This week the theme on Project Run and Play is your Signature Style… since I have two boys I mostly sew for them. To sum up my signature style I would call it ALL BOY… What’s more boy that flannel, corduroy and Batman? I will be linking this post up to the sew a long this week.
And when Batman wants to go out in disguise, he wears normal clothes… Boy clothes!!
This was my first button up shirt… although technically I used snaps because I strongly dislike making button holes… and I got these awesome snaps from I love Buttons… I’ve made a few collar shirts..and even a collar tutorial…. For my first collared button up I used two great PeekaBoo Pattern Shop Patterns…the Classic Oxford and the Classic Chinos {affiliate links}
The pants are made with a thin corduroy and the top seems like a cross between flannel and cotton… I got it at a market, so I’m not really sure… They are perfect fabrics for fall because they aren’t too thick.. This pattern comes with a great welt pocket option, but these aren’t dressy pants.. so I just put on square pockets and added a my label coming out the side.. The front pockets are a basic slanted front pocket.
And because I sew for boys… They grow like weeds and its hard to keep up! I sewed these pants with this in mind. I’m sharing this graphic today on Hemming With Room to Grow!
1. Cut an extra 4+ inches when cutting your pants pattern.
2. Finish the edge with a serger or a 1/4 inch fold over.
3. fold over a 1/2 inch hem and press.
4. Fold again to the desired length and sew.
5. You can fold up as a cuff or wear as a normal hem. When those legs grow, let out that nice long hem!
Its hard to be a boy… Even with bribery… photoshoots with this one are hard!
I let him keep the Batman shirt on under… I think it adds strength to my All Boy concept!
No post would be complete without some great outtakes… I love this boy!
Looking for more tutorials and free boy patterns?
Free Mesh Shorts Pattern and Tutorial
Melanie says
Great look and great tutorial! Thanks!
Joy Candrian says
Great shirt & pants for your son. Why is it so hard to take photos of boys? My grandsons usually just want to run from me!
Veronica says
Great outfit and definitely perfect for an active boy! Now, I need some of the corduroy! Love everything about it.
Stepper says
Great outfit! Boys clothes are so much harder to sew. You did an awesome job!
Emily says
I feel like boys clothes are harder!! Even just t-shirts… dresses are so easy :o) or can be!
Courtney at A Life From Scratch says
What a great idea! Being a mom of boys, I totally hear you 🙂 Made my way here via the Inspire Me Wednesday link party. Glad I did! If you get a chance to stop by my blog sometime, I’d love it! Have a lovely day 🙂
Emily says
thanks for stopping by! I’m headed over to check out your blog now!
Ula says
Great outfit! 🙂 I think I need to finally bite the bullet and make pants for my older girl! I love these ones 🙂
Emily says
yes!! you can do it! pants are easier than they look. The Skinny jeans from BAP are amazing!
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