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Sewing: McCall’s 6752 Pattern Review
McCall’s 6752 pattern review. I’ve done a couple of reviews recently, McCall’s 6751 and McCall’s 6751 part two, and all I keep doing is learning. Pattern Review For this project I used pattern D and for the fabric I used a jersey knit. One draw back – it’s a bit sheer (you can see my white tank top through the fabric)…next time, I’d use a double knit or something a bit less sheer. Second tip – I made this dress huge! Don’t do that. I…
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Sewing: Pattern Review: McCall’s 6751 Part Two
Pattern review: McCall’s 6751 part two – about 10 days ago I did a review of this same pattern, but style B. Today, we’ll look at style D. Pattern Review Style D is so much better…or maybe it’s because of the fabric choice! On style D I used a light cotton knit. Worked well. First – be sure to look at the finished measurements to see that they will line up with your own body measurements. I like how this top turned out a bit…
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Sewing: Pattern Review: McCall’s 6751
Pattern Review Sewing pattern review of McCall’s M6751. This pattern is easy – just like it says on the outside of package. The lovely thing about this patten – 4 tops and with different fabric choices, the possibilities for options are great. First, let me discuss pattern B with you. I did make pattern D, too, yet I’ll share that one later. For each pattern I used different fabric, thus different insights. Okay – for the playful keyhole back. I used a stretch double knit…
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Tutorial: Pee Pee TeePee
Pee Pee TeePee – what?! So…it’s a little tent that goes over the baby boy when you’re changing him, that way he doesn’t pee all over you or the room. Genius, right? Well, yes, but buying them is silly, especially when you can make them out of scraps or fun Batman fabric. These tee pees are a part of a gift set along with some burp cloths and a Batman blanket made out of the same materials. So fun. What You Need bowl that measures…
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Sewing: Batman Baby Blanket
Batman baby blanket – it’s the perfect shower gift, birth gift, or just because gift. The blanket is easy to make, versatile since it can be used as a swaddling blanket or a play mat. Sew one up today! What You Need quilting cotton 32×42 soft backing 32×42 matching thread scissors machine iron Once you gather your fabric, cut it to size. The finished blanket will measure 30×40. Basically, you’re making one huge burp cloth, the only trick here – ensuring the fabric doesn’t twist…
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Sewing: Paddington Bear Baby Set
Paddington Bear baby set! Why? …because my sweet cousin is having a baby boy! Time to sew up, again. Paddington Bear Baby Set For this gift set I made 3 pieces of 3 different things: burp cloths diaper covers baby bibs Get some cute fabric! You’ll need about 1/2 a yard of each fabric. Cut out the diaper covers. I did one in each size. For the bib, I made a template by tracing a bib from a friend (but be sure to add a…
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Tutorial: Apron
This apron tutorial is easily made in 30 minutes. It’s adapted from a typepad blog, yet her instructions involve about 13 steps, my adaptations bring it down to 4. Check it out and sew it today! What You Need 1/2 yard of fabric Fat quarter matching thread scissors machine serger iron ironing board pins First – gather your fabric. I’m going to make 2 aprons. Both fat quarters are the cup cake pattern, and the pink and purple gingham will be the trim (the 1/2…
