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Amy Butler Little Stitches for Little Ones
Entry #6: Maclaren Stroller "Butler" Style

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little091508.jpgName: Kristina

Project: Maclaren Stroller "Butler" Style
Kristina's Maclaren stroller definitely stands out from the crowd with her Buttler-patterned cushions. What a great way to customize your stroller (or give new life to a second-hand one). See more below...

 
 

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Explain how Amy Butler inspired this entry.:
Amy Butler's prints are very classic, yet the color ways complement modern styles. The Olive Acanthus is so feminine and sweet. The Sky Wall Flower is a little more neutral. These fabrics are wonderful for stylish babies and mom's, they are sweet without feeling babyish.

How did you make your project and what items did you use?:
The stroller liner is made with two pieces of Amy Butler fabric. One side is Sky Wall Flower, the other is Olive Acanthus. The Olive Acanthus was cut diagonally in order to center the white portion with the lines of the stroller's seat. Using the stroller seat as a pattern I made a pattern. I used a poly batting between the two fabrics to make it cozy, but still allow the stroller to fold easy. Sewn in pieces of grosgrain ribbon allow the top to attach to the back of the stroller to prevent the liner from slipping down. Fabrics were purchased from various eBay sellers.


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Comments (7)

Oooh, I love these! This is my favorite entry so far!

posted by ZMama on September 23rd 2008 at 7:33am
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ooooh, love! want want want!

posted by pyjammy on September 23rd 2008 at 7:37am
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How great that it is reversible! Kristina or someone should sell these, for those of us who lack the sewing gene.

posted by LaneC on September 23rd 2008 at 7:49am
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Actually, I do make and sell these.. I have two boys.. so selling stuff gives me a way to play with girl fabrics. :)

posted by sibergirlblue on September 23rd 2008 at 8:01am
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Very clever. Sibergirlblue - Where do you sell them? Etsy?

posted by JudiAU on September 23rd 2008 at 8:15am
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This is VERY inspiring... i just pulled out the sewing machine to do a few things in the house (before the big guys first birthday, the list keeps growing btw) and i would LOVE to whip one of these up... (will now be scouring fabric on ebay)!

posted by roxtarchic on September 23rd 2008 at 10:18am
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www.simply-bloom.com for my custom work, I also have etsy. simplybloom.etsy.com, for my stuff I do on a whim...

posted by sibergirlblue on September 23rd 2008 at 10:43am
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