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The newest pattern from Mamma Can Do It, the Adalynn dress, is a classic, comfortable design with opportunities for wear all year long. The Adalynn uses knit fabric which provides a great amount of comfort and softness for the wearer.<br />
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Pattern details:<br />
2t to 16 (includes kids and tween sizing in one pattern!!)<br />
On sale through Wednesday 1/31/18 for $6.50 (regular price $9.99)<br />
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Pattern Options:<br />
Short sleeve<br />
Long sleeve<br />
Sleeveless (not in pattern)<br />
Pockets<br />
Ruffle hem<br />
Binding on neck<br />
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Other notes about the pattern from print to finish:<br />
Sleeves are not cut on fold<br />
Notches on the pattern pieces that are cut on the fabric that make the cut fabric pieces line up and go together with ease. Most of the time, I use safety pins to "mark" the front pieces of a garment, but because of the notches, I didn't have to worry about it. I simply line up the right number of notches to itself, and it's perfect!!<br />
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I sewed up an Adalynn dress with long sleeves and pockets. I used ITY fabric. The sleeves are a perfect length--not too long, not too short. They don't pull up when she stretches and don't fall off her hands when she walks--literally perfect! The sleeves will get us through this cold spell and on into spring.<br />
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I love this pattern not just because of the notches and the ease of putting it together, but because of the size range most of all. Ladybug (pictured here) was always tiny for her age until around her 5th birthday. Then she shot up and out and now, 2 years later, is at the top of sizing for many of the designers I bought patterns from at that time. The Adalynn dress pattern is perfect for kiddos who are harder to fit. Because of the large size range, I am not sewing at the top of this pattern's size range. We have a way to go and that's a good feeling because she's a kiddo--not a grown person. I don't want to eventually have to alter a ladies pattern to fit her. I want to continue using patterns like Mamma Can Do It's Adalynn dress that are designed for girls AND include a wide range of sizes (toddlers to tweens).<br />
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Sewing up the dress took an hour-ish with my super-wired, always on brain working at the same time. Then it was out to take some pictures. I am just now learning a fancy-ish point and shoot camera. One day I'll get me a nicer camera and learn how to properly use it. Ladybug here picked out her own accessories and was such a good sport walking around town looking for places to pause.<br />
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One of the things I love about taking pictures of clothes that I make are the pictures that convey Ladybug's personality. She's good at looking serious because she is usually serious about getting done, but when I catch her laughing or heading off to jump in puddles of water, it makes me appreciate what she's wearing even more, because then it's not only something I made, but it's something that she's made a memory in. Below are some of our outtakes/personality pictures.<br />
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The Adalynn pattern is a great wardrobe staple with a large range of sizes available. The dresses made from the Adalyn pattern can be:<br />
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played in,<br />
slept in,<br />
worn to school or church or anywhere, and <br />
dressed up or down based on fabric and accessories.<br />
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We love our Adalynn dress and have more planned!! She loves the fit and comfort, and I love how they fit her so well! I hope you will sew up an Adalynn or two and share your Adalynn dress with the Mamma Can Do It Sewing Group on Facebook. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mammacandoit/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mammacandoit/</a><br />
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I'd like to take a few minutes to showcase our new Girl Size <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/girl-patterns/products/the-adalynn-dress-girl-2t-16">Adalynn Dress pattern</a>. All of these pictures were taken from our fantastic tester team, and they really did their part in helping to make this design the best that it can be.<br />This post is very picture heavy, but worth it! We needed another place that we could look at more of the creative shots taken of the Adalynn Dress and the little ladies who modeled it.</div>
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<br />Check out the binding on this. Look what an amazing job she did! You'll love how this tutorial helps you make the best looking binding ever.</div>
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I love the lace here. What a great way to add an extra personality touch to this dress. This is sweater fabric, as you can tell, and I just love the fit!</div>
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This dress is without ruffles. So playful and cute!</div>
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Here we have a hem of ruffles. It almost looks like her right hand is sneaking into her pocket! These little ladies love their pockets.</div>
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What a great fit on this young lady! The Adalynn dress sizes are from 2t-20. That's a huge size range for great fitting tops during their whole childhood.</div>
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Love this adorable picture of sweet Anna. She loves purple, so her mamma made her a sweater dress with matching purple leggings!</div>
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It doesn't matter if you are going to get your pictures taken, or go for a date at the park. This dress is playful and cute no matter what you are doing!</div>
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Look at how sassy she is! Love this one!</div>
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Ohhhhhh a sister bundle??<br />Looks like little sister is in the nb-24 months size Adalynn, and big sister is in the Girl size range.<br />I love how these short sleeves fit! Perrrrrrrrfect.</div>
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Playing at the part in our Adalynn. It's so fun!</div>
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Look at this classy little lady! Love that fabric too!</div>
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Another classy one. The ruffles are adorable. Check out those pockets! Looks like a keeper!</div>
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Boots with an Adalynn. Melt me.</div>
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Oh! Cowgirl boots and all. Yes. This shows exactly the style I'm going for!</div>
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Perfect fit around the chest.</div>
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This is such a playful dress pattern. I love how everyone is comfortable to show their personalities!</div>
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A dress worth spinning in.</div>
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Oh how we love pockets.</div>
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So sweet!</div>
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Classy little lady! This dress can be dressed up with a pair of pumps!</div>
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Love that purple ruffle!</div>
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You'll love how fast this dress comes together and fits perfectly every time. </div>
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I was super-stoked to be asked to offer a blog post on my hack of the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/girl-patterns/products/rosies-ruffled-leggings-size-3t-16?variant=893953081362?aff=106">Rosie's Ruffled Leggings pattern</a>!<br />
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This is my first time ever writing a sewing related post, so I hope I cover all the important parts ☺<br />
Just a quick run-down on me: I'm an Electrician, but I'm currently a SAHM with my 3 beautiful daughters (ages 4.5 years, 2 years, and 11 months). I've been blessed to be married to the most tolerant, patient man for almost 9 years! I discovered a love of sewing after inheriting my Grandmother's Janome sewing machine 11 years ago, but didn't start using it until 3 years ago (I still had it serviced every year, even though it only collected dust). I might have been slow to start, but I quickly fell down the rabbit hole of custom knit fabrics, and haven't looked back!<br />
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Last week, Mama Can Do It hosted a sew-a-long sponsored by Simply by Ti Fabrics. I adore sew-a-longs! Not only does it give me the opportunity to purchase *another* pattern on sale, but I can try new designers AND it motivates me to finish, because...who doesn't like the potential to win free fabric?!<br />
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I live in sunny (very hot) South East Queensland, Australia. And... its summer, so full length leggings just weren't going to work out that well for me. During the sew-a-long, I realised that I could definitely deviate from the plan! This is an important realisation for me, because I'm usually SUCH a stickler for the rules.<br />
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To start with, I measured my daughter and printed out the pattern. After taping, grading out the waist, and cutting, I then measured my daughter's inseam down to the point I wanted her shorts to sit. For my middle daughter, that was 5 inches. I then added in the hem allowance. <br />
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<strong><em>*This is important. Otherwise, the pants will end up shorter than intended...ask me how I know.*</em></strong><br />
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I cut the paper pattern off at the appropriate length and then cut my fabric. I cut the bum ruffles as per the chart. I followed the tutorial right the way through up until it came to attaching the leg ruffles.<br />
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<strong><em>*Do not use the measurements for the ankle ruffles for your shorts hem ruffle. It won't be long enough*</em></strong><br />
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Because I am not awesome at math, I measured the width of the seat of the leggings (12") and then measured the width of my leg openings (also 12"). In this instance it was perfectly fine for me to cut 2 x ruffles the same as the bum ruffles, but I will definitely be checking this with every pair I make. I ruffled the fabric to 13" (to allow for error) because I didn't want to end up with ruffles that were too short!<br />
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I measured up from the bottom of my finished hem, 3/4 of an inch. This is because the ruffles are 1.5" wide, and I wanted the bottom edge of my ruffle to match the bottom edge of my hem. I drew a line with an air-erasable pen (same as with the bum ruffles) to guide where to stitch my ruffles.<br />
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After attaching the leg ruffles, I sewed up the inseam and continued to follow the tutorial to finish my shorts. As a side-note, on the Mama Can Do It sew-a-long Facebook page, there are video tutorials too! The construction is slightly different in these videos, but I think its always good to learn multiple ways to achieve the same result, so that I can pick and choose which technique works best for me ☺<br />
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Here's my beautiful (scruffy) princess in her finished Rosie's Ruffled Leggings/Shorts:<br />
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And let's not forget the all important back of the shorts:<br />
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These pants were a looser fit than intended, only because up until about a month ago my beautiful girl was quite chunky and had a toddler belly. She's since shot up and slimmed down, so the shorts don't fit as they should. She has plenty of growing room now though ☺<br />
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Thank you for having me! It was a pleasure to write this post, and I hope it can help inspire you all to try a hack of your own!<br />
<br />Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889183765431179210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-22239842614610091222018-01-22T10:00:00.000-05:002018-01-22T10:00:05.541-05:00Doubtful But DeterminedThe Adalynn Dress is the 4th pattern from MCDI that I've tested for and I just LOVE this pattern so much!! It is so flippin adorable and versatile!!!<br />
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My daughter just turned 6 months yesterday and although she's tiny, she is growing like an absolute weed!!! My husband keeps telling me I need to be careful with her laundry because apparently I keep shrinking her clothes! 😬😮 Ummmmm no sweetie - she is actually growing THAT fast! Thank goodness for this pattern - I can make her a ton of adorable dresse and t-shirt dresses, with or without ruffles!! 💜💜<br />
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To be honest though - I wasn' t sure about the whole thing when I started. I ADORE MCDI patterns - how they are constructed and explained. Makes me feel like I actually know what I'm doing since they are so easy to follow. However, I had never done a neckband like this and I was nervous that I was going to screw it up. Why cant I just do a neckband like I've done before? What if I cant do it? What if I mess it up? I was used to doing things the other way and a bit resistant to change. 😬 Let's be real..... I was a lot resistant! Hahaha!<br />
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I should've just trusted that like all other MCDI patterns, I would LOVE this one too and needed to trust in the process! ❤❤<br />
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Thank you Elizabeth Singler for pushing me outside my comfort zone and giving me even more reasons to love MCDI! I know that I am a stronger, more well rounded seamstress because of it!<br />
Thank you for having me as a tester! ❤❤ I can't wait for your next incredible creation!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307327544713293218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-72091047064346452812018-01-19T10:00:00.000-05:002018-01-25T10:25:23.928-05:00Why the Adalynn Dress will be your favorite baby dress patternHere we are in the middle of January and I feel all giddy and excited as if it was the forth of July. Why? Because I have seriously made the cutest outfit for my Joy EVER. I mean, I have made some really cute things, but this dress comes out perfect each time and it's so easy to sew.<br />
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When I started to design the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/the-adalynn-dress-nb-24-months">Adalynn dress Pattern</a>, I knew that I wanted an a-line style. I love how beautiful an a-line fits on a baby, girl or adult. I set out to make the perfect fitting a-line.<br />
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Something that always concerns me, is to make sure that I have an easy to follow tutorial so that beginners can feel confident. Binding has been out of the question....until now! I decided to try a new spin on attaching binding, and it couldn't be more easy. Our testers were full with compliments on the binding instructions.<br />
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Look what one of our testers said after we were finished.....<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"I just LOVE this pattern so much!! </span><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">To be honest tho - I wasn't sure about the whole thing when I started. I ADORE MCDI patterns - how they are constructed and explained. Makes me feel like I actually know what I'm doing. I had never done a neckband like this and I was nervous that I was going to screw it up. Why cant I just do a neckband like I've done before?</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> What if I cant do it? I was used to doing things the other way and a bit resistant to change. <span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/fbf/1/16/1f62c.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">😬</span></span> </span> </span></blockquote>
