Tail End Designs

A new fresh start!

2011-02-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

I need a new fresh start. I'm gearing away from diapers and more towards clothing for my kiddos. So I needed a new blog. You can find me over at: www.sewcrazymama.blogspot.com

See you there!

Americana Longies

2011-02-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

This was my most recent Custom Order. The mama who ordered these came up with the design herself. Her husband was returning home from a tour of duty and she wanted something special for their daughter to wear. They turned out amazing.

Some recent sewing

2011-02-01T18:24:00.001-08:00

I would like to share some recent sewing. Last week I made an awesome duffle bag. We used it last weekend for a quick overnight and it fit our pj's and a change of clothes for all 5 of us!

Next, I made an outfit for the neighbor's new baby.

Today I made PJ's for our oldest daughter.

Where does the time go?

2011-02-01T11:03:00.001-08:00

I found myself swamped with custom orders this last year, mostly diapers. I was barely able to sew a few pieces for my own family. Of course, the holidays came and I wanted to give some handmade gifts, but ran out of time to make them. So, a new year, a new leaf!

This year I will limit the amount of sewing I do for others. I will still knit with wild abandon though! I'm able to do that in my evening down time. :) As well as car trips and hanging out outdoors. :) I also have a lot of projects that I'd like to do for my family. There are so many awesome patterns for Little Ones out "there" that I figure I'd better get to sewing, or I won't have little ones to sew for anymore. :(

2011 will bring about a more relaxed atmosphere here. I'm looking forward to the change.

(I do have to say that I still hope to stock some items on my etsy from time to time.)
As always, if you need anything from me, just ask!

Custom Order Information

2011-02-01T10:59:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since this info was posted, so I thought I'd better share it again.
Here is a link to my Diaperswappers WAHM page.
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1000929

Most of the time I can be found there easily. Otherwise, please feel free to email me.

I'm still here!

2010-04-28T06:54:00.000-07:00

It's been a crazy spring. This early spring-like weather has my head in a tail spin! It's inspired me to organize and clean, sew and create! I've taken on LOTS of new projects as of late. I will get some pictured soon.
I am closing my hyenacart (hyenacart.com/tailenddesigns) and opting for etsy to sell my project overflows. So head on over to my hyenacart, use code "byebye" without the quotes to get 10% off my already low prices, and free shipping!

Trainers!

2010-01-19T08:20:00.000-08:00

I just wrapped these up yesterday. They are trainers with a little absorbtion but no waterproof layer. So cute!

Just finished!

2010-01-18T15:16:00.001-08:00

This is a newborn set done all in cotton. So soft and squishy and machine washable!!!!

It was a pleasure knitting this up!!

Book #2 Multiple Blessings by Kate Gosslin

2010-01-18T14:52:00.000-08:00

This was a quick read. I finished it in a week.

I liked it. It was nice knowing that they actually had humble beginnings. I am a Christian mom and like her many references to God. However, if you are not Christian, it might start to get on your nerves.

The writing itself seems, I don't know, too planned. It's hard to explain. You want it to sound like she's talking to you, but it sounds like she and co-author, Beth Carson, thought out every single sentence. At times that was annoying. I wanted more of a convo. That's just me.

It's a great story. It's really too bad that the vow between Kate, Jon, and God is now broken. Her book makes it sound like she's a devout Christian and while I don't know or claim to know what went wrong in their marriage, seems like breaking that vow would be really hard for a Christian. I'm sure it was.

If you like the Gosslins, give the book a read. Love the pictures, wish there were more!

Challenge...

2009-12-24T16:44:00.000-08:00

I've been so busy lately with projects, I've decided to add another to the list! :)

I've challenged myself to read every book in my house (minus dictionaries and the like). I always accumulate books with great intentions. If they don't keep me interested past the first page, I move on. Well, now's their chance! I vow to read each and every last one of them! Even the boring ones. So, the challenge starts now with the completion being Christmas of next year.

So, here's the first on the list. This isn't a boring book. Joy Fielding is actually one of my favorite authors. Her books just flow for me. I read her latest, "Still Life" just last month. Great read.

"Charley's Webb" is proving to be a fast read. We had a 1.5 hour drive today round trip and I read over 100 pages. When we returned home I realized how much I had read and was shocked. The story flows so nice it hardly seems I'm reading. Love it! Can't wait to get to read more tomorrow.

Hudson Hat for K

2009-12-14T09:39:00.000-08:00

I whipped this up for K for Christmas.

