Clothing For Babies

I recently went to a website where the sell homemade clothing for babies and sell it very expensive. I would really like to get into doing this myself. I was wondering how hard it is to learn to sew simple things like a sundress or something. Also how expensive is it?
I have not ever sewn on a machine, just by hand and haven't ever made anything. I was wondering what I need to kind of get started, is there a book or something you all suggest to read to give me the basics?

I'd probably start you with KwikSew's Sewing for Babies, which is a book with patterns and instructions... but you'll still need some hand or machine sewing skills to get started. A beginner's class or at least a beginning DVD on garment sewing is going to be something you want.

Kids clothes are actually a good place to start... they use such small amounts of fabric that if you screw up something badly, you haven't lost a whole lot of fabric.

Cost for the fabric varies widely -- from a few dollars a yard for basic cottons and poly-cotton blends to hundreds of dollars a yard for some specialty fabrics that might wind up in something like a christening gown. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Toddler-Girls%2527 -Cherokee-Watercolor-Dress/dp/B001KLGJAI might have $5 worth of materials in it and 2-3 hours of labor on a sewing machine. Something like the dress on the right here: http://www.amazon.com/French-Hand-Sewing -Machine-Second/dp/9999840329 might have $15 worth of fabric, $100 worth of lace, and 50-100 hours of labor.

If you're thinking about doing this for hire, and you're in the USA, you need to know about CPSIA, which covers garments for kids 12 and under. http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive /cpsia-childrens-apparel-exemptions/ This is a law with big, sharp teeth.

You'll also need to know that commercial patterns are not licensed for making things for sale, so you'll need to come up with your own patterns. The better the patterns are made, the faster they'll sew together.

2009-08-29 16:03:10 by raindrops667

amzn.to Baby clothes are a popular idea for a baby shower, and manufacturers are doing a better job at making cute clothes for girls and boys ...

I've spent almost $300 on newborn clothing and blankets at babies r us. It's my first and don't really have anybody to tell me the do's and don'ts of baby shopping. I now realize that my baby will grow out of it fast... Should I exchange the sleepers for daytime outfits instead, and bigger sizes? Any advice will help.

$300 is high for newborn clothing. Babies R Us isnt the problem, its what you are buying. They carry Carter's below the cost of Mervyn's and JC Penney. Also start looking at clearance racks. The basics you need:
Newborn
5 onesies
A size small Halo sleepsack
One cute outfit
Socks

0-3 months
5-10 onesies
the sleepsack should still fit
3-7 footed sleepers
more socks
2-3 cute outfits

3-6 months should be similar to the above

9, 12, 18 and 24 months
still 5-10 onesies
still footed sleepers if in a cooler climate
3-5 cute outfits.

Remember that BRU can give you gift cards for what you return so you can use it on wipes (especially for baby are great), bottles, pacifiers, and the little things you will need.

2007-08-29 12:56:06 by ~jenz~

Price: $24.99 $20.00

Soft cap with ribbon detail
100% cotton bodysuit with an organza tutu trimmed in satin
Secure snap closure for easy "costume" changes between scenes
Coordinating gift box measures 9.25" x 6" x 2"
Ballet slipper-inspired print at feet

I've noticed that name brand clothing like polo ect are selling clothes for babies. Do you think that these brands make them look more or less cute?

I personally think they are much cuter without the brands and look better with just with solid colors or stripes but I am just curious as to what other people think. As always, 10 pts for best answer, thanks!

babies are cute no matter if their clothes comes from walmart or designer boutiques
but i can see how ppl get carried away. I must admit i do. I went to macy's a week ago and they had these adorable ralph lauren pants with a matching sweater, both came up to be under twenty five dollars, they had a sale, and i couldn't resist buying it for my nephew.

2008-02-16 18:41:19 by William Wiseone

Price: $11.99 $9.99

Machine wash cold with like colors, mild detergent, gentle cycle
100% organic cotton interlock blanket
Tumble dry low and do not bleach
Organically grown cotton is free from pesticides
Measures 30" x 40"

Before becoming a Mother, I never realised that banana stained clothes so badly. All of her burp clothes, muslins and bibs are stained with banana and it doesn't matter how many times I wash them or how hot, the stains don't come out. How do you all get banana stains out of your baby clothes?

In SA we have a bar of Sunlight soap, it works miracles, research it and try to find something similar where you live.
It takes any stain right out, even red cool-aid!

2008-10-09 00:15:52 by ♥ Poppy's Mumma ♥

my daughter dad will be pledging in a fraternity and i wanted to get my baby a tshirt saying " my daddy is a ......." where can i find these type of clothing for the babies?

Here you go

2008-12-13 10:52:11 by jaidy-p00h m0mmy 12/8/08