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The links are all the same--I have trouble clicking on tiny stuff on my phone so I thought that having it over a few lines of text might make it easier for folks like me.

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This is more or less a record of my crafty pursuits. I'll use this space to keep track of promising ideas and my own successes or "learning opportunities" for future reference.

Comments are welcome, but will be removed if they don't actually contribute to the content. In other words, comments should have all meat and no time-sucking fillers.

As I complete the projects/ideas on the right, I'll move them to the left so you can see how well it worked out.

Baby Sewing/Tutorial projects/links - All grouped together

Everything baby from pregnancy to the creature in your arms

This originally was a normal post that I started during my pregnancy but it has grown and evolved  to the point where I think it is better to simply be separate.  I hope others can find this information useful.  Like in my Peru page, I tried to include any answers or information here that I couldn't find elsewhere. 

Latest update:  July 12th, 2013- 8 weeks old


1.) Baby swaddler.  Rating: super easy. Time: 15-20 minutes  Six weeks old-Update: This doesn't work for us.  We bought a packaged pair of Swaddleme's and they are great! 
I used an old 2X t-shirt to make 3 different projects.  Since I am still 30 weeks pregnant, I had to find another model.  This particular one wasn't too happy but, rest assured, she was well rewarded and is not suffering any post-traumatic-stress-disorder.  I am thinking that this might even be handy for using at the vet when she needs to get her shots. (I usually cover her head with a sock so that she can't see:  no vision = no fight so whatever has to be done can be done super quick.)  (Update: for anyone who thinks this is cruel, she loves to hang out with me and watch what I am sewing.  When I was practicing babywearing, she was my first "model" then, too.  I figured a fighting and squirming cat was more baby-like than anything else.  No matter how many times I made her mad at me, she still always comes when I call her to put her in one of my creations. She will come right back right after I let her out, too.  Crazy cat.  I think she loves me a lot!  I sure do love her.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwhshPWqWvk


2.) Baby tank top.  Rating super easy.  Time: 15-20 minutes.  Six weeks old-Update: We use this regularly.  It is a perfect tiny shirt for the diaper bag. 
I used this pattern but, of course, altered it because I only wanted a tank.  I had seen a tutorial that showed the magic in turning a t-shirt hem to sew is simply to reduce the tension on your presser foot.  Once I found the lever (mine is next to the lightbulb on my sewing machine), I had success.for the bottom hem, I just cut the shirt at the place where the curve of the leg portion begins.
http://omi-creates.blogspot.com/2010/02/baby-boy-onesie-with-binding-tutorial.html

How to hem stretch fabrics: http://blog.makezine.com/craft/how-to-hemming-knits-and-stretch-fabrics/

3.)  T-shirt sheet recon-Baby wipes  Rating: Super easy.  Time: 30 minutes. Six weeks old-Update:I use these for everything but dad prefers packaged wet-wipes. 
I made 15 of these.  They are just squares cut and sewn and turned and then topstitched.  I'll make more as scraps build up. (bottom row in the photo below)

4.)  Burp cloths  Rating: Super easy.  Time: 90 minutes Six weeks old-Update:Baby spits up a LOT and it runs off the bottom of these very often. My niece still uses these for kid-cleanups and her kid will be 2 next month.  Her kid recognizes them for use in juice or whatever spills.  8 weeks old-Update: I might  not have made enough of these.  We go through them like water and have them in the truck, the diaper bag, and all over the house.  Because they were so easy to make,  I don't care if I lose one. 
I made 10 of these.  All that I could from one old-not so pretty bath towel.  The tutorial link is on the left.  This is one item that my niece said was actually pretty useful as far as baby gifts go.  (upper row in the photo below)

Towel-backed burp cloths, washable baby wipes, and one 7-month belly.
5.)  Baby bathing apron from a towel  Rating : Easy   Time: 45minutes.  No pic.  Six weeks old-Update: Works great.  I like it lots. 

The hardest part (11 minutes) was turning the neck tube.  I gave up and then threaded a strip of selvedge through it, tacked that down, and then pulled it like skinning a snake to turn it.  It's a good idea to dock the corners first, too, so there is less bulk. (I didn't use a hand towel--I used the end above the decor strip part of the towel.)

