks! I think he’s pretty cute too!!
Stephanie Pass says
I love adding cargo pockets when I used to make my son’s clothing. He likes store clothes now…sigh. Have you ever tried Ottobre magazine? I have a collection of them and always find such fun stuff to make from them.
Emily says
I’ve asked for Ottobre for Christmas ;o) Can’t wait!!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
What a cute look!! I remember when my boys were little, I always had to go through the pockets before I washed the pants because you never knew what you were going to find in there! At least these pockets would be easy to get into! 🙂
Chelsea @ Life With My Littles says
How cute! I love the different color of the pockets. And it doesn’t look too hard! Thanks for sharing!
Jen @ Simple Nails and Beauty says
You make this look so easy! It turned out fabulously!
Katie says
Love the way it looks with that sweater vest! And his not-so-happy facial expressions are cute!
Emily says
ha! Yes, that’s his serious model face look.. ;o)
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Fabulous project- so adorable!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
SO adorable, Emily! 🙂
Emily says
thank you Jamie!