Need really short school trousers.

DorsetGirl_2

DS2 is due to start school in September and is still only in a 18-24 month trouser (although these are getting on the short side so he may be in a 2-3 by September.

I usually do an M&S online order for DS1 and DD2 but the smallest trousers they have are 3-4, the same with ASDA and Tesco. Does anyone know of anywhere I can buy shorter school trousers, wither grey or at a push black?

(I am terrible with a sewing needle so taking the trousers up would be difficult!)

tanith

Taking up trousers is really simple could you manage with the iron on sticky stuff (forget the name) no needlework required..

robpw2

is there not a local tailor who can do it , i know in the westfield derby they have a clothes alteration service or look in the paper

mrcow

Just get the iron on stuff - really easy to hem, even I can do it!

Make sure you also get the adjustable waist so you can make it smaller.

DorsetGirl_2

tanith wrote: »

Taking up trousers is really simple could you manage with the iron on sticky stuff (forget the name) no needlework required..

Oh yes I forgot about webbing thats a great idea. I can line it up with a pair of his regular trousers.

We do have an alteration service near us, but my son has autism and mobility problems and I dont know if he would be able to stand still long enough, or like the fact someone was that close to him.

DorsetGirl_2

mrcow wrote: »

Just get the iron on stuff - really easy to hem, even I can do it!

Make sure you also get the adjustable waist so you can make it smaller.

I do hope the 3-4 will go small enough in the waist. He is really tiny and will be half a head shorter than all the other children in his class

pigpen

Next trousers start at about age 3 and are very tiny sizes.. I got them for 2 of mine who have a growth hormone deficiency so are very little.

barbiedoll

My son is a titch too, I'm a slave to the wonderweb!

http://www.uksewing.com/product_info.php?products_id=762


(I have used safety pins too, usually in the mornings when the hems have come down and I don't have time to iron/sew the bloody things back up again!)

Next are very good for small/slim fit trousers, also, have you tried a school supplies shop? Some of the primary schools do insist on a specific uniform and these shops may stock smaller sizes in trousers. The sales assistants are very good too, they will be able to pick out an exact fit just by looking at your child. If they don't have the size you need in stock, they may be able to order them in for you.

Hope he enjoys school!

pigpen

barbiedoll wrote: »

My son is a titch too, I'm a slave to the wonderweb!

http://www.uksewing.com/product_info.php?products_id=762


(I have used safety pins too, usually in the mornings when the hems have come down and I don't have time to iron/sew the bloody things back up again!)

Next are very good for small/slim fit trousers, also, have you tried a school supplies shop? Some of the primary schools do insist on a specific uniform and these shops may stock smaller sizes in trousers. The sales assistants are very good too, they will be able to pick out an exact fit just by looking at your child. If they don't have the size you need in stock, they may be able to order them in for you.

Hope he enjoys school!

And you have no legal obigation to oblige and there isnt a thing they can do about it!!

pinkmami

I have used the web thing & it worked. If you have Facebook why not make a plea on it for someone who could help you out in lieu of a bottle of wine (cheaper than a proper seamstress!)

mummyroysof3

my mum said they had 2-3 year size at morrisons...my 2 year old needs some for a wedding we going to