Sewing for girls is such a pleasure, don't you think? Pretty florals, spots, bright colours or pastels, or whatever, really. I still struggle with boy style. Oesch is the most boyish of boys too. If it doesn't have wheels, he's not really interested. But he does love to help out in the kitchen and I've been meaning to make him an apron for, oh, about two years now.
Note to self re: fabric choice: next time, just use a plain colour, or maybe denim and trim it with a bright (but boyish!) bias binding.
This black print, with green gingham binding and red side panels... what's not boyish about that? Well, apparently green gingham is a bit girly. And apparently red is for girls too. So I added a helicopter patch in a desperate attempt to override any (heaven forbid) girly traces. Helicopters = instant boy appeal.
Not what I'd usually choose to adorn an apron. But then, I'm not a boy. Der.
And for the record, my battle with bias binding (in my best Iron Chef voice) is O V E R. Thank you, Ms Leisl Gibson
Oh, the pattern is from Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, which I am steadily working my way through. The apron is for Oesch's Christmas stocking, therefore no photos of boy wearing apron. Hoping to show you more of my Christmas gift making soon.
x Sarah
Boys really are more difficult when it comes to handmade aren't they?! Love that helicopter fabric. Must check out Oliver + S as I every time I hear the name I like what I see.
ReplyDeleteWell done Sarah, it is gorgeous and he will be thrilled with it! The Captain's favourite colour is pink so my SIL found him a tshirt that says "Real boys aren't afraid to wear Pink!" it is a lovely pink colour of course! x
ReplyDeleteLove it. I have my mum's 42 year old Singer which was her wedding present from her inlaws who shipped it over from Scotland to Melbourne. After having 3 boys, I have to say I've not made one single thing on that sewing machine since the boys were born. I keep it just in case there will be a no. 4 on the cards, and perhaps even a girl?
ReplyDeleteI love the apron. Sure Doots will love it too. My boys have aprons, and they really relish wearing them while we're in the kitchen.
boys are difficult full stop! nahh, just kidding.
ReplyDeletethat looks amazing, I'm with Emma, every time I hear that name I love the styles, absolutely gorgeous.
sooo good to hear from you Miss Sarah, hope all ok with you.
Hugs ♥
Fantastic apron! He will love it! X
ReplyDeletelove it
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to know about your header. How did you go about making that - the story behind it. the how etc
(when you get time)
Michele
Boy clothes are fab until about 4 years old... Then they reject anything even remotely cute. Hopefully this is not in that box but I fear it is far too adorable to make it through... x
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