Since Byron gave me a sewing machine for my birthday last October, I've been trying to teach myself to do some little projects. I decided to make a few things for little Hazel and I was pretty pleased with the results:
I added a little jean patch to the bib and embroidered an "H" for Hazel (or Halsey I guess). I also added a decorative ribbon. The back of the bib is terry cloth (from a dish towel I bought at Ikea) and it has a velcro closure.
I've made these little shoes before (three pair for Lila-two pairs never fit her-and a pair for a friend's baby shower), but I think these are definitely the cutest ones yet. I added a lot more detail with the ribbon on the front and back and used two materials instead of one. The jean is actually from an old pair of pants I don't use anymore. I was pretty proud of my recycling skills. Green baby shoes! 
Underneath the shoes is a super simple burp rag I made by sewing ribbon and quilt binding onto a cloth diaper.
Here's a close-up of the onesie. I drew these little birdie pieces and made my own applique. The eye is a little black button.
I found instructions online for making this cute bow clip out of ribbon. It turned out so well that I made a light pink one for Lila to wear on Easter.
I tried the outfit on this cute little model. She wasn't the most cooperative subject, so this crazy eye shot is the best one I got.
My next project was a present for my sister. I forgot to take a picture before I gave it to her, but I designed a cute bow applique and put it on a white shirt. I'm also working on a matching purse right now and I'll remember to take pictures before I send it to her. If you have any other ideas for simple sewing projects, let me know...I'd love to try something new!
8 comments :
Ashley all your projects are really cute. Lila is adorable!!!
Oh my word those project are simple ADORABLE!! You are one talented lady, both in creativity and sewing! I want to learn your skills!! We should have a sewing/craft night at your house and I'll bring my sewing machine (That I've never even took outta the box yet)We could make bows and cute shirts for our lil ladies. Really, Really cute stuff.
That is so cute! I LOVE the onesie. One of my favorite baby shower gifts was from a co-worker who made a couple onesies and little shoes for Hallie. I was sad when she grew out of them.
Wow! You are so good at making things. Very cute and useful too. I wish I could sew! I might be able to make the hair ribbon, but that's about it (and I would have to have detailed instructions too.) :)
I am a little irratated at how crafty you are. And how good you are at it! and that you have time to do it. and you make it look so easy.
wow. that's some good looking stuff. you are a really good seamstress. how cute would all that look in some blue boy colors! hint. btw, i actually prefer the "crazy eyes" pics. shows lila's cute personality.
WOW!!! I am SO impressed!!! Those are adorable! Makes me want to pull out my machine and learn to use it!
You have a great taleng!
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