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NEW Boredom Buster Kit!

June 3, 2016 By Susan 3 Comments

I have nothing against kids getting bored. In theory. Bored people have created some seriously amazing things. But in practice, as a mom, it turns into a form of torture. As soon as I sit down to get something done* they’re asking for snacks, coloring pages, cardboard boxes, trips to the pool, trips to Paris,… 

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: activities, boredom, buster, download, fun, ideas, kids, mom sanity, PDF, summer

Friday Fiver: Mini Moto Pants

November 6, 2015 By Susan 1 Comment

Today’s Friday Fiver is the Mini Moto Pants from Lil Luxe Collection! This pattern includes one tutorial that explains all of the construction options and assembly and two separate patterns, one for skinny fit and one for relaxed fit. The size range includes 18m to 8 years.  You’ll love the details on these for both boys… 

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Filed Under: Friday Fiver Tagged With: boys, details, girls, kids, Lil Luxe Collection, pants, pattern, PDF, unisex

Friday Fiver: Versatility

August 28, 2015 By Susan 2 Comments

Happy Friday, friends! Today’s Friday Fiver is, arguably, the most versatile Friday Fiver ever. It’s the Versatility Tank and Pants from 5 out of 4 Patterns! Both the adult and kids versions are included and the number of things you can make with this pattern is amaaaazing. A casual tank. Casual pants. PJs. Maternity tank…. 

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Filed Under: Friday Fiver Tagged With: boys, girls, kids, knits, pajamas, pattern, PDF, women, yoga

Kids Clothes Week! and a Drawer Sticker Giveaway!

January 29, 2015 By Susan 25 Comments

I-know-where-it-goes drawer stickers for baby! Help mom (and DAD!) get ready for action!

Next week is KIDS CLOTHES WEEK! Today I’m sharing what it is, how to prepare and a related GIVEAWAY! The idea of Kids Clothes Week is that you challenge yourself to join others in sewing kids clothes for one hour a day for a week. Doesn’t matter what or how. Just make kid stuff every… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: clothes, drawer stickers, KCWC, kids, organization, organized, organizing

A Sewing Machine for Kids – Janome Sew Mini

November 23, 2014 By Susan 10 Comments

Has your child asked to use your sewing machine? If so, you’re probably also familiar with the feeling of simultaneous heart-swelling pride (YAY! THEY LIKE SOMETHING I DO!) and the jab of a knitting needle straight through same said heart (OH DEAR LORD. NEEDLES). You’re torn. You want them to try it. And love it…. 

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Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: children, how to, Janome, kids, machine, review, Sewing, teach

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