Today I’m posting for the Sew In Tune series. It’s hosted by Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! and Melly Sews. It’s a week filled with outfits inspired by music. I always love to see what everyone creates…such varied inspiration!
I had no trouble picking a song. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars is Roman’s favourite song and we have to listen to it several times a day. He loves to have dance parties in the living room. He jumps around and dances and likes to play guitar with a foam hand from the baseball.
Roman’s favourite colour is yellow so I bought this yellow tank top from the op shop a while back planning to upcycle it into something for him. It worked perfectly for the Rowan Tee. I made use of the hems already on the top which made this a quick sew. I used the sleeves leftover from a previous upcycle and some fabric paint to finish it off.
This was my first time using freezer paper for stenciling and I love it! It gives such neat crisp lines and I will definitely be using it again. I cut the stencil out with a craft knife, which took some time! It was one of the few projects that made me wish I had a digital cutter. I think the line ‘Don’t believe me just watch’ is pretty appropriate for a 4 year old… They are always coming out with new tricks.
I’m a huge fan of Pebeo fabric paint. I’ve used it in a couple of projects before (here and here) and I find it lasts really well. I haven’t noticed any fading with it. I happened to have this blue in my stash which was a perfect match to the sleeves on the tee.
This top has become a favourite and every day Roman asks if he can wear it. He gets pretty disappointed when it’s in the wash.
We’ve watched the video clip together a few times and yesterday Roman decided he wants a pink blazer like Bruno wears in the clip…hmmm, I wish he had asked a bit earlier, I think he would rock a pink blazer! So for now, the tshirt will have to do!
Roman was pretty excited when I handed him a pair of new shoes and told him they were ‘chucks’ just like in the song.
Patterns Used:
Rowan Tee – This is the second one of these I’ve made and it’s such a great staple pattern to have. One of these days I need to try out another variation that comes with the pattern.
Small Fry Skinny Jeans – This is another pattern by Titchy Threads. I love the skinny fit of them. I made these almost a year ago and they are a lot shorter on Roman now…I guess he does grow after all!
That’s a wrap!
Jane says
This is totally one of our fave songs currently!! Great job, love the stencil!
abby says
It’s so catchy isn’t it?!
Stacey says
So fun, Abby! This one is a big hit in our house, too. It’s so funny to listen to them sing along with the words and the video is fun to watch. Thank you so much for joining in with us. If you make the pink blazer, I totally want to see photos of your little man wearing it!
Annika says
Such a fun outfit. These jeans look soo good! And I love your picture editing int he first pic!
abby says
Thanks Annika. Thought I’d have a bit of fun with the photos. I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea or not.
Jenya says
A very appropriate line for a 4 y.o. indeed! The tee looks awesome!
Renee //nearestthepin says
Such a cool guy!! Love this whole outfit Abby – it’s so fun to be able to create wearable pieces with a personal meaning 🙂
abby says
Thanks Renee. That’s one of the perks of sewing isn’t it?!
Laura says
Your photos are so cool! What an amazing wall and I love the fun editing. It sounds like you’re going to have to make another T-shirt for Roman as well as the blazer. The whole outfit looks fantastic on him.
abby says
Thanks Laura! It was a lot of fun putting this outfit and the photos together.
Melissa says
1) This look and the graffiti wall pictures are awesome!
2) My boys love Uptown Funk. My oldest has convinced me to sign him up for hip hop dance lessons based on the YouTube video of the kid dancing to it.
abby says
I think Roman would love hip hop dance classes. How fun! I’m so in love with that graffiti wall too! I’m sure it will feature on the blog again soon.
Jane says
That is so freaking cool. He is adorable. I mean funky.
abby says
hehe…thanks Jane.
raachelle says
your little guy is adorable and looks like a mini Bruno. so cute. love the project I have my two grandchildren for a month this summer. they will love this project especially the lego one. thank you
abby says
thanks for stopping by! The Lego stamping is lots of fun!
Jessi says
Love it! My 6 yo loves that song too. Maybe he needs a “smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy” shirt. Haha.
abby says
haha…that would be cool!