Toddler Tailoring

Order for Kim

2009-12-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

Can you see the frost on the bushes? It's 15 degrees outside!

Here are some cute Christmas outfits!

Orders for GHC and Ashley

2009-10-28T09:09:00.000-07:00

Here are a few orders I've filled this week. I have about 10 more in the qeue for a Christmas Bazaar for Lane Pregnancy Support center in 3 weeks. Check back here or in my etsy store to see more Christmas outfits for your little ones. Thank you to Allison, Laura and Ashley for your orders.

Custom Orders

2009-10-06T23:32:00.001-07:00

I've been taking several custom orders lately through etsy. Here are some recent ones.
A multiple order for "mrsflyingwarner" on etsy.

Diaper Bag sale

2009-07-29T09:08:00.001-07:00

CLEARANCE SALE:
I've lowered the price on all my bags on etsy. Please go here and check it out.

Recent Custom Orders

2009-07-29T09:03:00.001-07:00

I made these orders for some gals through my etsy site for their sons' first birthday parties. What a cute idea.

Midsummer Evening in the Arts

2009-07-09T21:35:00.001-07:00

I will be selling at our 1st annual arts and craft show at our church a week from Friday along with other great vendors. If you are in the Eugene, OR area please stop in.

New Summer Items

2009-05-12T22:24:00.001-07:00

Now available on my etsy site.
Perfect for summer and 4th of July!

New bags and more

2009-05-04T13:17:00.000-07:00

Creation Fair

2009-04-13T08:34:00.001-07:00

If you are in Eugene this weekend come see Malinda Trautman and I at the Creation Fair. She makes awesome bags/purses/hobo bags and I'll have toddler clothing, baby gifts and diaper bags. Here are the directions and more info: http://kennedyfamilykrafts.com/default.aspx

Pinky Minky Blanket

2009-03-29T16:07:00.000-07:00

Reversible Owl Bag

2009-03-29T16:05:00.001-07:00

Fabric:Robert Kaufman Yellow Brown Owl

Turtle Diaper Bag

2009-03-20T21:23:00.000-07:00

I found tons of this fabric on super clearance in Denver and just love it. It's a nice mid-weight canvas and I've lined it with a cream cotton/linen weave lining. Perfect for summer and perfect for baby, and these will be a steal at just $20!

Green and navy plaid john john

2009-03-18T13:31:00.001-07:00

Here's a new John John for the Spring in a 3T. This is a beautiful green/navy cotton stretch fabric that would be perfect for the warm weather. There are black buttons on the shoulders and snaps for the crotch.

Adult purses and bags

2009-03-17T15:39:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple of adult bags I've made-venturing out of the baby realm for a change. I have a craft show in Eugene on April 18th that they will be at, although if you like one and want one let me know. They are $25 each.

Fabric: orange canvas/linen, Medallion Bloom in Peach fabric by Sandi Henderson, bamboo handles

Striped Diaper Bag, $30

2009-03-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

I've finally made a diaper bag! My friend Katie has been telling me for over a year that I should make them to sell. So here we are. This bag is a medium size (so post below), a med. weighted canvas and is lined with a 100% cotton print that has elephants on it. It ties shut with a coordinating purple ribbon, and has a pocket inside for a cell phone and bottle.

Pink Polka Dot Diaper Bag, $25

2009-03-12T12:03:00.000-07:00

There's a pocket inside for cell phone or whatever you might like to put in it, and a pouch for a bottle. The polka dot material is canvas and I've lined it with a 100% cotton (so soft) beautiful pink/cream print. The black ribbon is gross grain and goes around the entire bag with a bow on one side. The bag clasps with a strap and mother-of-pearl button.

Summer Sailor Whales John John

2009-02-25T13:57:00.001-08:00

I love this print. The happy little whales have sailor hats on and are having fun splashing around! This john john would be great for Spring, Summer and even 4th of July. I've lined it with navy broadcloth and the shoulders have red buttons and the crotch closes with snaps. Available for $25 on my etsy site.

Spring Dresses

2009-02-25T13:48:00.000-08:00

I love this dress. The pincord lining just compliments the seer sucker so much. And then I found these sunflower buttons in my collection and added a satin sash and there you go! Perfect! The sash can be changed out.

Here's a sweet green/white pin stripe fabric, lined with white broadcloth. The pink gross grain ribbons is a great accent. Both of these dresses are available for $25 on my etsy site.

