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From: liesat
Date: 03-15-2005, 10:22 AM (1 of 9)
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I am new to sewing, and I made a receiving blanket for a friend, and wanted to attempt something else as well but something not to hard. Any ideas of what I could make/where I could get easy read patterns? She is designing the babys room in classic winnie the pooh (in case that helps with ideas) |
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Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: paroper
Date: 03-15-2005, 10:53 AM (2 of 9)
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How about a basic diaper bag or a car organizer? http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/mccallpattern/shop.cgi?s.item.M4403=x&TI=40015&page=8 If you know the sex of the baby, a baby bonnet might be fun. (They aren't as easy to find as they used to be and they are easy to make). http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/mccallpattern/shop.cgi?s.item.M4478=x&TI=40015&page=6 A baby bunting for next fall might be nice. They are also easy to make and they are wonderful for sleeping in cool weather. One of these in a large would be very nice: http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/mccallpattern/shop.cgi?s.item.M4236=x&TI=40015&page=8 I really liked diaper stackers too and they are easy to make: http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/mccallpattern/shop.cgi?s.item.M3630=x&TI=40018&page=5 pam
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From: esrun3
Date: 03-15-2005, 01:25 PM (3 of 9)
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I made tons of burp cloths for my grandson when he was born. Simple rectangle out of scraps of cotton and flannel with some flat cotton batting between-I acutally cut up an old mattress cover and used that for the batting-worked well. measurements were whatever I had enough in a scrap of to throw over my shoulder and be about 8-12 inches wide. Try laying a few pieces of fabric on your shoulder and see how wide you would like it and how long and go from there.
Lyn
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Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: smith972
Date: 03-15-2005, 01:31 PM (4 of 9)
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Thats funny my sister's theme is also winnie the pooh....it is the reason i got my embroidery machine (at least that is what i told hubby).... Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
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From: DragonLady
Date: 03-15-2005, 07:41 PM (5 of 9)
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No mother ever has enough of those little zip-up sleeping bags! They keep the baby covered all night, make a great blanket to spread on the carpet or the grass, are thick enough to keep out light when they're draped over the end of the crib for afternoon naps, are perfect for covering a hot car seat or padding a countertop for diaper changes. They have a 1001 uses; the only problem is that it seems whenever you go to grab one, they're all in the wash. I bought my babies three apiece, and was always wishing I had more!
"No more twist! No more twist!"
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User: DragonLady
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 152 
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-16-2005, 12:25 AM (6 of 9)
| Quick baby bigs, burp pads, what about a Zipper bag for storing soiled clothes while out and about to keep them separate from the clean ones in the daiper bag. Bottle warmers, make circles about 1/4 inch larger than a baby bottle then add another 1/4 inch seam allowence to the circle Do the same with a peice of fabric wrapping it around the diameter of the bottle this time, then sew it up one side and attach it to the circle you cut out for the bottom. You have a bottle cozy. I saw these made at my sewing center and they were embroideried on with cute little motifs. You could even put the babies name on it. They come out cute. |
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From: liesat
Date: 03-16-2005, 08:22 AM (7 of 9)
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas! I haven't decided which to do but now I have a lot of options, thank you!! 
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User: liesat
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 2 |
From: grandmasue
Date: 03-16-2005, 09:34 AM (8 of 9)
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My favorite was the bibs made from a small handtowel. Fold over one end about 3 inches, cut out a half circle about the size of a babies neck and finish off with wide bias tape. I used to pick up all the "seasonal towels" when they went on clearance and I would make a set of holiday towel bibs for the new mom.
Grandma Sue
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Member since: 10-26-2004 Total posts: 138 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-16-2005, 12:19 PM (9 of 9)
Lib's Bibs are made similar to that.. But I use ribbing in the circle for a comfy neckline.. (like a t-shirt)... I don't have an embroidery machine so I haunt the stores for cute fingertip towels.. K-mart had the cutest ever last year for Easter.. 
Sew With Love
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