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All parents have experienced that sinking feeling when their children warn them of a fancy dress event the night before it’s taking place. To make such moments less traumatic, we've designed a simple pirate outfit that can be completed in an evening. Using easy shapes and techniques, our themed trousers, waistcoat and T-shirt are achievable for novices and experienced stitchers alike.
Stitch trousers
For a 3-4 year old, cut two 44cm x 54cm pieces of striped fabric, (48cm x 59cm for 5-6 or 52cm x 64cm for 7-8). To create legs, cut 32cm up from the centre point of a short edge on both pieces (36cm for 5-6 or 40cm for 7-8).
On one leg, pin an 8cm square of black felt 13cm up from the bottom edge, at an angle. Using crochet yarn and large over stitches, sew around the patch. This piece will make the front of the trousers. Pin to the other section, with right sides facing.
Mark 2cm from the central cut made in step 1, with a fabric pen. Machine sew the outside leg seams, followed by
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