Super Cute, Super Easy Burp Cloth

Try this cute Burp Cloth as a gift for the

newbaby in town...

First, get some soft, fuzzy fabric,

and TWO fun cotton prints to make the burp cloth. Next, cut the soft fabric in your desired size.

Mine was 6inches x 12inches.
Then, cut your TWO fabrics in 3 equal sizes
that will match your backing.

Next, sew up the 3 strips.
These strips will be in alternating colors.

They will look like this (below)...

these fabrics are the same brand

and compliment each other well.

Next, place the backing (right side facing right side)

towards the sewed up cotton fabric.

Pin along the edges,

leaving one side open.

Then sew up the three sides.

Then, turn the last end under and pin.

Then sew along the edge....

but don't stop there...

Sew the open edge up,

then keep sewing around the other three sides,

creating a nice edging for the burp cloth.

I added some regular rick-rack down the middle for some flair!

And made a matching bib to boot!

Love this set!!

The burp cloth cost pennies,

took me less than an hour,

and is a SUPER cute gift to bless the new baby in town!

Have fun!!

Simple Seasonal Tea Towel Tutorial

Okay Ladies...

here's another simple gift that you can make

for pennies,

and give away as a gift.

Here we go...

First, get some fabric

and some shapes of seasonal items

that you want to put on your tea towels.

I chose simple, triangular Christmas trees

and holly with berries.

I bought a 5-pack of flour sacks,

otherwise known as tea towels...

there in the dish towel section at Target.

Wash and iron the flour sacks FIRST.

Then, trace your holiday items onto Heat N Bond.

Next, iron the Heat N Bond to the fabric.

Then peel off the white paper backing

(like this picture shows).

Next, iron the fabric

(with the sticky side facing the flour sack).

I made a triangle tree and added a small brown trunk.

For the holly,
I traced it out of a Christmas book,
and followed the same instructions as above.

After your items are ironed on,
sew along edge with your sewing machine...


like so!
Then add some jumbo rick-rack
and pin underneath the holly.
Sew that up on both ends.
Don't forget to tuck both ends under on both sides
and secure with sewing machine
to avoid fraying.


I actually sewed the rick-rack by going up and down
in the curves.

Iron afterwards,

and you are DONE!

These are really nice gifts for...

Teachers,

Hostesses of Holiday Parties,

Parents,

Grandparents,

and Friends.

If you don't feel like sewing,

I have a few left!

$6 Each

or 2 for $5

Email me if you want them

and I'll send them your way!

Happy Sewing!

Twins...TWO for One Tutorial!

Hi Crafters!

Here is a cute gift idea for some

TWINS that you know!

First, pick some fabric that could work

for both a boy and a girl.

Start with a onesie.

Iron on Heat N Bond on three different fabric colors.

Cut out in circles, going from largest to smallest.

Sew on top of them to secure.

Cut out a large circle..

I used a cereal bowl.

Take a needle and thread and make a yo-yo.

Basically, weave the needle in and out along the folded edge.

Then pull the thread.

This will tighten the yo-yo into shape.

Secure the center of the yo-yo with the

needle and thread again to keep it together.

Then, handsew it to the top of the circles.

This creates dimension and flair for the flower.

Next, I took a one-inch ribbon,

and twisted it along the right side of the onesie.

This created a stem.

I sewed along the center to secure in place.

Then I made a little leaf with the extra ribbon.

For the skirt, I took a half yard (or less) of fabric.

I sewed it right side to right side.

Then I made a waist band by

ironing one inch down on one end.

I sewed it on the closest edge near the iron fold,

which left enough room for the elastic to go through.

Don't forget to leave an inch or so open for the elastic.

I took a safety pin and attached it to the elastic.

Next, I threaded it through the waistband,

sewed the elastic together,

then sewed up the fabric waistband.

I added some cuteness to the bottom of the skirt.

The bottom was folded under and ironed to make a nice seam.

I sewed on these red balls along the very edge.

The skirt is done...

simple.

sweet.

cute.

Here's the finished look!

