I have no idea why I have not been making pants all of these years. I have just learned how, and it is EASY! What’s more is that I found someone who makes them out of old T-shirts. Brilliant. Beyond my wildest recycling, re-purposing dreams, brilliant (Yes, we can analyze my strange dreams later).

Not only does this combine that old favorite theme of mine, trash into treasure , it is quick and cheap and the kids LOVE them.

When my 9 year old was small, all I needed to know was how to make dresses. She was all about the dresses. Still is. But my 3 year old does not share her passion for them. She will wear a dress if her sister happens to put one on her, but not by choice. She likes comfortable lounge wear as I affectionately call it, because I share her affinity for the cozy.

So I looked.

I found a woman who makes these great pants and I gave it a try.

Easy Kid Pants

I didn’t notice the bleach stain on the T-shirt before I made them, so I stamped little hearts all over with acrylic paint, then dried them with a hairdryer. Done.

The whole project took about 15 minutes. Seriously.

I think they came out pretty good (they are a bit big).

I can’t wait to do the next pair!