Wool Interlock Shorties

So about six months ago, I bought some 100% wool interlock and
then realized I was afraid of it and put it away. Last week I realized that all my PUL covers are uncomfortable for Jack and decided to switch completely to wool instead, so I figured now was as good a time as any to attempt some shorties for him. He's got 3 soakers; 2 Babyology and one JJBB interlock.
A long time ago, I believe my friend Juliea over at Gypsy Jewels posted a link to this blog that shows how to make a pair of pants out of a tee-shirt, and I tried it out and loved it. I was able to make a nice pair of stretchy pants with enough rise to cover his diaper! It was great.
So I was looking at Katrina's Pattern but I didn't know where my printer was to print out the template. I also found this blog with instructions on how to add an elastic waistband, so I kind of threw the t-shirt pattern and the elastic waistband together. The result was not as perfect as I'd like, but very decent for a first try, I'd say.
I used a pair of the baby's shorts to cut out the template, and left enough at the bottom for him to grow into. I also wanted them to be big enough to have some growing room. I also added an extra layer to the wet zone in the hopes that they would be nightworthy.


I cut a buttonhole in the waistband, as directed, and added some
3/4-inch non-roll elastic. They came out really well until the hem, which ruffled a bit more than I'd like. I think next time I'll just do the hem by hand.
I then used iDye in Gunmetal Grey, but I didn't have a pot and spoon that I could ruin, so I did them in the wash and they came out much lighter than anticipated:I still like them. They're really soft, and I threw them in the dryer and that was pretty awesome. I may re-dye them, but for now I'm pretty happy with them.

Here are some action shots:
I know where I made a few mistakes, so hopefully the next pair comes out lots better!