Sew Boy Week 13

Sew Boy is here!
Have you noticed that I have a Sew Boy page? Look up at the top under the picture and I have a few different pages to look through!

Makeitperfect shows you how to make your own see through bag, perfect for toys!

Sew a straight line made this completely AWESOME Quiver! I know any boy would just love it! go here for the Tutorial.

Cheri is just so cool. I mean she makes great boy stuff and then I found out she sings too! Go here to make this shirt!

Smashed Peas and Carrots has a great idea for a reversible chalkboard place mat! I think it would be great while the kids are waiting to eat!

Larissa made some cute boy hats for her guys! Go here for the tutorial!



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A library bag

This is our new library bag. Bright you say? Well...yes it is. I figure maybe I won't forget to return things when see this bag (we have had a lot of late fees lately), And the kids love it....

This bag is not amazing or anything, I just used the leftover fabric from here to make it.

I included lots of pockets for diapers, card, phone and quiet snacks (ya know, to keep them quiet).

I just sewed two rectangles together added pockets and handles. Simple and not very fashion forward, I figure there will be time for that later (at least that's my hope).

New Pjs for B

B is the oldest, so he usually needs more things than the other two. This sewing project was for him this time.

New jammies! I like the pocket on the back.

I just serged the edges, no hemming.

This shirt made me plain mad...I spent far too long trying to make it look perfect and then when I showed my husband he said, "whats that?" while SMEARING his finger through the wet paint!!!! I tried to get it off but it wouldn't budge.

I had to salvage it somehow, so I cut out one of the sayings on the fabric and appliqued it on top of the mess.

I think it turned out OK, but I liked my first version better, Grrr....
Hes playing with his PEZ and wouldn't relinquish it for the picture.

Easter lovies

I made each of the boys a bunny for Easter.
I didn't tie the neck like the original, because I forgot that step....Oh well they still like them!


They really are squishy and fun to hold!
(Even though mine look sad compared to the original)

B and C have been carrying them around all day, it makes me happy when they actually like what I sew :)

The middle one was supposed to be my fave, but the T-shirt was too stretchy so it didn't turn out like I wanted.

Sew Boy Week 12

Sew Boy

Its Saturday again! I started working on this before 5 am, so if I don't make sense you will know its because I should have been sleeping :0)

Cluck cluck sew has the best idea for keeping puzzle pieces together!

Here is a free pattern for simple baby pants. There are 2 sizes available 0-3 months and 6-12 months. I used it for these pants I just lengthened them to the bottom of the page (when you print it out) for size 18-24 months.



Julie made the most awesome Jedi quiet book ever!
(Thanks for the tip Adeela!)



Erica shows you how to make a faux vest for a onesie!


ikatbag has a tutorial for these cute cuffed pants!



Patterns to buy:
Hot Scot patterns has quite a few boy things to make and they all look so fun to make!
Go here



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Easter ideas

Here are my booked marked Easter ideas! I really wish I could make them all but...I am sort of a last minute person, I do almost everything last minute. Easter is no exception, I have not done one thing for my kids baskets yet and I only have a few days left! So if you need more ideas then here are mine!

I think this is a sweet bib for babies for Easter. Go here for instructions and free pattern.

Finger puppets are very entertaining so make some! The tutorial is great too!



I am making this bunny for P and maybe C too...we'll see
They are so squishy looking I love it!


These Marshmallow plushies are so yummy looking! I don't usually like marshmallow things but I have almost bought them to try because these bunnies look so good (even though they are made of fleece!).



I really wish my boys liked dolls and stuffed things more because I really love these bunnies. Hey that is a great idea I'll make me one!




I just want to kiss those cute cheeks, don't you? The tutorial is here (for the hat not the cheeks :0)



This is the cutest blanket! go here for instructions and pattern.

Sew Boy Week 11

We're off to sew for the boy!

Obsessively stitching made Sew Kools Fleece bomb, I know any boy would
seriously love to "pretend" blow up things!

maya* made has this great tutorial for a sweet travel pillow! I know its kind of girly looking but I think boy or girl would like it!

Just Deanna shows you how to turn any pair of pants into adjustable waist pants, I have used this one and it works Great!

Kimbo has some seriously good things on her blog and I loved this one because you use hot glue to make a bow tie! No sewing required!



Smiley Pomegranate made these cute pants and has a tutorial!
Love the pockets, don't you?




Patterns To Buy:
Fishsticks has a great t-shirt pattern, and instructions are included for short-sleeved versions, long-sleeve versions and a pull-over hoodie, Plus different versions to try!




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Hole in the Knee

B has gotten soooo many holes in his pants this year! I needed a way to make them last and still look cute. I mean the rest of the pants are fine, except the knee!

Start with a scrap piece of denim, a sew-able iron on patch or some other sturdy fabric you have on hand. If you are using regular fabric you need to serge the edges or zig-zag them, so there won't be any fraying.

(not shown)Pin your patch where you want it on the inside, I just slip it in with my hand down through the waist and put it in place without turning inside-out.

Next wedge you pants under the needle, make sure you don't have the back of your leg under there too, you only want the top and your patch to be sewn. I usually unbutton the waist and wiggle the pants down to the knee. It may seem frusterating at first.
If you have a free arm on your sewing machine you will have a lot easier time than I did!

Flatten, make sure its straight and sew random lines. You can back-stitch if you want when you reach where you want to end, or you can put the needle down into the fabric and turn.

See all the random lines and how I went all over? I try to stay with in the size of the patch underneath.


Feel free to do as many lines as you want! I usually do more but we were running late for school so this had to do ;o)

Here are some I made for my little sis. She wanted gingham fabric for her patches for a more fashioned look. I had to use 4 layers to make it more sturdy, we also used red thread to sew the lines. I wish we would have done more lines....Oh well!

Serger Projects

I have to tell you guys that I haven't used my serger quite as much as I would like, someone asked me to help them and to be honest I really don't know all that much! I haven't strayed from the basic 3 & 4 thread stitches yet and sometimes I ask myself "why did I think I needed this?" But I really do like it and the real reason I use it is so my edges look a little more professional.

Here are two things I did with my serger:

We had a few towels that were very ragged on the edges, but everywhere else looked fine so I serged the ends and now they look as good as new, well almost.

All folded up and looking great!

B needed a few more pairs of underwear so I tried the T-shirt to Trunks tutorial and they turned out great! His old under wear fit on the waist but the rest did not fit good. It was like he wasn't wearing any because they didn't cover him! note to self: Never buy the cheap white ones again.

Sew Boy Week 10

Sew Boy Week 10

With Easter coming in about 2 weeks I thought stuffies and clothes would be a good focus! Who doesn't love to squeeze a handmade stuffie?

Craft with Confidence made this adorable bumble-bee and she has a tutorial!
Be sure to check out her ladybug and spider too!

Sew Grown shows you how to make a rocket stuffie, go here.

anitasplace made a regular button shirt into this romper,

here is where she shows you what she did.

I am in love with these church waders! Sew a Straight Line has a tutorial so you can make your own!


Patterns to buy:
Sweetshop on etsy has this pattern for little birdie britches, cute right?



Leila & Ben has this cute cap pattern!


Do have a boy idea or a favorite website/blog that has great ideas for boy stuff? Shoot me an email to tell me about it : seemesew84(at)gmail(dot)com

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