So, before I got eliminated from Project Run and Play I was already working on both my movie look and my signature look. I didn’t finish the movie look, because after spending hours embellishing the fabric, I decided to keep it to make something for me. You’ll be seeing it sometime in the future.
But, I did finish the signature look – sort of. I made what I wanted to make, but I didn’t go over the top like I would’ve if I was still in competition – I envisioned Tater in a tank shirt with a breezy rolled-sleeve button up shirt over it. But I know a button up wouldn’t get worn as often, so I settled for a t-shirt for him. Bean, however, got the full look I wanted – a hoody coverup and trunks.
I am super psyched about how the trunks turned out! I knew finding some long enough and slim enough to fit Tater would be a problem, so after solving the fabric issue (microfiber board short fabric from The Fabric Fairy and nylon taffeta and mesh from Hancock Fabrics) and drafting my patterns, these were a cinch to whip up (even with the mesh linings) and I will definitely do it again. Click HERE to go to the tutorial on making the trunks.
Tater’s t-shirt is made using the same method I used for the Football Jersey tutorial
I always feel like I don’t sew as much for Bean. I guess part of it is that I figure if I sew for Tater, Bean can use it too when it gets handed down. But the little guy feels left out sometimes, “Mommy, I go photo shoot too?”
Yes Bean, you go photo shoot too. And look adorable in your terry cloth Baja Hoody, complete with drop shoulders and front pocket. Tutorial for that next week as well.
He’s picked up some of those modeling poses from his brother.
Since Bean still has those adorable stubby toddler legs, I didn’t want to go crazy with detail on his trunks, like with Tater’s asymmetrical curve and pocket, so we settled for contrasting side panels.
Though I wish we could have shot these photos on a beach in Hawaii (oh, Hawaii, I’ve missed you…see you next month!) we had to settle for the local man made lake and beach. The boys have no idea how much nicer the sand will be…
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I love that hoodie. Can’t wait for the tutorial
I’m so glad you still did signature looks! And doing all boys would have been ballsy, but I love it! Seriously cute, I’m going to be attempting some swim trunks for H now.
Love the hoodie and the trunks! You would have had my vote.
these are awesome! what lucky boys you have. thanks for stopping by my blog and your kind words about my sewing space!
What great beach-wear! I love the fabric for the trunks – just perfect! It’s a while until it will be beach weather here, but I think I’ll have to had that to my list of things to sew!
Awesome! I love the shorts detailing and that is a very cool hoodie!
Melissa these are so adorable!! I love both outfits and the photos are super cute too.
Thanks for linkin up – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/05/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-51/
Did you ever post the hoodie tutorial? It is adorable!!
No I didn’t – I’m still trying to work out the kinks so others can reliably reproduce it. It’s in the works.
I really like these outfits. They are boyish without a hint of girlie. I hope that makes sense? A lot of times I find the outfits sewn at home for boys are just too girly for my rough and tumble 11 year old. Now this look he could wear and wearability is important!
this terry cloth hoodie is awesome! do you have a tutorial for it? i would love to make this for my two grandsons.
thanks so much!