I want my little girl to be free and happy. And little girls are happiest when they are twirling in their pretty skirts like there is no tomorrow. This is the pattern for such a skirt – easy to make with an elastic waistband and pretty frills at the hem. Related post: Lolita skirt pattern … Read more
Electronic devices, in the form of television, tablets, and phones, are slowly taking over my kids’ undivided attention and all my rules and timetables and warnings are like fluffy cotton wool in the air. One afternoon I decided, enough is enough! I bought a lot of board games and took them to the bookshop to … Read more
The movie Boss Baby couldn’t have got it more wrong – that there is a rival in this world for the love we have for babies!! Babies are the most adored species in the whole galaxy and beyond and they will remain so for all the time. And every baby needs a baby blanket. A … Read more
An Aline dress is one of the simplest of all frocks for a little girl – for her to wear and for you to sew. The frock flares nicely towards the hem in a smooth A-silhouette, while being fitted at the upper bodice, allowing all the freedom of movement that a little girl wants. How to … Read more
If you have a girl child, you would have spend a lot of time like me speculating and selecting proper dresses for her. If you have more than one, you have your work cut out for you. Special occasion dresses, dresses for casual outings, loungewear to wear inside the house, School uniform dresses for schools, … Read more
Simple is the new smart. If that is true this simple skirt I am making is the best thing since the sewing machine was invented. Because you do not need a pattern to sew it. How smart is that! You simply cut a rectangular piece of fabric and thread elastic through a simple casing you … Read more