Monday, March 8, 2010

Newborn to New Size Clothes Tutorial



As anyone who's had a baby can attest to, as they quickly grow so does the pile of outgrown outfits that are barely worn.  I've seen quite a few clever ways to make clothes last longer (ie adding ruffles to hems for more length or the ubiquitous onesie-into-t-shirt), but some of my favorite items never seem to get a fab "refurb".  So here are a few creations I've come up with instead of storing or getting rid of those cute outfits.
I had 2 newborn size footed sleepers that I had loved, so I cut them just above the area where the crotch & legs meet and sewed on bias tape around the raw edge.  Presto, a little snap up jacket with growing room for my chubby 6 month old, 16lb baby.  From a tiny newborn sleeper! 
For the eco-print one, I also cut & hemmed the sleeves so it's ideal for the warm weather heading our way soon.
















This newborn romper was ankle length when my daughter was a few weeks old, but by cutting it in two, cutting angled short sleeves and adding some folded rib knit to the cut edges, I now have a a flirty little spring two-piece short set that she can wear for at least another few months.  I made the waist band a fold over yoga-style so it is can adjust as she grows.  And how awesome is it that there's already built in snaps for easy diaper access?  3 tiny baby outfits I loved now have a second life, there's less stuff to squirrel away and it cost $0.  Rock on little baby clothes!

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Making The World Cuter
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One Crafty Mommy's Super Crafty Sunday
My Frugal Family's Talented Tuesday 
Blue Cricket Design's Show & Tell
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The Trendy Treehouse's Creative Share
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Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous

23 comments:

  1. Great idea! It's so tough to let go of those favorite pieces even when they're going to a good home. :)

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  2. Great idea for this economy. Thanks. I don't have little ones but I'm going to send my friend your blog.
    Happy Monday.
    Mary

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  3. this is a fabulous idea!!! I have 2bags of clothes that I was going to guve away... off to save some for this idea! TFS!

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  4. This is such a creative idea! Thanks for linking up this week :)

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  5. Wow, you have talent! That's a great skill. I'm pretty sure I would not make mine look as cute as yours! I also think there's enough spit up on my kids onesies to limit the clothing choices! (Gross, I know....sorry!)

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  6. Came over from just something I whipped up. this is a wonderful idea to repurpose baby clothes.

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  7. Stopping by from SITS and so excited to find such a great tutorial. I've been meaning to learn to sew and this may give me the motivation! Off to explore the rest of your blog....

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  8. What a great idea, and they turned out so cute.

    Stopping by from SITS and hoping you'll do the same :)

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  9. That is awesome! I'm so going to have to do that with some of my favorite sleepers and stuff that my daughter has outgrown.

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  10. that is such a great idea! I have to many clothes that were barely worn but now dont fit the baby. I would love for you to come link up at check me out saturdays
    www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

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  11. I love repurposing clothes! And Baby clothes are too cute! Great job extending thier life!

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  12. Hey, I hopped over from The Girl Creative's New Friend Friday, and I'm so glad I did! I've seen a lot of your stuff (I think I even commented on your felt house-along week 1 [on which I am woefully behind!]}, and LOVE it! These are particularly adorable. My little boys growing out of his baby stuff, and this is such a clever idea to alter some to grow with him. Thanks!

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  13. ADORABLE! I wish I had known about this when my daughter (now 15) was little!

    By the way, I'm here from Friday Follow and I am linking this post on my blog! :o)

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  14. Great idea. I planned on running to get some fabric to add to miss G4 dress the other day but haven't gotten there yet-she cut the bottom off her dress.

    Thanks for posting to my party.
    This weeks Favs will be up by this evening.
    Cheri www.itssoverycheri.com
    HAVE YOU RE-signed up to follow the new blog. You won't get my updates if you don't? Your old follower status doesn't carry over-blame Google, not me.

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  15. Thank you so much for posting this and linking to my Penny Pinching Party. This is exactly what I am looking for with my Penny Pinching Party so I will be featuring you tomorrow.

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  16. Great idea & a perfect way to save money! Thanks for sharing. I hope you'll link up this week:

    http://delicious-ambiguity-nennyk.blogspot.com/2010/03/tot-tuesdays-2.html

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  17. Great idea! I need to try this! Link it up to Mad Skills Monday at SuperStinkyBoys!

    Blessings,
    Ginger
    SSB

    http://superstinykboys.blogspot.com

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  18. I just found your blog and oh my goodness you are so creative! I love how you made newborn clothes into different outfits for an older baby! It's simply amazing and inspiring!

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  19. Wow, great tips for anyone with little ones.

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  20. We have that same green jumper in a bigger size. I had to cut out the feet to get some extra use out of it.

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