-The DIY club-

[wantababybump]

Various hun. Use bamboo/cotton/pul/fleece/minkee depending on order

Sounds lush!!

 

[xerinx]

They are even if i do say so myself!!

 

[pink23]

wow erin so pretty x

 

[Lisa1302]

Ladies I am literally about to order my sewing machine...but wanted to see what anyone thought of it first, in case it doesn't do something important!
It 'appears' to do everything I would ever need, and a million other things I have no idea about, so I hope it is ok as its a good price and much better than the ones I have seen at that same price.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KRESHAY-3600...vr_id=&cguid=6426e86b1250a0aad59308a3ffe5eb6c

 

[Kaites]

Lisa- looks good to me- very similar to my machine

Erin- the BP's look great- good luck with your business hun

 

[Lisa1302]

Claire- My machine only does about 16 stitches but tbh, I only really use the straight stitch and zig zag regularly. I've got a Kenmore (Sears' brand) that I inherited from my grandmother so the machine is probably about 25 yrs old but still chugging away. I think my mom's machine is a Kenmore too. You probably don't need to go super fancy or expensive to get a good machine.

So here's our latest efforts...

Pillowcase style dress- something quick that could be completed while hubby was shopping wtih Emma and use up some leftover fabric:
https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/julyb009.jpg
https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/julyb011.jpghttps://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/julyb012.jpg

My crochet attempt- a pair of shorties:
https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/julyb016.jpg

Unfortunately, I only realized that they were going to be wayyyy too big after I was more than half finished. To put it in perspective, Emma's 30.5" tall and 26.5lbs and she's swimming in them- might fit once she's done PLing
https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/julyb021.jpg

Sorry the piccies are massive- Photobucket is taking a while to process them

wow I love that dress, looks easy to make too!!
I might have a go at something like that!

 

[Lisa1302]

awww wow, there are some super talented ladies on here!

Well Ive been testing out my sewing skills today and made 3 wet bagz! I absolutely adore the handy manny one but as my new monkey foot arrived this morning I cant warrant keeping it

So piccies....
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5903.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5904.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5906.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5908.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5910.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5911.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5912.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5913.jpg
https://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz112/SiggyStoreUK/jacs%20blinkies/fabrics/IMG_5914.jpg

sorry for the pic over load.... can you tell I'm pretty pleased with myself!

Your bags look really good, very neat too
I now have to resist ordering one tomorrow when i do the beanbag order!!

 

[xerinx]

Thankyou kaites

Heres one finished pack i sell them as pairs but a shop is stocking them in packs of 3 pairs!

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs077.snc4/35204_145663695448047_145101155504301_462408_7867970_n.jpg

 

[Kaites]

Thx Lisa- there are lots of "pillowcase dress" tutorials online if you are just starting out too (and of course us ladies here, lol) Makes for a good, quick project

 

[gills8752]

Its not baby related (well it is in one kinda way lol) but I've just finished my apron. My hems are a bit wonky - think I did them a bit slim but I'm pleased with the outcome. There is a multitude of things I would change if I redid it but it didn't turn out bad for a on the spot sew!

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs235.snc4/39113_10150225629195346_568215345_13216130_2559185_n.jpg
https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs043.snc4/34498_10150225629220346_568215345_13216131_193841_n.jpg

 

[Kaites]

That's so cute Gill! Love the ruffles

 

[gills8752]

That's so cute Gill! Love the ruffles

They are not just for prettyness as I found out tonight when Shelby decided I needed sausage and carrot flung at me - the ruffles caught them really well!! lol

 

[Lisa1302]

Thx Lisa- there are lots of "pillowcase dress" tutorials online if you are just starting out too (and of course us ladies here, lol) Makes for a good, quick project

oh great thanks!

I am going to have a go at making some for next summer, I have some really lovely summer dresses that I don't wear but would be waste to throw the nice material away!

 

[Kaites]

Gill- I bet the ruffles could make some really cute girly bibs too (kinda like the way all the boys have bandana bibs these days). Did you use the overlocker to do the gathering for you? I think I remember seeing that as one of the many uses of an overlocker on a sewing program...

Lisa- that's a great idea for dresses you don't wear anymore. I'm in the process of converting a t-shirt of mine into a dress for Emma. It's turned out to be a bit tedious since I decided to "upcycle" the binding around the sleeve cuffs I should just stick to pillowcase dresses- more gratifying to finish projects quickly

 

[Lisa1302]

I agree the quicker projects are much more more appealing to me

I am using some of Izzys t shirts she has outgrown - the ones that have a pretty print or motif on the front - to put over squares of wood (like a canvas effect?!) and they are going on her wall in her new bedroom.

 

[wantababybump]

I agree the quicker projects are much more more appealing to me

I am using some of Izzys t shirts she has outgrown - the ones that have a pretty print or motif on the front - to put over squares of wood (like a canvas effect?!) and they are going on her wall in her new bedroom.

What a fabulous idea!!

 

[xerinx]

Yep such a good idea lisa!!

 

[4boys4years]

my first finished sewing project made from some upcycled fleece

https://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp126/gem3boys/slings%20n%20things/nappy%20fluff/Photo0347.jpg

https://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp126/gem3boys/slings%20n%20things/nappy%20fluff/P7170165.jpg

https://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp126/gem3boys/slings%20n%20things/nappy%20fluff/P7170168.jpg

i based them on some primark pj bottoms and upcycled the elastic from them too, they fit fab although i'd do the rise a bit higher for night use, i'd probably do the waist a little tighter next time and need to figure how i'd put another layer in round the crotch. I put them in my changing bag in case we had an accident with his shorties then Ethan wet himself so he wore them as crops

 

[pink23]

aww , i find making trousers tricky. i have some pj bottoms for him just need to make the top to match xx

 

[ClaireNicole]

That is one SERIOUSLY ADORABLE BABY!!!!!!!!! And he's just smiling!!!!!! You are a very lucky woman! and congrats on your first finished project too!