Turtleneck for Katie

I decided to finally get this thing sewed up yesterday! It's just a simple turtleneck. Nothing fancy at all. Just a simple basic piece to wear under other stuff. It's Ottobre 4/2007 # 18.

Halloween Hoodie and Celtic Butterfly Jeans

I sewed her a Halloween hoodie last month, for Halloween of course! I love this shirt. It's from Burda.




And these jeans I sewed last winter, but they were way too big. Instead of taking them in, I just put them away to wait for her to grow... well, she grew! They are still to big in the waist so I had to take them in a little, but they were almost too short! So I sewed the smallest hem I could and it's good for a couple weeks I guess! I have no idea which pattern they are, but I know they are from Ottobre. They are recycled from a pair of my husbands old jeans. The Celtic butterfly embroidery is from emblibrary.com (The white shirt is from Target)

A couple pair of jeans for Jake

I got a couple pair of jeans sewn up for Jake the last couple weeks. They are the same pattern (Ottobre) and are my go-to pattern for him. I'll be using this pattern until he's too big for it. I adjusted for coverage of his diaper in the rear.








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Sewing & Craft Blogs

There are SOOO many interesting blog out there. Way too many to list! But here are a few that I frequent and have learned a lot from.

Angry Chicken

BubbaChic

Sew 4 Fun

The Domestic Diva

Sew Sensible

Mama Made

The Handmade Dress

That*Darn*Kat

Sew Inspired

PatchyApple

Materia Mama

Hello My Name is Heather

Sew Mama Sew

Seams Well

Behind the Seams

Off the Cuff Style

Stitches and Seams

The Sewing Divas

The Happy Zombie

Whip Up

The Long Thread

Thread Banger

Craftzine

Where to Buy Fabric?

A lot of people email me and ask where can you find good fabric? Well, just a few years ago the answer would be "You Can't!" But of course, like with most everything else, the internet saves the day! (Or empties your pocket, depending on how you want to look at it) LOL

Here's where I get or have gotten my fabric from, along with a few places that I haven't too. :-) So just because I have them listed, doesn't mean that I endorse them. If they have an asterisk behind them, then I HAVE ordered from them.


Joann*
Hancock Fabrics*
Fabric.com*
The Fabric Fairy*
Sewzanne's Fabrics*

Cute & Unique Print Knits*

The Joy of Sewing*

Wise Sewing Supplies*

Sew Baby*

Fabric Lane*

Seattle Fabrics
NY Fashion Center
Wazoodle
Spandex World

Cry Baby's Boutique
The Fabric District
J Caroline

Denver Fabrics
Fashion Fabrics Club

J&O Fabrics
Hancock's of Puducah

Fabric Hound

Very Baby

Bunte Fabrics

There are too many independent quilt fabric shops online to list. When looking for something I usually start here:

Quilt Shops

You can also look for fabric buying groups/collectives sometimes called co-ops on Yahoo Groups. I belong to several of them and get some really great deals... but I have also been burned. So I will not list any here, but you are free to go to Yahoo Groups and search for some.

Win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Starting now through Monday November 30th,2009- Everyone who spends $25 or more (not including shipping) will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate!! For every $25 you spend , you will receive 1 entry.

Winner will be announced December 1st.

I will also be giving away a 2nd place prize of a $10 gift certificate. All entries besides the winner of the $50 will automatically be entered into this drawing BUT here's a twist:

If you post about this giveaway on your blog and link to this post http://somethingsewspecial.blogspot.com/2009/09/win-50-gift-certificate.html , then leave me a comment here to let me know, you will also be entered into the $10 drawing!

School Clothes for Katie (and Jake)

Well, I didn't get as much sewn for the kids as I would have liked. I didn't really do ANYTHING for Jake. I did just finish him a jacket and that's all I've done for him. I plan to start on at least 2 pair of jeans for him this week.

This pattern is from Otto 4/2007 called the Bulldog Sweat Jacket. I changed it to a snap closure instead of the zipper. I angles the ends of the collar down. Honestly I didn't read the instructions, so I'mnot sure how it was supposed to be, but I just saw a pic of someone else's and the collar isn;t angled down. Oh well. I like it better this way I think. The fabric is a sweatshirt fleece, but it is a super high content of poly. Has no stretch at all.

All the rest has been for Katie.

The sweatshirt is from Otto 4/2007 and called the Holey Hoodie. The darker purple outer is french terry and the lighter purple lining is Chez Ami interlock.

The pants are the Farbenmix Dortje and are a fine cord from Joann's.

The top is a combination of 2 Otto patterns. The crossfront shirt in issue 3/2004 and the Strawberry Tunic in issue 3/2008 and is from the same Chez Ami fabric as the lining on the hoodie. All 3 of these items will/can be worn together. The hoodie removed once she's at school of course.

This is the Farbenmix Hoverrock with some of the width taken out, shoulder straps altered to snap in the back, and lengthened into long pants. It is a twill from Joann's.

These pants are are very thick denim or heavy twill with a fine cord trim. Otto 3/2004. I changed the pockets up by using the pockets off of the Bert pattern. I raised the rear rise just a little to accomodate Katie's diaper. Hand embroidery on the back pockets took forever!!

The top is Otto 3/2006. I closed the sides of the dress, shortened it into a top and added buttons to the back (or front can be worn either way) One worn of advice if you want to change this pattern into a top, you might want to take some of the width out, I will need to put ties on the sides to take in like 3 inches off each side!!!

Well, that's it!! That was all of my summer sewing! It was difficult with both kids home. They are both so demanding of my time!! I will be opening my store back up on Sept. 7th and will be having a BIG SALE! Please check it out!!!

Bubble Wall in Vinyl

I am redecorating my kids playroom. I'm almost done, but I just finished up this one wall and wanted to share. I think it turned out so awesome! If you like it too and think you would like to try it (It is super easy) here are the instructions.

If your kids are able, it would be cool if the kid's silhouette were of your actual kids! My kids are not able to sit still, so I will also tell you how to do this the way I did!

1A- If your kids are able, then all you do if the old trick we all learned in school. Hang a piece of poster board up on the wall with tape. Place a light (lamp, spotlight, etc) a few feet from the wall directioned toward the poster board. Have your child sit in between the light source and the poster board, so that their shadow is cast on the poster board. You want their side profile. (Have them sit with side to the wall) You will need to move the light and/or child closer toward the wall or farther from the wall, depending on how large you want your silhouette to be. You will have to play around a bit. I just went with the full size of the poster board. Have them hold their arm up and pucker their lips as if blowing bubbles (you can have them hold a bubble wand if you want, but they are so thin they might not show up well anyway. You can just freehand draw that) Trace their shadow.

1B- If you kids are not able to sit for this, then you can go to Google Image Search. Search for child blowing bubbles silhouette, or something like that. Find a picture you like (the bigger the better), save it to your computer.

Crop out anything extra in the picture if you need to. Print at full or fill page size. This will use a lot of black ink! Use fast draft print option, or if you have Photoshop, use the magic wand tool to select the entire black part of the image and delete it out, HOPEFULLY it will leave a slight outline of your image, which is all you need! Print at full/fill page size. Cut this image out.

Place small cut out in between lamp and poster board the same as you have the child. Tinker with it to make it stand up. I used tape on both sides, taping it down to a table and somehow managed to get it to stand!! Trace shadow.

2- Cut out this large silhouette.

3- Place large cutout onto vinyl. I bought my vinyl from Vinyl Outlet. Tape. Trace.

4-Remove cutout and use an xacto knife to cut the vinyl. Go VERY slowly and VERY carefully!!! You can use scissors if you want, but the xacto knife will give you a smoother, more even edge. You will need the xacto knife for the smaller areas, and also the bubbles.

5- Place the new vinyl cutout on your wall where you want to hang it to make sure that it will fit and to decide for sure that's where you want it. You don't want to be pulling it off several times due to mistakes. Once you are sure, then peel off the backing of the vinyl and hang on wall. rub out all of the air bubbles. If you have textured walls, you can use a tennis ball to rub the vinyl into the crevices.

6- Use a circle cutter (available at Walmart or craft stores) to cut out multi sizes of circles. If you don't have a circle cutter you can use a cup or other round object, trace and cut out by hand (the circle cutter will of course look better)

7- Use xacto knife to cut out little triangular shapes in the circles to look like a light source.

8- Hang on wall randomly.

9- Stand back and be amazed at how cool your wall looks!

Pressure Vest for Katie

I sewed up this pressure vest for Katie. Super simple. Cost about $30. I had to spend $60 but had tons of neoprene left over. Enough to make another vest (hence I said it only cost $30) I will make a pair of pressure shorts instead of another vest, but that'll have to wait a bit. The neck and underarms are bound in fold over elastic (FOE). The front is 3mm neoprene. The back is 3mm neoprene U-Loop. And I used 1.5" Aplix for the fasteners. Neoprene is a little tricky to sew on a home machine, but 3mm was not too difficult. I bought specialty thread but my machine would not sew with it. So I had to use regular thread, which they say can cut into the neoprene, but I'm hoping it'll be ok.

A pressure vest is used with kids who have sensory issues and muscle tone issues. It gives a "hug" and helps sturdy up the trunk muslcles.

Jake's Onesies that took forever

I FINALLY got these done for Jake. They were finished for 2 months except for the leg ribbing and snaps. The just set in the UFO pile. I always dread putting on the leg ribbing and snaps and then when I finally do it, I don't understand what all the fuss was about! It's over in less than 10 minutes! Anyway, here they are. They turned out really good and I'm happy with them. They are about a sz 12/14.

