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Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : So I never made them for Hollie,...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:52:47 +0000

Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 32316
Posted: 18�April�2010 at 7:52am

So I never made them for Hollie, but I'm going to attempt some microfleece ones today for the wee newborn :)

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : Oooh cheers luv!!!!

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:34:58 +0000

Author: Babe
Subject: 32316
Posted: 11�April�2010 at 8:34am

Oooh cheers luv!!!!

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : BUMP for Babe

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:26:35 +0000

Author: rachndean
Subject: 32316
Posted: 11�April�2010 at 8:26am

*BUMP* for Babe

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : Just finished 2 pairs of pants...

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:02:32 +0000

Author: Peanut
Subject: 32316
Posted: 18�March�2010 at 2:02pm

Just finished 2 pairs of pants for the boys off one of the links above. Super super easy and managed to make them in an hour!

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : You guys have inspired me to try...

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:22 +0000

Author: rachndean
Subject: 32316
Posted: 18�March�2010 at 1:41pm

You guys have inspired me to try and make something OTHER than cushion covers and duvet covers for the kids rooms. Im off to buy some fleece now

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : Haha go Peanut! Thanks heaps...

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:19:50 +0000

Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 32316
Posted: 18�March�2010 at 8:19am

Haha go Peanut!

Thanks heaps guys

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : hehe, this thread inspired me...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:46:06 +0000

Author: Peanut
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 9:46pm

hehe, this thread inspired me and I pulled out the machine to make some DC pants for my son...instead I whiped up a skirt for myself and 2 taggies

Wish I had a girl to sew for thou as there are some super cute and easy to make patterns on some of those links.

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : Agree with the tracing around...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:44:19 +0000

Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 6:44pm

Agree with the tracing around pants that fit! Here's a pair of PUL pants I made (the legs are the same length, I promise, just sitting funny!)

If you could get some PUL from Greenbeans, and then make them double layered (fleece + pul), they'll be warm AND waterproof!

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : You could check out the second...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:52:04 +0000

Author: Nutella
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 3:52pm

You could check out the second hand shop to see if they have any patterns there, coz trust me, from experience, it is a pain working out sticking the pieces of paper together to make the pattern haha!
Yeah and for pants should be able to make them with two pieces not four, a lot easier.
And if you want super warm pants then make them reversible, ie line the fleece with fleece..not sure if I could explain exactly what I mean....

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : one example another example made...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:45:06 +0000

Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 11:45am

one example

another example made from a T-shirt

this one is quite high tech

some ones that make good costumes/baggy pants one that is friendly for cloth daipers

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : Right, first thing you need to...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:35:02 +0000

Author: MissAngel
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 11:35am

Right, first thing you need to do is get a foot for that machine of yours! Make sure you write down the brand/name/number for your machine and go to the right shops :D
Second, you dont need to get all the binding and crap, just get you some fabric and cotton to match, pins and some elastic!

Go to Google, put in 'toddler pants pattern' in the search and off you go! if you click on the images option, you'll be able to see pictures of what you want before you have to wade thru millions of results.

http://images.google.co.nz/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=toddler%20pants%20pattern&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi <--- thats the search link.

You might find it easier with the patterns that are only 2 pieces instead of the 4 - I make all of Thomas's trackies like this, they're great!

Also, weigh up the price of the stuff you need to buy compared to the cost of 2nd hand at SaveMart or op shops.
Good on you for getting into sewing! I started a year ago, bought myself a decent machine and have never looked back :D

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : What about using some of her pants...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:09:17 +0000

Author: BeLoved
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 10:09am

What about using some of her pants that you already have and making your own pattern from them, thats what I would do. Turn the pants inside out and fold them in half at the crutch and cut out a pattern onto paper (you should end up with 4 pieces) the back legs should be larger in the bum to allow for the nappy and just make the pattern slightly larger in general to allow for the seams and the waistband etc.

NOTE: this is coming from someone who has not sewn in a long time so don't take my word for it that it will work!

Online Sewing Instructions for the Crazy? : I'm taking my 16month old...

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:02:39 +0000

Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 32316
Posted: 17�March�2010 at 10:02am

I'm taking my 16month old to a camp with around 4000 odd teenagers. Over Easter, bring on the dependable weather!

So it's time to get out the sewing machine and make a whole lot of mocrofleece garments for the mud etc etc. She has some thermals and stuff, but we just want to take as much as possible that doesn't matter if it gets ruined.

Does anyone know of some online websites with really basic patterns for toddler tops/pants etc? Like total novice I'm going to need to relearn how to thread elastic type pants?

Also what do I want on my shopping list? I have...a machine, minus a foot. So I need a foot. Chalk, pins, maybe some form of binding? anything else?

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