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">But I should've just trusted that like all other MCDI patterns, I would LOVE this one too and needed to trust in the process! <span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f6c/1/16/2764.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">❤</span></span><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f6c/1/16/2764.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">❤</span></span><br />Thank you <a ajaxify="/groups/member_bio/bio_dialog/?group_id=163186627771840&member_id=100000323461581&ref=floc2" class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000323461581&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22gs%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A163186627771840%2C%22dti%22%3A163186627771840%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22group%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/it.is.well.with.my.soul.mamma?fref=gs&dti=163186627771840&hc_location=group" rel="dialog" role="button" style="color: #365899; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Elizabeth Singler</a> for pushing me outside my comfort zone and giving me even more reasons to love MCDI! Thank you for having me as a tester!" <span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f6c/1/16/2764.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">❤</span></span><span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f6c/1/16/2764.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">❤"</span></span></span></blockquote>
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Since I was gearing this size range to be from nb-24 months, I knew that I needed something special. What could be special about an a-line? Ruffles! Of course!<br />
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But there's something even more than ruffles.....POCKETS! Yes pockets. Who knew that little girls would love pockets so much! So many of our models could hardly stand still for photos because they were so excited to put things in these pockets. Cutest.thing.ever. Totally worth the time spent to place them.<br />
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In this baby dress pattern there are perfectly fitting sleeves as well. Long or short sleeves are always a nice option. I will go out of my way to look for a pattern with nice fitting sleeves - and this one has it all.<br />
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Look what one of our testers said:<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: "poppins" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was lucky enough to test this pattern and it's honestly an amazing pattern to use the instructions are very clear with cleverly placed notches to help you line the fabric up and includes some fantastic pockets for little ones that like to use them. It's a very quick so and would be perfect for anyone starting out with knit fabrics. Once you have made one you will want to make 10 of them I have 😀. It will easily become a wardrobe staple especial for the changing seasons as the pattern includes ...</span></blockquote>
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You'll love how easy the Adalynn Dress is to put together. You'll love the pockets, you'll love the ruffle, you'll love the binding and the sleeves. The entire thing is going to be one of your favorites.<br />
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I knew when I ran across this fabric that </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">NEEDED to be a <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/baby-jumpsuit-pattern?aff=60" target="_blank">jumpsuit</a>. I could already picture a little polar bear jumpsuit with white coordinating sleeves. I came home, and before doing anything else, prewashed the polar bear fabric. It's a Doodles knit. I prewash everything anyway, but if you get a Doodles knit from </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Joann's</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">, you know you HAVE to prewash because it shrinks. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">So,</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> it was washed and ready for whenever I had time for it. I went ahead and reprinted the pattern. The first one I made was a tad big on Luke and I had to hem it a lot. We just had our </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; background-image: url("data:image/gif; background-position: left bottom; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">nine m</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; background-image: url("data:image/gif; background-position: left bottom; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">onth</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">check-</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">up</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> this week, and his length actually fits perfectly into the smaller size. I have no idea what I was thinking when I made the first one. But,</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">it</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> is </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">super hard to measure a baby's length. They're squirmy and like to wiggle, so maybe I thought he was longer than he is? 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<br class="SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;" /><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">I decided for this one to make the snap strip a little narrower than the pattern suggests. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; background-image: url("data:image/gif; background-position: left bottom; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">So, </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">if you've made it you may notice that mine looks smaller. My husband had an old undershirt with a hole he was getting rid of so I used that for the snap placket. It was perfect, and I didn't have to waste any precious fabric! I also added </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">some</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">interfacing to the snap placket.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><span class="SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><span class="SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">I mentioned that I wanted a white coordinate. I looked at </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Joann's, </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">but</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> they didn't have any. They rarely have solids that I </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">actually</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> like though, s</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">o</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> I wasn't super surprised. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">I didn't have any at home either. </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">I went to my "stuff to upcycle cabinet." I periodically check out thrift stores, and my family checks with me before donating anything, so I keep a whole cabinet full of stuff that has upcycle potential. I grabbed a mock turtleneck shirt I bought from a thrift store a while back. The neck was a nice quality ribbing, perfect for the neckband on this. I cut it in half and saved the rest so I've got another white neckband when I need it! I cut the sleeves of this pattern from the sleeves of the thrift store shirt. The shirt was a nice, thick cotton interlock. Perfect for this!</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> And, </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Hooray for one less hem! I took a little length off of the sleeve pattern since I won't need to hem the sleeves. This is just another reason that I love upcycling!</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><span class="SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><span class="SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">Now I've got all of my pieces cut. Let me show you one of my favorite pieces. I'm allowed to have a favorite pattern piece, right? It's this little cloth diaper extender piece or gusset. It's optional, takes a couple of minutes longer, but is totally worth it if </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; background-image: url("data:image/gif; background-position: left bottom; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">you</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> cloth diaper. You know, they tend to be a little bulkier, and you sometimes have to stretch clothes to fit over them. You won't have to if you use this piece. It'll give you the </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; background-image: url("data:image/gif; background-position: left bottom; background-repeat: repeat-x; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">prefect</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> fit! </span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"><span class="SCXW140818950" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;"> </span></span><br />
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On Wednesday, we decided to go to my sister's house. She always takes pictures for me, so I decided to just take everything over there and put snaps on there. I brought my snap press, my metal snaps, and the outfit. About half way there, I realized I only brought dies for plastic snaps. OOPS! 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At home, I have a cell phone camera, and as you know, the quality is </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">no</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">where</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> near the same! 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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">It is for knit fabrics. Knit fabrics are super comfy for babies! They're just easy to wear and play in.<span class="EOP SCXW140818950" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">It has inseam snaps. I know – this may not seem like a big deal, but it is for me. I've been drawn to a similar pattern before because I like the style, but there are no snaps. The whole thing pulls on from the neck. This may not be a huge deal, but I don't want to undress the baby just to change a diaper! TOO MUCH WORK.</span><span class="EOP SCXW140818950" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">It's a comfortable fit. It's not super tight, so it's perfect for chubby babies </span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji_MSFontService", sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">😉</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="EOP SCXW140818950" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">I</span>t has the optional gusset/ cloth diaper extender <span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US">piece.</span><span class="TextRun SCXW140818950" lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;" xml:lang="EN-US"> This gives you the perfect fit over cloth diapers without stretching and pulling your fabric!</span><span class="EOP SCXW140818950" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span></li>
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Guest post by Kelsey Lafleur. It's week 2 of Mamma Can Do It Legacy Winter Promos! You guys aren't going to want to miss this cute little <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/lap-shoulder-baby-shirt?aff=23">lapped baby shirt</a>. It's paired here with the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/baby-boy-leggings-pattern?aff=23">baby boy leggings pattern</a>. This simple and easy lapped baby shirt has been newly updated and is only $3.50 this week. I can see it becoming a staple in our house. We are also a cloth diaper family, and there's nothing I love better than a longer play t-shirt with a simple cloth diaper on hot summer days for my little guy. I know I seem crazy for even thinking about summer right now, but here in southern Alabama, our winter is almost over. This pattern also has long sleeves, short sleeves, as well as the tank binding option which was not previously available. The tank binding is included in the pattern, but it does not have the picture tutorial yet so that's what I'm here to tell you about. <br />
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Note: There is a slight curved hem to the pattern, and so using the hem of this shirt will make the shirt have a straight hem instead of the intended slight curve.<br />
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Go ahead and cut out your front and back shirt pieces. I usually cut a little notch along the arm to help me keep track of which one is the front and which is the back.<br />
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Two notches for the back.<br />
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Cut out your two tank top arm bands.<br />
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Iron and press each arm band in half lengthwise. Mark the center of each.<br />
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Attach your neckbands according to the tutorial in the pattern.<br />
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Find the center of the armscyle. Use the marked center of the tank band and match it to the center of the armscyle. Pin or clip at the center markings and match the end of your band with the end of the armscyle. Your lapped baby shirt will have the right side facing up. <br />
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Your band will be smaller than your armscyle so you will have to stretch the band as you clip around the armscyle. Since I didn't baste, I made up for it in over clipping. Sew your bands into place with a zig zag or similar stretch stitch. Your seam allowance will be 3/8ths of an inch here. I used a serger to sew mine onto the shirt.<br />
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You can topstitch your seams down here with a zig zag or stretch stitch, but I just left mine and pressed the seam inward. Now all you have left is to place your shirt right sides together and sew your side seams. I love when I don't have to hem at all!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I love it! Your little lapped baby tank is complete! I added a vinyl cut file design to mine from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsMayFlower?ref=ss_profile">here</a>. Little mister is ready for Valentine's Day now! </span></div>
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Disclaimer: This guest blog post does contain affiliate links.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12292476138095410961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-11781715461022882902018-01-03T05:00:00.000-05:002018-01-03T14:09:51.608-05:00Goodbye Ziploc bags!2018! It's a new year, and that means resolutions! Goals! It's an exciting time, and I can't wait to get started. One of my big goals for the year is to reduce my waste. I already cloth diaper my son, and that's what got me started thinking about how much STUFF I am constantly throwing away. A lot of those things come from the kitchen.<br />
