Thrifty Girl

This baby outfit is inspired by Life of a Cheap Chickadee . The first time I saw it I was like "LOOOOOVE IT!" This is my finished project: PIC 1 PIC 2 Every baby girl should wear ruffles on the butt! Pic 3 I can't wait to see my snuggle bug granddaughter in this outfit! I have enough fabric left over to make 1 or 2 more like this one. I plan on opening my Etsy Store and this will be the first item listed, unless you know someone interested in purchasing. The pants are sewn with french seams to prevent fraying when washed. After this project I am sooooo wishing for a serger machine.  I was going to ask for a Kindle Fire for Christmas but now I think I have changed my mind. Come on Santa! Momma needs a serger!

I found this recipe on  allrecipes.com  and altered it a bit. it is very similar  to the box version that can be purchased at a very popular home party plan company. Ingredients: 3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch baking pan. 2. In a bowl, mix the self-rising flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour in the beer, and mix just until moistened (hint- do not over mix or it will be a brick). Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Top with the melted butter. 3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire r...