Current Customs List

2009-12-14T09:37:00.000-08:00

Today, here's how the customs list looks:
1. Little Leg warmers
2. 6mo sweater
3. Longies (waiting for yarn.)

Customs

2009-11-20T17:04:00.000-08:00

Well, I thought I should give an up to date list of customs!

1. Leggings. I'm hoping to wrap these up by the end of the weekend.
2. Pinwheel Sweater. I plan to start this the first part of next week.
3. Christmas Longies.
4. Ridinghood sweater.
5. Crochet Leg warmers for my niece.

There ya have it! I just keep pluggin' away! :)

Kids all have their H1N1 Vacs!

2009-11-19T13:15:00.000-08:00

Yay! I've managed to get all three in for their H1N1 vaccinations. :)

Sposoeasy All-in-one diapers

2009-11-19T12:53:00.000-08:00

These great AIO diapers are on sale this week only! Go to Nicki's Diapers to get yours!!

http://nickisdiapers.com/catalog.php?category=613

Car Seat Redo

2009-11-01T12:53:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I bought a gender neutral car seat when K was born. Worked fine. We didn't find out her gender, so it was what we needed. Well, now Mojo is here, 100% girl and I couldn't stand the gender neutral fabric any longer. So, I recovered it! This was an entire weekend project. I had to disassemble the original car seat pad and shade, then attach my new fabric and reassemble it all again. I also made a cover to go over Mojo and keep her warm.

I'm so glad I did it!

Here's the old cover (taken out/off the car seat itself):

This is it all taken apart:

Here's the finished seat and shade:

Here's the cover to keep Mojo warm:

Stitch Markers!

2009-09-30T18:03:00.000-07:00

I've started making snagless stitch markers! They are beautiful and amazing. I love coming to a stitch marker now!

2009-09-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

Small Longies for a YYMN custom. Seed stitch cuff.

If I'd only known then...

2009-09-09T12:12:00.000-07:00

Okay, I normally don't do this, but I'm going to promote a product.

If I could start parenting all over again, using cloth diapers I would...

BUY ALL GOODMAMA'S!!!!!

In all seriousness, I would recommend to any new parent this:
For the brand new baby stage, Bummis Super Whisper Wraps and prefold diapers works best.
But once they reach about 10#, I'd put them in Goodmama's. Goodmama's will fit from then until forever (it seems).
I've been using GM's (Goodmama's) on both our 5 month old (since she was 2 months old) and our 2.5 year old (with room to grow). I have one stash that fits them both equally well, since GM's are a one-size diaper.
We use them and covers. I also have some knitted covers for them as well.

They come in great prints or solids. They are the softest diapers I've ever felt! The velour on the inside washes really well.

And for all you out there who don't want covers, they are now making them as All-In-Ones! Waterproof. I haven't tried those yet, but I would really love to!!

Here's our stash:

*I have in no way been paid for my rave review.
If you're from the Goodmama company and wish to thank me for my GM love (ex: send me a freebie), please feel free to contact me! ;)

Finally!

2009-08-27T06:55:00.000-07:00

I finally marked a spot on my customs list for one of our children! I was able to whip this set up in less than a week. (Keep in mind, I only knit after the kids go to bed.)

I fell in love with this yarn colorway on hyena cart. It's "Kara" by A Time to Dye on Cestari Superfine Merino. I'd worked on Cestari before and had mixed feelings about it. It was soft, but had lots of twigs/hay in it, then it got really thin in one spot and really messed up the gauge. But, I had already ordered this. So, I knew I had to try Cestari again. I LOVE IT!

This is the softest wool I've ever used!!! This batch of Cestari had way less "stuff" in it and it stayed a consistent weight. Wahoo!!

So, here it is, Mojo's Halloween set. Longies and a pixie hat on Cestari Superfine.

Different Cuffs

2009-08-10T14:07:00.001-07:00

Okay, here are some of the cuffs I can do. There are more, but this is all that I have pictures of at the moment. Once I get to my own custom spot for our DD, I'll make up some of the less asked for add-ons to share. :)

My favorite girly cuff, the scalloped edge:

Ruffle Cuff:

Rolled Cuff:

Ribbed Cuff on Soaker:

Crab Stitch Cuff:

Basketweave Cuff:

Double Ruffle:

Frilled Cuff:

Plain Cuff on Soaker:

Custom Knits Add Ons

2009-08-10T13:58:00.000-07:00

I'd like to share with you some examples of add-on features for your custom knits!

Top Left: Elastic Waist

Top Right: Ribbed waist with twisted cord drawstring

Bottom Left: Internal Drawstring Waist

Bottomr Right: I-Cord drawstring

How did July wrap up?

