Show & Tell: Lotta Jansdotter Simple Sewing for Baby

I was so excited to get a copy of Lotta Jansdotter's most recent book called, Simple Sewing for Baby . If you've seen anything by Lotta Jansdotter--her other books, her website, you know her work has a simple, practical and stylish aesthetic. I have always been inspired by her simple designs and straight-forward approach to making things.

In the foreward, Lotta talks about the reasons that drove her to put together this craft book--the same reasons that I believe drive most of us to create handmade toys and clothes for our own children, and others:

I realized that there isn't all that much cool or original stuff for somebody who doesn't like pink or light blue and doesn't want bows or duckies plastered on everything. Okay, there are some things....but they will set you back an arm and a leg, and I just can't let myself spend that kind of money on something that will be used for only a few months."

Let me just say, the book is everything you'd expect it to be. Amazing projects, clear directions, beautiful photographs and illustrations. I often find myself picking up craft books, only to find that I'm interested in maybe two or three projects inside. But this is a book where I find myself wanting to try each project.

Whether you're expecting a baby, wishing for a baby, have a baby, have a friend with a baby, want to convince a friend to have a baby, or need a great shower gift--this book is lovely and inspired.

And you can pretty much guarantee that the first project on my sewing table, will be a pair of the simple bloomers. Maybe, if I can't convince a certain toddler to wear diapers and clothes, I can at least talk her into a cute pair of bloomers.

*The book has 24 projects for toddlers to newborns. Patterns are included in a front pocket inside the book.

And guess what? I have TWO copies to giveaway. Thank you, Chronicle Books! You know the drill--leave a comment, I'll pick the two random winners on Friday!

Comments

[Crystal]

Bloomers! I must make some for my little gal. Looks like a great book.

[angela]

Oh Molly! This looks great! I'd love to win a copy! :)

[mc]

this does look like a great book! love the little giraffes!!

[heather smith jones]

i'm not sure which of those 'baby' categories i would fit into but i'm going to leave a comment anyway {be/c at the very least i dreamt last night i was sewing} plus i have a number of friends whom i know would love this book!

[Ally]

I've been looking for a "simple" baby sewing book to go with my (very) simple sewing skills. The book looks like a lot of fun. I'd love to win it:)

[tracy_a]

That looks lovely. I love the Table of Contents with sketches.

[Tara Thayer]

Hi Molly!

[Gen]

Looks fantastic! Thank you for the giveaway.

[katie]

I must get this before the youngest babe is too big!! What a lovely book! Thanks!

[Emerald]

I can always use some inspiration to get me sewing. Thanks!!

[Elizabeth]

I would love to win this book! Thank you!

[Amy]

Oh my, what a wonderfully yummy book. I must eat, er I mean, HAVE one!

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This looks wonderful - I'll definitely check it out (if I don't win it that is...). It will be perfect with our baby girl on the way, and my nesting instinct starting to simmer.

[Rosemary]

This book looks yummy. It's so nice to support hand made.

[meghanlou]

I love Lotta Jansdotter! Would love to try my hand at some of those projects.

[kyrie]

Oh, I've been trying to get my hands on this book! Thanks for the peek. :)

[Toniette]

Beautiful! Hoping to be needing crib bedding this time next year, and making it myself would be fantastic!

[coffeechris]

That book is on my "wish list" baby boom here, and want to give handmade gifts to new babes. Thanks for the great show and tell giveaway.

[Kate]

Looks super cool!!

[Cassandra]

I saw this on my cruise through JoAnns and thought that it needed to be added to my bookshelf for sure. Winning it would be even more superb ;)

[michaela]

Ooh, that is super-cool. I'd be torn between keeping it for myself and saving it as a shower gift...

[Janice Cullivan]

i might just be willing to dust off my sewing machine for this book!!! janice

[Elizabeth]

Oh how wonderful -- I am expecting my 2nd in November and will be at home after the baby arrives with both of my children, I could sure use some help with simple (operative word) sewing for my baby and toddler!

[Kathryn]

Oh I would love this for my toddler! So practical, so sweet!

[Jax]

I am just starting to try to sew some things for my baby boy... and I love Lotta Jansdotter!

[Dana]

This is on my wish list, for sure!

[Hashi]

My niece is pregnant. I'd love this book!

[Amanda]

Love Lotta! With four friends having babies within 6 months I could really use this little gem! Fingers Crossed.

[Mama Urchin]

Such a great looking book.

[chantelle]

The book is so beautiful - I'm certain it'll be a great motivation to lug my sewing machine back out.
p.s. So very glad to hear Ruby is on the mend. I know how much a Lab is part of a family...even from day one.

[robyn]

would
love
to
have!
:0)

[Lydia]

I was just thinking about how I should start sewing. This book just might be the inspiration I need.

[Meredith]

I saw this book at the bookstore last week and only managed to walk out of the store without it by the barest threads of restraint...

[Tara]

Oh dear! How can a person resist having babies when there are so many lovely things to make?
I want one! (the book and the baby!)

[karissa]

I love "Simple Sewing" and can't wait to try out her baby projects. What a great giveaway!

[wendy]

love the fabulous art direction - especially that last shot with the giraffes in the dryer! brilliant.
{so so glad to read that ruby is doing well!}

[Ce]

I too have many craft books with only one or two projects inside that I would consider doing. But this book looks chock full of (feasible) possibilities!

[Krysta]

The book looks wonderful. If you say there are several projects you would do I know it must be great.

[Mara]

This book looks adorable. I could definitely use it to convince my sister to start trying to get pregnant... ha!

[angie]

Looks like a lovely book...

[melissa]

ooh! me! me!

[Megan C.]

Wow this is just the perfect mix of function and fun! Love the pics you've previewed..

[emily]

the book looks adorable and full of great, easy projects.

p.s i've really been enjoying your blog.

happy summering.

[emily]

the book looks adorable and full of lovely tangible projects.

p.s. i've been enjoying your blog. thanks

happy summering.

[Melanie]

Oh, I would just love this book!!!!

[Annwen]

Wow, what a wonderful giveaway! Looks fantastic and I am wanting to make a little pair of bloomers for my little one so that pattern would be perfect :)

Akso, so happy to hear Ruby is home and recovering. My 13 month old thinks she's quite adorable (there was a lot of frenzied pointing at the screen and jumping up and down!)

[Banana]

Oh, what a great book; I'd love a copy! Good Luck to all!

[Jennifer]

Oh, what a cool giveaway.

[Jessica]

Ughhh! Pick me, pick me. We just got a puppy and ours is named Ruby Bean. She's the cutest. I love your Ruby too!

[Carrie]

Ooo, so many sweet projects. And, I know 15 pregnant ladies, so I could use some ideas!