Guest Tutorial + Pattern: Shortalls by LiEr

Today LiEr of Ikatbag is here to share a tutorial for these cute little boy shortalls that can be embellished with piping or made without for an even simpler project! She’s also got a free pattern for you on her blog to make it even easier to put together! You may remember LiEr from last year’s amazing Fold-up Cuff Pant…
Boy Backpacks!
1. Boy Backpacks, 2. Toddler backpack-4, 3. DSC_0763, 4. For My Mother (for Betsy, Brigid and Me), 5. DSC_0376, 6. Toddler Backpack (Made by Rae pattern), 7. backpack, 8. Airplane Backpack, 9. Toddler Backpack, 10. Snail back pack, 11. BackpackSide, 12. babym backpack back, 13. Toddler backpack, 14. Groovy guitars, 15. backpack, view 3, 16. Toddler Backpack
All of these adorable backpacks were made with my Toddler Backpack Sewing Pattern. Boy-friendly fabrics make these fun for boys and extra accents such as pockets, tags and applique make them even more unique!
SE Michigan Crafter Meetup – March 10
I’m taking a little breather here mid-way through our Celebration of Boys to remind those of you who live in the area that we’re having another SE Michigan Crafters Meetup in Livonia on Thursday March 10 from 7-10 PM. Someone recently mentioned to me that the term “meetup” made them a little nervous so let me clarify just in case it sounds terrifying to you: we bring our own projects/machines to work on and a snack to share and just hang out in a big room with tables and work for the evening. No pressure. You don’t even have to be social; some people just come to make progress on their projects. But it’s some serious fun, so join us if you can!…
Tutorial by Rae: Billiard Tee
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Toys on the GO! Even more awesome ideas…
Here’s another fantastic way for your boy to take his toys along to the restaurant, park, or grandma’s, a folding playmat bag. This cute playmat has buildings and streets and features a storage pocket, a strap…
Guest Tutorial: Toy Bags from Zaaberry
Here’s another great idea for taking toys on the go! You’ll love these cute little toy bags from Ruby of Zaaberry:
Here’s Ruby to introduce herself:
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Guest Tutorial: Magnetic Superhero Playset with Chez Beeper Bebe
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Roundup: Creature Feature!
I love looking at the Celebrate the Boy photo pool. I lose hours looking around at all the great stuff you guys are making for the boys in your life. After last week’s dragon slipper tutorial and this week’s monsters I started looking for some monsters and dinosaurs and dragons in the pool. Here’s just a few favorites:
1. 1, 2. Perched above the rocky shore, 3. Monster Snow Hat, 4. Monster Baby, Ottobre 1/10, #6, 5. Tissue Monster, 6. dragon sweater, 7. Yo Gabba Gabba Inspired Fleece Appliqués – Muno, 8. Transformers Pillow Tee Monster, 9.…
It’s a Giveaway from Fabricworm!
Guest Tutorial: Button Fly by Trula Kids
I’m so excited about today’s guest! I discovered Trula’s blog Trula Kids about a year ago and really fell in love with the bright airy photos from this Barcelona mama and the beautiful garments she makes, especially for boys. Trula is here today to share a tutorial for a button fly trouser, a detail that can make garments for boys really special. You’ll find this technique will work with most any boys pant pattern!
Here’s Trula:
I normally have a design…
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