This week, I finally finished this…
My Handmade “Boutique Baby” gift Collection…
Warning:
This is a long post with a couple of tutorials, links and LOTS of pictures!
I finally wrapped up (literally) my handmade baby gifts.
I think I got a little DIY-happy but I really wanted to create a handmade boutique baby collection. Everything was so easy and I just couldn’t stop. 😉 I shared the sweet banner I made a few weeks ago…
as well as the Super Easy No Sew Tutu Tutorial
(This is the one I made for my niece’s 1st birthday when I took her pictures as her gift but I made one for the gift collection too.)
(This is the one I made for my niece’s 1st birthday when I took her pictures as her gift but I made one for the gift collection too.)
Here’s what else I tucked inside the gift box:
Baby Legwarmers Tutorial
Materials: A pair of ladies size socks (these ones are from Target – I had a hard time finding the right pink). Scissors and thread/sewing machine (or by hand).
1. Lay out each (ladies)sock and cut just above the heel. Set the “leg” part of the sock aside.
2. Cut the ‘heels’ and ‘toes’ of each off.
3. Fold the ‘foot’ part of the sock in half (underneath) so inside and out shows the right side of the fabric and makes a ‘cuff’.
4. Slide ‘leg’ part into ‘cuff’ all right sides out, lining up the raw edge.
5. Pin 3 layers together evenly, lining up the raw edge.
6. Sew as close to the edge as you can, making sure to capture 3 layers.
7. Trim if necessary and flip up cuff. Cute legwarmer from ladies socks!
Handmade Peony Headband Tutorial
Materials: Plain elastic headband, silk peony and rhinestone. Hot glue.
1. I used a wipes container to stretch headband.
2. Disassem
ble the silk peony. Use wire cutters if necessary.
ble the silk peony. Use wire cutters if necessary.
3. Hot glue layers of the flower onto the elastic headband.
4. Add layers until as full as desired.
5. Hot glue rhinestone into center. Let dry.
Ta-da! Pretty BIG flower headband!
And using these beautiful fabrics (fabric.com) and baby flannel for the backing (reversible bibs, aprons and burp cloths from Joann Fabrics).
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Premier Prints Trey Stripe Bella Pink/Cozy DC-300 |
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Premier Prints Royal Suzani Bella Pink/Cozy UK-719 |
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Premier Prints Twill Suzani Cozy/Bella Pink UK-706 |
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Premier Prints Madison Cozy/Bella Pink DC-298 |
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Premier Prints Dandelion White/Bella Pink DC-323 |
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Premier Prints Gisella Cozy/Bella Pink DC-248 |
I sewed a few baby apron bibs, contoured burp cloths, a bib and some appliqued onesies.
Baby Apron Bibs
(Bapron Tutorial at Craftiness is not an Option)
Aren’t these sweet? Bib/Apron for baby!
(Bapron Tutorial at Craftiness is not an Option)
Aren’t these sweet? Bib/Apron for baby!
Contoured Burp Cloths
Bib
Appliqued Onesies Tutorial
1. Iron interfacing to fabric.
2. Trace shape onto paper side and cut out.
3. Peel away paper and iron onto onesie.
4. Iron applique into place in center of onesie.
Note: I drew on eyes using these!!! Sharpie Fabric Stain Markers!
(another project non-baby related utilizing these coming up!)
5. Stitch into place.
Ta-da!
Or cut shapes from fabric pattern:
argyle onesie tutorial (live a little wilder)
I did my own version using the applique method above and the sewing machine:
Lots of “after” pictures. I’m just so proud that the entire collection is handmade and pretty cute. 🙂
What do you think? I think it makes me want a baby girl! I hope she likes it all and loves pink!
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Okay. Okay. Now it’s your turn! What have you been doing this weekend?
