Look what I made! Thread...

[amorton1437]

We should just have one thread where we can post all these pictures :laugh: With more and more of us making things, there are so many posts :P


Case in point... I made this tonight.Color is weird-there is supposed to be some blue but my living room is very yellowly lit :P

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs104.ash2/38552_456778665341_566285341_6645602_2001237_n.jpg

[beanlady]

I make signs and have a website (http://www.thecraftyartist.com (http://www.thecraftyartist.com/)) But given my artistic ability and lack of money I also make presents for friends for baby showers, weddings, etc. I also make tons of jewelry! I am getting prepared for a craft show in three weeks when I don't feel like crap that is! Here are three I made :)

http://www.thecraftyartist.com/data/storage/attachments/86e2ee0ce0c12baf620f1259a09bc305.JPGhttp://www.thecraftyartist.com/data/storage/attachments/ebfcc54c7c76cdb7540e3d634aaa3688.JPGhttp://www.thecraftyartist.com/data/storage/attachments/86f56fc71c1653eadec0dc472c97f777.JPG

[wannaBmomma]

You're such an Army wife. :laugh::laugh:

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

We should just have one thread where we can post all these pictures :laugh: With more and more of us making things, there are so many posts :P


Case in point... I made this tonight.Color is weird-there is supposed to be some blue but my living room is very yellowly lit :P

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs104.ash2/38552_456778665341_566285341_6645602_2001237_n.jpg

I love it!! I can see the blue..it looks really light. I love camo print and I have no military affiliation.


I make signs and have a website (http://www.thecraftyartist.com (http://www.thecraftyartist.com/)) But given my artistic ability and lack of money I also make presents for friends for baby showers, weddings, etc. I also make tons of jewelry! I am getting prepared for a craft show in three weeks when I don't feel like crap that is! Here are three I made :)

http://www.thecraftyartist.com/data/storage/attachments/86e2ee0ce0c12baf620f1259a09bc305.JPGhttp://www.thecraftyartist.com/data/storage/attachments/ebfcc54c7c76cdb7540e3d634aaa3688.JPGhttp://www.thecraftyartist.com/data/storage/attachments/86f56fc71c1653eadec0dc472c97f777.JPG

Very nice!!

[amorton1437]

You're such an Army wife. :laugh::laugh:

Hooah! :lol:

[wannaBmomma]

I thought it was hoorah?? :laugh:

[amorton1437]

I thought it was hoorah?? :laugh:

It is different for every branch. I think the marines say "oorah". And I think the spellings can be different. Maybe it's a silent r?

[ElliotsMommy]

Oh! Cute print! I am so gonna start making some dipes. :) You have inspired me.

[Santasmomma]

I'll have to post some of my junk....lol I make bow holders, Bows, now dresses, monogram EVERYTHING...keychains, badge buttons IM sure theres more

[armyspouse3ID]

It is different for every branch. I think the marines say "oorah". And I think the spellings can be different. Maybe it's a silent r?

Yup Army is Hoooahh and Marines are OOORAH!! :winks:

[alikatgrrl]

Coast guard is hoorah! :)

Super cute girls!

[wannaBmomma]

:laugh:

[christineestelle]

It is different for every branch. I think the marines say "oorah". And I think the spellings can be different. Maybe it's a silent r?

Ooo-Rah!

DH was a Marine. Well, is a marine, but not active. Once a marine, always a marine.

[christineestelle]

I make a little bit of everything in various crafts. Crochet, knit, cross stitch, sewing machine, etc. Just depends on my mood. Not very good at any of it.

I have a set on my flickr page for my projects.

My BEST projects are done on the computer. Not graphic art stuff, I wish, but more document formatting stuff. I'm such a geek.

[virginia]

I'll have to post the new diapers Im gonna make today later haha

[amorton1437]

On the bum
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs127.ash2/39690_456935940341_566285341_6652061_166483_n.jpg

[AnnaC]

:wub:

[amorton1437]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs243.snc4/39491_457038820341_566285341_6655593_2625078_n.jpg

This diaper is not pretty IRL lol the pic makes it look good.

[virginia]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs263.snc4/39507_1544445696797_1404633732_1497319_721530_n.jp ghttp://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs228.snc4/38715_1544631421440_1404633732_1497933_2816057_n.j pg

[amorton1437]

Jealous! I want a snap press now.

[virginia]

Its so nice! I cant wait for my snap order, so Im not using up hers lol Then to save up for a press haha

[wannaBmomma]

Sell a few of your diapers and get yourself a press!

[amorton1437]

I just might :P Actually right now I am stocking up on fabrics for the jammie orders :)

[wannaBmomma]

Yay!!

[alikatgrrl]

you girls are so talented :) does anyone have an etsy or hyena cart shop?

[Reicheru]

I know I have been MIA lately but here are some of my recent projects!!

My latest WIP.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr326/Reicheru12/DSC03700.jpg

Pair of shorties.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr326/Reicheru12/DSC03701.jpg

A colab I got (t-shirt and yarn) with the shorties knit up and modeled. I have some leftover that I'm going to make a soaker with.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr326/Reicheru12/DSC03718.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr326/Reicheru12/DSC03713.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr326/Reicheru12/DSC03719.jpg

And I have been making purses lately as well. Here is one that I have completed for myself. I am working on a couple more right now for a friend.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr326/Reicheru12/28542_398688837155_727647155_4024809_6626170_n.jpg

[pepperlru]

Jealous! I want a snap press now.

I LOVE my snap press so much!!! It was a birthday present from dh. Got any gift days (bday, anniversary) coming up??

[pepperlru]

I just might :P Actually right now I am stocking up on fabrics for the jammie orders :)

Noe will want some jammies. She is growing out of all her pants.

[pepperlru]

I know I have been MIA lately but here are some of my recent projects!!


Those are all super cute! Beautiful colorways on the longies.

[AmandaAK]

Those longies are amazing! Love the print on the purse too!

[EvandAl]

I bow down to all of you talented mommas!

[wannaBmomma]

OO Rachale, I LOVE the tree shirt and shorties! :wub::wub:

[Reicheru]

OO Rachale, I LOVE the tree shirt and shorties! :wub::wub:

Thank you!! It was a colab on The Apple Orchard (on HC). The t-shirt is from Juddy Duds and the yarn from Eco-wrapz. If you are looking for custom yarn Aimee from Eco-wrapz is AMAZING and easy to work with. Plus her prices are pretty good!
Her link for those interested: http://hyenacart.com/onestore.php?vid=3292&category=4

[supermommy]

You people are evil :lol:

[virginia]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs267.snc4/39697_1545720728672_1404633732_1502061_3023780_n.j pg

[armyspouse3ID]

Rachel I absolutely LOVE those red shorties!!! Adorable!!

