I found hunter green water repellent supplex from a thrift store awhile back. I got a 3 yard bundle for $5, and then I got a 15-yard bolt for $12.50.
Yesterday and today I made water repellent pants for all the kids to wear when sledding. They are staying perfectly dry in them for hours. Using their pajama pants patterns, I enlarged them and lowered the crotch point for layering underneath the pants.
This morning, getting ready to sled!
All of the pants came out of that 3 yard bundle. I haven’t even touched the roll. I’m pleased — water repellent pants for all three of them for $5!
That’s awesome! Must be nice to be so talented with a sewing machine.
What an awesome idea! I’m still trying to learn how to sew but once I do, I’ll definitely make my own water repellent pants!
By the way, I created this social network where bloggers, cooks/bakers, crafters, domestic divas/divos, really anyone can come together and share tips and ideas or ask questions. I think you’d make a great addition to the network. You can check it out at http://apt310g.ning.com and sign up there too. =] (I’m Jane there)
Hi, Jane! Thanks for the invitation — your site sounds great. I’ll check it out. Thanks for visiting! Love, Wardeh
I was just thinking, you could sell those on eBay and make a killing.
That’s sweet of you! I don’t know about having them fit — standard sizing and all that… But it is worth thinking about! Thanks, Lisa. Love, Wardeh
You have been very busy today! You are so talented, creative and definitely amazing! WOW, Wardeh! Thank you! Mom
Well, I am so very impressed.
I was wondering why you would want water repellent pants. I’m thinking why would her children want to be out in the rain long enough to have those pants. Then I see that they are going sledding. That’s when the lightbulb went off. Oh Yeah, it snows in other places. LOL Snow was not on the brain, since I live in Florida. LOL
Michelle, actually my children do like to be out in the rain, too. So the pants will be useful in our usual rainy weather — a great help! I’m reading a historical fiction book about the settling of Florida — Sweet Mystic Communion by Jane Kirkpatrick. It is really good and I’m learning alot about where you live! Or at least, the history of where you live. Love, Wardeh
Sweet find!