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Ruffled Boxers Tutorial…

 


Ruffled Boxers

When I made these as part of Elsie Marley’s KCWC, I had no idea they would receive so much love! 

 

 

Source: Made it by Tea Pony

They were inspired from a pair of ruffled boxers I found on Pinterest months and months ago, and simple knew I could recreate them.

Being short on time, I simply whipped the two pairs up for my girls without thought of a tutorial. (I don’t like to recreate tutes on things I see for sale at small Mom and Pop shops. Feels like stealing money from someone’s pocket who put their hard work, time and effort into their product.  But the GAP or JCrew on the other hand – watch out!  HA).  Upon further investigation, this shop seems to no longer be in business. And in all reality, it is really just a pair of pajama bottoms with a ruffle along the bottom.

So when I received such an outpouring of requests for a tutorial for these cutie patootie bottoms, I did what I could to accommodate…

First, you will need a pattern for pajama shorts or pants.  I like to self draft mine from a pair of pants that I know fit well to begin with.  You can find a tutorial on how to self draft pant / short patterns HERE.  And of course, if you are lucky enough to have a Size 2/3T child, Dana offers a free pattern as well!


 

(I apologize in advance for my hand drawn images, I didn’t have time to make another pair and take pictures).  White = right side of fabric, Grey = wrong side of fabric.
 

 

Once you have your 4 pattern pieces cut out, simply…

Tute1

 

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Tute2
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Tute3
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Tute4

 

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Tute5
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Tute6

 

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The knit waistband would be more true to the original design, and would offer a great look and feel for the contrasting fabrics.  For a good knit waistband tutorial, click HERE.  
 

 

Of course there are many other ways you could decide to sew these boxers together, ways that may even provide you with a more professional looking finish.  But for my own sanity in the minimal time I have allotted daily for sewing, this was the fastest way to whip up a couple of pairs.  
 

 

I hope this helps!  
 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…
 

 

Happy Sewing.

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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  1. kristin says

    April 30, 2012 at 7:07 am

    looooove these shorts! thanks so much for the tutorial!

    Reply
  2. 2littlehooligans says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:03 am

    oh the shorts are adorable, but im in love with your tutorial!! your drawings are fabulous and love the way it looks…like waaaay cute! oh ya, you can sew amazing clothes and your artist:)

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    These are darling! Thank you for the tutorial, I’m going to have to do up one of these!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Mindy says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks so much. I know these are easy but it’s always nice to have the tutorial to go with them.

    Reply
  5. Colleen says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Yay!!!! I’m pretty new to sewing and fell in love with em but didn’t ask….so thank you!!!

    Reply
  6. Jess@craftiness is not optional says

    April 30, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    These are so adorable! I’ll have to make some for miss C this summer…Sadie refuses to wear pants and shorts lately! 🙂

    Reply
  7. EHC says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I’m one of the people who bugged you (nicely, I hope) to do a tutorial; thanks so much for sharing your thought process. You are awesome. I was pretty sure I could copy them but it’s so nice to see how someone else went about making them. I’m going to whip up a bunch for baby girl to wear out and about this summer…they’re way too cute to use just for bedtime! 🙂

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  8. Katrine says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    So cute! I wish I had a little girl to make these. I don’t think my 18 year old baby girl would appreciate them as much as I do!

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  9. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Oh the cuteness!! I love the little ruffles – they are just darling!!

    Reply
  10. April G says

    May 1, 2012 at 4:56 am

    That is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  11. Vronal says

    May 1, 2012 at 5:10 am

    …so sweet! Thanks for the tutorial! I have to try this. Sometimes I need some inspiration, thanks!

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  12. Emily says

    May 2, 2012 at 12:44 am

    So sweet Jessica!

    Reply
  13. Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says

    November 30, 2014 at 10:38 am

    ‘Hopping over from Sew Pretty Sew Free… These are adorable! I want to make some for the girls, AND for me, too! 😉 -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  14. Esa Lilly says

    July 29, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Hi Jess,
    I enjoyed seeing your tutorial on my Cutie patootie shorts. I was the owner and designer of Tea Pony and although my business is closed now, I was thrilled to see the shorts living on and other people making them for their kids : )
    Thank you, made my day! Esa

    Reply

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