Sleep Sack, T-Shirts and PJs

 I made this knit cotton interlock sleep sack for Alex using a free pattern from Sarah Westhover McKenna’s blog. I have made several sleep sacks since 2015. I keep enlarging the pattern as the grandkids grow! I added sleeves to the sleeveless pattern. 

I also refer to  Debbie Chapman’s sleep sack blog post because I like her method of adding a fabric strip behind the zipper.

 This dinosaur cotton interlock fabric was on sale at JoAnn's recently.
It's very nice, but it shrunk A LOT when I pre-washed it.
I bought 4 yards, but when it came out of the dryer I only had 3 yards and about 24 inches.

Here is a little T-shirt for Alex. I used an old Stretch N Sew pattern, #850 for this. I'm disappointed that I cannot find 100% cotton ribbing for the trim. I think this ribbing is a blend, maybe with some spandex in it. I think I applied it with the wrong side out. I hope it doesn't fuzz up!

I made this dino T-shirt for Gavin using Melly Sews free Basic T-shirt pattern, 2T-4T. 

About a week ago I was reading Gavin's big dinosaur book at bedtime. That was when he requested I made his sister, Vivian some Paw Print pajamas...

...So here they are!  I just hope they fit her!
I used Stretch N Sew #850 size 2 for the top. Trimmed extra from the neckline so it would go over her head. That pattern was designed for knits and this is woven fabric.
For the pants, I used the free pattern kids pants basic by Made Everyday with Dana
which comes in size 2-3 toddler
Since Vivian is 18 months, I altered to pattern and I hope it fits her!

Thanks to these generous sewists and bloggers who share their patterns with us!

...and THANK YOU you for visiting me. Wishing you happy moments!

Dinosaur Tails and Spikes

It's dino sewing time here. I made these dinosaur tails for our three grandchildren.

When I learned that dinosaurs are the theme for Gavin's 3rd birthday I just had to make these...

one for Gavin, one for his sister Vivian and one for his cousin Alex. I'm afraid Gavin may be the only one who will actually wear the dino tail. Vivian is 15 months and Alex is almost 1 year old.

I used parts of both of these tutorials to sew these dinosaur tails:
Jessica's Running With Scissors blog post
and
Carol's A Crafty Cat blog post

I took this photo for my own reference in case I want to make more of these later!

Drew the tail pattern similar to Carol's using the fold of the fabric.
Added my strip of 5 spikes to the cut side, sewing them in when I sewed that seam.

Cut 2 rectangles 4" wide by 12" long for the straps. With iron, press in half as a guide for adding a 1" x 10" strip of fusible interfacing to the wrong side. After sewing, turning and pressing the straps, pin evenly to sides of tail. The spikes will be the top of the tail.

Cut a 7" circle and pin it to tail, right sides together. You will be pinning the circle over the straps, which should be pinned down. You can machine baste if you wish.  Divide the tail opening and the circle into quarters, marking with a pin. This makes it was easier to match and sew. You need to leave an opening to add fiberfill.

Sew the 6" strip of Velcro to each strap before you fill tail. Test out the overlap so you sew the Velcro on the correct sides where straps will join.

Hand stitch the opening in the circle after you have stuffed the tail with fiberfill.

Now for another dino project...

I added the green felt spikes on Gavin's birthday shirt after seeing
Larissa Another Day blog post 
showing how to add dino spikes/scales to a top that is already made.

Cut diamond shapes from felt. I just made my own diamond pattern-
you can see the diamond folded in half in the picture of the red felt spikes.
I made a second, smaller pattern to cut fusible interfacing for the inside of the spikes.
After fusing, mark the center and sew along center back.
So EASY!! I'm hoping the felt will survive the washing machine!

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