difficulty level: easy peasymaterials needed: 1.5 yards cotton flannelperfect for: extra large babies who are way too much baby for normal receiving blanketsStep 1: Cut your fabric to a 42" by 42" square. Step 2: Serge around edges. If you don't have a serger, you can finish these edges with a clean finish. Step 3(optional): Attach a label and you're done! Then package it up for a perfect and easy baby shower gift! Or go try it out on your suspicious-looking baby, like I did. ...Continue Reading
skinny tie tutorial
baby + skinny jeans + skinny tie = the perfect outfit Let's get started! Download the pattern page and print it HERE. Cut out the pieces and tape them together. Cut out two tie pieces. Trim one of the pieces down by 1/8" on the long sides. Pin them together, matching the edges. One side of the tie will bunch up a little bit since it is bigger than the other side. This will make it so the seams doesn't show on the front when you iron it flat. Instead of trimming one piece, you can also just pin one side up 1/8" and it will ...Continue Reading
faux ruffle button placket
the faux ruffle button placket tutorial That's kind of a mouth full, isn't it? If you haven't noticed by now, the names I give things aren't very creative. They are more of categorical labels. I thought I was brilliant when I named the grape soda dress. It's purple, get it? Brilliant! I may practice naming things in the future but for now, I present the "faux ruffle button placket tutorial" for your viewing pleasure. Okay, let's go. To make the placket front cut a strip of fabric 4" by 13". Sew it into a tube and press it flat. Don't ...Continue Reading
bow sleeves
bow sleeves tutorial This is the sleeve I used on my grape soda dress. It's really simple and can be done on any plain sleeve. The first step is to assemble your sleeves normally. If you are inserting your sleeve in the round, finish your sleeve like so. If you are inserting it with the flat method, assemble your dress and sleeves before attaching the decorative bow. Next cut two strips of contrasting fabric. They should measure about 3 1/2" by 22". You will have to adjust the measurements for larger sizes and if you want a larger bow. Fold ...Continue Reading
the man with the yellow hat tutorial
The man with the yellow hat hat Measure your kiddos head and find something circular that is about the same size. Trace it onto felt. I used 1/2 yard of felt and had lots left over. Measure out 4 inches in every direction from your drawn line. Pencil little dots all the way around. Connect the dots and cut out the circle. Then cut out the inside. Sew the pieces together around the outside with 1/4" seam allowance. Clip the seam. Turn inside out and topstitch. Now you need two pieces that look kinda like this. The bottom edge should ...Continue Reading
