boys week

Its week 3 of Project run and play, boys week. Why is it so hard to make things for boys? Especially as they get older? I wanted to make something that was fun but also acceptable for a nearly 11 year old. I have just got the new burda vintage moderns book which has a men's shirt pattern and then 2 other variations including a jacket which was my first thought, then I realised there was a lot of alterations to make and a lining and it suddenly seemed a bit too much work!
I went back to the original Frank buttondown shirt pattern and removed the yoke from the back and adjusted the length, (though not enough) I was going to stick to the sleeves but again the cuffs seemed a bit tricky and time consuming plus it was all a bit wide and I suddenly decided to change direction and go for a short sleeved Hawaiian shirt (this was yesterday!) I used the collar from the book and after reading the instructions and looking at the diagrams many times (this book is not for beginners though I guess this is one of the most demanding patterns) I did a blooming good job of it!

the shirt still needs hemming, I'm going to use the overlocker to cut off the excess so I need Ozzy home before I can do that. I also forgot something very important when shirt making, BUTTONS, they tend to need quite few! Hence my project is not quite done but you get the idea

Next week is a valentines inspired outfit and I think its going to be Nixies turn again and there could be some crochet.