May
22nd
Little Dresses
By Melafwife
I have
recently tried my hand at sewing little tops and pinafores for
Emily. I love it and it is easier than I
thought. I
really love the pinafore; a frugal way to dress up a plain top.
Here 3 great links:
http://www.made-by-rae.com/2008/04/free-itty-bitty-baby-dress-pattern.html
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=65
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=212
Dec
17th
Frugal Living: Cleaning Cloths
By Melafwife
Turn an old tablecloth into cleaning cloths.
I bought this tablecloth 2 years ago for $1 at a yard sale, I
cannot longer use it for that purpose, but the thick cotton made
some excellent cloths for the kitchen or dusting...
Cut an old tablecloth into squares or rectangles (the size is up to you) and sew a simple seam around the fabric.
I have also made placemats, napkins and aprons out of old tablecloths.
Many Blessings,
Melanie
Cut an old tablecloth into squares or rectangles (the size is up to you) and sew a simple seam around the fabric.
I have also made placemats, napkins and aprons out of old tablecloths.
Many Blessings,
Melanie
Dec
17th
Baby Wash Cloths
By Melafwife
Don’t throw away those old
towels.
Cut them into small pieces, sew some soft flannel to the back and turn them into baby wash cloths.
Or turn those towels into absorbent burp cloths.
Cut them into small pieces, sew some soft flannel to the back and turn them into baby wash cloths.
Or turn those towels into absorbent burp cloths.
Nov
23rd
Return of the Scrunchie
By Melafwife
I am not ashamed to say it: I
love scrunchies!
Since scrunchies are not considered fashionable they come mostly in black and little variations.
I am very happy to have found this tutorial to make my own!
http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2009/08/scrunchie-tutorial.html
Many Blessings,
Melanie
Since scrunchies are not considered fashionable they come mostly in black and little variations.
I am very happy to have found this tutorial to make my own!
http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2009/08/scrunchie-tutorial.html
Many Blessings,
Melanie
Nov
4th
Burp in Style
By Melafwife
Why not burp in Style?
Great for using up all that leftover fabric, I used flannel and soft cotton. For the backside I used terry cloth and some leftover fleece.
Choose a colorful, decorative pattern for one side and an absorbent fabric for the backside. I prefer terry cloth; you can also use Gerber cloth diapers.
-Cut 2 pieces 12X24 inches.
-Pin right side together.
-Beginning in the middle of one of the long sides, back stitch and sew around the blanket, leave an opening to turn cloth.
-Turn right side out. Straighten out the hole in the side and pin it closed, even with the rest of the fabric.
-Start sewing a top stitch right next to the edge sewing the hole closed first and continuing around the entire cloth.
Great for using up all that leftover fabric, I used flannel and soft cotton. For the backside I used terry cloth and some leftover fleece.
Choose a colorful, decorative pattern for one side and an absorbent fabric for the backside. I prefer terry cloth; you can also use Gerber cloth diapers.
-Cut 2 pieces 12X24 inches.
-Pin right side together.
-Beginning in the middle of one of the long sides, back stitch and sew around the blanket, leave an opening to turn cloth.
-Turn right side out. Straighten out the hole in the side and pin it closed, even with the rest of the fabric.
-Start sewing a top stitch right next to the edge sewing the hole closed first and continuing around the entire cloth.
Oct
20th
Quick and Easy Embellishments for baby hats
By Melafwife
Turn a plain baby hat into something unique with leftover
ribbons.
Machine or hand stitch to hat.
I will add more pictures as I finish hats, you can find the pattern for the hat here:
http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/infant-cap.html
Have a blessed day!
Melanie
Machine or hand stitch to hat.
I will add more pictures as I finish hats, you can find the pattern for the hat here:
http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/infant-cap.html
Have a blessed day!
Melanie
Oct
5th
crayon roll
By Melafwife
Most of the gifts for Christmas this year are going to be homemade.
I love this crayon roll for little ones. I will adapt the pattern
to make chap stick/lipstick rolls and pencil rolls as
well.
Here is the link for the pattern and tutorial: http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2008/04/crayon-roll-tutorial.html
Many Blessings,
Mel
Here is the link for the pattern and tutorial: http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2008/04/crayon-roll-tutorial.html
Many Blessings,
Mel
Finished crayon roll for my nephew.
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