I don't think the mom-to-be is going to read this before the shower because, well, I'm pretty sure nobody is reading this.
The baby is of an unknown gender which was a little difficult for me to find a fabric that I was happy with. I had this ABC flannel in my stash so I decided it would work.
First a bib, the front is the ABC flannel and the back is a very light blue terry cloth.
Then I found a tutorial linked from Sew, Mama, Sew for a little diaper and wipe case. Here is the tutorial.
I made it a little different from the tutorial in that I added batting inside all the pieces so it is a little fluffier and has a little more weight that way. I used fabric from my stash for this as well.
I did have to make each of these items twice before I got them right. The bib had a way way too small neck opening. It wouldn't fit around Claire at all. I tried to modify it, but it just wasn't working out so I made it again.
The diaper case I had almost finished when I went to rip open the button hole and ended up riping all the way through the fabric. I had used a red piece of fabric for the pocket the first time which I actually thought was cuter but I just didn't have enough left to make the pocket the second time. I tried to fix the thing but it was just not happening. Oh well.
It seems like I'm always having to do things a couple of times before I get them right.
4 comments:
Those gifts are lovely! The case looks fabulous - love the fabric. Your mom-to-be will be plain giddy :)K
I'm reading :) I came from So Blessed through Sew Mama Sew. The blog world is one big circle :) You did a great job!! I have made the shoes before too I will need to make some for friends too as my little man is also out of those type of shoes.
Oh yeah! I wanted to thank you for the idea of using felt on the shoe soles. Great idea
Blessed and Grace --
-- Thank you for your nice comments, the first on my blog!! I feel so validated.
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