So Easy , why haven't I made these before?

Underwear, that is.

 These are a "cinderella*zwergen*mode" Hotpants  "e-pattern"  from the crafty mama's shop ( Have you seen their new shop? It's fabulous!).
My girls always wear boy legged underpants so this is perfect for them.
This is the largest size for my 9 year old (128-140) with a small seam allowance added.   I think I should have added a more substantial seam allowance or upsized it slightly as it was too low in the rise even before I had to make a casing for the elastic.  So instead of a casing, I added a waistband in the same comfy fabric as the underpants.  I've not finished the bottom of the legs yet, they have just an overlocked edge but Miss A was very keen to try them on (and since will not give them back to finish)

The gorgeous stripey knit fabric is also from the crafty mama's shop.  It is supersoft and really comfy, perfect for this project. Miss A has declared them her "most comfy undies ever"  so Pat Rafter eat your heart out :)

Lolita

DSC_0472, originally uploaded by fallenfromgrace.

cinderella*zwergen*mode pattern.
Navy fabric is Bonds fabric from CM and the other two are from SL about 7 years ago. The fabric all has some sort of stretch in it, but not a lot. Neck Ribbing is from the church fete haul a few weeks ago.
I made this in the 11-12yrs size with no seam allowances.

I didn't have enough stripey fabric to cut the back piece out all in one go, so I had to cut it in two parts and then overlock it together. I was feeling rather lazy so I did a rolled hem around the bottom and also on the sleeves.

I have Imogen's one all sewn up bar the rolled hem. PIcs of that one to come when its completed.