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Sewing for Boys blog tour and giveaway!

Everybody know how hard it is to find nice clothes for boys. Now you think that you can always make them yourself, but where’s the sewing patterns?! It seems that nice sewing pattern for boys are even harder to find.

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Sewing for Boys

So I was very excited when I heard about Sewing for Boys by Shelly Figueroa and Karen LePage from Patterns by Figgy’s. This book features 24 projects to make a handmade wardrobe for boys. All sewing level is welcomed here, from beginner to advanced. It’s about time we have books like this!

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Shirt and pants

I have finished one project from this book, the Henry shirt pattern, and really love the result! It is tagged as an advanced project, but there are lots of other projects in the book in beginner and intermediate sewing level.

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Pattern sheets
The book comes with full-sized pattern sheets in multisize range from babies up to 6-7 years old. I love that the pattern sheets are strong and durable. The pattern has to be traced before use, the original is stored and can be reused again as the child gets bigger.
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Instructions
All the projects come with detailed instructions with diagrams. I am used to Japanese pattern which always have lots of diagrams and very little text (which I can’t read anyway), so the instructions in this book felt like a lot of text when I check them out.
But once I really read them, the step-by-step  instructions are quite clear and easy to follow. I didn’t have any particular problem when making the shirt. I just wish that there were flat sketches in addition to the photos, so the lines and details can be seen more clearly.
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Romper, hat, shirt, and pants
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Jacket, pants, and robe

I think all the projects in this book really consider the fact that boys are meant to run around and carry lots of stuff in their pockets. The clothes are designed to be comfortable for daily wear and easy to put on. The simple lines of the design are versatile, different kind of fabric and patterns can be used to achieve different looks, from formal to casual.

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T-shirt and carry all
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Raglan tee, pants, hoodie

Next on my list is this Luka hoodie! In addition to the big front pocket, the hoodie also has a secret pocket under that flap. Yay for more pockets! The days are getting cooler now so a hoodie is good addition to Sidra’s wardrobe.

You can buy Sewing for Boys from Pattern by Figgy’s website, etsy, or Amazon. Or you can win one here! Wiley Publishing will send one book to the winner of this giveaway.

  • To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment in this post. One entry per person.
  • Please make sure that you fill the email column correctly so I can contact you (the email won’t be published).
  • The giveaway is open to everyone, anywhere in the world.
  • One winner will be chosen random.
  • I will announce the winner on Friday, September 16, 2011.

Good luck! Don’t forget to check out Wiley Craft blog to read about their upcoming publications and author Q&As, as well as free patterns and tutorials!

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  5. I would love to win a copy of this book! I have two boys that I love to sew for, but good patterns for boys are hard to find. I was very excited to see a book dedicated to sewing for boys!

  6. I love the hoodie but perhaps it is a little beyond my skill set at the momment I think I would have to start with something a little easier.

  9. Yay! Yay! I want I want!!!!!
    I just got my sewing machine!! Hope to win this so I can sew for my boy! Pick me! Pick Me! 🙂

  10. I am always on the search for cute, yet hip clothes for my 4 year old. I am always amazed at the lack of patterns and options available. My little guy loves “soft” pants with elastic waist. I never want to but just jogging pants. I am so excited about this book and all the options that await!
    Thanks for this offer. I am always inspired by your creations.

  12. I have two boys myself and would like to make nice things for them too
    I am in!!!

    Regards and thanks
    Maren

  14. I am so excited about this book! We are expecting our first child in October, A BOY!, and I have plans to try to make his wardrobe through the years. After years of not sewing, it is all I can think about now!

  16. Oh, I just ran across this book the other day and thought it would be a great book to own! I don’t often feel that way, but sewing patterns for boys are so very hard to find.

  18. YAY~sewing for “boys!” ~my almost 8yo can use some new clothes!! : ))
    Thank you Novita~great giveaway!! I can’t wait to see what you make from the book!!!

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