The velcro is optional.  I tried it on before sewing down the remaining side of the neck strap and I can't see that velcro will make it any better.  It is weird to me to sew an X-square on one side for strength and then use velcro on the other.  DUH!

 I used an old towel that still had plenty of life in it and the project turned out just fine.  We will probably use it most for sink bathing and carrying home Mini-me from the pool.

6.)  2 minute wetbag     Six weeks old-Update:A ziploc is more practical for us and we can reuse it just the same as this. No one recognizes the wetbag as something to use except us.  Bummer.  I really was excited to get a lot of use out of these.  Maybe later on.
Very quick to sew and a great introduction to sewing PUL. For me, it was easier to reduce the tension all the way on my presser foot (like when sewing Jersey knit). I had bought a 3 pack of cuts of PUL at JoAnn's on sale and one of the cuts makes 2 purse sized (small) wetbags.  Note:  Use a zipper that is long enough across.  12 inches is good--you can always shorten it, if you want, but you certainly can't make it longer.  For the loop, make sure it isn't cotton.

7.) Swim Diaper  Six weeks old-Update:  An outgrown newborn diaper works better for our kiddo (minus the stuffing/insert). 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjHhwOKf4M
Sewing the PUL here was more challenging.  It wants to stick to my presser foot so I had to make sure it was down always.  Getting the elastic right while sewing curves was challenging but this came out alright.  The 2nd one will be better.
I got the kit from http://wazoodle.com.  (Very highly recommended for diaper sewing according to one blog.)



8.)    Fabric bucket-diaper caddy.  Six weeks old-Update:We don't change diapers much upstairs so it and the less-user-friendly diapers are in it collecting dust.
I looked at lots of styles and decided to just wing it and make it up as I went along.  It is not perfect, but I think it will work perfectly and that it can get years of use.




9.)   Breast pads  Six weeks old-Update:I've only just started to need these and used one pair so far.  
http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusable-BreastfeedingNursing-Pads/#intro
The first pair, I sewed the cotton jersey knit darts individually.  After that, I just sewed all 4 together and then added a separately dart-sewn layer of satin for the outer layer.  I don't have a serger so I straight-stitched all around, trimmed next to the stitch line, and then zigzagged around again.  I did trim the dart seam on the thicker layers, but only actual use will tell me if I should have sewn them individually.  The Olfa circle cutter makes a HUGE difference for me in cutting out nice circles.  If you have a small rotary cutter and something else you could use as a template, that would also make this easier.

10.) Scrub shirt  Six weeks old-Update:Our giant 11 pound 13 ounce baby never fit in this. Boohoo!
  (recycled scrub top, 90 minutes including some unsewing and recutting)
I used the same pattern as the tank top above (the baby gown pattern).  I used some old scrubs to preserve the neck line and to cheat the hems.  I did make some bias tape to finish the back neckline.  The sleeves had to be cut twice--prolly because they weren't of stretchy material and I needed an extra inch on each end.  I put on a mini-pocket to help recreate the look.  I think I will need to put snaps on the neck to keep it from looking weird, but it depends on how huge his head is.  To be continued...

11.)  Changing pad cover.  Six weeks old-Update:Works perfectly!!!!!
I looked at different ones to buy (10$ in Wal-mart) but since I have a HUGE stash of fabrics, I figured it was worth a shot to make one.  The project came out GREAT.  I used a sample curtain-panel from Ikea (for demo of their decorator fabric) with stripes (BIG bonus when cutting AND hemming!!!!!!) and it looks really good.  The fabric is denser than most so it should hold up pretty well.  I might make a 2nd changing pad out of old towels and a cover for that for the other floor of our home.
Here's the tut that I used.  I didn't have enough elastic so I used some cord to make a drawstring.  It is not fitted, but that doesn't look any different--especially since the curved ends won't be on display.
http://www.sirbubbadoo.com/2010/11/tutorial-how-to-make-changing-pad-cover.html
The dimensions are:  32" x 48" with 8" corners cut and sewn, hemmed, and gathered. Tada!!  Excellent tut!
Here are 2 other tuts, for anyone that is interested:
http://www.thecozypumpkin.com/2010/07/tutorial-easy-contoured-changing-pad.html
http://www.aloadofcraft.com/2010/03/tutorial-how-to-make-contoured-changing.html



