or Upside Down...Every BOY needs a simple shirt. And we're starting off our Celebration with what I call:
The 90 Minute Shirt!
It's long for the winter, short for the summer:
It's simple, it's colorful,
It's The 90 Minute Shirt!
Based on the same construction as a baby onesie, the envelope neck is one of my favorites because it's (almost) mistake proof. And who can resist a little guy having this much fun in it?
I've done other variations in the past:(UNO image done by Freezer Paper Stenciling....Tutorial HERE. Image HERE.)
And though the first few times I made it, the shirt took me longer than 90 minutes....I've made it so many times now that I can even get it down to an hour.The collar is finished with a serger, BUT we don't want anyone to feel left out. So, If you don't have a serger you can still make it!
Wanna try it out for yourself? We hoped you would! The tutorial is right HERE on our site! (along with another tutorial that explains how to make your own patterns). You can find both tutorials in the buttons below or in the TUTORIALS tab at the top of the blog:
Okay, the clock is ticking. Ready, set, Go!
----------------------------------------Make sure you grab THE BOY button, in the right-side column. Choose your favorite: Red or Yellow! Spread the word! Help us celebrate. Make sure you scroll down all the way in the CODE box to get the entire code!
Want to see what Made by Rae is doing? Check it out HERE.
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Thank you Dana!
I like to make the shirt for my girl ;)
Cute shirts! Love the new blog look.
You are making me want a boy now :) lol. Super cute!
Yay for little boy tutorials! (Second little guy on the way.)Thanks.
They are so cute! And he´s haircut is also whery nice! I´m thinking about changing my little boy´s hairstyle the same way.
Lotta
Am off to make my little boy a new t-shirt..........cute
I love this shirt!! It's so CUTE, and totally "boy"!
I blogged your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-90-minute-t-shirt-for-little-boys/2010/02/01/
--Anne
This is adorable : )
I love this series you're doing and can't wait to read it all month long!
Okay, so it is official. I love you!! Thanks so much for this tutorial!
So glad your celebrating boys! Can't wait to see what else you do.
I'm excited for your "boy" tutorials, I have 3. Just wondering, have you ever combined prints for boys on clothing? I love how Matilda Jane clothing does that with girl clothes, but have never seen it done well for boys. Maybe it's just too "girly" of a look
love it!
HA! You make it look so easy! Wish I had a serger so I could try it. I will be waiting for more of the boy stuff, I LOVE,LOVE, LOVE this idea. Being a mom with 2 boys and 1girl, she definatly gets more Mom made stuff than the boys. Cant wait to see what you whip up next!
On behalf of handmade-starved boys everywhere, thank you for this! And even though it's not absolutely necessary for this project, it makes me want a serger even more.
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I love your shirts!
thank you so much. i have 3 little boys and a new serger! i cannot wait!!
ooh! I really gotta try this out! We go through shirts like crazy here, I never knew how rough a boy really could be
I love it when you share your tutorials!!! This is such a great shirt. Thanks
This is fantastic! My husband has plenty of tired shirt that can be brought back to life this way. I'm so looking forward to this month!
Oh and the button isn't working for me. Anyone else have this problem?
I love the shirts!! Where do you get your fabric? I haven't found knits like that where I shop!!
www.emilyguerra.com
I am SO excited for your "boy" month. I have a 1.5 year old boy and I have a pile of my husbands old t-shirts that I have been wanting to turn into shirts for him, but I didn't know how. So exciting! (By the way I live in Tucson and have known your mother-in-law my whole life. My Mom has done Unique Boutiique since they opened. I love her! Too bad Brady and I never hit it off because she would have been a great mother-in-law ;)
Hi Katie,
I just double-checked the buttons and they're working. Just make sure you scroll down ALL the way inside the code box to get the entire code!
I LOVE this shirt and can't wait to make some for my 3 year old! I especially love the yellow/orange combo! very excited about this boy month! My son always gets jipped! My gals get all the goods!
Thank you thank you!!!! I'm so excited to finally have some cute stuff I can make for my boys. There's always a TON of girly stuff so it's so nice so see stuff for the boys.
I can't even say HOW excited I am to see someone celebrating the boy. I have two boys and it seems every tutorial out there is for girls. I also tried a boy swap, just to get people making handmade for boys. Only one person joined in.
Boys need to be celebrated.
What a great idea. I don't have a boy (yet) however I know heaps of people that make this complaint -hand crafted means frills and flowers. I'm looking forward to seeing what boyish fun you get up to this month.
Dana!! I love this shirt soooo nice Thank God I have a serger but what stitch did you use? Love it Owen looks adorable!
Love this series. I have put a post up about this on my blog..yeah someone addressing the boys out there. Don't get me wrong I love the girl stuff- heck I bought the turkey skirt pattern and can't wait to make it.
tammy
how cute...this is on my to DO list for this week...thanks for shareing!!!
amanda
THANK YOU!
Hi Dana, i´m sooo happy we´re celebrating the boy! I love making things for my older son, and he´s really into mommy inventing rockin´ recycled "stuff". I´m gonna dive into this one and share it as soon as it´s done. thanks again! Clau www.handmadeconamor.blogspot.com
thank you, thank you, thank you, i'm so excited! my boy and i could really use some good ol' boy tutorials...
