Sewing projects for the new little man...

So I'm feeling like I'm in the home stretch of pregnancy (about 10 weeks to go) and am finally getting to some of the sewing projects that I planned to do. I've made many carseat covers, but I still hadn't made one for myself. A few weeks ago I went down to Lancaster and picked out some fun fabric and this week I finally got around to making it. I made one minor change from the previous covers I have made-snaps!!

My first efforts resulted in a minor snafu! I put my two tabs on opposite of each other!

But with quick use of my seam ripper the problem was remedied!

Here's the final product:

I also made matching/coordinating burp clothes, binky clips & a onesie tie!


I'm really happy with how they all turned out and now will move onto some other projects I have in mind!!

One last image to share. Our two kitties Pichi & Paccha are funny. N8 snapped this picture the other night of the two of them snuggled up with each other!!

Baby gift: Iron-on transfers

This week I have discovered the joys of iron-on transfers. I have never used them before and have been really happy with the results I have gotten. I thought I would share part of a baby gift (that hasn't been given yet!). So Roxy, if you're reading this, it's coming tomorrow with dinner! It's a simple, personal, and unique baby gift!

I used Scrapbook Factory to do the design work.
And I used Avery T-Shirt Transfers:
And 2 Gerber Long Sleeve Onesies:
And here's the results! I think they turned out pretty darn cute!

And since she had a girl she get's this Car Seat Canopy!!

Another friend has asked me to make a couple more onesies for a baby shower she has. They're for a little boy. Here are the designs for those!

Carseat Canopy ver. 2.0

So we seem to be having somewhat of a baby boom here and I really like having a homemade gift to give a new mom. When I saw carseat conopies (or tent) popping up online I loved the idea. A blanket that is attached to your carseat! I can't even count the number of times my blanket fell off the carseat as I walked into the grocery store or Wal-mart.

So I'v been busy making carseat canopies for the new babies that I know of coming up. Right now most of the ladies don't know what they're having yet, so I'm making a little reserve!

My first one I made was given to Oliver. The ones that I saw were a little different that what I made though. I decided to change it up a bit and do ribbon ties for instead of velcro tabs. But after watching Ricky and Kim tie and re-tie their ribbons I have changed my plan and am following the trend and doing velrco tabs. Here is Oliver's with the now added velcro tabs:

Then I made one from Evan and for my future little nephew that's due to make his appearance tomorrow! Sara and Carol, If you read this and would like, I can sew you some velcro tabs to add onto your canopy. So now on all version 2.0 canopy's we have velcro tabs to attach to the carseat!

Here's one from online that's pretty much like what I'm making, and she has a really good tutorial if you're wanting to make you own. They are super simple and depending on how much you spend on fabric, they're a really reasonable gift. I love picking out fabric, finding cute coordinating colors!

Here's are some that I have already made and ready!

This one is flannel on top and cotton on bottom:

This one is flannel on top and bottom:

This is lighter weight and is cotton on top and bottom:

And this one is corduroy on top and waffle knit on top:

On some of them I added some buttons to jazz up the tabs.

I am not a seamstress by any means. I have a hard time even sewing a straight line, but for some reason sewing is relaxing and rewarding for me! Now I need to find some more fun fabric!!