When Sewing Goes Wrong...

I typically read and re-read pattern instructions to make sure I am sewing properly (because I hate using my seam ripper!), but I got carried away and excited and I accidentally sewed shut the casing for the elastic...doh!

Although it doesn't look like it, I did try to steam this!  :(

I didn't want to unpick the seams because I had already used my serger and trimmed off the excess fabric so I decided it was time to try something I've been wanting to try for a while...sewing with elastic in the bobbin.  I was nervous but I figured that if I screwed up really bad then I could just make another baby dress (after all they don't require a lot of fabric).

I am very pleased with the result of the dress and I think the slight ruffle adds to the style of the dress, I just hope the neck isn't too big.

This dress was made using this pattern: Sweet Little Baby Dress by Leila and Ben

Diaper Cover Pattern Round Up

I made a diaper cover to match the little top/dress that I made for the baby.  I used a pattern that I already had and I found the pattern instructions extremely difficult!  The pattern required a lining fabric and an outer fabric and everything was going well until I got to the instructions on how to sew the top of the diaper cover together.  I read the directions and so did my husband and neither one of us understood what they were trying to explain.  Finally I decided I would *try* to sew it how I thought the instructions wanted me to and it turned out to be a horrible mess!!!  I ended up sewing it the way I thought would be easier.

I do like the way the diaper cover came out but I wanted to find a pattern without the lining so I searched and found a whole bunch of wonderful FREE diaper cover patterns and tutorials.  You can click on the name of the blog below to be taken to their tutorial:

1. Prudent Baby
2. Hustle Mama
3. Made
4. Sew Much Ado
5. See Kate Sew

I just might have to make one of each of these patterns, they are all so darn cute!!!