Criss-Cross Top With Sarong Shorts, 18 months

2009-02-19T14:44:00.001-08:00

Criss-Cross top with Sarong Shorts, $25

New Spring Outfits

2009-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:00

Introducing (finally) some new spring and summer outfits! These are all available on my etsy site (well, with the exception of this particular purple dress-but if you like it I can reproduce it).
Even though he is scowling in the picture, J.T. loves his john johns! This is a yellow/white seer sucker john john, lined with white broad cloth. Available in sizes 6 mo-3T.

This A Line is so soft and sweet. The pink/white microcheck that I used as lining and ruffle is one of my favorites. This is a 2T.

Bloggy Giveaways Jan. 26-30th

2009-01-25T16:09:00.000-08:00

I've posted my quarterly Bloggy Giveaway here at my family blog. I'm giving away an ITEM OF YOUR CHOICE from my etsy shop! Huge! Go visit my blog Perret Party of Four, read my rules of entry and have fun!

Swing top with bloomers, $15

2009-01-06T19:16:00.001-08:00

Here's a little preview to the summer. I meant to have my daughter wear this outfit this past summer but never got around to finishing it. So now I'm selling it. This model is 6 mo, but I can also make it in 3, 9, 12, and 18 month. There are brown satin ribbons under the arms and the neck closes with a thread loop and button. I love this pattern and it looks adorable on our sweet little girls. Shorts can easily be substituted for the bloomers if desired:)

Last month of business?

2009-01-06T19:15:00.000-08:00

Consumer Product Safety Commission law

I'm not sure how many of you have heard about a new law that is going into effect to protect children ages 12 and under on Feb. 10 so here is the short of the long (written on my etsy page):

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is a new law put into effect to protect children under the age of 12 from lead and other harmful products in toys and items. A great law considering the mishaps with the toys from China last year. But this law is so broad and general that it doesn't take into account small businesses nor those who deal with fabric like me. Basically everyone who sells any item that may be used for a child 12 and under will need to enlist (and pay a lot of $) a third party to test their items for lead and other harmful chemicals. For me and many others, my fabric, thread, buttons etc have already been tested by the original manufacturer and it will put me out of business to have my own testing (along with thousands or other small businesses).

So that is the short story. To find out more or to sign a petition to have this law "refined" please visit http://cpsia-central.ning.com..

Here is an article written this past week in the LA Timeson the effects of the new law:

"Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.

The law, aimed at keeping lead-filled merchandise away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger -- including clothing -- be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Those that haven't been tested will be considered hazardous, regardless of whether they actually contain lead."

Go here to read more.

Easter is just around the corner

2008-12-13T13:27:00.000-08:00

Just kidding! But my mom wanted to order an Easter dress for her college roommate's new grandbaby. So here is my first Easter dress. I'll finish up Camille's (which was the trial run) this next week.

More corduory

2008-12-08T15:09:00.000-08:00

I finished these for some clients on etsy. I love the colors with the corduroy. Perfect for winter.

Navy Corduroy Longalls/Overalls

2008-11-25T05:29:00.000-08:00

I just made this pair for my friend's little boy. The white monogram looks so sharp on the navy and I love the navy/white microcheck lining. I ran out of white opaque buttons so I temporarily put red on the shoulders which is fun for Christmas. J.T. refused to stand up for the pictures and it was like pulling teeth to get that thumb out of his mouth! I've also made these available on etsy (obviously I would make another pair to your liking!).

$30 with monogram

Candy Cane Dress

2008-11-24T15:48:00.001-08:00

Another Christmas dress. This time it's red corduroy with candy cane applique, lined in a navy candy cane broadcloth. Available now on my etsy site.

Holiday Smocked Dress

2008-11-16T15:53:00.000-08:00

A beautiful Christmas dress for church, family pictures or everyday. Made out of twill, accented with red satin ribbon and red buttons.

Available in 12, 18 mos., 2T and 3T.

$45 Go here to order or leave me a comment with any questions you may have.

Thanks for looking!

Smocked Toy Soldiers

2008-11-05T11:27:00.000-08:00

Get in the holiday spirit with this smocked panel of toy soldiers. Set into denim twill and lined with a beautiful red with snowflake cotton, these overalls will keep your little one warm and oh so cute. Visit my etsy store for more details.

My Bloggy Winners

2008-11-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who entered into my contests. I laughed a lot with people's response to the calling cards "oh, that's what they are called!" I had the same reaction when I first learned about them. So here are my winners:

Bib and Burp Cloth Set: Rachel at Something to Blog About

Calling Cards: Blueviolet at A Nut in a Nutshell

The next Bloggy Giveaways will be in January.

Shoe giveaway

2008-10-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

Oh these shoes are too cute. Check out this giveaway at www.vhielscorner.com.

