Make Your Own Moby Wrap Tutorial. I love babywearing.
Love, love, LOVE. I borrowed my sister-in-law's Baby Bjorn and used it for the first time when Monkey was 3 weeks old. She was asleep within seconds. Sleep. Something she hadn't done without great effort on my part since she was born. But by the time she hit about 12 pounds, the Baby Bjorn was killing my back. *Note: this is my first attempt at a tutorial, so if anything doesn't make sense, please feel free to ask questions. Paper Globe Mobile. Remember when I posted this idea a while ago?
Shorty thereafter, I was contacted by an editor from Photojojo who asked me to write a tutorial to make *photo* globes. Oh, and I should mention that right after I received the email request, I was browsing the shelves at my local Barnes and Noble bookstore and I saw a book: Photojojo: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY ideas.
Whoa, I thought! Paper Ladybirds. Now that spring is here and the weather is warming up, you and your kids will love this adorable twirling ladybug project!
They spin and twirl and look so cute, all you need is a little breeze. These would be a fun decoration for a birthday party, barbecue or just to dress up your child’s bedroom or playroom. First watch this video, it shows the ladybugs in action… Paper Elephant Mobile. Though it may seem I've forgotten this wee little blog lately, I promise I have not.
I have several projects swirling that aren't quite ready for prime time, but in the meantime, I wanted a way to showcase some of the patterns I have made that I really dig but that probably won't be making it onto fabric anytime soon. It seems like everyone I know is about to have a baby these days, so I've been thinking about the sweet stuffed elephants my mom's friend made for me and my sister when we were babies. Of course, I have neither her sewing skill nor her patience, so stuffed elephants will not be making an appearance at any baby showers in my vicinity anytime soon. Instead, these elephants are ready to be printed, trimmed, and framed (each is 8"x10") for gifting. But you know, I can never let well enough alone. And last, but not least, these are my favorites. Click the image above to see detail. Paper Circles Mobile. Fabric Nursing Cover Tutorial. When I had Wyatt, my dear friend Heather sent me two (not one, but two) nursing covers that her mom and sister had made.
Fabric Door Catch Silencer. Fabric Balls. Updated May 2011 with easier access to the free pattern.
(See below) This is my favorite gift to make for my grandchildren when they turn 1 year old. It's perfect for little fingers to grab as they chase it around a living room or play room. The finished ball is about 8" in diameter. Update November 2012: Here is a video of a 6-month-old baby successfully playing catch with one of these balls. Materials: You can make it with a variety of fabric scraps, or with two colors (one for the outer surfaces, and one for the inner surfaces). Directions: Cut out 12 of the half-circles and 12 of the football shapes (see pattern below). Here's another picture of the tiny snip. Fabric Little Teepee. Fabric Tee Pee. From Beth: Meg created this tutorial for you to enjoy.
Don’t you think kids will love it?! Find her introduction here, and you can learn more about Meg and her creations at Boutique NutMeg Designs. This Child-Size Teepee Tent is perfect for a rainy day or great for the outdoors! This easy, no sew project stays together with the addition of grommets! Materials Needed: Knitted Chick & Egg. Fabric Yertle the Turtle Crinkle. Fabric Purl Bee Penguin. Winter in New York City can be hard to love with its frozen sidewalks, dirty snowbanks, and bare trees.
But this winter I'm counting on my new cold weather friend, the Purl Bee Penguin, to help me through! Its happy ovoid shape and graphic palette are sure to remind me that joy really does exist in January. Just ask an Emperor Penguin! I used our new Penguin Fat Quarter Bundle, a lively mix of black and white dots, stripes, and prints, to sew up this quirky little trio of penguins. Fabric Pig & Piglets. This big pig has a zippered pocket containing six (or more, if you like) little piglets that look just like her!
The piglets have Velcro snouts allowing them to 'nurse' at the matching Velcro dots on Mama Pig's belly. Let her loose in your play pigsty and let your little farmer have at it. Mama is even big and sturdy enough for small children to ride her for a fun change of pace. At the end of a long day of farming, prop your feet on her for a bit of rest. Finished dimensions — Mama Pig is 12" tall x 20" long x 14" wide; Baby Pigs are 3" tall x 4 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wideSeam allowance — 1/2" unless otherwise specified 1.
Crochet The Happiest Blanket. Crochet Granny Spiral. Author PKOlson Introduction Spiraling Granny Square Pattern.
Materials List Yarn - any, appropriate sized hook for chosen yarn. Finished Size Varies based on yarn & hook size chosen. Gauge Notes This motif begins with a four-color spiral. Colors A, B, C, D (each color is used, in turn, on each round) Magic Circle (adjustable) loop. Knitted not so baby yoda. We love the baby yoda by Cari Luna. I made this one for Wil when I was pregnant and he's worn it a lot. A LOT. Fabric Baby Footies Pattern. Kimonoshoes. Fabric Diaper Bag Pattern. Yet another free diaper bag pattern for my readers and wow, this one is a beauty.
This gal took many weeks of designing and tweaking, yet I'm still giving her away for free. Roomy enough to hold all your baby gear yet still cute. Fabric diaper bag tutorial. Want to make a hip diaper bag that your friends will envy and you will love for both its style and its practicality? This diaper bag tutorial will make a bag that’s large enough to hold all your baby’s needs with room left over for your must-haves too!
Features include being fully lined and spacious interior pockets that you can customize. Interior pockets can be made using lining fabric or exterior fabric for contrast.