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I'm trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, one without take out or fast food. That means bringing my lunches and cooking ahead. For my son, it means bringing healthy snacks with us rather than getting him something spur of the moment when we are out. Both of those things need a lot of Ziploc bags. I am constantly running out, and that's expensive, and I realized, wasteful. So when I saw the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/for-the-home/products/sandwich-and-snack-baggie-sewing-pattern/?aff=26">sandwich/snack bag pattern</a> from Mamma Can Do It, I was super excited.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-kEd1MkE_Advgwb8CD_Av2jQJt6xLRwD2eCSy3Iv7K0navE57hLj1LojUFgZ1Vgf_jU5ao7h_QcRIAxPkZ-qyiURLC51ivl89xP2A-tBEoOLnnS5Llm7orAve8YYTabJx1lxMIlNzZ0/s1600/DSC_0882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-kEd1MkE_Advgwb8CD_Av2jQJt6xLRwD2eCSy3Iv7K0navE57hLj1LojUFgZ1Vgf_jU5ao7h_QcRIAxPkZ-qyiURLC51ivl89xP2A-tBEoOLnnS5Llm7orAve8YYTabJx1lxMIlNzZ0/s320/DSC_0882.JPG" width="320" /></a>The tutorial is simple and comes with two sizes ready to go. I selected the larger size. The tutorial is really easy to follow and has great tips for beginning seamstresses. I have personally never sewn with velcro before this, and was a little nervous, but it was definitely much easier than expected! The bonus part of using velcro instead of snaps or a zipper is that my 2 year old son can easily open and close it all by himself--something he couldn't do with the regular Ziploc bag.<br />
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I am so excited to make sets of these bags, for my son and for myself. I love that my son can pick out his favorite fabrics, and that the bags come together so quickly that I can make as many as we need without worrying about time constraints. I love that I can set about on my New Year's Resolution, and that it's the easiest resolution I could have, thanks to these bags (and another pattern I'll tell you about later).<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12598166065541595311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-14215862421749215482018-01-02T16:28:00.000-05:002018-01-02T16:28:38.036-05:00The Reversible Overalls - Your Next FAVORITE!<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW53958679" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;">
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<div class="Paragraph SCXW53958679" lang="EN-US" paraeid="{82528d00-43b5-42a8-8161-6300049e55f9}{195}" paraid="544975531" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; padding: 0px; user-select: text; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;" xml:lang="EN-US">
<span class="TextRun SCXW53958679" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">I'm planning on making some with an embroidery or applique on the top piece too! For real, the options you'll have with this pattern are limitless! I tend to be drawn to expensive, high price tag boutique outfits for my boys. I love when I can use a pattern to create a similar look! Another thing you might do to "dress it up</span><span class="TextRun SCXW53958679" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">" a little is try piping in the seam attached to the pants. You could really make a nice outfit for Church or another dressy occasion! I can also see <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/reversible-baby-overalls-pattern?aff=60">these little overalls</a> made in denim lined in the cute tractor fabric I saw at Hobby Lobby recently. Or for a girl, a pretty floral lined in solid pink </span><span class="TextRun SCXW53958679" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">(or another coordinate) </span><span class="TextRun SCXW53958679" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">would be </span><span class="TextRun SCXW53958679" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">SO sweet! </span><span class="EOP SCXW53958679" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;">Easy!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;">Support from the designer and many, many others in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mammacandoit/">facebook group</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;">All seams are fully enclosed, leaving you with a professional finish!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's reversible!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's drafted for WOVEN FABRICS!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/reversible-baby-overalls-pattern?aff=60">ON SALE</a>!! 🎉</span></li>
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It doesn't take long to know that I have had a few babies. And after having so many, I have come to know what I like and what I don't like in regards to clothing. Onesies are a main staple for me. My babies live in them. Whether it is for extra warmth in the winter, or a quick outfit in the summer, I need to have a onesie on my baby.</div>
I don't think that I'm alone in this regard. When I first released my onesie pattern in 2013, I had innumerable emails from my customers, thanking me for helping them make perfect fitting onesies for their babies.<br />
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I'm so thankful that we had this onesie tested recently. We made some changes that have made this onesie into the very best that it could be. Read on to hear the details. Or if you would like to skip ahead and simply see the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/onesie-pattern">onesie pattern</a>, <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/onesie-pattern">click here</a>.</div>
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Something that is important to me is length. Body length. My littles always have longer torsos. On top of that, we use cloth diapers almost exclusively. That makes using onesies a bit tedious. Simply because the length isn't there in store bought onesies.</div>
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See this sweetheart above? This is a photo from one of my testers. She is using cloth diapers on her baby! See how much room is left in the torso of this onesie?! She will be able to use it for quite a while, and it fits her baby's chest and arms. Love it!</div>
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Another thing that is important to me in a onesie is the leg openings. In the summer, I want to be able to use the onesie like a romper on hot days. I don't want the diapers to hang out. So when I designed this onesie, I wanted to make sure that it covered a good potion of the thigh and ALL of the diaper. I think it's a perfect fit!</div>
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Something that makes a difference for me in whether I reach for a certain outfit or not is the comfort factor. I want the clothes to be comfortable on my baby. Nothing that is too tight, or hard to put on. I love that this onesie has such a nice fit in the chest, waist, thighs and shoulders. </div>
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Sleeves. Yes, lets talk about sleeves. This was actually something that got a huge face lift during this re-design process. I love how they fit now. They are fitted, but comfortable, even for baby's with more girth around the arms. Almost every tester remarked at the excellent fit of the sleeves when I redrew the sleeves. Perfect!</div>
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I had no idea how important the envelope style neckline was to other parents. Sometimes I get in my own 'design world' and forget that other people have favorites regarding their baby's clothing. Envelope style necklines are one of those things that I've been ignoring because it's not on my radar as a necessary commodity. <br />I am pleased to say that after a few revisions, this neckline is perfect and fits like a dream!</div>
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Whether you have a newborn or a toddler walking around - a onesie is perfect for full body coverage. Pair with your favorite leggings to keep your little one warm during those cold winter months!<br />Envelope necklines make dressing your little one so much easier especially since the neckline is able to open up nice and big. This bodysuit offers the perfect fit for both cloth diaper and disposable diaper versions, to avoid the diaper spilling out.<br />Grab your copy now while it is on sale from December 14 - 19th; no coupon code needed and it fits sizes newborn through 36mo."<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8AjSkYySwd3mMvK5IYq6T8YldTQEInh_t9qxgdoMl88WTgaLcPhO6iYNFxsTxxBcMMZYDjIHBz7lSji1ZbGQJ93zmSEYiH2oToybaBY1NidwWPY4-8f4MQWbf7Ek-gHsivXV9xnNq0U/s1600/Onesie-Pattern-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8AjSkYySwd3mMvK5IYq6T8YldTQEInh_t9qxgdoMl88WTgaLcPhO6iYNFxsTxxBcMMZYDjIHBz7lSji1ZbGQJ93zmSEYiH2oToybaBY1NidwWPY4-8f4MQWbf7Ek-gHsivXV9xnNq0U/s320/Onesie-Pattern-16.jpg" width="320" /></a></blockquote>
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I am so pleased with how this test went and that I can give you the very best pattern.<br />
Thank you for going through this sewing process with me.<br />Get your copy of the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/onesie-pattern">onesie sewing pattern</a> today!<br />
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<br />mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-76730465857019345232017-12-08T08:00:00.000-05:002017-12-08T16:16:31.055-05:00Ruffles ruffles ruffles | Rosie's Ruffled Legging patternRosie's Ruffled Leggings. Can a sewing pattern designer have a favorite design? Well, let me answer that question by a bit of history trivia.<br />
Did you know that Charles Dickens, one of the most prominent authors of all time, had a favorite book? It was 'David Copperfield'. Charles said that he favored the book so much because it most resembled his own life, and it was a pleasure to write it/read it/constantly work on it. He also said that it was incredibly hard to draft the first time. I.Get.It.<br />
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Let me discuss my favorite leggings pattern. I realize that it's not a novel that will stand the test of time like the Dickens book. But let me tell you... it's amazing. And it was difficult to put together.<br />
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Here's my story.<br />
I needed to have some ruffles. I have four little ladies who live with me, and they ALL (even miss 13) love ruffles. I needed a pattern that would be suitable for babies and for big girls so that they could all have some ruffles.<br />
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Ruffles. Yes, I needed ruffles. A lot of them. I wanted ruffled leggings that would stand out among the 1,000 other leggings patterns that were available. I wanted to design leggings that would make my girls gladly say, "My mom made them for me<span style="color: magenta;">.</span>", with their dear faces.<br />
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Side note: I swear; I do things for my kids that I never thought that I would. I love to make them laugh, and I love to talk with them. Most of all, I love to hear their honoring words. In my world, "My mom made these leggings", is honoring <3. Enough of the gushy. Lets see these beauties!<br />
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Before we begin, Rosie's Ruffled Leggings pattern is available<br />
<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/rosies-ruffled-leggings-size-nb-36-months">Here </a>for <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/rosies-ruffled-leggings-size-nb-36-months">Newborn-36 Month size leggings</a><br />
<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/rosies-ruffled-leggings-size-nb-36-months">Here </a>for <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/rosies-ruffled-leggings-size-nb-36-months">3T-16</a><br />
It is on sale for a short time (through 12/13/17), so get it now!<br />
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<i>Most of the pics in this post are from my fabulous testers who helped me with this design. I am thankful for each one.</i><br />
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This was the very first pair of leggings that I made. I literally sewed it as I was taking photos for the pattern. It's absolutely perfect. I love the fullness of the ruffles in the ankles and in the rear. I love that it's festive for the holiday season too!<br />
Those pumpkins were from our garden this year. I didn't even count how many there were. I'm sure there were at least 25. We had the most prolific compost pile that I've ever had! Ha! Literally almost all of the pumpkins grew out of it.<br />
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Why is it that the most smiling, sweet babies, refuse to look or smile at the camera? I JUST MADE YOU THE CUTEST THING EVER, but she acts all shy when I pull the camera out. Silly baby Joy.</div>
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Having done mostly baby patterns, I had a design drawn up for these leggings in no time. It was fairly close to the design that I ended up with too. Oh how I love babies.</div>
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Baby designs are completely different than large children or adult sizes. I think it is because their legs are a different proportion to their body size. Because their shape is a certain size, a designer still needs to make an account for diaper bulk. Above all of these things, I needed to remember to make this design to accommodate the extreme body shape differences during the precious growth phases.</div>
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Cloth diapers or disposable diapers make a difference too! I wanted a design that would accommodate both without looking bulky on one or too tight on another.<br />
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Walking babies are typically smaller in the waist and body mass than babies that aren't walking yet. All of this needs to be taken into account when making a design. I love it. Each line in the pattern makes me excited to see it on a little one. <3</div>
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During this design process, I had a wonderful tester who has started helping me behind the scenes, her baby is the one below. Look at how perfect those ruffles are! I just love that I can see this little one in my designs too!</div>
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I am not very familiar with older children shapes. </div>
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Mid-testing, I decided to take a break from this design. I needed to work on my size chart and get the basics right before continuing down design lane. It was a hard choice, but the best decision. It cost me about 4 days worth of time, but I am so thankful.</div>
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My friend (also a designer) and I put our heads together and she helped me to draw up the size chart how I wanted it. That started everything down the RIGHT direction. Soon, the leggings pattern was ready to test again!</div>
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After only a couple edits, my entire tester team was pleased with the results.</div>
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I mean, can you believe how amazing they fit?</div>
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Each size is fitted, yet not "too" tight. In my world, that's perfect for little or big girls.</div>
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Look at how great these ruffles look too! </div>
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Something that I love about this design is that it is so versatile. I like that you can put multiple ruffles or ONE ruffle at the bottom hem of the ankle, or choose to have no ruffles at all.<br />
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Length. Length is important. I wanted something that was ankle length, but that would STAY at ankle length. There's nothing worse than sitting down and half of your leg showing, and I feel that way the MOST about the clothes that I make for my kids. So you'll notice that there is plenty of length in the leg to keep those sweeties covered up.</div>
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Matching outfits are an absolute must, now that I have the big girl pattern with the baby pattern. There is a bundle available in each listing so that you can get both for a discounted price!<br />
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It's getting really cold here in Michigan. And we happen to live in the snowbelt, so it's even colder than normal michigan temperatures. My littles have a plethora of summer clothes in their drawers still, but I needed to get something a bit warmer, for fall and winter wearing.<br />