Miss Gina Designs

2008-10-30T22:17:00.000-07:00

I've found some cool blogs during this weeks Giveaways. One is Miss Gina Designs. She is giving away a handmade purse and they are AWESOME purses, lots of different styles, designs, and colors. Check our her site here.

Saratoga Rose Giveaway

2008-10-29T09:19:00.001-07:00

Saratoga Rose is having a great handbag/purse giveaway also. Check it out here.

Navy Corduroy John John

2008-10-26T23:10:00.000-07:00

Here's a great john john for winter-a heavy weight cord with cotton lining in a rich Navy. There are white opaque buttons on each shoulder and the legs close with silver snaps.
This outfit is a 24 month, but I can make it in 6,9,12,18 month, 2T, and 3T.

$25

Monogram available for $7.

Check out my etsy store to see the matching A Line dress.

Smocked Longalls, 18 months

2008-10-26T23:04:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to be offering smocked longalls and dresses (coming soon). Here is my first of many: 3 Candy Canes with Holly, inserted into red/white seer sucker, white lining, white buttons and silver snaps on legs. This particular longalls is an 18 month, but I can make it in a 6,9,12,24 month, 2T or 3T. For the 3T and 2T there would be 5 Candy Canes.
Go to my etsy site to purchase, or leave a comment here and I'll get back to you.

$45

Bloggy Giveaways again

2008-10-26T22:51:00.001-07:00

Bloggy Giveaways are back and I'm so excited about winning some free stuff. Go here to see the hundreds of giveaways. Here are the rules: The Giveaways last from Monday, Oct. 27th to midnight on the 31st. Each Giveaway offers totally free items and shipping is free. The list will be updated very frequently as bloggers pop in and add their giveaway to the list, so check back often. Remember, you don't have to be a blogger to win.

Please be sure to read each blogger's requirements for how to be entered in their random drawing. Although each giveaway is certainly for a free item, each blogger's instructions may vary slightly. Pay attention!

For my Giveaway just leave a comment on this posting with your name and a way I can reach you (e-mail, blog etc) and I'll let you know on Saturday if you've won (my wonderful assistant, J.T. age 2, will be drawing your name out of a bag).

This time around I'm doing TWO drawings/giveaways (that means TWO winners) so please check out my other post to see all the great things I'm giving away. For this post I'm giving away a Bib and Burp Cloth set from my etsy store. Go to my shop and tell me which set you like, then come back here and leave a comment telling me the set you like and your e-mail, website, blog or way I can reach you.

*For an extra chance at winning (I'll put your name in the hat twice) add my Toddler Tailoring button to your blog/website. Just let me know that you did in your 2nd comment and tell me the site address.

I love Bloggy Giveaways for 2 reasons: Free stuff (who doesn't love that?!) and more traffic for my business.

I'm building up my Christmas inventory right now, so please scroll down my site or look around my etsy store to see what I've got in the works.

Thanks and good luck!

Bloggy Giveaways are back!

2008-10-26T22:23:00.000-07:00

Bloggy Giveaways are back and I'm so excited about winning some free stuff. Go here to see the hundreds of giveaways. Here are the rules: The Giveaways last from Monday, Oct. 27th to midnight on the 31st. Each Giveaway offers totally free items and shipping is free. The list will be updated very frequently as bloggers pop in and add their giveaway to the list, so check back often. Remember, you don't have to be a blogger to win.

Please be sure to read each blogger's requirements for how to be entered in their random drawing. Although each giveaway is certainly for a free item, each blogger's instructions may vary slightly. Pay attention!

For my Giveaway just leave a comment on this posting with your name and a way I can reach you (e-mail, blog etc) and I'll let you know on Saturday if you've won (my trusty assistant, J.T. age 2, will draw your name out of a bag).

This time around I'm doing TWO drawings/giveaways (that means TWO winners) so please check out my other post to see all the great stuff I'm giving away. But for this drawing you are entering to win a Set of 10 Personalized Calling Cards for Christmas (these are used a lot in the South but for those of you who are thinking "what is that?": you attach these to gifts you give to people so that they know it's from you-that way you save money on buying a card and they can easily keep track of who got them what!)These will basically be the design, but I'll change the name on them obviously. :)

*For an extra chance at winning (I'll put your name in the hat twice) add my Toddler Tailoring button to your blog/website. Just let me know that you did in your 2nd comment and tell me the site address.

I love Bloggy Giveaways for 2 reasons: Free stuff (who doesn't love that?!) and more traffic for my business.

I'm building up my Christmas inventory right now, so please scroll down my site or look around my etsy store to see what I've got in the works.

Thanks and good luck!

