Boy clothes are harder than girl clothes. Boys’ styles are simpler and the basic lines need to be good looking because they won’t be covered up with a lot of ruffles or eye-catching prints. It can also be a challenge to make something that’s a little different but not too cutesy. Thankfully these new pants met with the boy’s approval despite his reluctance to be photographed.
I have tons of this great brushed twill in several neutral colors. I paired this cinnamon brown with a bit of home dec weight woven stripes in soft blues/greens/browns. I cut the striped fabric into knee patches, back patch pockets and belt loops. I used elastic in the waist and stitched a faux fly. I also used the twin needle to topstitch most of the seams. I need to make a few adjustments to the pattern but these fit well enough. The boy tested out the knee patches right away. Good thing I got them in the right place!
Tags: boy clothes
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Pingback from Random-Charm · Birthday sewing on November 29, 2009 at 7:30 pm
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Boy clothes ARE harder. And less inspiring. I’ve made my girls dresses galore… and my boys only a couple ties!
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Hi, I have been contemplating making some pants for my grandson and have been reluctant to begin. Maybe this post will help me just “get it done.” Janet
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Super cute and very ambitious! (To me, anyway!)
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