That's when the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-patterns/products/cowl-neck-pullover-pattern">Cowl Neck Pullover Pattern</a> was created!<br />
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The most exciting thing about this pattern is that it was my first pattern that I have had meticulously tested. It was such a fun process and I learned so much!</div>
In the process of testing, I've been learning about new fabrics that are making their way into sewing rooms, and turning out to be favorites. I'm also finding that many fabrics that I thought were the best options, are just a fraction of what's available! <span style="text-align: center;">I still think that a favorite option of mine is to recycle t-shirts or sweaters into my baby wear....But mostly because I like to be thrifty. :)</span><br />
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Enough about fabric choices, let me tell you about this Baby Shirt Pattern!</div>
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When I first started in the designing process, I knew that I wanted something wide enough that you can layer a onesie in, but fitted enough on the sleeves that it didn't hang/drape like a sweatshirt. </div>
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My heart was set on a boy shirt design. You know there aren't enough boy patterns out there!</div>
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However, when I originally had my testers on it, they thought it was more of a feminine cut. I was so bummed! It looked great on Elijah, but I could totally see what they were saying.</div>
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We decided to do something amazing - and that was when we created a "masculine" AND "feminine" cut to this shirt. That way it is most flattering for boys OR girls. :) </div>
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Lets talk about the Cowl. It's Warm. It's cute. It fits perfect over the head. It makes the shirt look so posh and trendy. I love it so.much.<br />
Since I had "BOYS" on my mind when I was creating this shirt, I wanted to make sure that it was a trendy looking cowl that would look great on boys. Nothing floppy that would get in the way while playing legos....but something that would add the warmth and cute factor that this shirt needed. </div>
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I also had the mindset that many boys have larger heads than girls, so I wanted it to easily slip on and off. This design is p.e.r.f.e.c.t. </div>
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The pocket. Oh the pocket. When I was making my test shirt, I told Elijah what I was doing. I said, "mommy is making you a 'pocket shirt' that you can put things in." He literally stood by me the entire time I sewed this shirt for him. The whole process took me about 20 minutes, and he stood there, using his 2 year old vocabulary to tell me how much he loved pockets, and what kind of things he would be putting in his pocket.<br />
Boys. Love. Pockets. Enough said.<br />
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The sizing of this shirt is fantastic. It's sized Newborn to 36 months. Each size fits perfectly. The sleeves are perfectly fitted, but there's room enough in the body to have an under shirt to keep littles extra warm. I have also included an added bonus of a "tiny" size. Look at how tiny the smallest one is! It is perfect for a doll to have a matching shirt!</div>
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Overall, this Cowl Pullover is a new favorite of mine that I am so excited to share with you. It sews up really quick and fits great. I hope that you love it as much as I do.<br />
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Why I'm trading in my Husqvarna sewing machine for a brother cs 6000i. </h3>
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This is the post that I've been dying to write about why I'm kicking out my expensive Husqvarna sewing machine for a cheap Brother sewing machine.<br />
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<i>Before I begin, I must say that brother is NOT paying me to write this post. I have purchased this machine on my own after loads of research and want to share my experience. </i><br />
<i>If you use any affiliate links that I have included, you are helping me stay home with my sweet little ones - thank you in advance. :)</i><br />
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Back in 2008 I sold a sewing business, and I decided that with some of the proceeds I would buy a coveted Husqvarna sewing machine. I couldn't wait to see what the hype was about, and how amazing it must sew.<br />
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After using it for a while, I found that I had the same issues as my old machine, and learned that I simply wasn't caring for my machines properly. Such as changing needles to the correct size for my fabrics, constant cleaning, and using the right presser feet for the job.<br />
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Because it was such an expensive brand, I chose to buy one on black friday. Although I only spent $500 on a $1000 machine, it was still the lowest version of any Husqvarnas that I could afford. I only had 8 stitch options and the machine came without any bells and whistles.<br />
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Husqvarna is in the top 3 category of sewing machines. It's heavy duty, there are fantastic options on the expensive models, and it's a lot like sewing with a cadillac. That is, if you buy the expensive version.<br />
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After using the machine for 8 years, I finally confided in my husband that I didn't care for it. I almost felt like it was blasphemous to get something else! He was very supportive and got me thinking about my options. Although I could spend the money on an expensive brand, he encouraged me to look at the brands that most people are buying.<br />
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When I researched the things that I wanted a sewing machine to do, I decided very quickly that I wanted to do tutorials for my customers. So I knew I needed to buy one that they would be familiar with. I also realized that I don't need an industrial strength sewing machine anymore....and my customers would not typically have one either.<br />
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That's when I discovered my Brother cs-6000i. It's perfect. It has the most reviews of every sewing machine that I could find. It was top sold in 2016 and 2017. Top rated on amazon, walmart, and all of the big stores that sold it. At the time of my purchase, I found a total (conservative) of about 8000 reviews. That means alot to me!<br />
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What had me baffled when I was searching was the price tag. This machine has every bell and whistle imaginable, yet cost less than $200. I ended up ordering from Amazon and it was here in 2 days. I love prime!<br />
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After I opened the box, I started sewing right away. I read at least 600 reviews so I knew where to start, but I still felt like there was so much I didn't know. I had no idea what any of the extra presser feet did, or how to use them. So I did what any sensible person does....I read the manual. It took me a few nights laying in bed to get through it, but I am so glad that I did!<br />
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Some of the things in the manual that are extremely valuable are:<br />
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<li>Twin needles - (I always called it a double needle)</li>
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<li>Overcasting stitches</li>
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<li>How to sew a blind hem</li>
<li>How to attach a button with the machine</li>
<li>How to sew a zipper</li>
<li>How to sew stretch fabrics and elastic</li>
<li>How to attach appliques</li>
<li>How to use the quilt foot</li>
<li>How to use every stitch on the machine</li>
<li>How to clean the machine</li>
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Here's a video of me opening the box for the first time! :) It's like Christmas...</div>
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The sewing machine came with everything that it said it would....including a new walking foot! I already had one with my old machine and I loved it. I really think everyone should have one, regardless if their machine comes with one or not. <a href="http://amzn.to/2f2SANV">This is the one</a> that I was using previously.</div>
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Another thing that this machine has going for it, is how it's so easy to thread and start sewing immediately. Do you see the top of the machine? I love the built in diagrams that are up there! When I first brought the machine down to my sewing room, I was excited that I didn't have to take the manual out immediately just to try it out.<br />
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I have yet to use the quilting table, but I will sometime! I love the large work area and I know I will love it even more when I'm using it.<br />
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Overall, I think that I got a great deal. I have a new machine that purrs when it sews; a plethora of stitches that I don't know if I'll ever use; a fantastic brand that has maximum support for it's customers, a machine that I can do tutorials with easily; I didn't break the bank and I get to share it with you. :)<br />
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If you are interested in this sewing machine, Feel free to click any of the images in this post. It will take you directly to amazon. All of the links are monetized and help me stay home with my sweet little ones. Thank you in advance!<br />
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-4308651565226634002017-09-12T09:56:00.004-04:002017-09-12T10:05:39.938-04:00Free Bib Pattern<div style="text-align: center;">
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Lets face it, keeping baby faces clean is a full time job. Keeping their clothes clean doesn't have to be though. OK, maybe that's not true, cleaning baby clothes is definitely a full time job; but keeping drool and food off of them can be a bit easier. That's where <b>bibs </b>come in.<br />
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Baby bibs are really a necessity when it comes to making supplies for our little ones. They can be pretty expensive to purchase, but when you make them yourself, they can cost next to nothing!</div>
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Which bibs do you need to make? What phase is your baby in and going to be in soon? Take a look at the checklist below to see what you need to have in your bib arsenal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/baby-bib-pattern-5-styles">5 baby bibs that coordinate make a great baby gift!</a></td></tr>
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Making baby bibs as a gift is easy and fun! For a gift, I usually make one of each type. That's a bundle of 5 bibs that goes from birth to 4 years old. If you make the bibs in coordinating colors and fabrics, it is a pleasure to give the gift, and even more of a pleasure to open!<br />
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I have a sewing pattern for the baby bibs <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/baby-bib-pattern-5-styles">here</a>. </div>
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This incredibly cute fabric that I used on this Jumpsuit is available <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6264019/type/dlg/https://www.fabric.com/buy/0473196/bolt-by-girl-charlee-homestead-life-jersey-knit-kabloom-floral-multi">here</a>.</td></tr>
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When my Joy bumped up in size, I realized very quickly that I needed to get designing. I simply had nothing in her dresser that was handmade, and nothing that wasn't verrrrry used from previous children. </div>
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Joy is a crawler. By this I mean, I am pretty sure she will never walk. Haha - just kidding, but she has been crawling since she was 6 months old and she can crawl faster than most toddlers can run. I have a few "hang up" outfits like the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/spring-collection/products/reversible-baby-jumper-pattern">reversible jumper</a> (my favorite, go to dress), and some other frilly things, but they are so hard to crawl in that she gets frustrated. </div>
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I needed an outfit that would be comfortable (not overly frilly) for our active lifestyle, and something she could crawl around in. I needed something that was light weight enough for summer, but could keep her warm in our approaching fall weather. Because lets face it, if the pants are light weight, they are always better in the summer to crawl in than shorts. Who wants skinned knees?</div>
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What I love about this one piece jumpsuit is that I can have her wear it to bed, without it riding up. She can crawl without it riding up, she can be lugged around by any of her sisters, her dad, or myself without worrying about her shirt covering her tummy. Speaking of which, does anyone else pull weeds with their baby on their hip? Or read books, or stir dinner, or wipe noses, or do dishes one handed? Yes, this is why one piece outfits are so incredibly wonderful. When I don't have to worry about a simple thing like creeping up shirts, it makes a busy mamma's world easier.</div>
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Another obstacle that I had to battle was the crotch. Since the jumpsuit is one piece, I needed something that I could have enough room in for the cloth diaper, but wouldn't be overly bulky. Um, hello multiple attempts that were horrible! Just because this little peanut wears cloth diapers does NOT mean that her clothes need to be giant and balloonish. This is where the "cloth diaper extender" comes in.<br />
Now don't be alarmed, it's not a huge extension, but just enough to add extra room. In fact, I really recommend that everyone who makes this jumpsuit, use the optional extender. I gave directions that are optional in the tutorial, but unless you have a very trim baby, use it. If you have a trim baby, by all means, have a more form fitting jumpsuit by not using it - and you'll be glad for that option! You can see how the cloth diaper extender sits below the crotch just slightly. It's sleek and makes a perfect fit.</div>
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Length is a debate that I have with myself as a designer. I want to make things the perfect length. The length that will match Carters, and other name brands. However, what I have found is that pants that are barely long enough, ride up to the knees when my baby is sitting, or crawling. You'll find with this design, that I didn't skimp on the length. That the pants aren't too long, but they aren't too short. There isn't the riding up, and the legs are covered. The shape of the pants in this jumpsuit pattern are to attest for great fit, but an added smidge of length will keep you and your baby happier!</div>
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Another thing that I wanted to mention is that I have an ONLINE CLASS VIDEO tutorial for this jumpsuit pattern. I call it a class, because although it's not technically a class, it's a 30 minute, step by step, taking my time instruction. I give hints and tricks along the way and teach you a few added things that you can do, that I don't mention in the tutorial. </div>
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How easy is it to change a diaper in this baby jumpsuit? Amazing. Seriously. Can you imagine the uncomfortable feeling of wearing a diaper, wetting in it, then someone undressing you until you were almost entirely naked just to change said wetness? That's the reality if your baby is wearing zip up pjs, or anything with a front opening for diaper changes. Why do you think most babies cry during diaper changes? It's because they are cold!!</div>