12.)  Wet bags with bottom zipper for the diaper pail.  Six weeks old-Update:The bag is fine and we wash it about once a week (with diapers being washed every 2nd or 3rd day).  I don't get how the zipper is useful at all.  Save yourself the trouble and cost of a zipper until after you have had the kid and tried it to see if that part is necessary.  We only use one of these for now so the other is folded under the one we are using.  8 weeks old-Update: You could just as easily recycle a normal plastic bag to use.
This style has great reviews on Amazon so I figured I could sew up a simple bag easy enough.  The cost for two came out to around 10-12$ for both of them--I got 1 1/2 yards of Pul with a 40% off coupon plus two 22 inch zippers.  I bottomed the bags with the zippers and simply turned the tops once since Pul doesn't fray.  The first one I guess at and it is too big.  The 2nd one, I also guessed at, but smaller, and it is jussssstttttt right. I didn't put handles on them like the ones I saw  for sale but  I can't see any reason I would need them.  For the elastic, don't cut it until after you have sewn it in--I like to sew my turn or casing over it and then cut only after that is complete.  Saves me a bundle of time threading the elastic through.  Time to complete: 90 minutes (including unsewing a big section). 

13.)  Diapers 
Note:  Our baby was born very large so we had only a couple of weeks with newborn sized items.  After 8 weeks of cloth diapering, the number one feature I want is double leg gussets.


10 weeks old - Update
Best diaper on eBay: from good "seller003" - "1 PICK COLORFUL snaps BABY cloth diapers with 2 gussets" 
eBay listings for this vendor: http://www.ebay.com/sch/good_seller003/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 
We've found the best purchased cloth diaper (economical).  Currently (July 2013), these run for $7/each with free shipping from China.  The quality is great, they are cute, and I have just gone ahead and bought 4 more.  If you plan to just jump in and buy your stash without trying any of them out or check out a friend's stash, this would be the best choice, IMHO.
Here is the message that I just sent to a pregnant friend detailing why:
<<<"I don't know if you have decided on a cloth diaper yet, but I have found our favorites:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300727829586?var=600047371303&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Reasons (that differ from some cloth diapers):

1.) Snaps - Velcro, frankly, sucks. It is night at night when you are stumbling around, but don't buy more than 2 that have velcro.  It sticks to other items in the laundry and destroys FOE.

2.)  Double gussets - This is the best thing EVER on diapers.  It is the difference between contained poo and you having a new color covering your clothes.  These work much better than Huggies also, BTW.  ****Whatever you do, look for this feature.  It is the BEST!

3.)  There are 2 openings for stuffing. 
   A.)  It is easier to stuff if you pull it on your arm like a sleeve and grab the insert to pull through.
    B.)  You don't have to UNSTUFF these.  Just drop them into the diaper pail and the agitation of the machine unstuffs it for you.  Especially helpful if others won't unstuff--church daycare, husband, other kids, whomever.

Bonus hint:  We got a diaper pail that has a pop-up top with a button.  I wish we would have jut gotten a regular trash can with a step lid or one of those domed tops with a swingy lid on it.  Would have been easier. 

2nd bonus hint:  There are wetbags for sale that are all fancy and such--some big ones have a zipper--that doesn't actually help at all and the small  ones are cute but nobody else understands their purpose.  It is better for a big one to get a no frills style or just use a garbage bag that you can recycle repeatedly (a clear or white one, though--so that you can see what is in it!) and for on the go--freezer Zip-Locs are best--label it with a sharpie that it is for diapers and you can reuse these multiple times.  We have 2 that we reuse over and over and haven't replaced them yet.  The daycare understands a Zip-Loc.  So does everybody else.  We just have a a small cloth "diaper bag" inside the general diaper bag to contain the baggies, a new diaper, and wipes.

If you get some newborn ones, don't get many.  They don't pee much yet and you'll only use them for a month or so.  We still use some unstuffed as swim diapers so the 7 or 8 that we got were a good purchase.

