anyone making clothing type items for their baby? - Page 2

[Organicavocado]

Originally Posted by willemsmamma

Okay, I'm really hoping that the majority of you mamas who have all this stuff done even though you *just* found out you're pregnant either 1) had a stash started or 2) were planning/trying to get pregnant!!!
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This was actually my first month of NOT trying after almost 2 years of going at it like rabbits. Funny how this stuff happens. I had a stash, I know we wont have much money so I want to make as much as I can. I used to make a lot to sell, too.

[My3babes]

Originally Posted by willemsmamma

My3babes, can you give some hints on making/converting maternity clothes?We really don't have the $ this time around, even for a thrift store wardrobe... and I go through all the sizes: small, med, large, and yes, extra large.

I have been sewing clothing/diapers for almost 4 years so I find patterns fairly easy to follow and make all the shirts from patterns.. Or I convert my favorite t-shirt pattenrs into maternity patterns by making the front longer.

FOr the pants.. I put them on mark where I want the 3" elastic band to start and I mark all the way around.. Cut off the jeans/skirt/pants there... and then I sew down any loose ends, like pockets, fly openings... etc.. and then cut my 3" elastic and put it in a cotton knit material I sew on for a waistband just like under the belly from the store

[All together ooky]

Hmm...I started knitting longies for DD a long time ago. (the only other thing I've made is a scarf, so it's slow going) Then she potty trained so never finished them. Maybe I'll be able to finish them by the time this one will fit into a large.

[KariM]

We're planning some infant gowns (have one cut out now) and some diapers. It's my first time attempting diapers, so I hope they work out!

I've been testing my skills sewing up diapers for my daughter's dolls.

[ralphie76]

I've been very crafty over the past few months. I've made a wet bag for the diaper bag, tons of little shirts and onesies with cool patches, etc.

[TaraD.]

Originally Posted by counterGOPI

I've really gotten into sewing after I made a sling. I made a copy of an ergo/beco/yamo.

Ohhh, where did you find a pattern for an ergo? Sounds great!

I'm working on a little girl outfit and am planning on starting on my cloth diaper stash this weekend.

[celestialdreamer]

I'm sure I'll be knitting something

Probably longies, hat, blanket... We don't really need much as we've already had 2 spring babies.

[heather_c]

Another knitter here! I am in a major nesting mode right now and want to make a ton of things, but other than a couple of shorties/soakers and maybe a sweater, I will be waiting until we find out the gender.