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MissAngel 
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 9:46am |
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So I got impatient waiting for someone to email me back from the admin team about giving us a sub forums for crafts and DIY, so i'll start posting my patterns that I have that might be good for you guys (websites) I'm sort in and out stalking our may thread cuz the may babies are coming hard and fast now, but i'll keep adding to my post with new links when I sort them out! If anyone else has any to share - or needs any help with making stuff (ive made most of the things i have links for) i'm more than happy to help!
http://family-centered.com/life/soft-shoe-tutorial/ < cute little soft shoes good for first steps etc
http://www.made-by-rae.com/2010/03/tutorial-by-rae-make-baby-tights.html < everyone loves tights! i've made HEAPS of these :D
http://craftapalooza.typepad.com/crafted/2006/09/lifting_the_ton.html < tissue holder - i use one for wipes as well!
more coming!
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kiwigal
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 11:49am |
Hey that is a great idea as there is probably a lot of us here that do crafts like sewing, knitting and scrapbooking.
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 12:03pm |
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Right... you have me inspired... out comes my sewing machine!!!
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 12:19pm |
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Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010
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Chickoin
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 12:48pm |
I made Jody's Pajama pants!
Look how happy these pj pants will make your child.
Has anyone found a free pattern for pj tops for me? 
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kiwigal
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 2:39pm |
I have picked up lots of patterns recently as I bought some really cute fabrics a long time ago and can't wait to sew it up problem is so time consuming.
You can download patterns from here they around $5.99 US
http://www.sewingpatterns.com/downloads.php?d=y
Chickoin I love the pants so great for her lounge around in.
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 2:50pm |
Oh those soft shoes are sooo cute. Once I finally get Cooper sleeping better during the day I might attempt a pair of those. Failing that, I'll email it to my Mum to do for me 
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Chickoin
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 3:50pm |
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Those soft shoes ARE cute! So going to make some of them as soon as I can find some sort of leathery stuff for the bottom.
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MissAngel
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 4:01pm |
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You can use felt instead of suede.
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Chickoin
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 6:50pm |
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I do have some felt. That would be really slippery though aye? We have mostly tiled floors.
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Posted: 01 May 2010 at 7:06pm |
I'm with you girls - I love making stuff and have all my fabric and sewing machines out at the moment. I just went to the spotlight knitting sale today and bought some merino wool to make some little hats and booties  .
For the shoe soles you can buy "slipper gripper" stuff off the internet (if anyone knows where to find it in NZ I want to know!) or make it yourself with puff paint on the fabric. Otherwise buy the non-slip shelf liner fabric and sew a layer of that over whatever you want to use to make the soles. You can also buy cheap leather offcuts on trademe by the bagful(I'm not allowed to buy any more according to DH - oops) and use the "suede" side as the sole.
Here is a site with a bunch of patterns for baby slings baby wearer DIY
Threadbanger do all sorts of cool DIY stuff and occasionally kids stuff (or you could adapt some of their other ideas).
Someone in another site listed this cool link to a craft blog which I am now addicted to checking on a regular basis.
There are some cool free patterns on the Ottobre magazine site as well.
I have plenty more links saved but these are my favourites 
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Posted: 02 May 2010 at 7:16pm |
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great thread!
weegee - do have a link for your longies knitting pattern?
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Chickoin
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Posted: 03 May 2010 at 12:20am |
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I made those shoes with some thick pvc type stuff on the sole, they worked out really well and were quite easy. I also read (possibly on that pattern/link) to go to the op shop and get a cheap leather handbag, which is rather clever, especially because our local op shop has these on sale for $1. Bargain.
The puff paint is also genious, and it could look really funky.
Off to check out the new links.... this can get addictive!
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Posted: 03 May 2010 at 8:56am |
I made the shoes yesterday. Well actually made 2 pairs as the first pair were too small (but will be good for baby #2( as I had to guess at the size and draw my own pattern as our printer is broken. But they are soo cute, can't wait to get into town on the weekend to visit fabric stores for some different fabric
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Posted: 03 May 2010 at 1:43pm |
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Posted: 03 May 2010 at 2:16pm |
Awww, those shoes are so cute! And the quilt looks really amazing too!
Here are the shoes I made for Jody;
Planning to make some in denim next for getting all grubby at playgroup
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Posted: 03 May 2010 at 3:08pm |
What cutie little shoes I am attempting to make bibs and might give these a go next.
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Posted: 04 May 2010 at 9:46am |
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Thanks your shoes look awesome, when I get some fabric that aren't scraps I'll put some finishing touches on.
I made the quilt when I was pregnant. It is great for in the car, on the floor etc and it makes the cot look pretty. Esme loves the ragged edges.
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SquishysMum
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Posted: 04 May 2010 at 9:56am |
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Chickoin, did you make the pattern bigger for Jody? The pattern says 6-9 months, but I would love to make them bigger for DD.
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Posted: 04 May 2010 at 12:34pm |
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Yes, I added about 1.5cm to make the soles longer (but not wider) and about 1cm to the back strap. I measured Jody from tip toe to back of heel and added a bit for hem allowance.
If I had to make them any bigger I would have made the top piece longer (between toe and ankle).
Esmesmum, for the decorations I used those tiny ribbon thing you get inside shirt and skirts (you know, the ones you don't cut off for a while and they keep sticking out, or get caught in your skirt zip?). I keep crazy things.
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Patterns for Baby Stuff!
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