I did experiment with sewing some, but none that I have sewn were as good as the ones I have bought so I am now sewing other stuff.">>>


Six weeks old-Updates are mixed in. 
 8 weeks old-Update:  I have sewn several and have enjoyed the process, but unless you simply aren't buying ANYthing and making them from materials on hand, it is probably more cost-effective to simply buy some from eBay.  I just ordered seven more 2 days ago.  What I looked for:  PUL outer, double gussets for the legs--the most effective at keeping the contents IN so far, and snaps for adjustments.  Cute is a bonus.  I like bamboo, but finding that with the double gussets is difficult.One kind has a strip of a barrier across the front top inside that keeps any of the wet inner from leaking/wicking over and that is nice, but also not found with the double gussets.
May 6, 2013--I have now sewn several types and we are past our due date so we are just waiting to try these out.  We bought 8 AIO newborn sized diapers (I figured these would be more user-friendly for his completely inexperienced Dad to start with.)  and have some bigger AIO's, too.  With the extras that I've sewn, we now have over 40 in the stash.  It has grown with what seems to be little effort.  I'd recommend the same thing I have done to build a beginner stash.  Make 1 or 2 or 3 diapers at a time here and there over your last trimester. If you do this 10 times, you have a beginner stash of 20-30 diapers.  If you are on a major tight budget, there are so many handmade options that you can go for that you really don't have to spend anything, if you don't want to (and you have a stash of old clothes/sheets/towels to raid).

2 of my faves (as of 8 weeks of usage)
Coolababy diapers from eBay.
   What I like:  Double gussets on legs=zero leaks!!!!!  Bamboo option.  Velcro is nice when you are trying to diaper a kicking baby and you are sleepy but it is a pain to wash--I added velcro saver squares.  I like that the inner is dark gray and not white--the first meconium poops can stain and these diapers never show anything.  Some cute colors/patterns. 
     What I don't like:  No velcro saver.  The pocket stretches out and looks sloppy almost right away.  The design on the blue one is creepy--what is up with the headless lady (seen here above the dalmatian)?  Too many snap choices can be overwhelming for an exhausted parent trying to diaper a kicking and screaming baby.  It is easier to snap the minimum and then snap closed the Onsie to help hold it together.

Forgotten brand from eBay.  These work great.  I bought a few of these at once.  They look great and don't leak much.


One that I made from some remnant fleece, remnant latex(?), and jersey knit soaker sewn in.  I made 3 of these.  They work okay but they take forever to dry.  I can't get the knack for making the elastic tight enough on the legs that there isn't always a gap resulting in potential leaks.
UPDATE--January 2014--At 8 months old, these fit PERFECT!!!  hahahha.  I never would have guessed when he was tinier that these would eventually be awesome!  Lesson that I have learned--it might work later on--hang on to it. 

Nubunz (made in the US).  These are wider and come with double inserts.  They have a wonderful feature of a blocking strip across the front top so that you don't get urine soaking outside the diaper.  I bought two and we are using these at night.  The price was great and the quality is wonderful.   I would buy these again. 

This is a failed experiment.  It seemed like a good idea but in reality, ummmmm...no.  I am currently using the soakers to line other diapers when Minime has been especially hungry and I am expecting some serious output.

Little Green Bear diaper--needs a cover.  Works wonderful. Very comfy for baby.  Super easy to use.  These were our night time diapers before we got the others. 

Another failed experiment.  I had seen (rarely) images online of diapers with the soakers sewn to the crotch so that they could basically flap in the wind while hanging to dry and be done quicker.  In reality, the flaps don't stay open very well and I wanted to add some extra urine-soaking layers so I used some leftover pink terrycloth.  DON'T. USE. PINK. FLAPPY. ANYTHING. IN. THE, CROTCH. OF. A. DIAPER.  It just looks vulgar.  I have this folded over to protect its modesty.  The diaper works okay, but it is so ugly that it will probably be placed in the circular file soon.

Bumkins diaper covers.  These have really cute prints and are cheap on Amazon, but they don't work as well as some others.  The FOE (elastic) on the legs is stuck to velcro from some other diaper with each wash and is being destroyed very quickly.  I wouldn't buy these again.  (I put a positive review of these on Amazon before I had tried other covers.  I now can see how they aren't so great.)

Diaper Safari diaper cover.  This one is my favorite.  It looks nice, is comfy for the baby, and cleans easily.  The stitching on the pockets in front and in back is something needed that is not on the other purchased covers that we have.  I would definitely buy this again.