[Reicheru]

Rachel I absolutely LOVE those red shorties!!! Adorable!!

Thanks!! I had those custom dyed for the 4th also by Aimee from Eco-Wrapz.

[Reicheru]

Those are all super cute! Beautiful colorways on the longies.

Thank you!! While on vacation I found a little yarn shop across from the bank my Mom works at. She had TONS of wool so I had to get a couple things. :laugh:


Those longies are amazing! Love the print on the purse too!

Thanks!! I have some extra fabric from that purse and have been thinking about making a few and joining a congo on HC for a month or two.

[virginia]

What I WILL be making :) Not sure if Im totally set on these combos, but probably haha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0421.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0422.jpg

got some new fabrics yesterday!!! I may wait till I have the velour from Morgan to finish some of these hehe *pokes the evil usps ppl for not being more timely*

[amorton1437]

So cute V. I should really get to cutting on all my testers :pokey: Especially since Katie is coming over Wednesday so I can go to the dentist. So much to do, so little time!

[virginia]

Yea you should! haha I need to get more soakers made. Was thinking maybe some shorties too..

[amorton1437]

V what are you going to do with that many diapers? I already have way too many but for every 1 I make, you make like 3 :lol:

[Windy]

What I WILL be making :) Not sure if Im totally set on these combos, but probably haha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0421.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0422.jpg

got some new fabrics yesterday!!! I may wait till I have the velour from Morgan to finish some of these hehe *pokes the evil usps ppl for not being more timely*

So cute! That soaker up the page is cute... and just reminds me that I need to do one, *sigh*

[Santasmomma]

What I WILL be making :) Not sure if Im totally set on these combos, but probably haha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0421.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0422.jpg

got some new fabrics yesterday!!! I may wait till I have the velour from Morgan to finish some of these hehe *pokes the evil usps ppl for not being more timely*

LOVE the skull and crossbones!

[ElliotsMommy]

What I WILL be making :) Not sure if Im totally set on these combos, but probably haha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0421.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0422.jpg

got some new fabrics yesterday!!! I may wait till I have the velour from Morgan to finish some of these hehe *pokes the evil usps ppl for not being more timely*

I am pretty certain I need the top left....what is it going to be? A fitted or an all in one?

[virginia]

Angela, we only really have enough for like 1 1/2 days right now LOL I need like another 10 or so, so Im not doing diaper laundry so much.

Im thinking these will all be fitteds with lay in or snap in soakers. Not sure if I can part with the dragon one! LOL I might have enough of that print left, to make one more, in two pieces like that one. That one was just a scrap really. The others I have quite a bit left :)

[wannaBmomma]

Cute V!!
IMO a good 3 or 4 days worth diapers is the right amount. I used to hate having to do laundry so often!

[virginia]

Thanks! and yea, it sucks having so few. I try to keep out like 3-4 when I do laundry, and then there are days he goes through those and I get annoyed haha

I think we have 19 or so now..I havent counted and Ive added 2-3 lately.

[amorton1437]

Well I guess most babies pee more than Christian. NOT THAT I WOULD, but I am betting the same diaper could last all day and still not be all that wet. He is such a light wetter it is rediculous.

[virginia]

Yea, I dont have that luxury :lol: There are times he pees enough, it goes straight through the fleece outer ones! LOL

[wannaBmomma]

I have to admit now that Sam is older there are days that I wonder when I changed him last.... When he poops he tells me, so poop never just hangs around. But yeah, pee sometimes does. I try to use fitteds at home so when the outside is wet I remember to change him. But when we're out and about it's rare that I change him these days.

[virginia]

I think Nathan pees more at home, because I dont usually have to change him when we are out, unless its a long time. He just varies haha I wish his poop would firm up more, because I dont have a sprayer and its a PITA trying to rinse them off LOL

[amorton1437]

I have to admit now that Sam is older there are days that I wonder when I changed him last.... When he poops he tells me, so poop never just hangs around. But yeah, pee sometimes does. I try to use fitteds at home so when the outside is wet I remember to change him. But when we're out and about it's rare that I change him these days.

Well you remember when we went out to the park? Of course you do, it was like last week :lol: But the only reason I had needed to change him from the time I left my house until the time I got back was because he played in a fountain :lol:

[wannaBmomma]

That's a good point V. Sam does pee a lot more at home than when we're out, too. Maybe it's because at home he's always drinking...

We need to do the fountain again soon angela.

[virginia]

Yea, that is probably it. Nathan is usually eating or drinking something..he just threw cookie at me *sigh*

if I remember tomorrow, I'll have to get pics of the new diapers on him. its too dark in here now. I got three soakers made today too. The serger is nice! but takes a little getting used to haha

[wannaBmomma]

I am so jealous! My serger should be here tomorrow but I don't have any thread OR time to play with it before I leave! BOO!! Post pics so I can live vicariously through you.:laugh:

[virginia]

I got lucky..she had thread on there and it was threaded :lol:

the soaker I used the serger on :D

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0425.jpg

its upside down. And I dont care :P So, the one with snaps would have been the same size as the middle, but uhm...I put it together, serged it..and realized I put the snaps facing the wrong way! :banghead: the longest one is the last one I did and I can totally tell Im getting more used to the serger, when compared to the others haha

[amorton1437]

I would like a serger to use, it would make diaper making so much easier, but sergers scare the crap out of me. It looks like a sewing machine that took growth hormones or something.

[virginia]

I think it is so cool, that it trims the fabric as you sew haha so I dont even have to have my cuts all perfect..not that I do anyhow but still! I watched Katie use hers a few times, so it wasnt too bad..but it totally has a learning curve! Good thing Nathan needs new diapers :D Though I dont plan on doing any serged ones..unless I still turn them. I prefer T&T

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Virginia, I love that soaker!

I am jealous of all of you who have light wetters! DS soaks through all his fitteds within an hour. If we are out and about for 2 hours, I can be sure to have a leak from him sitting in the car on the way home.

[Windy]

Virginia, I love that soaker!

I am jealous of all of you who have light wetters! DS soaks through all his fitteds within an hour. If we are out and about for 2 hours, I can be sure to have a leak from him sitting in the car on the way home.

:hugs: I feel your pain. R was like that up to about 10m when she started holding it more often. Freaked me out to have her in a diaper for several hours, I'd obssesively check her... she was not amused.

