tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10509645671588497792024-03-25T20:22:15.499+11:00Meika's Little TreasuresMeikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-71011036511251266132017-01-02T20:28:00.001+11:002017-01-02T20:28:52.773+11:00Happy New YearI love the beginning of a new year. It is so fresh with all the pages left to be written. You can make plans and goals and they seem so much more possible with a whole 365 days ahead of you. <div>
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I know from experience that these grand plans do not always happen but it is still therapeutic and just a little bit fun to put pen to paper and write my lists! This year I have plans for business, health, family, sewing and home. </div>
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My sewing plans are rather grand! I'm not quite sure of what to call it yet(yes it is so grand it requires a name of its own!) but I want to sew as many items as possible for my children wardrobes. I must be realistic though...I do run a business, have 4 kids to raise and a messy house to keep clean! I'll get some more specifics on paper soon and share. </div>
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Any other creative souls keen to join me? I'd love to hear your creative goals for the year. </div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-3548251130491946872015-03-14T00:50:00.000+11:002015-03-14T00:52:25.640+11:00The Birth of Imogen JosieIf you are not a fan of birth stories I suggest that you click away now or you can just scroll through and check out the photos!<br />
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I love reading birth stories so hopefully there are a few of you out there who love them too. </div>
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My due date was 9 days off and I headed in to see my Ob. My blood pressure was up as it had been for a few weeks and I was SO over being pregnant and uncomfortable! I'm not the best planner with my pregnancies and have been heavily pregnant in summer for 3 of my 4 pregnancies so the heat wasn't helping things! (Even Tassie heat!) My Ob decided that it was time for her to come so I was booked in to be induced the following morning. I had been induced for all of my pregnancies so this was nothing new to me. </div>
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The evening before I had a list of things I wanted to get done but once the bag was packed I lost all motivation to do anything else! I still have 2 half finished fitted cot sheets sitting in my very messy sewing room! I think it was the mixture of fear and excitement that kept me stuck to the couch watching TV later than I should have been! Not the best move when you are going to be giving birth the next day!</div>
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Early the next morning (Jan 7th) my dad and is partner came over to look after the girls and after some hugs and kisses and promises that they would meet their baby sister soon we headed off to the hospital, One little hint here...don't tell your kids that they will meet their baby sister the same day! Past labours don't always predict what your next one will be like and then you will have kids who won't be very impressed to have to go to bed when mummy promised that they would meet their sister that afternoon! (Sorry Dad and Bron!)</div>
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After a quick trace on the baby my Ob showed up and broke my waters. We were sent off for a walk to try and get things started. I expected that things would start up quickly like they did with Miss Eve but after an hour walking around the city(sipping tea in T2) there was nothing...not one little thing! Another quick trace to check on baby and out we went for another walk. This time around the Hobart water front and Salamanca. On our way to a cafe Josef got a work call and while he took that bub decided to move her head a little and amniotic fluid started running down my legs! I quickly got hubby off the phone and had to waddle through a restaurant to use their toilets to clean myself up! Another hour or so out and about and still nothing so back we went. It was a hot day(for Hobart!) and so with all the walking I was pretty hot and tired and ready to rest for a bit. Another trace and a rest on the bed and I decided some stair climbing was in order! I'm glad the stairs were deserted as walking sideways down the stairs while heavily pregnant is quite a sight! It got to 2:00 and there was still not even one tightening! My 3rd was born by 3pm after a very similar induction so I was starting to feel a little disappointed. </div>
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It was discussed and decided that the drip would need to go in to get things started so between 3 and 4 I was all hooked up and started on a low dose of syntocin. I now had to have continual monitoring which I was a little disappointed about. The next couple of hours were spent on the bed watching TV and crocheting. By dinner time I started to feel a few tightenings but nothing too painful. By 7pm I wanted to get up and move a bit as the pain was increasing. I sat on a fit ball and watched Big Bang Theory and by the time that was over I needed the TV turned off as it was starting to annoy me and the pain was increasing. The next hour or so was spent either bouncing on the ball or leaning against the end of the bed with lots of hip swaying. At some stage after 9pm I decided to try the shower. The shower was helping a bit but I started to feel anxious at knowing what was still to come! I think with labour it is sometimes nicer to be naive about the pain! I remember the midwife asking me how I was going and I said that I just didn't want to do it! She was very kind but what else could she say but that I didn't really have a choice! Josef showed me newborn photos of my other girls that I had downloaded onto my phone and they helped me to concentrate on why I was there going through that pain. </div>
