"Growing" School Uniforms

Around the world, the cost of school uniforms can be a barrier to learning, and a heavy financial burden on struggling families. Even more so for those with larger numbers of children. Uniforms are intended to reduce bullying, but 

"In Togo, where the cost of mandatory uniforms can keep girls out of school, CNN Hero Payton McGriff helped create a ‘uniform that grows’ that’s now a cornerstone of a movement that educates, employs, and empowers hundreds of girls and women." - CNN: These Outfits Grow Six Sizes, and Help African Girls Stay in School

Trousers/Pants/Shorts

• Closet Core Patterns: Mitchell Trousers "rather than adding belt loops, we created an adjustable waist tie that is sewn into the front pleat and back dart. If you make the right size, it's mostly an interesting design detail, but I do like that it gives you the option to adjust the fit if your body changes - we're stocking a slider buckle specifically for this, but you can also use D-Rings. You can also play around with front closures, whether you want a traditional button, jeans button, or an "invisible" sew-on hook and eye for a sleek finish."

• Helen's Closet Patterns: Winslow Culottes Hack Wrap Pants wearable two ways, not great for dirty activities (pant legs flop onto the flood when you crouch) making this design better for dressing up.

• Palazzo Pants PATTERN (Digital Pdf + Video Tutorial) wide leg trousers, adjustable, drawstring, pleated, front pleat, tailored, sewing