giveaway, kidswear, review
175 Comments

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.

P1230306.JPG
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!

P1230311.JPG
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.

P1230309.JPG
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.
P1230340.JPG
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.
P1230314.JPG
Romper, hat, shirt, and pants
P1230325.JPG
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.

P1230328.JPG
T-shirt and carry all
P1230323.JPG
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!

Follow the Sewing for Boys blog tour!

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you!

, ,

Related Posts

175 Comments

1 2 3 4 5 … 7

  3. This book would be perfect to help my efforts to sew for twin 4 year old boys that are long & lean – they don’t fit well enough in many boxier, readymade clothes. Such a style upgrade is a huge bonus! Thanks so much for the chance!

  4. i love the projects featured so far in this book tour=i can’t wait to get a copy!
    thanks for the giveaway.

  5. Thanks for letting us know! I think this would work really well for girls, too! My daughter likes running around and sometimes girl patterns can be a bit too precious.

  8. This book would be great! I’m hoping to do more sewing for children to ease my way into full-fledged sewing for me and adults.

    The baby in the first picture with the Blue romper and those cute fat cheeks?! I want to nibble ’em!

  10. I am so excited to see a book filled with boy patterns. There are tons of beautiful dress patterns for my daughter out there. He would love for me to make him something other than costumes.

  11. This is a great opportunity. I have been following the blog tour and am more and more excited about this book. If I don´t win it in a giveaway I will definitely buy it! Thnaks for the opportunity!
    Ana

  13. I would love to win this giveaway and be able to sew for my little nephew. His second birthday is coming up at the end of the month, and I’d love to be able to make some hand-made gifts, as opposed to store-bought.

  15. Would LOVE a copy of this book. I have 3 girls and a boy and I never seem to have anything to sew for him. Your blog is always an inspiration, thank you

  18. Would love to win a copy! I LOVE what you did with that shirt, and the corduroy is perfect!! Beautiful job!

  19. I have really enjoyed the “sewing for boys” book tour – I have found some lovely new blogs to follow (including yours!) and it would be great if I actually won a copy! Cute shirt! I actually have a Henry, so I just HAVE him a Henry shirt!

  25. I am so pleased to hear that this book has full sized patterns, not to mention somewhere to store them! It looks like a winner, and with three boys to sew for, would not go unappreciated in this household.
    Thanks so much for the chance to win it!
    Cheers,
    Christie

1 2 3 4 5 … 7