Something for the Boy
Ok, some of my other projects got derailed this week. Bug has been asking when am I going to make him something. I do tend to sew more for the girls... but let me clarify that he gets his fair share of knitwear. Gammy (Kimara) took it upon herself to stock up on lots of boy fabric this past week, letting Bug choose a few favorites himself. I was actually a bit surprised with what he declared to be his absolute favorite... an air force print. So boy. When did he pass that little kid "anything with puppies" stage? Anyway, I used McCall's Pattern 3193 and managed to whip up two pairs today and cut out a third. Bug loves that the shorts have pockets. I'm working on some appliques to make matching t-shirts to go with the shorts. I should have those done over the next few days.
Here he is modeling his new flame shorts. He wasn't interested in holding still so mom could get a photo for her blog... hmm... but he was thrilled with the shorts and called them awesome. I think they match his bike helmet nicely ;).
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Love This!/Appliques
Hi. I just found your site. I love it and I really like these shorts :) My son will be so happy. Finally, something for him! I also love your applique patterns. It says you take requests... Would you consider doing a pattern for one (or more!) of the mushrooms at the top of your webpage?? The are so cute and make for lots of possibilities. Thanks so much :o)
Mushroom appliques
Michelle just put up our new border today. I love it, too! I'm still officially on "vacation" but some time in the next couple of weeks I'll get applique patterns up for 2 or 3 of the mushrooms. And I totally agree with you... there are many different possibilities of things to do with them.
Welcome to our site. We're so glad you found us. And thanks for the suggestion. We are very open and love to be directed by our readers!
Kimara
Wee Folk Art Publisher
Thanks!
Thanks so much! I am excited and can't wait to see them. And thanks for the warm welcome :o)
So, is that a good pattern?
I'd love to make the boys some shorts, although to be honest, I was just going to wing it. But, I don't think I could wing pockets! Did you find the pattern easy to work with? The boys love to pick out their own fabrics at the store. I don't have too many kid-chosen cotton prints in my stash, last time we were there, J picked out some flannel for pajamas. Hmm...maybe a shopping excursion should be on the plate for tomorrow...
Tina
My crafty blog, http://squirrelacorns.wordpress.com
It is a very quick pattern. I
It is a very quick pattern. I made the third one today (already cut out) in 30 minutes or less. Simple, elastic waist with side seem pockets. I'm not sure what suffices as a good pattern... I normally trace clothes to make my own patterns. I can say that the pattern seems to run big (as I have noticed in the past with a couple patterns). I had to cut the elastic down an extra inch or two and his shorts hang below the knees. I know I can hem them more but he isn't a huge shorts fan so length is fine for him.
Michelle
Wee Folk Art Publisher
Well done Michelle! Those boy
Well done Michelle! Those boy shorts look really comfy! Kimara really knows how to pick the perfect boy prints! The flame fabric is so fun!
Truth be told... Bug picked
Truth be told... Bug picked out both those prints. At the beginning of the shopping excursion I was thinking about some cutesy frogs, etc. But he had other ideas. I'm so glad I took him with me. He picked out 4 prints. Later, I went on line and bought 9 other fabrics... just to have on hand, and I made sure they were more in keeping with his new "big boy" image. I did manage to get some lizards, turtles and goofy monsters... which he still likes... thank goodness! Mich... tell Bug I agree... the flame shorts look awesome... especially with his biking helmet.
Kimara
Wee Folk Art Publisher