[virginia]

Virginia, I love that soaker!

I am jealous of all of you who have light wetters! DS soaks through all his fitteds within an hour. If we are out and about for 2 hours, I can be sure to have a leak from him sitting in the car on the way home.

You want one :silly: I have lots of that fleece LOL

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

You want one :silly: I have lots of that fleece LOL

hehe..yes, but I can't buy any soakers. I am pretty good at making them and can't justify buying one!

[virginia]

Yea, I know how that is! I do that all the time haha

[Windy]

front
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/d6476633.jpg


back
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/af43dc43.jpg

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

very cute!

[Windy]

Thanks!
The print is super cute but too big for something soaker sized. I need to make something big out of it. Fleece Queen V! What should I make? Longies perhaps for fall/winter?

[virginia]

the sheep is upside down! ACK! LOL

That is cute :D you could totally do longies! make her a hoodie :D

[Windy]

Omg that is too eerie, I just started talking to you about a hoodie on fb as you posted this. Get out of my head V! :lol:

[virginia]

:lol: thats awesome right there

[mythik]

I've made a couple of baby quilts for my nieces, but the pics are on my old laptop. Here is a link (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/mythik)to my current projects :).

[AmandaAK]

I love that soaker. I need to see more of that tiger pattern! Love me some tiger print! :lol:

[Windy]

I love that soaker. I need to see more of that tiger pattern! Love me some tiger print! :lol:

It's a small block of a remnant of an animal abc type print. It had zebra on it and R is really into zebra's :)

[amorton1437]

:cabbage:

[amorton1437]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs263.snc4/39511_457492260341_566285341_6675256_1032665_n.jpg

[ElliotsMommy]

Angela, we only really have enough for like 1 1/2 days right now LOL I need like another 10 or so, so Im not doing diaper laundry so much.

Im thinking these will all be fitteds with lay in or snap in soakers. Not sure if I can part with the dragon one! LOL I might have enough of that print left, to make one more, in two pieces like that one. That one was just a scrap really. The others I have quite a bit left :)

Well, if you decide to make another dragon one in the two pieces like the one you posted in an ai1 or ai2 let me know! Super cute!!

[AmandaAK]

Angela you're killing me! Ugh I need all my stuff I am going crazy wanting to sew. Darn my laziness to drive 30mins home and get it!

btw I just ordered some grand flannel and microfleece from hancocks thanks!:P

[Windy]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/5fe985bb.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/9b0ea9e4.jpg

[kynliod]

Everyone makes such awesome things!!!

I'm working on several different items, but none are diaper related (yet), so I'll have to post some other time. Love this thread though. =)

[jessievinson]

I've made a couple of baby quilts for my nieces, but the pics are on my old laptop. Here is a link (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/mythik)to my current projects :).

Oh I didn't know you were starting dragon's lair! I think I might start something on dragon's lair soon too! What are you using for trim, just black cestari? I need trim for mine but it's on MMW.

[supermommy]

Very cute Windy!

[armyspouse3ID]

So cute V. I should really get to cutting on all my testers :pokey: Especially since Katie is coming over Wednesday so I can go to the dentist. So much to do, so little time!

You will do it super sewing woman!! :laugh: See you Wednesday. lol

[christineestelle]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs263.snc4/39511_457492260341_566285341_6675256_1032665_n.jpg

I bought this flannel last week too!!! I'm so excited to make a diaper from it.

[sara1215]

I'll have to post some of my junk....lol I make bow holders, Bows, now dresses, monogram EVERYTHING...keychains, badge buttons IM sure theres more

I want to see these bow holders. I may be in the market for one....

[virginia]

ETA: This is one I put snaps on the other day. Its a fitted, and has a snap in soaker of I think 3 or 4 layers of bamboo fleece, that folds over at the end and then a smaller lay in soaker, of like 3 or 4 layers..so there is like 12 layers of fleece right where he needs it! That works really well too. and doesnt seem to be that bulky at all. I tried to get a front shot, but he was moving too much and they are all blurry haha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0426.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0428.jpg


and he got a present today :D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0437.jpg

[christineestelle]

cute!!!!

[Windy]

Yep V, I think double snaps would be fitting for your wing style. That trainer prototype looks so cute on him!

[virginia]

I think so too Windy! and make it harder for him to pull off haha they work good with the single row, but the corners will fold down lol

It does look cute on him :wub: He likes it!

[Windy]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[amorton1437]

Those trainers are super cute Windy. I like them much more than any I have seen in any stores online.

[Windy]

Thanks Angela :)
Oh, the minky just arrived! thanks!!

[christineestelle]

My makeshift clothesline - http://lh3.ggpht.com/_un4wg-ZRtw4/TFcbiHpHXwI/AAAAAAAAH8k/QNoAeca7YJU/s640/P1050005.jpg

My newest diaper with a cute fleece outer fabric. Soaker is sewn into the inner fabric and is 2 layers of MF and 2 layers of Terry. Seemed to do the trick today. I need to fix the elastic, though. I don't like the elastic I had - I'm going to change it out to other stuff I got. Otherwise it works pretty good. The inside is blue flannel and apparently needs to be washed a couple more times. Audrey was covered in blue flakes when I took the diaper off.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_un4wg-ZRtw4/TFcbi_EZUHI/AAAAAAAAH8s/pNG0M2KaU7g/s640/P1050011.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_un4wg-ZRtw4/TFcbjipMO0I/AAAAAAAAH8w/Q6sNVw3OAZs/s640/P1050014.jpg

[Santasmomma]

cute!!...I got some new fleece today from Joanns....getting a babysitter later this week so I can work on it!

[virginia]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs003.snc4/33524_1546923838749_1404633732_1505880_8290770_n.j pg

made this so far today haha

[April78]

Thats cute V

[wannaBmomma]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs003.snc4/33524_1546923838749_1404633732_1505880_8290770_n.j pg

made this so far today haha

Love it! Is it a diaper or a cover??

[virginia]

Thanks April! Its a diaper cover. I hope its ok LOL I may have to make Nathan a few

[christineestelle]

Me likey!!!!

[wannaBmomma]

When you get it down, I want one in a NB size, please! :wub:

[Windy]

That was quick V! Nice!

[Santasmomma]

How cute V.....I bought some fleece today...getting ready to wash!

[virginia]

When you get it down, I want one in a NB size, please! :wub:

That may take some figuring haha though, I bet I could use that darling diaper pattern as a size guide....

thanks guys :D I think its super cute! hehe its zebra fleece outer and then black fleece inner

[amorton1437]

I made a ruffly :) Dale Jr Ruffly :P

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs113.ash2/39008_457775615341_566285341_6683616_3909161_n.jpg

No, it won't BE anything but I wanted to see if I could do a ruffle.

