Not a lot of motivation mind you. But at 37+ weeks pregnant with my fifth baby, I think I can be excused. Even when I do have a mountain of things to finish before heffalump arrives :)
Next up we have #1 of the many fitted cradle sheets I need to make. I've never made any fitted sheets before and although it can't be that hard, this one is more of a practice before I move on to all the cutesy fabric I bought. In saying that though, if this one turns out well, I'll be making a flat sheet to go with it, I am liking the navy blue gingham at the moment!
I need to hem the edges and also add the elastic to the four corners then I'm done. Then of course I need to go and pick up the cradle mattress I've ordered and see if the sheets fit :)
Inside view
Outside view
With the leftover rectangle of material I had from cutting out the fitted sheet I decide to make and over the shoulder burp cloth. I had some lovely red towelling to back it with which I thought went well with the navy blue gingham. I folded the rectangle in half, measured the width of my shoulder ( well from my neck to the the top of my arm) then measured how far down the curve in should be (10cm this one was) and cut out a section on either side of the fold in fabric where it would sit over my shoulder. Does that make sense?
I don't think all the doubles tennis I am playing is helping my motivation any either, more like helping my exhaustion! Can you believe DH and I played 14 games with his parents the day before last. No wonder I am so freaking sore LOL
Ok on to some piccies
I edged some Muslin ( about 100cmx 140cm) using a rolled hem to make a couple of wraps for swaddling bub.
I also edged a couple of pieces 50cm x 140cm to use when breastfeeding in hospital when I have visitors, or when out and about with bubby and need a bit of privacy when bub is latching on.
Next up we have #1 of the many fitted cradle sheets I need to make. I've never made any fitted sheets before and although it can't be that hard, this one is more of a practice before I move on to all the cutesy fabric I bought. In saying that though, if this one turns out well, I'll be making a flat sheet to go with it, I am liking the navy blue gingham at the moment!
I need to hem the edges and also add the elastic to the four corners then I'm done. Then of course I need to go and pick up the cradle mattress I've ordered and see if the sheets fit :)
Inside view
Outside view
With the leftover rectangle of material I had from cutting out the fitted sheet I decide to make and over the shoulder burp cloth. I had some lovely red towelling to back it with which I thought went well with the navy blue gingham. I folded the rectangle in half, measured the width of my shoulder ( well from my neck to the the top of my arm) then measured how far down the curve in should be (10cm this one was) and cut out a section on either side of the fold in fabric where it would sit over my shoulder. Does that make sense? The right side/ Outside view
Then because my sewing machine was set up for shirring and not general sewing, I just overlocked the edges of the burp cloth together. Doesn't look too bad. I will be making more of these though and making the section over the shoulder shorter than what it is now, I think it drapes a little long.
Inside view
I have lots more baby sewing planned for today.
Then because my sewing machine was set up for shirring and not general sewing, I just overlocked the edges of the burp cloth together. Doesn't look too bad. I will be making more of these though and making the section over the shoulder shorter than what it is now, I think it drapes a little long.Inside view
I have lots more baby sewing planned for today.
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