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This jumpsuit pattern shows you how to add snaps to the only area they need to go: in the leg and crotch area. I didn't realize how much I loved doing it this way until recently. Why do I have to have 6 babies before I realize what I like the most?!</div>
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Did you know that I am starting to make physical booklets for my patterns? They are only available at Amazon or wholesale directly from me at the moment. I frequently have pattern shops contact me for wholesale discounts so that they can have a class with my booklets. I do have wholesale pricing and can send them to you if you wanted to get 15 or more. </div>
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See the size chart below? Do you see how much fabric it takes? Hardly anything. And guess what? I have made multiple jumpsuits from recycled t-shirts!! </div>
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When I had requests for these baby overalls, I was excited to get on with it! I knew I could make some darling designs for my son - But my question was, what could I do to make them a staple pattern, yet different enough that someone would want THIS one.<br />
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My favorite part of this overall pattern is that they are reversible. Yes, I said it - reversible overalls. These can be turned inside out and you are essentially sewing two entire outfits in one shot. They are extra sturdy because of the double layer, and yet it's still light weight enough that I'm ok with wearing it on warmer days. </div>
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Did I mention they were sturdy? That's good, because if your son is like mine, he goes through clothes like wildfire. This kid needs tough clothes. </div>
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I love that the ankle has a 3" cuff so that it adds extra design, instead of the simple leg. It would be easy to simply eliminate it, but why would you want to?! It's so cute! I also like that the cuff isn't sewn into place, so that if your little one has long legs, you can simply roll or unroll the overalls to the proper length.<br />
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Who says these overalls can't be for girls too? I have ideas of putting ruffles on the rear of this overall pattern...but maybe it's an idea for a new day. :)</div>
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As you know, I test all of my designs repeatedly. I also measure and keep my sizes about the same as carters brand clothing. This is helpful because as you can see, my Elijah can twist and turn and play without leg snaps coming undone, or without feeling uncomfortable in any way. Trust me, these are designed to fit. </div>
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When I designed these overalls, I wanted to make them to fit the rear area so that a diaper would fit, without seeming bulky or baggy. My kids always are on the "softer" side, so it needed to fit them, but I also wanted the overall pattern to look good on a thinner child. This pattern does the trick. </div>
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This overall pattern fits babies from newborn to 3T. Printable pattern pieces makes it easy to print each size at any time. I love technology!<br />
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Whenever I make a new sewing pattern, I get alot of questions. That is partly why I write these articles about why I made something a certain way.<br />
One question I get EVERY TIME I make a reversible pattern, is how the snaps work in the reverse. As you can see from the image below, the snaps work just fine in the reverse. :)<br />
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One last thing to mention: This baby romper pattern (overalls) uses WOVEN fabric. That's right - the beautiful fabric that you see in rows at the fabric shops - you can use it on this pattern! This is enough in itself to just fall in love with this pattern!</div>
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So although I have a one size fits all diaper cover, and I love it, it wasn't quite fitting these two big kids. Claire is 40 lbs and Elijah is 35. Isn't that funny for an entire two year difference? Eli is just a very large boy! Regardless, I wanted ONE diaper cover that I could use for both of them all the time. Claire only needs it at nap and night time, but it still needs to fit. Elijah needs to run and roll around in it. </div>
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I was already thinking about this when I got a request from someone to make a "big kids" diaper cover. A diaper cover that would fit OVER 35 lbs and a longer torso. My very first day back in the sewing room since Joy was born, was spent working on a new diaper over design!</div>
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I don't know if you know this, but every time I need some inspiration, I always come back to cloth diapers. I'm so thankful that God planned on someone asking me to work on it as I was coming back to work! </div>
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I also was thinking about other ways that I could help you on my first day back. So I made a video about my favorite tool to sew knits (and cloth diaper fabrics)!</div>
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<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/over-35-lb-add-on-to-the-one-size-cloth-diaper-cover-pattern" target="_blank">This design</a> fits from 35-about 50 lbs. Of course the 50 lbs is relative to the child's girth/length. If average length/girth it will fit for every bit of what you need it to.</div>
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I'm really pleased with this cloth diaper cover design and wish that I could have told myself 12 years ago that THIS style of diapering is the one that I would love. But I guess that 6 babies later, I can give myself grace. 12 years of cloth diapering is a long time.</div>
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You can go here for my <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/over-35-lb-add-on-to-the-one-size-cloth-diaper-cover-pattern" target="_blank">big kids cloth diaper cover pattern.</a></div>
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-5645605437799807452016-07-19T12:17:00.000-04:002016-07-19T12:43:52.639-04:00Preparing for Baby Checklist | Extensive & RealisticWhat do you need to prepare for the new baby? Do you have everything done on your list? This is a list for parents who just need a bit of a checklist in the final stages of pregnancy! If you are like me, you'll still have plenty to do as you get close to the end of the pregnancy. That's ok. Try to dedicate the last 4 weeks to put together your baby supplies. It will remove the stress of not having it done early on.<br />
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I'm 9 weeks away from my newest baby's due date and I have done this a few times. Yet I STILL need a kick in the right direction! Some things on this list might NOT apply to you, but they do for me!</div>
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<li>Put Birth Supplies Together<br />I have my babies at home, so I need to order my birth supplies. However, if you are a hospital bound mamma, put together your hospital bag and the 'first few days at home' basket.</li>
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<li>Birth pool</li>
<li>Hoses/connections for birth pool</li>
<li>Midwife supply box (gloves, blue pads, and whatever else she needs)</li>
<li>Bulb Syringe</li>
<li>Herbal baths (I buy mine <a href="http://www.inhishands.com/herbal-afterbirth-bath/" target="_blank">here</a>). </li>
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<li>I always buy two. Here's the directions: Boil a gallon of water with 1 cup of herbs (tied up in a nylon) for one hour(ish). pour it into the bath BEFORE you or your baby get in. Sit in the bath for at least 20 minutes. Reuse each cup of herbs once. I take 2 baths a day with each of my babies until the herbs are gone. This dries up their umbilical cords fast and gives you great skin on skin bonding time.</li>
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<li>Nylons (for herbal baths) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBSPZBW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NBSPZBW&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=9947d82a6ccef8e7436daf49785a784e">I just ordered this one</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00NBSPZBW" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Goldenseal capsules</li>
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<li>You don't need more than 5 capsules. If you know someone who has some, that would be better than buying an entire bottle. I always put a small bit on the wet parts of umbilical cord. It kills bacteria and helps cord dry out. It will stain clothes though, so you'll want to use onesies.</li>
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<li>newborn disposable diapers <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B61HV8Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00B61HV8Q&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=f13cb783319ef3b1e0decf70afa8c2bd">I just ordered these</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00B61HV8Q" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
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<li>I just started ordering things like diapers on amazon. I love it! They cost the same and then I don't have to fill my cart with them! Win win for me!</li>
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<li>newborn hat</li>
<li><a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-clothes" target="_blank">first outfit for baby</a> - If you make it yourself it's more special!</li>
<li>Hospital bag - toiletries, an outfit that you can take pictures in (but comfortable), a nursing shirt, a couple pairs of underwear & SOCKS (*this list is not extensive because I will hopefully NOT be going to the hospital!)</li>
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<li>Stock up on Mamma items for after your baby is born<br />You'll be taking care of yourself sensitively for a few weeks after your baby is born. </li>
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<li>One regular bag of the largest pads you can buy (or <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/mama/products/postpartum-pad-pattern" target="_blank">make your own postpartum pads</a>)</li>
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<li>I realize that I have a pattern for postpartum pads because some people are really sensitive and need them. However, I prefer disposable ones. I don't like to have to worry about anything other than my babies when they come. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G8DDC44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00G8DDC44&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=cd5ad8f636c59a3fdc241dfbbcde06f4">I just ordered these</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00G8DDC44" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
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<li>Regular pads for 3 weeks - think a bag per week <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY0K7YA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AY0K7YA&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=ba82e64163767fdc8891c25b38fffccf">I just ordered these ones</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00AY0K7YA" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
<li>Panty liners - get a large box <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012P5FW8C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B012P5FW8C&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=539ee59d5252b5f4c0be4559e0d2784d">I just ordered these ones</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B012P5FW8C" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.</li>
<li>Witch hazel - for tears and soreness <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00016XJ4M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00016XJ4M&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=2766b8f0a45f2c929df8c11fdd531667">I get this witch hazel</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00016XJ4M" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
<li>Cramp bark - for afterbirth pains <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016B7TC4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0016B7TC4&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=9acac761e7f51a2dfc90cc0d6c851c4e">I get this kind</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0016B7TC4" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
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<li>Motrin - afterbirth pains <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SUORQZ0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SUORQZ0&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=a6b281b4dc707affcbed3b9d188fecf8">I just bought this one</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00SUORQZ0" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Mama's milk tea - getting the milk to come in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSBB5TS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NSBB5TS&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=1beb7f7cf7fb1bd0cb839d59cddfe49d">This is the one I use</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00NSBB5TS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Nursing pads - for when your milk DOES come in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PWMTVEM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00PWMTVEM&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=76c7808a1d9b6d13b24b2c92522b6987">These are what I ordered</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00PWMTVEM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>A manual breast pump - trust me, you'll need this when your milk comes in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006HBS1M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0006HBS1M&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=1a3414642ed7788216c6d9ab14e2ae84">This is what I have</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0006HBS1M" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Breast milk bags <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00028XJNA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00028XJNA&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=06f4bafeb328fbb5881638e3bdcbfec7">Like these ones</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00028XJNA" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
<li>BEER. Ok, don't freak out. They used to give this to you in the hospital to bring in your milk quicker. Really!! In all seriousness, if you just went through labor and delivery like a champ, you want a beer. Reward yourself and have your favorite kind sitting there for you after you get some rest! Your husband will think it's the coolest thing ever to celebrate your bundle with ONE beer. He will toast to you for sure!</li>
<li>Paper products. I'm considering this a mamma product, because who wants to wash dishes when baby is born? Get plenty of paper plates, disposable bowls, silverware, cups and disposable pans. Lots of paper towels too! *This is an excellent gift of any expectant parent that will ALWAYS be appreciated!!</li>
<li>New socks. Yes. Get them. It's a small way to pamper yourself because who doesn't love the feeling of new socks!</li>
<li>Lanolin for sore nipples <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MI648C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005MI648C&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=6c5488a63acb76703dfc094780186299">This is what I ordered</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B005MI648C" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Flushable wipes. You will be sore. You'll want them. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DZJGTVC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DZJGTVC&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=c6800e92b055e37480294b0dac800a27">Just ordered these ones</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00DZJGTVC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
