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1 down…10 to go!

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I finished my little black dress today. The whole thing took about 2 hours–which is easily accomplished when you are home with yet another sick child! Yep, the LM has a stomach bug. Lovely.

In case you’re following along: I made the Hot Patterns No Sweat Easy Sew Triple T-Shirt Dress. I made a low-scooped bodice, short sleeves and straight skirt. I cut and sewed a 6 out of a beautiful solid black knit. (I think the knit is cotton, but as I’m stash shopping, I really have no idea.)

My review on PR and pictures tomorrow. Promise.

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Finally–I’ve cut something for the Wardrobe Contest

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It has been almost 24 hours since my last pain pill (I had my wisdom teeth removed Monday), so I felt safe to pull out the fabric and actually begin.

I decided to begin with my little black dress. After reading PR reviews of the Hot Patterns No Sweat, Easy Sew Triple T-Shirt Dress, I pulled out some old $1/yd knit and whipped up a muslin. Why waste good fabric, right?

Actually, the muslin fit well, but as it was very sloppily cut and sewn (and I look like a chipmunk) I won’t taking any pictures. (Did I mention the fabric was $1/yd and printed off grain?)

What I like about this pattern:
  1. It’s quick.
  2. It’s simple.
  3. It’s an easier fitting garment.
  4. I can mix and match the patten pieces to get the dress I want.
  5. It will dress up or down with the right accessories.

I’ll be using the low-scooped neckline, the straight skirt, and the short sleeves. I hope to have the dress finished by Friday and reviewed over the weekend.

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Dear Tooth Fairy,

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Dear Tooth Fairy,

It’s us again. Nope, not the BG this time. It’s her mommy instead. Do you show up for Wisdom Teeth? If so, I like to make a few requests:

  1. enough cash to reimburse me for the surgery (preferably not in quarters!)
  2. several bottles of Advil
  3. 2 ice packs

Thanks very much. We’ll be waiting.

-Us

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What’s a Mom to do?

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What’s a mom to do?

I know the same rule that y’all do about keeping a child home until they are clear of fever for 24 hours, so when my big girl ran a fever 101.3 Sunday afternoon, I choose to keep her home from Kindergarten on Monday.

First dillema-is it worth taking her to the virus-filled doctor’s office waiting room to get a school excuse? I called the MD and here’s what my MD said: yes, I was right to keep her home and as long as the fever is completely gone by Monday pm, I can just swing by and request an excuse without seeing the MD. In days past, they would’ve faxed it to the school, but thanks to privacy policies (thank you Mr. Clinton), I now have to go in and pick it up.

Second dillema-it’s back to school on Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday. My Big Girl seems to be running and playing fine, but when she is resting, doing chores, and working on homework, she complains about a headache. I’m giving her tylenol or ibus when she complains, but is she sick? Yet again, is it worth risking all the germs at the doctor’s office for a sometime-headace?

Finally, on Thursday, this Mom has had all the whining she can handle. So, I send my hubby to the pediatrician with BG. Get this–the child has strep! Not once, has she complained of a sore throat! What the heck? In fact, after she returned home from the MD, I asked, “Does your throat hurt?” The answer–“no”.

Apparently this bout of strep is one of 3 things: 1. A new case (not likely); 2. A flare-up of the strep that we had on Mardi Gras Day that never went away (after a 5-day Z pack); or 3. The child is a carrier for strep and will always test positive for it, in which case, removing her tonsils would help to prevent recurring infections. Lovely.

And all this on the weekend before I get 2 of my wisdom teeth cut out. It looks like it’ll be Wednesday before I get back to my sewing machines. I guess I can wait that long.

BTW, check out the new froggy jon-jon on www.personalitychildrens.etsy.com and the new strawberry jumper and bloomer set on www.personalitychildrensclothes.com in the summer section of my boutique.

Happy Leap Day!

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Wardrobe contest-Day 1

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My oh my, where to start?

To get myself motivated, I’ll start with the Sugar Babe Set Pants, Top and Jacket. I’ve made this pattern before and here’s why I love it:
  1. The pants are light and loose–perfect for summers in Louisiana.
  2. The 2-inch elastic on the bottom of the tube is very flattering on my mommy tummy!
  3. The tube stays put!!!
  4. The jacket is a fun topper to the tube and looks dressy with slacks or cute with jeans.
  5. It’s easy and quick to sew!!!!

I’ll be making the pants 2 times, as they fit my lifestyle so well. They are quick to pull on in the morning, but look much classier than my jeans. They are cooler too! I plan to hem the black pair at a length appropriate for my black strappy heels. I will hem the grey pair (made from a mystery fabric) so that I can wear them with my black flats or flat sandels.

The tube top is (surprisingly) flattering on me. It will be cute, cute, cute with my jeans–that is, if my DH and I ever get to go out! Plus, when the tube is under the jacket, you can’t tell it’s a tube top. I can wear the tube top and jacket to church with either pair of pants. (Hush, nobody will ever know.)

The biggest reason I want to start with this set–I need to get a jump start on this. I’ve got 11 pieces to sew in 2 months. What was I thinking?!?!?!?!? Here I go!

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The Solution to My Dilemma

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The Solution to My Dilemma
I looked in my closet.
Ugh! I’ve nothing to wear.
“Where could those great clothes be?”
I began to despair!
Should I panic or cry?
Time to do something rash!
And then, in the corner
I find the answer–my stash!
There are my clothes, I see!
But they’re not cut or seamed!
Just lovingly folded,
Not the clothes that I’d dreamed.
Then on Pattern Review,
A Wardrobe Contest I spy
And a wardrobe I need,
So let’s give it a try!
Not dressy nor formal,
No office attire
For this everyday mom
Just the Basics! Quick! It’s dire!
I return to my stash
And each piece I caress,
Dreaming up my wardrobe:
What to sew? In what to dress?
Let’s see. I’ll need 4 tops.
Something cool and cute would do.
Plus I’ll need a tunic
And a knit top or two.
As for some great bottoms,
I’d like to flatter mine!
I’ll need great fitting pants
And a skirt that’s divine!
And the final piece I’ll need–
A great little black dress!
Something simple and cool
For Sunday’s. That’d be best!
I’ve chosen my fabrics.
Patterns ready to go!
Scissors sharp! Bobbins filled.
On your mark! Get set! Let’s sew!