[Windy]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs234.snc4/39029_148866995123683_100000011496102_454527_12527 36_n.jpg

I think R got something on my lens... all my pics are looking a little blurry... ugh.

[virginia]

Love them Windy!

[wannaBmomma]

Good job Windy!!

[Windy]

Love them Windy!

Thanks :)
Now I kinda want to sell a pair, I realized a little while ago I need some more money or I might lose out on my gas money :laugh:

[Windy]

Good job Windy!!

Thanks :)
This machine has an overlock stitch that worked out nicely on these :D

[virginia]

yea, I could use some gas money lol Im not sure if I'll have enough for our appts the next two days. Ahh well. Will figure it out haha

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Looks good, Windy!

[Windy]

Thanks :)

[Lisa-Bo-Bisa]

You all are so talented! I would LOVE LOVE to learn to sew, I have wanted to for years. I think I may ask santa for a machine this year! :lol:

[amorton1437]

Finished Jammies for Becca :)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs143.ash2/40491_457863295341_566285341_6686999_4747323_n.jpg


(hope you dont mind me sharing them with people before I send them to you!)

[sara1215]

I used to sew scrub tops for myself, but those were pretty easy. All straight lines. I don't know if I could do elastic or tiny little diapers.

[amorton1437]

I used to sew scrub tops for myself, but those were pretty easy. All straight lines. I don't know if I could do elastic or tiny little diapers.

The way I do elastic is easy peasy. Sew at one end where I want the elastic to be,top stitch around the elastic and then stretch it as much as I can and then sew the other end.

[Lisa-Bo-Bisa]

Where do I order your jammies?? :)

[virginia]

The way I do elastic is easy peasy. Sew at one end where I want the elastic to be,top stitch around the elastic and then stretch it as much as I can and then sew the other end.

You dont tack it at both ends first? So do you have a safety pin or something on the elastic to pull it through? My brain isnt figuring out what your saying :laugh:

[amorton1437]

You dont tack it at both ends first? So do you have a safety pin or something on the elastic to pull it through? My brain isnt figuring out what your saying :laugh:

I hold it in place and position it under the foot, sew a zig zag, back stitch and then do a straight stitch, turn it, stitch along the elastic and once I get to where I want the other end of the elastic should be, I turn the diaper to the side, then I pull it as tight as I need to and do a zig zag to the edge and then back stitch and straight stitch. Then I cut the elastic. I dont pre-cut the elastic, I always messed it up that way, so I just leave it full length and then trim. :)

[amorton1437]

Where do I order your jammies?? :)

:D Right now, I am taking orders wherever people decide to order them :lol: Mostly through my FB page :) Although I am working on setting up shop on Etsy or HC.

[virginia]

Oh you stitch it down? Yea, I dont do that anymore haha Its a lot faster for me to tack it good at both ends, turn the diaper right side out and then top stitch around that. I was trying to figure out what you meant and couldnt :) but Im getting tired too lol

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

I hold it in place and position it under the foot, sew a zig zag, back stitch and then do a straight stitch, turn it, stitch along the elastic and once I get to where I want the other end of the elastic should be, I turn the diaper to the side, then I pull it as tight as I need to and do a zig zag to the edge and then back stitch and straight stitch. Then I cut the elastic. I dont pre-cut the elastic, I always messed it up that way, so I just leave it full length and then trim. :)

Interesting! How do you pull it through to the other end?

[amorton1437]

Oh you stitch it down? Yea, I dont do that anymore haha Its a lot faster for me to tack it good at both ends, turn the diaper right side out and then top stitch around that. I was trying to figure out what you meant and couldnt :) but Im getting tired too lol

No I don't stitch it down... It's hard to explain lol. I still stitch AROUND the elastic. I just hated sew down one side, pull tight, sew other end, and then topstitch so I combined them all into one step lol

[amorton1437]

Interesting! How do you pull it through to the other end?

Well my dipes are T&T, so when I top stitch I leave one side open, I don't top stitch it till the end, so I just reach through there to pull the elastic through :)

[virginia]

I think Im still confused haha oh well :) I tack mine to the seam allowance, before even turning the diaper..Then I flip it right side out, and top stitch it. When I get to the elastic, I grab the bottom, pull the elastic tight and sew around it. I can top stitch the entire thing without having to stop. No messing with the elastic, because its already in there...I just stick it where I want, pull it to the next mark, cut it...

[wannaBmomma]

I just stitch one side down then I have a threader thingie that pulls the elastic right down then I stitch it on the other side. Easy pesy.

[amorton1437]

I sew the diaper wrong sides first, turn it right side out, top stitch, and then I do the elastic by stitching from the outside of all the layers... The only diaper I can really compare it to is a GM. Very similar to that.

[sara1215]

:D Right now, I am taking orders wherever people decide to order them :lol: Mostly through my FB page :) Although I am working on setting up shop on Etsy or HC.

Your personal facebook page? I might need to get some flannel pjs for Ainsley for winter.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Well my dipes are T&T, so when I top stitch I leave one side open, I don't top stitch it till the end, so I just reach through there to pull the elastic through :)

So you do the elastic after turning the diaper?


I think Im still confused haha oh well :) I tack mine to the seam allowance, before even turning the diaper..Then I flip it right side out, and top stitch it. When I get to the elastic, I grab the bottom, pull the elastic tight and sew around it. I can top stitch the entire thing without having to stop. No messing with the elastic, because its already in there...I just stick it where I want, pull it to the next mark, cut it...

Yeah, that is how I do it too, especially after watching your videos, though I still struggle with topstitching around the elastic...I always worry I am going to catch the elastic so I constantly stop and check.

[amorton1437]

So you do the elastic after turning the diaper?



Yeah, that is how I do it too, especially after watching your videos, though I still struggle with topstitching around the elastic...I always worry I am going to catch the elastic so I constantly stop and check.

Yep I do the elastic last.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

I sew the diaper wrong sides first, turn it right side out, top stitch, and then I do the elastic by stitching from the outside of all the layers... The only diaper I can really compare it to is a GM. Very similar to that.

We posted at the same time :) I think I am going to have to closely examine the tester when I get it. LOL I am always up for trying a new technique!

ETA: Too bad my T&T GM is downstairs...I wanna go look at that now!

[amorton1437]

Your personal facebook page? I might need to get some flannel pjs for Ainsley for winter.

