Patterns for Baby Stuff!
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Topic: Patterns for Baby Stuff!
Posted By: MissAngel
Subject: Patterns for Baby Stuff!
Date 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! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 01 May 2010 at 11:49am
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Hey that is a great idea as there is probably a lot of us here that do crafts like sewing, knitting and scrapbooking. |
Posted By: Daizy
Date 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 By: weegee
Date Posted: 01 May 2010 at 12:19pm
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Here's my one stop shop for patterns and tutorials:
http://everythingyourmamamade.com/its-all-about-the-free-tutorials/ - http://everythingyourmamamade.com/its-all-about-the-free-tutorials/  ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 01 May 2010 at 12:48pm
I made Jody's http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sew-Your-Own-Pajama-Pants/ - 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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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 01 May 2010 at 2:39pm
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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 - http://www.sewingpatterns.com/downloads.php?d=y
Chickoin I love the pants so great for her lounge around in. |
Posted By: MamaT
Date 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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Posted By: Chickoin
Date 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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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 01 May 2010 at 4:01pm
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You can use felt instead of suede. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date 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 By: Black_Friday
Date 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 http://www.thebabywearer.com/lists/Sewing.htm - baby wearer DIY http://www.threadbanger.com/ - 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 http://madebyjoel.blogspot.com/ - 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 http://www.ottobredesign.com/en/print/index.html - Ottobre magazine site as well. I have plenty more links saved but these are my favourites  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
 Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 02 May 2010 at 7:16pm
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great thread!
weegee - do have a link for your longies knitting pattern? ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date 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 By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 03 May 2010 at 8:56am
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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 ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 03 May 2010 at 1:43pm
Here are the shoes, just made from fabric I had left over from something. I made the quilt she's on too
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 03 May 2010 at 2:16pm
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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 By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 03 May 2010 at 3:08pm
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What cutie little shoes I am attempting to make bibs and might give these a go next. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 04 May 2010 at 9:56am
| 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. |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date 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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Posted By: Black_Friday
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 7:36pm
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I had to go find another cool link to get this back on the front page. Are we having any luck getting it pinned?
http://weebabystuff.com/categories/3-how-to - weebabystuff ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: amykt
Date Posted: 05 May 2010 at 8:44pm
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Wow, this thread is awesome - you've inspired me - must dust off my sewing machine! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 8:13am
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I'm going to make these
http://everythingyourmamamade.com/2008/01/21/make-your-own-baby-leg-warmers/ - baby leg warmers I found some knee high socks that I've hardly worn that I doubt I will wear again as I have way too many socks! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Black_Friday
Date Posted: 06 May 2010 at 8:43pm
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Here's another cool link to put us back on the front page again (don't know why I don't like it if we aren't there... lol). How do we go about getting the thread pinned?
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/search/page/1?q=baby&x=0&y=0 - Cut out and keep ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 07 May 2010 at 9:33am
| I made http://www.sewing.org/html/toddlertouchyworm.html - this snake last night for a first birthday present. The joiners I used were ribbon ties, velcro, snaps, and buttons. SO easy, just whipped up out of fabric scraps, and filled with an old pillow that I pulled apart! |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 07 May 2010 at 7:13pm
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That is a neat idea squishysMum!
Black Friday I only looked in here because we were almost on the second page! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 08 May 2010 at 9:15am
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Loving your links Black Friday - I don't mind if you keep posting them just to keep it on the front page ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Black_Friday
Date Posted: 08 May 2010 at 10:25am
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Nooo another enabler - I'm really meant to be sewing not finding more and more things I want to make. Lol - I love the baby pants pattern and the hooded towel on this site http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/baby-clothes-patterns.html - Free baby clothes patterns . At this rate I'm going to need to be pg for a year to make all the stuff I have convinced myself I need..... I have some half cut out nappies from this http://www.jalie.com/jalie2907-cloth-diaper-sewing-pattern.html - Jalie Nappy Pattern (not free sorry team - and only available to NZ over internet as no-one is importing them so far) that I have modified for snaps that I am "supposed" to be sewing this weekend. Now I want to go buy more fabric to make a http://sewcando.blogspot.com/2009/08/moses-basket-redo-bedding-tutorial.html - Moses Basket liner which I was directed to by http://www.makeforbaby.com/ - make for baby directory site. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: Black_Friday
Date Posted: 09 May 2010 at 9:23pm
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I love the bunny bib (but think it's horribly impractical) on http://www.sewing.org/html/baby.php - this site and am trying to think of a way to make it while having it be usable. Any suggestions? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 10 May 2010 at 9:41am
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I would sew the ears on flat as it would be a PITA to clean up with the ears flopping around, It's very cute though! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Black_Friday
Date Posted: 10 May 2010 at 7:04pm
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Yeah - I have this vision of my cat trying to catch the bunny ears and baby being dragged along behind. All too likely to happen as one of my cats LOVES babies (he's wierd - the other one hides). ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 9:01am
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I was so stoked to find this thread! I have always found http://www.craftster.org/ - http://www.craftster.org/ really great for inspiration, although I havent made too much stuff for bump yet.
