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Boy’s Shirt Pattern Sew-Along: McCall’s M6428

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And here is shirt #3! This one is made also with one of Michael Miller’s new interlock knit fabric – it’s called Nordic Diamond and comes in a handful of colors. It’s super soft, very stretchy and comfortable, and just really nice fabric all around. So wonderful to work with and it looks so great all made up as a shirt.

Project: Boy’s Rib Cuff Tee

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

  • McCall’s M6428 (it’s pictured as a pajama top but it works great as a play/school shirt too, it will just be a little more fitted. I would recommend choosing one size larger.)
  • Stretch knit fabric – see envelope for yardage (I used the coming-in-August Patty Young prints for Michael Miller)
  • jersey/interlock etc for shirt main
  • ribbing for neck band and sleeves
  • standard sewing supplies

    • **Sew all seams at 5/8″ unless otherwise instructed. I also recommend using a stretch stitch if possible.

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    Boy’s Shirt Pattern Sew-Along: Simplicity 9499

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    michael miller patty young new knits

    Time for boy’s shirt pattern #2: Simplicity 9499. This time I used that beautiful blue Nordic Diamond print from Michael Miller’s new knit collection with a solid grey and it’s perfect! I made it a little big so it should fit him for next school year.

    Project: Boy’s long sleeved raglan t-shirt

    MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

    • Simplicity 9499
    • knit fabric (see pattern envelope for yardage)
  • ball point needle
  • walking foot
  • standard sewing supplies

    • **Use 5/8″ seam allowance unless otherwise instructed

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    Boy’s Shirt Pattern Sew-Along: Simplicity 2318

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    My favorite fabric source, Michael Miller, sent me some of their new knits to play with, and I decided to do a boy’s shirt pattern review series. I chose 3 different commercial patterns and am going to do a sew-along for each one and then compare them all and pick a favorite. Ready….GO! Project: Boys … Read more

    Lounge Sack Pattern Sew-Along: McCalls M6427

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    I promised this tutorial months ago when I did my first pattern sew-along (remember the wool bias skirt?) and here it finally is! I’ve been wanting to make a light-weight knit lounge sack for Linus so he has some cozy but not too hot jammies. He’s crawling so we can’t do a sleep sack anymore, … Read more

    Comfy Cozy Knit Baby Blanket Tutorial

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    Michael Miller just released a bunch of beautiful new lines, including some new knit fabrics by Patty Young! Lately I have been all about the knits – they’re so soft and comfy and … comfy. I love comfy for me, for my kids, it’s what I need in my life right now. I have a … Read more

    Skirt Failure: 6 Tips for Sewing with Sheers

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    I found a free skirt pattern that I’ve been dying to try with some chiffon and it was a complete failure. See how the side seams are bunchy? AAAGGG! All that work…not exactly wasted I suppose. Cutting the fabric out was much more difficult than I had imagined, but the sewing was a disaster. Next … Read more

    DIY Monster Pillow Tutorial

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    I’ve been having so much fun with Riley Blake’s new Chevron cotton prints, and making a little monster pillow/friend to go in my boys’ new monster themed bedroom has been on the to-do list for quite some time. This boyish fabric was perfect for the project. The great thing about this project is if you … Read more

    Child Pajama Pants Sew-Along: McCalls M5965

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    I know I said the next Sew-Along was going to be for a sleep/play sack, but this project snuck up on me first! I got some of Riley Blake’s new cotton Chevron prints and I wanted to make some fun and crazy little pants for my boys. They couldn’t choose just one favorite color so…the … Read more