10 Minute Little Guy Bow Tie

 I am updating and reposting this tutorial since I have a handsome little model to show off my creation now.

When I had girls I always said that they seemed so much cuter/funner to dress than boys.  But now that I have a handsome little boy of my own I am finding that dressing a boy is just as fun as dressing a girl.

  There aren't a lot of cute accessory options for little boys however but there are a few and the bow tie is one of my favorites.  I found a few tutorials to try before this but the bow ties ended up being too big and almost clown like when finished.  I wanted something that was tiny tot size with the right proportions.  This bow tie is super simple, just watch.

Materials:

Fabric scraps

Velcro

Needle and thread

Sewing machine

Step 1: Cut out two pieces of fabric 1 that is 8 1/4x4" and 1 that is 5 1/4x2" (or 2 1/4") (this is to make a bow tie for a baby-like 3-9 months so if you want a bigger one you can adjust the size accordingly).

Step 2: Fold each piece in half (right sides together and sew lengthwise.  On the larger piece you will also sew one end closed. (NOTE: after making 9 of these I realized that you don't have to sew the end closed if you don't want).

Step 3: Turn right side out and iron flat.  I press mine so that the seam of the smaller piece is in the middle (if you don't sew the end closed on the long piece you can press the seam in the middle on it too).

Step 4: Bring the ends of the long piece in to the middle overlapping slightly and sew with your sewing machine.

Step 5: On the smaller piece, on the right side,  place a piece of Velcro (I use the fuzzy side) 2" down from one end.  Pin in place.  Sew around the Velcro catching all the sides that are touching the fabric (so it will be like a little rectangle of stitching).

Step 6: Now fold the shorter end  (the 2" side) over the Velcro like shown and stitch with your machine.

Step 7: Trim off the excess fabric.

Step 8: Turn right side out.

Step 9: Slip over the bow piece and center (Velcro side to the back obviously).

Step 10: Do a quick hand stitch to attach the overhang of the Velcro to the back side only of the bow tie (be careful your stitches don't show through).

It should look like this when you are done:

 And like this from the front.

 Step 11: Now attach the other piece of Velcro (the rougher side) to the onesie or shirt you are using.  Then you just have to attach the bow.  It wouldn't hold up for a bigger baby or toddler that could pull it right off-in that case I would suggest a snap or something.  But for a little baby who can't quite figure out how to get it off or doesn't have the strength-this will do just fine.

 And there you have it: dressed to impress.

 And since they are so easy you can whip up a few more and give them all with one onesie as a gift.

Sock Monkey Costume

Look what you can make with a sweater, kids socks, a t-shirt and hot glue.

I love it so much I am thinking of trying to make a Santa one.

We are getting ready for another party

Well I am alive-just overwhelmed (slightly) by these 3.  

 I want to write on this blog all the time but really if I have a spare minute I would prefer to pee or get a drink or talk to a friend so the time to actually sit and type something is very limited.  But we do have some really fun stuff coming up at our house because these little monkey is turning:

 Yep-3.  And since she is my Halloween baby I always love throwing her a party.  This years theme is monkeys.  We aren't have a monkey party because she loves monkeys but because she is a monkey.  So here are a few sneak peaks.

These are the invitations (a pattern will be coming)

Part of the party favors-Dollar Store monkeys with homemade pink tutu's

Treat bags

Stay tuned everyone (and I mean it-I promise to be back) with more monkey party ideas and patterns/links.

Look Who Finally Arrived

 Introducing:

Treyson Samuel Parsons

 Born: Sept 7

7lb's 12 oz

21"

PERFECT!!

 Can I just tell you that I am completely in love with all things little boy, especially my little boy.  As a follow up to previous posts I just want to say that the labor and delivery were excellent.  I got the epidural (the best thing I have ever done), the labor went smoothly, the delivery was the best you could get (1 and a half pushes and he was out) and I feel fantastic.  I am making decisions for this baby that are best for both of us regardless of what anyone might say or think.  That alone has put me in a better place physically and mentally than with either of my girls and I am so happy. And isn't he just the funnest little boy to take pictures of?  Before he was born I thought, "newborn photography...I can do that," and even though the pictures aren't super professional, and it was much harder than I imagined, I LOVE everyone of them.

Time is ticking away

My countdown to new baby boy is getting shorter and shorter and my to do list is growing longer and longer so if you find me M.I.A. from this blog it is because I am trying to tackle this in the next few weeks:

Super Boy Onesie

This is my latest little boy onesie.  I think it may be one of my favorites of all time.  My question to you is: Should I add a little cape (a detachable one of course) to go with it?  I kinda want it to have a cape.  And if you added a cape would you put the super logo on it again or what would you put on it?  And if you want to make your own, I found the "B" as well as all the other letters here

10 Minute Little Guy Bow Tie

 I am updating and reposting this tutorial since I have a handsome little model to show off my creation now.

When I had girls I always said that they seemed so much cuter/funner to dress than boys.  But now that I have a handsome little boy of my own I am finding that dressing a boy is just as fun as dressing a girl.

  There aren't a lot of cute accessory options for little boys however but there are a few and the bow tie is one of my favorites.  I found a few tutorials to try before this but the bow ties ended up being too big and almost clown like when finished.  I wanted something that was tiny tot size with the right proportions.  This bow tie is super simple, just watch.

Materials:

Fabric scraps

Velcro

Needle and thread

Sewing machine

Step 1: Cut out two pieces of fabric 1 that is 8 1/4x4" and 1 that is 5 1/4x2" (or 2 1/4") (this is to make a bow tie for a baby-like 3-9 months so if you want a bigger one you can adjust the size accordingly).

Step 2: Fold each piece in half (right sides together and sew lengthwise.  On the larger piece you will also sew one end closed. (NOTE: after making 9 of these I realized that you don't have to sew the end closed if you don't want).

Step 3: Turn right side out and iron flat.  I press mine so that the seam of the smaller piece is in the middle (if you don't sew the end closed on the long piece you can press the seam in the middle on it too).

Step 4: Bring the ends of the long piece in to the middle overlapping slightly and sew with your sewing machine.

Step 5: On the smaller piece, on the seam side (or the back side) place a piece of Velcro (I use the fuzzy side) 2" down from one end.  Pin in place.  Sew around the Velcro catching all the sides that are touching the fabric (so it will be like a little rectangle of stitching).

Step 6: Now fold the shorter end  (the 2" side) over the Velcro like shown and stitch with your machine.

Step 7: Trim off the excess fabric.

Step 8: Turn right side out.

Step 9: Slip over the bow piece and center (Velcro side to the back obviously).

Step 10: Do a quick hand stitch to attach the overhang of the Velcro to the back side only of the bow tie (be careful your stitches don't show through).

It should look like this when you are done:

 And like this from the front.

 Step 11: Now attach the other piece of Velcro (the rougher side) to the onesie or shirt you are using.  Then you just have to attach the bow.  It wouldn't hold up for a bigger baby or toddler that could pull it right off-in that case I would suggest a snap or something.  But for a little baby who can't quite figure out how to get it off or doesn't have the strength-this will do just fine.

 And there you have it: dressed to impress.

 And since they are so easy you can whip up a few more and give them all with one onesie as a gift.