How vintage pockets become part of a new pair of jeans
Found fabric, a new pair of jeans, and a small place for a print to be noticed. How vintage pockets found their way into our Play Jean.
Resources
Useful guides to what we make and what we carry: everyday clothes, good books, creative play, thoughtful gifts, and little things for home.
Spanish board books: choose by story, language and format
Choose a Spanish board book for the story as well as the language. Compare Boynton's bedtime, dancing, sound and opposites books, plus thoughtful English–Spanish pairings.
Kids jeans or joggers: choosing for the day ahead
Our Play Jean has a roomy, cropped leg; the Everyday Jogger tapers in cotton French terry. Here’s how we’d compare them with the clothes a child already likes.
Will cotton kids jeans soften? Start with fabric and fit
Will cotton jeans soften, or is the fit the part that needs changing? We look at weight, finish and shape, and why fit matters more than a promised break-in period.
Board book, lap edition or bath book: choosing the right physical format
A board book, an oversized lap edition and a waterproof bath book fit different reading moments. Compare the actual formats before choosing a familiar cover.
Touch-and-feel or pretend-interactive books: what changes at storytime?
A texture to feel and an imagined color change are two different kinds of interactive book. Compare Hey! What's That?, Belly Button Book! and Mix It Up.
How to wash Colorful Bunch cotton kids jeans
Empty the pockets, wash gently in cool water, and remember to set the jeans aside before the dryer. Our Play Jean care routine, with a few useful details.
Little Pookie books: choose by occasion rather than a reading order
Meet Little Pookie through bedtime, dancing, feelings or a very early birthday morning. Choose a story around the moment you want to share.
How to measure a child and their favorite jeans before ordering
A favorite pair of jeans can tell you a lot about the next pair. Here’s how we’d compare the waist, inseam and rise, with room for a different shape.
Books that say “I love you”: choosing an affectionate gift
Choose an affectionate book around the relationship in its pages: a fox parent and child, a puppy, or a penguin looking for a friend. Then add a note of your...