DIY Sham Pillowcase Part 2


My little one has become increasingly resistant to bedtime (you have no idea what that’s like right?) so I thought it might help if I let her dip into the fabric collection and pick anything she wanted for mommy to make her a special pillow.  She chose this cute birdie fabric her auntie gave me (as part of the best gift ever) and I whipped up one of Jacinda’s Sham Pillowcases in under twenty minutes.

I’m not gonna lie and say it made bedtime a breeze, but she certainly adores it.  Get the full Sham Pillowcase Tutorial here.  And if your child loves a silky blanket as much as mine, also check out the DIY for the fleece and satin blanket pictured (and learn how to sew mitered corners) here: Silky Baby Blanket.

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Where did you get that fabric?

It’s the #1 question our readers ask! Our #1 answer: Fabricworm. We may have been a bit remiss in the past about sharing with you fabric sources, so here is a recap of some of my faves and links to the fabrics! Go get ’em!

Fabric Silhouette Garlands: Paula Prass Summer Soiree Chevron
Quick & Pretty Make-up Bag: Joel Dewberry Lodge Lattice in Golden Rod (outside) and Joel Dewberry Antler Damask in Tarragon (lining)
10-Minute Onesie Dress: Amy Butler Sweet Jasmine in Navy
Smocked Sundress with Pom Poms: Anna Maria Horner Little Folks Voile Diamond Mine in Citrus
Business Card Holder:  Anna Maria Horner Oilcloth Forest Hills in Berry
DIY Burp Cloth: Alexander Henry Canyon Flutter in Pink
Crayon Bag: Alexander Henry Good Earth Poppies in Bright
DIY Strap Cover: Heather Ross Far Far Away Unicorns in Blush
Swaddle Blanket:  Patty Young Flora & Fauna Hummingbirds in White

We love our sponsor’s shop Fabricworm so much we hunted her down and asked her to be a part of Prudent Baby, and lucky for us (and you) she signed on!  Let us know what your faves are, or any fabrics you are trying to hunt down, and we’ll see what we can do!

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Last Day! The Handmade Marketplace GIVEAWAY!

Just a little note to remind y’all that today is the last day to enter for a chance to win a copy of the fabulous book, The Handmade Marketplace. Trust me, you want this book! Click here and leave a comment (with your question for the author) to enter. Kari will be answering some of her favorite questions from the comments here on Prudent Baby next week when we announce the winner!

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Cozy Cotton Terry Cover Up Pattern


It’s almost pool time (or beach time if you’re lucky)! Time for a cute cover-up for baby. This is made from a towel, 1/2 yard of cute cotton, some double-fold bias tape and a few snaps.  It’s all cozy on the inside and cutesy on the outside.  I totally dig it and want a giant one to wear around the house all day while I write, ha, can you imagine?

I am so beyond in love with Alexander Henry Bird Seed Fabric (also made the DIY Changing Pad Cover out of it) which is sold out pretty much everywhere but you can find some in aqua and yellow at Fabricworm! Get the full Terry Toddler Cover Up Pattern after the jump…
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How to Make A Bow Tie

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And you thought we only made girls’ stuff!  As I mentioned, we had the amazing honor of creating these bow ties for a little website you may have heard of called Martha Stewart, and as you mentioned, you’d like the tute.  So here is our free bow tie pattern for you! Let’s learn how to make a bow tie!
How to Make a Bow Tie
See the whole gorgeous shoot on Martha Stewart Weddings here and get the full DIY for how to sew a clip-on bowtie for a boy after the jump…
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