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Plush Baby Noisemakers: A Tutorial

This is a great project if you have colorful, eye catching scraps around.  For that special baby in your life who is fascintated with colors, sounds and her new ability to grab things, these are the perfect gift.  I made three: one with a squeaker inside, one with some bells inside and a third with …

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Boppy Pillow Cover: A Tutorial

My sewing skills aren’t that great yet, but I have all these neat ideas and things on my “to make” list.  This was my first attempt at sewing a strangely shaped object, sort of a stepping stone from sewing square pillow cases to clothes for human beings. It was a little late in the making …

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Making Paci Clips and Toy Tethers

So you never thought you’d actually buy suspender clips for a sewing project, right?  Well this one will have you buying them by the 4 pack! ..or raiding your grandpa’s closet, either way… get your hands on some suspender clips because these pacifier clips and toy tethers make the perfect baby gift and are a …

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Baby Rattle from Upcycled Materials: A Tutorial

I like to buy my son toys, but what is even more satisfying is watching him play with something I made just for him.  It’s easy to make plush toys and things that require sewing, but this baby rattle is even easier! You will need: 2 empty and washed aluminum cans.  The slender ones work …

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Baby Carrier Sun/Sleep Hood: A Tutorial

I’ve been pretty happy with my Moby wrap for my little man, but he is a big boy now, so I decided to get a Catbird Pikkolo baby Carrier for him (plus Dad can use this easier than a complicated wrap).  I purchased mine off Craigslist for 1/3 the price of a new one, but …

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Breathable Crib Bumper: A Tutorial

So you know those $30 breathable crib bumpers?  They are made of mesh and designed to fit tightly around the crib slats so if baby’s face gets smooshed against it, she can still breath.  They are also great for keeping little arms and legs from becoming trapped in the crib slats.  Well, I decided to spend $12 …

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