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
Cute shirt. I’d love to try some of these patterns for my little guy.
Great give-away! fingers crossed!
grz,
Els
I would like to win a copy please.
I love this book! The shirt you made for your boy is adorable!
My boys would definitely benefit from this book!
I would love to win this fantastic book! Thanks for the chance!
I am determined to add this book to my bookshelf. It was about time someone took care of our boys’ wardrobes! Thank you for the review and the giveaway…
naslyyadid(at)gmail(dot)com
superb boy-projects! i’m in!
What a great book. Just what I need, since we are expecting a new grandson in December. Thanks for the giveaway.
The book looks fab and I would love to be able to sew some of the items for my two boys. Thanks for the chance to win x
Oh… this is perfect!! Would love to have this. I have a four year old son and he’s like a straight line – so it’s quite difficult to find anything on shops that sits well with his body type. Happy days!
Even if I don’t win this giveaway, I think I will just have to go out and buy this book. I have seen so many different people recommending it, that I just think it would be a great addition to any sewing library.
YAY!!! Would love this book!!! : )
This book looks a lot of fun and fills a big niche in the market! One of my dear friends is due to give birth to a little boy in the coming week, I’d love to win this and gift it to her as something to use in the coming years…
I know a perfect little one to make sweet things for… thanks and please put my name in the draw!
Oh my gosh! This book is amazing!! I would love to get my hands on a copy and winning one would be awesome! Thanks for the chance!
I’d love to have a copy of this book to stock my little mans wardrobe! Thanks for the chance.
This book looks so fun, I’d love to win. Thanks!
Looks like a wonderful book! I’d love to try some of the projects out for my own little boy! 🙂
Yes please! Getting to see your post on Sidra’s shirt, makes me want to make some for my little boy relatives. (BTW, Sidra is such an independent thinker! He really knows what he likes!)
This looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win this book….no more excuse not to sew for my boy…hopefully i can win this. Thank you!!
I am trying really hard to win a copy. I’m following the book tour and leaving comments to win. Yay!
I would love to win since I have a little guy. thanks
Such a lovely book sure to inspire my sewing of my little sons’ wardrobes. I can’t wait to try these patterns.