What have you made for your baby? (pics)
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Topic: What have you made for your baby? (pics)
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Subject: What have you made for your baby? (pics)
Date Posted: 09 April 2010 at 9:08pm
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What things have you made for your baby?
I was on a sewing spree today. I made cloth wipes out of thick muslin, Wet bags for my nappies, and i also made a sleeping bag for Oliver.  
  
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Posted By: Hunnybunny
Date Posted: 09 April 2010 at 9:32pm
Wow. I'm impressed.. I can hardly even sew a button on 
I have a sewing pile though! DH's jeans have been on the 'sewing pile' for months now. He just keeps wearing them, throwing them in the wash, then they go back on the pile. And the pocket is still falling apart on them... Soon, they'll be beyond repair (if they aren't already) and we'll have to buy him a new pair... This must be a gene I am missing? A sewing gene? |
Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 09 April 2010 at 9:52pm
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I knitted Nathan a newborn cardigan and I'm currently knitting him a wool singlet. Wish I could sew - would love to be able to do more. How do you find the time!? What you've done looks amazing - well done! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 7:56am
I've made cloth wipes, muslin wraps and a cot quilt which I use as a play mat except when I put it in the cot too look pretty 
I'll post pics when I get home and can take a picture of them! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 8:15am
Wow those things are awesome! I've made all Chelsea's nappies, wipes, 5 sleepsacks (4 from pillowcases, which she no longer fits lol, and one larger merino one - pekemoe style), a zebra costume for a dressup party, umm oh and I have some flanelette fabric to attempt to make some PJs for her, but am still trying to figure out how to do the elastic for the pants before I start coz don't want to stuff it up! Oh and I made her a toy when she was younger out of a buscuit tray with random bits of material around it  Oh and reversible dress (when she was younger too)
Now to find pictures... Reversible dress side 1 
side 2 
Asleep in one of her pillowcase sleepsacks 
zebra costume (she's the one in the pool - hehe a bit weird but it did the trick!) 
merino sleepsack, still fits her 
will have to take a pic of all her nappies later after they've been washed ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 8:43am
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Wow Rachel love what you have done. I was wanting to make some nappies for Oliver as well but then i brought some 'real nappies' now i kinda don't need any more. But i think i might get some PUL and make pretty (hmm hes a boy so maybe pretty is the wrong word) covers for them cos white is a bit plain. If hes gonna be in cloth i want it colorful lol.
with the elastic just fold over the top of the pants 1.5cm and then fold over about 2 or 3 cm depending on the width of the elastic, sew around that but leave a bit where you can thread the elastic through. then get a nappy pin and pin it to the elastic and use that to thread it through the tube (way easier than trying to thread the plain elastic). when it is right through sew the ends together then sew up the bit where you left the gap to thread the elastic and your done. I did most of that yesterday when Oliver was sleeping or on his playmat. I am lucky to have a pretty good sleeping little boy. I have been thinking of getting into knitting, i want to knit some booties. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 10:25am
I knitted this little outfit, with some help from my mum  shes an awesome knitter and has knitted him so many little jumpers and is almost finished the cutest golliwog I have ever seen!
You ladies are so clever! I would love to be able to sew, but I am too impatient. Maybe I should learn
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Posted By: Nothing
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 2:01pm
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I have made 3 stuffed felt toys, a snake, giraffe and an awesome butterfly. I would put a picture up to show as they are awesome (if I am allowed to say so myself) but I have no idea how to do the picture thing... Can someone help? ------------- 
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Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 7:37pm
I haven't really made anything but just wanted to say I enjoy this thread and seeing what you talented ladies have made!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 7:59pm
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RE photos from the FAQ thread:
How do I post pictures? First you will need to upload the pictures somewhere else on the internet. Try for example Photobucket, Flickr, or your Facebook account if you have one. Some of the photo sharing sites (including Photobucket) will provide IMG code for you to copy and paste. Otherwise you can post any pic from anywhere on the internet by right clicking on the picture, selecting ‘Properties’, copying the address details that come up, then use the little button with a pic of a tree on it to the top right of the ‘post reply’ box to paste those address details. (Or simply enclose the address between [ IMG ] and [ / IMG ], without the spaces.) You can test that you've entered the right code by clicking on 'Preview Post' before you post your reply. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 8:32pm
SNAP! same coloured wool even!! ------------- 
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HuntersMama wrote:Posted By: rachndean
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 8:33pm
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ooooo i am newly addicted sewer!!!
