MIKA Test Drive

So, what do I think? My MIKA is a little higher waisted than I expected. But that's a good thing, because kids have a tendency to do things like this...



... and this ...




The trousers have a straight-leg pant leg, which will fit over boots, but also not get too much in the way, for example, when riding a bike (rolling up that one trouser leg is still always a good idea). Just a terrific everyday pair of pants for going to school, climbing trees, riding scooters, and attacking older brothers. Two thumbs up!

My favorite detail is the front pockets. I also like the many possibilities for mixing fabrics. The piecing was accurate, so that even though there was some puzzling to do, I had little to no trimming to make things fit.

Next time, I would choose a different topstitching thread, one that isn't so thick. I like the color of the topstitching thread, but it just doesn't work for making bar tacks.

FYI: MIKA Trousers for Boys and Girls from Farbenmix; ANTONIA Mix and Match Shirt from Farbenmix; Iron-On velours and decorative ribbons in Luziapimpinella and Paulapü design from Farbenmix. Campan striped knit available from BanberryPlace and BunteFabrics.