Project Run and Play’s theme this week is Sewing for the Boy, and I jumped on a project {ahem…or two hundred} for the brand new little friend about to be born (that I wrote about here and here and here).
I made little felted booties here, two fleece hats (why make one when you can make two?), and a little romper made with this pattern from Shwin&Shwin.
I changed the pattern to suit my comfort level, though. I really liked the gathering in the back, so I also made it in the front. I switched up the interior and exterior fabrics (the exterior is actually a pillowcase!) to give it a fun and funky look. I used snaps for the straps as well (not just to close the crotch).
I also decided to fully line the whole thing. This was my first experience with facing, and I discovered (after doing a muslin) that I prefer to just make a lining. Much less fussy.
Sewing for boys is so fun! While I love sewing for my girls, it is nice to take it in a different direction once in a while.
What have YOU sewn today?
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Cute! Someone is lucky.
Awwww!!!! I so miss having a baby boy!
They are lots of fun to sew for!
Lets hear it for the boy!! (LOL… terrible 80′s movie soundtrack reference) This little man is set to be the best dressed boy ever