Get The Bump digital magazine >

tools: Pregnancy Calendar | Baby Namer | Gender Chart | How Big is Baby?

community

all boards


birth clubs


nest boards


my blog

my photos

my boards


200+ Easy Weeknight Meals!

Green living: Eco-friendly tips & tricks!

< Previous topic | Next topic >

All Boards > Military Families

Sort:
12-08-2012 at 12:44 PM
JHough578
Not Ranked
Joined on 06-07-2012
198 Posts
4,029 Points
JHough578 is not online. Last active: 05-15-2013, 10:11 PMNewbie

XP: Any ideas?

I posted this on the Crafty Mom's board but I figured you all had some ideas also!

I have a few of my husbands old NWUs (Navy camo uniform) and I was wondering if anyone had some ideas of what I could use them for? I want to make something for DS and maybe some stuff for the house.  I really think it would be cute to make a diaper cover out of them with some PUL but I wasn't sure if the material would be too starchy or hard? TIA
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-08-2012 at 2:40 PM
ufsandra85
Not Ranked
Joined on 03-31-2010
Charleston, SC
1,774 Posts
6,557 Points
ufsandra85 is online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 6:23 AMBronze
you can make a wreath
Married 11/27/09 and TTC right away
Dx: Septate uterus, endometrial polyps, PCOS, endometriosis, hypo thyroid, luteal phase defect
3 uterus surgeries to correct my septum (although it is still there) and to remove polyps and 2 years of seeing the RE, medicated cycles and IUIs
Baby 1 and 2: BFP 3/3/11 with 2 babies EDD 11/1/11, M/C 4/6/11
Baby #3: 8/11 pregnant EDD 4/27/11 and m/c:(
Baby #4: 10/12/11 BFP! EDD 6/16/12m/c 10/26/11
Baby #5: 3/13/12 BFP! EDD 11/25/12 ANOTHER m/c :(
Baby #6: 2/14/13- BFP! EDD 10/24/12, CP 2/19/13
Baby #7: 3/15/13- BFP! EDD 11/27/09, another CP
Planning septum surgery #4, still have a large septum on the bottom half of my uterus. .  
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-08-2012 at 3:12 PM
Beachy730
Not Ranked
Joined on 11-10-2009
2,289 Posts
30,143 Points
Beachy730 is not online. Last active: 05-17-2013, 8:17 PMSilver
Personally I'm not a fan of anything being made out of military uniforms.  The only thing I don't really hate would maybe be a baby quilt or something.  
BabyFruit Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-08-2012 at 3:29 PM
Bacon+lett...
Not Ranked
Joined on 03-08-2011
8,057 Posts
110,246 Points
Bacon+lettuce+tomato is online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 6:24 AMGold
Beachy730:
Personally I'm not a fan of anything being made out of military uniforms. nbsp;The only thing I don't really hate would maybe be a baby quilt or something. nbsp;


This. I shudder at things made out of uniforms. My old uniforms are either turned in or donated to a surplus store.

Also, if that's your last name in your username I highly suggest changing it. Not only for PERSEC reasons but TB also suggests not using parts of your real name in your SN.
BFP 6/9/2011, due Valentine's day 2012! M/C @ 6 weeks. Miss you sweet tart.
Having a threesome with MeghanKG and NotQuiteBlushing. Best labor buddies EVAH!
BabyName Ticker Daisypath Vacation tickers 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-08-2012 at 11:39 PM
TomHope201...
Not Ranked
Joined on 04-12-2011
73 Posts
629 Points
TomHope2011 is not online. Last active: 04-22-2013, 10:23 PMNewbie

I'm in the process of making a purse out of a flight suit that my husband had a rip in.  I got the idea from pinterest where an Army wife did the same thing her husbands old uniform.  Here's the link.

http://sewlikemymom.com/military-uniform-tote/

Of course since the AF flight suit is different than the Army uniform I can't follow the pattern exactly, so I'm winging a lot of it (getting pointers from my grandmother and MIL).  You might have to wing some of it on your own too since I'm not sure about the Navy uniforms.
Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker BabyFetus Ticker Anniversary 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-09-2012 at 7:38 PM
flip_flops
Top 500 Contributor
Joined on 09-04-2007
Virginia
14,653 Posts
19,724 Points
flip_flops is not online. Last active: 05-18-2013, 6:07 AMGold

Ditto the others in that I am not a fan of things made out of uniforms.

However, at DH's last command someone made Christmas stockings out of old uniforms and gave them out as presents.  DH thought it was pretty cool and I have to admit the person did a good job on them.

Lilypie Third Birthday tickers photo 2c34c2c4-01bb-4867-9000-1fa1739bec45_zps6019c8fa.jpg 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-10-2012 at 2:14 PM
PatsyGK21
Not Ranked
Joined on 06-07-2012
640 Posts
13,818 Points
PatsyGK21 is not online. Last active: 05-04-2013, 1:56 PMBronze

I bought a diaper bag that is blue digi camo from the NEX. So maybe you could make a manly diaper bag.

Oh wait, just realized you said make something for DS not DH haha. How about a dress? or a pillow? (thats what my DH suggested, I think he is hinting he would like me to do that for LO haha)
 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
12-12-2012 at 2:55 PM
Mama2TwoBo...
Not Ranked
Joined on 12-10-2012
226 Posts
4,317 Points
Mama2TwoBoys is not online. Last active: 01-31-2013, 8:15 AMNewbie

A diaper cover would be totally adorable! But I think you're right about it being to stiff of material.

I can't bring myself to cut up his old uniforms... which is silly, I'm not one of those sentimental object keeper type of people.

I second the diaper bag. It'd be a good weight of material for that, and a super cute project. 

Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker 
Report Abuse
Reply
Quote
Hot Topics

New dad or dad-to-be? Chat with other dads here!
Visit the Dads & Dads-to-be board

Need baby shower inspiration? Get ideas here!
Visit the Baby Showers board

Chat with other crafty moms here!
Visit the Crafty Moms board

search boards

choose another board

most active posters
BayleighPa...
914 posts
sunlavende...
913 posts
Amjoy25
749 posts
kamakaziar...
477 posts
minicheezb...
447 posts
sheacox
399 posts
Nest Cayla
356 posts
*Mrs*Rohrb...
247 posts
Love4Labs3...
220 posts
jertie
115 posts

connect with these online bumpies
mnbv9502! smiles21866
cpm1223 HeatherD2013
meredithcole Mrsdrev929
sophiet496 Annabellebabes
cmeon_the_water ckettenb
rad162 sunlavender
JJ712 latriciajazz
adunkin rlk2
LalaMama81 Valeriekudu
mel1987 brookith
lailie clh4444
AdelpheBre Meemeelee
illogicaltuvok Kkari81
stl_bride Talkativ15
xDanniellex MommaEA
From The Nest Boards:
"What's on your pre-baby bucket list?"
sessionswedding on BNOTB

"Hello baby ... Goodbye marriage?"
maganh91 on Trouble in Paradise