thanks to you awesome ladies with the trackpants thread a few weeks ago i "whipped up" 4 pairs for lilah 
I sewed all of Austins bedding 
and Lilahs I am the process of making some denim pinafore's for lilah, and yesterday savannah and I turned an old pair of her jeans into a handbag for her!!! I had no idea how to thread a sewing machine not that long ago, now I cant get enough!!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD Savannah 18.01.04 DS Austin 04.09.08 |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 9:03pm
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wow the bedding looks great. I'm glad i started this thread, i'm sure i am going to get loads of ideas on things to sew. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 9:39pm
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Those pants look great, I'm going to get some fabric and make some for Esme in the next few weeks. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 10:05pm
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You are all so talented! I feel positivity useless in the sewing/knitting department. Lucky for me I have one very talented MIL ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!) 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 11:07pm
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Oh wow you ladies are so clever!!!! ------------- |
Posted By: shadowfeet
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 2:20am
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some amazing stuff here! I made Libby's muslin wraps and wipes ------------- 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 8:12am
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*ears perk up* trackpants thread?? Oooh where can I find that?? Search function won't work so could someone bump it for me??
I've made Jakes duvet cover and am making both boys winter weight sleeping bags, merino outfits, sweaters and trackies. I 'made' big cotton swaddles for Ty but since it was just buy and cut I don't know if that counts. Will post pics when I'm done. -------------   
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Posted By: rachndean
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 8:27am
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Just bumped it for you ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 10:46pm
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Such talent here!!!
I did these paintings when I was 38 weeks preg with Jackson: 
I also made some blankets, but they were pretty rubbish! Not a friend of the sewing machine unfortunately. |
Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 10:52pm
| Oh jeepers, sorry they're so big!! |
Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 11:08pm
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Awesome sewing!
I've made lots of bibs for my girls (and have even sold a few as well, to friends who can't be bothered sewing!) 
I've also made a few of my own muslin wipes/cloths too! Wish i had had a sewing machine before I had Lily! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 7:24pm
Aww yay for cool stuff! I'm also getting lots of ideas  here's Chelsea in her PJs I finished making today (ran out of flanelette for arms and collar so they are pink cotton)
and some of her nappies (the big fat black one is a wool night nappy. The others are mostly minky but one polarfleece)  ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: 3xMummy
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 7:37pm
Wow so many fantastic things in this thread! Well done everyone 
rachelsea, love the pj's 
I knitted this wee hat for bubba (and also a blanket but just have to finish the edges) I'm working on a merino hat 'as we speak' for her too
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Posted By: BeLoved
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 7:50pm
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Wow so many cool things and such talented Mums! I feel inspired!
How do you get the snaps and domes on the bibs and nappies? |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 8:13pm
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i love how kiddies look so snuggly in their jammies. Well done. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 9:06pm
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See! We NEED a DIY sub forum.
Right, i've made: several quilts for both children many many jammies for Thomas baby shoes in felt and cotton tonnes of sheets dresses, smocks etc for the baby hats hats and more hats the list goes on. I also have a crap load of patterns if anyone needs anything - I'm happy to list the books i've got and photocopy stuff for any of you lovelies that want to make things :D ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 9:23pm
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oooooohhhhh patterns ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 10:03pm
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Briandolismum what material did you use for your wetbags ? And do th etops just fold over? I want something cooler than a plastic bag for my cloth wipes when we go out.
You guys are all such talented sewers. So far I've only made sheets, toys and burp cloths. |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 13 April 2010 at 8:45am
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i went to the emporium in manukau and they had parka nylon, they had thin stuff and thick stuff. I got the thick one, it is black with white on the inside.
The one on the left kinda just folds over, the inside bit goes up further than that outside bit so it is pretty secure. the one on the right has a zip, and the small one is the same as the one on the left (apart from the bottom flap goes over top of the top one which was a mistake but still works fine just not as well as the other way around) except it also has velcro to keep it closed. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 5:34am
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Gosh you are all awesome!! Wish I could sew. ------------- 
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Posted By: rachndean
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 3:42pm
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ooEvaoo I had no idea how to sew not that long ago, and I am slowly teaching myself. It is turning into a really fun hobby! Although I am lucky, my mum had a sewing machine she didnt use so I have borrowed it. But DH has said I should buy a new one which I am VERY excited about. Will leave it until after our tropical holiday though
Do a google search for beginners sewing tutorials etc, you will be surprised how clever you could be!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 3:48pm
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I got the softies book out of the library and have just started my first toy! It is looking a bit rough at the moment. Ill post a pic once Im done, if it looks half decent that is. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 6:59pm
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Im making a dolphin for my friends brand new baby at the moment :D Comes from the Australian Homespun magazine and man it's so cute! I might make one for my bubba too :P I need to stop making stuff for other peoples babies and get the stuff done I need to do for my own! hehe. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 17 April 2010 at 6:16pm
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Just out of interest, i'm thinking of asking if we can have a sub-forum made up for us DIY Mums. Would you use it? Would you be interested in doing pattern swaps etc? Does anyone actually know who I would ask for this sub forum? Lots of other places (and dont worry, i'm OB loyal!) have DIY sections that are really active, and I know theres HEAPS of creative ladies here!