Yea for now I am just having people PM me on there if they want them. Right now I am waiting on a huge fabric order so I will have some choices here in a few days :) But I am also doing customs if you have something specific in mind (ie sports team or certain cartoon)

[virginia]

It took me a few tries. I have a few its caught in the casing haha I was too lazy to take them apart. If you pull it pretty tight and angle the bottom away from the needle some, it seems to help. I probably make bigger casings then I need to.

Ok Angela, I think I get it more now. I was looking at the GM and thought it was interesting that the elastic was tacked down on the outside lol

[amorton1437]

It took me a few tries. I have a few its caught in the casing haha I was too lazy to take them apart. If you pull it pretty tight and angle the bottom away from the needle some, it seems to help. I probably make bigger casings then I need to.

Ok Angela, I think I get it more now. I was looking at the GM and thought it was interesting that the elastic was tacked down on the outside lol

Yea lol. I like the way it looks as opposed to the casing around it when it is top stitched, and I prefer the way it fits too.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

It took me a few tries. I have a few its caught in the casing haha I was too lazy to take them apart. If you pull it pretty tight and angle the bottom away from the needle some, it seems to help. I probably make bigger casings then I need to.

Ok Angela, I think I get it more now. I was looking at the GM and thought it was interesting that the elastic was tacked down on the outside lol

Yeah, and I probably make mine too small!

[sara1215]

Yea for now I am just having people PM me on there if they want them. Right now I am waiting on a huge fabric order so I will have some choices here in a few days :) But I am also doing customs if you have something specific in mind (ie sports team or certain cartoon)

I will check out your choices when they come in :)

[hollyn]

Yea lol. I like the way it looks as opposed to the casing around it when it is top stitched, and I prefer the way it fits too.
Basically since you don't cut the elastic until last you are just tacking one end down. Then, T&T'ing the legs then after you sew down the leg you pull the elastic tight and tack down the other end. I think that's what you were trying to explain right? Since you aren't cutting the elastic's length first you don't have to worry about tacking down both ends. I think that is what your trying to say. I also do this same thing. What I do is measure out how much I'm going to need then mark the elastic with a line. Sew down one end, finish my casing, then pull elastic tight to the line I drew then tack it down.

[amorton1437]

Basically since you don't cut the elastic until last you are just tacking one end down. Then, T&T'ing the legs then after you sew down the leg you pull the elastic tight and tack down the other end. I think that's what you were trying to explain right? Since you aren't cutting the elastic's length first you don't have to worry about tacking down both ends. I think that is what your trying to say. I also do this same thing. What I do is measure out how much I'm going to need then mark the elastic with a line. Sew down one end, finish my casing, then pull elastic tight to the line I drew then tack it down.


Exactly!

[amorton1437]

I will check out your choices when they come in :)

Oh I made a FB page for the jammies and diapers (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hinesville-GA/Made-By-AMor/133644430011398?__a=6&ajaxpipe=1), I will put the fabric choices up there. I decided to keep it separate from my personal page. Easier that way :)

[AmandaAK]

Ouch. My brain hurts from reading that :headbang:

On another note. I'm spend the say sewing on my moms machine :drool: It is a thousand times better than mine. My diaper came out sooooo good. I couldnt believe how easy it was. I'll get pics in a few days prob.

[Santasmomma]

I bought entirely to much fleece to make diapers out of so Im gonna try to make this today if babies will cooperate with me

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/sleepsack.html

[dworth629]

Angela- can't wait to put the pants on becca. <3
Amanda- make sure you post pics of the diapers you are working on..

\I just talked hubby into buyin me a sewing machine so Maybe once I figure out how to work it I'll try my hand at some dipes. I'll probably start easy with two ply wipes since we use the cloth wipes anyways.

[christineestelle]

V - I wanted to say that I LOVE your elastic method. My mom was trying to explain it to me and I couldn't figure out what she was saying. I watched your video and it just clicked.

I did one diaper that way and it was sooooooo much easier. I think the end product had the same quality, but it was a lot easier. I just need better elastic, which I now have and will use this weekend when I get a chance to sew.

[amorton1437]

:cabbage: 3 testers that have paid-these are going out today! :hooray:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs118.ash2/39216_133760046666503_133644430011398_154021_65693 30_n.jpg

[virginia]

V - I wanted to say that I LOVE your elastic method. My mom was trying to explain it to me and I couldn't figure out what she was saying. I watched your video and it just clicked.

I did one diaper that way and it was sooooooo much easier. I think the end product had the same quality, but it was a lot easier. I just need better elastic, which I now have and will use this weekend when I get a chance to sew.

Im glad it helped you!!! Once I got it figured out, its really easy for me too lol And saves time, for sure

Made some shorties real quick this morning. With my serger! whoop haha he wouldnt stand up..watching yo gabba gabba lol

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0455.jpg

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Basically since you don't cut the elastic until last you are just tacking one end down. Then, T&T'ing the legs then after you sew down the leg you pull the elastic tight and tack down the other end. I think that's what you were trying to explain right? Since you aren't cutting the elastic's length first you don't have to worry about tacking down both ends. I think that is what your trying to say. I also do this same thing. What I do is measure out how much I'm going to need then mark the elastic with a line. Sew down one end, finish my casing, then pull elastic tight to the line I drew then tack it down.

OK, I think I can picture it in my mind now!! I will have to try that out the next diaper I make.



:cabbage: 3 testers that have paid-these are going out today! :hooray:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs118.ash2/39216_133760046666503_133644430011398_154021_65693 30_n.jpg

:hooray: Can't wait!

[virginia]

eek! Going to work on itty bitty fluff today. Soon as Nathan is napping hehe

[Santasmomma]

LOVE the peace frogs!!!!!

[amorton1437]

Everyone loves the peace frogs lol. Didn't think they would be such a hit!

[Santasmomma]

Ok heres what I made today , its a sleep sack.....instead of a zipper...which I have no idea how to sew in I used 2 inch wide velcro at the bottom....its almost to small for Marisol...lol I forgot how chubby she is, but it'll work for a couple of months....BTW..this is some fleece I purchased to make a diaper with!!!! I like sewing on Fleece so much better than flannel

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/sleepsack.jpg

[sara1215]

That sleep sack is cute!

This is what I made today. Not fluffy but I am not a crafty person so I am pretty proud of this. Ainsley's room is orange. It is a holder for her bows!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll217/sara12157/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0803001920.jpg

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

That is cute, Sara!

[jessievinson]

Cute sleep sack and bow holder!