2009-08-04T08:52:00.001-07:00

Mama Cloth!!!

2009-07-29T13:37:00.001-07:00

I had a gal contact me last week. She had bought some Mama Cloth from me over two YEARS ago. She said that she loves them and would like to get more. Instead of trying a bunch of others and still pining for mine (her words, not mine!), she hunted me down to ask for more!

What a compliment!!!!

I had been thinking about Mama Cloth lately. MJ is only 3.5 months old, so w/o details, I went to the store last month to purchase some disposables. I was shocked at the prices!!! Seems those have gone up in the year since I last had AF. I bought the generic brand to save $$ and was not happy at all. That got me thinking of Mama Cloth. Should I try them???

This one customer has me convinced that I should at least give them a try. So my pattern is back on the table and the materials are out. I made her a set of 4 regulars and 8 overnights. I've improved my make by using an all PUL back layer and two snaps for a more customizable fit. I'm sure she'll love them! Now I just have to find some more awesome flannel prints!!!

Trainers

2009-07-19T09:07:00.000-07:00

Yay! I've sufficiently modified a pattern for training underwear! These are not waterproof, but I hope to work on that as well. These are comparable to the gerber training undies you buy in the store. Only cuter! :)

I just made a set of 7 for a friend last week. Here they are:

I will be adding them to my customs list as well. Hmm... Maybe I should open up a Hyena Cart. I'll think about that. :)

TV boredom

2009-07-07T11:19:00.000-07:00

First off, I'm going to say that, yes, I was a Michael Jackson fan. I remember telling my dad when I was little that I would marry him some day. While we all know that didn't happen, I was a fan of his music. Would have loved to have seen a concert. Didn't go all gaga over him. Probably would have gotten blubber mouthed if I ever had run into him. Felt sorry for the torment he was obviously under.
All my sympathies to his family, friends, and most of all, children.

Okay, now to my gripe! What's with all the programs!?!?!?
We cut out our Direct TV cause it was just getting too expensive to justify for our family. So now we get about 12 channels (yeah, we're in a valley and don't get the 30+ over the air channels that some lucky folk get) and every night since he's passed away, all it's been is Michael, Michael, Michael. If I didn't already feel as though I knew him, I sure do now!

Yeah, I'm listening to the memorial service as I clean the house and entertain the children. I could shut it off or listen to the radio. But I also feel drawn to it. It's crazy, I know.

Guess what we're watching tonight!?!? NO! Not the special 48 hours about, guess who? No, I rented "Dallas" from the library! Ha, ha! Let's see what all the Dallas hype was about back when I was really little! My hubby remembers having to go to bed at 8 when the show would start. He would plead with his parents just to let him hear the Dallas song so that he could hear the trumpets. He later played the trumpet in band, and occasionally now when he runs across it in the closet. I'm going to tell him there's something on TV I want to watch, have him close his eyes and play the song! Then, yeah, we'll watch it. :)

Now I feel better ranting for a minute!

While the Cat's away, the Mouse will play!

2009-06-08T06:35:00.000-07:00

DH was gone this weekend on his manly trip to the Boundary Waters. While he was roughin' it with the guys in the cold, rainy, windy wilderness, I was the cozy environment we call home hangin' with all 3 little ones and sewing until my heart's content!

I had amazing success and created a few goodies!

First, it took me a couple days to whip these out, but I got 3 Emmeline Aprons done for Christmas gifts. Sorry for the crummy photo. It's the best I could do this morning.

I also managed a pair of TDK (that darn kat) undies. They're a size 4, so they are just a wee bit too small for J. That's okay, I have size 6's planned for this week! I just needed to try the pattern. I also tried the Ottobre boxer briefs but it turned out hideous. I will be modifying my MO on that one. I figure it out though, during M's late night feeding. That's when I think things through.

Finally, my fav project of the weekend: The Amy Butler Nappy Bag!

I LOVE it!! I was able to purchase the pattern online Wednesday, the gal shipped it on Thursday, I roughed it through a trip to the fabric store w/3 antsy children on Friday, the pattern arrived on Saturday just before lunch, and by midnight Saturday, I had a new diaper bag!!! It's great! I can't wait to use it today. :)

Well, I have plans to sew undies for J and trainers for K this week. We'll see how it goes. :) Oh, I'm also knitting the last of 3 skirties for mommyz on diaperswappers. What a great mama!

