It is hard to come up with practical sewing projects for older boys but here are a few that I completed in St. George.
William is wearing a Mario Bros. T-shirt purchased for .50 at a garage sale. Originally it was a men's XL shirt but I sized it down. He really is not in need of any clothes since James' hand-me-downs still have a lot of wear left in them but this shirt was too much fun to pass up and it fit his personality.
Peter on the other hand is in need of a bit more clothes as few items actually make it down a 4th time (from cousins-James-William-then completely worn out). So he is wearing a long sleeve hooded T made from 3 old Old Navy t-shirts. The pattern is from one of my favorite Japanese sewing books and the only change I made was adding the pocket. After listening to the first three Harry Potter books in the car on our long trips Peter decided it is his invisibility shirt and when he puts the hood on he is invisible. So you really aren't suppose to see him in this picture. This shirt we hope will last many good wears (and magical adventures) then be saved for Henry.
Peter on the other hand is in need of a bit more clothes as few items actually make it down a 4th time (from cousins-James-William-then completely worn out). So he is wearing a long sleeve hooded T made from 3 old Old Navy t-shirts. The pattern is from one of my favorite Japanese sewing books and the only change I made was adding the pocket. After listening to the first three Harry Potter books in the car on our long trips Peter decided it is his invisibility shirt and when he puts the hood on he is invisible. So you really aren't suppose to see him in this picture. This shirt we hope will last many good wears (and magical adventures) then be saved for Henry.
James's shirt was actually purchased at Urban Outfitters in Seattle - I couldn't resist. To him the periodic table is just as cool as Mario Bros. and Harry Potter. It is a men's Small but I didn't want to resize it because the boy is growing so quickly. Instead I sewed him some U of M jammies out of the same Burda pattern (sized 3-15) that I've been using since he was 2. This time I made the size 11 - I can't believe it! I doubt he'll let me post a picture of himself in them and I'm starting to wonder if he'll out grow wearing homemade jammies before he out grows the pattern. I'll be on the look out for some periodic table fabric for his next pair - you know just to keep them "cool".
So jammies, T-shirts, and Halloween costumes are my sewing for boys specialty. Any other ideas of what to sew for boys?
I am feeling guilty for holding on to your pattern books. I will get to work and trace those patterns so I can get them back to you asap.
ReplyDeleteI am still appreciative of your teaching me how to resize a t-shirt. I have done it to various t-shirts, and am planning to do more to some WSU Cougar t-shirts. We are back going to football games now, and I can't stand baggy sweat shirts.
I really like the color combo for Peter's hoody.
Marie'- no problem, take your time with the books. I'm just grateful that you opened my eyes to the wonderful world of japanese sewing patterns
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed you while in UT! Looks like you kept busy in StG. Love the sewing projects you are amazing! What about sewing sleeves under old tshirt to creat the 'layered' look?? My boys refuse to wear 'two layers' so I can't use tshirts and a long sleeve together. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBefore I even read the post, I thought, "Is that a periodic table on James's shirt?" How perfect!
ReplyDeleteLike your projects.