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<li>Household supplies</li>
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<li>Did you know that amazon prices are about the same as most stores? Then you can have it delivered?! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CDZ5S6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001CDZ5S6&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=d250a92a62e762082c9fc8caa07f13e3">This is what I order</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B001CDZ5S6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
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<li>Toilet paper</li>
<li>Paper towels</li>
<li>Dish soap (although you can use laundry soap in a pinch)</li>
<li>Dishwasher soap</li>
<li>Tin foil</li>
<li>Plastic wrap</li>
<li>Paper plates/bowls/cups/silverware</li>
<li>New tupperware - Are people bringing you dinners? You'll want a way to store it in the fridge or freezer <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E07KYKO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01E07KYKO&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=32beadf79e3ce069a885616baa75ee70">I just ordered this and can't wait for it to come!</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01E07KYKO" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Gallon size freezer bags and disposable pans - most of the time when people are bringing dinners, they bring too much. Eat what you can for one meal, then put the rest in the freezer!</li>
<li>Shampoo/conditioner/bath soap/handsoap</li>
<li>WATER. I don't usually think about this because I have good water. If you don't, please please do yourself a favor and buy outrageous amounts. When your baby starts nursing, you will feel like it is going through you, and will down a quart of water in 2 minutes. Easily.</li>
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<li>General Baby Supplies to buy (not including clothes)</li>
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<li>One small bag of newborn disposable diapers - I never even go through a whole one. If you need more, your mother can get it. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B61HV8Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00B61HV8Q&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=f13cb783319ef3b1e0decf70afa8c2bd">I just ordered these</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00B61HV8Q" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>2 decent size boxes of size 1 disposable diapers. You'll need more than this, but it's nice to have these on hand. Even if you plan to cloth diaper full time, you'll appreciate having these. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKZO93O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01EKZO93O&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=989be8959ab7b4921d9a69ab461d644f">I just ordered these</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01EKZO93O" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
<li>2 large boxes of size 2 disposable diapers. You won't need these for a while, but you'll be glad to have them. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKZO92A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01EKZO92A&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=d00b72ffd3d87a7b7afef65f837e448c">I just ordered these</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01EKZO92A" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>4 boxes of unscented disposable baby wipes</li>
<li>Baby Shampoo (Only buy one. Just in case baby is sensitive to brand) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YRKV1U2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00YRKV1U2&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=6e73dda429cbc9513b0d9c3a18f6fa20">This is what I have</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00YRKV1U2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
<li>Baby lotion (Only buy one. Just in case baby is sensitive to brand) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195NF7E6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0195NF7E6&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=057b1175b20d201b10e11821cf52a38d">This is what I just ordered</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0195NF7E6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Baby Butt Cream (Only buy one. Just in case baby is sensitive to brand) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YRKV1U2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00YRKV1U2&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=21b7957f58d08bea5a222fded62a99db">This is what I ordered</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00YRKV1U2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>No oils/powders</li>
<li>Baby nail clippers</li>
<li>Bulb syringe (aka - booger sucker haha!)</li>
<li>Prefold diapers for burp cloths (unless you want to make them yourself!)</li>
<li>Diaper bag or backpack or large purse</li>
<li>Baby socks. Ok this is clothes. But when you buy them, you want them to be the "NOT SOFT" kind. They need to be longer tops that you can fold down without fleece/terry in them. Otherwise they come right off. All.Day.Long. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039824PO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0039824PO&linkCode=as2&tag=macadoit-20&linkId=ce57de5d443696df6109e701a4e7bc49">These are the baby socks I buy</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=macadoit-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0039824PO" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> <span id="goog_709232377"></span><span id="goog_709232378"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></li>
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<li>Baby supplies to make - Trust me. Babies are expensive. You want to make things as often as you can to save money. Plus it gives you the added bonus of being creative in those last few weeks of pregnancy when you are nesting! These are the things that I make for my babies that are coming:</li>
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<li>One Size cloth diapers - Use this<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/fitted-diaper-pattern" target="_blank"> diaper pattern</a></li>
<li>One size cloth diaper covers - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/cloth-diaper-cover-pattern-one-size-fits-all" target="_blank">diaper cover pattern</a></li>
<li>Swaddle Blanket - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/swaddling-blanket-pattern" target="_blank">swaddling blanket pattern</a></li>
<li>Baby Sling/wrap to carry your baby - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/baby-sling-pattern-combo" target="_blank">baby sling pattern</a></li>
<li>Nursing pillow and cover - Use this<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/nursing-pillow-pattern" target="_blank"> nursing pillow pattern</a></li>
<li>Crib Sheets - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/crib-and-toddler-bed-sheet-pattern" target="_blank">crib sheet pattern</a></li>
<li>Cloth nursing pads - Use this cloth <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/nursing-pad-pattern" target="_blank">nursing pad pattern</a></li>
<li>Burp cloths - If you don't want to use prefolds, use this<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/contoured-burp-cloth-sewing-pattern" target="_blank"> burp cloth pattern</a></li>
<li>Nursing cover - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/nursing-shawl-pattern" target="_blank">nursing cover pattern</a></li>
<li>Pack-n-play sheet (I need a pattern for this!)</li>
<li>Crib Skirt - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/blogs/blog/how-i-made-my-crib-skirt-from-a-sheet" target="_blank">free crib skirt tutorial</a></li>
<li>Newborn hats - Use this <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/accessories/products/newborn-hat-pattern" target="_blank">newborn hat pattern</a></li>
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<li>More things to do: a list that might not be your typical</li>
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<li>Wash clean out freezer</li>
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<li>again, you need space for the meals you put away yourself and for what people bring you</li>
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<li>Clean out pantry</li>
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<li>Make a few meals and organize them nicely in your freezer. Label and date them. You'll want them in the weeks after your baby comes. </li>
<li>Get insurance info for your baby put together so you know what you need to do after he/she is born</li>
<li>Talk to your chiropractor about making sure your body is lined up properly...it'll make an easier labor</li>
<li>Talk to the chiropractor about whether he sees new babies or not. If your baby is fussy regularly, you might need a trip to see the chiropractor!</li>
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Well that's all I can think of right now! I have a lot left to do! Thankfully I did my amazon shopping yesterday, so now it's to the sewing machine I go! What did I miss? I'd love to hear your thoughts and add to my list!</div>
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-8420856226682478332016-07-12T11:09:00.001-04:002016-07-12T11:41:54.126-04:00What to do when you're nestingNesting during pregnancy is a fun experience and a great way to get things done. Sometimes you hear people tease you while you are pregnant about being a "crazy nester", but it's nothing to joke about...it's a very real thing. In fact, the American Pregnancy Association puts it this way:<br />
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<i>"You might wake up one morning feeling energetic and wanting to clean and organize your entire house. This urge to clean and organize is known as nesting.</i><br />
<i>Nesting during pregnancy is the overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your new baby.</i><br />
<i>The nesting instinct is strongest in the later weeks coming up on delivery. It is an old wives’ tale that once nesting urges begin, labor is about to come on.</i><br />
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<i>Nesting is common and is considered to be an instinct to prepare for birth, but not all pregnant women experience the nesting instinct.</i><br />
<i>It is common for women to get the urge to clean and organize during the spring, thus the old adage, “spring cleaning.”</i><br />
<i>Some speculate that this is triggered from being cooped up all winter and wanting something new.</i><br />
<i>Others believe that the desire to get outside and enjoy the weather leads some women to organize the house, so they are free to go enjoy the outdoors.</i><br />
<i>If your baby is arriving late spring or into summer, you desire for nesting may be intensified. Nesting during pregnancy feelings might be triggered by:</i><br />
<i>Boredom and frustration from still being pregnant</i><br />
<i>Recognition that the baby’s care is going to take lots of your time and energy, and you want everything to be ready before the baby arrives</i><br />
<i>Excitement and anticipation of your new bundle of joy, and the desire to have everything just right"</i><br />
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While I agree with the APA, I think that nesting in many forms is normal and to be expected by most or all pregnant moms. It might not come as cleaning, but it might come as other ways. I have put together a list of ways that you might ALREADY be nesting, but also things that you might want to consider if you are feeling a "block" on what to do:<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Creativity during pregnancy</span><br />Ok, so we aren't all these amazing creative geniuses, but sometimes with hormonal triggers, it feels good to create something. That thing might be to paint a coffee table, sew a crib skirt, or to paint a piece of art. (I'm not talking crazy....but something like this is still pretty awesome!). If you decide to cloth diaper, you might take up sewing to save some mulah and to feel good about using your creative energy!</li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Money making ideas during pregnancy</span><br />Don't we all wish we could come up with ways to make some cash? Many times it's the pregnant woman with the answer! I think this is also a form of nesting. It makes sense because as our baby's due date approaches, we are becoming more aware of our circumstances in which the baby will be in. Sometimes if there is a financial strain, or an inability to afford certain things, you'll find that the ideas will be plentiful. Write those ideas down! Although you might not be able to attain all of them while you are pregnant, you might be looking for creative ways to pay for expensive baby items after the bundle arrives!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You really need to be thinking about this. For example: cloth diapering. This is the biggest one. Decide if you CAN do it (if you are working, it will be harder!), and if you can, HOW! Decide on what type of diapers you plan to use, a plan of whether you will<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/diaper/products/cloth-diaper-cover-pattern-one-size-fits-all" target="_blank"> make your own cloth diapers</a>, or buy them, where to keep the dirty ones, research how to wash them properly, and get your ducks in a row.<br />
Other budgeting ideas will be adding in a "baby" section to your budget to cover the necessary things that you need as your baby gets older (bumbo seats, car seats, high chairs, baby carriers, sippy cups etc).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Food preparation's gone wild during pregnancy</span></div>
Have you ever been to the grocery store for one thing and you end up buying 6 lbs of carrots, 12 lbs of apples, a box of tomatoes (that of course you plan to can later), and a plethora of other veggies or food items? This is also a form of nesting.<br />
If you have ever had a baby previously, you know the strain that the sleepless nights puts on your body and brain. It makes sense that during the pregnacy and especially at the end of pregnancy, you will start to crave, desire, or intensely want healthy foods. You might even find that some cravings quickly fade away (like chocolate) and others fill their place (like avocados or pineapple).<br />
Another thing that you might find is that at the end of your pregnancy, a good diet/lifestyle change might be in order. If you find that certain foods make you feel tired or bloated, cut them out! Whatever food choices you make during the last few weeks of pregnancy will effect how you feed your body after the baby is born. This is an excellent way to use your nesting instinct to create lasting lifestyle changes that you can feel proud about. <br />
<i>A grain free or paleo lifestyle is what I'm currently working on, and although I believe it is partially nesting instinct, I want to conscientiously make better choices NOW so that LATER (while nursing, sleepless nights and weight loss after pregnancy) I will reap the benefits.</i><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remodeling during pregnancy is nesting!</span><br />This isn't as crazy as it may seem. If you already had plans to remodel things, or to rejuvenate a room, swinging a hammer isn't going to hurt you OR your baby. In fact, the exercise involved will be excellent. If you are on working on a crazy project, you will be stretching and using muscles that you wouldn't otherwise, and it's excellent for you and your upcoming labor! Just use safe practices like wearing a mask when using oil based products or sanding drywall.<br />I have used my 'pregnant creative energy' during this pregnancy as a way to bust out many projects in my home that I have been putting off! I keep thinking about how wonderful it will be to hold my precious girl in a beautiful space. I just finished my bedroom and now I am tackling the kitchen cabinets.<br />You might even decide to do a project which will make your life easier when baby arrives. For instance, we are planning on knocking out walls later, but there are some preparations that have to be done first (like building a pantry) in my home. This is next on my husband's "honey do list" and I am pushing for it. You bet I'll be right there with him building it!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is entirely normal. Especially during the last half of pregnancy. You will find that you feel like you cannot be away from home. If you work outside the home, you will want to cancel every other commitment. If someone suggests a trip, you are quick to make an excuse to stay home. <br />