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(From original post, written while still pregnant)
 I have bought some different ones to try and sewn some as well.  I had asked for some prefolds in the registry but now kinda wished I hadn't.  They are simply too easy to make!  I've also got a small selection of the AIO's in newborn size for the first few weeks then several regular sized ones as well.  6 flats that feel lovely and I am looking forward to trying out.  Some flats that I sewed into the origami fold that turned out ugly, but we will see how they work (old jersey sheets--these provided LOTS of fabric for experiments!).  I've made 3 covers--really swim diapers, but same difference, IMHO.

Here are the styles I have made:

Quick Snap FlatWrap links:  Six weeks old-Update:Meh.  We don't care for these.  We keep these in the "last resort" pile.  8 weeks old-Update: I am now using these to clean with. 
          Images that equal a tutorial of sorts
          Variations including elastic and different cuts - LINKS TO PDF PATTERNS

This was quick and easy to sew and satisfying to finish.  I elected to leave off the snaps (I plan to use a Snappi) and used an extra 2 flap-shaped cuts to act as an extra layer.  I just used some old cotton jersey sheets that had mysterious stains on them.


  Prefold (sewn):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErwCtTzLVng   Six weeks old-Update: We both use these regularly.  I like the "twist fold" and find it fits less wide with less of it peeking out.  The ones that I sewed work just as well as the bought ones but are softer.  Don't bother buying any. EVER.  They are just too easy to sew.   8 weeks old-Update: I made some more this week for gifting.  The old t-shirt sheets make some really cute ones.  Neither my husband nor myself have gotten the hang of keeping the backs of the legs stuffed inside the diaper covers very well.  For us, the best fold with these (and for flats) is to lay it in folded and twist it over in the crotch to make it skinny.  We do use these at home.
    After the first one, I just cut, sewn, turned, then placed the center section on and topstitched the whole thing.  It was faster and easier and looked neater. Long sleeves from shirts are awesome for the center sections!
This top picture is of the overlapped style--easy and better looking.
A better prefold sewing method  http://fernandfaerie.com/sewing_prefolds.html 
Six weeks old-Update: These here fold better than the method above.
 This is super easy and fast.  This site recommends cutting 18x18 inches and then folding but I would recommend cutting 18x9 on the fold to save a step.  Much easier, IMHO.  There are some interesting variations here.  If prefolds work best for our soon-to-be-born Mini-me, then this is the method I will use to make the rest of our diaper stash.

  Fold-in fitted (To use with a cover) PDF    Tutorial  Six weeks old-Update:  This one sucks.  It is on the bottom of the "last resort"pile.

  Little Green Bear Bamboo kit (with sample)

 


14.)  Newborn baby pants http://www.made-by-rae.com/2010/11/pimp-those-baby-pants/
Six weeks old-Update:  I made another pair of these Sunday morning before church.  I put the pattern off the fold by a centimeter and lengthened the hems at feet and hips.  This is a great pattern and sews up fast and easy if you do all hemming/elastisizing first.
     I'd recommend doing your hemming and your waistband (elastic put in before sewing!) BEFORE closing these up.  Seriously.  It is a big time PITA to hem these very skinny things traditionally.  I made two pair to see how they fit before making more.
Another of the baby boy pants.  Make note, as with adult pants, that some prints can seem vulgar.  Since these don't have a dedicated front and back, put the pointing rocket only one the back side.  I sprayed the knees of this with Deep Woods Off and put them on only for walks. (I keep them separate and don't bother washing them much to keep them mosquito fighting.)


15.) Ball toy  Six weeks old-Update:I made a second one with a different tutorial--the leaf-shape pattern--it is flimsier and will probably come unsewn at times and need repair.  This one was a tiny bit trickier to put together but the quality of it is much better than the other one--same materials used and made in the same week.   ***HINT***  After you take it out of the dryer, it probably won't be all the way dry.  We put it on top of the DVR to keep it warm and air dry it faster.  Worked like a CHARM!
I always wanted to make one of these. Not at all difficult.  I watched one movie and one episode of Scrubs while doing the hand sewing.  I would have sewn faster if my vision wasn't so bad and I didn't have to sew by Braille!  I stuffed it with left over jersey knit from all these other projects.
http://kathyhaynie.blogspot.com/2010/03/fabric-balls-craft-tutorial.html

