The easiest way to save on boys clothing is to let them go shirtless when it's warm enough. Second to that is to have everyday play clothes and good clothes for going out. Borrowing a page from my grandmother's book, only have about three sets of play clothes at a time, and 2 sets of good clothes. This saves even more money on clothes, and laundry. Reevaluate your cleanliness standards. Do the play clothes really need to be washed after a single wearing? 3 sets can last all week without laundry, just worn twice and changing into good clothes to go out. Last, buy these fewer clothing items from stores that offer a wear guarantee, Sears, Land's end, if the child wears out the item before they outgrow it, they will replace the items for free.

I'm looking for good pinafore patterns, can you point me in the right direction?