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Just before 10pm I decided to get back on the bed and the midwife set it up so I could kneel with my belly in a beanbag at the head of the bed and also have some gas and air. This is how I birthed both Isla and Eve and seeing it all set up made me feel excited that it was getting closer. While in this position I went through transition. It didn't scare me as much as it had with my previous labours. I think I knew it meant that it was almost time to push and although for me pushing had always been the most painful part it also meant it was almost over! My midwife must have heard me from down the hall too as I heard her come running into the room! I tend to get a bit vocal at this point!</div>
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At about 10pm I started to feel the urge to push and my Ob was called. My back was really hurting being on my knees and my knees weren't too happy either so I turned around to a semi reclined position but that was really uncomfortable too. My Ob then suggested I lay on my side and while doing this I managed to knock my IV out. I was much more comfortable on my side(if you can say that you are at all comfortable in labour!) and having the IV out meant that the contractions slowed just a little which meant I could relax between them. I'm not sure how long I had been pushing as time is strange when you are in labour but it was longer than I had pushed with any of my others and she wasn't moving! I was examined and they found a small lip of cervix over her head. It was pushed back with the next contraction and boy did that hurt! Even with that moved though she wasn't coming out very quickly. I started to worry that she was a huge baby and that she was stuck! My last two babies were pushed out within 10-15 minutes and it had already been almost 2 hours of pushing. Finally I could feel her head getting very close and although I was happy that she was finally moving there was a fear of those final pushes and of perhaps tearing...the ring of fire is not fun at all! I think a few of those pushes that that stage i didn't give it everything I had as I simply didn't want to do it! Eventually though I got my head in the right space and pushed her head out! She was posterior! That explained why she took so long to come down. One last contraction and I delivered her body and she was placed on my tummy. She didn't cry straight away and I must admit I worried a little but within 10 seconds she let out a cry and I met my beautiful 4th child and daughter at 12:18 am on Thursday Jan 8th.</div>
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Nothing compares to that moment. The labour is over and the pain seems to disappear immediately and you are holding this perfect little human in your arms who looks so familiar to you but yet you have never seen their perfect little face before. </div>
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So the birth of Imogen was not what I expected...more than half of my labour was pushing! I am so glad she is here though and I couldn't imagine our family any other way.</div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-59875927253070964532014-07-21T16:30:00.005+10:002014-07-21T16:30:57.332+10:00WIN a fabric crown for your little princess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Would you like to win one of these fabric crowns? Head over to my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WeeThreads" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and comment of the photo there telling me your child's favourite dress ups! Winner will be chosen Friday 25th July at 8:30 pm.</div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-39137504804860683912014-07-14T21:03:00.000+10:002014-07-14T21:03:36.734+10:00A new addition!Our family of 5 will be a family of 6 come January next year! Yes we are expecting another little treasure!<div>
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My girls are old enough to understand what is happening and they are so excited which is lovely. Elsa was only just 3 when my youngest, Eve was born so it is definitely different having such a large gap.</div>
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My last 3 months have been spent sleeping, dealing with morning sickness, and lots of daydreaming about what I am going to make for this new baby! My <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/meikadv/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> boards have been filling up with ideas and in the process I may have tipped off a few of my friends that there was a new baby on the way!</div>
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I think you will be seeing a lot of baby things popping up on the blog over the next 6 months or so!</div>
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Now, what do I start on first?</div>
Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-698173214971910572014-05-13T18:27:00.001+10:002014-05-13T18:27:52.590+10:00Learning to SewOver the last few months I have had quite a few of my friends want to learn to sew. I love to teach sewing and I find it so exciting when they finish their first item and see how proud they are of it! I often have people ask "Where do I start?" or "What should I sew first?" so I thought I would put together a list of tutorials and patterns that I love and that I think would be great to learn to sew with. If you are going to pin any of these patterns please go to the original blog/page and don't pin them from my blog to be fair to the original pattern/tutorial designer.<br />
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If you very new to sewing you may at times need a little more help than what is in some of the tutorials. I can recommend that you head over to YouTube in these situations and search for a video as I am sure you will find someone who has made a video of what you are wanting to do. This is especially helpful if you are a visual learner and don't have anyone in real life who can sit down and help you.</div>
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The first blog I want to recommend is <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/" target="_blank">MADE</a>. I LOVE this blog and all this things that Dana makes. She has a TON of free tutorials and some pretty awesome patterns to purchase too. I own the shorts pattern and it is a favourite in this house! My girls love their MADE shorts and it is an awesome pattern to sew too.</div>
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Another favourite blog of mine is<a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/" target="_blank"> Made by RAE</a>. Over here you will find some gorgeous women's patterns along with the kids stuff. It is such a great feeling wearing something you have made yourself so check out her women's patterns as well as the kids ones. I will mention below some easy women's patterns too as it is probably best to start by sewing something that isn't too fitted so you don't have to worry about it not fitting very well. Once you have the hang of sewing some simple things though I can totally recommend Rae's patterns!</div>
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First up is <a href="http://www.patternemporium.com/" target="_blank">Pattern Emporium</a>. I adore these patterns and the flat front skirt is a perfect first item for yourself!</div>
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Another easy womens pattern I can recommend as a first project is the Versatile Wrap skirt. I LOVE mine!</div>
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Phew! That was a lot of link and photos! There are so many more I could mention but these are probably the ones I use most. If you are wanting to learn to sew I hope you are now feeling inspired! Remember you have to start somewhere so just start and don't be afraid of making mistakes...practice, practice, practice!</div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-36223355116915415652014-02-11T16:56:00.000+11:002014-02-11T16:56:04.504+11:00Happy 4th Birthday EveFOUR years old! My baby is FOUR! I honestly am blown away by how fast time goes. I must admit to feeling a little sad. I loved the baby years. I know there is so much to look forward to but I feel very sentimental looking back at photos of my gorgeous little Eve. I am also very glad that she gets to stay home with me for another year before I send her off to school!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Eve you are delightful! You love to have fun and be silly and to dance! You are kind, loving and affectionate. I love you to the moon and back xxx</div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-5987317972721916092014-01-08T19:30:00.002+11:002014-01-08T19:30:59.306+11:00The Versatile Wrap Skirt {A Make it Perfect Pattern}Taking photos for this blog post took forever! A combination of getting your 5 and 7 year olds to take the photos and using a tripod and a timer meant a challenging photo shoot! It doesn't help that when I look at the photos I can see the weight I have gained. I think I have been living in denial but photos are ever truthful unfortunately! Anyway back to the sewing...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pattern - Versatile Wrap by <a href="http://www.makeitperfect.com.au/MIP/Sewing_Patterns.html" target="_blank">Make It Perfect</a></div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-39990391985383755732014-01-02T17:55:00.002+11:002014-01-02T17:55:51.543+11:00Laila Ruffle Dress by BobkinThis dress is just the most ruffley girly dress ever!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pattern is available soon...like today or tomorrow soon! Head over to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BobkinDesigns" target="_blank">Bobkin FB page</a> to keep an eye out for the release.</div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-28458752278200713852013-12-27T20:27:00.002+11:002013-12-27T21:00:11.287+11:00My Handmade Christmas giftsSo Christmas is over and I only blogged 3 of my 6 promised blog posts! I sat down to do it a few times and kept thinking how I really should be sewing or cooking or something else and I ended up leaving the blog posts! I'm sure you can all forgive me for that!<br />
