Would they were that? Colored Fur

It is time for another installment of Would They Wear That?   And this time I am featuring a very fun and wild trend ... colored fur.  I know that tweens can be very self conscious and not want to stand out, and this is definitely a stand out kind of trend.  But, I also think when you are young, you can really have fun with some of these crazy trends.  When you are young, you do not need to worry about looking 'professional' or being taken seriously.

So here are a few takes of colored fur that are on the runway for this fall:

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And the colored fur trends are not staying on the runway or in adult fashion.  Several boutique children's designers are using colored fur in their lines.

Pale Cloud

Mayoral Girls Pink Gilet

Super Trash girls jacket

I love how different designers are using the colored fur to create accents or go all out bold and rocker. This is a style that I think my daughter would love because she has always enjoyed a little bit of edge or something different in the clothes that I make her.

So what about your tween?  Would they wear colored fur?

Making Moto

We asked if your tween would wear the fashion trend moto.  So now that your tween said "YES, I would wear moto," you need to go find a pattern.

On 8 September we showed you that motorcycle inspired jackets were hitting the runway for Fall 2014 and the children designer stores.  But how to make one?  That is just a little bit harder.  There are some great zip up jackets out there, but not a lot with the signature asymmetrical zip that a moto jacket is famous for.

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So I have gathered some pattern options and a tutorial that should help you in creating your own moto jacket.

This first pattern is a hoodie, but it has a great asymmetrical zipper.

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And I think this jacket is just about perfect!  And it goes up to size 16.  WHAT?

Terra's Treasures

Over at Burda Style they have a how-to video for this look

The following patterns do not have the asymmetrical zipper but are a more traditional jacket pattern.  If they suit your child more, they could be modified to creat a moto look.

burdastyle blouson jacket

burdastyle zippered blouson jacket

Burda Kids 9484

I think all of these jackets have a nice shape.  They may be a bit boxy for a true moto look, but I think with some adjustments to the side seams you could manage to tailor them down.  The next step would be to modify the front opening.  Here are tutorials that look like they would get the job done using these, or similar patterns.

ana evers tutorial

Sew What tutorial

After modifying the opening, then you just need to add all the cool hardware.  I think zipper welt pockets and a few rivets and buckles should do the trick.

If you give this pattern alteration a shot, please share it with us.  And if you know of a better tutorial, or you make one, let us know!

Would they wear that? Moto

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Now on to our next installment of:

A big trend for Fall 2014 is supposed to be the "moto" look.  For all of us non-slang users, that is the motorcycle/biker look.  I did not know this was a trend because to me the moto jacket is pretty much a tough girl classic.  But, since they are showing up on the runways in various forms, I guess it is more trendy this year.

Tween Moto by Pale Cloud

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Especially for our kids that don't want to look like little anymore, this is a fun way to make an outfit more grown up but not inappropriate.

Some designers of children's wear are also getting in on this trend.

Pale Cloud

Super Trash

DKNY

Pepe Jeans

How about Moto in Leather Skirt form--Pale Cloud

I think this is a great look for boys or girls.  And how cool would you be if you sewed moto jackets???

But the big question is, would your tween wear it?

Harem Pants--Patterns to Make

So now if you asked your tween whether or not they'd wear this style and they said yes, we thought we'd share some links of how to make them yourself.

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We haven't tried any of these out, but I read through them and they seem pretty straight forward.

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Just click on the 'Source' to be taken to the tutorials and if you make some, we'd love to see them! Just post it on our facebook page or link up at the linky party in August (yes we are bringing it back so spread the word...it's been a crazy summer, but we really want to see what you've been sewing!)

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And if you are interested in buying something here are some patterns that might fit the bill (We have not tried any of these and receive no compensation for referring them...they just fit the description of 'Harem Pants' and therefore we are including them in this post).

Lazy Days Lounge Pants

Rabbit Rabbit Creations Holiday Harem Pants

Harem Pants--Would They Wear Them?

We thought we build on the jumper post and do a little on going series/post idea calling it "Would they wear that?" all in the idea of getting a discussion going about tween fashion. Also thinking that a discussion like that would help the pattern designers out there know that maybe just sizing up a pattern isn't the answer...tweens just might have different ideas when it comes to fashion. So not only will we be tackling the trends but some of the common things out there.  

So go ask your tween..."Would they wear harem pants?"

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I think it would date me if I said I can't think of these as anything but MC Hammer pants...but that's besides the point.  These pants seem to be quite the trend, even returning to the Fall/Winter lines of some of the bigger designers.  What do your tweens think?  Are they digging the look or passing?

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While I don't think I can get over the saggy diaper look I kind of think the pink paisley with the bow are really cute and they look comfy too.

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These seem to be the extreme to me...but to a tween they might seem a little different and totally on trend.

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Down in Australia they seem to be a little less extreme in the sagginess...these are what they are calling harem pants Down Under.