Dinosaur Drawers

It's not all about the girls!  Though it can be a challenge, it is possible to sew for little boys too.  Lil G is happy to request and model outfits, as long as he gets to help pick out the fabrics.  He gladly requested dinosaur shorts, to be made out of the fabric that was used for his dinosaur tie (from his dinosaur birthday party).

These shorts are brought to you by Way Cool Cargo Shorts, by Tie Dye Diva.  They are a pretty basic short pattern, but they are really great for everyday play shorts for a rough and tumble boy.

For this pair of shorts, I mashed up two different fabrics, to make stripe down the side.  It would be great if I could say that it was for asthetics, but truthfully, I only had a finite amount of dinosaur fabric left over from other projects.

One of the fun "punches" from the pattern is the cargo pocket.  It is fun and functional but, for me, it is hard to accomplish.  You'll notice that I had to zigzag stitch the top of the flap.  For the life of me, I cannot seem to accomplish hiding the seam the way that the pattern instructs!  I'm sure it will just take more practice but it is a challenge for this mama.  Luckily, Lil G doesn't seem to mind the change-up.

 Overall, the pattern is well-written and easy to follow.  The different pockets are fun and the fit is impecable.  The only challenge is the flap on the cargo pocket, which may become easier with time.