Blankets and Sleep Sacks – Page 9

Sewing Pattern : Make a baby’s sleep sack from a man’s dress shirt

June 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s sleep sack out of a man’s dress shirt. I love this idea!! Not only is it a… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Swaddling Blanket

February 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When my little girl was just a babe, swaddling was just the thing she needed to feel safe and secure. You can use any small blanket, but these DIY swaddling blanket by Jaime from Prudent Baby is pretty much awesome. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a bag blanket for a stroller

December 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user miclavcic shows how to make a bag blanket for a stroller. This wrap-around blanket keeps the cold air out and won’t fall off of your stroller. Go to the tutorial. [photo from miclavcic on Instructables] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft baby blanket with silky binding

November 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this soft baby blanket. The main part of the blanket is fleece, but the binding is a silky satin. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, baby,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Sew a sleep sack

October 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 steps to a handmade baby blanket

September 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shows how to make this handmade baby blanket in only 5 steps. Make one of these for the next baby shower you get invited to, then practice saying, “Oh, that? Just something I threw together.” Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Car seat cover from a blanket

September 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Small Fry & Co shows how to take a receiving blanket and turn it into a car seat cover. By starting with a blanket, you eliminate the time-consuming step of backing and edging the fabric square. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby blankets in three ways

September 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home continues with the Stylish Baby Nursery series with a tutorial for making boutique-style baby blankets. They show three ways of finishing off the edges – a ric rac edge, a decorative stitch edge, and a bound edge. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rag edge receiving blanket

September 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew Much Ado… Read more ...

Tutorial: Swaddling blankets

August 15, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee tells how to make these cotton swaddling blankets. The size (42″ square) is perfect for a 44″ wide cotton. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, baby, swaddling, blanket[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric rac edged receiving blanket

May 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making this receiving blanket edged with ric rac. A great gift for any new mommy! Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, ric rac, receiving, blanket, baby[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a minky baby blanket

May 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tuesdays with Molly shares a tutorial for making a minky baby blanket that any high end baby boutique would be proud to carry. Get the tutorial. [via U Create]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mega gift set for an expectant mom

April 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Juicy Bits shares a tutorial to make a fabulous gift set for an expectant mom. It includes a baby blanket, a reversible bib, a burp cloth, and an embellished onesie. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Read Part 1… Read more ...