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 17 April 2010 at 8:32pm
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yep i would use it. i would be interested in patterns but i don't actually have any myself i usually just make things up as i go. i could buy some tho so i had some to swap
Asking maya would probably be the one, she seems to set up all the due in threads ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 6:50am
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I think that would be a brilliant idea! I've purchased kniitng needles, a sewing machine and a crochet hook but I'm yet to actually make anything for this baby lol. I want to!
eta: Would a duvet cover for a cot duvet, be as easy as a massive two peice bag and a top zip? -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 8:37am
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Sure would Flake, only i'd use buttons instead of a zip :P ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: rachndean
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 1:37pm
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Definitely use buttons, only problem is pesky button holes!!!
I would definitely use a DIY thread, I am feeling so inspired at the moment that I think I will struggle to go back to work part time in August!! So here is my very first pinafore that I "whipped up" yesterday. I am so proud of myself, I made the pattern and everything!!!
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 3:36pm
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That is gorgeous! I finally used my sewing maching today, for the first time ever and the first time I've sewn since intermediate, and I made a wetbag! It took 3 attempts with the zip but I had no instructions and did it on a whim so I'm pretty stoked with myself
Photo to follow when I find the camera. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 7:26pm
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What an inspirational thread!
I made Jody some leg warmer things and a singlet from her Nana's old top. Also made the ugly yellow nappy (the PUL was on mega special due to it's hideous colour )
Yay Flake, I want to see your wet bag! I want to make one too (out of hideous yellow of course)  -------------   
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 7:58pm
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Yes to DIY forum AND patterns please
I made all Jakes jerseys (cut them down from 50c 100% woolen adult ones I found at the opshop bargain bin lol), pants, merino pjs (also doubled as thermal unders during the day), sleeping bags, MCN nappies, leggings, etc. I haven't had a huge amount of time lately but am getting back into it for winter. I'm also wanting to make myself some BFing tops coz they're jolly expensive to buy!!!! Got any patterns MissAngel??? -------------
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 9:01pm
My wet bag, I haven't sewn since intermediate so I'm feeling pretty stoked atm 
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Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 9:46pm
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I can't /don't sew , BUT , I can see you all really enjoy it so I am happy for you to make and send me things ------------- 
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 18 April 2010 at 10:42pm
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So THAT's what a wet bag looks like Looks great, Flake, think I can copy that.... although due to my fear of sewing zips I will use velcro -------------
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 7:35am
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Lol I'm afraid of Zips! Kelly I wouldn't inflict my creations on anyone.
Can nylon go in the dryer? I'm deciding between a play/change mat and breast pads today... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 7:58am
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Oh yes, i would love a new DIY topic!
I went to Arthurs Emporium in Manukau (thanks for the tip Tania) and got all sorts of bits and pieces ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 8:40am
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its a great shop aye em. maybe a auckland meet up there next lol ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 10:17am
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Some very talented ladies - I own a sewing machine don't really know how to use it - DH has used it more than me. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 1:52pm
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Lol cute caliandjack When I get stuck with my machine DH has to sort it for me lol. He's much more domesticated.
Todays effort: A play/change mat for a newborn. Would be 100X better if I slowed down a bit and learned to use pins:  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 2:15pm
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Ooooh, that's clever Flake I like it.
I don't know about nylon in the dryer... are sleeping bags made with nylon? They survive the dryer. -------------
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Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 19 April 2010 at 3:55pm
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I own a sewing machine too but haven't really used it all that much - where I'm currently living there isn't much space to set it up and just experiment!
However, I do like to get crafty in other ways - and while I haven't actually completed anything for this bubs yet I've done other stuff for nieces and friend's babies (sadly I usually forget to take photos! oops). This is a wall-hanging I did for my niece: 
And I knitted this matinee dress, but haven't given it to anyone as the sizing is a bit wonky! 
