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procraftinate Intermediate Member since 9/12/12 Posts: 31	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/5/13 3:18 PM I haven't sewn as much for my son as my daughter mostly because there aren't as many patterns. I have made him a few ties and a few pajama sets but he wants me to make shirts and a tux. (strange request but he also wore his first tie every day for a month just because it was the first thing I made him) Where can I find patterns for what he wants and pants/shorts?
Sewshable1   Intermediate GA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 4:05 AM Probably your best bet is Burda; you don't say what size you are looking for, but Burda has suit patterns for boys, teens and men. They also have a costume pattern for boys with a tailcoat. Kwik Sew makes a separate blazer pattern, and a vest and dress pants pattern for boys. You could adapt them by adding a satin stripe on the leg, and satin lapels to the jacket. I am not so familiar that I know any other details, but I would think you could look at pics and choose the ones you wanted. Then wear with a bow tie and dress shirt, and you've got it! -- Edited on 3/6/13 4:13 AM -- ------ You can judge the true character of a man by the way he treats the people who can do nothing for him
squirrellypoo Advanced UNITED KINGDOM Member since 3/27/05 Posts: 1525	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 5:00 AM I sew for my nephew a few times a year and it's really hard to find good patterns for boys after age 7+! lekala has been my best source since they make any of their patterns to whatever measurements you put in. They've got a bunch of good casual patterns for boys with RTW details. ------ www.fehrtrade.com
Red Dragon Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2/4/08 Posts: 336	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 5:41 AM I've found Burda good too, and have used patterns from the magazines for cargo pants and jeans for my boys with good results. Some are available for download here ------ Tracy, Canberra Janome 7700QCP, Janome 4618QC, Husky S25 overlock/coverstitch
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6989	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 6:09 AM Depending on how old your son is.... You might look at Jalie (don't be put off by adults on the pattern fronts. Sizes for kids and adults are included in the patterns.) For casual stuff, I had good experiences with KwikSew shorts and shirts when my son was young. Lekala is an excellent suggestion; I'm a recent convert to their patterns and they are really enjoyable because of the excellent fit. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
procraftinate Intermediate Member since 9/12/12 Posts: 31	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 9:22 AM My son is just getting into 5/6 pants and closer to a 7 for shirts. I have never downloaded a pattern before. I have just used my first Jalie pattern for a swimsuit for my daughter and allready made a list of more I want to get for both of us. Thanks
Trinity. Intermediate MA USA Member since 10/9/05 Posts: 1325	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 10:53 AM Not a tux, but review on KwikSews vest pattern Jalie's got nice shirt, tee, and trouser patterns for boys. And I've used Kwik Sew patterns through the years, too. My youngest son's favorite shirts (raglan sleeved tees) are Kwik Sews. Burda's got some stylish patterns, but not very many of them. You could try Ottobre, too. I haven't gotten to any of their boys' patterns yet, but the girls' ones have been nice. -- Edited on 3/6/13 10:59 AM -- ------ Trinity http://thimblesthreadsandneedles.blogspot.com/
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2204	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 11:53 AM Dying of curiosity - where does a boy wear a tux? ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
TamNearPDX Beginner WA Member since 1/16/08 Posts: 203	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/6/13 2:07 PM What size do the patterns in the ottobre kids magazine go up to?
procraftinate Intermediate Member since 9/12/12 Posts: 31	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 3/6/13 2:44 PM Quote: marymary86 Dying of curiosity - where does a boy wear a tux? When my husband and I were dating I sewed him a blaze orange tux. (I thought he was joking when he asked for it so I said "if I getting a matching outfit"..an hour later we were picking out fabric and patterns, and I got a matching outfit)..he wants a tux like daddy's

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