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Week two of Project Run & Play is here! It is Boy Week and I made "The Peddler". The outfit is completely inspired by Caps for Sale
. Do you know that book? It is a favorite around here. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it.
I made these gray wool pants with a soft ribbed waistband, fly, front pockets, back flap pockets, pieced knees and ribbed ankle bands (perfect for growing boys!).
The sweater is made from an adult sweater. I loved the stripe pattern and it is hard to find good sweater material. The burnt orange chevrons were sewn onto the sleeve to create a more modern, boy feel.
The knees are peiced. I rotated the pattern so they would stand out a bit and double topstitched just like the pockets and inseams.
And the caps. OH THE CAPS! Yes, I made them all. I used the Little Cap pattern. They are in the traditional colors of the book. I added appliqués to most of them for added appeal. There are nine in total. NINE. What was I thinking? Imagine getting a three year old to sit still enough to keep them stacked upright.
I happen to love the rolled ribbed cuff. This style would be especially great for quick growers and early walkers.
So what do you think?? Go on over and VOTE!
Emily says
Love it all!
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
Andrea!!! Seriously - you knocked it out of the park this week!! This outfit is one of the cutest I've ever seen and those caps!!! That photo of them all stacked up just kills me!!
Stacey says
Oh, you monkeys, you give me back those caps. A classic and a definite favorite around this house. I totally love the outfit. The pants are just darling. I'm so diggin' the ribbed cuffs and the double top stitching is fabulous. And OMG, I can not believe you sewed all of those caps. Will you now be opening a Caps For Sale Etsy shop?
Allyson says
I love Caps for Sale, and this outfit could not be more adorable! Great job, and thanks for sharing!
Allyson
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Andrea @ The Train To Crazy says
I'm definitely doing a Caps For Sale birthday party for my guy!! Hats as party favors anyone? 🙂
Danielle says
Oh my gosh this is so so cute! I love every single thing about this whole look! It's all just perfect. The pants, the sweater, the caps! Those cap! And the photos are darling! Wow.
Rachel says
I cannot believe that you sewed 9 caps !!! You were very busy !
I really like that you put a ribbed waist & ribbed cuffs on the pants ~ makes them so comfy & easy to pull on & off.
karen says
I love this outfit. I loved that book as a child! I totally voted for you!
kate says
great job andrea! those pants are so awesome, i want some!! 🙂
Andrea @ The Train To Crazy says
Haha! They'd be cute on you 🙂
Jaime says
ADORABLE!!! You are the real deal!!
kim says
Coming over from PR&P to tell you how much I adore this outfit! Those pants are fantastic (I am a huge fan of the ribbed ankles, you're right about them being perfect for early walkers and fast growers. I wish more pants had that look for the toddler set!). And the caps-- oh, our family would have fun with them!! Nice work. 🙂
Janelle says
I LOVE this outfit! We recently read Caps for Sale for the first time. Great take~
Jill says
I love this! So cute, the caps are amazing and the details on the pants are great. You definitely have my vote!
Natalie says
That is just fan-freaking-tastic!! AMAZING work!!!
Shannon says
Excellent job on Project Run & Play. Great book theme!
betsy says
Great job! Every time we read this book I marvel at the color combination and wonder how to translate it into everyday life. You created a wonderful literal translation. Wow.
Stef says
Andrea, this is so much fun!! I want to come play! And I love the outfit - the pants look super comfy and detailed all at the same time. Very nice!!
Heather T says
Love love love!!
Cami says
I am dumbstruck! You have some insane talent girl!
Sarah says
Love love love those pants. Great ideas with the long cuffs for little walkers. And those pockets - awesome!
Erica says
Do you have a pattern for these pants? I LOVE them!