New Needles

2009-05-28T06:15:00.000-07:00

There are so many times when I'm working on a custom order and have a lull. Meaning, I'm waiting for the customer's yarn to arrive, or I'm still working out the details of the order with the customer. In the mean time, I'd like to start a pair of shorties for one of my LO's (little ones).
I finally bit the bullet and ordered some more needles.
I work with circular needles. For everything. Unless it's a short enough piece to work on 6-8" DPN's, that is. I have the Boye interchangeable needle set and it's done me well for a few years now. I don't like that I have to screw the tips back on constantly while knitting, but that action has become a habit now. So I do it whether or not it's needed.
I want the Knitpicks Harmony wood set, but at $75, that's just too large of a pill for me to swallow. I rarely spend that kind of money on myself. So I ordered a few of their harmony wood fixed circular needles.
Now I'll be able to start my own projects and put them aside when I need to work on a custom.
Yay!!!

MIA

2009-04-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

Well, I've been MIA fora bit. I'm recovering from a c-section & adjusting to life as a SAHM of 3. Wow, it's crazy!!

I have been able to get some work done, though. I'd like to share some customs I've gotten done...

These are newborn & 2 small capris for Lily. She hasn't yet arrived, but her mom and I are busy building her wool stash. :)

Just chillin'

2009-03-30T10:32:00.001-07:00

I have so many things I'd like to accomplish and I'm on borrowed time.

Oh, well. So this week I'm focusing on making Amigurumi animals for a friend's baby shower. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it there or not, just under a week out of the hospital, but I'll at least get these cute cute baby toys to her. :)

I'd also like to get J's bed pads sewn.

That's all I'm focused on at this point. One week from today I'll have a whole new agenda!!!

What's on today's plate...

2009-03-18T08:14:00.000-07:00

Well, I have a lot I really want to be working on. I'm having a hard time today, though, with this sciatic nerve pain in my back. I feel like I have a kink in my back/hip area, like it needs to crack and it just won't. It's very painful, and I'm even having a difficult time walking today. So, it's sit-down projects for me. I must have done too much cleaning and moving big things around yesterday. I am 36 weeks pregnant, after all.

So, today, I need to stuff diapers. I have a clean basket of K's pocket diapers to stuff and a basket of newborn diapers to stuff.

I have a pile of knits here that I want to cut for underwear for J & K. K's not in undies yet, but I'm hoping having some really cute ones will motivate her. More importantly at this point is getting her to sleep in the same room as J. That's slow-go. But she'll have to go there eventually, as that is almost officially the baby room now.

My new sewing machine is begging for me to come and sew! I was hoping to save up for a new machine, a spendy one. So I was doing a lot of research. Well, in my research, I found a few on line. I got it for more than $1000 off msrp!!!!! Yeah, I thought I was about 1/2 way saved for a new machine, but it turned out I had enough saved to get this one! I was so happy! It's new in box w/warranty! How terrific! It came a week ago yesterday and I've sewn something every day since. It's a Pfaff 1527 and I can't say enough good things about it!!!! It's got the IDT technology that makes sewing a breeze. Today may be the first day since it arrived that I haven't sewn something. I ordered a hemmer presser foot, and once that gets here, I'll finish up the crib sheets I have started for Baby M.

I also need to finish up the skirtie I started a few evenings ago. It's almost done. I've just got to wrap up the soaker under the skirt. It's my first skirtie w/the Sheepy Time, so I hope my skirt is long enough. It's a very pretty colorway though. It needs to get finished tonight so that I can start a custom. I have a YYMN custom coming.

Besides all that, the children are sick with colds and crabby. You know, they want everything and they want it NOW! That's hard when I can't physically "jump" today. Ah, well, at least K's fever is gone. It's all uphill from here!

Easter Dresses

2009-03-17T13:23:00.000-07:00

I love making "K" her Easter dress. So this year I found a special pattern and also got the baby version to match. Now "K" and "M" will match for Easter, though "M" will just barely make it here in time!

Believe it or not, each one only took a week of evening TV time to work up. They are crochet. You can find the pattern at crochetgarden.com

I plan to make them matching Lollipop dresses next! I'm just waiting until after Easter, as I don't have much time to complete other projects before "M" gets here. :)

I WON, I WON, I WON!!!

2009-03-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it!!! I NEVER win anything!!!

I won the Mother-Ease Diaper gift certificate from the blog I recommended!!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!

The GC arrived today and I filled out my order and it's going out tomorrow! So, hopefully I'll have my intro pkg soon!!!! I can't wait!!!

Free Diaper Drawing!

