One of my goals is to sew more clothes from patterns. So when the opportunity came up to be a pattern tester for some of Shwin & Shwin‘s new patterns, I jumped on it. These gals come up with some of the cutest patterns for kids! And there are so many amazing free tutorials on their site too. One of the patterns in their current collection is the Maxwell Top for boys and I LOVED it as soon as I first saw it.
I debated whether I should make the top a little more feminine by picking more “girly” fabrics, but decided to go with something simple and (in my opinion) gender neutral. I knew Yuki could pull it off. The fabric reminds me of a Japanese shirt, though I don’t actually know if the fabric is Japanese. I love the finished shirt and all the cute details.
It was my first time sewing a collared shirt so I had a little trouble attaching the collar. For that reason, I’d say this is a good intermediate or intermediate beginner pattern. Otherwise, the shirt came together nicely with pretty clear and simple directions.
I think she looks adorable! I know I will definitely be making more for her as she gets bigger. The pattern is for sizes 12m-5T! And it’s always great to find an awesome boy pattern. I can’t imagine there’s anyone who wouldn’t need this pattern!
Buy the pattern here!
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She definitely pulls it off! This came out really cute. I love the dark fabric on the back. It gives it a professional look.
How adorable is she!!!! oh and the top looks great too ;). I think it would be great in a flowery print as well. Great job Mie 🙂
HOLY CUTE. Isn’t pattern testing so fun? Love how your shirt turned out. She’s totally rockin’ it.
I’ve never seen a toddler girl look so cute and somehow girly in “boy” clothes. You are electric.
Thanks guys!! I do like the way it turned out. But maybe next time I’ll try some fabric that is slightly more girly. Maaaaybe. 🙂
I have been eyeing that pattern – love what you did with it! You have a knack for taking boys clothes patterns and making adorable girls clothing!
Oh my goodness I think you have the cutest baby ever! And the top is so cute on her! It does remind me of a Japanese fabric too
Oh my gosh I’m dying over that first picture of Yuki and those pigtails! Your shirt looks impeccably sewn. I’m going to have to buy that one.
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