[virginia]

The sleep sack is cute! and FYI, if you want to put a zipper in fleece, its much easier if you iron on interfacing. If you want to do that, let me know and I'll explain it :) and fleece rocks. I love sewing fleece! the machines dont though. Get super fuzzy when you sew a lot of it.

Love the bow holder!

[Living4Him]

Love the bow holder!!! Really cute.

[sara1215]

Thanks guys! I am ordering a bunch of bows from a co-op for her for Christmas and she already has so many I totally need a place to put them!

[virginia]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0473.jpg

[Windy]

omg that is so cute V!

[amorton1437]

Super cute V, are you selling these? Or did you just make them for someone?

[virginia]

I made them for someone :) But I may sell some too lol Thanks :D I really like them. I wish Nathan didnt pull everything off. Id make him some haha

[Pinkhood1]

:cabbage: 3 testers that have paid-these are going out today! :hooray:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs118.ash2/39216_133760046666503_133644430011398_154021_65693 30_n.jpg

I :wub: the peace frog print!

[pepperlru]

Everything is so cute! Love the pink fleece, V!

[pepperlru]

Upcycled wool soaker... didn't realize til I'd finished it that the yellow diamond was so ... uh, appropriately ... placed! :laugh:
Also did my first serged ai2 with woven outer. No wicking so far but she's only worn it once.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/pepperlru2/diapers/argylesoaker.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/pepperlru2/diapers/applesdiaper.jpg

[karen208]

That's cute.

[christineestelle]

I love the AI2. Very cute.

And funny about the yellow diamond.

[karen208]

My first newborn diaper. Its not great and Aiden claimed it for his babies. But I've decided that if I get invited to any showers I giving a newborn cloth diaper.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs281.snc4/40393_1168907398702_1708489844_337397_6697072_n.jp g
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs089.ash2/37769_1168907318700_1708489844_337396_5081026_n.jp g

[Windy]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs089.ash2/37769_1168907318700_1708489844_337396_5081026_n.jp g

:laugh:
cute :)

[Santasmomma]

Cute....you did a good job!

[Windy]

That sleep sack is cute!

This is what I made today. Not fluffy but I am not a crafty person so I am pretty proud of this. Ainsley's room is orange. It is a holder for her bows!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll217/sara12157/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0803001920.jpg

That's really cute! I need to make another for R, hers is cluttered :laugh:

[pepperlru]

My first newborn diaper. Its not great and Aiden claimed it for his babies. But I've decided that if I get invited to any showers I giving a newborn cloth diaper.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs281.snc4/40393_1168907398702_1708489844_337397_6697072_n.jp g
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs089.ash2/37769_1168907318700_1708489844_337396_5081026_n.jp g

It looks great on the baby doll! How cute.

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

That NB diaper looks great!! Looks about the same size as the ones I have been trying to make for DS :laugh:

[amorton1437]

Jammies! 12-18 months. I made the pants, and appliqued the onesie. Gerber technically made the onesie :P
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs248.snc4/39763_134099616632546_133644430011398_155336_41424 84_n.jpg

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Cute jammies!

[virginia]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/638ecd48.jpg

[Windy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/638ecd48.jpg

:wub:

[virginia]

He's gonna have a diaper out of it too :D

[karen208]

I went shopping and got 25 bucks worth of fabric. That's 5 new fabrics. I can't wait to get it washed and figure what I'm going to do with it.

[Santasmomma]

This is what I made today....definetly looks better still hae some sizing issues....but I think Im ready to try some different patterns now....I sure have enough fabric to try out....lol

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/dpurple1.jpghttp://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/dpurple.jpghttp://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/dpurple2.jpghttp://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/dpurple3.jpg

[amorton1437]

That is a super cute pattern I love it!

[dworth629]

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=fabf005ddc&view=att&th=12a44fffc324770d&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=74c391b048767f3e_0.0&zw I make and sell 3d shadow boxes.. this is for my friends little girl for her 5th bday.. sorry a little blurry cam is broken so this is from cell phone.

[sara1215]

That purple tie-dye diaper is really cute!

[virginia]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0478.jpg

Im not super happy with it :ohno:

[pepperlru]

The jammies are so cute (both Angela and Virginia)... I :wub: that pic of Nathan!
The purple diaper is really nice too. I like the tie-dye!

I couldn't see the pic of the shadow boxes. I would love to see it though... I'm curious!

[ElliotsMommy]

Okay, so I am pretty excited that I have finally made something that is diaper related... 2 soakers: the animal print is fleece and the blue stripes is an upcycled thrift store wool sweater :hooray:http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/girliestardust/P1070623.jpg A little crocked but I am happy with it, granted it's my FIRST!http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/girliestardust/P1070625.jpghttp://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/girliestardust/P1070622.jpg

[ElliotsMommy]

Angela, we only really have enough for like 1 1/2 days right now LOL I need like another 10 or so, so Im not doing diaper laundry so much.

Im thinking these will all be fitteds with lay in or snap in soakers. Not sure if I can part with the dragon one! LOL I might have enough of that print left, to make one more, in two pieces like that one. That one was just a scrap really. The others I have quite a bit left :)

Did you decided if you have enough of the dragon material to make another one? I want one! :P

[amorton1437]

Okay, so I am pretty excited that I have finally made something that is diaper related... 2 soakers: the animal print is fleece and the blue stripes is an upcycled thrift store wool sweater :hooray:http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/girliestardust/P1070623.jpg A little crocked but I am happy with it, granted it's my FIRST!http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/girliestardust/P1070625.jpghttp://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n110/girliestardust/P1070622.jpg

Super duper cute! Soakers get easier I promise. My first one was so not pretty lol. But it worked, and thats what counts.

[Windy]

That fleece soaker is super cute!

[Living4Him]

Love the purple tie dye!! Adorable

Those soakers look FANTASTIC!! If that's your first try you're already doing great :cabbage:

[supermommy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0478.jpg

Im not super happy with it :ohno:
Is that Dragons diaper???:hooray: I love it!

[christineestelle]

Nice job on the soakers.

[virginia]

Is that Dragons diaper???:hooray: I love it!

yes hehe

[supermommy]

wooohoo I cant wait to put all these cute diapers on him (Im really feeling boy) lol

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

I love that tiger soaker. Looks like the tiger was placed perfectly on the front!

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

Michelle, that purple tie-dye is awesome!!! Where did you get the fabric?

[Santasmomma]

Michelle, that purple tie-dye is awesome!!! Where did you get the fabric?

at Joanns....I have a bunch left...I dont know what I was thinking!

