Being a Green Mum I am always looking for innovative products and I love to support the Mums (and Grandmums) out there that are trying to make a difference.
One of my fellow bloggers Rosie of Rosie's Whimsy has a diaper company: Night Owl Diaper Company she makes the cutest diapers and we are privileged to be testing them out.
I also just purchased a knitting pattern for longies from Green Way Baby Babywear, I will admit my Mum is helping me with those because I am not that skilled with the needles yet.
Now for my own crack at it; because I am not skilled
knitter I wondered if I could make my own longies for my son. In case you are wondering "What the heck is a longie?" They are long leggings/sweat pant type garment made from wool, that wicks away wetness. Wool is probably one of the best things you can use for your baby's bum. I was thinking; I wonder if I could make my own from a wool sweater? I took a tour around Google and ETSY and I discovered that many other Mums were making their own longies this way. So Ethan and I hopped into the car and headed for the Salvation Army to look for wool sweaters. I managed to score a few decent ones, 100% wool, and went to work. It was really quite simple, I do have sewing skills and have made some outfits for Ethan so it didn't take long to whip a pair up, I really like the stripes. I have some Kookaburra wash coming any day now to wash the longies up so they are nice and soft.
knitter I wondered if I could make my own longies for my son. In case you are wondering "What the heck is a longie?" They are long leggings/sweat pant type garment made from wool, that wicks away wetness. Wool is probably one of the best things you can use for your baby's bum. I was thinking; I wonder if I could make my own from a wool sweater? I took a tour around Google and ETSY and I discovered that many other Mums were making their own longies this way. So Ethan and I hopped into the car and headed for the Salvation Army to look for wool sweaters. I managed to score a few decent ones, 100% wool, and went to work. It was really quite simple, I do have sewing skills and have made some outfits for Ethan so it didn't take long to whip a pair up, I really like the stripes. I have some Kookaburra wash coming any day now to wash the longies up so they are nice and soft.
Here's to Mums and Grandmums everywhere that are making a difference and here's to longies and keeping bums warm and dry!!
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6 comments:
These are adorable! ANdf they look adorable on that cute little bottom:>)
Great talking with you last night. You sounded so good and happy.
Nice to see a picture of what you were describing to me last night. I was having a hard time picturing it in my head.
YOU ARE SO CRAFTY! MUAH
Missy
Love those longies! I wonder if I could fit in them. :)
Your kitchen is looking spectacular! Love the colors, what a huge difference.
It is so special to know how many people are filled with hope again. It's a new day. Finally.
Donna
Oh goodness they are adorable! Tara keeps wanting me to make some longies out of recyled wool sweaters....... So much to do so little time LOL
:-) Rosie ( Rosie's Whimsy)
Too cute!!! If you get the chance swing by TC and check out the pics on my thread from Eureka Springs. Lots of Victorian houses and fun details. I think you will like them! Love ya!
Cassie
Thanks for using Kookaburra Wash! We hope your projects as soft as you want. :)
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