Quick shorts for Katie

Here's a quick pair of shorts for Katie. The first time I've done lettuce edging. They're cute. Ottobre issue 3/2007. I told her to give me a kiss, so this is her kissy face. LOL

My sewing room makeover

I reckon most of you guys know I sew for both business and pleasure Anyhoo- I've been cleaning up my sewing room and was so proud I wanted to share! LOL ! My room isn't fancy or "pretty" but it's clean and tidy and MINE!!

So this is what you see when you walk in the door:


Close up. The ornament says "Angels Gather Here" ). The lady is my grandma who passed away a few years ago. She gave me my first sewing machine. She was my best friend (other than dh) and I miss her everyday!) The man is dh's brother. He was a deputy and was killed in an airplane crash in a drug sweep. The stuffed animals were a Christmas gift to my kids from a friend just before her daughter got her angel wings. They hold a place in my heart so I took them from the kids and now they watch over me while I sew.

OK, so if you are still standing in the doorway, this is on your left. I need to figure out what else to put on that shelf!

And this is on your right, though it's not taken from that angle. Notice the BIG hole in my shelves??? I pointed it out to dh... he just rolled his eyes at me. He knows there will be some more Chez Ami to put in there very soon!! LOL



and this is the wall with the door, I'm standing in front of my sewing machines. Excuse the poor naked manniquin!

Puffis & Bert

The shirt is Otto 3/2008 Puffis. I cut the ribbing for the neck at 3.5 INCHES and it was supposed to be 3.5 CM.. oh well. The butterfly emb is from emb limbrary.

Shorts are Otto 3/2009 Bert. I didn't do the waistband as the instructions called for. I did it the way I prefer to do it. I may try it the other way at some point but I was pressed for time and didn't have the right elastic.

Emb on the back pockets I did by hand (obviously! LOL) I was going to do the front pockets too, but it was just too time consuming!!

I like the length of the Bert shorts better than what most of the other Otto shorts are. Easy Peasy pockets too!

I wish I could sew faster and I wish we went more places in order to need more clothes, because each new outfit is met with smiles and signing "pretty clothes" and now she is learning to self dress (and undress ARGH!!) and when she sees the clothes she starts trying to strip!!! LOL Luckily she can't totally undress if she's in a Onesie!!

Hoverrock by Farbenmix

I finished up the Hoverrock pattern by Farbenmix. I did make a few changes, like taking out several inches of width in the bottom section. It's gathered and meant to look like a dress, but I went for a more traditional overall look as far as width goes. I also changed the front closure at the shoulders. I added D-rings on the front, lengthened the back straps and they come over the shoulder, thread through the D-rings, go back over the shoulder and snap on the back.

This is a good pattern for someone looking to keep "hands out of diaper"!!

But First....

ARGH!! Anybody else have the "Butt First Disease"? As in....
In need to finish sewing Jake's Onesies......
But First.... I need to clean up my sewing room in order to get to my serger.....
But First.... I need to buy a new rack to put all the fabric on that's in the middle of the room....
But First.... I need to wait till my 10% off rewards coupon comes in the mail.

Oh it's so frustrating!!! Seems to be the story of my life!!

Anyway, in the mean time while I'm waiting for my coupon, I am busying myself with a project I've been wanting to do forever. I am sewing bibs to donate to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk. I have about 10 bibs sewn so far!

Jeans & a shirt for Jake

First up, just another Onesie. Yes, they are just about all I make.. and just FYI- I have 3 more coming up to SNS this week LOL, but I will be sooo glad to get them done! All that's left is the ribbing. Anyhoo-

  



And these jeans... oh, man these jean!!! I had such high hopes for them!! They drove me crazy! 

Otto 4/2006 Cargo Pants.
Pattern goes up to a 146. I graded up to a 152. I was very diligent and measured accuratly. I KNOW I did it right... but let me tell ya... I think I could have went with a 140 or less with these! I mean I know they are a Cargo but crikey they swollowed him!!

I ended up having to rip off the waistband, take an inch off of the width of both sides (of the jeans , not the waistband) I only trimmed down the waist/hips, I didn't take them in all the way down the legs, though I could have, but I just left that baggy.

I also had added to the back rise to cover his diaper. I got the measurements correct in the back, covers his diaper great, but I had to add to the front rise too in order for the side seams to be level. Which brought the front rise nearly up to his chin LOL, so I kept the side seams the same but "dipped" out the front about 1.5 inches. That worked really well and I will probably do that more often. 

{{I HATE doing back pockets and refuse to do anymore }} I forgot the back pockets, oh well, I'll remember next time {{yeh, that sounds convincing enough}} LOL seriously though. He sits in a wheelchair all day, no one sees the back of his pants!! Besides, why put any extra bulk or creases back there when he sits on his bottom all day, I doubt it's too uncomfortable, but he can't tell me if it is, so why put it?

And me oh my! I tried fading these with some bleach pen.. it worked great!!!! Until I got the great idea to scrub it with my fingernails to work it into the fabric... DO NOT do that!! You should just wipe it on with a sponge! So I had to cut the legs off and redo- them. That's why the different color of the top and the bottom. They weren't supposed to be 2 pieces with the topstitching like that. I haven't bleached the bottoms out yet. I don't know if I will. I don't want to screw them up again. I'll probably just leave them as is. He has a tray over his lap most of the time anyway.

You can kinda see on the pic of the back of the jeans where some of it looks ok faded, but on the right side toward the bottom, it's streaky... times that by 50 and that's what the front looked like,  

Oh, I didn't add elastic at the bottom or do all the extra pockets on the legs like the pattern has. I just don't like those things on jeans for big kids. That's just me 

Anyhoo- On the the pics!! The flash makes the color difference much worse than in real life.

  

  

How to Sew a Big Kid Onesie / Bodyshirt (from a standard shirt pattern)

(If you didn't know :-) Both of my younger children have profound disabilities. They will both always be in diapers and they both will dig in their diapers. Therefore, they both must wear a onesie. There are special needs clothing websites that you can order from, and before I started sewing, I did order from them, then I realized that they are really not that difficult to sew. There are no commercially available patterns for a onesie style bodyshirt once you get above about a size 3T or 4T (that I am aware of), so I just sort of winged it.

I'll walk you through the steps, but do keep in mind that you should alter my calculations to fit YOUR child. I like my kids bodyshirts to have A LOT of room for growth because, well, frankly, I would much rather be sewing something other than onesies :-). If you prefer a snug fitting crotch area, try taking off some of the length of the back crotch extension (take off no more than 1/2 inch at the time or you will wind up too short!!)


**Ok... the first thing you will need to do is start with a standard tshirt pattern. My favorite pattern company is Ottobre (a Euro pattern company), but I know many home sewists use one of the big 3 or 4. (McCall's, Butterick, Simplicity, but I think of all the readily available US patterns, Kwik Sew is the best, I really can't suggest a specific pattern)

**Next, you will need something to trace your pattern on. Many sewists may use carbon paper and the little wheel thingy to copy the pattern onto the fabic... not this time! LOL Get yourself something called Pattern Ease (or Easy Pattern). They changed the name and I'm not sure what it is. Anyhoo- it is available at Joann's. Alternately, you can use Swedish Tracing Paper, doctor's office tissue paper, etc.. something that you can see the lines of the pattern through).

Leave off the hem on the bottom of the pattern piece. Typically that is going to be 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of the length on the bottom edge of the pattern piece. (In other words, if on your pattern piece for both the front and back pieces there are 2 lines on the bottom, one for where to cut the fabric and one for where the hem is to be turned under, you want to only trace the upper most hem line. Let that be the bottom of your pattern piece.) If you find that it is still a little too long for your liking, you can try tracing the hem of the next smaller size. (ie- trace out a size 12 shirt, but when you get to the bottom/hem area, trace the hem of the sz 10)


**Now you need to measure your child. Use a tape measure and with your child laying on the their back, place the end on your child's shoulder. On the flat part of their shoulder, in the middle. Measure down to the middle of their crotch (on a diagonal).



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#1-Trace your (store bought) pattern just as you would if you were going to do the tshirt.






#2- Now place your tracing of the front piece on the edge of your tracing paper (tape it in place)
#3- Use your tape measure, place the end on the shoulder area (just as you did on your child) and measure on the diagonal to the edge of the paper. You want the number of inches that you just measured on your child (this shirt is for my son. He measures 28" on the front). Mark your paper




#4-How wide do you need the crotch? Measure across the crotch. For my son (size 14, I use 4.5", and for my daughter, sz 4, I use 3.5") Now take 1/2 of that measurement. That is how wide you need to draw the width of the crotch. (so for my son, with a 4.5 wide crotch piece, I will measure out 2.25" for the width on the pattern piece)





#5-Now just draw a curved line to connect the shirt hem to the crotch line. It doesn't have to be perfect or pretty! Just sketch it out lightly until it looks right to you.





#6- Now add two 1" sections to the bottom (as seen in red) for a total of 2 inches. (These 2 " will be folded up and add stability for your snaps)





Now for the back piece..........


#7- Take your pattern piece for the back of your shirt and place on the straight edge of the tracing paper and tape.

#8- Now take the torso measurement from the front and add ease to it. Here is "my" chart... right or wrong... this is the numbers I use. Feel free to adjust to your needs.
sz 4-5= add 3"
sz 6-7= add 3.5"
sz 8-9= add 4"
sz 10-12= add 4.5"
sz 12-14= add 5"

#9- Using your tape measure, place one end at the shoulder, just as you did for the front piece. Measure diagonally the length that you get when you add your torso measurement + ease. For my son, a sz 14 with a 28" torso, I get......... 28" + 5"= 33" back length. Mark that measurement on your paper.





10-Make the crotch width the same as you did for the front.

11- Now you will want to connect the hem of the shirt to the crotch width area. You can see that for the front, I curved the line inward (concave) but now for the back, you'll want to curve it outward (convex) to cover their bottom.

12- About 3/4 of the way to the bottom is where you want to bring the rounded out bottom toward the crotch and make the rest of it the same width as the crotch piece. I know it sounds confusing, but just try to copy what I have done in the pic LOL! Again, it doesn't have to be perfect or beautiful! It'll come with experience.

13- Add two 1" sections to the bottom of the crotch area (total of 2" long by crotch width wide) as seen in red. These will be folded under and will help support your snaps.




14- You don't need to alter your sleeve pattern piece at all. Seen here is a long sleeve pattern piece, but I made it short sleeves for the summer.



15- Now trace out garment onto fabric, adding seam allowance if needed.

16-Sew garment together just as you would a tshirt, except for the hem, of course.

17- I finish my onesies with ribbing at the legs. You could also fold under the edges and coverstitch, or serge/jig jag and fold under and topstitch. I use ribbing because we were always popping the stitches of the turned under hems.

18- After you finish the legs (either ribbing or hem), fold under one 1" section of the front piece crotch (shown in red). Press. (I also use glue stick, works wonderfully!!) Fold under again to the next (red) line. Press and pin.

19- Using a straight stitch, sew across the top and bottom of this 1' area.

20- Repeat step 18 & 19 to the back shirt piece.

21- Apply snap tape to the "right" side/ top of the front crotch piece.

22- Apply opposite side of snap tape to the "wrong" side of the back crotch piece.

In this shirt below, I did not use snap tape. I used resin snaps. I usually use snap tape and just wanted to give this a try. FYI- before I folded under the 1" crotch sections, I put some twill in there to help support the resin snaps so they wouldn't pull though.

PJ pants for Katie

Got these sewed up just in time for the end of Stash Game. She will wear thru the knees so fast, I'll be sewing more in a couple weeks!! That's ok cause it was a super easy pattern. Another Ottobre of course!! The Lily Leggings. 2 pair were made according to their pattern and the other 2 , I adjusted and added 2 inches in the width of the leg. I wanted a less fitted legging. More of a lounge pant, but I didn't want to have to trace out another pattern, so I improvised! I also add a half inch to the waistband and used 1 inch elastic instead of 1/2 inch and I add diaper allowance to the rear. Next time, I'll take off an inch or 2 in the leg length though.


And here is a pic of her modeling the one of the pair that were a tiny too snug. I will probably end up slicing them up the outer side of the lag and adding a 2 inch panel to each leg.

Extra Long Seat Belt Cover Tutorial

My son can sit in the van without a car seat. Just with a seat belt. But the seat belt rubbed his neck. He gets very red and sometimes even gets scratches. He is not able to adjust it. We bought him a regular store bought seat belt cover. It has been pretty much useless. Because it is so small, it moves around, going behind his head or down to his tummy. Because he has cerebral palsy, he isn't physically able to put it back in place and keep it there. So I sat down and made him a new one! These will work great for both special needs or not!

They are very easy to make. First you will need to sit in the vehicle with the seat belt on. Measure from just at/above the buckle, up and across your body, following the seat belt. Stop about half way between your neck and where the top of your seat belt threads through above your shoulder. You don't want it to go all the way up to that area, as it may interfere with it's locking/catching if you were to get in a wreck (I have no clue if it would interfere, but better safe than sorry, right?) This is your length. My son's length was 24 inches (he is small, a large adult would need a couple more inches) PLUS seam allowances- I use 3/8 inch seam allowances so my total length was 24 3/4 inches.

Your width will be 8 inches wide + seam allowances. (I use 3/8 inch seam allowances so my width is 8 3/4 inches)


You will need:

• An outer fabric that will be seen. (I used a basic quilt type cotton woven)
  
• A coordinating or contrasting fabric for the opposite site. (I used a basic quilt type cotton woven)
• Fleece or batting for the middle layer(s) (I used 2 layers of fleece)
• 1.5 inch wide sew on Velcro or Aplix (Do not use 2 inch Velco! cut it if that's all you can find)

1-Cut all 3 fabrics 8.75 inches wide AND 24.75 inches long. (or whatever length you measured)



2-Layer your fabrics in this order: outer fabric (right side UP), coordinating fabric (right side DOWN), fleece, fleece.



3-Pin all layers together well.
4-Baste together both long sides and one short side. (This will shift a LOT so, take your time and pin well)



5-On the other short side, baste only 1 inch on either side, leaving an opening to turn the cover.



6-Using a regular sewing stitch, sew your cover together in the same manner that you basted.
7-If you have a serger, serge together (except for your open area for turning) If you don't have a serger, just use a zig zag or over edge stitch on your sewing machine.


8-Turn your cover right side out through the area you left open. Be sure to push out all corners.



9-Fold the edges of your opening under, iron, pin, and sew the opening closed using a straight stictch near the edge.



10-Press the cover and try to get every thing nice and smooth.



11-Using a water soluble pen draw a line down the middle of the length (on the front).
Now measure and mark a line 1 and 1/8 inches on both sides of that line. (You will now have 3 lines in the middle of your cover running the entire length)




12-Forget that middle line! Sew through all layers ON the other 2 lines. Use a regular straight stitch.




13-Pull the edges back tight (so you don't have puffy edges), press and pin.



14-Cut Velcro the same length as your cover minus 1/2 inch. (I cut mine 23.5 inches long)




15-Place hard Velcro(hook) on the edge of the outer/top fabric (decorative fabric) Use glue stick to place your Velcro, add pins if needed. Sew around Velcro, using white thread. Be sure to match your bobbin color to the fabric- I used black)



16-Place soft(loop) Velcro on the opposite edge of the back/under side (black fabric) Use glue stick to place your Velcro, add pins if needed. Sew around Velcro, using white thread. Be sure to match your bobbin color to the fabric- I used black)



17-Fold around seat belt. Enjoy!




And here is a comparison of the sizes. My extra long seat belt cover v/s the store bought version.

This week's sewing- More Otto

2 more Onesies. I think that's all she needs. She has 5 or 6 total now. Both are from Otto. I think they are modified from the Bat Shirt, not sure which issue it is.


Otto- 3/2006 #25, "Sailor style pants" I shortened these a bit into shorts. Good fit.

Otto- 1/2006 #21, "T-shirt with hem frill". I forgot to shorten the shirt Kait needs a sz 104 thru the chest and tummy, but her length is more of a 92/98. So it's a little too long. The knit is no where near stretchy enough, so I'm not sure how long she will be able to wear it, as it's already a bit hard to get on.





When I first showed her this outfit, she smiled so big and signed "clothes" "pretty" and took them and hugged them. That was such an awesome feeling!!!




And a seatbelt cover for Jay. The standard kind that you buy at the store are useless. They're too short. They crawl up behind his head or down on his tummy and he isn't able to put it back in proper place. And his neck gets all scratched up/ rubbed red by the seatbelt and he can't move it. So I made him a long one.

Stash Game Day 1 & 2- Ottobre for Katie

Stash Game has started... IT IS ON!!! Yes, I am lame. LOL :-) Stash Game is something we play occasionally on SewingMamas.com where you try to sew as much as you can. I typically SUCK at it as I don't have a lot of time with Katie here all day, but the kids MUST have some clothes, so I'm trying......

Woo- Hoo!! I got a whole outfit done for Katie!!! And a onesie.


Denim shorts- Otto 3/2006 #10 "Colorful summer pants" sz 104, fit pretty good, I just got the elastic a little too loose. I think I am going to add some belt loops. All the top stitching is triple stitched!! I like the look a little better than the single thin line. A little wonky in places, but not too bad!

Top- Otto 3/2008 #12 "Strawberry Tunic" sz 104, shortened quite a bit. I measured off a RTW that fits well in length. I also took in a little of the width of the tunic flare. (not the over all width thru the chest, as she is broad, but it was just too dress like)

Pink Hippo Onesie is Creative Workshop 301 sz 104 tshirt, altered into a onesie.

Jeans for Jake

These are the first jeans I've ever sewn for Jake. The first pair of bigger size jeans I've ever sewn. I altered them a little by adding the the rear rise, but I didn't add enough to the front crotch depth. And the width across the hips needs to be widened a little. I forgot to raise the back pockets up a little when I raised the rise. The elastic is awful, not the right kind of stretch and I should have used 1.5 inch instead of 1 in. The length is perfect though. The next time I sew these, they should fit much better IF I can find good elastic!

I'm fairly happy with them because they are my first attempt and they did come out WEARABLE, which is what's important! And the back pockets ARE level!! They're just sitting funny.

Cart Hugger & Chair Hugger Tutorial

My youngest daughter has cerebral palsy. When she outgrew her baby carrier, she was still a bit too wobbly to sit safely in a shopping cart. She COULD sit up (I don't recommend using these unless your child can actually sit up on their own)but every time I turned a corner, or stopped and started pushing the shopping cart, she would fall over or slam her face into the front bar of the cart. She also would mouth the shopping cart handle, which of course, is gross.

So I made her a shopping Cart Hugger. It helped hold her in place so she didn't fall over or forward, and it kept her from being able to put her mouth anywhere. Of course, the safety strap provided on the actual shopping cart is necessary for your child's safety. Never use a Cart Hugger without the proper safety strap buckled too. But these Huggers can go over that dirty strap to keep little one's hands off of it.

These are not just for kids with special needs. They are great for any baby or toddler, who can sit up on their own, but need a little extra stability (or perhaps to help keep their busy little butts still in the cart !!)

As my daughter got older, and bigger, I have found that these "Cart Huggers" work just as well as "Chair Huggers". Any chair that has slats in the back works with these as well. I use one with my daughter now that she's 3 when we go to restaurants if for some reason we don't want to use her stroller or maybe their highchair is too small.


So here's how I make them.

You will need:

• Fabric
• Batting
• Bias Tape
• Glue Stick
• Velcro (1.5 inch width)

#1- For a basic baby/toddler Cart Hugger. Cut 2 strips of fabric 4 inches by 34 inches long. You can adjust the size as you need. (If you must use 2 inch wide Velcro, I suggest you cut your Cart Hugger fabric 5 inches, not 4) For my 13 yr old son, I go to 6 inches instead of 4 and of course actually measure around him in the chair to get the proper length, and I use 3 strips of Velcro instead of 2.


2- (After ironing your fabric) lay your fabric out on some batting and use glue stick on the back side of the fabric to tack into your batting so that it doesn't shift around when you are cutting and sewing.



#3- Cut out.






#5- Jig Jag stitch around each piece of fabric/batting. I have left too much batting. I would recommend trimming the batting even with the fabric.






#6- Put the 2 fabric/batting pieces, wrong sides together (ie- batting should be touching batting, and fabrics should be facing out on both sides) Pin ... A LOT!!! This is going to shift. A LOT! So use lots of pins!



#7- Serge together (or if you don't have a serger, you can just use the zig zag stitch again)






#8- I have used extra wide double fold bias tape. Line it up on one of the short sides about half way. You may want to pin in place if you need to.



#9- Straight stitch to the end of the short side and backstitch/tack down. I set my stitch at 3.5 length and 1.5 width. Then I line the left side of the bias tape up with the left side of the clear edge of the presser foot.



#10- Fold the bias tape around the edge, a mitered corner. Pin if you need to.



#11- Straight stitch the length, and continue around the rest of the Hugger by repeating the above steps.




#12- You can see in the pic below that I added a square/box at each corner. You don't have to do that, but it helps keep the corners down. You can just add them after you're done sewing around it if it's easier.

Cut the bias tape at the edge of the last short side as shown.



#13- Fold back the edge of the bias tape and glue.



#14-Place folded bias tape in position and pin if needed. Continue straight stitch sewing, continuing past the edge of the folded piece. Sew all the way to the end of the short side. Back stitch several stitches, then forward again. You can also stitch down the folded end edge.





#15- Cut out two 8 inch strips of hook (hard) side of Velcro and two 8 inch strips of loop (soft). If you make your Hugger 4 inches , then you need to use 1.5 inch width Velcro. (If all you can find is 2 inch width Velcro, then I recommend cutting your Cart Hugger 5 inches tall.)



#16- Place 2 like pieces of Velcro, long sides together and use a wide, very short jig jag stitch. Repeat for other 2 pieces of Velcro.





#17- Apply glue stick to the back of one of the Velcro pieces and apply to one end of the Hugger.



#18- Stitch on the Velcro. Be sure to match your bobbin thread to your fabric and don't just use white! Stitch around the entire rectangle. Stitch to either side of your zigzag stitches in the middle. And stitch the vertical middle.





#19- You will need to repeat steps 17 and 18 to the other end of the Hugger, but please remember to flip the Hugger over. The Velcro needs to be on opposites sides of the Hugger (not just opposite ends!!) Note in the pictures below, the Hugger that is folded in half. The hook side of the Velcro is on the front of the Hugger and the loop side of the Velcro would be on the back side of the Hugger if it were laid flat, as shown in the other pic .










Cart Huggers are NOT safety devices! ALWAYS use a shopping cart with an attached safety belt that locks around your child. Cart Huggers are meant to wrap around your child OVER the attached seat belt.

Cart Huggers are meant to be very snug around your child's chest. Wrap Hugger around your child's chest, under arms, and wrap around toward their back. Then thread both ends of Hugger through 2 or 3 of the shopping cart's vertical bars on the back of the seating area. Pull Hugger backward, bringing your child into an upright, stable position. Cross one side of the Hugger's velcro over the other side's Velcro, until your child is stable. Press Velcro sides together firmly. Always place the Velcro closure in back so that your child does not unfasten it.

Never leave child unattended in shopping cart. Always check Cart Hugger before each use. If Velcro is loose, or if any threads are loose or broken, please DO NOT USE.

Do not start or stop pushing your shopping cart abruptly, as your child'shead and neck is not supported and this can cause injury. Do not use if your child can not sit up by themselves unassisted. Do not use if your child can remove Cart Hugger by themselves.

Your child's safety is YOUR responsibility.

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Years everyone! Have you made any resolutions? Better question... have you already broken them? It's 8am here, New Years Day, and I have already broken at least 1 of my own resolutions!! LOL How's that for a promising star to the year??? One of my resolutions (in a general sense) is to be healthier. Of course, that's divided up into eating better and exercising. That's probably the goal of 2/3 of the nation, I know.

I'm supposed to start eating breakfast instead of just coffee. Well, I sit here typing, coffee in hand, and no breakfast yet!! I'll shoot for 8:30, just the thought of eating right now is like... blech! I weighed this morning. HAHA! Crap.. what a cow! I have eaten anything and everything that I wanted the last 3 days. That's something I never do. Though I am way overweight, I still try to watch what I eat as far as, I'm not gonna sit down with a whole box of donuts, etc. But ya know, I did this week... literally!! SO what happened? I gained 5 pounds in 3 days!! YIKES! My weight this morning was (cough, cough) 187. My weight is usually about 182, so that is what I am going to actually consider as my starting weight. I'm sure these last 5 pounds would have dropped back off if I went back to my normal eating.

My body is starting to give out on me. I have a really bad back and neck. I have degenerative discs in my neck and do not have full ROM in my neck. I have most of it, just not all the way left and right. Makes it more difficult to turn and look at the kids when they are behind me and when I am driving. I also have a really bad sway back. And it's been killing me for years, but is almost unbearable at times now that I have put on so much weight. I think my calf muscles have shortened, too. They hurt all the time when I walk and make me limp. I used to be embarrassed when we would park in the handicap parking with just Katie. But hey everyone just thinks I'm the handicap person I guess, with the way I hobble into the store! I really need to get in better shape!

Other things are mostly dealing with the kids. Jake needs to be stretched and in his stander. He has basically lost all ability to stand. He's not had a walker in over 2 years because Medicaid/CAP's incompetence. One is supposedly ordered, but at this point it's going to be useless. He has also been without AFO's for 3 or 4 months, but we go pick his now ones up next week. And Katie needs to walk. She is starting to bunny hop more than crawl. We have to get her to do more reciprocating. I need to be more diligent in making her walk. I also I want to increase my/her sign vocabulary.

I NEED to be more dedicated to sewing. I love to sew. I want to sew... but somehow I just end up HERE (online) all day. I do have my sewing room almost done and lovely and it's much more "inviting".

Anyway, it's 8:30... hum... blech, guess I need to go eat. I was going to do oatmeal, but I'm thinking maybe an egg. Something small and quick.


2009 Resolutions

1- Eat Healthier- (notice.. I didn't say diet, that's a positive step, right?) Breakfast everyday. Drink more water. I know I should set a number here, but I'm not sure what's realistic. I know what you SHOULD have, but I also know that's not gonna happen for me, at least just yet. Less junk, more veggies.

2- Start Cooking- I want to starting cooking (healthy meals) instead of opening a can of Spaghetti O's. I have several cookbooks here and will start making time to cook. It's not something I enjoy doing. Maybe if Gordon Ramsey came and gave me a few lessons??? Probably not.. he'd end up cussing at me and calling me a stupid cow I would bet! LOL

3- Exercise... daily- I do have a treadmill. Honestly. It's somewhere in the bedroom, under a pile of junk. Last time I used it, I could only go 10 minutes which shocked me as before I had Katie, I could do 30 minutes just fine. I intend to walk everyday as well as some yoga and/or pilates for my back, neck, and calves.

4- Put Jake in his stander and stretch his legs daily.

5- Get Katie up walking daily.

6- Learn/use 1 new sign per day.

7- I will be off the computer by 9am everyday and do housework, then SOME form of sewing/crafting, even if it's thumbing thru an Ottobre for inspiration. I think when everything is hidden in the back of the house, it's easy to forget that you want to be back there "playing", you know?

Cheap Clock to Chic Clock

Well... maybe not chic... but definitely more me!!

I've had this clock for ages. About 5 years in fact. It was my oldest daughter's that she did not use. It ticked too loud for her. LOL So in the closet it sat. I always intended to use it, but never got around to it and also didn't personally care for the industrial look of it, but being a packrat, I just couldn't toss it out. SO I FINALLY got round to making it more my own. It was super easy!


I went from this to.... This! Much better in my opinion. Of course, you can use any fabric that you love!


So....



#1- Find the fabric that you want to use and iron it. You can use some starch on it if you want, I suppose, I did not and it turned out fine.



#2- Take your clock apart. Take off the cover and the hands. You may need to unscrew a small nut and washer that is under the hands in order to get the paper front off. With a piece of chalk, mark on the clock where 12 is, so that you know what is the top of the clock and to help align your paper when you later use it as a template. Word of advice- Do not just cut off the paper haphazardly (like I did)! You will want to keep it fairly intact so that you can mark your numbers properly when you get your fabric on.



#3- Lay your clock down and make sure that it has 12 at the top and 6 at the bottom. You have to get it as perfectly straight as you can so that when you hang it that the 12 is at the top properly AND your fabric pattern will look right.
#4- Spread your fabric over your clock, making sure that your pattern is placed how you want it.
#5- Cut a small nick out in the middle for the clock mechanism to come through and so you can put the hands back on later.



#6- Once you have it all lined up like you want it, lift up the bottom half of the fabric very gently. Give the exposed clock a small blast of adhesive (I used Craft Bond.... but I you can use glue stick, it doesn't need to be a permanent bond as you will be lifting it back up) If you use a spray remember to put some masking or painters tape around the clock edge so you don't accidentally get it all over where it should go (OOPS) Keep this tape, you will need it again later.
#7- Fold the fabric back into place and give it a little rub/tap to help it adhere.
#8- Repeat for the top half of the clock.



#9- Use a pencil with a sharp edge and trace around the inside corner of the clock. You want the pencil sharp so that it really gets into the crevice. This line is where you will be cutting the fabric and you want it to cover the entire face and not have places not covered. If you don't get trace all the way into the corner, when you cut it, you might not get full coverage. Use your fingers to hold the fabric down taut as you trace around.




#10- Cut on your line. You actually need to cut JUST on the outside of your line, less than 1mm. You have to be very careful. If you cut on the inside of the line at all, you won't get full coverage, if you cut too much on the outside of your line, you get way too much excess. This is why you need a temporary bond with your glue , you want the fabric to stay in place while you trace, but you will have to lift the fabric up to cut it.



#11- Now you should be rid of all the extra fabric and just have the circle of fabric sitting in your clock. Put your tape back around the edges of the clock. Lift up your fabric on the bottom half of the clock. Give it a good coat of adhesive. Don't over do it, you don't want the adhesive to soak through your fabric and show through. I did spray a bit too much and just let it dry a minute or so before I replaced my fabric.
#12- Repeat for the top half of the clock.



#13- Smooth down your fabric, make it nice and pretty. (ignore the pink ribbon, it didn't work out and I had to take it off because the top cover wouldn't go back on properly)
#14- Replace your the nut/washer onto the clock hardware.



#15- Use the paper facing that you cut out and use as a template for where to place your numbers or other marking for numbers. Place the paper back in the clock making sure you have the 12 at the top.
#16- Use sicissors to snip each number you want to mark. I snipped and marked them all, but ended up only marking 12, 3, 6, and 9. Mark with a water or air soluble pen)



#17- Put the hands back on the clock. (I decided NOT to put the red seconds hand back on because I didn't like the red on pink and also... I broke it! LOL)



#18- You can mark your clock anyway you want. This was my original plan, but didn't like it. My second idea was bobbins, but they were too big. That's why you put the hands back on first, to make sure they don't hit whatever you use.



#19- I decided to go with these. Heavy Duty Snaps, just the caps.



#20- Place the cap into the strike plate and hammer down the post so that it's flat.



#21- Glue them onto the clock where you would like to mark (I did 12, 3, 6, 9)



#22- Put clock cover back on the clock.



#23- Hang it on the wall... you're done!

My Database for Ottobre Patterns

I've been working on a database of Otto patterns for a while now. It's impossible to find what you are looking for, when you are looking for it! All pictures in the database belong to Ottobre. If you sew, I highly recommend that you give Ottobre a try!!

The database is searchable by tags. Most of the pics probably have flash on them. I detest using a scanner, so I used my digital camera (with flash). But you can still see everything, even if it's a bit shiney. LOL

My Ottobre Database (password is database)

Christmas Dress & Patchwork Ball for my niece

This dress, despite all my mess ups, came out beautiful! I am so proud of it!! It is for my dad's new wife's, new grand baby... make sense? My new step niece (I don't know them, but love my new stepmom, so wanted to do something special for her).

The dress is Otto 1/2004, # 6 Dress, sz 62. I added the sash and ring.

The manni it's on is stretching it a bit across the chest, so that's why it may look a bit big up top. The top is some scrap crushed velvet/panne (whatever it's called LOL). The bottom is flannel backed satin.

This is the first zipper I've done in like 10 years, yep, I screwed up big time, it's down too low from the top. But oh, well, it's done.

The sleeves look like they are going to be too long, but it's wide enough that it could probably be worn as a shirt with some jeans in a couple months, as well as being a dress for now.

It actually has a bit more fullness to the bottom than what the pic shows.






And a patchwork cloth ball that I found a tutorial for here:

Tons of Tutes- Odds & Ends

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Keychain	Quickie Luggage Tag
Wristlet Key Fob	Luggage ID Tags
Garden Toolbelt Roll-Up Tutorial	Needle Book
Wellness Bag	Checkbook cover
CD Holder /card book	Abraham Owl
CD “Pocket”	Gift Pocket
Notionette – A Carryall for Serger Notions	Indoor/Outdoor Exercise Mat
Cup Cozy and Can Cozy	Eyeglass Case Set
Suitcase Tag	Seminole Pieced Eyeglass Case
Purse Tissue Cover	Caterpiller Eyeglass case
Coupon/Money Holder	road-trip neck pillow
The Perfect Mat	Checkbook Cover
Coffee Cozy	Sewing Supplies Case/Pouch
Big Apple Pin Cushion	Wine Tote
Needle Book	Fabric Shopping Bag
Urban Hammock	kizilod's pattern envelope
Tory Organizer	Wedding Pillows
Pretty Pincushions	Thumb Pin Cushions
Square Deal Pin Cushion	Covered Tape Measure Tutorial
Thread Catcher Tutorial	Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial
Business Card Holder Tutorial	Pyramid Door Stop
Make Fabric Labels	Wrist Pincushion and Give-away
DIY Therapy sacks	Log Cabin Block Pincushion Tutorial
Baby Food Jar Pin Cushion	Pin Cushion
Pin Cushion	Pin Cushion
Seatbelt Sleeves	Wrist Pin Cushion
House Shaped Pouch	patchwork apple
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- His & Hers

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Hers
Tops	Dresses/Skirts
Emily Blouse
Tie Top Tank	Jonny Dress
Esther Knit Cardigan	Danielle Dress
Franzi Vest	Anda Dress
Francesca Plus Size Shirt	Lara Dress
JJ Blouse	Celeste Dress
Idit Deep V Shirt	Eight Dollar Dress
Desira- top	Zoe Mini Dress
Natalie- Women's Shirt	Ellinor Dress
Deep V Hoodie	Dress
Tara Shirt	AMC Dress
Susan Shirt	Shakira Plus size Dress
Jocelyn Ladies Top	Almost Pollini Dress - sz 36
Maddie Top	Pencil Skirt w/ Pleats
Lydia- basic long sleeve knit shirt	Retro Wrap
Ladies Pin Tuck Shirt	Skirt- Sidonie Variation 2
Sadie- Tank Top	Puffball Skirt
Lydia Hoodie Variation	Peasant Skirt
Leg-of-Mutton Knit Top sz 36	Circle Skirt
Retro Top	Wrap Skirt
Assymetrical Tunic	Three Tiered Skirt
Triangle Halter Top	Flutter Skirt Dress
Chic Bohemian Style Top	Sassy Mini
Shining Star Vest (Hot Patterns)	Simple Sweatshirt Skirts!
	Linda- Full Skirt
Pants/Shorts	Broomstick Skirt
Janina Wide Leg pants/Shorts	Shari- Dress
Ellen Pants	Celestina Dress
Ruby Shorts	Skirt- Sidonie
Margo- Plus size Jeans	Pencil Skirt
Tonia Shorts	Azalea Dress
Knit Culottes/Gaucho/pantskirt	Francesca Plus Size Dress
Anita Skinny Jeans	Marie Skirt
Wide Leg Trouser	Jean Skirt
Classic Jeans	Malissa Dress
Easy Fit Yoga Pants	Mila- Dress
Thai Pants	A-line Skirt w/ Pleats
	Baby Doll Summer Dress
	Garbo-6 panel skirt
Nighties/Underwear/Bathing Suits/etc	Skirt
	Heidi Prom Dress Variation
Jane Nightie	Minna Dress
Bambi Nightie	RUCHED EMPIRE DRESS
Bikini	DIRNDL SKIRT
Cheeky Panties	HANDKERCHIEF SKIRT
Jessica Bikini	Halter Gown
Bow Tie Bikini	20 Minute Skirt
women's panties
bra	Coats/Jackets/etc
Panties
	Hikaru Jacket
	Talea Winter Coat
Misc	Sarah Cape
	Steffi Blazer
Foo Fangle's Headband	Eva- Medium Length Jacket
Heather Bailey's Hooray for Headbands	Alison- Bathing Suit
Running with Needle's Headband	Kimono Style Jacket
Free Patterns	Jorinde Blazer
Soleful Slippers	Alden Raincoat
Shower Cap	Circular Cape
grosgrain watch	Talea- Variation 2- Double Breasted Coat
Amy Butler Eye Pillow	Hooded Wrap Coat
Dorothy balerina slippers	Double-Breasted Waistcoat
Make Up Brush Carrier	Cozy Shawl
Scrappy Summer Belt Tutorial
Wrist Pincushion Tutorial
Fox Neck Boa	Aprons
Fox Hat
Wedding Veil	A Feathered Nest's Quick & Easy Apron
	Home Companion's Sweet Treat Apron
His	Just Tute's Double Tie Wrap Pants
	Spool Sewing's Chef's Apron
Ottobre Necktie	The Mikkelsens' Simple tea towel apron
Man's Tie	Craft Apron Tutorial
Great Outdoors Fishing Vest	Lined Apron
Sturdy Tool Wrap	Apron Tutorial
Dolphin Toiletry Bag	apron instructions and pattern
Boxers	Half Apron
Bow Tie	Sweet Cupcake Apron
Cardigan	54 aprons
Men's Tie	50 more aprons
Amin men's zip up jacket	Layla Apron
The Stinchcomb Men's elegant Jacket	Apron
Waistcoat/Vest
Men's Swim Trunks
Pete- Basic Men's Tshirt	More
Osman Tie
Jakob- Men's shirt	remote control pillow pattern
Jammin Jammers	Checkbook cover
VESTS MAKE THE MAN	Scoodie
Classic Thistle Bow Tie	Rain Poncho from shower curtain
Boxer Shorts	Elana Hat & Mittens
Mans Tie	Indoor/Outdoor Exercise Mat
	Shoe Insulation
	Polar Fleece Scarf
	Chefs Hat
	Summer Slippers
	Serger Robe
	Historical Costumes
	Easy Beenie
	Sailor in Burmuda (drop front pants)
	Yoshimi Hand Warmer
	Covert Scarf
	Tunturi Hat
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Home & Office

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Kitchen	Office
Simple Coasters	Simple book or journal
Chickpea's Reversible Placemat	Fabric Stitched Notecards
Oven Mitt Pattern	Padded Pin Board
Coffee Cup Sleeve	Amy Butler's Sweet Greetings Portfolio
Oil Cloth Lunch Sacks	Corkboard/Wall Pocket Tutorial
Carefree Coasters	Patchwork Notebook Cover
Placemat Tutorial	Make Your Own Sketchbook
Oven mitt	Pencil Bag
Napkin Set	Easy Album Cover Wall Organizer
Pinwheel Coasters	Memo Board
Oven Mitt & Fingertip Mitt	Vinyl Pencil Case
Picnic Placemat	Passport Sleeve
Fabric Napkin	Gift Pocket
Wipe-Clean Coaster Tutorial	Business Card Holder
simple pot holder	Amy Butler Business Card Holder
Falling Leaves Table Runner	Fabric Bulletin Board
Dollhouse Pot Holders	Homegirl Laptop Sleeve
Criss Cross Coasters	Laptop bag from a pillow case
Asian Fan Placemat	Hanging Mail Sorter
Oven Mitten	Business Card Holder Tutorial
Bag Boy Video	file/organiser
Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial	Quick Notebook Cover
Wine Tote	Notebook purse/briefcase
Personalized Placemats	Mini Notebooks
Chefs Hat	laptop bag
Medieval Table Runner	House Shaped Pouch
Special Occasion Placemats
Whispers of Autumn Table Runner	Window Treatments
Snack Bags
Reusable Sandwich Wrappers	Austrian Blinds
Lunch Bag	Cascade Blinds
	London Blinds
Bedroom	Roller Blinds
	Roman Blinds
Bed Valance	Swags
Pillowcases	Simple Valance
Canopy Bed Drape	Attached Valance
Coronet Bed Drape	Cafe Curtains
Duvet Covers	Hourglass Curtains
Fitted Bedspread	Hourglass Curtains
Fitted Sheets	Lined Curtains
Pillow Cases	No Sew Curtains
Throwover Bedspread	Tabtop Curtains
Valance Sheet	Button-Up Window Treatment
Bedside Caddy	Unlined Curtains
Duvet Cover	Balloon Valance
Sheer Bed Canopy	No Sew Pelmet
Hourglass Pillow Pattern: Amy Butler	Scarf Valance
Ribbon Wreath Tutorial	Simple Pelmet
Pocket Tissue Holder
Draft Stopper
Bed Pocket	Other
Bathroom	custom fabric Easter baskets
	hanging book display
shark hooded towel	Wall Organizer
Shower Cap	Clothes Pin Bag
laundry sack	child's Poang chair
Shower Curtain	Sewing Room Accessories
Towel Wrap	Decorative Serger Tablecloth & Topper
Washcloth Puppets	Harvest Chairbacks
Easy Hooded Bath Towel	Sunny Terrycloth Rug
Hooded Towel	Tri-Fold Screen Curtain
	Sensational Switchplates
Other	Elegant Sofa Throw
	Faux Silk Rose
Children's Room Tidy	Fleece Shag Rug
Scalloped Tablecloth	Bean Bag Chair
Tiffany Lampshade	Denim Organizer
Beanbag Chair	Cushion Couch
Box Cushion	Stars ‘n Stripes Locker Pocket
Simple Cushion	Garden Toolbelt Roll-Up Tutorial
Zipped Cushion	Closet Organizer Video
Piped Cushion	Making Slipcovers
Cozy Blanket Wrap	Pillow Slipcover
door organizer	Pleated Pocket Front Door Organizer
CD Holder /card book	Fleece Lap Quilt
CD “Pocket”	Dog (or Snake) Draft Excluder
Super Easy Removable Pillow Cover Tutorial	Urban Hammock
Simple Toss Pillow	Tory Organizer
Patchwork Pillow	Fabric Basket
Button Up Triangle Pillows	Ruched Lampshade
Spring Cleaning Dust Mitt	Square Tufted Floor Pillows
Easy Hooded Bath Towel	Fabric Pumpkins
Collapsible Basket	Fabulous Ironing Board Cover
Pyramid Door Stop	Ironing Board Cover #1
	Ironing Board Cover #2
	Super Easy Ironing Board Cover
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Special Needs

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Cart Hugger & Chair Hugger Tutorial	burial gown and bonnet
How to Sew a Big Kid Onesie / Bodyshirt (from a standard shirt pattern)	boy’s interment outfit
The Totally Tubular T-shirt Dress Tutorial (gtube)	Fetal Demise Pouch
Eye Patch	Keepsake Hankie
Sailor in Burmuda (drop front pants)	Angel's Pocket
Adult Bibs	preemie burial gown
Lap Robe
Snuggles Blanket
	nb/preemie booties
walker caddy	Preemie Sleeper
Walker Caddie	positioning snake
Wheelchair Totes	preemie kimono for ICU
annie's walker tote	preemie shirt
laura's walker bag	day gown
wheel chair tote	preemie hat
wheel chair/walker caddy	preemie fleece hat
wheelchair bag	preemie cuddler 2
ID Tags	chemo hat
DIY Therapy sacks	reversible chemo hat
neck coolers	snood
	Chemotherapy Turbans
	Chemo Hat
after surgery neck pillow	chemo cap
iCare - Intensive Care for the Spirit	Reversible Chemo Hat
Hospital Bed Saddlebag	chemo bandanna
iv pouch
catheter bag cover
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Christmas

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Gold Trimmed Stocking	Tree Skirt
St. Nick’s Stocking Pattern	Nordic House Ornaments
Fleece Tree Pillows	Felt Garland
Ribbon Wreath Tutorial	felt stocking advent calendar
Thrifted Christmas Trees	Little birdie advent calendar
Handkerchief stocking	Superhero Stocking
Advent Calender with Pockets	Heirloom Stocking
Holiday Fleece Throvw	Shivers Snowman
Holiday Stocking	Silk Tree Decorations Trio
Stained Glass Stocking	Victorian Angel Christmas Card Holder
Festive Felt Placemats	Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Christmas Lily Mantel Scarf	Christmas Tree Skirt
Heirloom Fantasy Tree Skirt and Ornaments	Adent Calendar / Christmas Card Holder
Festive Scrappy Wreath and Garland	Christmas Stocking Pattern
Christmas Tree Ornaments	Christmas Star Wall Hanging
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Toys, Games, & Accessories

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Baby Toys	Toys & Etc
Wrist Rattle	Felt Crayon Roll
Cloth Blocks	Crayon Holder
Quick Ribbon Ring Teether Toy	Children’s Crayon and Drawing Pad Holder
Soft Blocks Sewing Tutorial	Fabric Doll House
1-2-3 Soft Blocks	Notebook Pencil Holder
Toddler Touchy Worm	Art Case
Washcloth Puppets	Updated Crayon Roll Tutorial
Patchwork Ball	Cut Out & Keep's Kimono Pencil Roll
soft cube	Fold-up Crayon Pouch
Baby blocks	Easy Tooth Fairy Pillow
Butterfly Doll	Bean Bag Chair
Patchwork Cube	Lazy Crayon Roll
Baby Rings	Picnic Placemat
Grab Ball	child's Poang chair
Simple Patchwork Ball	Go Fish
Eddie Earthworm	Memory Game
Martha Stewart's Fabric Baby Book	CD Holder /card book
	CD “Poket”
	Counting Bean Bag
Barbie Clothes & Accessories	Beanbag Chair
	Children's Room Tidy
Barbie Outfit	Fabric Beach Ball
Barbie Clothes	Fairy Wings
	Bean Bag
	Angel Pocket
	Lion Puppet
18 inch Doll (American Girl) Clothing	Sidewalk Fun Games
	Tic-Tac-Toe Game Toss
Bella Online	Wall Organizer
Dropped Waist Dress	Bean Bag Chair
Dress Patterns	Cushion Couch
Dress for (new body) Barbie	Stars ‘n Stripes Locker Pocket
	Super Hero Cape
	Super Hero Cape
	I Spy Bag
	Felt Doll
	Kidlet - Wall Pocket Tidy Tote
	Child's Tent
	custom fabric Easter baskets
	cupcake felt pouch
	Five Stones Game
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Dolls, Softies, & Food

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Softies & Dolls	Waldorf Dolls
spring chicken pattern	Waldorf Doll Making
Elephant on Craftster	Waldorf Instructions
One Red Robin's Ruby Doll	Waldorf Doll Instructions
Bella Dia's Simple Monster
Wee Wonderfuls Bunny
Doll	Cloth Food
Folk Art Mohair Teddy Bear
Cozy Kitten	Skip to My Lou's Donut
rag doll	Lily Bean's Market's Felt fortune Cookie
Martha Stewart's Lamb, Pig and Chicken	Kwoozy Carrot
The Long Thread's Rocketman	Food Softies
Molly Monkey	Fabric Cupcake
Wee Wonderfuls Kitty	Felt Strawberry
Dolly Hugs	Felt Food
Bear Hugs	Fabric Pumpkins
Hanging Fairy	felt peas
Martha Stewart's Black Apple Doll	patchwork apple
Doll Pattern & Instructions
Stripe-y Patchwork Cat Tutorial
Itty Bitty Oddity
Tree	Doll Clothing
Robot
Toddler Touchy Worm	Hooded Doll Blanket
Spring Dress for 18” Dolls
Dancing Diva’s
Pumpkin Teddy
Handprint Turkey Softie
Chibi Kitty and Rabbit
Hanukkah Dreidel Plushie
Gigi Giraffe
Joolee Doll
Felt Pups
Felty Friends
Fabric Remnant Mouse
Handmade Fabric Hens
Sock Skeleton
Stuffed Dachshund
Felt Doll
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Kids Clothing & Accessories

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Pettiskirt- Martha	dishtowel apron tutorial
cloak	Easy Peasy Elf Hat
Soleful Slippers	Dishtowel Apron
Toddler Sundress Pattern	Scoodie
Even Simpler Baby Yoga Pants Pattern	Simple Baby Pants Pattern
Baby Sundress Pattern	Baby Sun Hat Pattern
Smocket	Kids’ Art Smock
Lazy Days Skirt	Child's Smock
Hair Scrunchies	Easy Toddler Belt Tutorial
Childs Sleevless Top	Child's Coat
Button Shirt to Toddler Dress	Doo-Rag Pattern
Matching Pants (for above dress)	Elastic Waist Pants
Peasant Blouse	Ruffled Skirts
Pillowcase Dress	Twirly Skirts
Pillowcase Dress	Eddie Cap
Shirred Dress/Top	Sundress
Super Hero Cape	Kimono
Tutu-torial	Sunny Day Dress and Top
Tiered Skirt	Pettiskirts
Hair Clips	Simple Ruffled Skirt
Halter Top/Dress	Kids Pants
VIVIENNE toddler jumper, size 2T	Wrap Dress
Sophia Girls outfit	Easy Beenie
Clara Bella Bolero Jacket	Child's Apron
Art Smock from men's shirt	t-shirt dress
Tunturi Hat	it’s a cinch! pillowcase backpack
Arm Warmers	Seatbelt Sleeves
apron dress 4-6	toddler shoes
ruffle skirt	little girls underwear
tot briefs	frog slippers
boys boxers	The Shirt Dress
clasic boxers	girl's ruffle sleeve top sz 4T/5T
shark hooded towel	toddler t-shirt into a cute dress
Easy Hooded Bath Towel	Market Skirt sz 2T/3T
Hooded Towel	Beach Party Top & Dress (24m)
Gathered Dress from Tshirt	Gymboree-Style Top (24m)
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- For Baby & Mama

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Blankets, Quilts, Pillows, Towels, etc	Bibs & Burb Cloths
Crib Sheets	PooPocket Bib
Tiramisu Blanket	Shaped Burp Cloth
Chenille Baby Blanket	Fabulous Fifties Bib
Mini-Quilt	Bunny Bib
Quilted Pocket Pillow	Washcloth Bib
Quick & Easy Receiving Blanket	Child Bib w/ Sleeves
Toddler bed sheets	Bib
Fitted Crib Sheet Baby Bedding Pattern	Burp Cloths
Handmade Baby Quilt Patterns	Baby Bib
Strip Baby Quilt Tutorial	Cloth Diaper Burp Cloths
Fleece Baby Blanket Patterns	Bib
Hooded Frog Towel Pattern	Easy Peasy Burp Cloth
Easy Peasy Swaddle Sheet	Homemade By Jill Bib
Cradle Bumper	New Conceptions Bib
Crib Dust Ruffle	Chenille Bib
Baby Bumper Pads	Homemade By Jill Burp Cloth
Receiving Blanket	Another Burp Cloth
Receiving Blanket/Swaddler	Burp Cloth from Diapers
Baby crib bumpers	New Conceptions Burp Cloth
Stroller Quilt	Bib
Receiving Blanket	Reversible Quilted Baby Bib
Crib Set Ideas and Dimensions	Bib
Taggie Blanket
Baby Hooded Towel	Diaper Bags, Changing Mats, Wipes Holder, etc
Floating World View's Stroller Liner	Open Pocket Pouch
Easy Hooded Bath Towel	A different diaper bag
baby clothes quilt	Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Crib Bumper	Breastfeeder's diaper bag/purse
Dust Ruffle	LITE
swaddling blankets	Fabric diaper case
Twin Duvet Cover	Diaper Bag Sewing Pattern
Dresser Cloth/Crib Quilt	Diaper & Wipes Case Pattern
Scalloped Rag Quilt	Placemat Diaper Bag Instructions
	Diaper Bag with Elastic Pocket
Diapers, Training Pants, Wipes, Wet Bags, etc	Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Wet Bag Pattern	Diaper & Wipes Case
Cloth Diaper Wipes Instructions	Celtic Cloths Changing Pad Cover Pattern
Chloe Toes Side Snapping Diaper Cover	Changing Pad
Cloth Diapers
Cloth Diapers	Toys
Sew Your Own Diapers	Martha Stewart's Fabric Baby Book
Fitted Diaper	Counting Bean Bag
Ottobre Cloth Diaper Pattern	Gigi Giraffe
Faux Fuzzi Bunz Diaper Pattern	Wrist Rattle
T-Shape Diaper	Cloth Blocks
How to Draft a Cloth Diaper Pattern	Quick Ribbon Ring Teether Toy
The Nappy Network	Soft Blocks Sewing Tutorial
printable pattern for diaper	1-2-3 Soft Blocks
KCK Swim Diaper Pattern	Toddler Touchy Worm
Cloth Diapers	Washcloth Puppets
Homemade fleece pocket	Patchwork Ball
PooPockets	soft cube
Celtic Cloths AIO	Baby blocks
Celtic Cloths Wet Bag	Butterfly Doll
Cloth Diapers	Patchwork Cube
Making it Little by Little	Baby Rings
Very Baby Tutorials	Grab Ball
Ditto Daddy™ Trainer Pattern 1	Simple Patchwork Ball
Ditto Daddy™ Trainer Pattern 2	Eddie Earthworm
DIY Stylish Baby Wipes Container
No Elastic Fleece Pull-Up Cover
Little Comet Tails Wrap	Clothing
Katrina's Sew Quick Soaker	Easy Beenie
Classic Rita's Rump Diaper	Clara Bella Bolero Jacket
Boise Cloth Diapers Wool Wrap	Kimono pajamas
Darling Diapers Newborn Fitted	Newborn Sun Hat
Mama Bird Diaper Pattern	Baby Kimono
Preemie Pattern & Training Pants Pattern	Applique Onesies
One Size Fits Most	Baby Bonnet
Baby Bum Sweaters	Becca's Sleep Sack
Confessions of a Diaper Fanatic - prefold	Lap Shoulder Baby Gown
Pull-on Fleece Cover	Kimono
Home of the Free RRP Diaper pattern!	Baby Pants
	Infant Cap
Baby Carriers	Baby sleeping bag
	Sun Bonnet
Rings Slings	Newborn hat from tshirt
Lined Baby Sling	Baby Leg Warmers
One-layer ring sling	Newborn Gown from Tshirt
Reversible sling 1	Baby Dress Tunic
Reversible sling 2	Newborn Sleeper
Reversible sling 3	Bonnet
Reversible sling with rails	Fleece Mittens
No-Sew sling	Vintage Baby Day Gown
other shoulder styles	Itty Bitty Baby Dress
padded sling	Baby Yoga Pants
Sling-A-Ma-Bob	French Sewing Patterns
UpMama! adjustable pouch sling	Japanese Sewing Patterns
Didymos	Sweet Pea Jacket
Ring Sling
Pleated Ring Sling
Padded Baby Sling	Shoes
MayaWrap	toddler shoes
	baby slippers
Pouches	Kimono Shoes
Tube Sling	Bitty Booties
Celtic Cloths Pouch Sling	Felt Baby Shoes
Stacie's pouch sling	Stardust Cloth Shoes
MamaToto	Fleece Chinese Slippers
Karma Baby	Soft Baby Shoes
	Soft Leather Shoes
Asian Style Carriers	New Conceptions Booties
Mei Tai Carrier with Interchangeable Panels	Tacky Baby Shoes
Beth Mei Tai	3 seam baby footies 0-6 mos
Korean Podaegi	cloth baby shoes 0-6 m
Melanie's Podeagi Baby Carrier	mary jane shoes
Basic Mei Tai	wool felt booties
Sarah's "Frankenkozy"
Beth's "Man Tai"
Kimber's "Ball Baby Overall" mei tai	Misc.
Susan's modified Mei Tai	High contrast mobile
Legs-Out Small Body MT	Quilted Playmat
Mae's interchangeable panel Mei Tai	Washcloth Puppets
Chelsea and Shira's soft-structured carrier	Boppy Slipcover
Brooke's hood/headrest mei tai	Nursing Pillow
Scandi Mei Tai	Nursery Wall Decor
	Bird Mobile
	Restaurant High Chair Cover
	Grocery Cart Seat Cover
	Chair sling
	Make Baby Headbands
	Car Seat Strap Covers
	Michael Miller's Organizer
	Car Organizer
For Mama
Pocket Cloth Pads	Overlap Nursing Top
Pocket Cloth Pads	Hidden Nursing Top
Pocket Cloth Pads	Maternity Belly Band Tutorial
Pocket Cloth Pads	Maternity Shirts
Mommy Pads	Maternity Skirt
Panty Liner	DIY Maternity Jeans
Faux Luna Pad	KCK Nursing Pad Pattern
Cloth menstrual pads	Nursing Pad
Circle Pad	Maternity Skirt
Homemade Sanitary Pad	Convert jeans to maternity
Diana's layered core tutorial	Nursing Apron Top Tutorial
DIY Cloth Pads	Hooter hider
Pocket Pads	Hooter hider/bosom buddy/nursing cover
Pocket Cloth Pads	Nursing Bra
Pocket Many Moons Cloth Pads	Nursing Twist Top
KCK Mama Pad Pattern	Nursing Cover
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Tons of Tutes- Purses, Bags, Wallets