[ElliotsMommy]

Thanks! :)

[virginia]

Did you decided if you have enough of the dragon material to make another one? I want one! :P

I could probably do one with a strip..but I had planned on giving Jess first dibs, since her baby is "dragon" lol Im on the hunt for that fabric though, because I :wub: it...

Let me get hers cut out and I'll let you know..I could do like a fleece bottom on it..

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

at Joanns....I have a bunch left...I dont know what I was thinking!

Well, if only I had a girl!! I'm sure you'll find something to do with it someday. Maybe you could make another diaper so your girls can match?

[Santasmomma]

Well, if only I had a girl!! I'm sure you'll find something to do with it someday. Maybe you could make another diaper so your girls can match?

I have another tie dye fleece Im gonna make maybe today...its super cute!

[pepperlru]

Okay, so I am pretty excited that I have finally made something that is diaper related... 2 soakers: the animal print is fleece and the blue stripes is an upcycled thrift store wool sweater :hooray:

They came out great!! Love them both!

[virginia]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0479.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0480.jpg

[amorton1437]

V that looks teeny weeny! Is it a NB? I want a bitty to fluffify.

[virginia]

haha nope. Its a large. Im going to make a tiny one though :winks:

[amorton1437]

Oh. It just looks small but I guess if I inspected it for longer I would notice it is almost as tall as the sewing machine :lol:

[karen208]

My new fabric that I can't wait to use. Gotta decide what I'm making.
The first one does not have any red in it. Its all pinks.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs212.snc4/38939_1169907463703_1708489844_338952_3052142_n.jp g

[virginia]

I have that first print..in fleece AND flannel :lol:

[karen208]

I couldn't resist it. I've decided I'm not going fabric shopping with any project in mind cause I find a lot more when I'm just buying what i love. I'll figure out what to do with it later.

[dworth629]

OMg karen I love that last one where did you get it??

[karen208]

Joann's. They're having another sale. Surprise surprise. All that fabric cost me 25 bucks and all but the orange is at least a yard.

[Santasmomma]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0479.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0480.jpg

I LOVE this!

[dworth629]

I was at joanns today didnt see that I got like 7 yards for 25 today as well.

[virginia]

I LOVE this!

Thanks :D I'll have one up for grabs tomorrow :winks:

[dworth629]

I can;t find that fabric even on the site.. if you can will u send me the link

[dworth629]

My new fabric that I can't wait to use. Gotta decide what I'm making.
The first one does not have any red in it. Its all pinks.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs212.snc4/38939_1169907463703_1708489844_338952_3052142_n.jp g

assuming it's fleece you can make me longies out of the first or last that i'll buy:hooray:

[karen208]

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=52CB8EE71C0E0154EB068 041322680FF.a5p1?CATID=cat3815&PRODID=zprd_01994821a
the link say's it isn't available at least not online. Sure I can make you a pair of longies. What size is she? You can pm me if you want.

[Santasmomma]

Thanks :D I'll have one up for grabs tomorrow :winks:
Where????

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

My new fabric that I can't wait to use. Gotta decide what I'm making.
The first one does not have any red in it. Its all pinks.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs212.snc4/38939_1169907463703_1708489844_338952_3052142_n.jp g

Ooh, I like those lizards!! And, I am going to Joann this weekend WITHOUT DS, so I should actually be able to take my time and look :)

[karen208]

I want to go again tomorrow.

[pepperlru]

V, love the zebra soaker!!

OK,I have to ask ... you all are so prolific!!! Where do you find the time to sew all this stuff? It drives me crazy. :)
I have had a romper sitting, cut, on my kitchen table for three days and I haven't been able to touch it ... and I only have one baby and one pre-teen. What am I doing wrong?? (Note that I only want more time to sew/knit/craft, not more time to clean house or do laundry.)

[amorton1437]

V, love the zebra soaker!!

OK,I have to ask ... you all are so prolific!!! Where do you find the time to sew all this stuff? It drives me crazy. :)
I have had a romper sitting, cut, on my kitchen table for three days and I haven't been able to touch it ... and I only have one baby and one pre-teen. What am I doing wrong?? (Note that I only want more time to sew/knit/craft, not more time to clean house or do laundry.)

I am an insomniac :winks:

[karen208]

I make DH watch the kids. I'm not making as much as I want. I also am going to make a romper. Out of the crazy green and pink fabric I think.

[Windy]

V, love the zebra soaker!!

OK,I have to ask ... you all are so prolific!!! Where do you find the time to sew all this stuff? It drives me crazy. :)
I have had a romper sitting, cut, on my kitchen table for three days and I haven't been able to touch it ... and I only have one baby and one pre-teen. What am I doing wrong?? (Note that I only want more time to sew/knit/craft, not more time to clean house or do laundry.)

I have an awesome DH who handles R while he's home, and I have a wonderfully independent daughter who enjoys playing alone in the yard with the dog. As long as I give her food, drink, booby, and attention when she asks she's quite content. R is also a very good listener and for the most part does not mess with my sewing stuff. :)


Also, these are my working conditions:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/553c0b29.jpg

:laugh:

[Windy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0479.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0480.jpg

Hey. That's mine. Give it back!! :P :laugh:

[karen208]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/553c0b29.jpg

:laugh:
:wub:

[i.<3.cheesysmiles]

I really struggle with time to sew. DS is not independent at all. I am lucky to be able to go to the bathroom or fold a load of laundry without interruption! During his nap, I eat lunch and relax. If there is time, I will cut something out. Then, the next day, maybe I will sew a little. It often takes me days to complete something. DH does take DS inthe evening, but he gets home late and I am usually too exhausted to do anything and I need to get dinner and other stuff done. I try to get sewing done onthe weekend.

[christineestelle]

Oh man ... I couldn't nurse Audrey while I sew to save my life. She wouldn't nurse when I sat at the computer, I can't imagine doing somethign that required thinking and concentration. Good for you!!!!

Audrey is mostly independent, but too young to go outside and play. And when she sees mommy doing something, she just likes to help.

[pepperlru]

I have an awesome DH who handles R while he's home, and I have a wonderfully independent daughter who enjoys playing alone in the yard with the dog. As long as I give her food, drink, booby, and attention when she asks she's quite content. R is also a very good listener and for the most part does not mess with my sewing stuff. :)


Also, these are my working conditions:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/aloha420wsm/553c0b29.jpg

:laugh:

Love this!!! Looks like how I spend my day. :)

[pepperlru]

I really struggle with time to sew. DS is not independent at all. I am lucky to be able to go to the bathroom or fold a load of laundry without interruption! During his nap, I eat lunch and relax. If there is time, I will cut something out. Then, the next day, maybe I will sew a little. It often takes me days to complete something. DH does take DS inthe evening, but he gets home late and I am usually too exhausted to do anything and I need to get dinner and other stuff done. I try to get sewing done onthe weekend.