16.)  Baby gowns.  Six weeks old-Update:These work great but our kid was born giant and only could wear them for the first week. :(
     Not too difficult but definitely gets easier with practice.   I have 4 but don't remember how many are practical to have.  I'll make more as needed.
     T-shirt to baby gown
17. Diaper bag
Made from some old pants of the baby's college-aged brother.  I just cut off the legs and sewed them closed, added a zipper and straps and put in the detachable mesh-front pockets with some snaps.  I also replaced the buttons on back with snaps for one-handed opening.  
18.  Pacifier clip
I bought 2 with the suspender clips.  They are crap.  They don't stay on whatsoever.  I am angry about the waste of money.  When my oldest was a baby, they only came with badge clips that stayed on and I have no idea why this changed.  I made 3 of these using my old badge clips from work.   (If I make more, I won't make them with a snap but will instead just use another loop of the cording.  It looks nicer. If you make some, be sure you sew the cording folded over and well-abused to keep it in place.)

19.  Bibs.  At 7 weeks, our sweet baby has become the drooler.  Normal bibs don't contain the volume.  He also spits up rather enthusiastically.  I made a couple of these and these became our favorites immediately.  When I make more, I will make them like a tank top with no back to make sure the shoulders stay covered. 
20.  Walking helper toy
This has its own post at:
http://emilylikestomakestuffdiy.blogspot.com/2014/01/walking-helper-toy.html





21. Baseball cap.
I sewed three of these and they all came out at different levels of not-too-hot.  The main issue for me is the brim angles wayyyy down.  I used a patriotic theme for 4th of July and was asked why the hat looked like it was from Japan's army.  The project IS fast, though, and pretty easy.  If you have scraps, why not?
Jersey baseball hat
This is the worst of the three caps that I sewed.  It still looks okay.  In this pic, my husband placed it on crooked.




22.  Baby carrier
No-Sew sweatpants carrier
I used my "maternity" sweatpants for this and it is so easy and comfy.  I get compliments on it every time I use it out and about and it looks fine enough to use pretty much everywhere.  (Guys compliment and ask about it, too!)




The best gifts we received:  (in no particular order)
1.)  Pacifier holder doll
This is weighted a little to keep it in place.  The corners are knotted and enjoyably chewy for baby.  This is his absolute favorite pacifier.

2.)  Bumbo seat
This is a shaped single-piece foam seat that cradles your kiddo and supports the back once head control is achieved.  The first moment that I put Ignacio in this (at 7 weeks), he was immediately bobbing his head back and forth and making happy faces and noises.  He was in there 30 minutes the first time playing and having a ball.  I sit it next to me on the washer while folding laundry or on the counter while I wash dishes or on the desk next to me while typing on the computer.  He is happy in there between 15-45 minutes and gets lots of exercise.





To do list:

baby shoes
Baby denim jacket
Basic newborn pants
Baby pants in 2 sizes
Baby pant made from sleeves
Washable panty liner - Okay, okay--I know--this is a post-maternity thing.
Links to patterns and tutorials for split pants
PVC and pool noodle baby gym
Vinyl recycled baby bib
Men's shirt to onsie recon
Nursing/cuddleing tank top carrier - experiment
Baby life quilt
Swim diaper
Easy alphabet softie toys
Puzzle ball
Printable and customizable baby book
Universal shopping cart/high chair cover with pattern
Baby photo inspirations
Toy - Simple stuffed alphabet letters
Appliqued ABC softie book
Bib Backpack (to hold clean bibs on back of high chair where they are handy)

More Links to tutorials and baby related crafts:
The BEST Pinterest kid craft/sewing/links collection
Collection of links to cloth diaper patterns
Another collection of lots of sewing links - lots of baby stuff
DIY-sewing (mostly) links for carriers, bras, nursing wear etc. Lots of really great stuff
7 favorite baby sewing patterns
25 boy sewing tutorials
Comprehensive list of baby stuff to make
Bapron
Bear-shaped blanket
Birth announcement idea
Changing pad and cover
Easy pieced floor mat
Triangle bordered (crocheted) receiving blankets
Engineer cap to sew
Breastfeeding-Lansinoh bag + Drop-in bottle = Win
Baby wipe concentrate cubes to mix your own solution
Baby (and pet) crochet tutorials on Craftster
Baby-Carriers-Babywearer site with links to sew/make your own
     Very nice mei tai ******
     Beth's mei tai
     Mei tai's on Craftster with very good photos
     Video - variety of baby carriers in action
     Mei-tai tute with good diagrams
     Another good mei-tai tute with good diagrams
     Vid on how to do newborn rucksack carry with only fabric/tela/manta
     Pseudo-Scandi
     Homemade frugal carriers
     Sweatpants-yep, that's right, carrier made from sweatpants
Baby - Make a journal or baby book
Baby-Shoes to sew
Baby-Anywhere Chair (to sew)
Baby-"Boppy" type pillow and cover to sew