I am so excited for this month now! Boys always get the short end of the stick on homemade stuff. Now I will have lots of ideas to try out. Thanks for being so brilliant!
YAY!! I have three boys and have been waiting for more boy stuff! By the way I put a link to your blog on my blog!
Wow! Thanks for this tutorial. I've always loved this style of shirts! I can't wait to try my hand at sewing this even if my boy is now 4 yrs old. Never too old... :-)
oh boy!!!! hurray!!!
oh boy!!!! love this cool little boy!!
oh boy!!!! love that shirt!!!!
oh boy!!! oh boy!!!!! oh boy!!!!!
i'm totally gonna try this!!! I made one of your other tutorial's last week and it turned out cute. So on to this one!! Yeah for the boys!
Ho cute is you litte man:) I have blogged about what you are up to this month on my blog - steallng the button know.
where is his modeling contract? the stand up pose in the orange top, with the spikey hair and serious face. luuuuuv him (and the shirt too).
Whoop Whoop...party in my sewing room this month!!!!!
So awesome, love the shirts! I want to have a little boy really badly...I love the celebrating of the boys! Woohoo!
Love your blog...yours was recommended by another blogger at POM's Connect MEme Monday!!
Joining your blog now!
http://thepursuitofmommyness.com/
YAY!!! I have been loving on the shirts I've seen your little guy in for some time now and haven't ever made the time (and let's be honest, had the guts) to attempt the actual "figuring out of the envelope neckline" myself. Thank you so much for sharing your genius with us:)
(and ps -- congratulations on SYTYC! I wasn't surprised in the least to see you win it, but I sure was incredibly excited for you!)
-Emily
I am so very excited about boy month....I live in NZ and love your blog....not sure how I found it but I'm so glad I did.....I am having a boy in a few weeks and can't wait to make him some of your knee pad pants and these funky tops....I used to sew when I was younger and have found a new love for it...you can indeed take some credit for that!....and your babies are gorgeous to boot!
Little baby bums make me happy! I have 4, and what a wonderful way to show them off!! You are so creative. Thank you for sharing your talent. roniposton@gmail.com
Love it, love it, love it...
Great blog and great idea for a boy month my poor son is completely left out of my crafting life. Ifeel guilty now I have started to think about it. I'll be back soon to see more ideas. Well Done !!
Louise x
I just wanted to share my final project with you since you were my inspiration! http://dancetocreate.blogspot.com/2010/02/little-boys-onesie-or-shirt.html Thanks for the great tutorial!
i LOVE boy month!!! and that picture of tiny owen at church...adorable. i remember when he was that little :)
I wish I could go back in time to make these shirts for my little boys. I'm hoping boy month will turn up something for school-age boys. I'm tired of pajama pants! LOL
Always looking for stuff for my three boys ... these are great!
Thank you, thank you! For sharing your awesome BOYS tutorial! I gave you some major kudos on my blog!
Hey! You've done it! I've been inspired to not only start my own blog, but jump on the boy bandwagon! Ouch, I sound like such a follower now. :-( Anyway--grabbed a button, and I think I'm just supposed to add it to my blog??? Sorry, I'm still totally new at this! And I've blogged about the boy project you've inspired me to!!! If I've committed any breach of web-etiquette, please let me know!
It's about time! I'm excited to see what you feature!
I was beginning to think "We get it - large flowers plastered to the side of a baby's head are fun and all, but if I see one more twirly skirt tutorial..."
Thanks for helping out us (under-represented)mother of boys!
Didn't See my comment, so doing it again!
We love BOYS! And Want these pants.
Thanks, caysieriley@yahoo.com
LOVE your blog and your idea for a MONTH of boy stuff. I have three crazy and fun boys and am beyond excited to see what you've got in store. Thank you!!
Well done you for attacking the boy stuff! Cool tops! Cheers! x
Dana! You did it again! You made something simple, cute, and classic. I just can't get enough of your awesome blog.
P.S. That argyle tee is my favorite.
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
ooo, i'm new here finding you from antionette. i love this. i am excited to try it, and i am hoping it's easy to figure out how to make it bigger?? i haven't looked yet.
I LOVE this t-shirt tutorial! Thank you! I'm getting right on this for Craft Month over at my blog.
Mr. S is going to look uber cute in one of these.
First thing I have ever made for my son- this was awesome and it looks great.
ATate,
are you serious? First thing you've ever sewed??? I'm impressed!
Upload a picture to our flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1107392@N23/
I'd love to see!
I no longer have to miss the envelope neck of onsies! I'm looking forward to trying this tutorial; and I'm stealing a button! As a mom of 3 crazy boys who finds it hard crafting for them, I'm happy to pass you on.
I don't have a boy yet but I think I'm going to have to make some of these for my GIRL! She hates the tight necklines on her shirts and these look comfy and so professional! Thanks so much for posting your tutorial.
Cute! My oldest is 3 can't wait to finally make him something!
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