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I finished both dolls and their little outfits. I used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/62642658/sale-pretty-peasant-dress-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Pretty Peasant Dress</a> from A Bit of Whimsy Dolls. It is made to fit her doll patterns and wasn't the perfect fit but it was ok. Heidi (the blonde doll) is wearing the original pattern and I made it a little bigger for Greta's dress. </div>
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Both girls loved their dolls! This is my niece with her doll and her matching outfit. Isn't she adorable! She is wearing a <a href="http://www.fresh-designs.com.au/shop.html#!/~/product/category=6740230&id=27335727" target="_blank">Seaside Playsuit </a>made with a <a href="http://www.fresh-designs.com.au/" target="_blank">Fresh Designs</a> pattern</div>
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Danced to Christmas music with my girls! My 3 year old thought mummy was a fantastic dancer and my 7 year old rolled her eyes, my 5 year old wasn't sure.</div>
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Joined WW again! Yes 5 days before Christmas! Not sure how my first week will go but you have got to start sometime right?</div>
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Went to the Botanical Gardens to meet my brother, sister in law and gorgeous little niece for some photos in the pouring rain!</div>
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This little Doll(Gretel) needs clothes! I am almost finished a little knitted tunic using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amelia-doll-tunic" target="_blank">this pattern</a> and have also started a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/poppy-cardigan" target="_blank">Poppy Cardigan</a>. She just needs a dress or skirt and maybe some little shoes...I'm still deciding if I will knit them or sew them with felt...probably whatever is easier and faster!</div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-56555257781107151882013-11-25T16:17:00.002+11:002013-11-25T16:17:49.889+11:00Sale Time!I would love to have this blog full of non business stuff but in reality I have been spending nearly all my time creating for my businesses lately. I hope to get all of it out of the way soon and give me some time to create for the people I love most...my family!<br />
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-60833621865367782982013-11-14T16:11:00.004+11:002013-11-14T16:11:47.048+11:00Fresh Designs Nappy Cover Pattern {Meika is easily distracted}I like lists. I write them all the time. My list lately has been full of orders I need to get done but lately I have been distracted by all the new patterns that have been released! My latest purchase was the new <a href="http://www.fresh-designs.com.au/shop.html#!/~/product/category=6740230&id=29920282">Nappy Cover Pattern by Fresh Designs</a>. Like all of her patterns it has lots of options!<br />
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-59793570803541542682013-11-10T10:00:00.000+11:002013-11-10T10:03:05.866+11:00One ThimbleI am so excited! The Australian Boutique pattern industry has some amazing ladies doing some amazing things at the moment. 12 months ago I would say that pretty much all of my patterns were from overseas designers but now I hardly buy anything but Australian designer. Don't get me wrong, there are some amazing designers outside of Australia too and I love their patterns but it is really nice to be able to support some lovely Aussie mums!<br />
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Last week the lovely Jen from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ainsleefox">Ainslee Fox</a> anounced a special project she had been working on...an ezine! The first issue contains 8(yes EIGHT) PDF patterns for you to sew and all of them can be sold from. There will be articles on sewing and also on improving your business. This ezine is TOTALLY up my alley! </div>
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-81623640509990166962013-11-07T16:31:00.004+11:002013-11-07T16:31:59.703+11:00Sewing for Me!I always dream up outfits I want to sew for myself and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/meikadv/i-want-to-make-this-for-me/">pin numerous patterns</a> and ideas but it has been a long long time since I have actually sewn anything for myself. I think I am scared that I will sew something and it won't fit or look right and then all that lovely fabric will go to waste! Well it is time to get over that because I now have a pile of fabrics ready to sew for myself and I am actually a little bit excited! OK I am a lot excited!<br />
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Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-2032332350436951772013-10-04T15:42:00.001+10:002013-10-04T15:42:25.715+10:00Crazy times!This year really has been completely crazy! I won't go into it all as I am sure it would bore you and some of it is personal too.<br />
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You may have seen that my last post was in July! Yes 3 months ago! I had fully intended to see the KCWC through but as you can see I only posted up to day 2! Whoops!<br />
