Jan Andrea at home on the web. The URL for this page is: All directions on this page are copyright to Becca of Annabear Babyware. (All text and pictures on the page are by Becca... I'm just hosting. These directions were originally posted in the DIY forum of the BabyWearer.com -- Jan) This pattern is copyright to Becca (as above) and is NOT for resale under ANY circumstances! Sewing a sleep sack I just took a bunch of pics while I made a super fast sleep sack (could have spent more time on it, but was in a hurry and needed a new one), and figured I'd share them with you too.
Materials Required: 1 yard of fleece or 1.5 yards cotton/flannelLong zipper (length will depend on size of sleep sack, but should be between 18-24") To make this so that older babies can't remove it, use a separating zipper, with the pull at the *bottom* of the garment instead of at the top (must be a separating zipper for this to work! Instructions: When you unfold, this is the back edge. DONE! Hom. Sewing for Baby. Google Image Result for. Tutorial: Refashioned Slim Slack for Boys. If you are stopping by via MADE “Celebrate the Boy“, welcome!
If you’re interested, you can find more “Boy” posts & projects here. Refashioned from men’s slacks & using the existing button, zipper & back pockets (all the icky parts of making “real” slacks), these slim slacks are a fun alternative for a little boy’s dressy wardrobe. Intermediate Level Sewing Let me know if you have any questions or problems with the tutorial so we can work it out!
I would love it if you shared your “Slim Slack” creations in my Flickr group, “Reduce, Reuse, ReFASHION for Kids” You are welcome to use my pattern which fits average 2T and a slim 3T with added length. Waist: 19″ (stretches to 22″) , Hip: 23″ Inseam: 11″ Use 1/2″ seam allowance unless noted (crotch seam). Download pdf pattern HERE. If your boy is larger than the pattern, find your favorite pants pattern and “slim it down”.
Step 1: Find your sacrificial trousers. These are from the thrift store. You might want to pick up two pairs. P.S. Sewing: Kids Clothes. Sewing Boys Clothes — Compulsive Craftiness. How to Sew a Hood – DiY Sewing Tutorial. You can use this method for making a hooded shirt from scratch or for reconstructing an existing shirt. If you are making your own pattern on the fly, I’d suggest finding a hoodie and tracing the hood, making sure to add a seam allowance. You may need to alter the hood to fit the top you want to sew it to- just remember that the bottom edge of the hood should be the same length as the measurement around the neck hole. Zip up hoodie by SmarmyClothes.com Difficulty: Step 1 Your hood pieces should be sewn together before you start, and the edges finished.
You can hem the edge or trim it with contrasting fabric or lace. You can also line your hood. Your two pieces here are 1. the hood and 2. the nearly finished top. mark the center of the bottom of the hood (green dot). The front edges of the neckhole of the top have been marked with yellow and pink dots and the corresponding spots on the hood are marked as well. Step 1 Step 2 Match these points up. Step 2 Step 3 Step 3 You’re done! Done! Handmade diy punk clothes, rockabilly dresses, kawaii, pin-up clothes, scene clothing stores, punk clothing stores, SmarmyClothes.com. My Tutorials. 70 Free Lingerie Sewing Patterns :