Okay....now for the boy outfit.
I took a onesie,
and some matching fabric from the girl's skirt.
I ironed on Heat N Bond,
then traced and cut out a long neck tie.

I peeled off the backing and ironed it to the onesie,
smack-dab in the middle.
Then sewed along the edges.

Next, I hand traced TWO sides of a vest
that matched the measurements of the onesie.

I pinned over the long neck tie.
Then sewed along the edges.

I added some handsewn buttons to finish it off.

ALL DONE!

Phew!

This took me a few hours or so to make,

but it was well worth it.

HUGE congrats to the Heinrich Twins...

we love you already sweet ones!

Happy First Birthday!

Sorry it's been awhile ladies!

I've been BUSY with life and haven't done many projects.

Here's a REALLY cute and easy baby girl gift

that you need to try!

First, take a plain onesie (minus the teddy bear in the corner). Get your Heat N Bond and some fun pinkish fabric

for the (birthday girl's) crown.

Trace the crown on the Heat N Bond,

iron it to the fabric, &

cut it out.

Next, do the same technique with the Number One

(because little baby girl is turning ONE)!

Place the One where you think looks cute.

I placed mine over the teddy bear (of course).

Then I placed the crown in the middle of the One,

just to make it look a little more balanced

on the onesie.

Then iron in place.

Next, you will sew in light pink thread

overtop of the One and the crown.

This washes nicely and will stay put on the onesie.

The onesie is done...

onto the Tutu.

Take some one-inch elastic.

Measure it to the baby's waist.

Then make it one inch smaller, so it won't slide down.

Sew a little square on the tips of the elastic.

This will secure it in place.

Next, take strips of tulle in the length you want to make the tutu.
Double that size because you are going to fold it in half,
and make a slip-knot to secure it on the elastic.
This pic shows what the waist band should look like
with the tulle in a slip-knot.



Finally, tie a little bow in ribbon to the elastic.
Or you can glue gun a big flower,
or whatever other embellishment you would like.

Here's the finished tutu...
cute, huh?!

I added some iron-on rhinestones to the tips of the crown

on the onesie...

some bling for the babe.

The total outfit is very inexpensive,

quick to make,

and looks cute for a little cutie's

first birthday.

Happy Birthday, Miss Alyssa!

20 Minute Table Runner Tutorial (2nd Edition)

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Okay, now for the tutorial:

First you get a simple rectangle of your

favorite fabric and rick-rack.

My fabric is from my mom's old stash...

probably from the 70's!

But it's super cute! Next, you sew three sides together

(right side to right side),

leaving one side open.

Then, pull the right side out

(so you can see the print facing outward).

Pin the last side together

and sew it up.

Follow that up with a seam

around ALL 4 sides.

This will create a good edging for the table runner.

Next, iron all sides down. Then, sew on the rick-rack in whatever style you want.
I sewed it length-wise,
so more rick-rack is visible.

That's it...you are done!

It is just a little spice to put on your
coffee table, side table, or even diningroom table.
I placed snacks and goodies on it for our guests the other night...
it lightens up the room
and brings a freshness to plain 'ol wood colored tables.
Good luck!

Leg Ruffle Onesie Tutorial

First, get a plain onesie and two strips of 5"x20" of your favorite fabric.
Next, sew (right side to right side)
both strips of fabric,
leaving one opening to flip over... like so.
Use a chop stick to get the right sides showing outward.

Then, begin to pin and pleat the fabric,

like an accordian style.

The best part of this method is that the pleats are clean,

the edges are good,

and the pleating looks more professional than a raw edge.

After pinning,

begin to sew along the leg/thigh portion of the onesie.

Use white thread on the bobbin,

so that the thread is not seen one the onesie.

Make a Yo-Yo...

trace a circle (of a bowl or coffee cup).

Take a piece of thread and needle...

and stitch through the entire edge of the circle...

then pull tight.

This will create a Yo-Yo...

the last step is to bind the center of the yo-yo together

by stitching through the center and tying a knot.

Add a button that matches...

and stitch to onesie!

Tah-dah!

All done!

This simple,

sweet,

and makes a plain 'ol onesie look

ADORABLE!