You don't have to make too many excuses. Simply say, "I'm nesting and I can't be away from home that often or I become stressed." True story. Women who get this way feel very stressed when out and about, or when they get back home. Moms feel like they cannot keep up with their world, so "how will I be able to do it when the baby comes!?" Just remember that you WILL keep up when baby comes. Laundry will wait, dinner can be cereal, and the kids will manage without you helicoptering over them. It's ok to cancel play dates and visits so that you can keep up with your world, and do your nesting projects.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Teach your children how they can help!</span><br />If you haven't already started, you need to start talking to your older kids. I'm talking ALL children that are over 3 years old. Explain to older children how things are changing so that they can understand why you are changing their routines, and they will happily help you. All of my children know that I'm tired and feel like I can't get things done. They are ALL helping do chores and learning new responsibilities. They understand when I tackle a new project and I explain to them why it's good that we do it before the baby comes. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Teach the young toddlers how to come when they are called. How to STOP when you say "no". And how to stay next to you for longer periods of time. Sometimes you can simply have them hold your hand while you walk through the house, or sit with you while you fold laundry, or stand with you while you do dishes. Teach them to stay next to you so that when you are nursing your baby for 45 minuets at a time, it won't be a stretch for them to stay in the same room where you can see them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well I hope this was a helpful list for you. I'd love to hear more suggestions on what to do at the end of pregnancy, or ways to nest successfully. I'm in the last trimester of this pregnancy so I am trying to fit in all of my final plans! Send me or comment your ideas!</div>
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-70877903330293418162016-06-15T14:33:00.000-04:002016-06-15T14:33:03.523-04:00How I made my crib skirt from a sheetThis is a simple tutorial on how I made my crib skirt from a sheet. It's a ruffled skirt that fits any crib but I'll tell you some hints on how you can tailor yours to fit your needs. This could be for a beginner, but I don't explain the basting or hemming process. :)<br />
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Step 1. I started with a twin size sheet. It measured 66x96". I threw it in the dryer to get the wrinkles out and drew a diagram on how I wanted to cut it.<br />
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Step 2. I chose to tear it instead of cutting it. It was super fast. The first thing that I did was tear off all of the hems.<br />
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Step 3. Cut (or tear) the pieces.<br />
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Cut 5, 10" x 60" pieces (60" give or take a few) for the skirt<br />Cut 1, 28.5" x 53" piece for the body<br />
Here is the sheet cutting diagram.<br />
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Step 4: Attach the 10x60" strips together on the 10" ends. This will make a verrrrrrrrry long strip.<br />
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Step 5: Hem or serge one long edge.<br />I chose to serge mine with a rolled hem because I like the look of the contrasting white fabric for my nursery. You could easily just make a small hem.<br />
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Step 6: Cut your pieces. The total length of your long strip should be a little more than about 300 inches.<br />Cut 2, 100" strips and 2, 50" strips from the long strip. Discard any remaining strip.<br />
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Step 7:<br />Hem the 10" sides of each of the 4 strips.<br />
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Step 8:<br />Sew a double basting stitch on each 'raw' edge of each short, 50" strips.<br />
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Step 9:<br />Gather the raw edge of the 50" strips by pulling on the bobbin threads of the basted stitches.<br />
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Step 10: Lay the ruffled edge onto the 53" edge of the body piece. This will help determine how short to make the ruffled edge.<br />
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Step 11: Tie the threads once the gathers are at the proper length. Then evenly disperse the gathers.<br />
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Step 12. Sew the ruffled edge of the skirt onto the raw edge of the body piece. I sewed mine so that none of the gathered stitches would show. It's pretty rough because I didn't pin it. I figured with a cute ruffled edge, you wouldn't notice if it was a tad uneven.<br />
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Step 13. After the short strip of ruffles are done, do the large strips of ruffles.<br />When you attach the large strips to the body piece, overlap the small strips about 1/2-1" so that there won't be any raw edges when you are finished.<br />
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Step 14. Snip all of your strings and enjoy having a super oober cute ruffled crib skirt!<br />
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-7056191989984664772016-06-13T10:51:00.001-04:002016-06-13T10:51:58.984-04:00Reversible Baby Romper TutorialRecently I was asked to design a reversible baby romper for baby boys. Cute baby boy clothes are hard to find patterns for, so I decided that I was up for the challenge. Elijah is still leary of modeling for me, but I did snap a few adorable pictures of this process so I hope you enjoy it!<br />
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The first thing that I did was start with my shorts pattern and my reversible jumper pattern. I wanted something that fit as great as the jumper did on the bodice, but with the great fitting shorts as well. After almost an entire day of adjusting pattern pieces and finagling ideas, I finally had my design. It couldn't be more perfect! I needed it to have a large range of sizes, so you'll find this one in sizes newborn to 36 months.<br />
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I knew that I didn't want the typical romper design which had a seam up the front. I wanted something with a bodice that one could embroider on, or have a cute contrasting fabric. I also knew that I wanted this pattern to be used with woven fabrics, so it had to fit perfectly.<br />
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So after I made the initial romper, I was hooked! It's just <strike>beautiful </strike>handsome and fits like a dream!<br />
I even made a tutorial video to go with it! You can find the video here: <br />
<a href="https://mammacandoit.com/pages/how-to-sew-a-romper">https://mammacandoit.com/pages/how-to-sew-a-romper</a><br />
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Once the pattern was made, I sent it to the person who originally requested the design. She gave me great tips on what I could do to improve the pattern as well as a beautiful picture of her first one that she is putting in her etsy shop!<br />
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<br />Today, after edits, I am finally posting the final pattern and have it available on my website. You can find it here: <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-clothes/products/reversible-baby-romper-pattern" target="_blank">Reversible Baby Romper Pattern</a><br /><br />
Overall, this project was really fun and I would love to do another one that someone has for me! Special requests are so much fun!<br />
<br />mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-81033702737551247462016-05-16T13:51:00.002-04:002016-05-16T13:51:38.307-04:00How to make a Newborn Baby hatI can't believe that my pregnancy is half way over! I need to start thinking about newborn clothes and hats. Today I put together a pattern, tutorial and video of how to make a newborn baby hat. I love it! My girlfriend is coming over tomorrow with her brand new sweetheart so that I can model the hat. I can't wait! I have been recycling t-shirts like a crazy person and this is the perfect way to do it!<br />
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My inner "freak out" is usually associated with expensive clothing, or clothes that take me a while to make. So I am combating that by making him shorts and cut offs out of t-shirts! In fact, I found a new way to whip out my <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-clothes/products/baby-cut-off-t-shirt-pattern" target="_blank">baby cut off t-shirt </a>even faster by recycling the binding of the existing t-shirt. I even made a video for you. :)</div>
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**Please know that my tutorial in the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/baby-clothes/products/baby-cut-off-t-shirt-pattern" target="_blank">baby cut off tank top pattern</a> DOES show you how to properly attach binding to the neckline, as well as finish any edges. This video is simply a pattern adaption to whip out my sweetheart some play clothes. </div>
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-18997066339227264582016-04-23T20:33:00.000-04:002016-06-21T09:08:38.112-04:00What is the best cloth diaper?Are you ready for me to tell you what the best cloth diaper is? I'm talking best of all time. The reason that I love fluff....the reason that I don't mind washing them and hanging them meticulously on the clothesline. Are you ready?<br />
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I recently have been on a diaper kick. My current, and unexpected pregnancy has thrown me for a loop, and I realized that I needed a new diapering solution. I had an entire stash of one size pockets, and although I like them incredibly, they weren't holding up to my expectation.<br />
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Here's my list of what I needed in a diaper:<br />
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<li>A cloth diaper that would get clean easily with a front loader washing machine.</li>
<li>A cloth diaper that I wouldn't hate washing out in the toilet</li>
<li>A diaper that I could recycle my huge stack of t-shirts into</li>
<li>A diaper that's cheap to make. Making your own is cheaper....but still expensive sometimes</li>
<li>A diaper that was fast to make. I make my own, but don't have time to - really!</li>
<li>A diaper that the elastic/snaps would last a long time</li>
<li>A diaper that would fit my upcoming newborn AND my 1 yr old</li>
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I have seen and read countless articles on how to use a front loader washing machine with cloth diapers. I've tried all of the tactics. When we moved in August to our new home and traded in 'old faithful' washing machine for a beautiful front loading machine, my cloth diapering adventures became a nightmare. I was stricken with soap filled, rash causing, stink laden, awful cloth diapers. I hated it. I began to hate cloth diapers entirely and put them away. I never got the stink to go away unless I washed them BY HAND in the bathtub. No thank you.<br />
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What I needed was something that was natural fibers that would open up to get clean. My microfiber inserts were 2-3 layers thick, and the alova suede just had an odor that I couldn't remove. Blast.<br />
I started by using a diaper cover that I had made for claire 3 years ago. Yes, I put a zebra print on my son. He didn't care. :) I paired it with a prefold that I had laying around. To my suprise, I liked it. It c got clean. And I could re-use the cover. I used a snappi to close it, but it was hard to close around my tubby Elijah. Once he started to poop in them, I didn't like this plan so much. The poop came right out of the prefold and on my lovely zebra print. No thanks. So much for this plan. I wanted something inside that would keep my diaper cover semi clean....not plastered in poo!<br />
Next I tried a contoured diaper. I had whipped up one of these in no time. I wanted it to work SO SO SO bad because it was fast! Nope. Poo-splosion happened and I had a royal mess to dip in the toilet. yuck.<br />
I think it's fair to mention that the reason I kept on this idea, was because I knew that if I could get the cover OFF of the diaper, and any inserts/soakers removable, I would have a cleaner diaper. But the process of GETTING the diaper to the washing machine was making me gag.<br />
That's when I started looking at the rest of my list. Maybe I could find a different solution? That's when I remembered my giant box of t-shirts. I wanted to recycle them, so I started to cut them up into 'prefolds'. I just layed them in the diaper covers like the prefolds, which didn't help my gagging issue at all. And I tried to make them into contoured diapers too....but it wasn't fixing the issue. I wanted to try elastic in the legs, but I DID NOT want to spend 45 minutes per diaper to make them, so I waited a very very very long time. I finally decided to test it. I put elastic in the legs of my contoured diapers and VOILA I had a poop-holding piece of fantasticness. It literally took me 8 minutes, the FIRST time I made one. I hadn't thought about the time factor being from the snaps - but by not having snaps on these, I can whip them out incredibly quickly.<br />
By pairing this fitted diaper with a one size diaper cover, I officially have my ultimate favorite diaper.<br />
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So what about the rest of my list? Let me dive into my list of needs and how this diaper answers them all!<br />
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A cloth diaper that gets clean with a front loader</h3>
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The fitted diaper is made of two layers. I leave the middle open so that I can (and do) add inserts. I literally take the bottom of a t-shirt and cut it off - then I fold it. These make the perfect inserts because they come out in the wash and open up. Even the small amount of water that is in the front loading washing machine is able to get these babies clean. Because they are a natural fiber (cotton) instead of microfiber or alova, they don't need as much agitating to get sparkly clean.</div>
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A cloth diaper that's easy to wash in the toilet</h3>
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Because this diaper is separate from the PUL, I don't hate washing it in the toilet to get solids out. It seems that I hate rinsing any cloth diaper that has PUL in it because the PUL either splashes water at me, or holds water while I'm trying to rinse....thus, making it impossible to get all the yuck off. I also don't mind washing it in the toilet because it is very rare that anything gets on the cover, so I only have ONE thing to rinse off (as apposed to the prefold AND the cover during my testing phase).</div>
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<br />A diaper that I can recycle t-shirts into</h3>
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My initial thought with this, was to simply use the t-shirts as a soaker/insert. But I love that I can use a t-shirt for BOTH the diaper AND the insert. What a great way to recycle!<br />
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A diaper that's cheap make </h3>
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I make my own cloth diapers and I wanted one that was cheap to make. Using the t-shirts for both the diaper and the insert takes a huge cut off the cost. Plus the one size diaper cover means that I only have to make a few of those as well....from newborn to toddler. A set of fitted diapers (20 or so) and 6 covers will literally cost less than $50!</div>
