For my August sewing project I was going to make Peanut a new jacket for fall. I have a pattern and everything. The other day I was reading a sewing book, though, and came across a pattern for a jacket in Wingnut’s size and got so excited about it I just had to make it right away. So I think Peanut’s jacket will be my September project and Wingnut’s jacket is now August’s. The patterns is from Handmade Beginnings and it went together in two nap-times (roughly 4 hours) and that included the cutting. I’d traced the pattern from the book a few days before. For the lining I used a flannel so it would be warmer inside than if I’d used regular, old cotton. It’s still 80-90* outside, I know, but it will be fall before I know it and considering how hard it is to get any sewing done with my two kids I figured I’d better get it done while I have the chance.
I love that the sleeves are on the long side so I can fold them up and show off the polka dot lining.
I finished sewing on the buttons just as Wingnut’s nap ended and took him outside to try it on and take pictures. He loves it.
Especially the hood.
He reaches up and touches it a lot to make sure it’s still there.
When he sees himself in the mirror wearing it he can’t stop grinning.
Honestly, neither can I.
SOOOO cute! You are such a talented gal, HSF.
Nice job, HSF. I hadn’t heard of that pattern company- have to check them out. Super cute.
Or, rather, book. Although no new babies here, so I suppose I’ll hit JoAnn’s instead.
Oh. My. Heck. That is so cute I can’t stand it! No wonder he keeps grinning at his little cute self!
Oh-my-gosh, that is SUPER CUTE!!! You’re so talented. I love this.
That.Is.Adorable! The schools here require jackets with absolutely NO logos on the front of them, IN SCHOOL COLORS, and I can’t find any. Looks like I’ll be getting this pattern and making some for my kids!
so so so so cute! And a HOOD! You’re amazing, but the looks on his face are priceless wearing it!
I’m impressed by the hood too! I just can’t seem to sew for boys, what’s wrong with me?
Em, sewing for boys is just plain harder than sewing for girls. I’ve been trying for almost 9 years, and am a borderline professional- and I still suck!
Thanks, everyone! I just love it and I’m glad all of you do, too!
I agree with Tracy. It’s hard to find stuff that makes sewing for boys exciting. Peanut had way more cute, fun things by this point but Wingnut just doesn’t cuz I can’t find much I’m interested in making him.
simply adorable – could not be cuter
Wow. LOVE. the pattern, the fabrics and colors. and he looks so happy in it!
So cute! As always your sewing inspires me to get busy.