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This week has been particularly crazy! Last week Miss 3 fell off the bunk bed which we had only received 4 days earlier and broke her arm. We went off to emergency and had X-rays and they couldn't see a lot due to the bones in little ones not be calcified like ours are so they assumed a simple fracture and put it in a cast and sent us home to be seen by the Orthopaedic Clinic in 7 days time. 7 days later and we find out it was not so simple and she would need surgery the following morning! To cut a long story short all is ok and the surgery went well but we have lots of X-rays and appointments and another surgery over the next couple of months! Miss 3 was a champion! She was charming everyone and was the model patient(as told to us by almost every nurse that saw her!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16879905@N06/5046739421/" title="signature by meikadv, on Flickr"><img alt="signature" height="50" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5046739421_e80f550c34_t.jpg" width="100" /></a>Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-54597494262582620982013-07-17T11:08:00.001+10:002013-07-17T11:08:52.111+10:00KCW – Day 2<p>Today I was going to finish that outfit for Miss 3 but Miss 6 had other ideas! I don’t blamer her though as Miss 3 gets most of my sewing samples for the store and it really was her turn!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-THCeCy9IkQw/UeXuh9yaeWI/AAAAAAAACA0/vpjjUv4PMAo/s1600-h/007%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="007" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="007" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0q9oCkq2hd4/UeXuiqrWzJI/AAAAAAAACA8/dJXJ7UVCAj0/007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>This is the <a href="http://www.patternemporium.com/product/pe1304-girls-gathered-flat-front-elastic-back-skirt-pdf-pattern">Flat Front Elastic Back skirt by Pattern Emporium</a>. I made the size 6 with light gathers, tea length and pockets. I am so glad I did the pockets as they really add something to the skirt. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FezpzkLMRY8/UeXujTWGYtI/AAAAAAAACBE/J6C3Kv0VcbA/s1600-h/017%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="017" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="017" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HZ8Onh0RLSo/UeXuj8CvZII/AAAAAAAACBM/fhVzmVxhP-4/017_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>I had issues finding the right colour thread for the topstitching. I had a dark brown in my thread stash but it was way too dark. I ended up going with a dark gold colour and in the daylight it actually looks fine. I was all prepared to be unpicking the hem this morning to resew with a better match!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQu8DClh4kGPrglNWkpXTM0coFqs4SFwb_EjnP0CKnHwp9HpmeaFo3FXiMTR80EoIJYBcA7qXC7DRgMnCle9frd1I3nbEr09GEWx4D5Yy3AvjN5mdLAZKPbwMzNXYlsTn9nTK23Idi89M/s1600-h/019%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="019" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t9jY7WiZ6mI/UeXulB22-cI/AAAAAAAACBc/y8HlxJBJwlk/019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>I will definitely sew this one again. I didn’t actually make the pattern pieces as directed in the pattern. I just cut them with my rotary cutter and mat. I think this was a lot faster for me. Oh I did use the pocket pattern pieces though.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-D81EzyMDp0M/UeXuluU9i4I/AAAAAAAACBk/e3YWP3u1oGo/s1600-h/021%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="021" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="021" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S6n0ziK-nFI/UeXumPS7uiI/AAAAAAAACBs/N4Yl3KyjEJ8/021_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>I have pulled out some <a href="https://bendigowoollenmills.com.au/">Bendigo Woollen Mills</a> cotton that I might knit a little singlet top to match. I am still not sure about this though as I really like the tucked in look so you can see the waistband and cute pockets!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjL3GXxp5Ry4THLxcJc9nBoGNwrTYzxZe393FHnhwElXlPRsJcpx1IGbWS6_1M7i8vq436vvQ5pH70-lME1pee5NQfdoGGN8R-lZug7TmQjAEL5u6wTrCFCrJRvjFsKeGB-542qMqwow/s1600-h/022%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="022" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="022" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3m8lu-XMabE/UeXunUqNAVI/AAAAAAAACB8/kjTl0cDfZM8/022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>As you can see the pockets were a hit!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cjvm5yQn1HE/UeXunw1I0hI/AAAAAAAACCE/LX9PwKgkqGM/s1600-h/059%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="059" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="059" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Q5QIxAPjqU/UeXuosgs8oI/AAAAAAAACCM/oV7fbuirfKk/059_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-46767856791416158822013-07-16T10:35:00.001+10:002013-07-16T10:35:10.784+10:00KCW – Day 1<p>I sadly didn’t get as much done yesterday as I would have liked. I guess that is just life with 3 kids!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i7pkndSlgYw/UeSVJiUaHwI/AAAAAAAAB_c/6JE8KuUPLqE/s1600-h/007%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="007" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OXSUr7H9-Y0/UeSVKiKckUI/AAAAAAAAB_k/PIeidcJ2zs8/007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="480"></a> </p> <p>I did get to sew this <a href="http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/06/camper-hat-pattern-and-tutorial.html">Camper Hat</a> for Miss 3 and also cut a pair of <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2013/06/new-pattern-kid-shorts-are-here.html">KID shorts</a> to match ready to sew today. I have pulled a plain t-shirt out of my t-shirt stash and will appliqué that with a pretty heart I think. That will be one outfit DONE! Yay!