Ta-da! The 2-in-1 Jacket from Sewing for Boys is finished! I am so happy with how it turned out. My sweet little George finally has a made-by-mom piece of clothing! Here are a few pictures of the last "button-attaching" part of the pattern.
First I had to get all set up for making the buttonholes. I really dislike making buttonholes, my machine is wonderful but not very high-tech so I some times dream of a having a fancy new sewing machine that will make buttonholes with the touch of a button.
After you have finished the buttonholes, mark the placement of the buttons by marking though the slits in the buttonholes. Just ignore the big blue dots, I ended up changing the number of buttons I used and moving things around a little.
To make it reversible, sew the buttons on both sides of the jacket. I did this but I am thinking about removing them since I really like the khaki side and I am not a fan of that one button that shows at the collar.
I think George was more excited about playing peek-a-boo behind his door, than his new jacket. But I'll pretend that those cute smiles are for the jacket.
* Go check out Jessica's corduroy version of the jacket and her wonderful toggle buttons, so cute!
Thanks so much for being part of my first sew-along! As promised someone will win these boy-friendly sewing goodies. I'll choose a winner on Monday. Just leave a link in the comments to your 2-in-1 jacket!
OH MY GOODNESS! That is too adorable! Ah geez, now I'm gonna have to make a light spring version too :) It's perfect on George, what a cutey!
ReplyDeleteAnd even though you've seen it, here is my link, just so I make sure I'm entered! I'm such a sucker for piping, and the colors in that plaid are so great.
http://alittlegray.blogspot.com/2012/01/sewing-for-boys-2-in-1-jacket.html
I had fun sewing along!
Looks amazing. Great job! Definitely going to get this book so I can make stuff for Luke.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is AWESOME, Tara!!! I love it!!! (Not participating in the giveaway as didn't do the sew-along.)
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect for a little boy. George is adorable in his new jacket. Almost makes me wish I had a little boy to sew for again!
ReplyDeleteLove the jacket and you did a lovely job, but that darling boy steals the show!
ReplyDeleteThe 2 in 1 jacket was the first thing I made from that book. I don't have a blog, but I was so proud and posted pictures on the Sewing for Boys - The book flickr site. :) The cutie in the leaves is my son.
ReplyDeletei tried to find it, but hopeless at this. I thought searching for your user name would find it... hmmmmm...
Deletei so loved this pattern I've made three: elephants denim/zebra for my son, and one each for his best friends: grid iron/denim for Jacob ( his mum is Canadian), and pink/ animal print for Mia.
ReplyDeletehere are my photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76961523@N06/6986588789/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76961523@N06/6983612083/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76961523@N06/6837488390/
I'm sure they will be put to good use as we are about to go into winter here in australia.
as long as you correct for the pocket position on the smaller sizes its a great pattern, i had lots of fun with the buttons and after making three some of the instructions make more sense!
Hi Tara, I've featured your jacket today...
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Saw your feature at Pam's and LOVE this little jacket! Adorable!
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