This sounds like my situation. DH is happy to help when he is home, but he works long hours and when he does get home in the evening, we have dinner and time to spend with our 12 year old, and then it's bedtime. Noe used to go to sleep with DH fairly easily but lately - 9 month sleep regression? - it's all mama all the time. She doesn't nap alone either, so there's no break during the day. I'm trying the No Cry Nap Solution but so far, no dice.
I finally was able to transfer Noe to DH late last night to try to sew the romper, but it was almost 11 and I was so tired, I made some bad decisions and kinda messed it up. :(

[virginia]

Where????

On here. This afternoon :) Will be a size large.


V, love the zebra soaker!!

OK,I have to ask ... you all are so prolific!!! Where do you find the time to sew all this stuff? It drives me crazy. :)
I have had a romper sitting, cut, on my kitchen table for three days and I haven't been able to touch it ... and I only have one baby and one pre-teen. What am I doing wrong?? (Note that I only want more time to sew/knit/craft, not more time to clean house or do laundry.)

Thanks! My kids are really independent. Plus, I have a 8 1/2 yr old, 5 1/2 yr old and almost 2 yr old. So the older kids are good distractions for Nathan. He comes in and see's me often, and I'll let him play on my phone too lol

Windy, thats so cute :wub:

[Santasmomma]

On here. This afternoon :) Will be a size large.



Thanks! My kids are really independent. Plus, I have a 8 1/2 yr old, 5 1/2 yr old and almost 2 yr old. So the older kids are good distractions for Nathan. He comes in and see's me often, and I'll let him play on my phone too lol

Windy, thats so cute :wub:

I would really love them as Im sure others would too.....Gotta go see my mom at the nursing home so hopefully I wont miss when you post them!

[virginia]

Well, I think I can actually make like 2-3 more pair actually. Though...two of them probably wouldnt be that pink. I was even thinking of doing a purple pair... :)

[karen208]

Not a cloth diaper related but I'll probably make longies to match. Unfortunately it might not fit Lily though. I think it might be too tight around. So its not hemmed yet just incase it goes to someone shorter.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39879_1170263592606_1708489844_339898_7367806_n.jp g

[virginia]

Thats cute!! If you did the stretch the right way, it may fit her. I want to see it on! LOL

[karen208]

The stretch is the right way. I just didn't take into account how thick the band and straps would be when done. She's off with dad right now so I'll try it on her again after. I'm waiting for my snap pliers etc to finish it but I can use a diaper pin to try it on her.

[dworth629]

woo.hoo went to joanns today and got a boatload of stuff .. only spent around 45

[karen208]

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[Santasmomma]

Well, I think I can actually make like 2-3 more pair actually. Though...two of them probably wouldnt be that pink. I was even thinking of doing a purple pair... :)
I personally would like the pink because Santana has a hot pink and zebra print dress they would match! Purple would be cute 2...Im a sucker anyways I have 2 girls...lol:truce:

[Santasmomma]

Not a cloth diaper related but I'll probably make longies to match. Unfortunately it might not fit Lily though. I think it might be too tight around. So its not hemmed yet just incase it goes to someone shorter.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39879_1170263592606_1708489844_339898_7367806_n.jp g
Thats really cute and gives me a idea for all the extra fleece I bought!

[virginia]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs279.snc4/40290_1170278192971_1708489844_339921_5245457_n.jp g

Looks like it fits ok! Thats cute :D I can never figure out that stuff haha

[virginia]

I personally would like the pink because Santana has a hot pink and zebra print dress they would match! Purple would be cute 2...Im a sucker anyways I have 2 girls...lol:truce:

I have pink :D Was just saying that I only have enough pink for one more :)

[virginia]

I pulled the purl stitching out..I somehow added a stitch..pretty sure thats not supposed to happen hahaha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/chinstuff/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0484.jpg

[karen208]

Looks like it fits ok! Thats cute :D I can never figure out that stuff haha
Thanks. I just wing it. Stuff comes out better when I'm not trying to use a pattern.

[virginia]

Yea, Ive been trying that more. I had me a shirt half made, and then silly me, set the iron on fabric I had not tested and it uhm..melted :lol:

[Santasmomma]

Heres what I made today...I wanted to use a zigzag on the top but I forgot...lol this is front and back

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/wipe.jpghttp://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm31/mperez75/wipe1.jpg

[AmandaAK]

Everyones been so busy! I'm so excited I can finally post pics on my latest projects.
I made these pants last week from a wool sweater from the thrift shop. Havnet lanolized them yet and they wont fit her for long, but I love how they came out.
I did put the waist on backwards. Not sure if I'll fix it.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs210.snc4/38860_1378294972664_1090587020_30880607_4617523_n. jpg

[AmandaAK]

And 3 new diapers I made while housesitting this last week.
I'm really happy with the purple and pink one. I played around with the length and wings and finally got it the way I like. I'm still playing with the elestics.
The top is a minky and OBV. It's sooo soft, but for some reason it's a little funky looking. The Soild zebra has a sewn in soaker and I've desided I don't like that. Takes too long to dry. I'm going to stick with lay in soakers.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs226.snc4/38645_1378295612680_1090587020_30880608_8369459_n. jpg

Oh, and if anyone wants to do another diaper cut trade or sell I have some left of each fabric.

[dworth629]

I'll take some of that minky... I'll post pic tonight of the fabrics I have jsut bught a bunch today.

[Santasmomma]

And 3 new diapers I made while housesitting this last week.
I'm really happy with the purple and pink one. I played around with the length and wings and finally got it the way I like. I'm still playing with the elestics.
The top is a minky and OBV. It's sooo soft, but for some reason it's a little funky looking. The Soild zebra has a sewn in soaker and I've desided I don't like that. Takes too long to dry. I'm going to stick with lay in soakers.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs226.snc4/38645_1378295612680_1090587020_30880608_8369459_n. jpg

Oh, and if anyone wants to do another diaper cut trade or sell I have some left of each fabric.

Super cute!!

[pepperlru]

Not really diaper related, but here's the romper I made last night.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/pepperlru2/sewing%20and%20such/romper8710small.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h55/pepperlru2/sewing%20and%20such/romper38710small.jpg

[virginia]

Love the romper!

[jessievinson]

That romper is adorable! The baby wearing it is cuter though :)