Christmas dress

2008-10-09T14:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a cute dress I made, modeled off of the Sweet Treasures store website.
Get into the holiday season with a little Christmas package of your own!
12 -18 month
$30
Also available in 0-3 month.
Visit my etsy store to purchase.

Corduroy dresses

2008-10-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

2T Navy Corduroy dress, navy lining, white opaque buttons
$25
Visit my etsy store to purchase either of these dresses. Thanks for looking!

12-18 month Plum Corduroy dress, plum lining, white opaque buttons
$25

This second picture shows the true color. For some reason my camera wouldn't get the color right for the full dress.

Pumpkin dress

2008-09-26T22:07:00.000-07:00

I made this little Halloween dress for my daughter the other day. The black lines are the vines-I need to get a hoop for the hand embroidery so that it doesn't pucker so much. It would also probably help if I had ironed this before taking the picture. But you get the idea.
If anyone wants a Halloween or Thanksgiving appliqued dress like this let me know. I'm focusing most of my time on Christmas outfits, but would love to do these other fun fall holiday themes as well. I'd charge $35-the appliques are $10 alone, so the price is a little more than my usual prices.

Purple corduroy overalls

2008-09-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

Keep your girls warm and cute this winter with these overalls.
Available in 6, 9, 12, 18 mos, 2T and 3T.
Add a monogram for $5.
Click here to order.
The pant legs can be rolled up to show off the lining, or kept down.

Blue and Red Pillowcase dress/top

2008-09-26T21:47:00.000-07:00

Even though the cold weather is almost here that doesn't mean we can't put our girls in pillowcase dresses. I shortened the length so that it can be worn as a swing top over a turtleneck or long sleeves. And adding a cute pair of jeans underneath would be very warm and stylish!

Available in 6,9,12,18 mos., 2T, 3T
Click here to order.

Floral corduroy overalls

2008-09-26T21:40:00.000-07:00

Floral corduroy overalls-a great outfit for fall
Lined in brown broad cloth, piped with burgundy, black snaps and black button
Available in 6 mos, 9 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 2T and 3T.
$30
Click here to order.

New etsy "button"

2008-09-11T14:53:00.000-07:00

Here is my new "button" for my etsy store. Click on the button and it will direct you right to my etsy store. If you like my site and sewing projects, please link my blog with this button on your blog or web site. I would love more traffic and business. I'm working on a few Halloween/Fall outfits and Christmas outfits. Keep tuned in!

New bibs and burp clothes for sale

2008-09-11T13:42:00.000-07:00

Visit my etsy store to purchase.

Blue Polka Dot Burp cloth with matching Bib. The bib fastens with velcro. $12/set
Monogramming available for $7. This bib/burp would work for baby girl or boy. For a girl I would definitely put a monogram on it-brown would be beautiful.

I'll call this the Retro bib and burp cloth:) I love this fabric for the pattern and color. $14/set

New projects

2008-09-11T13:30:00.000-07:00

Here is a look at some orders I've finished this past week:

Great buys.

2008-08-05T13:00:00.000-07:00

As I was entering other bloggy contests I stumbled upon several must see sites of other products:

RS Designs (of which I was a winner!)

Autumn Daisy Studio (of which again I was a winner!)

Giggle Print

Five Dot Design

Congratulations, Uniquely Yours!

2008-08-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Shay at Uniquely Yours! She was the winner of 2 baby bibs in my Bloggy giveaway. the next giveaway will be Oct. 27-31st. I'm thinking of giving away a Christmas outfit, so stay tuned!

Bloggy Giveaways Carnival

2008-07-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

It's here!

This is the week for the "Bloggy Giveaway Carnival". This is a great way to win FREE items, and make new BLOG FRIENDS. Listed below is a direct link to each participant's giveaway post. Scroll through and see all the goodies you can win this week! The list will be updated very frequently as bloggers pop in and add their giveaway to the list, so check back often. Remember, you don't have to be a blogger to win.

Please be sure to read each blogger's requirements for how to be entered in their random drawing. Although each giveaway is certainly for a free item, each blogger's instructions may vary slightly. Pay attention!

The Bloggy Giveaway site:

http://www.donttryit.com/bloggy_giveaways/2008/07/the-bloggy-give.html

For my Bloggy Giveaway, I'm giving away TWO BABY BIBS-one is green/white gingham, the other is pink/white gingham. Both are backed with white flannel for absorption, accented with white rick-rack and tie behind the neck with white satin ribbon. These make great baby gifts!

