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Need Alternative to Swaddling in Hot Summer Months
You can also save that money if you own a sewing machine or have a ... If your friend or her mom can sew, they could go out and buy a yard of gauze fabric. ...
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- On another board that I participate on, we have members from some very hot states. They buy inexpensive sheets that are thinner and cut them to the size of a large rec...
- Try a sheet. Or if the little one is small you might even want to try a pillow case. Treat it as it was a blanket. All of my childeren didn't like being bunddle up but...
- If your friend or her mom can sew, they could go out and buy a yard of gauze fabric. They can use a sewing machine to surge or hem the edges (not sure what the proper...
How Can I Shorten Pants?
Sep 22, 2009 ... You put in a blind hem on a sewing machine, but if you do not ... Here's a link to a video showing you how to hand sew a blind hem stitch. ...
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- Fabric tape. Or you can hem the pants without cutting off extra material and then take the hem out when needed.
- I have never tried this, but it's an idea...there is a tape that you iron onto fabrics (usually to hem curtains without sewing) to shorten them. I wonder if you could...
- You could probably use the double-sided hemming tape so you don't really have to sew hems in the pants and it is removable for when she gets taller and needs the extra...
Need a Good Seamstress in Frisco Area
I am a part-time seamstress, I do some sewing on the side. ... Hi I live in The Colony and have been sewing for over 30 years I run a business called ...
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- I know a woman who was doing some of this and not sure if she still is- he is a VERY sweet woman- Helena Jones- She is in Plano- email her at ____@____.com. +
- Hi I live in The Colony and have been sewing for over 30 years I run a business called Creative Threads out of my home would be glad to talk to about your sewing nee...
- How much do you have? I am a part-time seamstress, I do some sewing on the side. I do have a full time job and do my sewing in the evenings and weekends. If it is n...
T-shirt Quilt Question
I cannot sew, and I'd like to not pay several hundred dollars to have ... To make one yourself usually takes a special sewing machine called a serger. ...
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- Sounds like alot of fun! i would be interested in a "quilting group" What part of town are you in?
- Hi K.~ I have been on mamasource for a while, but rarely read the posts - glad I read this one. I love your idea! I have so little free time, but making a t-shirt q...
- Sounds like you ahve a very interesting life. I used to make Quilts but not much time now with 2 little boys. My mom makes quilts and has a quilting machine. I can ...
Homemade Moby Wraps
I sew and was wondering if anyone who has made their own can give me some advice ... If you have decent sewing skills (I do not) then you can make your own. ...
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- To make a Mody-type wrap: Get 4 -6 yds of material, depending on your size. Material should be strong yet soft with little if any give. Fold in half lengthwise. Hem t...
- A friend of mine makes these and really likes them! http://www.mamatoto.org/Default.aspx?tabid=121
- check to see if any of your local consignment stores carry them. You could save yourself both time and money ....good luck.
Clothing Repair
I tend to sew all my 8 year-old daughter's patches on or I use Aleene's OK To ... If you are good at sewing, go get cute material that would match her tops ...
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- I have 3 active boys who did the same thing. I never found a good patch. My mom sewed in flannel that worked a few times. But, try buying her pants at Sears. Throug...
- Glad Im not the only mom going thru this... my almost 5 yr old boy has holes in at least 1 knee on every pair of pants... this is why I now only buy him walmart jeans ...
- Hello! Two things come to my mind: - when using the iron on patch, also sew around it with a zig-zag or satin stich. That should stop them from coming off in the w...
Princess Dress for a Princess Party
For the top I could sew a blue satin tank or I could purchase a blue tank top. ... I'd say the party is a lot of work so sewing would not be reasonable. ...
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- The Disney Store has the princess dresses on sale right now and the blue Cinderella dress is $30. If she wore it for her party and possibly for Halloween, it might be...
- You can buy the fabric at most fabric store. The sequins will need to be sewn on but to attach the rhinestones there is special glue you can buy. Ask at the fabric s...
- Okay, so I might be mean but I'd find some way to convince her that a pre-existing dress is certainly fitting for a princess. If this were my kid, I wouldn't be cavin...
Getting a Start on Christmas Gifts - Handmade for Little Kids
I am acquiring a sewing machine in the coming months. ... The "no-Sew" blankets are a great idea. My MIL made one for my daughter and it's the most coveted ...
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- Hi, I am not the best sewer but made a new covers and pillowcases to match for their beds with sheets that I sewed together like a duvet. You could also make little pu...
- HI K.. I love handmade gifts! I loved someone's idea for pajamas. There's such cute fabric out there. You should check out Etsy. They sell things on there but you...
- I blog about stuff I make for kids. Some things I've made that my kids really enjoy playing with are felt board activities and felt food: http://thriftycraftmama.bl...
Looking for a Good Seamstress near Loveland
I used to know a lady, her business name was "Love to Sew" she was great and affordable. Her office was in downtown Loveland. Just east of 48. ...
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- Have you tried a cutom tailor or a tailoring shop where you got the suit? They tend to do a better job on guy's clothing and are fairly affordable. I am lucky that my...
- I do not know about Loveland but I can recommend one in Blue Ash. The seamstress shares her space with a tailor who specializes in men's clothing. I think she would be...
- I have a great one - she's up by The Home Depot off 48N. Becky Homer / ____@____.com - ###-###-####. She works out of her home.
Hats and Mittens
I didn't want to attach it to his coat, so I ended up sewing a piece of yarn to .... just buy some ribbon and sew it to the cuffs of the gloves and mittens! ...
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- um, you could buy some yarn and tie it on to the mittens ......... you don't have to buy it pre-made that way :) we have a bag by the front door for everyone's hats...
- They make mitten clips that attach the mittens to the coat, with a little bit of elastic between the attachment clips. Try Babies R Us or Target perhaps.
- HAHAHA! I love this site! Welcome to the lost world. If you find the place where lost things go, please bring back our lonely socks, my son's glasses, and my daught...
