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Baby Bloomers Tutorial

    Baby Bloomers Tutorial
    on: June 16, 2009, 03:55:01 PM
    Does anybody know of an online tutorial that shows how to make baby bloomers (pretty much just panties, not the kind with full legs) that uses regular cotton, and not a stretch material?  I've found several tuts that are cute, but require knit fabrics, and I'm just not brave enough to try stretch yet!  Thanks!
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      Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
      Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009, 05:01:32 PM
      If you've already found a pattern which calls for knit, I think you could use that same pattern with cotton.  Maybe just add a little to the side seams to make up for the stretch.
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        Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
        Reply #2 on: June 16, 2009, 07:38:41 PM
        Ok, I didn't know that you could do that.  The tutorial said specifically to use stretch knits only. Thanks.
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          Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
          Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 02:08:29 PM
          It's not online, but there's a pattern for bloomers in Heather Ross's Weekend Sewing.  Maybe you could get it from the library?
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            Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
            Reply #4 on: June 25, 2009, 08:38:09 PM
            You can use wovens  like Irene said just add a bit to make up for the stretch.
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              Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
              Reply #5 on: June 29, 2009, 09:17:34 AM
              Yeah, I had seen that.  I need to buy that book, there are a bunch of things I want to make out of it.  Flickr is bad for me, I see all these awesome projects and then I spend more money! Smiley
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                Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
                Reply #6 on: August 26, 2009, 09:38:41 PM
                Iv just purchased this pattern by bettsy kingston on ebay and am about to start it next week.it says its great for beginners(me) and includes step by step instructions.  i cant wait.and they are seriously the CUTEST BABY BLOOMERS I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! Cheesy
                heres the pattern link
                http://www.funkyfabrix.com.au/item_619/Bettsy-Kingston-Baby-Bloomers-Pattern.htm
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                  Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
                  Reply #7 on: August 27, 2009, 12:12:03 AM
                  I've used a pattern I purchased from Parksbird Patterns http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ320395546325 off eBay for bandana bloomers. Very easy and the patterns were cheap. I also have the Heather Ross pattern; very similar and easy. I haven't found any free ones yet, but these two are great. Good luck!
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                    Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
                    Reply #8 on: September 08, 2009, 11:41:27 AM
                    Thanks so much for the two links ladies!  And I think those are the cutest baby bloomers I have ever seen too!
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                      Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
                      Reply #9 on: October 13, 2009, 05:05:30 AM
                      Here is another one that is super simple if you are still interested:

                      http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/baby/Decorative-Diaper-Covers.htm
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                        Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
                        Reply #10 on: October 22, 2009, 01:48:30 PM
                        In the last week I have made 6 (yes, six) of the Heather Ross "Ruby's Bloomers."  Yeah, you have to buy the book, but they come out so cute!
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                          Re: Baby Bloomers Tutorial
                          Reply #11 on: October 24, 2009, 10:16:59 AM
                          I second the bettsy kingston pattern!
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