Christmas Dress

I wanted to share the details of this beautiful Christmas dress my daughter wore this year.  Click here for more info/images.

Handmade Baby Cocoon

Have you seen those baby cocoons?  Besides being cozy, they make the cutest newborn photo props!  My latest post has a tutorial roundup if you want to make your own.

More Book-Inspired Clothing

Did you see my caterpillar onesie inspired by Eric Carle?  I had to complete the outfit with some little pants.  For all the details click here.

Book Inspired Embellished Onesie

A fun gift idea for a baby shower is to give a wonderful book with a wonderful book-inspired onesie to go with it!  See what I'm talking about at the latest post on Handmade Baby Clothes.

Men's Shirt to Baby/Toddler Dress

Men's shirts are so useful once the men are done with them.  They are probably my favorite thing to upcycle for baby clothes.  Today's post has my latest creation from a man's dress shirt for my daughter - a little button down dress!  Check out the full details here on Handmade Baby Clothes.

Handmade Baby Gear Round-up

You may have noticed that I've slightly veered off the handmade baby clothes track and gotten onto some handmade baby gear over these past few months.  It's all been in preparation for a new little one due in two weeks.  This latest post has links to all the tutorials in case you want to make some of the same things.  (And there are some clothes tutorials listed there - I couldn't stay away entirely!)

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Handmade Baby Shoes

Is there anything cuter than tiny shoes?  Here are a few tutorials I've found to make some precious little baby shoes!  (Leather Sandal Photo c/o Make-it Love-it)

Shirred Floral Top

I made this top a few days ago.  It's a total Gymboree knock off, but I love it anyway!  See the details here on Handmade Baby Clothes.

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Shopping Cart Cover Tutorial

Want to make a shopping cart (or high chair) cover but not sure how?  Check out this post on the handmade baby clothes website.  I hope will get you inspired, but more importantly, I hope it helps you make one yourself!

Home Made Diaper Genie "Tutorial"

Want to save your nose from that diaper smell, but don't want to buy a diaper genie?  My latest post shows you how I made one on-the-cheap... one that lets you reuse all those plastic grocery bags you have stashed somewhere.

Use Your Sewing Machine to Embroider a Onesie

I've just posted a tutorial with a video how to chain stitch using your sewing machine.  I've embellished a couple onesies this way and you can too!  Check it out on the latest post at www.handmadebabyclothes.org

Infant Carrier Cover / Blanket

So after my fun with the swaddling blanket tutorial, I used the rest of my flannel fabric to make an infant carrier cover / blanket.  You can too!  Just click here for pics and the full tutorial.

Flannel Baby Blanket Tutorial

I love Swaddle Design's receiving blankets, but I thought I could make my own pretty easily.  You can too -- I just posted a step-by-step tutorial for a flannel baby blanket on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Slide Shorts Update

Well I finally mended the slide shorts after the blowout -- you can see how I salvaged them in my latest post on Handmade Baby Clothes.

Petal Skirt and Shirt

I just completed a tiered petal skirt that's been on my sewing list for awhile.  Of course I had to make a sweet little top to match.  Click here to read the entire post, which includes the link for the free skirt tutorial and some tips on sewing with piping at www.handmadebabyclothes.org.

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Rompers

I just finished two rompers for two different families that are having babies next month - you can take a peek at them on the latest post at handmade baby clothes.

Slide Shorts

Bloomers are cute for a little girl, but sometimes you need some real shorts.  Like shorts-for-sliding-down-hot-slides-shorts.  Like these.  I'm still refining my pattern as you'll find out, but here's the story so far...  suggestions welcomed.

Giveaway Reminder!

Today's the last day to enter the giveaway for free fabric on Handmade Baby Clothes!  Enter before midnight tonight to have a chance to win some Harmony Art Organic Alphabet Soup Cotton Interlock fabric!

Neutral Wrap-up

I can't believe this month is almost gone!  There are so many neutral things I've yet to touch on.  But, since this is my last neutral series post, I not only highlight some of the fun posts from this month, but I've included some other ideas that I had to mention in this series. Oh, and don't forget the giveaway - time's almost up!! 

Choosing Neutral Knit Fabrics

In an earlier post, I discussed choosing neutral fabrics, which is hard.  But have you tried finding neutral KNIT fabrics?  HARDER!!  I've listed my tips and suggestions in this latest post.  Hope it helps you!

EXTRA! Bettsy Kingston Newborn Jacket

Just found this tutorial, and thought it would be perfect for those newborn neutral people out there.  Check it out! http://www.bettsykingston.com/2010/07/free-pattern-newborn-jacket/

Neutral Newborn Knit Pants and MORE!

Today is a big day at Handmade Baby Clothes.  Neutral Newborn Knit Pant free pattern and tutorial today, plus our first giveaway!

Sleep Sack Ideas

A sleep sack (or a few) is a great addition to any baby's wardrobe.  Check out the latest post which has two different links to tutorials for neutral sleep sacks that use old or thrifted clothing for the fabric.  Check it out on www.handmadebabyclothes.org.

Neutral Extra! Carnival Themed Baby Shower

If you're a not-gonna-find-out-momma, you might want to try this carnival themed baby shower!