So loving some of the links you guys have posted- I really need to get off my butt and make some more clothes for myself, as everything is starting to get oh so tight! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 11:14am
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Hmm, I just made the little soft shoes but they got all puckered up at the back - any suggestions how to fix it? I just used scraps I had around the house but I would like to try again. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 1:42pm
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Hunters Mama I found that the hardest part to do as it's the narrowest part of the sole. I had to go super slowly to get around there. I also found that thicker fabrics were hardest. Thin cotton worked the best and I used flannel to line for warmth. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 1:46pm
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Anyone know where I can find a pattern for a simple A-line pinafore...?? -------------
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 2:45pm
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I have made several of these http://www.pickles.no/two-in-one-dress/ - reversible dresses , but it shows well how to trace a pattern from an existing dress. A-line dresses are so easy to make patterns for! I used snaps for the shoulders, but you can adjust it easily with ties or buttons.
This is what mine turned out like, size 9-12 months-ish. 
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 3:00pm
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Oh wow, some awesome ideas here! Think I might have to learn how to sew! I'd really love to be able to make clothes for Isla. Especially those wee shoes! They are truly adorable! -------------  
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 3:01pm
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That's gorgeous, Squishy's mum!
I found a rough pattern http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/pinafore-pattern.html - HERE I would love to see more pics of the soft shoes people have made. I made some slippers for a friends little girl using the shoe pattern with polar fleece. They look so toasty warm. -------------
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 4:00pm
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Here is my first shoe - with the wonky back! I just finished the matching one and it was wonky but not as bad, I kind of made 2 little pleats in the back. Might try it out with the different fabric and see how I go.
Shoe (and chubby little leg!) 
Bib that you cant really see and hat I made 
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 4:45pm
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Oh Emma you are so clever! That wee shoe is cute! And that hat is adorable! Hunter looks so happy Well done -------------
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 11 May 2010 at 5:23pm
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Thanks lisa they are really easy - apart from the back, and Im no sewer! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 12:22pm
Just finished another bib - still not perfect but im getting there
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Posted By: BriAndOlisMum
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 12:32pm
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emma i love how you have matching shoes and bibs. -------------  http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 1:16pm
hee hee, poor Hunter I dont know if he will be impressed with me when he grows up ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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BriAndOlisMum wrote:Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 2:49pm
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Gorgeous HuntersMama! I love it how the buzzy bee bib is pointed, very funky. -------------
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Posted By: amykt
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 10:22am
Ok, I dusted off my sewing machine and made this cute little dress last night - I got the pattern of one of the links on here...
I thought I might give it to my cousin who is having a little girl and due next month - pity I don't have a little girl to put it on ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
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Posted By: amykt
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 10:23am
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hmmmm just had a thought - perhaps i should make little matching shoes! must go back and find that link.......! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 10:51am
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I love checking out this thread, I am just starting to get creative and I haven't sewn since intermediate but I am giving it a go. Am even having a craft night at my house in a few weeks! Exciting!
Here is a pic of Lexie in her home-made babylegs  ------------- 
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Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 13 May 2010 at 7:00pm
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I have made some of those little shoes. They are soo cute.
I really must make some more. Actually I feel inspired to make everything. LOL. Now I just need some time... http://www.makingitfun.blogspot.com/ - Blog thats linked to Michael Miller fabrics. There is some cute free patterns there. And links to other crafty blogs. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 11:47am
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Awww I love the babylegs. I've made some but haven't got a decent pic of them yet ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: littlestar
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 2:33pm
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omg - love this thread - and I am not a sewer!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 14 May 2010 at 4:27pm
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Yay the itty bitty dress!
I find spotlights Quilting fabric section the BEST place for all the custie fabric :D I'm a quilter anyway and i usually go to my local quilt shop. Sure you dont get as much fabric for your buck, but at least you know it's a decent cotton and it doesnt need to be washed first! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Black_Friday
Date Posted: 18 May 2010 at 6:36pm
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I like this http://www.embroworld.com/new/ - machine embroidery site for free embroidery designs. I just bought a machine 2nd hand . Sooo excited, got to make some cute stuff so I can play with it. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby Jan 2010
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 13 June 2010 at 7:58pm
Just bumping 
Im off to attempt to make those baby shoes. Wish me luck lol -------------  
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 13 June 2010 at 8:16pm
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Good luck Sabrina!! They are actually pretty simple once you get the hang of it! -------------
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 13 June 2010 at 10:33pm
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Well i finished the shoes. One came out really good, i buggered the other one up lol. I will make some more tomorrow. Ill also upload a pic on here at some stage -------------
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 14 June 2010 at 7:44am
Here is my attempt. They are actually really easy, im going to make some more
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 14 June 2010 at 10:36am
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I am determined to get my machines out (well they are already out) today & finish a top that I'm making, got as far as cutting it out & pinning half together.
I want to sew up my merino that I used for wraps into some form of bag that C will keep on while he's asleep  Not sure if I'll use a pattern or go off the top of my head with an idea LOL Althought am thinking I might use the part of the pattern from the dress on the previous page.------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |