Sewing again
Sep 6, 2010 I finally broke out my machine this weekend and got some much-needed sewing done. The problem is I don’t have a dedicated sewing space, so I have to set my stuff up in the computer room, where the kids run through, and the husband has his desk, and I have my desk, and the dogs are underfoot, and the ironing board blocks the door and…. what? No, I’m not bitter.
Anywho, I started off with some dipes for Thea, modified from the PooPockets pattern to be a pocket diaper (empty shell that you stuff with an insert). The pattern is perfect since I prefer to pin my dipes, it has elastic gussets, and the infant prefold diapers we have fit *perfectly* as the insert. Also? They take maybe 10 minutes to sew. I’m a genius.
Also, I made Thea a couple of new diaper covers (I love my snap press, so so so much) and then I made a couple of bibs out of some ratty dishtowels. Thinking about putting together a tutorial for this — I can’t tell you how simple they are to put together, and they still fit Charlie and Phoebe for art projects and such. Again, with all the geniusing, I know.
I also made 42+ wipes. I found this pretty cool flannel for $1/yard, and bought over 8 yards. So I have plenty to spare, and tons to use for wipes. Which always seem to go missing. They’re probably off cavorting with the socks and having flannel sock babies somewhere.
In the spirit of Thea sewing, I realized the child has absolutely no clothing. Ok, like maybe 2 tank tops, and that’s it. Seriously. So I wanted to at *least* sew up some pants, but I don’t have any pants patterns for her size. Also, I didn’t just want any pants pattern, I wanted one with a bum gusset. Because that makes me happy.
I tried modifying one of the patterns I already had, and that did not turn out very well. I couldn’t figure out how to redraw the front crotch line and make the seams line up. Are you bored yet? Me too. So a quick Google search turned up the Big Butt Baby Pants pattern. Heaven! I usually don’t have such luck finding exactly what I want, and it was a download pattern, so points for instant gratification. I sewed up 3 pair that night. Easy, quick, and oh-so-cute. Guess what Thea’s going to be wearing all winter?
On the Made by Rae blog she linked to this Patterns by Figgy’s Tee for Two pattern. Intriguing. I hate knits with a fiery red-hot passion, but I’m going to give it a try. I have some bamboo knit just sitting on my sewing shelf mocking me, so perhaps I can bust its ass into a tee for Thea. We’ll see. If that’s the case, then the child will be naked no longer. SUPER GENIUS.
Reader Comments (2)
At first your post sounds like you simply busted out the machine to sew up a quick pair of something or other and then I continue to read: 42 wipes, diaper covers, diapers & two pairs of pants! geez lady!
I'm looking forward to seeing tee shirt pictures! www.flickr.com/groups/patternsbyfiggys
When I break out my machines I really have to bust out as much stuff as I can -- probably has to do with having to share my sewing space. :) At least it encourages me to hurry up and get stuff done!
Can't wait for the pattern to get here -- I'm so excited to try it out. Will definitely post pics!