Doll Stroller Revamp

This was my daughter's play stroller at Grandma's house. It's seen better days. She got another one Christmas in pink I re-covered it with some fabric lying around the house so that my little guy will have one to push around too. The problem with the original was that it's make of cheap nylon with ugly teddy bear print. It tore at the bottom, so what ever stuffed animal or dolly riding in it, always fell out!

I spent the afternoon cutting and sewing and this is how it turned out.

I simply took apart the original and used it as pattern to cut the replacement.

Peter Pan Hats

For the Piggie's b-day party, I made a bunch of these Peter Pan hats for the boys. Her theme was fairies. I ordered fairy wings for the girls, but wanted to give the boys something they can dress up with as well. Initially I wanted to do Gnome hats, but after consulation with one of my girlfriends, decided the Peter Pan hats would be a better route. I used the tute from Make It & Love It.

Diaper sack

I made a couple draw string bags for the kids to keep their socks and undies (hers) together. Then it dawned on me that I can make a sack as a diaper clutch. This holds a few diapers, wipes and a disposable changing pad. Nice alternative to a full blown diaper bag. I would have used the one I've already made, but left it at a friends house a few weeks ago when we were there for a birthday party.

Out of Necessity Comes Creativity

So cliche, I know. I've been looking for a belt for my little man and haven't really seen anything out there that's not too cutesy. That with my desire to make something for him, since everything I've made lately has been for my daughter, I turned scraps into a reversible belt! The scraps above were from pants I hemmed for my dad and husband over the weekend. I really loved the colors and fabric. Since the grey is of cotton canvas, I really didn't need to line the belt for stiffness.

I think it looks totally cool for a little man.

***Update - My husband thinks it's pretty cool too and wants one for himself : )

Family Memory Game

I've seen some great ideas out there for making fabric memory games for the kids.  Most using either color, print, or clip art iron-ons.  I decided to make one with family pictures for my kiddos.  My sister gave me a packet of iron-on transfer paper when she moved to the east coast.  I just picked out some fav pics of family, cropped and print them wallet sized (2 sets).  I ironed them onto old white sheets and backed them onto fabric.