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Patterns for babies What are your favourites? Good snaps to use?
rivergum Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2006 Posts: 783	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/12 4:38 PM I am looking for TNT baby patterns, such as t-shirts and onesies. I like the Jalie onesies, but I also like the wrap over styles such as this: Bonds Anything else anyone has come across that is both cute and useful? Also, which snaps are the best in your experience? ------ Taking in is happier than letting out. Sydney, Australia
michellep74   Intermediate CA USA Member since 2007 Posts: 2135	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/12 4:55 PM I'm also interested in this, seeing as I have our first child on the way, due to arrive in June. I did get a subscription to Ottobre for Christmas and plan to sew out of that quite a bit. ------ --Michelle *** Blog: http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.com/
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 2005 Posts: 1903	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/12 5:50 PM I made this Onion pattern for my neighbors a few years ago, they truly loved it, kept telling me over and over how much better it was then similar suits they had. the others had an unfortunate sausage effect when the inevitable diaper leaks occurred, but this one didn't. If I was to make it again I'd add a little length to the back arms and legs, fold the extra length to the outside back and incorporate it in the seam, and then you'd have nice mitts/booties to fold into place if they were wanted. ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Scandinavia 400 Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
DebbyS Intermediate MD USA Member since 2003 Posts: 438	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/12 6:48 PM I made my grand daughter the Kwik Sew bunting with the hole for the car seat buckle - 3212. I made it in fleece and lined the entire thing in flannel. My daughter-in-law says all the other moms are jealous. ------ ~ Debby
Speech girl   Intermediate GA USA Member since 2003 Posts: 1570	Login to reply to this post In reply to rivergum Like this post Date: 1/14/12 11:07 PM Well my last baby is almost seven, so it's been a few years, but I liked Ottobre and Kwik Sew patterns the best. I used a few Burda patterns too, but not so much for sleepers and onesies. I liked the snap source snaps, which require their snap setter and a hammer. Done correctly, the snaps are very secure. The spring issue of Ottobre has some cute baby basics All views 1/2012 Ottobre Design -- Edited on 1/15/12 0:25 AM -- ------ Kim formerly mikkim http://girlwithatimemachine.wordpress.com/
mastdenman   Intermediate CA USA Member since 2004 Posts: 5513	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/12 0:45 AM Snap Source Snaps are the greatest. I have some of their snaps and the tools. The tools can be a little tricky, but the snaps really grip. ------ Marilyn January 2009 to January 2010 81 yards out and 71yards in January 2010 to the present 106.7 yards out and 146.5 yards in. January 2011 to the present: 47 yards out and 69 yards in.
JillyBe Intermediate CA USA Member since 2010 Posts: 2981	Login to reply to this post In reply to mastdenman Like this post Date: 1/15/12 1:40 AM mastdenman I was just wondering yesterday where to get colored snaps - those look great! Thanks so much ------ http://jillybejoyful.blogspot.com/ a blog about creativity, sewing, vintage sewing machines, and...... life :)
Sew Ducky Beginner TN USA Member since 2006 Posts: 910	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/12 12:43 PM I used vintage ones for my son when he was little, which has been years now. I didn't do a lot of the t's and onesies. My DD just got a slew of vintage reprints, as well as a small collection of the ones I had. Usually, I toss her in a dress and call it a day, although my mother uses the sleep sacks B5583 for DD and they fit her well. ------ Elaina SewDucky.com
Sana Intermediate Member since 2005 Posts: 122	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/15/12 4:54 PM I've never sewn baby clothes (yet!), but I noticed a tutorial for making your own snap tape recently. There've been some good reviews of the Kwik Sew books for babies and toddlers, so if I were going to start sewing for babies, I think I'd start there. ------ "Once abolish the God, and the government becomes the God." (G. K. Chesterton)
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 2004 Posts: 4527	Login to reply to this post In reply to rivergum Like this post Date: 1/15/12 5:05 PM Rivergum, I recommend Snap Source for snaps. I order on-line directly from their website (in the USA) and the postage is very reasonable. For the crotch area use the open ring snaps and for other areas use the normal snaps. In the crotch the normal metal snaps "clink" together as the baby moves hence why the open ring are better. Also use the size 16 in the crotch. While the size 14 is good for shoulders, back, etc. they are too small and come undone in the crotch. For onsies, t-shirts, etc. I'd recommend Ottobre and Kwik Sew. ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/

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