Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

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The thermostat on my car yesterday said 96° outside. It's hot here in the southwestern desert, and looking through my kids' wardrobes I can see they are missing some hot weather clothes!

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}


GYCT Design's Bowmont Tee was the perfect solution to start building their summer weather wardrobe.

The pattern:
The options are perfect to last year round. Long sleeves for winter, short sleeves and sleeveless for summer. It has a cowl, hood, and a kangaroo pocket.

I chose to go with the sleeveless for both my girls. My boy opted out of a shirt this go around. I had some ideas and none of them were working for him. So just the girls are getting something this time.

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

This first one is a pink slub knit from a local discount fabric shop. It's super thin and light, perfect for summertime. I've seriously had this stuff in my stash for at least 2 years!

I cut her shirt out at a 3 width and a 4  length. the neck is a 3 and the widest part of the head is a 4. 

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

I used the same fabric for the arm binding, waistband, and hood. I tried to talk her into the cowl, but she demanded hers have a hood. A hood and no pockets. Seriously, who swapped my kid out for another one? I've never known her to deny pockets!

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

The second one, in blue, is also a slubbed knit. This time it is the thin stuff from Walmart. I know. Walmart. But I had it on hand as well. Might as well use it! And it is so soft!

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

Unlike her sister, this one demanded pockets.
The patterns are gumball machines. I got it from a friend decluttering her supplies.

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

I was originally going to turn the hood so the gumballs were on the outside but totally didn't process that one right. and I am glad I did it wrong from how I intended. It looks good. Plus there is no way I am risking holes and seam ripping to turn the hood the other way!

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

I like the way the gumballs play peek-a-boo as she walks around.

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

I love hood options even with things that are sleeveless. My girls' scalp burns in the sun, and if they aren't wearing hats then I would much rather them keep something on their little heads! Plus, it's a lot harder to lose something when it is attached to your shirt!

Sewing Summer Tees: GYCT Bowmont Tee {kids clothes}

I think I might need to come to some agreement with the boy so he can have a GYCT Design'Bowmont Tee or two for the summer as well.

What things are you planning on sewing for your kids with this warmer weather?

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