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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
- September 5 Made by Rae
- September 6 Sew, Mama, Sew
- September 7 The Southern Institute & Film in the Fridge
- September 8 Elsie Marley
- September 9 Noodlehead & Oh, Fransson!
- September 10 I Heart Linen
- September 11 Anna Maria Horner
- September 12 Craft Buds, Pink Chalk Fabric, Prudent Baby, Sew Much Ado
- September 13 Very Purple Person, Quilt Story & Sew Sara
- September 14 The Long Thread
- September 15 Susan Beal
- September 16 True Up
- September 17 All Buttoned Up & Bolt Fabric Boutique
- September 18 MADE & Wiley Craft
175 Comments
The book really looks great! I saw it the other day at the bookstore and there are some really great projects. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Hooray, I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.
Wow I love this amazing book. Looking forward to having it one.
I am so excited for this book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
so glad to see a book dedicated to boys.
Thank you for the opportunity to win the book. It’s already in my shopping cart at Amazon just in case. I have 5 very skinny grandsons for whom I would love to try these patterns.
I have a little nephew who I’d love to do some sewing for! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win (or buy) a copy of this book. Particularly after seeing the lovely shirt you made for Sidra. When reading about the book on other blogs I had the impression that it was mostly for little boys. Now that I see what you made for Sidra I want to make clothe for my 6 y old too.
I would LOVE a copy of this book. I really want to try the Henry shirt and the linen shirt.
I really love how that pattern worked up – really cool shirt! My youngest would love it! ^_^
I love this book and have it on my list of book to buy. I love sewing and finding patterns for my six year old boy is tough. I hope I win!
I would love a copy of this book!
Kate
I would love to get my hands on a copy of this book – and if it’s for free too then even better! Thanks for the competition and I hope I win 🙂
I would love a copy of that book. Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win the book, Thanks for the chance!
~jamie
I love everything I’ve seen about this book and the projects are just awesome. I hope I win!
I would love to win this book with all its great boys’projects!
I would love to win this book. And, being Swedish and into gender equality and all, I think the patterns would make excellent everyday clothes for girls too. They also need comfortable and practical clothes to wear when they play 🙂
Can’t have too many pockets!!!!
I have enjoyed this blog tour and meeting so many talented sewers! Would love to win and get started on my kiddos’ fall/winter wardrobe! thanks!
thanks for the giveaway! fingers crossed. the corduroy shirt you made for sidra is adorable!
Thanks so much for a chance to win, a sewing book just for boys is so exciting!
What a wonderful book! I would have many years of enjoyment sewing for my son!
I love this book – each and every project I would like to make. Gifts for the nephews!!!
The book looks great. Thanks for the giveaway.