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Seeing Red Shorts: CTB Day #8
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Seeing Red Shorts: CTB Day #8

I can only wish that it was shorts weather already! Nope, just getting a leg up on summer wardrobe needs. Originally my plan was for red pants. Red is Eli’s favorite color and the red pants I made him last winter received lots of wear. But then I decided that red shorts would be more fun this time around.

The shorts are based on Dana‘s tutorial for Kid Pants, and I just shortened them to shorts. Long shorts, actually. I kind of like boy shorts on the longer side, and NOT because they’re being worn below the butt! I used Dana’s tutorial for pockets, too. (Um, perhaps I should just turn this whole post over to Dana? Thank you!!)

 

I used a medium weight twill for the shorts, so they’re pretty substantial feeling. The pockets have a fun contrast lining with a street view print in cream and red (by Creative Thursday, The Red Thread collection).

The problem viagra australia cost of impotence is no more an imagination. All you need to maintain your health and fitness to begin cialis without prescription with. But as men search for various answers for viagra sales india find content now what to do in case they are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Even purchase viagra from canada pdxcommercial.com the blood appears again after the period. Perhaps it’s a good thing this is the last week of the Celebrate the Boy series. I think my model has become a bit tired of the spotlight. I had to barter an episode of Dinosaur Train for this photo shoot, and even then I couldn’t convince him to leave his room for a few shots! Gosh, I hope he doesn’t complain to his agent about his working conditions; she likely won’t be too sympathetic.

 

 

And what does Daisy think about what’s going on around her? She is content pulling books from the bookcase and ignoring the photo snapping. I think she’s pretty confident that after two weeks of boys-only sewing there will be a new dress for her in the near future.

 

Are You Blue? CTB Day #4
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Are You Blue? CTB Day #4

Electric blue pants! Wowza! It’s Celebrate the BOY 2013 Day #4 and for me it’s all about color — and pockets! Rae posted (twice!) on Monday about color — More Color! and Saffron Pants — and it was definitely inspirational. And since it seems Eli is growing out of his pants on a daily basis lately, what better way to embrace color than a new pair of boy pants! These pants are kind of like a bear hug of color, I think.

It feels like it’s been a long winter and the past couple days here have been either rainy or overcast. I guess “gloomy” seems like an accurate description for the weather. Let’s just say, it’s a good thing there’s no chocolate in my house right now, because it feels like the kind of day that’s perfect for sitting on the couch, watching crappy television shows and eating chocolate. A shot of color is the perfect mood-booster for days like this.

This was my first time making box pleat pockets – inspired by Rae’s Saffron Pants post. I love them, although I wished I’d cut them wider (next time!). Eli, of course, loves the animal pattern pocket flaps. “Thank you, Mommy, for making these cool pockets for me. Thank you, Mommy, for making these pants for me.” Followed by a hug. I’m telling you, he knows how to work it.

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I’m taking tomorrow off from posting. Have a great, colorful weekend!

 

Barefoot Chef: CTB Day #3
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Barefoot Chef: CTB Day #3

Woo hoo, guess who is making dinner tonight! My little barefoot chef.

I guess that means mac ‘n cheese is on the menu. And ketchup. Definitely lots of ketchup. Heck, if it means a night off from dinner duty, I’m game for pretty much whatever he’s serving.

It’s Celebrate the Boy series day #3. Admittedly I did not sew this apron this week. It was my Christmas gift to Eli, but I realized I never shared pictures. Last year I decided it would be great to give each of my children something handmade for every Christmas, and since Eli loves helping in the kitchen and loves trucks, this apron was the perfect fit this past year. It was also warmly welcomed by my husband who had grown weary of seeing Eli in my pink, floral aprons. Ha!

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Eat well!

Too Big Pants: Size Matters
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Too Big Pants: Size Matters

I was tempted to entitle this post “Celebrating the Boy Day #2: FAIL” but instead I’m putting a positive spin on my latest project.

I made a pair of pants using Dana’s basic pants tutorial, which I have done several times before. I drew my pattern pieces using Dana’s tutorial and a pair of my son’s new store-bought pants as a template. I also decided to go with a knit waistband to mimic some of the kids styles I’ve seen in catalogs lately (love these shorts from Boden).

I wanted the pants to be casual, baggy and comfortable, so I added some width to my pattern pieces. In the end result, the emphasis was clearly on “baggy”, as in waaaaay oversized. So my positive spin is that I have a leg up on Eli’s wardrobe for next winter! I should have taken a picture of him trying the pants on for me. It was truly laughable! Well, no need to hem them until next year — another positive, I’m saving myself some work for now.

I lined the flap pockets in a contrasting fabric for a little fun. This woodgrain print by Joel Dewberry is exactly the type of print I would pass over a million times without a vision for how great it could be. But I’ve seen others use it in some really creative ways that inspired me to give it a chance. (I especially love how Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest used it for her Woodland Picnic Birthday theme.) I have some ideas percolating for how I’d like to use it in a bag for myself, whenever I get around to it.

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And while I’m confessing to my sewing failures (er, I mean, unexpected results), I’ll also confess to my laziness on this particular project. I was too lazy to swap out the purple thread in my serger for something more neutral. So, purple serged seams are like an inside joke for these boy pants!

Here’s to hoping we all learn from our mistakes!