How elastic-waist kids pants are sewn: a beginner walkthrough
Follow a pair of little pants from flat pattern pieces to seams, elastic and hems, with the exact measurements supplied by your chosen pattern.
Resources
Useful guides to what we make and what we carry: everyday clothes, good books, creative play, thoughtful gifts, and little things for home.
What to expect at your first sewing class in San Francisco
Little Pants Club feels like a natural extension of our shop and studio in North Beach. Here's what we'll make together, how to choose your size and fabric, and what...
Choosing a Mokuyobi house-slipper size
Read the Grid Slippers’ approximate adult size ranges, compare the open-back fit and leave time for the padded pair to air dry.
Packing a family picnic with a small cooler bag
Start with the actual containers, give the ice pack and utensils their own places, and try the loaded cooler before heading out.
Mini backpack or crossbody bag for a city day?
Lay out what you carry, then compare the shape, pockets and strap fit of Mokuyobi’s mini backpack and fanny pack.
How to measure for a big-kid or adult five-panel hat
A head measurement, a favorite cap and a closer look at the crown help you choose between the Pato hat’s Big Kid and Adult options.
Temporary tattoo party favors: check sheets, designs and instructions
Plan a small Snoopy party detail around the two Tattly sheets, the designs guests can choose and the directions that need to stay with them.
Paint-your-own dress-up: plan a tiara or cuff project
Plan a paint-your-own tiara or cuff project around the actual kit, an original design and a place for the finished accessory to dry.
A dress-up box that works beyond Halloween
Build a dress-up box around a few different pieces—a cape, wings, a hat or a whole dragon—and keep them ready for the next invented story.
Choosing a kids’ costume: sets, accessories and measurements
Compare full costumes with hats, capes and wings, using the exact included pieces, measurements and care details to choose what the wearer wants.