Bapron

If you’re anything like me, you LOVE Pintrest for ideas. When I went to look for fabric for a couple of projects, I found some really cute ones that I just had to buy! Thankfully I have an awesome crafty friend that had a Bapron Pattern she had used a few months ago. (you can buy the pattern from Craftiness is not Optional). The pattern itself didn't call for any vinyl or wipe-able material, so I added a layer of Vinyl Fuse. It’s a Flexible Iron-On Vinyl Protection that can be bought at Joann's, On-line or any craft store. It was really easy to use and will keep the fabric clean with all the spills and messes that come with bibs. I lined the back with flannel and used a package of double folded bias tape. 

 Fits 6 months to 3T. 

Here is a 2 year old modeling one.

Burp Rags

The next Idea I got off of Pintrest was Burp Rags. (I pinned from SewinSanity) I did not use the chenille that was recommended. I went ahead and used the Gerber Cloth Diapers. I bought a half yard of three different flannels. With a half yard, I could make 3 from each print with a cloth Diaper. Since I only bought a 5 pack, I then used the left over flannel from the baprons and made a few burp rags that are back to back flannel. Easy Peasy! I put the fabric face down on the cloth diaper, sewed close to the edges, leaving a space to turn them inside out. Then I sewed two lines where the cloth diapers were sewn to keep the two fabrics together, then went around the outer edges. This keeps them sturdy. 

I found this idea at See Kate Sew that I will be using to package the burp rags in:

Camera Strap

I really hate the strap on my camera. So I decided to make a new one. The Cwafty Blog had a tutorial that looked simple enough and pretty much was. I opted to use Duck Canvas for my backing and ends instead of leather. Since I don’t wear my camera around my neck, I’m not worried about the canvas backing. My next one I will be using a micro suede fabric and leather for the ends. I also used Darice Big Clasps to attach the strap to the camera. They give me more security that the strap will stay on my camera. 

Car Seat Cover

I saw this fabric at Joanns and had to get a yard of it! I wasn’t sure what I was going to make with it, but I knew I had to get it. After doing some Pintrest searching, I came across Cluck Cluck Sew’s Car Seat Cover / Greeter Deterrent.  

This is the finished product of Cluck Cluck Sew's Car Seat Cover 

I figured this would be perfect to make. I didn’t have to cut the fabric and ruin the design. Since my cousin doesn’t know what kind a car seat she is going with yet (and I don’t have a carseat to test this on), I did not put the handles on. I will let her add them where she would like them and wherever works best for the car seat she gets.

Tag Blanket

  I am making a minky blanket (I’ll post it when I have it finished, I am having a little trouble with the satin edging though). Anyways, I had enough material left, and some bright pink from the car seat cover, that I bought some ribbon (half off at Hobby Lobby, how could I pass that up!) and made a tag blanket to go with the minky blanket. I did wing this, however you can find a similar one with a tutorial at LeafyTreetop Spot. 

Zipper Pouch

I had some fabric left over so I decided to try to figure out zippers and make a small zipper pouch. I bought a 7inch zipper and winged the measurements. I used Vanilla Joy’s Tutorial on 20 minute Zip Pouches. My pouches turned out cute, however, I would recommend reading Sew Delicious’s “Trouble with Zippers” before creating these. It helps keep your zipper edges clean. I wish I had seen it and read it prior to making mine. OH Well, at least I have it for next time