First of all, I am so happy and thankful to be back again for this week’s challenge. Thanks to everyone who voted last week!
This week’s look has been so fun for me to create and design because I don’t sew for Ethan as much as I would like. He got a new outfit that he LOVES and that makes me smile.
As most of you know, Ethan has Autism and sensory issues. Because of the sensory issues, I knew that this outfit had to be loose fitting, comfortable, and soft, with no rigid or impractical components. Most importantly, it had to be easy for him to get on and off since he is still working on dressing himself.
And you all know about his LOVE of math, right? Remember his Number Party? Well, after creating Ainsley’s Kitty Cat outfit last week, I just had to make a special outfit for Ethan…. and of course, it had to be math related:)
Introducing:
The Math-lete
(get it? mathlete? an athlete of math? ah…. nevermind!)
How adorable is he? I mean, really!
He is in awe of his new “Pi symbol” shirt and told all his teachers about it today! Score!
(by the way, he refers to himself as “Number King”. hilarious)
Tutorial for the Pi Shirt found HERE
This week, I made three separate pieces:
*navy blue corduroy pants with a drawstring waist and orange piping details around the front pockets
*soft gray zip-up hoodie with orange details on the sleeves and hem
*orange and white baseball style shirt with “pi symbol” appliqued onto the front
The Pants
Like I mentioned above, the pants are made of a super soft navy blue corduroy. For a pop of color, I added orange piping details around the pockets and an orange and white polka dot drawstring waist (easy to get on and off!)
Because kids grow so quickly, I always like to make outfits that grow with them. I added cuffed hems and a button strap that can be let down as he gets bigger.
And just for fun, I lined the front and back pockets with fun orange fabric.
Super cute, right?
The Pi Shirt
Made out of soft jersey knit, the shirt is meant to look like a retro baseball tee. Appliqued on the front is a super awesome Pi symbol, perfect for math lovers everywhere 🙂
The Zip-Up Hoodie
The zip up hoodie was made primarily from upcycled materials (gray sweatshirt material was from an old shirt of Garrett’s, the orange trim around the sleeves and hem were from an old tshirt of Ethan’s) The only new items were the zipper and the orange piping around the arm casings.
Using old fabrics creates a nice worn-in item.
So fun!
Just because I love him so much, here are some more photos:)
Hayley
Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
Latest posts by Hayley (see all)
- Music Room: Home Tour - January 11, 2019
- The Ace Cardigan - July 30, 2018
- Susie Halter Top and Shorts: Project Run and Play - July 18, 2018
I am loving those pants!
He was such a good boy for the photos 🙂 and I LOVE his outfit. I’m about to go check our his number party! Well done 🙂
Home run! The piping detail is fantastic. The hoodie is my favorite piece I think. Ethan did so well too! Great job Hayley!
Wow! What a great outfit!! The kindergarten teacher in me LOVES the math concept!! And your son is adorable in his clothes! 🙂
love it! the orange with the blue is a good colour combo! and Ethan is so cute!
So cute! My son would love the shirt.
Love the outfit! Orange and blue is such a great combo. My hub is a math teacher too, so I smiled when I saw your outfit. Your son is adorable and I love how comfy and unpretentious the outfit it. Congrats on the great work!
Great job! The hoodie is my favortie piece too. I’ll make sure to vote for you. Good luck!
I love the entire outfit! The colors,the contrast with the piping. I’ve been looking for a pattern just like that for pants for my son.
My son has 2 pairs from a expensive store and he lives in them. I’d like to make a few more for him in corduroy.
Your son is SO handsome!
Amazing…and I can’t get over the matching shoes ;D!
This is fantastic. I love all the detail and I truly admire all the thoughtfulness of your creation. You have proven both your design/sewing skills and your devotion to your boy. Bravo!
Those pants are so cute!
Coming over from PR&P to let you know how much I love this outfit. It was obviously made with so much love and thoughtful consideration. You got my vote!
I liked this outfit but like it even more now that I know the story behind it!!
This is my favorite outfit you’ve made. Love the pops of orange and the pi shirt. And now I want some pumpkin pie. 🙂 PS do you guys celebrate Pi Day?
WOW! A Math teacher by trade, stay at home mommy now, LOVES this outfit. My husband has purchased me several math related clothing and bag items (one was for March 14), but none as cool as creating one himself! I applaud you, your creativity and your hard work. And I must say that when we are sewing, TV is the best!
You are amazing!!!! You could 100% start your own line of clothes!!! Great Job!
Congrats on your win, Hayley! This outfit looks so comfy! I have loved all of your outfits so far. You have such great talent.
congrats! everything was amazing! and love all that orange:) cannot wait to see whatcha making this week:)
Way good! I love it!