While technically this wasn't for a child, I knit toys too - this was a trophy for the boys at work who held a golf day: 
Soooo, I'd definitely be interested in a sub-topic for DIY! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 1:20pm
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LOVE the golfer!
Todays effort, hollies taggy:  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 1:33pm
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emachan, how did you do the bibs? I have made some bibs on the sewing machine but coz of the stitching they dont look that flash around the edges (i just used zig zag...kind of stretched the material in some places...)
I so wish I had an overlocked...I tried making wetbags with pul once but was a bit of a disaster just coz of the way the pul slips all the time hahaha! -------------
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Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 3:03pm
If you place a piece of tissue paper between the top piece of PUL and the foot it should help (then tear out once you're done) and the bottom piece should be helped through by the feeddogs. Awesome creations ladies!
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 3:28pm
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Silly question... do you mean like an actual tissue, like from a tissue box or that white, thin paper stuff?
eta; I made Jody some pj pants, surprised at how easy it was. Does anyone know an easy way (or a link to a free pattern online) to make a pj top? I have never attempted sleeves before. I am on dial up speed until the end of the month  so can't post pics due to not enough patience!-------------
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Posted By: Genie
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 3:55pm
Not sure if it would work with PUL or not, but when I was sewing leather and having problems with it slipping, I found out that a bit of baby powder helps it slide through nicely. ------------- 
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Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 5:15pm
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Yep just basic tissue paper Genie, that sounds like a good idea too! Thanks for that, might try that tonight
Chickoin, I'll have a wee looksie for an online pattern, I'm sure I've got one bookmarked on here somewhere - just have to find where the heck it is
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 5:46pm
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Ooh I would definitely use a DIY thread
LOVE all the creations everyone's done! Awesome ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 6:40pm
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Yay, I can never find that thin papery stuff but I have stacks of tissues :)
Soon there will be an ugly yellow wet bag -------------
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 21 April 2010 at 6:42pm
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So neat... I love looking at things people have made! You're all so clever.
I'm embroidering an afghan blanket for Bubs when he's born. I wanted to make something special for him, and started it before we even knew we were having him. I'll post a pic when it's done. I don't have a clue how many hours I've spent on it, but I've been working on it most morning teas and lunchtimes since we found we were expecting him! -------------   
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Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 11:31am
The bibs are sewn up back-to-front first (inside-out) IYKWIM! then I turn them out the right way and sew again (including the hole to turn it out the right way)! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 12:19pm
| With sewing PUL it makes a difference if the shiny side is faced up or down too with how much slipping and pulling you get. I found when making nappies and stuff that shiny side down was always easier. |
Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 12:21pm
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What backing do people use on bibs? I would like to try and make my own, but not sure what the best material would be. The front will just be a cotton type fabric.
Mum just range to tell me she has finished Hunter gollywog!! Cant wait to see it, we are going to pick it up tonight so ill post a pic tomorrow. Shes been working really hard on it and it sounds gorgeous ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 12:23pm
| With bibs I always like a waterproof material on the back, it sucks having bibs that don't have that and then having to change their top cause liquid has soaked through. Waterproof nylon and PUL are both good options. Nylon is cheaper though. |
Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 12:40pm
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I have some cool flannette coming, I would like to make fitted sheets for my bassinet. Anyone know where I can find some super basic instructions? My taggy blanket taught me how to use pins :D I have elastic, but not entirely sure how to use it. Cheers :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 22 April 2010 at 1:22pm
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Ahhh genius with the tissue paper...will give it a whirl again...
So the bibs are top stitched one might say..I liked doing them that way too (inside out) except that the hole to turn inside out was a bit small (I added bamboo to suck up the moisture). Then tried zig zag and the last one had bias binding which looked pretty good. except it was a bit skinny so the back didnt look that flash where i missed it ooops! -------------
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Posted By: porcelina
Date Posted: 23 April 2010 at 6:11pm
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Where do I start, I am an avid knitter
For Ruby through the years: Kimono cardi: 
Turtle friend: 
Bunch of play food:        (plus many more!)
For AJ: Jumper: 
Pumpkin hat: 
Zebra: 
Xmas decorations for the both of them: 
And they have paintings in their rooms that I have done but no pics of those yet. -------------   
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 24 April 2010 at 12:02pm
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Porcelina - I love your knitted gear, so gorgeous! I am doing a knitting course soon. I can do basics, but would like to improve.
