Masha Richart

So excited there is a new pattern being introduced on the blog! I have to get on with Noah’s trousers today and sort them out. I wanted to get started yesterday but we had a very very busy day dealing with people popping in and asking auestions and we all felt like we were running around like crazy people!

So today! Once Chloe is asleep, I plan…[Read more]

So excited there is a new pattern being introduced on the blog! I have to get on with Noah’s trousers today and sort them out. I wanted to get started yesterday but we had a very very busy day dealing with people popping in and asking auestions and we all felt like we were running around like crazy people!

So today! Once Chloe is asleep, I plan…[Read more]

Hallo April!

I am a bit tired today,( Trixie had jabs yesterday and didn’t sleep that well last night) but if I link to my blog post http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/the-garden-party-tutorial-part-one.html maybe you can see the notches in that?

I am sorry not to be more help….. I am a wee bit fuzzy headed today.

Hallo April!

I am a bit tired today,( Trixie had jabs yesterday and didn’t sleep that well last night) but if I link to my blog post http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/the-garden-party-tutorial-part-one.html maybe you can see the notches in that?

I am sorry not to be more help….. I am a wee bit fuzzy headed today.

I buy Tefal, nice and hot and lots of steam.
Fairly tough too, my current one has survived being knocked over by a football in flight!

I only once tried to cut and use the PDF pattern piece. It was not successful. Too stiff and ultimately inaccurate. I glue my pattern sheet together, fold it like a commercial pattern sheet (sort of concertina it) and store it in a big ziplock bag. I laminate the colour pages and put them at the front and back of the bag. The instructions are…[Read more]

I’m afraid I haven’t made this one — hopefully somebody who has will be along soon to chime in!

The sewing machine shop fixed my machine the same day 🙂
I want to do the washing and finish hemming my dress, on the coverstitch, before I go in and get it.

The sewing machine shop fixed my machine the same day 🙂
I want to do the washing and finish hemming my dress, on the coverstitch, before I go in and get it.

Thank you Todd.

By all means, start a new thread if you are in a hurry. I usually resort to Google to find an old thread.

Wow, that’s a lot of great info, thank you Nicole! I know Gertie from Gertie’s Blog for Better Sewing (not sure of the exact name) is very keen on vintage as well, and might have some additional tips. Off to peep at Nicole’s handiwork 🙂

What an interesting question! I don’t think it’s a huge issue either way, and there hasn’t been any prior discussion about it, but it’s very thoughtful of you to ask.

Speaking only for myself, I’d say that if you think your question would fit well within an existing discussion (and you can find it, sometimes it’s hard to turn up a thread you know…[Read more]

Linda, I used the bubble dress in the smallest size for my baby and when she was a newborn it came way past her knees – more towards her ankles actually- she was only 50cm at birth, if this gives you an indication of length.

It is the perfect little dress for a newborn.

They sound terrific Nicole!

I have the corduroy teaparty dress still to make but may have to put it aside to get on with a pair of dress pants, vest and shirt for Noah to wear to Chloe’s christening.

Then eventhough I did find something rtw, I want to use one of the butterick Lisette patterns to make and outfit for myself.

They sound terrific Nicole!

I have the corduroy teaparty dress still to make but may have to put it aside to get on with a pair of dress pants, vest and shirt for Noah to wear to Chloe’s christening.

Then eventhough I did find something rtw, I want to use one of the butterick Lisette patterns to make and outfit for myself.

I love school holidays also. It means not having to travel in to town everyday. We have been having a few issues with our bus driver and so I have resorted to taking the kids to school. On one hand it beats having to be on the bus for an hour and a half from 7.10am but on the other hand it takes a huge toll on fuel and car wear and tear. My kids…[Read more]

I love school holidays also. It means not having to travel in to town everyday. We have been having a few issues with our bus driver and so I have resorted to taking the kids to school. On one hand it beats having to be on the bus for an hour and a half from 7.10am but on the other hand it takes a huge toll on fuel and car wear and tear. My kids…[Read more]