"Simple Sewing for Baby" has arrived! And so today I got started on my first project: the Tag Blanky.
The idea is that babies love to put the tags of toys in their mouths, and little ribbons sewn around the edges of a blanket feel just like that.
So, with a little red gingham fabric (I told you our baby would see a lot of that!) and some ribbons, I got pinning...
...and then simply machine stitched it together inside out, turned it, and stitched it once more. Finished!
Bella thought it might be a nice bottom warmer...
...or possibly a hat!
So, I'm feeling very good about having something completed from my book already! It was the perfect little project to refresh my sewing machine skills (or lack thereof!) as a warm up for some of the more challenging ideas.
Next on my list from Lotta's "Simple Sewing for Baby":
- Gingham baby bloomers
- Simple trousers (for which I've got my eye on Justin's old striped shirts)
- Roll-up changing blanket
- Rattle
And a couple from the lovely lovely "Handmade Home":
- Family heart
- Eco-friendly cleaner
How wonderful to have such inspiring books! I highly recommend both of these.
