Awhile ago I was complaining on my facebook page that really cute crib sheets were either impossible to find or cost a lot of money (like custom ones on etsy). Someone suggested I make my own. HA! Okay, I have a sewing machine and I’m not too bad at sewing, but I’ve really only ever made baby gowns and shirts–with a pattern.
This awesome facebook fan directed me to a crib and toddler bed sheets tutorial on the Dana Made It blog. It looked way too easy and I figured I could totally give it a try… thanks, Dana! I did do things a little bit differently–mainly because I’m lazy, so I made it even easier–pictures and tutorial on that coming soon. Until then… check it out:
When I was pregnant with Ryan, I bought a pattern for baby gowns and shirts. I mainly used old adult-sized t-shirts and sewed them into baby clothes… our old college shirts, band tour tees, etc. Was soooo fun and cute! I of course haven’t made any since he was born because the nesting thing was gone and…. yea.
But now the nesting is back and I bought some fabric to make baby gowns for baby Rebecca. With matching hats 🙂
I’ll post more information on making these gowns, too. Lots of people on facebook asked! I used an actual pattern for these, but I’m sure if can be found online for free… I’ll look around and get back to you with details 🙂 I promise they aren’t that hard to make. I had never sewn before and started out with these. Some trial and error, but overall pretty easy.
AND I just realized that the pattern kit I bought 2 years ago includes a pattern for DIAPER COVERS! We already use super cute cloth diapers, but most are blue. Of course Rebecca can wear blue (Ryan wears pink!), but I can totally make some cute flowery and girly covers to use once in awhile! My next project…
Have you made any DIY baby clothes or items?? Suggestions on things I should try?? Maybe cloth wipes, those have to be easy! Hm…
LOVE those gowns! You are so talented!
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Wow! Great job! I’m always impressed with people who can sew! I love that you made matching hats. I’m a sucker for baby hats.
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SO cute! I’ve been pinning my brains out, finding all sorts of adorable girl patterns. I really don’t have much sewing experience at all, but I just keep hoping that I’ll get up the courage to try some. This gives me hope! Maybe my nesting instinct will propel me into seamstress mode, too! 🙂
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I am super impressed! Pregnant with a toddler and still have enough energy to sew, I bow down to you!
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Those are so cute! Good job! My Domestic Diva section has lots of crafts/sewing projects for little girls. I’m working on adding more every week! Love having a girl!
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I love this! Great job.
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Really cute!!
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Wow, you did a beautiful job! Everything is so cute!
-Hannah
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those gowns are so cute! I never had any of those with my last babies but they seem so easy for diaper changes. I might have to make some with the next baby.
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If we have a boy I am going to make my own sheets too! I only have girly ones now and its to easy not to do myself in the patterns I want!
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Bed sheets should always be cleaned periodically to avoid bed bugs. ,
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Just a suggestion on something you may wanna try next. I have seen alot of car seat canopies.. but has anyone tried to make one out of jeans. A no-sew canopy where you attach the two strips by just hot glue gun.. Or even using an oval bassinet cover that already has elastic in it, all you have to do is add the two strips to the handle bar.. I’m having a baby boy and everything is mainly for girls so I was on the hunt for more boys items/themes..
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Can you direct me to your baby gowns and hats please?
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