fledge capable of flying, from Middle English flegge, from Old English -flycge; akin to Old High German flucki capable of flying,
Old English flEogan to fly -- more at FLY
intransitive verb, of a young bird : to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity

Monday, September 22, 2008

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.

4 comments:

Sarah said...

I love it! I have to admit, I wasn't sure what I thought of it as I watched it come together. But finished, and in action? It's lovely (not as lovely as your girl, though!)

Unfortunately, at the moment there is a pants boycott going on in our household -- but I will definitely be keeping Mika on my "someday" list for when the boycott ends!

wondermommy said...

Your pants turned out perfectly. Now, let's hope mine turn out half as well.

I really wouldn't have been able to even attempt this pattern without your help. You put so much work into this sew-a-long and all of us thank you!

♥ Vera said...

Wow Nancy,
das ist wirklich ein Traumteil geworden,tolle Bider samt dem Kletteräffchen.Super wie du jeden Tag bei der Entstehung hast teilhaben lassen!!!
VLG Vera

lissilulu said...

B-R-A-V-O!!!!
Love how it all came together :o)

Great tree climber
Lori

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