Blank Slate Patterns' Perfect Polo

My son's school requires a uniform and part of that uniform for boys is a navy, white or light blue polo shirt. So, after a few years, I consider both my son and I to be "polo connoisseurs." Typically, he wears a classic pique polo. They're readily available at a variety of stores, tough and durable - perfect for an active boy - BUT, they are not the comfiest option in the world. Not as comfy as the super soft, super deluxe Jersey polo I finally purchased for him at the uniform store. All polos should be feel like a t-shirt! Preach!

Enter Blank Slate's Perfect Polo Pattern. I'm super excited about it because (a.) It's a dressed up version of the t-shirt (choose your knit) so it might actually be worn. (b.) It doesn't look like a hot homemade mess. In fact, I probably could make a version of the super deluxe Jersey uniform polo and have it look nice.

I was a little intimidated by this pattern because I really don't like sewing with knits AND there is a placket/collar double whammy but I'm really glad that I tried. I have to say, it wasn't as difficult as I expected! Melissa's instructions are very clear and detailed enough that I wasn't left guessing at any point. It is as soft as a tee because, well, it's made from two. This was a great way to use up some sale tees that I accumulated a long time ago. I definitely could have used one XL men's tee for the boys size 7 if I had used a different fabric for the accent at the shoulders, placket and collar. By using the tees, I was able to avoid hemming either the sleeves or the bottom of the shirt - yippee! In the end, the finished polo is something I'm really proud to say that I made myself. 

 

Disclosure: I received this pattern in exchange for my review. However, any opinions expressed are my own and reflect my own experiences with the pattern.