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
This book looks like so much fun. Our little guy is just now 6 months and it would be fun to get to making him some cute fun things!
What a great idea! Thank you for the chance!
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What a brilliant book. Really cool designs, great photography too. A book that has finally captured the essence of today’s ‘boy’s’!! Will definitely buy this if I don’t win it here!
The book seems to be simply adorable :]
i’ve been eyeing this book – looks like it’s filled with creative and inspiring projects that are actually practical!
Making anything for boys is always tough! Thanks for the giveaway!
That is such a cool book!
I really, really want this book. Pick Me. Pick Me.
I hope I win!
Sidra looks so cute in his new shirt!
I’d love to win a copy of this wonderful book – thanks for the opportunity 🙂
I’d love this book!! I have three boys and would love to have a book of projects to make them!!
I would love to win a copy of this book! My boys need some new clothes & I need some new patterns… Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
I am so excited about this book, thank you for this giveaway!
Your son looks great in his new shirt. It really looks like there are some great projects in this book. I’d love to win a copy. Thanks!
What a great book!!!! I have a 2 years boy and I would love to win!! 🙂
This book is amazing. I love the Henry shirt. Since I sew clothes for my grandsons, I really appreciate that you can make the patterns for a range of sizes.
I love the shirt and hope to make a similar one for my own little guy
thanks
I spotted your post done after this one and saw the awesome courderoy shirt you made for your son from this book. It looks great. I very much want this book. My favorite right now is that adorable romper since I have a new Grandson that I can use the pattern to make something for him. I really love the hoodie and those little pants with the huge pockets. Super cute.
The shirt you made for Sidra is adorable! I would love to get a copy of this book to start making some cute boy clothes too!
I have 2 boys and would love the chance to win…thank-you…
I love that hoodie! I’d have to work up my courage to tackle the jacket. And your corduroy shirt reminds me of one that I had in high school and literally wore almost every day, I loved it so much.
I would love to win this book! It looks awesome!
This looks like a great book, I would love to win it!
I would love a copy of this book! And you did a great job with that Henry Shirt, I love the cord for this time of year.
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That corduroy Henry shirt is adorable. I wouldn’t mind having one! This book looks fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win one.