2009-03-08T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hurry, she's drawing tomorrow!!!
This is for a free Mothers Ease diaper and cover or for nursing pads. Get there quick!!!
http://www.tiffanyblitz.com/blog/archives/745

Busy, busy, busy!

2009-02-13T09:01:00.000-08:00

Wanna see what I've been up to this month??

Thought so!!

I finished up K's large pocket diapers:

Made 15 med. pockets, a travel wetbag, and an AIO for M:

I also tried a new pattern for K. It's called QSFW (Quick Sew Flat Wrap). I heavily modified it to my liking, but that's where my inspiration came from. This one needs a cover, but is super absorbant!

So, now all other diaper sewing is optional! I've gotten done our ENTIRE stash of cloth diapers!!! I'm so proud! All this while feeling VERY preggo!!

Hello Etsy!

2009-01-31T06:57:00.000-08:00

So I've decided to just list items on Etsy. As of today, I'll no longer be using the congo. You can find all my instock items on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6210483&ga_search_query=tailenddesigns&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

There's also a link in the picture of the purple pants to the right. :)

Holy Cow!

2009-01-30T18:34:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe how much I've gotten done this month!!!!

I'll try to get it all in here!

Our entire newborn stash:

Our entire small stash:

5 large diapers for K:

7 Large diapers for K:

Newborn Longies and hat for M:

Fair Isle Longies for K:

I think that's it! I'll post more as I remember.

For now, I'm totally bummed that my sewing machine needs to go in for a cleaning. Strange noises are not supposed to come from them. It's a newer machine and I've never had it serviced, so I guess it's time. I hope it doesn't hinder my motivation though. I've got 8 more larges to sew, 3 large diapers ordered from another mom, and 20 mediums to sew for new babe's stash. That and a bazillion other projects I want to complete before she arrives. Crazy!

It's been a busy month!

2009-01-13T13:40:00.000-08:00

I'm working so hard on getting our new baby's diapers sewn. I've almost got the newborn size complete. Just a dozen left to go! Then I'm on to the small size! Here are some pictures of what I've gotten done so far.

I MADE MATERNITY JEANS!!!

2009-01-04T18:25:00.000-08:00

So I needed another pair of jeans. I wanted some of the hidden tummy panel jeans, but I didn't want to spend $30+ on a pair.

I found a tutorial online and here's what I came up with!

I made the panel big so that it would cover most of my belly when I wanted it to. I can also wear it folded down.

These are my new fav's!!

They fit like regular pants, only super comfy. It feels like wearing sweats!

Another batch of Newborn Diapers

2009-01-04T18:21:00.001-08:00

I'm now up to 22 newborn diapers sewn. I'll post a pic of all once they're all done.

Now Stocked on Congo!!!!!

2008-12-31T13:18:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited!!!!! I've joined a congo!!!!

I just got done listing some wool I've been busy working on.

Items will be available tomorrow, January 1st at 1am. However, you are always welcome to contact me directly to ask questions and/or purchase items!

The store is: http://hyenacart.com/BabyDearest/

Look for me near the bottom.

Here are the items I have listed there:

YYMN Custom Orders

2008-12-14T11:40:00.000-08:00

Are you not a knitter but have found some beautiful yarn you can’t pass up? Or, maybe you are a knitter, but life has just gotten way to busy lately. You can send your yarn to me and I’ll knit it up according to your specifications!

YYMN Base Prices:

Newborn: Soakers $20, Shorties $21, Capris $24.50, Longies $28, Soaker Sack $18, Skirtie $31 and up.
Small: Soakers $21, Shorties $21, Capris $25.50 Longies $30, Soaker Sack $18, Skirtie $33 and up.
Medium: Soakers $22, Shorties $22, Capris $26, Longies $34, Skirtie $38 and up.
Large: Soakers $24, Shorties $25, Capris $29.50, Longies $34, Skirtie $38 and up.
X-Large: Soakers $26, Shorties $27, Capris $34.50 Longies $42, Skirtie $46 and up.
XXL/Toddler: Soakers $28, Shorties $30, Capris $39 Longies $48, Skirtie $52 and up.
Soaker Sacks are only available in Newborn and Small Sizes.

There are many options you can choose from for your custom knit order. Some are included in the pricing above, but some are more labor intensive, take more yarn, and thus must be considered add-ons. Options and add-ons are given below.

If drawstring, waist and/or cuff aren’t specified, I will choose from the included options.

