My husband's birthday is here and he loves it when I sew for him.
Sadly, this is pretty rare aside from the occasional mending and the fishing reel bags.
This year, however, I managed to copy his favorite pair of boxers (which he has loved to death...you know what I mean, right?).
I've never copied a piece of clothing like this and really enjoyed the process.
{I love the little 1 year old hand reaching into the frame. Ah, my constant companion.}
I managed to get the dimensions and stitching spot on, but can you tell what's missing?
Oh yah, the FLY!!!
Someone should have warned me that sewing a fly is a learned skill, not something you should try and wing.
Want to know what happened to the first fly I attempted?
So, the boxers have no fly.
Even though it seems very similar to giving a hand knit sweater with uneven sleeves,
I'm hoping my effort and thoughtfulness will win out over this little omission...
I did try and make up for it by adding a twill tape "tag" in the back since it's awfully hard to tell which is front & back without a fly. (idea totally stolen from Anna)
I am happy with the double row of stitching for the hem.
And I learned how to do a flat fell seam!
Fabulous new skill to have! (learn here)
Here's hoping he likes them!
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Gifts from the heart are the best kind and the most precious! Nice work!
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