Slide Shorts

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Bloomers are cute for a little girl, but sometimes you need some real shorts.  Like shorts-for-sliding-down-hot-slides-shorts.  Like these.  I'm still refining my pattern as you'll find out, but here's the story so far…  suggestions welcomed.

Giveaway Reminder!

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Today's the last day to enter the giveaway for free fabric on Handmade Baby Clothes!  Enter before midnight tonight to have a chance to win some Harmony Art Organic Alphabet Soup Cotton Interlock fabric!

Neutral Wrap-up

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I can't believe this month is almost gone!  There are so many neutral things I've yet to touch on.  But, since this is my last neutral series post, I not only highlight some of the fun posts from this month, but I've included some other ideas that I had to mention in this series. Oh, and don't forget the giveaway – time's almost up!! 

Choosing Neutral Knit Fabrics

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In an earlier post, I discussed choosing neutral fabrics, which is hard.  But have you tried finding neutral KNIT fabrics?  HARDER!!  I've listed my tips and suggestions in this latest post.  Hope it helps you!

EXTRA! Bettsy Kingston Newborn Jacket

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Just found this tutorial, and thought it would be perfect for those newborn neutral people out there.  Check it out! http://www.bettsykingston.com/2010/07/free-pattern-newborn-jacket/

Neutral Newborn Knit Pants and MORE!

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Today is a big day at Handmade Baby ClothesNeutral Newborn Knit Pant free pattern and tutorial today, plus our first giveaway!

Sleep Sack Ideas

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A sleep sack (or a few) is a great addition to any baby's wardrobe.  Check out the latest post which has two different links to tutorials for neutral sleep sacks that use old or thrifted clothing for the fabric.  Check it out on www.handmadebabyclothes.org.

Neutral Extra! Carnival Themed Baby Shower

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If you're a not-gonna-find-out-momma, you might want to try this carnival themed baby shower!

(Photo via Bump Smitten)

Neutral Baby Blanket by Katy Dill

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Today's Neutral Series post has a special guest – Katy Dill of No Big DIll!  She gives her step-by-step tutorial for a newborn baby blanket made of knit fabric.  Check it out here on Handmade Baby Clothes.org

Sewing Theme Baby Shower

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For the Mom-to-Be who loves handmade baby clothes, this beautiful sewing-themed baby shower will provide lots of inspiration!  Check it out here on Bump Smitten!