Drawstring:
Twisted Cord, included
Double Chain Cord , included
I-Cord, $7
Elastic Waist, $3
Enclosed Drawstring Waist, $3

Cuffs for Longies/Shorties:
Rolled Edge, included
Ribbing, included
Basketweave, included
Seed Stitch, included
Crab Stitch, included
Scalloped Edge, included
Hemmed Cuff, $2
Picot Hemmed Cuffs, $2
Bell Ruffles, $2
Ruffles, $3
Double Ruffles, $5

Soaker Cuffs:
Plain, included
Ribbed, included
Rolled Cuff, included
Crocheted Cuff, included
Combined Cuff, $2

Extras:
Pockets, $2.50 each
Extra Inseam, $2.50 per inch
Extra Rise, $2.50 per inch
Embellishments, $4-$40
Fair Isle or Stranded Designs, $10-$40
Matching hat (if enough yarn remains), $5-$10

I require a $10 non-refundable deposit to start your custom order. Once it is complete, I will invoice you for the remainder plus shipping, which is all due at that time.
Items will be worked in the order that I receive the deposit, measurements, and specifications.

I will return any portion of unused yarn greater than 1 yard to you along with the work when I am done unless you don’t want it back (or I might contact you and ask you if I can buy it from you, if it is particularly yummy!) The same add on prices as above apply.

Customs Pricing

2008-12-14T11:02:00.000-08:00

I do offer custom orders for wool longies, soakers, shorties, skirties, and soaker sacks. Knitting these has become a real passion of mine. I think it’s mostly because they look so stinkin’ cute on babies!

Please contact me at tailenddesigns@yahoo.com to request a custom order.

I will be offering in-stock items beginning in January on Hyena Cart. I will post the link here when I stock.

I am a licensed Sheepy Time Knitter. You can see their website at http://www.sheepytimeknits.com/ to see more of what I’m able to make for you.

Pricing:

Base Prices:

Newborn: Soaker $26, Shorties $26, Capris $29, Longies $32, Soaker Sack $24, Skirtie $34
Small: Soaker $28, Shorties $28, Capris $31, Longies $34, Soaker Sack $24, Skirtie $37
Medium: Soaker $28, Shorties $30, Capris $34, Longies $38, Skirtie $41
Large: Soaker $30, Shorties $38, Capris $41.50, Longies $45, Skirtie $48
X-Large: Soaker $32, Shorties $40, Capris $45, Longies $50, Skirtie $54
XXL/Toddler: Soaker $38, Shorties $42, Capris $48, Longies $54, Skirtie $58
Soaker sacks are only available in Newborn and Small sizes.

If drawstring, waist and/or cuff aren’t specified, I will choose from the included options.

Drawstring:

Twisted Cord, included
Double Chain Cord , included
I-Cord, $7
Elastic Waist, $3
Enclosed Drawstring Waist, $3

Cuffs for Longies/Shorties:

Rolled Edge, included
Ribbing, included
Basketweave, included
Seed Stitch, included
Crab Stitch, included
Scalloped Edge, included
Hemmed Cuff, $2
Picot Hemmed Cuffs, $2
Bell Ruffles, $2
Ruffles, $3
Double Ruffles, $5

Soaker Cuffs:

Plain, included
Ribbed, included
Rolled Cuff, included
Crocheted Cuff, included
Combined Cuff, $2

Extras:

Pockets, $2.50 each
Extra Inseam, $2.50 per inch
Extra Rise, $2.50 per inch
Embellishments, $4-$40
Fair Isle or Stranded Designs, $10-$40
Matching hat (if enough yarn remains), $5-$10

Embellishments can be added to any in-stock items I have for sale.

I require a $10 non-refundable deposit to start your custom order. Once it is complete, I will invoice you for the remainder plus shipping, which is all due at that time.

Items will be worked in the order that I receive the deposit, measurements, and specifications.

I've been busy!

2008-12-10T10:39:00.000-08:00

I had previously decided to make all one kind of NB diapers for this new little one. However, I've got pattern/project ADD it seems, so I was wanting to experiment a little. In the process, I've discovered how I will make all soaker layers from now on. :) I made some larges for DD to test 'em out.

Here's a Hippy Hippy Snap AI2:

Here's a LCT One-Size at largest setting:

Here's a SFS (Super Front Snap) Large:

Stocking

2008-11-21T18:50:00.000-08:00

I have plently of custom spots available.
I do plan to stock some already made longies on January 1st. I will showcase them here. I will be joining a congo cart collaboration and they will be available for sale there. :)

I'm looking forward to working with some really great yarn I have!

Started my NB Stash!

