Newborn to New Size Clothes Tutorial

As anyone who's had a baby can attest to, as they quickly grow so does the pile of outgrown outfits that are barely worn.  I've seen quite a few clever ways to make clothes last longer (ie adding ruffles to hems for more length or the ubiquitous onesie-into-t-shirt), but some of my favorite items never seem to get a fab "refurb".  So here are a few creations I've come up with instead of storing or getting rid of those cute outfits.

I had 2 newborn size footed sleepers that I had loved, so I cut them just above the area where the crotch & legs meet and sewed on bias tape around the raw edge.  Presto, a little snap up jacket with growing room for my chubby 6 month old, 16lb baby.  From a tiny newborn sleeper! 

For the eco-print one, I also cut & hemmed the sleeves so it's ideal for the warm weather heading our way soon.

This newborn romper was ankle length when my daughter was a few weeks old, but by cutting it in two, cutting angled short sleeves and adding some folded rib knit to the cut edges, I now have a a flirty little spring two-piece short set that she can wear for at least another few months.  I made the waist band a fold over yoga-style so it is can adjust as she grows.  And how awesome is it that there's already built in snaps for easy diaper access?  3 tiny baby outfits I loved now have a second life, there's less stuff to squirrel away and it cost $0.  Rock on little baby clothes!

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