Spring "Balthazar" Pattern...

~I was looking for a boy's tunic pattern that was simple design, with a worldy flair and quick to sew up. The tunic Balthazar by Citronille was exactly what I was looking for. I have looked and looked through the english patterns--trying to find a top that was European and classic--I had this vision in my head, so when I found it through Citronille, I was eager to sew one for my son.

~I tried to snap this photo before school one morning, and my hands were not too steady (neither was the model)..."stand still....no....arms down....NOT the "walking like and egyptian" pose again..."...aye yih yih!

~I finally had to capture him while he was brushing his teeth...

~This time, I quick took a photo when I summoned him to my sewing space...again before school (and thus before lunch or art or recess...to muck up his clothes)...

~Both of these fabrics came from Jo-ann's fabric store. I purchased the camo spider fabric several months ago, and just had enough for this pattern. As mentioned before, I almost always cut two of a pattern, and I had to find another fabric for this pattern.

~I stood in Jo-ann's pulling out every bolt of fabric (while my sweet three year old was also pulling out fabric...ugg) that seemed even remotely interesting, and I couldn't find anything that would work. I wanted this top to be inexpensive (reads: had a coupon), and was insistent that I was not leaving that store without fabric for this shirt. So that is when I spied the wavy blue to green fabric...

~so to review the pattern, I am crazy about it. I love the fit, very wearable/comfortable, and fits my 8 year olds "modus operendi".

~I made a size 10 and would made the size 12 for him next time. He wants to wear a shirt under, so needs extra room. I like "collared" shirts, and the mandarin collar is easy to attach. The placket is the most challenging part and I like you tube for instruction...

~I also omitted the buttons...I know he would never use them...