For Halloween I made matching Halloween shirts for grandpa and grandson (The Gardener and “Cinco”.) The Gardener has been looking for a Halloween Aloha shirt for several years. We found a fabric he liked so I decided I would make him one. This is not a sewing tutorial. These Halloween shirts were pretty difficult, so I’m…
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Border print dress – using a pareu
A border print gives a dress an extra bit of eye-catching interest. I think an outfit is more memorable with a border print and I like the challenge of making the fabric work with the finished product! We were visiting Hilo and I wanted to visit the shop of Sig Zane, the famous graphic artist…
Baptism gown for baby – smocking heirloom bishop
A baptism gown for a baby is a lovely way to honor the tradition of infant baptism or christening in some churches. This is my story of making a smocked bishop gown with heirloom sewing techniques for my grandson. Long ago when I was pregnant with Margo I told my mama the good news by…
Chenille blanket – DIY toddler gift
A chenille blanket is soft and cozy for a toddler. This DIY toddler gift can be made to match nursery décor. Our toddler grandson loves crocodiles right now so I wanted to make him a special blanket to use when he naps in the pack ‘n play. Tip: we waited to introduce a blanket until…
Toddler bib and smock
At some point, babies start feeding themselves. Using a spoon and fork are wonderful milestones, but a toddler bib is needed when the baby bibs don’t cover enough territory when yogurt, oatmeal, and other goodies are involved. Here is a toddler bib I designed based on one of our family heirlooms. Supplies You will need…