(Photo via Bump Smitten)

Neutral Baby Blanket by Katy Dill

Today's Neutral Series post has a special guest - Katy Dill of No Big DIll!  She gives her step-by-step tutorial for a newborn baby blanket made of knit fabric.  Check it out here on Handmade Baby Clothes.org

Sewing Theme Baby Shower

For the Mom-to-Be who loves handmade baby clothes, this beautiful sewing-themed baby shower will provide lots of inspiration!  Check it out here on Bump Smitten!

Neutral Food Applique Ideas

Different food appliques - especially fruits or veggies - can be a great way to embellish neutral baby clothes. Check out the latest post on the Handmade Baby Clothes website - it will hopefully whet your appetite (I couldn't resist the pun).

Reversible Pants: Part Two

Did you see the reversible pants tutorial from my last post?  Well, here is an alternative finishing method - just to give you some options.  Check it out here as part of Handmade Baby Clothes' Neutral Series.

Reversible Pants Tutorial

Here's an idea: make some reversible pants - one with a "boy" side and one with a "girl" side.  Bring them to the hospital, and you're sure to be prepared!  Check out the full tutorial in this post on Handmade Baby Clothes.

Neutral Baby Hats

Consider making a hat (or two) to add to your neutral baby wardrobe.  For my latest post, I've rounded up a few different styles - complete with tutorials - to help you out!

(Photo credit: Sweet Pea Pilot Cap by Sew Liberated)

Neutral Animal Applique Ideas

It's hard to find just the right embellishment that keeps an outfit neutral.  So to help, I've selected some neutral animal appliques for today's post.  I hope it inspires you!

Neutral Newborn Shirts

Make a super cute newborn hospital shirt after reading this post on Handmade Baby Clothes.  Differentiate your baby from the rest!

Neutral EXTRA! Baby Shower

Throwing a shower for a 'not-gonna-find-out-momma?'  Check out this beautiful, neutral baby shower brunch on Bump Smitten.  Any mom would love a shower like this!

(Image courtesy of BumpSmitten.com)

Denim on the 4th!

Happy 4th of July!  Today's the day to celebrate all things American - baseball, apple pie, and denim!  Today's post on Handmade Baby Clothes features some fun neutral denim items for baby.  

(photo credit: diaper cover by ma bella bel on Etsy)

Finding Neutral Fabric

If you've ever tried finding "neutral" fabric, you know how difficult it can be.  I've put together a few of my tips that may help you in the latest post on Handmade Baby Clothes.  

-Erin

Neutral Baby Clothing Series

Handmade Baby Clothes is having a whole month of neutral baby clothing posts for people who decide not to find out if they're having a boy or a girl ahead of time.  It will be a month of cute newborn tutorials, tips, and inspiration starting on July 1.  Do you know anyone who's deciding to "wait it out?"  :-)

Easy Shirred Dress

Want to make a cute dress that's perfect for HOT, dry weather?  Check out the latest post at handmadebabyclothes.org -- it's very simple and great for the heat! 

Helpful Sleeve Sewing Tips

Sewing the sleeves on little baby clothes can be difficult.  Check out this post from See Kate Sew.  She shows you two different methods - round vs flat.

Sleep Sack Tutorial

I just posted my sleep sack tutorial for upcycling an old corduroy shirt on handmadebabyclothes.org.  Check it out! 

How to Tea-Dye a Onesie

White onesies are everywhere -- but what about off-white?  In today's post at Handmade Baby Clothes, I give step-by-step instructions for dying a onesie with tea!

[Baby] Clothing Week Challenge

Today is Day 1 of the Kids Clothing Week Challenge, hosted by the Elsie Marley website, which I rename for my purposes to the Baby Clothing Week Challenge.  The challenge is to sew 1 hour a day for a week.  For Day 1, I worked on an upcycled sleep sack.  Check it out and join the sewing fun!

Bubble Skirts

I am loving the way bubble skirts look on little girls.  I have two new posts on Handmade Baby Clothes.org - one with bubble skirt inspiration and one with a tutorial for you!  Enjoy!!

Post-Easter Post

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter!  I started my sewing on Good Friday and finished up Sunday morning.  Yes, I am nuts.  Here's my post about it.  We had a great Easter anyway!  I also forgot to mention my Easter Bonnet post (a little late now), but they're still apropos if you're looking to make a spring/summer baby bonnet!  

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Bibs

Found two easy bib tutorials for you.  Check out the latest post on handmadebabyclothes.org

Spring Linen Jumper

Remember back when I wanted some inspiration for the linen I got on sale?  Well, I've made my first outfit out of it.  Using my peach-colored linen, I made an easy jumper for my daughter.  Check out the full post with more pictures on www.handmadebabyclothes.org.

Easy Travel Bib Tutorial

I know you can buy disposable bibs, and I’m sure they’re great, but I’m cheap and buying things to just throw them away bother me. So, enter the Super Easy Travel Bib. It’s part sewn, part disposable. It combines suspender clips, ribbon, and a napkin (cloth or paper). I think of it as the perfect bib – the strap around the neck doesn’t get dirty, and the dirty part can be tossed.  Click here for the tutorial, or check out www.handmadebabyclothes.org