Patrones #265, Model #37
My son is growing out of many of his clothes, and to fill in one of the gaps in his wardrobe, I made him Patrones #265, model #37. As you can see from the photos below, this isn't a very complicated little shirt and it actually looks like most of the shirts he owns.
The fabric is an Italian shirting that I picked up at Fabric Fix some time ago. The piece was about 3 yards, but this shirt only took about a yard. The plaid is uneven, and was a fun challenge to line up properly. As I look at the photos, I realize I could have cut the back so that the back pleat would have been folded so that there would have a been a white square at center back or folded the pleat differently. As it is, the white square is there, but enclosed in the fold.
The sleeves have a tuck in them, which I used for making the hem. The bottom of the sleeve was brought to the fold line and the tuck stitched, enclosing the raw edge.
I carefully matched the pocket and added red buttons just for fun:
Overall, this was a quick little shirt to make, and my son really likes it. My husband was impressed and said it looked just like any RTW shirt we could buy for our son.Parting Shot: Favorite Spot. Now that the weather is warm enough to actually open the windows, Kiwi has enjoyed sitting in the windows and watching all the activity outside.
14 comments:
Thanks for posting this pic of sewing for boys. After having two girls and loving all of the cute dresses, I thought there would be nothing fun about sewing for a boy. This shirt is so cute (and so is your little mister).
Summerset .- your child is like a little man with this shirt so pretty that you have done. I love the detail of the red buttons, maybe it was just fun, but this genial. greetings. Paco
Ahhh ... Kiwi is very protagonist this spring. I love cats
I have a son and daughter I love to sew for, also. I love the look of a crisp, cotton shirt! What can you tell me about Patrones? I've seen it mentioned before, but am not familiar...
One more question regarding vintage patterns. I have some relics that belonged to my sisters, but the size is too small. How difficult is it to alter vintage patterns, and do you have any resources (text) you'd recommend to help? I love your site, and visit often!
Kristine
Great shirt! I had to really look to find the pocket!! And you son looks pretty happy with his new shirt.
Lovely shirt Summerset, like you I love plaids and trying to get them even. Your son looks very proud and happy with it. And you know it's much better than anything rtw you could buy.
A beautiful shirt for a beautiful son. The shirt is really great and I'm sure it will be worn a lot.
Your son looks like such a wonderful little guy.
Cute picture of Kiwi! :)
What a handsome guy you have there.
And, you are FAST. Do you sleep?
What a great shirt and he's so cute wearing it!
What an elegant little gentleman. I love his big happy smile!
Gorgeous shirt and sharp looking model! Mary
What a styling shirt! I spent a few evenings looking at the back of men's shirts - there are a lot of different looks going on. I really like your treatment.
Wonderful shirt. The plaid makes a very handsome statement for your little boy and I think the red buttons are the perfect touch.
Dad requests a matching shirt, button-down collar, please. :-)
Your son looks very elegant in his new shirt! I love the red buttons detail!
(LOL, his dad wants a shirt just like this one for himself!!! I see you have a new project using what is left from this fabric!)
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