Small Small Catch Monkey
I managed to sit down for a few hours yesterday to complete my April In Stitches assignment: the wide leg lounge pants with an embroidery theme. My inspiration for this month’s theme came directly from Not Quite Vintage’s awesome embroidered tanks. A simple, sweet and affordable way to spice up a $5 Old Navy find? Sign me up!
I have a girlfriend who has been going through a pretty rough patch of life lately. Thankfully, she and her husband are able to get away for a week on a tropical isle to refocus and refresh. Who doesn’t want some fun new jammies to take away on vacation? {I even busted out the lime linen water to iron these babies so they smell sweet and tropical.}
So, yes. I did cheat a bit in that my pants are not embroidered. But I did adapt the pattern — I used ribbon instead of the cloth drawstring. And wowza — Finny wasn’t lying — these babies are huge. I could wear the small and last time I checked, no one has ever called me small. Ever.
I’m plotting next month’s assignment — which will be posted May 1. What do you think of the wide leg lounge pants pattern? Your photos are looking mighty awesome.
~K
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Fantastic! And I nearly used that monkey on t-shirt for Aidin’s party instead of just the head shot (with bow). I cut my pants out last night and sized them up 1/2 in. vs. 3/4. Are you saying that my size 10 butt will fit in a small?
April 27th, 2007 at 8:24 amLime linen water for ironing? You never cease to amaze me, Kelli.
(But, as someone who loves a crisply ironed garment? The idea is BRILLIANT.)
April 27th, 2007 at 8:27 amLOVE IT! The monkey is too cute, and I absolutely agree — who wouldn’t want fun new jammies for a trip? Nobody, that’s who. You busted this out mighty quickly!
April 27th, 2007 at 9:40 amAgain, very cute. And lime linen water? Martha Stewart needs you for an assistant! Can’t wait to see what the next project will be!
April 27th, 2007 at 9:43 amSuper cute pants - you size small, you
I love the monkey. Your embroidery is getting better all the time - WOW!
Oh, and I’ve already worn and gotten compliments on my embroidered tank - thank you!
April 27th, 2007 at 9:53 amOk…1st you have got to stop making such cute stuff…my green eyed craft monster is getting pretty worked up…and 2nd I know how to embroider but I stopped because seriously how many pillowcases and hankies does one really need? I have now found something worth embroidering…I had no idea that embroidery could be more than granny pillowcases and aprons…I see a new horizon in my quest to be crafty. I no longer consider my embroidery skills (the only craft skill I possess thanks to my Nana) to be old and marmy. I’m off to purchase a truckload of tees and patterns to spruce up a rather dismal wardrobe!
April 27th, 2007 at 10:23 amhow do you have time for all your crafting AND work?!?
April 27th, 2007 at 10:59 amMiss Kelli - Great embroidery (gotta love Sublime Stitching patterns)! Love the lounge pants, too. What makes them better is that they are such a thoughtful gift for a friend - lucky girl.
My lounge pants are on my to do list for the weekend - waiting till the very last second.
April 27th, 2007 at 11:08 amADORABLE. OMG!
April 27th, 2007 at 12:04 pmKelli I love the pants and tank. I was thinking of making a shirt to go along with my pants. Goodness gracious me, I’m wondering if I’ll ever get these things done. I’m making a large and hoping they’re not too big!
April 27th, 2007 at 12:11 pmSo cute, Kel. Since I happen to know the friend, I think she will LOVE them! The monkey is adorable. I had no idea you could embroider, too!
April 27th, 2007 at 12:14 pmI LOVE ‘em! Nice work. SO cute.
April 27th, 2007 at 12:52 pmSoooo cute! That monkey is the perfect touch. Your friend will love having that for her trip!
April 27th, 2007 at 5:12 pmIt’s a wonderfully-crafted and cute gift for your friend, Kelli. You’re such a thoughtful person.
The lounge pants were an interesting project and the whole idea of lounging is luscious to me. I’m looking forward to May’s project.
April 27th, 2007 at 5:27 pmCute tank! I love the pink and green. And the pants look so comfy
April 27th, 2007 at 5:34 pmAdorable colors, and that monkey!! Too cute. I adore wide leg pants. I wish they made jeans with really wide legs, so comfy. I wanted so much to do this month’s project, could it really be the end of the month already? Boo.
Glad that you were able to get it done though, and in such great colors!
April 27th, 2007 at 6:50 pmLove the colours, and the monkey is adorable. I’ve cut the fabric, but that is it, so far. There’s still 2 days left in April right?
April 28th, 2007 at 11:40 amsuper cute! you are really making me want to start doing in stiches. oh geez. may will have to be a fresh month!
April 28th, 2007 at 1:33 pmhey, what a sweet & generous thing to do for a friend - love it! great colours, too.
April 28th, 2007 at 2:09 pmWhat a super cute little monkey!
April 28th, 2007 at 4:44 pmWhat a fantastic pre-trip gift. Lucky chum!
April 29th, 2007 at 9:19 amI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - you are such a good and caring friend - I know these darling jammies will be received with much love and thanks!
(and could your monkey be any cuter???)
April 29th, 2007 at 11:18 amLove the monkey tank. Very adorable. And great fabric choices. The bottoms are very refreshing and fun.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:27 pmsuper cute girl!
April 30th, 2007 at 5:12 amlove love that monkey! so cute! and the lounge pants look great. what a perfect little set for a vacation.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:11 amYou’re amazing…so talented in so many areas. The monkey is adorable!!!!
April 30th, 2007 at 11:29 am[...] Another pair of lounge pants from Amy Butler’s In Stitches and another embroidered tank. This monkey, like the first, comes from Sublime Stitching. Although I’m a bit scared by this one. Hopefully the recipient — a birthday girl — isn’t. [...]
May 1st, 2007 at 7:41 amCould this be any cuter! Awesome Kelli!
May 1st, 2007 at 8:53 amOMG those are too cute - I want a pair
lol
May 1st, 2007 at 4:21 pm