A jacket for a little Englishman
It's about time I did a masculine baby project! This is the counterpart to the girl's version I made earlier in the summer, in case we have a boy (which is actually my personal prediction, though my husband thinks we're having a girl). :)
The pattern, once again, is Simplicity 2900. The fabric is a flannel-like houndstooth I found at Jo-Ann Fabrics, and the lining is a khaki-colored flannel I had in my stash. It closes with a single leather button, instead of ties, and features functional pockets (though what a 3-month-old baby needs pockets for, I don't know). Here's my favorite part:
Little elbow patches! Cut from wool scraps and sewn on with a tight zig-zag stitch. It doesn't get any cuter.
Labels: sewing
posted by Laura at
4:46 PM
14 Comments:
This has to be one of the cutest things *ever.* I found an antique wool English-y looking cap in an antiques store and tried to get my 6 month old son to wear it--no go. But if I have another son, maybe he'll love cute English caps!
This is adorable :) I LOVE your english taste! :)
P.S. thanks for your encouragement about learning to sew :) I have attempted a baby blanket quilt, if it comes out well I will post it ;)
That is so sweet, especially the little elbow patches!!!
I can imagine you with a baby boy - well, and a baby girl too, but especially a boy for some reason!
That is so cute!!
Polly, I would love to find a baby flat cap... it sounds adorable!
Elizabeth, a baby quilt is a great way to start. I hope you do post pictures!
Rachel, that's funny -- I waver back and forth, but on the whole I think the baby is a boy. Of course either one would be great. ;)
Tilly, thank you!
That's absolutely adorable. I love the elbow patches.
So cute! You are so patient to wait to find out if you're having a girl or boy ~ I'd never be able to stand it! :)
Well, that just couldn't be any cuter. It IS The Cutest.
How adorable!! I have thought you might be having a boy too, but since I have 3 of my own, I might be biased. :) Whichever you have, the Baby will be very well dressed indeed!
Well now... I do hope you have a boy so that we can see him in this adorable jacket!
How sweet! It's absolutely adorable! I love the little elbow patches.
Also, I just gave you the honest scrap award on our family blog. :)
That is absolutely too adorable! Those elbow patches! *swoons* ;-) Whether the baby is a boy or a girl, it will be well dressed!
Blessings,
Shannon
I love it!! That is TOO adorable, Laura! =)
When is it that you're due? I keep forgetting.
That is adorable!!
~Alyssa
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