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hwilbanks · #1 03-13-2010, 10:29 AM

Does anybody have resources for patterns for boy clothes? Everything I see is for girls. Petsmart had a big sale on sweaters a few weeks ago, and unfortunately I didn't have Peanut with me, so I went according to the weight size chart on the clothing and they were all too big for him.

I wouldn't mind making him some, but I don't know how to create my own patterns. Maybe if I made one or two outfits, I could learn how to from there. I'd love for Peanut to have something cute to wear. He does have a sweater I got him at Walmart that fits perfectly, and he loves wearing it, but it's cheap, so the seams are already coming out.

Wahmom · #2 03-13-2010, 01:09 PM

google Simplicity,McCalls & kwik sew patterns,the harness vests & shirts can be very cute for the lil guys

I use boy themed fabric,add charms for boys (sports,skulls etc),add bow ties.
If you have a Hancock Fabrics or Joanns near you they offer patterns for $1.99 about once a month also Walmart sells patterns at a set price-I think it's in the $6 range.
Just have fun with it-your baby will love it no matter what!

**measure around Peanuts neck,ribcage(right behind front legs) and from the base of his neck to the base of his tail then carry it with you it works way better than those weight guides**

hwilbanks · #3 03-13-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wahmom

google Simplicity,McCalls & kwik sew patterns,the harness vests & shirts can be very cute for the lil guys

I use boy themed fabric,add charms for boys (sports,skulls etc),add bow ties.
If you have a Hancock Fabrics or Joanns near you they offer patterns for $1.99 about once a month also Walmart sells patterns at a set price-I think it's in the $6 range.
Just have fun with it-your baby will love it no matter what!

**measure around Peanuts neck,ribcage(right behind front legs) and from the base of his neck to the base of his tail then carry it with you it works way better than those weight guides**

Great, thanks for the suggestion! I took his measurements when we first got him, so I need to measure him again. He hasn't grown much, but he has gained a couple of ounces. *giggle*

I don't really like sewing (people) clothes, but I do enjoy sewing crafts, like dolls, so I thought maybe making Peanut some shirts wouldn't be too tedious and I could handle it.

Wahmom · #4 03-13-2010, 01:31 PM

I don't really like sewing (people) clothes, but I do enjoy sewing crafts, like dolls, so I thought maybe making Peanut some shirts wouldn't be too tedious and I could handle it.
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SOOO totally with ya there!

Another thing that I do is look at the patterns online,print out the ones that I want,go right to the pattern cabinets then get to the good stuff-picking fabric and bling!!

hwilbanks · #5 03-13-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wahmom

Another thing that I do is look at the patterns online,print out the ones that I want,go right to the pattern cabinets then get to the good stuff-picking fabric and bling!!

LOL! Absoultely....MUST skip to the fun stuff.