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My, aren't you the seamstress! Beautiful work! Now, if my friend who is pregnant has a girl, I know where to turn! BTW, heading up yo Pittsburgh today, but it's just an overnight trip to drop off my son at camp. Next time I go up I'll get your contact info and give you a call!
This is such a beautiful collection! I'm loving on the color palette. Thanks for the tutorials, I may find an excuse to use them before the year is out. Pinning on Pinterest for future reference! 🙂
Roeshel some little girl will be so lucky, you really went over the top and it's so beautiful. Very nice work.
These are all so beautiful! You did an absolutely wonderful job! If I were expecting I would love a gift like yours!
Adorable! Makes me wish I had a baby!
Beautiful! We have a friend who is expecting a baby girl and this has given me some inspiration. I feel a visit to the fabric store coming on!
HOlY Cow this is AMAZING! Literally fantastic! I love that little argyle onsie! Okay, I love it all.
SO MUCH WORK! But so adorable!
Roeshel, those are just delightful and any Mom would be proud to have any item or all for her baby. Such wonderful combination of colors
Oh Roeshel they all look great!! You did such a great job! What a lucky Mommy and Baby!! Thank you for hosting!
Oh my gosh Roeshel! THat is adorable. WHat lovely gifts for mommy and baby. You're awesome! THanks for hosting aevery week.
What an incredibly dear friend you are! That entire collection is fantastic! Love the argyle onesie, and the leg warmer tutorial is fantastic! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this linkup each week.
Thanks so mch for being a gracious hostess!
Absolutely adorable — LOVE the patterns you used!
wow, those are beautiful baby clothes! thanks for hosting.
Roeshel – thanks for featuring the Argyle Onesie! Loved your spin on it. The whole collection turned out beautifully!
Sarah
http://www.livealittlewilder.com
Adorable ideas! Love it all.
Wow! You have been one busy bee! I adore the entire collection.
Thank you so much for hosting.
Cutest baby clothes ever! Whoever gets these will be one well dressed baby!
My, oh, my, Roeshel! Where were you when I was having babies? Any mom-to-be would be absolutely thrilled to get your spectacular gift. I am just speechless… imagine that!
Miranda
http://www.justdrinkacoke.com
Hi Roeshel, Finally getting back into things after vaca. That baby collection is amazing! You are so talented! Have a great week!
Oh my goodness Roeshel. that is the sweetest baby gift!!! Would you tell my oldest daughter that I need a granddaughter just so that I can make some of that sweetness!!! THat is one lucky baby!!
Susan
http://lifeondovehollow.blogspot.com/
Thank you for hosting. Those bibs are adorable. I’m also having a link party today and every Monday. I would love for you to stop by and link up your bibs and any other projects you would like to share. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
Roeshel! You do beautiful work! The baby collection is adorable! What a great party full of ideas…i love the "Like" feature…cool!
♥jaime…sevensisters
Every single one of these baby girl items is so sweet! I love the colors. 🙂
Everything is adorable!! I wish I could get one of everything you made but I'm afraid I have more clothes than this baby will end up using. I'll book mark this page just in case she ends up needing more clothes.
Oh my gosh, these are all so adorable! They look like they all came from a fancy expensive boutique! Wonderful job!
Such an adorable gift set!! Thanks for all the tutorials and for letting us link up!
Amazing baby items!! Thank you so much for hosting, Roeshel! It is a pleasure as always. I hope you are having a wonder Wednesday!!
HUGS~
Jenni
Everything is fabulous! You're so talented, and that is one lucky baby girl!
Roeshel! THIS IS FABULOUS!!! What a labor of love and you are awesome for including tutorials for each. This better get into a magazine. My best friend is expecting a baby girl and I am going to do this for her! Thanks for inspiring, sweetie! She's gonna flip. Featuring this tonight OF COURSE. Thank you for linking with Air Your Laundry Friday! xo Jami
This is just too adorable! I've seen it around and I love every single piece!! Thanks for linking up to Craft and Tell! Hope to see you back next week!