This is based on another great MADE tutorial. This tutorial tells how to turn a large sweater into a toddler sweater vest. So, I cut out the sweater based on another shirt that fits my toddler. Then I finished the neck and arm edges with ribbing. I think it turned out well and it is honestly the best job I have ever done on finishing a v-neck without a pattern.
My toddler loves Elmo. He has an Elmo pajama shirt that he insists on wearing to bed every night. He would probably wear it during the day too if I let him. So, I followed the tutorial on MADE for making an Ernie shirt, but made an Elmo shirt instead. It was super easy to follow and turned out really cute. I downloaded a free Elmo color page from an internet search, and made the head portion larger to fit the shirt. Then I used t-shirt scraps to make Elmo.
I cut out the red head shape and made the edges jagged with my scissors to give Elmo more of a furry look.
I made this backpack for my 1 year old son based on a pattern and tutorial at indietutes.
I made this play wallet for my son based on a tutorial and pattern posted on sewing.about.com
My version included a section to hold bills and did not use bias tape for binding.
I didn't take a before picture, but this shirt used to be larger. I used Jalie pattern 2918 to resize it to a toddler size 2. I have had to adjust the neck size from the pattern. As is, the shirts do not fit over my toddler's head. I have to make the opening 1/8" - 1/4" larger to fit over his head and have had to adjust the neck binding as well.
This is a t-shirt that I made from my fabric stash using Jalie pattern 2805. This is the 4th shirt I've made using this pattern. This is my new go-to pattern for t-shirts. The fit is flattering and it is quick and easy to sew. I've also resized other t-shirts using this pattern for a better fit.
