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  Baby Clothes Swatch Books
 by: Ann P. Lewis
Even if you're the kind of person whose very desire to have children began with a teeny-tiny frock in a store window or a miniature hightop sneaker, you still don't have to keep every spittle-stained Onesie, wee sock, and ripped twirling dress. Once you've safely stashed away the treasures and passed on a few mundane bags' worth, take the rest to the kitchen table and make a swatch book.
  Using sharp scissors, cut the clothing into swatches that will fit on the blank book's pages. Experiment with a small piece of fabric first: Hold the fabric taut and make a small initial cut, then use the open jaw of the scissors to zip the length of the fabric. It's easiest to rip woven fabrics along the grain. If you prefer a more precise edge, draw a chalk line on the fabric and cut along it, then dust it off after cutting.   Match the photos (if using) to the clothing.  Mount the photos and fabrics onto the pages, using double-sided tape.  Write your memories on the labels. Affix the labels as desired.   Sharp scissors
Favorite clothes
Blank book with sturdy pages (spiral bound is best)
Photographs of your children wearing the clothes (optional)
Double-sided tape
Self-adhesive labels (we used a set by Lotta Jansdotter from chroniclebooks.com)
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