baby stuff!

my dear friend katy is having her first baby next month, so i wanted to make some things for the wee one. after receiving a big box of adorable fabric and a request to make bumper pads, a blanket and a crib skirt i got to work. i found an online tutorial for the bumper pads and the blanket, but the crib skirt was more of a challenge. after this project i am happy to say i am no longer rusty, and definitely want to keep the sewing momentum up.

i made 24 linen ties for these, and that was more of a mental challenge than a physical one. the one thing that i have a hard time with in a project is repetition. i get bored really easily and want to move on to the next part, but some things just have to get done. i powered through the turning right side in/pressing section with a bottle of wine and the bachelor (yes, i'm watching it this season...and i am a little ashamed).

the back of the blanket is that soft minky fabric. i will die a happy woman if i never have to use this stuff again. i don't have a walking foot or a serger so stretchy fabric is not my friend. sewing it together required a lot of patience and few choice expletives. i made this blanket on the larger side so that the little one can use it into the toddler years, but there was some left over minky and elephant fabric, and since i am obviously a glutton for punishment, i made another smaller blanket that can be used right from day one.

this is the back of the crib skirt. i did a box pleat with the elephants on the insert. this is the part of the project i was most proud of. i finished all of the seams with my overcast foot using the serging stitch which made all the difference. it felt really finished and clean. i had a great time working on this project, and i can't wait to meet this babe! i just hope he/she likes elephants...

Comments

[Jenni]

I've seen the finished project in person and it is a-mazing! Such a lucky baby and mama to have your friendship and sewing skills.

Also, I've been watching the bachelor too; such a guilty pleasure.:)

[Mon]

so adorable!