2008-11-21T18:44:00.000-08:00

So I've finally decided how to create our newborn stash of cloth diapers! I'm using the Chloe Toes pattern and I've modified the soaker greatly! I'm making a stash of preemie for the very beginning. Also, my preemies and newborn size are going to all have gussets. I want to be prepared for skinny legs and a tiny newborn. Here's some pics! I have 8 done, a bazillion to go!!

Don't forget to VOTE!!!

2008-11-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

Remember to get out and VOTE today!!!!

A Tester Diaper

2008-11-04T12:56:00.000-08:00

I found a great diaper pattern to test for. It's a Super Front Snap. This is a size Large. I had a fun time sewing this up and it fits K wonderfully!!!
Thanks, Val!

HHS Custom Order

2008-10-22T07:50:00.000-07:00

I had a lovely mama contact me at the beginning of last week. She liked the used diapers she bought from me, so she wanted more! I ordered printed pul just for her. It arrived on Friday and I was able to sew them Friday afternoon. Here they are:

Dozen Cloth Diapers!

2008-10-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

I started on Saturday and got everything cut out for a dozen diapers. Phew! I was even able to serge the soaker layers. Then, I spent Sunday sewing! I love doing it, but next time it will be in smaller batches! I'm very happy to have these done, though. K is wearing them and they are working great!!! They are medium size Chloe Toes AIO's.

Baby Present for a Friend

2008-10-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

We know of so many preggo's right now! I'm just glad that I get to be one at the same time. It's just a mini baby boom around here!

Anyway, I saw the pattern for this in the current issue of Crochet Today magazine, ordered up the yarn, and got to work! It took me 4 evenings, start-to-finish. I only knit/crochet in the evenings. So quick, it will definately be a mainstay in my pattern collection.

It's a stroller blanket. It's small and just the perfect size for in the stroller or car seat. It turned out beautiful!

Hope Sarah likes it!!!

Yarn Dye

2008-10-09T12:45:00.000-07:00

I am so excited! I found a mama out there (in cyberspace) who dyes yarn!! Yippee!!
I just sent her two 8 oz skeins of fisherman yarn to dye. I canNOT wait to get these back.
It's like DIY for yarn! LOVE IT!!!

Newest Set Completed

2008-10-03T16:42:00.000-07:00

I just finished this set for a very nice mama over at diaperswappers. We even had enough yarn for a matching hat. :) These are a size Large knit with the Sheepy Time pattern and Plymouth Galaway yarn. So so yummy!!!

I just have to share!

2008-10-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

I just have to share this adorable outfit I knit up for our friends. They are expecting their first baby, a girl, in December. I'm hoping to get her to try some cloth diapers and she is open minded about it. :) Hee, hee! So here's her first longies!!!

Also included is a sweater and a hat. :) I love it!!!

My Previous Work

2008-09-25T06:57:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to take a minute to show you some of the previous work I've done. None of these pieces are available for sale.

Successful Trip!

2008-09-24T08:50:00.000-07:00

Well, my trip to the yarn store was very successful!!! I LOVE wool yarn. I was able to find a few skeins that were the only ones in stock, so I got them for 30% off vs. 20% off. If the store is still around and owned by the same gal when my B-day comes around in December, I will get 25% off, or 30% if it's the last of the colorway. Which ever discount is greater. So, hopefully I can get some custom orders and be able to earn enough to make another successful trip there!

Email me at tailenddesigns@yahoo.com or send me a pm on diaperswappers, my name there is wanamingomommy.

TTFN!

Trip to the Yarn Store

2008-09-19T05:27:00.000-07:00

My favorite yarn store is closing it's doors. It's a shame because I just found it this spring. It's the closest (40 min away) yarn store to me that sells top of the line, mostly wool yarn. It's difficult at best to take the kiddo's there because it's an old victorian house. The main floor is all fabric and the upstairs is wool. I was waiting until my birthday to go and spend a lot of money because you get 25% off on your B-day. Well, I just learned they are closing. Right now it's all 20% and an extra 10% if you take the last of a colorway.

So we're taking the big trip there TODAY!!!!!! I'm so excited that I feel like I have a body buzz!!! Hubby is golfing today, so I've allowed myself a few extra dollars to spend. Revenge spending? I don't know.

I'm working on getting a slideshow up of my current in-stock yarns for customs. So this will only add to that slideshow!

Wish me lot 'o luck!!!

Sizing for Longies, Shorties & Soakers

2008-09-18T07:56:00.000-07:00

Longies/Shorties:
Soaker measurements in parenthesis.