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A cloth diaper that's fast to make </h3>
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Ok, I'm going to be honest. I love to sew, but I hate sewing things repeatedly. I want to be creative and be done with it. But when I sew cloth diapers, that normally take 45-60 minutes to make, I get overwhelmed after 2. I needed something that was fast to make, so that I could actually accomplish it! This diaper and covers do that. I can literally whip one diaper out in 8 minutes. A <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/cloth-diaper-cover-pattern-one-size-fits-all" target="_blank">cloth diaper cover</a> still takes about 45 minutes to make (because of the snaps), but in all, for a set of 20 diapers and 6 covers, Total time is less than 8 hours. That's something that I can come back to without feeling overwhelmed!<br />
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A diaper that will last a long time</h3>
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I needed a diaper that would last a long time. There's nothing worse than having a beautiful stack of cloth diapers, that quickly turn into nasty velcro/elastic/PUL that are un-usable.<br />
This diaper design keeps the important <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/cloth-diaper-cover-pattern-one-size-fits-all" target="_blank">cover </a>with the elastic and PUL in best shape of any other diapering system. Because you rarely have to wash them. The elastics in the fitted diapers might give out sooner than the covers, but at 8 minutes to make, I am ok replacing one or two eventually.</div>
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A diaper that will fit all sizes</h3>
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This combines my 'fast to make' and 'cheap to make'. I needed something that would fit all baby sizes so that I can get away with as little sewing as possible. This diaper has the answer. Because it fits all sizes from newborn to 'big', I don't have to worry about making a separate stash for each baby.<br />
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I hope this helps you make a great decision on how to cloth diaper your baby. Enjoy the <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/diaper/products/fitted-diaper-pattern" target="_blank">fitted diaper pattern</a> for free. :)<br />
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Please also check out my <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/products/cloth-diaper-cover-pattern-one-size-fits-all" target="_blank">cloth diaper cover pattern</a>. It fits this fitted diaper perfectly! It's a no fuss, less time consuming, wipeable, one size design. You'll love it!</div>
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mammacandoithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239904392918865728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2535097406557309305.post-41148084536179990962016-04-07T13:49:00.001-04:002016-04-18T15:29:49.432-04:00What type of cloth diapers should I use?At one point I had an article on different types of cloth diapers, but I can't find it! I've recently had a friend who is asking about the types of diapers out there, and what I think that she should sew for her new grandbaby. This is the perfect, short but sweet, list of what you want to know about the new cloth diaper systems available today. There are many more options available, such as wool, but I do not discuss that here. These are the basics.<br />
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Decide where the diapering is going to be taking place. If you are going to be taking your baby into a day care, or if you are on the go all the time, cloth diapering is still an option. If you are home with the baby most of the time, you can try out a myriad of different products to see what you like the most, before committing to an entire stash of one type of diaper.</div>
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Consider your cost. Diapering babies is expensive. Disposable diapers are an incredible expense. A few years ago, I did a cost comparison article between disposable diapers and one size, pocket, cloth diapers. Prices may have changed some since it was written, but it is still a very good comparison. You can see the article on <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/pages/cloth-diapers-vs-disposable-cost-breakdown" target="_blank">disposable vs cloth diapering costs</a> here. *I have learned and discovered even better cost options for cloth diapers since this article was written. I'll be discussing that below.</div>
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Consider your options of cloth diaper types. There are many, MANY types of cloth diapers available. All of those types have options as well. I'll be discussing the main types as well as my favorites here. You can sew your own with many different cloth diaper patterns, but before you buy, know what you want!</div>
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This is what most cloth diaper users gravitate toward when they are starting to cloth diaper their babies. An all in one diaper is literally, "all in one". The diaper is sized similarly to the sizes of disposables, it's either velcro or snaps, and it has the 'soaker' built right in. There is usually a soft, fabric against the baby's skin which pulls moisture away from the body. There is a waterproof cover built right in. There is elastic in the legs, with or without gussets. There may or may not be a place to insert MORE 'soakers' inside the diaper itself. </div>
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AIO diaper is typically the more expensive option because of how many diapers that the user needs. Because everything is built in, there is not the option to re-use the cover. This diaper is washed after every use. The sizes of the diaper range from 3-6, depending on the brand, and you'll need about 20-24 diapers per size. This is time consuming to make yourself, and expensive no matter which way you slice it. There is less adjust-ability for adding/removing soaker fabric for nap times or awake times.</div>
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They feel like a disposable diapers to people who are new to cloth diapering. There is less room for error. The diapers fit great with each change, regardless of who is doing it. There isn't a need to 'educate' day care providers or husbands on how to use them, because they are easy, and straight forward.</div>
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This is my favorite type of diaper system. An all in two is a diaper system in TWO parts. The soaking fabric and the cover. The soaking fabric can be elaborate, such as a diaper itself (also called a fitted), with wings and elastic and snaps, or it can be simple. A simple example would be a 'lay in' t-shirt, or prefold.<br />
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The cover is usually wipeable to use for many diaper changes until it's soiled. You don't have to wash the cover with every change. </div>
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The covers last longer (The fabric for the cover is the most expensive part of the diapering system), the elastic in the legs lasts longer, they are faster to make because instead of 24 diapers, you only need about 12-15 covers, they are significantly cheaper than other types of diaper systems. AI2's are usually fast drying since the insides come apart (which is cheaper in electricity and better for the diapers in general). </div>
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These are my second favorite. A pocket diaper is similar to an AIO, except the insert (soaker), is entirely removable. It usually needs to be removed before washing, but after washing, you stuff the soaker back into it and it becomes just like an AIO. This is the better option to an actual AIO because they are better washing and faster drying.</div>
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Its gross to remove the soaker from the diaper after use sometimes. It takes a few extra minutes to stuff the soaker back into the pocket on washing day. You must change the entire diaper with each diaper change, which means that PUL (waterproof fabric), elastic, and velcro won't last as long.</div>
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They are a great way to get the AIO functionality without sacrificing cleanliness. The soaker fabric can be made out of whatever you want, and if it's a folded soaker, it will open up, clean better, and dry faster. </div>
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Consider your options of features in the cloth diaper that you want.</div>
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One Size Diapers</h4>
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One size diapers mean that they are 'one size fits all' from about 8 lbs to 32 lbs. This is an excellent option for people who are using the AI2 or the pocket diapering system. Typically there is a snap down rise, or adjustable, buttonhole elastic which allows the diapers to fit such a wide range. One size options are an excellent choice to keep costs and time spent sewing down to a minimum.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/diaper/products/one-size-diaper-pattern" target="_blank">Get the One Size Fits All Diaper PatternHere</a></td></tr>
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I have a TWO SIZE diaper system pattern available on my website that is a two size AIO. This is an option for the person who wants the convenience of the AIO without the cost of so many sizes. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/diaper/products/aio-cloth-diaper-pattern-2-size-system" target="_blank">Get the Two Size AIO Diaper PatternHere</a></td></tr>
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Some people are crazy for gussets. I am not. I personally feel like they are bulky and unnecessary. I don't find that they hold in any extra 'stuff' more than un-gusseted diapers. If the fit is right, without gaps on the legs, you diaper will hold up exceptionally well without gussets. My <a href="https://mammacandoit.com/collections/diaper/products/one-size-diaper-pattern" target="_blank">pattern for the one size pocket diaper</a> has an option of gussets though for the die-hard gusset lovers. :)</div>
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Some diapers have FOE elastic, and some have hidden elastic. FOE stands for "fold over elastic" which is used on the edges of some diaper covers or diaper systems. It's usually quite soft and lasts quite a while. The FOE elastic usually goes around the entire diaper. </div>
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The hidden elastic option is when the elastic is hidden inside a casing in the legs and back of diaper. This is my preferred elastic method. This is the easiest to replace if the elastic gets worn out after multiple babies. I also find that FOE elastic gets pilled and snags easily in the washing machine if you have any velcro on your diaper stash at all.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foe around the entire diaper cover. <br />
This cover also has extra gussets.</td></tr>
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Snaps are my favorite hands down. Velcro is nice for the person who is on the fence about cloth diapering and wants a good way to keep the diapers as close to disposable as possible. The problem with velcro is that IT IS DISPOSABLE itself. After only a few washings, you will notice big time pilling in the velcro and that it needs to be replaced after only a short time. Plastic/resin snaps are incredible. They will outlast the diaper itself, they will look brand new until you stop using them. They are strong and toddlers can't remove them.</div>
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Snap in soakers and hip snaps</h4>
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Some diaper brands are big on making theirs seem like the best with multiple options such as hip snaps and snap in soakers, and other snap like functionality. Don't buy into it. A hip snap is a snap that one puts on your baby's hip of the diaper to keep the front wings from 'sagging'. Sagging only happens when a diaper doesn't fit properly, or if it's loaded down with contents that need changing.</div>
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Snap in soakers seem good in theory, but it really is an unnecessary expense of time and bulk.</div>
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Snappis, boingo,</h4>
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This is a snappi. It's excellent for using instead of pins if you wanted to attach a prefold to baby (instead of a lay in). They are very inexpensive from greenmountaindiapers.com</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the boingo. These are great for attaching to a prefold or flat diaper to hold in place around baby.</td></tr>
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Important notes for front loading washing machines</h4>
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Up until I owned a front loader, I didn't know that it was any different for cloth diapering. It IS. This is what I have learned.</div>
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I never had to with my top loading machine. They agitated right out and got plenty clean before. With a top loader, there is less water used, so the soakers don't agitate out. They usually form a ball inside the pocket diaper and don't get entirely clean. </div>
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Oddly, you don't need very much detergent to clean cloth diapers in a front loader. I use about a tablespoon for an entire load, and sometimes I wonder if that's too much. I wash on hot/cold with the extra water function enabled. Then I do a repeat cycle WITHOUT soap to make sure it's all rinsed out. Every couple weeks, I will do ANOTHER repeat cycle to make sure that there are not suds in the diapers at all. If there are suds, I will repeat the 'soapless' cycle until the suds are non existent.<br />
I also find that I never have to use bleach anymore, nor do I want to. Because the soap is so hard to rinse out, the bleach is as well....which is very very very hard on the fabrics in the diaper.<br />
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If you can manage to use a pocket instead of an AIO, do it. If you can use an AI2 instead of anything else, DO IT. If the soakers in the diaper can be folded into shape (like a prefold or tshirt) instead of serged together into a bulkier, more convenient shape, then go for the folded. The more 'removable' and 'open' your diaper can be, the quicker it will get clean, and the quicker it will dry. The more 'attached' and 'convenient' the diaper is, the more rinsing you will have to do on washing day. </div>
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<b>My ultimate favorite diaper stash</b></h4>
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My very favorite diaper stash, for all the reasons that I wrote above, is the One Size AI2. I use a fitted diaper that is made from t-shirts, and I make it fast by simply using a snappi instead of adding snaps. I use a diaper cover that uses all snaps and no velcro. I also make them with hidden elastic instead of FOE. I never use hip snaps. I reach for these first!</div>
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You may find that you hate this idea! It's totally ok if you have a different opinion! I've cloth diapered 5 babies before I finally decided on a favorite. Make a little bit of everything if you are unsure, and see what you reach for first, how they wash up, and what works for your family. </div>
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It's kind of funny to say that my favorite is the AI2, because I actually don't have a written pattern for it yet. I am working on that later this month, so be watching!<br />
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Do you have a favorite diaper stash? What are your reasons? If you've cloth diapered for a while, what are some pointers that you think others should know?</div>
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