Dressing my collection-what to do while the coffee cake bakes

Back to the Blueberry Coffee Cake. It takes about 25 minutes to bake. This is plenty of time for a refashion plus the removal of a sliver.


I already mentioned collections help me keep things organized. This is no less the truth with my most valuable group of items. Matt's most recent request for the kids is that they have matching shirts for when we are out in public so we can keep them in sight more easily. The lodge is log structure built by the CCC back in the 30's from which the rangers run programs for campers and store artifacts. A small gift shop also has a home here. Postcards to commemorate the black bears at the dumpster are usually the extent of our purchase. This year we threw caution to the wind and got the kids matching t shirts. The sizes are never quite right with such a range in sizes so I knew if the baby was going to fit in I would have to make some adjustments.

Cut me some slack as this is my first tutorial- and I use that word very loosely!

T shirt to Romper Tutorial-

Here is what you need.

1 over-size T shirt

1 romper that fits

1 old onesie or snap tape

chalk

scissors

Lay the romper that fits over the T shirt and mark with chalk. Make sure you leave about 1/2'' for the seam

Cut off the excess and sew up the side seams. Don't sew the crotch. I used my serger, but a sewing machine will work just fine. I also serged the crotch edge. Make a narrow hem the width of whatever snap you are using. This hem will give the snap its stability when you are yanking them apart when the baby has a blowout

Center the snap tape on the cut edge and sew. It is kind of necessary that both tapes are centered so the snaps match. Mine has a few puckers, but I am okay with that. Babies move around a lot and most people try to stay away from the business end of a baby anyway.

Here is the finished product. Just in time to go get the cake out of the oven!

And the moment you have so patiently waited for.... The cake!

and the sliver...