After many reader requests for a pattern, some around-the-globe pattern testing and a few designing tweaks to make it just right, my pattern for making a customizable, leak-proof, training pant for toddlers is now available.
The Sanity Saving Training Pants PDF pattern offers
key features for successful training:
- Pull-up style, easy open sides (different from a diaper, but with quick cleaning access)
- Choice of snap or velcro side opening options
- Waterproof outer fabric to prevent leaks or blowouts
- "Feels wet" lining to help kids recognize accidents right away
- Custom-sized, elasticized waist & legholes for a breathable, but snug fit
- Pocket opening at back for inserts & adjusting absorbency to child's needs
My pattern allows you to select favorite color/print combinations for inner & outer fabrics, elastic and closures for totally unique looks. You can even add a fun backside applique for a kid-pleasing incentive that won't leave any leaky seam holes!
Plus a waterproof PUL outside to prevent leaks from messing up clothes or furniture and some handy, quick-open sides for easy removal after any potty accidents.
The Sanity Saver Training Pants Pattern includes detailed instructions, with color photos, full supply source list and helpful sewing tips so you can sew up your own fantastic, reusable training pants in no time!
You can even read a pattern tester review over at What's Mummy Up To, the tester who made this cute pair of pants using the velcro side option:
The Sanity Saving Training Pants PDF Pattern is now for sale in my Etsy shop, The Green Hedgehog.
AND....To celebrate its release, I'm giving away a few copies to some Sew Can Do readers! a Rafflecopter giveaway
This pattern made our potty training days SO much easier.
I hope you love it as much as we have!
I love that these are a pattern that you can customize, my daughter, as well as a few other young ones I know are oddly shaped little ducks and the training pants and pull ups you can buy don't fit them right.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to allow custom fitting.
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I need -my little grandson will be needing these soon!
ReplyDeleteThe feature is the "wet feeling" but I also love the fact my granddaughter can "choose" her fabric!!
ReplyDeleteLove these... I need to make some for my son soon... we're mid potty training.
ReplyDeleteFeel wet lining is most important to me :)
DeleteI love that you can customize these to make potty training comfortable and positive
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a pattern for training pants! These look great!
ReplyDeleteLove they are cloth but not appearingas a cloth diaper. Chittumsh@aol. C
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this pattern! Now all I need is a grandchild to make them for!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that the side closures can be made with snaps or velcro...so easy!
Very clever! Thank you for designing and sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love that the child can tell right away if they have an accident.
ReplyDeleteThey look very simple to make!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a pattern like this. So happy to have found one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea - easy sewing pattern and easy cleanup - what more could we ask for?
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ReplyDeleteI like that they can be changed quickly. They are also pretty cute!
Deleteso cute!! I love the adjustable sides!! Congrats on the new pattern.
ReplyDeleteI like that they are customizable and can be changed easily.
ReplyDeleteI really need those sanity saving training pants to save my sanity after getting in my 30 entries! Whew!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, thank you for letting me test your pattern. They were so fun to sew and I love seeing my daughter wearing them!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful to hear and am so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for helping to test it out and make the final version the best it could be:)
DeleteThanks Amy. After those sorts of nightmares with my first two I was determined the third one would be without bogus blow-outs and made these. She still had accidents, but they stayed in the pants!
ReplyDeleteMy kids hated wearing training pants and pulling a plastic pants over them. This pattern is much sleeker and they will fit nicely underneath clothing.
ReplyDeleteThe pocket for absorbancy! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI like that you can customize the size to prevent leaks and also that the sides open for ease of removal.
ReplyDeletethese are so cool!
ReplyDeleteI like the ability to add extra stuffing to them :)
ReplyDeleteI love that this pattern is so customizable. These training pant will be so perfect for my granddaughter, who has been in the PUL cloth diapers her whole life. She's already very picky about the colors and patterns she wears, so I would love to let her pick out the fabric she wants.
ReplyDeleteI think the pocket for extra absorbency is great! Love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI like the snaps on the sides
ReplyDeleteI like the pocket and side snaps.
ReplyDeleteI like the versatility I'm being able to adjust sizing based on individual child's needs-
ReplyDeleteBrianN'Mel
Love it being waterproof but child still feels wetness. I tried potty training but lost my marbles and gave up after 3 weeks. I need this when I try again!
ReplyDeleteSide opening /easily accessible.
ReplyDeletebluestarof2@yahoo.com
I like the quick opening sides for when there's messy accidents!
ReplyDeleteWished I had had these when my son was little.
ReplyDeleteCustomizable fit and easy-open snaps. Washable! I just finished training my two older boys, and these would have helped. But I do have a crawling baby, so I'm sure I could use this pattern in the future!
ReplyDeletereillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Yay!!! I won, I won! Bim so excited as my youngest grandchild will be training within the next 6 months as will his cousin. I will be making a ton of these for them both! Thank you SEW much!
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