We went to a birthday party today. My “nephew” will be one this week. My, how time flies! Although I picked up some toy cars for him, I had to make a little something for him, too.
The latest Ottobre has a cute button-down shirt in it, so I opted to make that (cutting short sleeves instead of long) and a pair of Britches & Bloomers to go with. The fabric is from the nursery prints section at Joann’s. I’m rather partial to sea creatures and the guest of honor is a blue-eyed blond, so I knew it would be cute on him.
I haven’t made too many button-down shirts and this one was a little more challenging because of its small size. Overall, I think it turned out well.
Of course, I had to make something for his big brother, too. The pants are the same but I did not have enough for a second shirt, so I embellished a tee instead. I’d planned to do an appliqué but found out when I got home that the t-shirt had a pocket on the front. I made a little contrasting band for the top of the pocket and sketched a fish to embroidery on the pocket. Don’t see the fish? It’s because I ran out of time and had to spritz it off the shirt. It’s still cute, in my opinion.
Definitely a change of pace to sew for little boys instead of girls!
30 March, 6:00 pm
very cute!
I have a one year old and find this just so inspiring. Thank you!
30 March, 9:45 pm
Awwww, it’s so cute, Mary!!! Was this for a weenie friend? I too like sea creatures and loooooooooooove the color combos! I am highly impressed with your skills for matching fabric. I’m fine to do it on a scrapbook page for forget fabric lol.
30 March, 11:15 pm
What great little outfits!
31 March, 12:02 am
adorable. i miss sewing little boy clothes.
31 March, 10:13 am
The outfits are adorable! I can never find such nice boy prints around my area.
31 March, 11:04 am
Super cute! I’m sure it’s ridiculously simple, but how did you sew the contrasting band on the pocket of the tshirt?
31 March, 2:18 pm
Mary- I don’t have access to my regular computer or your e-mail so I just want to let you know that I’ve been without internet for three days and won’t have my own until this week-end. I still want your camera! So don’t think I’m ignoring you. You can e-mail me like normal but my response might be slow- I have to come down to a cafe to check my messages. I’ll talk to you soon!
Very cute boys clothes, by the way!
31 March, 3:10 pm
Different sure…but, still cute and colorful!!
31 March, 3:23 pm
What sweet gifts! I’m with Laura, and wondering how you sewed the pocket embellishment. You didn’t sew the pocket shut, right?