Ana Sofia

Well today is camp day for Imogen. I was asked what the time was every five minutes on the way to school she was so excited. It is just an overnight camp but I was loading the shopping in the car when the bus went by and I felt like I needed to cry! It is the first of many steps away for her and I know she will be fine. But will I?
I should have…[Read more]

Well today is camp day for Imogen. I was asked what the time was every five minutes on the way to school she was so excited. It is just an overnight camp but I was loading the shopping in the car when the bus went by and I felt like I needed to cry! It is the first of many steps away for her and I know she will be fine. But will I?
I should have…[Read more]

Well I think I need to hop onto their mailing list or something! They would be perfect as a transition pair from the field trips – and would save time on upsizing!

Well I think I need to hop onto their mailing list or something! They would be perfect as a transition pair from the field trips – and would save time on upsizing!

Thanks Girls, you are kind.
Back from a whirlwind trip to our beach cottage, to deliver the new washing machine and mow the lawns.
The mice had had a field day so it was a bit of a mess. I have brought all the bedding home to wash and we will take it back next weekend.
*Fingers crossed*
It was too fresh for swimming but we love the beach all year…[Read more]

Oooh, those are snappy!

Oooh, those are snappy!

Robin those pants are now on my list – seeing as we went shopping for “work pants” for my 9 year old in the men’s section yesterday! I had no idea this pattern existed until now!

Robin those pants are now on my list – seeing as we went shopping for “work pants” for my 9 year old in the men’s section yesterday! I had no idea this pattern existed until now!

Ottobre Design is hands down my favorite source for teen sized sewing patterns.

All I can say is ouch! I have done that on occassion myself but wasn’t having to nurse a new baby when I did it so I completely understand the huge inconvenience and obvious discomfort. We use Manuka honey alot to heal wounds. I wonder if this will speed up recovery? I know it is great with cuts and blisters and it draws any infection out. In any…[Read more]

Yes, I did the same, less seams.
PS Check out Melanie’s blog, her dresses are too d i.e. for!

Yes, I did the same, less seams.
PS Check out Melanie’s blog, her dresses are too d i.e. for!

Good luck Murray!
Jed has his articulated heavy vehicle licence so he does the carting during harvest.
Air conditioned rig, local paper, waiting in line…. sounds nice to me in 40 d heat.
I burnt my hand last night, so badly it made me ill!
I was making a honey/soy marinade in a small sauce pan and didn’t notice the cast iron pan handle was in…[Read more]

I did pretty much just what Meleliza describes for two weddings, but with a different bodice, and put in an invisible zip in the back.

I did pretty much just what Meleliza describes for two weddings, but with a different bodice, and put in an invisible zip in the back.

It is a tricky time with a huge gap in the pattern market.
Burda do a very groovy line but the instructions can be a bit lacking and things tend to be very cropped.
Deer&Doe make lovely patterns with teeny sizes but they are a bit dressy for your average teen.
Of course the lovely Liesl+Co pattern have small sizing but may be a bit sophisticated…[Read more]

I took some photos to show them over cloth. 🙂

I took some photos to show them over cloth. 🙂
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/15664231942/

I wonder if you could add elastic to the back waistband for some ease?
That would be awesome for my 6 child waist line.