Summer has been crazy! With all the kids’ home from school
and a baby that is mobile as well things have become really unorganized. I have
so many plans and every day I work a bit on them only to have a small bit of
progress which is swallowed by the daily happenings of four children. All that
to say I meant to post this on Monday but it has taken me 3 days to get this
written, I guess that means summer is in full swing and we are enjoying it!
When I first mentioned that I might make the boys a 4th of
July shirt (our nation’s celebration of signing the Declaration of Independence)
they asked if they could all have shirts and shorts that matched. I wasn’t sure
at first but the sizing between the boys makes it impossible to buy anything
matching for all 4 so make them I did!
The shorts were made using
Dana Kid shorts pattern; except for Parkers I used this one from Caila Made which
I also used on these shorts. The sizing and fit of both patterns are perfect! The
only change I made was I added 2 inches in length on Brocs (he’s the tall one
;0).
I love a stack of freshly sewn shorts!
For the shirts I used Rae’s flashback skinny Tee using the
same measurements as I did here. For some reason my machine’s tension wasn’t
working quite right and it took to the last shirt to get nice hems. Now I know
what setting I like best for that weight of knit though so it’s all good!
That wraps up this kids clothes week and my 4th clothing for the boys! You know from all the kids clothes week challenges I have participated in this outfit here is my favorite and it has since been passed onto to Preston who also loves it! That is why I try to participate each time, I like it when I make something for them that becomes a favorite and is worn out from wearing it so much. that is my motivation and my drive to keep at it even though it can be frustrating at times ;0)
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