It took hours, lol. Really, it took a long time, and was very labor intense. Not very many skippable parts. I like it, it came out really cute! But, there is one thing I would change- eliminate the butt flap. I am just not crazy about it. And, it would eliminate like half the steps, lol.

All in all, it was not a hard pattern- just lots of steps. The directions included were fairly good- I read them over a few times before I started. I also skipped the back leg elastic- I am just not crazy about it for a toddler boy.

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Very cute outfit! I think the details make it, like your fussy cutting on the pockets. Great job!

that's cute mary! i had the same thoughts about eliminating the leg elastic and snappy butt stuff when i do it...haven't gotten that far yet lol

Really good job Mary! I think the flap is cute.

I really wish I had a boy to make that for!!!!! I'm in love with the outfit, lol. But I wouldn't eliminate the butt flap - it's part of the reason I love it. I'm thinking I'll probably make it for the babe next summer, but I need to girly it up some (even in solid girly colors it doesn't look girly enough for me).

I love the fussy-cutting on the pockets - definately makes it look more professional! Did you use metal or plastic snaps on the butt?

That is very very cute!! I sometimes wish I had a boy too! LOL

Oh I love that! And I love the butt flap. I love anything with a butt flap, lol.

Mary, I totally love the outfit. :heart: It is perfect! I agree with Jayme, and think the flap is cute ~ it wouldn't be the same without it. Although I haven't made it, lol. :D

Man, that looks like a *lot* of work. Cute as can be though! Well done!!!

I am thinking of making one for my niece in dark denim, with fuschia topstitching, and maybe an embroidery instead of the pockets. I think that will girly it up enough.

Snaps are plastic snaps, size 20

That's super cute Mary, I really like the fabric you used.

It looks awesome! :thumbsup:

Great Job!!! I love it!
Great work - nice details and fussy cutting! It's very very awesome!!! You will get a ton of compliments on that one!

The back of the legs is great without the elastic!!!

The arse flap is cute! I would love some feedback on ease of changing dipes with it?

Thanks!!
Maria

That came out really cute Mary! I was going to make it without the butt flap and make a snap crotch instead. I just can't see the butt flap on Chloe.

It sure is cute! :flowerkit

I think it turned out AWESOME!!!! I probably would eliminate the *butt flap* as well...I wonder if one could put snaps in the crotch for easier dipe changes!

That is sooooo cute! I kinda like the flap! I think it could also be very cute on a girl. Maybe keep the leg elastic, or add a little fabric ruffle around the legs. Then the collar could also be changed to a rounded collar, like a peter pan I think it's called. Anyways, just for all you making it for girls, I think it would be super cute!

That is so cute. I agree with everyone else- Love that butt flap!

I love it! That was one of my favorite outfits in the new Ottobre. Thanks for S&S, you have inspired me.

I love the butt flap too!

Great job mama! :thumbsup:

Wonderful job!

That is awesome! Your sewing looks impeccable.

That's really cute! I love all the details...well worth your hard work.

BTW, I think I have some ribbon here for you that came in my package from Serena. Did you order Tricky Tracks?

Tara

It's darling! I'm thinking about this one too, but I have to agree on the butt flap issue.

Too adorable, Mary - the model really makes it though, what a sweetie :heart:

Thats really cute! Nice job, I love how it turned out :)

It's cute with the butt flap, but I thought it was a little odd when I saw it in the magazine. I'd have probably left it off. I wanted to make that for a gift. About how long did it take you?

Thank you all! He wore it to the zoo today, and looked so cute! I think he needs a plain khaki one for the zoo now though, to be a zookeeper :heart:

Diaper changing is really easy! I had to change him right after I put it on him, and it just unsnaps altogether, and you pull the flap to the front. Very easy!

Tara, yes, I did order a bit of the ribbon from Serena, I had forgotten about that! I can paypal shipping, or we could plan a playdate at the zoo if you'd like.

I started around 10:30 ish, and had to stop twice to nurse a fussy toddler, who has decided not to sleep through anymore. I finished around 1am, except for the snaps, I put those on this morning. But, I think a second one will go much quicker, and even faster still with no butt flap.

Oh, the other thing, it is somewhat short- well, falls at the knee, which is fine, but I like Ty's shorts a little longer than that. It is sooo cute though!

That looks wonderful!! Very nice work Mary! :)

~Cheryl