Making some toys for Gabe

I can't believe it's almost been a month since I made anything! I haven't had time for any crafting lately, which makes me kinda sad. Gabe and I are occupied most of the day with walks and playdates, and I spend a lot of time cooking his meals, and playing some more... Not much room left for sewing!! Although I have lots of ideas, just no time :)

My mom had got me lots of cute fabrics at a craft exhibition in Paris, I made a little pouch to store toys in it. I guess it could also work as a fancy diaper pail :)

I love the funky button and the pretty ribbon. 

I also made a fabric plush cube, I've been looking for a while now for good cubes for Gabe, but couldn't set my mind on anything.

Here's the inside-out cube, it's funny:

We'll see if he likes this one, so far he does, but let's see past the few minutes of surprise and feeling of new :)

Baby clothes pouch

Baby clothes pouch
Originally uploaded by manueb

This is the first pouch I made with pretty linen fabric I found at... IKEA! And one of those big "Confetti" buttons that I love, Shad got me some for Xmas... The bias is made with jeans fabric. It's quite pretty, I'm proud of it, and a good amount of baby clothes fit in it.

Blanket for Gabe

Blanket for Gabe
Originally uploaded by manueb

Of course, I made one for Gabe :) I love how the polka dots mingle on this fabric. He loves the softness!

Baby blanket for bebe Huchon-Dastugue

Baby blanket for bebe Huchon-Dastugue
Originally uploaded by manueb

This blanket and receiving cloth/blankey I made for Manue and Thierry's baby-to-come in June! I hope he'll like it.
Hurray for the Apple and Pears pattern! So fancy :)

Blanket for Lilas

Blanket for Lilas
Originally uploaded by manueb

I have started making baby blankets and burp/receiving cloths. Hoping to open an Etsy shop one of these days... when I'll have time or have the courage to sew during the night, once Gabe is down.. :P
Anyway, this is the blanket I made for Lilas, with a beautiful brown w/pink roses fabric, pink ribbon, on one side and mink on the other side.
Laure and Lilas loved it!

DIY Baby wrap

I made this wrap to carry Gabe - he's kind of got to big for the initial one we had (although it is supposed to work for toddlers), and the B.B. kills my back, neck and shoulders.
It's a very classic wrap, about 5 yards long in order to do the cross-carry, personalized in the center with a nice button and the Crazee Crafteez label.


The fabric is 100% organic cotton, which is best for little ones to nibble on, and it's washable, dryable, and doesn't shrink.



I have to admit I still need to get used to the wrapping part, but Gabe seems very happy and comfy in it, and it's so much better on my back!


Total cost: about $25 of cotton fabric, $1.25 for the button and some cents for the thread. A money saver!!!

Azalea's Pink Elephant

Azalea's Pink Elephant
Originally uploaded by manueb

I made this pink fleece elephant - with Hawaiian fabric - for Azalea, her bedroom theme bein elephants. Or at least it was the theme for her nursery... :)