Woohoo!
We made it to the second week of Project Run and Play! Thank you so much for your votes last week and your feedback. The next round of voting is now open, you can visit Project Run and Play, HERE, to vote for your favorite outfit. This week, the theme is BOY and, as you’ve probably noticed, I don’t usually do “boy.” In fact, other than Halloween costumes and an embellished onesie here and there, this is the first outfit I’ve ever made for a boy. I hope it doesn’t show!
So…I may not have my own boys and I may not do a lot of sewing for boys, but I do know that boys love their gear! A place to stash Hot Wheels, rocks, tools, and dirt – that was my inspiration for this outfit. I wanted to create an outfit that was wearable and stylish, while also having plenty of storage.
I’m calling it the Mr. Carpenter look.
The outfit also has a long-sleeve knit shirt, accented with brown rib-knit around the neck and sleeves. The knit is soft and on the thicker side, making it easy to work with and comfortable to wear. I screenprinted a hammer on the front of the shirt for a fun emphasis on my theme. When I finished the shirt, I came running in to my husband waving it around, shouting “Are you sure you don’t want to try for a boy, honey? Look how cute!!” It was a funny moment….for me, that is.
For the sherpa vest, I used the same pattern that I made for the shirt, enlarging it slightly and sewing each seam wrong sides together, so that the fuzzy, sherpa lining was exposed. I folded back each seam and topstitched it down. The neckline and armholes are finished with brown rib-knit.
Finally, I created a little man tool belt with plenty of additional storage. The tool belt was made from vinyl and nylon strapping and lined with a construction-themed cotton print. It wraps around the waist and snaps together on a side flap.
Sweetie Pie Bakery says
That vest looks so cozy! What a cute little guy 🙂
The Davis Family says
Love that little guy!!! Great job, Stef!
Kristie-Creating Chaos says
I can only imagine the look of horror on poor Graham’s face. Lol. I really like the outfit. You did a great job, especially because you don’t usually sew for boy. The vest is my favorite part of the outfit. Good luck!
Laura @ ON{thelaundry}LINE says
OK I love that first pictures because I can totally visualize him stomping around with that special toddler stompy-walk and it makes me just want to squeeze him.
I loooove that sherpa vest. Who knows, maybe third time will be the charm and I’ll have a boy this round 😉 (my husband is terrified at that idea! LOL)
toots2u says
So many cute outfits again this week…but you got my vote. You did a great job!!
kate says
so many little details! great work!
Danielle says
That tool belt is so clever!! What a great idea. It is the perfect accessory for a little boy. Mine would love one. Great job. Sewing without patterns is hard!!
Your comment about trying for a boy cracked me up!
Sandy b says
Hi Stef, You sure had me laughing up a storm here.
You are sooooo funny… {try for a boy} I never tried for a boy…
I always thought I would be the mommy with 6 girls! So good luck after my first 2 girls… well you know. Now I have 3 of each…
And yes we have a lot of tools, tool belts… etc.
Dirt and bolts and nuts…
And me going nuts.
But, you did great…
I love the pants…
done without a pattern? You did awesome.
I would love to have insight about the pockets. Did your machine have a hard time with the thickness?
Okay I am going over to vote now!
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Great weekend to you!