Articles tagged with: minkee
Sew A Simple Change Mat Cover
Sometimes I like to spend a lot of time on DIY projects, and sometimes I just want to make them as simple as possible and get them done.
This easy minky change mat cover was one …
9 Favourite Tutorials of 2012 from The DIY Mommy
This year was awesome. It was the year that I settled into being a mommy of two, the year that I turned 30 and finally began to be confident in who I was as a …
Sew a Boutique Blanket – For Baby!
by Christina Dennis
This post on how to sew a generously fluffy boutique blanket has been quite popular for the last few months, and I’ve also received a few questions via comments and emails on how …
Sew Stroller & Carseat Strap Covers
by Christina Dennis
My little girlie is 9 months old now and she loves to ride in our stroller. She’s still a little slouchy though, and the straps that hold her in can dig into the …
Sew a Ribbon Loop Blanket for Baby
by Christina Dennis
There’s something about little folded tags and bits of ribbon that capture a baby’s attention. There little hands like to grasp the silky tags and their little mouths like to chew them! My …
Sew a Boutique Blanket
I love soft, cuddly blankets! My favourite combination for a blanket is to sew it using cotton on the outside and buttery soft minkee fabric on the inside. The result is a substantial, high-quality blanket that is wonderful for a baby, for a living room throw, or for a bed! Minkee (or “minky”) fabric can be very thick and slippery. It also is a pain to cut because it can be so furry – fuzz can fly everywhere! In this tutorial on how to sew a “boutique” blanket, I’ll share how I work with this fabric. It’s a little tricky, but the results are beautiful.
Sew Soft Baby Slippers
By Christina Dennis
From what I’ve read, soft-soled shoes are the best for young babies (pre-walking age). I wanted some soft-soled shoes for my little daughter, but had a problem finding some that (a) were inexpensive …
Sew Soft Baby Blocks
By Christina Dennis
Good, old-fashioned blocks are a great toy for Baby. They’re wonderful to grab with little fingers, and to practice passing from hand to hand. Here’s a simple pattern for soft blocks made out …
Sew a Quick & Easy Bib
By Christina Dennis
Sewing a custom bib for your baby, or as a gift for a baby shower, is fun & easy! You can use scraps of fabric you have leftover from other projects, or purchase …
Interview: Christina of Golly Gee! Baby
Christina Dennis of Golly Gee! Baby (and the creator of this site!) has a new reason to sew. And that new reason is a 15 pound bundle of joy named Cadence Marie.