Baby-Hooter hider-Nursing mother/baby cover up
Baby-Gown from t-shirt recon
Baby-hooded swaddler
Baby-Crochet-Glass bottle cozy
Baby - Sew-highchair helper or seat belt. Can be used on the go.
Baby-Nursing shawl

Baby-I-Spy fabric book to sew

Baby-Travel changing pad with pockets for extra diaper and wipes
Baby-No-sew undershirt/camisole option for nursing modesty
Baby-Maternity-Belly band with ruffle
Baby-Maternity-Collection of recons and sewing
Baby-Maternity-Traditional pants recon
Baby-Maternity-Recon-Button up babydoll shirt
Baby-Maternity-Recon a men's shirt into a peasant blouse
Baby-Maternity-Recon a men's t-shirt into a cute top 
Baby-Maternity- Swimsuit cover up upcycle for T-shirt that would be a great maternity option
Baby-Maternity-Stretchy pocket recon for non-ugly jeans
Baby-Pants to sew with free pattern
Baby-Ravelry link-Crocheted soaker
Babywearing videos--how-to, stons of links, DIY's, and more infor than you can read in a day
Baby-Convert your regulat bra into a nursing bra
     Another bra-conversion
     One more bra conversion
Baby-Recon-Nursing tanks-GENIUS!!!
     Another nursing tank tut
Baby - Sewn shoes
Baby-Swing--WOW!
Baseball caps - from jersey (t-shirts, onsies, etc)
Baseball cap printable pattern
Newborn photo tips/tricks
Nursing - altering patterns/clothes for easy access
Formal/semi-formal - Onsie applique for baby boys
Kimono patterns - free!
     Baby kimono top
     Fat quarter kimono top
     Kimono onsie
     Newborn kimono shirt
Book for practicing words/letters/phrases/etc made with personal photos
     Her prototype is linked here and also an excellent idea for a quickie/easier version
Toddler-Piddle pad-carseat-seat cover for dealing with leaks
Toddler-Quiet book made out of old baby clothes to practice fastening stuff
Toddler-More quiet book ideas
Toddler-Frog hooded towel -With other animal ideas in links
Toddler+ - Activity panel with real world items
Toddler- fleece slippers
Walker with straps for guided steps
 Networking - Houston babies 2013 - for socializing
Breastfeeding helps
Spitter-upper? Supper gas? Foremilk vs hindmilk imbalance (We tried this and had way less of both after the first feeding--so simple!)
Newborn - Sleepy eater, can't stay awake? (We had a big problem with this, encouraged to formula feed by dr because of it--wish I had found this when searching for answers!)
Breast massage info


Cloth diaper links:
      ***** PDF's of several patterns--tutorials are on the site if you look through it.   *****
     Quick Snap FlatWrap links:
          Images that equal a tutorial of sorts
          Variations including elastic and different cuts - LINKS TO PDF PATTERNS
     Flip cover tutorial (tuck the ends of your liner)
     Frugal diapering - Top ten sites
     Pinterest collection of diaper stuff
     Another Pinterest collection of mostly diaper stuff
     T-shirt prefolds
     Another tut on t-shirt prefolds
     Pinless diaper tutorial PDF
     Baby-Cloth-http://www.babyvilleboutique.com/blog/2012/04/cloth-diapering-using-upcycled-materials
     Baby-Cloth-Collection of Diaper patterns from Cheeky Diapers
     Baby-Cloth-Diaper Making 101 - Great diagram for a DYI tie-diaper
     Baby-Superman diaper cover
     Baby-Cloth-Star Trek soaker
     Tie diaper images and dimensions for inspiration or to buy
     Baby-Cloth-The most basic tie diaper method
          ..... A better tie diaper
         -----T-shirt tie diaper
     Baby-Diaper cover tute with link to pattern
     Diaper Dummy - Holder for spraying diapers in comode
     Webag utorial


Weblinks for later:
Dr. Laura - Getting your baby to sleep

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