Tutorials & help with sewing.
This style of pocket is more of an intermediate project. This tutorial shows an All-In-One pocket being sewn. To make a fitted diaper pocket you will follow the same instructions except you will have absorbent fabric in place of the PUL. I use the cloth diaper pattern available at Amber Perry Patterns...
This is a very easy way to make a great pocket diaper. This tutorial shows an All-In-One pocket being sewn. To make a fitted diaper pocket you will follow the same instructions except you will have absorbent fabric in place of the PUL. I use the cloth diaper pattern available at Amber...
I just finished sewing up a few new cloth diapers for my daughter. They are quick & easy to make when you use the following tips… I use the pattern from Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. Add a cute cotton flannel print to give your diapers a little extra personality. 1 1/2 yards of...
We love hummus at our house! Unfortunately it’s a bit on the expensive side when you’re on a strict budget. I’ve had a hard time finding a recipe that tasted “right” to everyone in our household who eats it. Here is the recipe that I have finally come up with that makes us all...
Here are two videos about how to sew elastic into cloth diapers. I use the pattern available at Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy. The first video is me sewing an all-in-one cloth diaper. This same method is used for sewing all-in-ones and fitted diapers that are turned and topstitched. In this video I am...
I have been sewing fold over elastic onto diapers for several years and am sharing my sewing tips with you! Fold over elastic (FOE) is wonderful for binding cloth diaper covers, fitted diapers and all-in-ones. I use the diaper cover pattern available at Amber Perry Patterns on Etsy.
My daughter has been rapidly outgrowing her warm winter pajamas. She’s left with her sleeveless summer nightgowns. Which just won’t do in winter. As much as I’d like to sew up some new pajamas or flannel gowns for her, my time is pretty tight right now. The answer came from knitting inspiration. I had...
*This post taken from my old blog. Original writing July 2008. You know that really ugly tie you wish your main man didn’t have? Well here’s an excellent way to put it to good use while ensuring that he will not be wearing it ever again. OK, seriously, you can use any tie. Even...
*This post taken from my old blog. Original writing March 2009. With our 4th baby I finally figured out some bibs I really like. There are two types. Today I’m covering the towel bibs. I love these. They’re soft, absorbent, and look great wash after wash. I found some great towels on sale at...