To enter into the running for my Giveaway simply post a comment with your name and e-mail address by midnight on Friday, Aug. 1st. I will then ask my trusty assistant, J.T. (my 2 year old son) to draw a name out of a hat. I will announce the winner here on Saturday night and contact the winner via e-mail for a shipping address. If I don't hear back from the winner in 3 days, I will have my trusty assistant pick another winner. I will cover the cost of shipping, so the entire operation is FREE TO YOU! The bibs will be shipped on Monday, Aug. 4th. Good luck!!!!

Please visit my etsy on-line store: www.toddlertailoring.etsy.com for more children's clothing.

Flower bubble, 3 mo, 6 mo

2008-06-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here's another cute and fun bubble for the warm weather. I've lined it with pink/white checks, and accented it with pink rick rack, pink buttons and white snaps. Let me know which size you want, or visit toddlertailoring.etsy.com to purchase.
$25 each

Here's a picture of the pattern I use, which gives a better

overall picture of what the bubbles look like.

Clothing in action

2008-05-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

I've finally found some models for my clothing!

My models

2008-05-24T12:40:00.001-07:00

These can all be purchased at toddlertailoring.etsy.com. Thanks for looking!

Carrots Bubble, $25

2008-05-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

My daughter graciously agreed to be my model! She's wearing a 3-6 month bubble. The fabric has oh-so-cute carrots on it-perfect for spring and summer. I've lined it with green/white checks and accented it with orange rick-rack and green buttons and snaps.
I also have this available in 18 months, although I can make to order any size.

New outfits

2008-05-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of outfits I just made for my mother-in-law. The little dress turned out so adorable with the blue/white checked ruffle. I tried a new pattern (McCalls) for the overalls-the juries still out about which pattern I like best. I really like the shoulder straps, but miss the weight of having a lining. And I still can't figure out how to take good pictures of my clothing. They look much, much better in person!

Hawaiin Skirt, $12

2008-04-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

Three-tiered skirt with white rick-rack on hem. So much fun!
Available in 12 mo, 2T, and 3T.

Skirts, $10 each

2008-04-04T21:35:00.000-07:00

This is a peach flower print. The fabric is a nice heavy weight and would be very sweet for church. Fits 18 months, hits below the knee.

Yellow and white seer sucker skirt. Fits 24 months, hits below the knee.

Yellow sun skirt-perfect for summer. Fits 2T, hits below the knee.

etsy.com

2008-04-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

I've posted most of these items on etsy. com for sale. This way you can pay using Paypal and the transaction is fast and easy. My etsy site is toddlertailoring.etsy.com

Ladybug A Line, $25

2008-03-30T15:50:00.001-07:00

Size 2, fits 2T
Ladybug pattern, lined with white rick-rack

Bibs with rick-rack, $6

2008-03-30T15:44:00.001-07:00

These bibs make great baby gifts! Or, as a friend of mine did with her daughter, use them with your drooling one-year old!
Each are lined with white flannel.
$6 each
$10 for two
$15 for three
I can also make matching burp clothes.

Welcome to Toddler Tailoring!

2008-03-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

I've just "launched" a sewing business and am very excited to see where it goes. Here are a few outfits I've been working on, which I will have on display at my garage sale tomorrow. The pictures leave something to be desired, but you get the idea. I'll post more outfits once a week, Lord willing. You can contact me at toddlertailoring@gmail.com or leave me a comment. Shipping is $6, monograming is $5. I'm working on connecting Paypal to this blog as a source of payment. Happy browsing!

Yellow Paisley A-line, $25

2008-03-28T17:16:00.000-07:00

This dress is lined with dark pink piping.
Size 2, fits a 2T.

I also have this in a simple A line, Size 1 (12 months-18 mo.) for $20.

Seer Sucker John John, $20

2008-03-28T17:14:00.000-07:00

Blue/white seer sucker
I'm going to put royal blue buttons on it and a matching royal blue monogram would be darling.
Sizes 12 mo. and 2T available.

Snail A-Line with Piping, $25

2008-03-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

Pink piping and a middle band made of the checked pink/white lining.
Size 2, fits 2T

Snails A-Line, $20

2008-03-28T17:10:00.000-07:00

Size 1, fits 12-18 months.
I've lined this pattern with a checked pink/white.

Monkey John John, $20

2008-03-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

I love this fabric!! I've lined it with red.
Fits size 18 months-2T, or 32 inches.

Hawaii Shorts, $10

2008-03-28T17:08:00.001-07:00

Size 2T, or 27 lbs., Girls

Monkey Shorts, $10

2008-03-28T17:05:00.001-07:00

Size 2T, or 27 lbs.
This would be great for a boy or girl, paired with a white tee. For the girl it would be cute to put their initial on the tee in red.