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bp2bfOUF38E/UeSVLIdUDpI/AAAAAAAAB_s/JLXsoD5qI74/s1600-h/020%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="020" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-a8cFDhb1Voo/UeSVLlzTZtI/AAAAAAAAB_0/5LM3ZZJtUto/020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a> </p> <p>I loved the hat pattern. It was pretty simple to put together. The bias binding was a little fiddly but it all worked out once I had it all pinned on!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3JxTML2tPXg/UeSVMJetYLI/AAAAAAAAB_8/7lytT6SOOmM/s1600-h/040%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="040" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="040" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wvnUsIS7-EQ/UeSVM5v50SI/AAAAAAAACAE/XnJK6cNeSU8/040_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a> </p> <p>The fabrics I used are a couple of vintage sheet fat quarters that I have had in my stash for ages! I think each of the girls need a vintage Camper hat!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Hw9YLVkqDHE/UeSVNQ9_qnI/AAAAAAAACAM/vgWjCy7oTE8/s1600-h/023%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="023" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bVQO-MiVlpk/UeSVOMIsb-I/AAAAAAAACAU/c0QmBgL-610/023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a> </p> <p>And what does Miss 3 think of her new hat? She exclaimed “I love it Mummy! It is so beautiful!” Followed up with a big kiss and cuddle. Aww I really need to sew for my girls more often!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8fnBJEd4eWM/UeSVObHbPWI/AAAAAAAACAc/lk7eP9DVdKc/s1600-h/013%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FHV-70L773M/UeSVPOZYSQI/AAAAAAAACAk/9vi7BIOziJg/013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a> </p> <p>I have fabric and pattern all ready to cut a skirt out for Miss 6 so that is next on my list…oh and I am expecting my <a href="http://www.fabric.com">Fabric.com</a> order to arrive today too! </p> Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-33567633628870840622013-07-14T16:59:00.001+10:002013-07-14T16:59:35.420+10:00Hazel Apron Twirl Skirt<p>I love this pattern! It is from <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/bottom-patterns/products/hazel-skirt-sewing-pattern">Violette Field Threads</a>. I have sewn it a few times now. I loved the little corduroy version for Winter. So sweet and fun for little girls to be able to change their look by reversing the apron! The denim ones I have been making lately are even more versatile as they can be worn year round, especially here in Tasmania where our summers are cooler and the amount of fabric in the skirt shouldn't be too much for most days.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jVAxRP8XB34/UeJMKZzSg1I/AAAAAAAAB9E/GdPvSvgGkig/s1600-h/collage_websized%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="collage_websized" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="collage_websized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i-EtLkP6O_Q/UeJMLc-yfoI/AAAAAAAAB9M/tba6ZCKlkjw/collage_websized_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="334"></a> </p> <p>The denim is a very light denim and works really well in a skirt. I added a trim on the bottom of the skirt by taking about 1 inch off the skirt pattern pieces and then cutting a 3 inch strip for the trim. It is folded in half and sewn onto the skirt hem then topstitched on the denim to hold it in place and make it look a little more finished.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m7zqCdU1pyA/UeJMMNKWb1I/AAAAAAAAB9U/klkJSjULUxM/s1600-h/031%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="031" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="031" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f9bdwYgzmJM/UeJMM5oGCSI/AAAAAAAAB9c/ByGdCEO_EOY/031_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="334"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Awzt2EiGsts/UeJMNphc3EI/AAAAAAAAB9k/EY4znBEU6ps/s1600-h/001%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0Q0CPhu7894/UeJMOaBK_HI/AAAAAAAAB9s/Sywj-bTC4lE/001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-m6cvEo8-jMQ/UeJMO-rFHXI/AAAAAAAAB90/jWGsQXCwa5w/s1600-h/010%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="010" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="010" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cbv3Y3-mTa8/UeJMPW-e4ZI/AAAAAAAAB98/9ZaU8JLSdLg/010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYxmRD8o-n8XyNcADkQwf3JbtCVQj5ToJAK8vcQR29po82NdHuW_Jz8-6wAD0RTLKLXmCvzU3GzkN4YZRF9c0l826DMUPokhSYnN4hwThBmlfTVm3ZMG131nT5QVVIZwHxPX2qHPeJEk/s1600-h/016%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="016" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-l3P2DWYSxU8/UeJMQi2LJ8I/AAAAAAAAB-M/s1TaBoKaLhA/016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a> </p> <p>Oh and that bow on the coat hanger? That is a hair clip I made to match! I am now making these for me <a href="http://www.madeit.com/WeeThreads">Wee Threads store</a>. They are so sweet in a little girls hair or even in an adults hair…very vintage/retro.