Heres the gollywog my mum made for Hunter
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 24 April 2010 at 12:43pm
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Wow, I love the knitted things! The fruit looks so cool. I thought the zebra was a small poodle in a knitted suit at first glance lol (maybe because I once dressed my small poodle in a knitted suit....)
The tissue idea is fantastic!! It really works!! I'm am off to spotlight to get more supplies today. For bibs I have used nylon backing, microfibre in the middle and flanellette on the front. Only problem is the flanellette gets stained really easily. They can go mouldy too if they are left damp for a few days. But other than that, they really soak up a lot of moisture. I used bias binding (what ever it's called) around the edges, it's pretty fiddly though, next time I plan to just do a small zig zag around the edges and let it fray a bit. -------------
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 8:45am
The cuffs aren't as uneven as they look lol, but the waistband is! Never the less they are my first pair of pants and they'll do the job ------------- http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 10:07am
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Yay for handmade things! Porce I LOVE your stuff! Mum is making the pumpkin hat at the moment for the new baby :D I cant knit to save myself :P I made a wall hanging last night so i'll post pix when I mount it etc.
Does anyone have a pattern for onesies for newborns? my googling has failed and i cant find what I want. Happy to pay for photocopy costs and postage! Net links are good too. www.sewingpatterns.com is a great resource as well. you have to pay for the patterns, but most of them are downloadable in PDF form - you print them out and stick them together to make the pattern. they range from $2.99USD to $6.99USD on sale. I've got HEAPS from there :D So much cheaper than getting them from spotlight etc etc (burda, butterick, vogue etc, all the proper brands) the $2.99 ones work out at about 4 bux with a crap exchange rate. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 11:48am
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Wow you ladies are all so talented! I'm USELESS at knitting and sewing but my Mum and Sister are both really good at it so they knitted heaps of jackets/cardis and hats for Isla.
Heres a few of the things Mum made for her:  
I made the little name canvas thingeys shown in this pic..... but that's all I've managed to make lol  -------------  
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 2:41pm
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I have made a few things for Taylah, and also for birthday pressies etc.
This is the site i love http://www.freeneedle.com/directory.php?directory=Children-Clothes - Free Needle Here are some things ive made Taylah Hair clip holder 
Bibs 
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 3:19pm
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Oooh, I can start adding stuff in here now!!
Made a toybarrel cover since I couldnt find a pre-esxisting one with the theme I wanted 
fabric covered canvas's with same material 
and Name blocks that I just finished yesterday, each one is themed to a different princess
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 6:36pm
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Awesome stuff girls
I am about to try and make the kids some pants, eek ------------- |
Posted By: mothermercury
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 6:51pm
Porcelina, you are amaaaazing.
My knitting "skills" are a bit basic, but I managed to knit my first actual thing (by that I mean something that wasn't a plain square). It's quite big so might be a toddler hat as opposed to a baby hat.
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 31 May 2010 at 8:18pm
I think so too, now I'm feeling quite inspired, except I've only ever made a bag before. Are they easy enough for a novice? You guys are awesome, you've made so many cool things my head is spinning I want to sew too! Are bibs easy? I go through so many of them and just want some little ones that don't dangle down so far for dribble and a wet bag too and one of those night nappies... ok I'm getting a bit carried away ;) Mum made Cooper a merino sleeping bag which is really cool and some tops with the leftover material. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 02 June 2010 at 12:31pm
Hehe, made my first sleeping bag...it is made of merino inside and cotton outside...
Here are some of the nappies I have made, have since made some more coz got cute as material haha 
And a cat bib that I made 
Made other things too but haven't taken pics of them...knitted cardis and other sewing. Plus made some wall things for DS room with Classic Pooh, and Mum and me made this cool as touch and feel quilt when we were waiting for me to go into labour! -------------
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 07 June 2010 at 5:21pm
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bump!
TaliP, what do you use on the outside of the nappies? Is it just patterned PUL or something over PUL? They are gorgeous. Aren't we all a talented bunch in here -------------
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 07 June 2010 at 6:14pm
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Tali - you're so clever Love the bib - soooo cute... and looks like Liam loves his new sleeping bag ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 07 June 2010 at 7:11pm
i made this for my not so small baby for her 6th birthday.
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 07 June 2010 at 7:58pm
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Nat, does your sleeping bag have the slot for the carseat/pram? ------------- 
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 07 June 2010 at 9:01pm
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Ive just got some merino and cotton to make DS a sleeping bag but havent started yet, im scared ill muck it up! The pattern looks OK but I want to make a few changes like snaps instead of velcro and ties so need to think it through first. I might try tomorrow if he has any decent sleeps. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 3xMummy
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 8:20am
Here is a blanket I finished (just yesterday!) for lil girl, maybe she'll come now it's finally finished?! ...
