For My Buddy

Lately I've been calling Sawyer "Buddy." I think it's because I'm about to call him Baby and I know he's not a baby anymore, but the "B-" sound has already started to form on my lips and I can't stop it, so I roll it into Bbbuddy.

So, I sewed for Buddy. He needed some more big boy summer clothes. He can still wear all of the shorts I made for him last year, but the matching onesies don't fit.

The above little number was sewn from the blue gingham sent to me by Julia. It's not like regular gingham. It feels a little stretchy and maybe Spandexy.


And this little outfit is from some fabric I picked up in the winter, knowing it would become shorts for Sawyer. I had forgotten about it and found it in my use-immediately pile (when I found the pillowcase for Spenser's dress). I only had a small piece and if I didn't make them this summer, there wouldn't be enough left to make anything useful with it. Use it or lose it.

(Note to self: Next time take a picture of the outfit before giving him a free Slurpee...)

Comments

nikko said…
I think I call all my boys buddy. You're right it's probably evolved from baby and I just never noticed it that way. Plus, it's easy to have something that they all respond to. Some better than others. ;o)
8:29 AM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
I love that you call him buddy. he is so adorable! and the outfits look great.
9:20 AM EDT
Karyn said…
Sawyer is so cute!!!

And I love your "use it or lose it" theory. Great stuff!
9:55 AM EDT
Emily said…
Sawyer is a darling! And a perfect model for your creations!
10:17 AM EDT
Stacey said…
Love that picture...and the hair is so cute!
10:18 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Haha, I was wondering what that spot on the top was...I thought maybe strawberry.

DD is over 2 years old and DS still calls her Baby. I have a feeling this nickname is going to stick for life.
10:41 AM EDT
Tori Leslie said…
Hey I love those, they are so cute. And he is way too cute, they're dangerous when they are that cute!
11:45 AM EDT
periwinkle said…
love your little outfits, wow he looks so much older in that pic , could he get any more cute
lisa x
12:48 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Well done Lera for being so organised with your use it pile. I think the outfits are gorgeous- just right for a growing boy so play in.
7:47 PM EDT
hooli said…
oh sweet... I am so glad to help you clad buddy! that is weird gingham, huh? It's also got a longish check instead of a square check. i never could figure it out.
12:53 AM EDT
Jo-Anne said…
Cute little outfits. Just perfect.
Sawyer looks like a sweet little "buddy". Oooo...I just want to squeeze him! :)
2:42 PM EDT
Me and Him said…
Definately not a baby anymore. When did Sawyer get so big?
4:49 PM EDT
Berber said…
That blue and white outfit is so cute! I must start sewing for my boys!!
8:40 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
Hey Lera, I have nominated you for an award on my blog :)
3:49 AM EDT
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