11/28/2013

Sale!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We will be eating and just lounging around the rest of the day I'm excited my husband hasn't had a day off in a looooonnng time! 
Anyways I just wanted you all to know that Blank Slate patterns is having a Black Friday Sale, she rarely has sales so this is the perfect time to grab some patterns! I love her patterns they are easy to do because the instructions are so clear! Click on the link on my side bar to get this great deal, make sure you enter code BLACKFRIDAY at check out!
Blank Slate Patterns Black Friday Sale
From Melly: Yes, 2 Patterns for $10 with the code BLACKFRIDAY. This code will only work on 2 patterns; if you want more than two you’ll have to check out more than once. For patterns priced more than $7.95, the discount is $5.90 per two patterns. Paper patterns excluded.

*I'm an affiliate for blank slate patterns but all opinions are my my own.

11/25/2013

Black and Gray

Baby sewing is so easy and fun! It takes hardly any fabric and comes together so quick!
 I made 1 shirt and 2 pants that coordinate well together. I didn't get a picture of the black pants separately apparently though I used Jessicas newborn legging pattern and its so simple which is my thing right now! One note on the leggins make sure to use pretty stretchy fabric the material I used isn't quite as stretchy as I thought it was so I'm not sure how they will fit in the end!

 I used Dream Factory's free pattern again (and here) and I really do like this pattern a lot! You need to add seam allowances but really it isn't hard. The only issue I have had is with the smallest size the sleeves don't line up perfectly but its really not a big deal as you can easily just cut off the extra fabric.

 Rae's free pattern is sooo versatile! I have made a lot of them these last few months!
This pair is made with a really soft knit that I got for $1 a yard which makes these pants almost free!  I did white stitching for some contrast and added a pocket for a little detail, they might be my new favorite cause they look so comfy!


linking up to: madebyyoumondays

11/21/2013

Gray Nowhere Man pants

Preston needed new pants really bad and I was so close to buying some when it hit me I can make some!
So I pulled out Shwin's nowhere man pants pattern and set to work!

Preston immediately loved them and put them right on so I knew we had to take pictures asap or they might not be in good condition later because love=stains, holes and a multitude of other things!

 He isn't quite as slim as my oldest so I was curious how the waist would fit as I've had some questions since making Broc's about the fit being small. I can tell you that the waist runs a bit small since Preston is usually a 3 in waist and 4 in length (for patterns anyways) and in these pants although he was sized as a 3 they are  tight in the waist and he has a hard time pulling them on. The fit is fine everywhere else though.

I would definitely add some to the waist if your kids are not very slim or even normal sized its better to have them a bit big and room to make smaller than not. My kids are all skinny and need slims in normal clothing just to give you a reference.

Despite them being small in the waist I would definitely recommend this pattern it can be so basic and easy or more advanced. Plus both pairs I have made have been one of my boys favorite pants!

 I added some knee patches underneath so make them last longer than a day. Boys at this age go through pants in the knee like no other!


They are reinforced with 2 layers of flannel that I "quilted" over on the top side. the pants are made out of a nice linen blend and very comfy if not a bit thin for rambunctious boys pants so the extra strength will hopefully help!

Here is a very simple explanation on how I did the knees:
1. First measure where your child's knee will hit. I used some well worn in the knee pants and laid them on top of the pattern piece to get an idea and marked it.
2. Get your fabric you will use as reinforcement ready, serge or zigzag the raw edges. I used 2 layers of flannel, it doesn't matter what the fabric looks like as no one will see it.
3. You want the fabric to be a little wider than the pant leg so the edges will end up in the leg seam.
4. Then I pinned the fabric piece to the pant leg, flip it over and sew on. You could do it like mine in straight lines (much like this method), do circles or just a few lines at the top and a few at the bottom.

Note: Its best to this before sewing the pants/leg together.


linking up to: madebyyoumondays

11/18/2013

New Patterns Added!

Have you been keeping track of my free boys patterns page? I have added some ne things and I really think they are great!
check a few of them out:

http://www.mygrowinghome.com/2011/04/basic-boy-shorts-w-free-pattern.html 
Basic Boy shorts from growing home size 4T, I actually made these for P and they are great!

charley harper pj pants by craftiness is not optional 
  Charlie Harper PJ pants they are super cute! Size 3T

http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/2012/12/pajama-rama-christmas-pajamas-free-pdf.html
Pajama free pattern size 4T


http://www.homemadetoast.com/2012/12/toms-inspired-baby-and-toddler-shoes.html
Baby and toddler Toms it has link to a pattern to buy and a free download as well.

http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=%2fproductImages%2f_884000%2fff_884486_xl.jpg&w=400 

 This is a free Unisex PJ pants pattern it has sizes xs-xl hips ranging from 31-49 inches.



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 This T-shirt is for sizes s,m,l,xl and it looks great!

Click on images to go to the pattern
 Be sure to check out all the other patterns on my Free boy Patterns page! I try to update that whenever I find a new pattern so keep watch on it!

11/11/2013

SewBoy November 2013

SewBoy is here! Can you believe its November? I am in denial but I can't afford to be, ack! I just realized a few days ago that I only have 6 weeks to finish everything! I like to give myself 2 weeks before the babies due date to be completely ready just in case he comes early. People, I hadn't done anything to get ready up to that point, yikes! Anyways with Thanksgiving, Christmas and a baby coming in the same time frame I will be a busy bee!

Here some things I found this month, I hope I haven't posted these before when you've been doing this for 2 years sometimes you forget what you've already done!

Here is a mini tutorial for a boys Utility belt, its really a run down of how she made it and what you can add but I love the idea and I know so many boys who would love this! Check it out! 

 
boy's bias tape tunic tutorial. 
 AWESOME tutorial for a tunic! I love that you can use cotton fabric for this top, think of all the possibilities? go here.


http://www.allmylittlegems.com/2010/02/make-toy-toolbelt-from-placemat.html
This is a really simple thing you can make for your boys tools or cars or whatever he likes to tote around. Its not a full blown tutorial but it is so easy she just explains a few things and its done, really its super easy! go here for the instructions.
 
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/09/little-boy-jeans-refashion-with-uk-flag.html
 I love Ashleys tutorials and this a really cute way to add some dimension to your sons pants!


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 No tutorial here either but she basically added biastape to the bottom of her sond cutoff pants to make shorts, super amart and I LOVE the way they look!

http://dieselinbloom.blogspot.com/2012/09/cardigan-onesies.html
 This tutorial is a knock off of Feather Flights tutorial and I really love the way she does it go check it out here!
 
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2008/07/summer-sewing-childs-pool-robe/
 Does your son or daughter need a robe for when they are done swimming? this is a really easy tutorial for making your own, seriously easy check it out!
 
 See you next time!