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iA91fZ2sN0s/UeJMRJUeh9I/AAAAAAAAB-U/Nuyk35G_G_I/s1600-h/018%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="018" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="018" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V06QdoxtTK8/UeJMR8jQQAI/AAAAAAAAB-c/EVoDLbpAtDo/018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YdxrIBMJidA/UeJMSR9TWnI/AAAAAAAAB-k/ETUQlZI4JHY/s1600-h/019%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="019" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3CUsxr3TyLo/UeJMTIjtPLI/AAAAAAAAB-s/Dgt8QsNuowA/019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>I was going to take some modelled photos but I just wasn’t happy with how it looked with a t-shirt. I really want to be able to show off the buttons and the top of the apron so I think it needs to be worn with something tucked into it. I have decided that the <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/top-patterns/products/madelyn-shirt-sewing-pattern">Madelyn Top</a> (also from Violette Field Threads) will be perfect. I don’t have the fabric for this yet so I will have to order some. I got out my KONA colour card and chose the perfect colour pink to match. I am not sure if I will do it all pink or pink with a floral collar…I am leaning towards all pink though as it will go with more.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l0alqPcZShc/UeJMTinVj1I/AAAAAAAAB-0/Pxl6eVF0Af0/s1600-h/041%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="041" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="041" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--qmQz8Fvk44/UeJMUFQRZ6I/AAAAAAAAB-8/Z43u2Fzrczk/041_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z5CK9fMIpbs/UeJMU1DTPpI/AAAAAAAAB_E/ngIqfVwLygA/s1600-h/043%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="043" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="043" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H-wmjr2joP0/UeJMVQoQuyI/AAAAAAAAB_M/LWj3xGapP3c/043_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a> </p> <p>Pattern – <a href="http://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/bottom-patterns/products/hazel-skirt-sewing-pattern">Hazel from Violette Field Threads</a></p> <p>Fabric – Denim from my wholesaler, Out to Sea by Sarah Jane purchased from <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com">Hawthorne Threads</a></p> <p>Notions – 4 buttons and elastic</p> Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-54760462741472432272013-07-08T22:14:00.001+10:002013-07-08T22:14:10.701+10:00Kids Clothes Week<p>I am very excited about KCW this season. I have decided that I will sew most of the girls clothes for Summer this year. I decided that if I start now I might actually have it done in time! I started a pin board over <a href="http://pinterest.com/meikadv/girls-springsummer-wardrobes/">here</a> to keep all my ideas together. It started out as my ‘to sew’ list but now I have added way too much!</p> <p> </p> <div class="kcwc-button" style="margin: 0px auto; width: 300px"><a href="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com"><img alt="KCWC" src="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/button-300square-summer13.png" width="300" height="300"></a></div><!--end button code box--> <p>I just ordered 14 yards of fabric from fabric.com and have projects planned for all of it…I hope it all arrives in time…I might be pushing it really. Only 7 days to go.</p> <p>Are you taking part in this round?</p> Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050964567158849779.post-77433859336743920832013-07-05T23:27:00.001+10:002013-07-05T23:27:16.796+10:00Bubblealls!<p>Isn’t that just the cutest name for these little overalls?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T6yC36I28hk/UdbJpZwCulI/AAAAAAAAB8U/t5ipgvbA8cw/s1600-h/004%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="004" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7YzeW0AXveA/UdbJqQ1JxbI/AAAAAAAAB8c/sDSpwHeKm0s/004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p>I purchased this pattern when it first came out but to be honest I was afraid it would be a lot of work for a pair of these and sometimes quick projects just seem more appealing. I had a brave moment and cut a pair out and I was pleasantly surprised at how easily they went together. The pattern is well written and every step is explained clearly. I think it helped that I had sewn the BOO! Pinny pattern before and knew how to do the trickiest step as it is pretty much the same as a step in the pinny.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zdtlUpbWKr8/UdbJrX8nBuI/AAAAAAAAB8k/3Qcqx0t4CzQ/s1600-h/011%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="011" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k9NhW_cpSz0/UdbJsEGedrI/AAAAAAAAB8s/uQNRFqEN_FA/011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></a></p> <p> Eve just loves them and so do I. I wasn’t sure that I would love shorts with tights under them but I do!<img title="015" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zngrIxbbP1M/UdbJs2sMR-I/AAAAAAAAB80/l5ph13jtErk/015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480"></p> <p>Pattern – <a href="http://www.boodesignsaustralia.bigcartel.com/product/overalls">BOO! Designs Design You Own Overalls</a></p> <p>Fabric – Kaufman Cool Cords</p> <p>Notions – 2 buttons</p> Meikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14036351239916387110noreply@blogger.com0