Newborn:
Hips 12-14" (12-14) Rise 13" (14) Inseam 6-7" (Leg 5-8")

Small:
Hips 14-16" (14-16) Rise 14" (16) Inseam 7-8" (Leg 6-9")

Medium:
Hips 16-18" (16-18) Rise 16" (18) Inseam 9-10" (Leg 7-10")

Large:
Hips 18-20" (18-20) Rise 18" (20) Inseam 10-11" (Leg 8-11")

X-Large:
Hips 20-22" (20-22) Rise 20" (22) Inseam 11-13" (Leg 9-13")

XXL/Toddler:
Hips 22-25" (22-25) Rise 22" (24) Inseam 12-15" (Leg 10-15")

Please take your measurements over the cloth diaper that will be worn under the soaker.
Longies aren't just for cloth diapers! They make great unique pants! If it is not intended for cloth diaper use, let me know! Just a few small adjustments in my knitting are all that's needed!

How to measure:
Rise is measured from just above the back of the diaper, throught the crotch, and up to the front above the diaper.
Hip is measured around the widest part.
Inseam is measured from groin to ankle.

New Undies!

2008-09-13T12:02:00.000-07:00

I was able to sew a little yesterday. Here are the undies I sewed for J. I made a trial pair a week ago out of an old ARMY t-shirt. He likes them better than his store-bought undies! So I had these cut out and was able to find 10 minutes to sew them together. He likes that they don't have elastic to them. The knit fabric is stretchy enough to act as waist and leg bands. All of his newly bought undies seem to have elastic issues. Why do they have to frey after one washing? That leaves a tiny piece of elastic that inevitably gets caught somewhere in his pants and snaps him. While it's kind of funny to see, ya gotta feel for the kid!

Whispers and Lies

2008-09-12T20:20:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to take a minute to review a book I just read. I had this sitting

on my shelf for I don't know how long. I read the back cover and it was just too interesting to pass up.

So it sat there until now.

I read this 300+ page novel in 3 days! Quite an accomplishment for a busy SAHM! I could NOT put it down!!!

Without giving anything away, I'll give a brief synopsis. It's about a 40-year old woman, Terry, who rents out the cottage in her back yard to a 28-year old woman. They become friends quickly but Terry can't help but feel that there's something wrong. Before long, the reader starts to feel paranoid as well. Everything comes together in a HUGE TWIST at the end. You would never believe it! No way!!! Whoa!!!

Read it, read it, read it!!!
I think Joy Fielding may be my new favorite author!

Next book: Stalking Susan by Julie Kramer.

My Intro Blog

2008-09-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

Thank you for visiting my blog!
I've always wanted to start one, but never really knew what I'd talk about.
Well here it is!

I'll start by telling a little about myself.
I am a stay-at-home mom of a 4yo and 18mo. We also have one more on the way!
I absolutely love my job! It's the most amazing thing to wake up every day and see the smiling faces of my loves all day long. Okay, they don't smile all day, but that's what I chose to reflect on at the end of the day. :) I won't lie. It's the hardest job I have ever loved; with my whole heart!

I would love to be a WAHM (work-at-home-mom). I have many talents. I am an accountant by trade and crafter by heart. If I could make one of those talents earn a little extra income for my family, I'd be set. That's my ultimate goal.

What is it that I can do?
Well, I sew and knit mostly. I also love to read, but can't imagine anyone paying me to do that. (But if you are someone who needs a review of a novel or article and you do pay, please email me!!!!)

We use cloth diapers on our 18 mo pretty much full time. The exception being when we go out.
Now that I'm pregnant and can't stand the smell of overnight cloth diapers, we use sposies at night too. The cost of name brand cloth diapers is out of my league, so I make all of our cloth diapers. We don't even own one name brand diaper!

I have become a Hippy Hippy Snap and Fattycakes approved seamstress.
This means I can make and sell from their patterns.

I also just paid for my license to knit and sell from the SheepyTime Pants pattern.

I LOVE to knit. That's what I do at the end of the day to relax. I ALWAYS have a project on my needles!! I would love to knit custom longies/shorties for you too! I can do soakers and skirties too, they just won't be with the SheepyTime pattern. I haven't saved up enough to buy those licenses!

I will be posting pictures of my work as time allows. Some items I post here will be for sale. Others, just for show.

Please email me (tailenddesigns@yahoo.com) if you'd like me to make any cloth diapers or knit any wool for you, or if you have any other questions! There is currently no waiting list and most orders are completed in one week, from when all materials are collected. I will also knit with your yarn. So if you fall in love with some yarn, scoop it up and send me an email!

Thanks for reading my blog!