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 4:33pm
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Chickoin, it is patterned pul, can get some good stuff over here in Aussie tho some of that stuff I got from Wigglebums who I don't think are about anymore?
Bex, no, it doesn't have car seat holes coz not really cold enough over here to need to have him in it early evening if we went out...but it would be easy peasy to add, all they would be are giant buttonholes! Small zigzag close together two rows of it and then cut the hole open...does that make sense? Huntersmama how did you go? It is pretty easy really tho most patterns I saw were for non lined and had bias binding, I didn't use bias and just lined which is sooo easy. Even the zip was easy and that was the second time ever of doing a zip....if you don't know how to do anything then youtube is your friend lol! BriandOli, she looks pretty pleased with herself, that material would have been tricky to sew! gorgeous blanket 2xmummy...I am sure your little girl will be super snuggly in that! ETA photo of new nappies grr is posting huge so try again -------------
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 4:41pm
All done!! Those snaps were a real pain, I hadnt used that type before and dont think I will again. I left the right side and bottom open for easy access and was planning to use snaps but might try a zip or velcro?
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 4:45pm
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Looks cool! Where did you get the cool stripy material...I found it hard to get anything cool.....esp for boys!
Yeah a zip would be good, mine doesn't go all the way round the bottom coz I dunno where you get ginormous zips from (plus that sounded too tricky haha), mine is only 55cm long but is long enough I reckon....also used a non open ended on which might be a pain when he is older so I am gonna put a tab to cover over the zip puller thing with a snap on it so he cant fiddle.. Trying again with new napp pics  -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 4:53pm
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Wow, you are all so clever.
I have only really just started making stuff for my girls (not exactly babies anymore :P) Still would love to learn to knit one day but at the moment its just me and my sewing machine.. 
a petti-skirt and tights 
the tutu and headpiece(which we lost moments later in a freak storm :( ) 
I am sure I have made heaps more, I just can't remember what... ------------- 
 
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 5:26pm
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ohhh, I have sewing machine envy. I haven't sewed since I left home 10 years ago, but since I've had DD I keep wanting to! Mum just gave me a couple of little dresses I made for my baby sister when I was 10 ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 6:19pm
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I got the fabric from a little shop in Onehunga - cotton was only $8 a metre and is really good quality. Merion was $20 a metre which I thought was OK. I got a metre of both but have heaps left over so am looking for a pattern to make some little merino pants for DS.
Might try the zip then. I could always sew the bottom or the side up I guess. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 6:20pm
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I have been making tutu dresses lately, a few friends have ordered them off me, they are totally cute and fun to make!
Tinkerbelle dress for A friends daughter 
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 6:55pm
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bex those are great, i have been wanting to make some, what do you use for the body of the dresses. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 7:33pm
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I use a crochet headband, but you have to order the bigger size from somewhere, I ordered mine from the states -------------
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 7:39pm
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oh ok so you didn't make it yourself. I will try make one, are they made from wool or some type of elasticated stuff? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 09 June 2010 at 7:42pm
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They are like elasticy, I wouldn't know where to start with trying to crochet lol -------------
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 11:24am
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Is there any stretchy material like that at spotty?
Huntersmum...there MUST be super long zips out there tho...I just dunno where? Spotlight might have longer ones, have to say the shops where I live are pretty rubbish. -------------
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Posted By: MorgansMum
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 2:51pm
Im a manic knitter so my girls are always in wool lol
Morgans Olearia 
Libbys handwarmers 
morgans Dolce Beret 
Libbys Adam and Dolce Beret 
Libbys Rainbow Dress ------------- Morgan, Libby http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 2:55pm
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Daizy - that skirt is so gorgeous!! you have inspired me to get out my sewing machine I bought 6 months ago and haven't used yet
Morgansmum - that beret and vest is soooo cool! love it! and what a cutie ya wee girl is
ETA - I completely missed the pic of your older girl... you have 2 very cute kiddies ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:40pm
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Those hand warmers are goooooooorgeous, *almost* makes me want to learn how to knit something more complex than a scarf.
TaliP, I have heard the aussie sites are great for nappy material but I can't find any that beat the price of Greenbeans. I think the main issue is that we are way over in Perth so postage price is crazy high. I think I will make an order from gb this week actually. Awwwww, Morgan, Bri and mini-Daizy are so cute! I love girly clothes. -------------
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