All links are to various tutorials around the net. They are not mine unless marked as such. By clicking on a link, you will be navigating away from THIS site. You may want to right click and open in a new tab so that you don't get lost! (how do you think I found so many links? LOL If you would like to link to my Tons of Tutes list, here is the master list: Tons of Tutes
Wallets, Change Purses, Pouches, etc
Wallet Tutorial	Pen Case
Quilted Wallet	Zippered Lined Pouch
Fabric Bifold Wallet	Little Shopping Bag
Flat Wallet w/ lots of pockets	Cosmetic bag
Easy Wallet	Fold Away Tote
Super Cool Wallet	Purse Organizer
Wallet/Purse with Coin Compartment	Travel Cosmetic & Shoe Bags
Wallet	Purse Organizer
Tea Wallet Tutorial	Pouch for Nano Ipod
Grab It and Go Wallet	Triangular Cosmetic Bag
Change Purse & Credit Card Holder	Open Pocket Pouch
Change Purse	Pouch
Zippered Coin Purse	Easy Change Purse
Zippered Coin Purse	Perfect Box Pouch Tutorial
zippered coin purse	Pinch Pouch
Hip Holster	Little Boxy Pouch
HipSlinger	Lined Boxy Zippered Pouch
	Lined Front Zippered Pouch
Kids Bags
Dotted Dream Purse (Ottobre)	Kiddie Messenger Bag
Kids Easy Beach Bag	Trick or Treat Bag
Child's Purse	Kidlet - Wall Pocket Tidy Tote
My First Purse	Petite Pack
Piggy Bank Purse	cupcake felt pouch
Misc
Grocery Bag	Yoga Mat Bag
Grocery Tote	Amy Butler Yoga Bag
Grocery Tote 2	Storage Bag/Water Bottle Holder
Simple Cloth Grocery Bag	MooPocket
Singlet Style Shopping bag	Water Bottle Carrier
Eco-Friendly Shopping Tote	My own guitar bag!
Little Shopping Bags Tutorial	Library Tote
Fabric Shopping Bag 2	Messenger Bag
Fabric Shopping Bag	Felt Computer Laptop Bag
Plastic Coated Tote	Laptop Carrier
Shopping Tote	Laptop Sleeve
Eco-Friendly Shopping Tote	Laptop bag from a pillow case
Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial	Homegirl Laptop Sleeve
Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial	laptop bag
Beach Bag	Super Simple Camera Case
Tote-able Towel	Camera Bag
	Cozy Camera Case
Bags & Purses
Bag It Up Bag	Lindie Bag
Clutch	Pleated Tote
Bag w/ Bamboo Handles	Mini Duffel Bag
Bathina Bag	Big Shoulder Bag
Carolina Bag	Easy Tote Bag
SOHO SLOUCH TOTE	Shoulder Bag
Lapin	Hobo Bag
Ruffled Tote Bag	FORTUNE COOKIE PURSE
it’s a cinch! Bag	Sleeper Bag
The Pearl Rucksake	Wrist Bag
Backpack Bag Tutorial	Mini Duffels
Keisha Bag	Hip Pockets Purse
Mini Tote	Reversible Shoulder bag
String Backpack	Box Bag
Jordy Bag	Cherry Blossom Bag
A-line Jordy Bag	Noriko Handbag
Recycled Sweater Bag	Spring Bag
Bag from Old Jeans	Signature Style Tote
Duffle Totes	Basic Purse
Fat Quarter Purse	Bag Tutorials by U-Handblog
Back Sack	Pillowcase Purse
Sequin Bag	Big Slouchy Hobo Bag
Easy Drawstring Backpack	Little Pearl of the Orient #5
San Juan Market Tote	Chinese Food Take Out Purse
Lotus Bag	Classy Pleated Clutch
The Mama Backpack	Süße Sac
Clutch Purse with Antique pin closure	A Different Bag/Purse
Putting a Zipper Pocket in a bag	Margaret Sling Bag
Gingham Purse	Estelle Handbag
Pleated Tote	Diana Bag
Classic Tote	Jocole Square Bottom Bag
Wandering Sack	The Weekender
Style Tote	Cutout Handle Tote
Threads-Pleated Pouch Bag	1 Hour bag
Onbag	Tiny Happy Bag
Jenny Bag	Boxy Red Bag
Threads- Drawstring Bag	Charlie
Threads- Clutch Bag	Reversible Bag
Bandana Purse	Basket Bag
Croissant Bag	Patchwork Purse
Mini Bowling Bag	Pyramid Purse
A-Line Purse	Bagsket
Clutch	Purse With a Secret
Pillowcase Bag	Reversible Patchwork Bag
Happythings Drawstring Bag	3-Dimensional Flower Purse
Bra Purse	envelope purses
Angel Bag	Designer Tote
Fun Frilly Bag	Oriental Style Fan Purse
Clutch Purse	Dilly Bag Tutorial
Round Pouch Style Drawstring Bag	Sumatra Bag (Hot Patterns)
Sock it to Me! Handbag	80s style duffel bag
Sew Bunny Bun's Passport Sleeve Cover	Arm/Wristband Purse
Weekend Bag	Floral Dimensions Totes
Basic Tote Bag	buttercup bag
Not a Funeral Bag
Am I missing a link to a great tute? Would you like to have your tutorial listed here? Leave me a comment!

Ton of Tutorials

I have an insane amount of bookmarked sites of free tutorials and patterns. I will be listing them all here on my blog. It'll help me be more organized and also hopefully help some of you out there looking for a free project.

My Tutes!

Purses, Bags, Wallets, Holders

For Baby & Mama

Kids Clothing & Accessories

Toys, Games, Etc.

Dolls & Softies

Christmas

Home, Office, & School

Special Needs

His & Hers

Odds & Ends

Quilts

General Sewing Tips & Tutes

Craft & Sewing Links

Sewing Blogs

Katie's new flower pants

So I cut this fabric out to be the Jalie overalls and I looked at it and said, that's just too much floral for all over

Turns out that they were SUPER EASY to just cut down into jeans. I just left the front the same and didn't add the belt and bib pieces, and for the back, I just cut off the extra fabric that makes the overalls go up the back.

I will still make the overalls at some point, but I will stick to blue jean I think.

Anyhoo- I did add a higher rise as she wears diapers. I really like the fit! I did the elastic different than I ever have in the past. I serged the elastic on to the top of the waist band, folded down and top stitched (2 lines as I missed in spots with the first line, plus it looks better with the 2 lines)

I need to remember next time to flare the bottoms a bit, as I don't care for the tapered look.

As for the pockets. Front pockets are sewn shut on the outside and also on the inside I just serged off all of the pocking fabric. She doesn't need pockets but I like the look of them on pants. Whenever I make actual pockets, they gape open and just look messy, and make the pants baggy but sewn shut they work great.

Back pockets were just getting lost in the print, so I trimmed them with bias tape. I like how that came out.

The shirt is from Walmart! I would rather pair it with a turq shirt, but I didn't have one.

BTW- they are just laying crooked in the pic, they aren't wonky.

New shirt for J

I've had this shirt finished except for the neck for a while now. I was hoping to find some blue ribbing for the neck to match the shirt, but I couldn't, so I just used white. I prefer to match, not contrast, but it'll be ok. J doesn't care LOL!!!

K & I have been sick

HI everyone,
If you are waiting on an order from me, there may be a slight delay. My little one and I were sick this past weekend. I'm trying to play catch up.