tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25527124730393745602024-03-13T14:33:44.270-04:00Ohhh Lulu...betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.comBlogger628125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-13504534707503732562016-07-13T14:19:00.001-04:002016-07-13T14:19:16.677-04:00Introducing the Amber Halter Bra<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">
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The Amber Bra Pattern has quickly become my new go-to bra pattern. It is really quick to cut - literally only 2 pieces - and takes just a small amount of fabric. But the best thing about it is how versatile it is. It makes the perfect base for a swim or yoga top (which you will see soon!)<br />
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The Amber Pattern comes with instructions detailing how to sew the bra with a low neckline or high neckline, with scalloped lace detail. It features a long wrap band, inspired by the Kestos Bras of the 1920's and '30's.<br />
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This is a fairly easy sew, with an easy fit. There are bust seams that can be easily taken in or let out for more generous figure. Stay tune for some pattern hack's for this one!</div>
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I started this blog in 2009 (I think). The internet has changed a lot since then. Updating my website to one that I could integrate with a shop with easier customization has been on my to-do list for the last year. I finally made the leap and am moving over to a wordpress site. This has been a huge learning curve for me, but I think this new site will be easier to manage and more fun to visit.</div>
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You will find my new site at <a href="http://www.ohhhlululingerie.com/">www.ohhhlululingerie.com</a>. I'll begin redirecting ohhhlulu.com soon (literally as soon as I figure out how to do it! ha!).</div>
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The new site has an easier to navigate <a href="http://www.ohhhlululingerie.com/pattern-hacks-tutorials/">Tutorials Page</a>. I'm always surprised to find how many people still don't know about my extended tutorials! So, I hope this is helpful.</div>
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I'm also slowly stocking a <a href="http://www.ohhhlululingerie.com/shop/">Pattern Shop</a> there (no lingerie yet, sorry). With last week's Etsy Payment Processing debacle, I realized I <i>really</i> need to have a standalone site. So, here it comes!</div>
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I'm super excited about my birthday this year. My birthday falls on Canada Day, our equivalent to the Fourth of July, so there are always lots of festivities. There is a parade that goes right by our house, and lots of other fun things to do. It's nice to feel like the whole country is celebrating along with you! Isabel has even been practicing singing Happy Birthday.</div>
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I know this is a long weekend for many of you. I hope all of my Canadian friends have a wonderful Canada Day and that my friends to the south enjoy their Fourth of July!</div>
betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-57615133539613402982016-06-28T06:13:00.001-04:002016-06-28T06:13:28.707-04:00This silence has been brought to you by AnxietyI've been distant. Quiet. I know.<br />
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The truth is I've been going through something. All my life I've been considered a "worrier." If you were to ask any of my friends, they'd probably say I have a lot of stress, much of it self imposed, and kind of on the irrational (<i>ok, crazy</i>) side. I've been finding over the last couple of years, culminating in the last several months, that my anxiety levels have been getting to a point that is crippling.<br />
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All of my life I've believed that if I just powered through, kept moving, I could get past the uncomfortable feelings. I recently came to the quiet revelation that I've been doing mental health all wrong and that maybe my constant feeling of dread and worry wasn't normal, especially when things are generally ok.<br />
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The turning point for me was releasing this last pattern collection. I've been so worried that things aren't good enough, that people will be disappointed, that something is wrong, that I've been terrified to write about them. I need to work on a new collection for my lingerie shop, which is looking rather ragged, but I have the feeling that nothing will ever be good enough. I open my email with dread and some days can't even bring myself to check because I'm afraid that something is wrong. I have no reason to feel this way. I am a <i>good</i> designer. I've worked hard to build a fairly successful business.<br />
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Thinking about these feelings made me realize how afraid I was for Isabel, and my compulsive need to make sure she is ok. My irrational worries that she will get out of her crib, through her locked door, past the baby gate, down the stairs, out of our locked house, and come to some terrible end out in the world. It's a terrible feeling to constantly have with you.<br />
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Since buying this new house, my anxiety has shot through the roof. I feel like there is a lot of "unknown" which is really terrifying for me. I have constant stress over finances when I really don't need to. I have constant stress over the state of our house, when reality is I live in a beautiful old home that much of the major work has been completed. When I sit and think rationally about my anxieties, none of them make sense, but I just can't stop. I almost constantly have that tight feeling in my chest, like the way you feel before writing a big test that you're not quite prepared for. I wake up this way, and when I do fall asleep, I have stressful dreams.<br />
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Mix all this with an unhealthy dose of intrusive thoughts, and I decided that maybe something wasn't firing quite right and that I needed some help. As someone who DIY's <i>everything</i>, saying this was a big step is a bit of an understatement.<br />
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I always thought my Anxiety was a mixed blessing. Sure, it stopped me from sleeping or actually getting to know any of the many amazing people in my life, but it compelled me to work, work, work! In hindsight, none of my best work has been done in periods of high anxiety. It's not a good motivator and it's definitely <i>not</i> good for business. In fact, it's been crippling my business over the last few months.<br />
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So, I'm trying something new. I've been doing self care things for months, like exercise, but it hasn't been cutting it. I've been getting a lot of new insight into the way I think over the last week and it's really been a revelation. I've started on some medication, picked up yoga again, started a "worry journal" (which sounds lame but feels helpful), have enrolled in some support groups and hopefully will have some one-on-one care soon. Unfortunately, there is a wait list for mental health care in our area, so that has been frustrating for me, but it feels good to be getting help.<br />
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I wanted to write this to explain a little to you what's been going on with me. I haven't been myself for a while now. I've always wanted this blog to be a place where I can share real life: it's good times and it's not so good times... I hate that persona that people put online where thing are 100% perfect 100% of the time #bestlife #blessed. Reaching out for help was extremely difficult for me, and I want anyone know is going through something similar to know it's ok! We would never judge a friend who is going through these things, so I don't know why we judge ourselves so harshly.<br />
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Thanks for listening, and mostly, thanks for caring about me. If anyone has any similar experiences, I'd love to hear.betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-38069863764247035792016-06-05T21:03:00.000-04:002022-10-15T09:01:02.847-04:00Introducing... The Ultimate Sleep Mask Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ohhhlulu?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=7628683">Sleep masks</a> are something that I added to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ohhhlulu?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Lingerie Shop</a> a couple years ago. Over the years, I like to think I've perfected my technique and learned a thing or two about how to put a nice mask together. Sleep Masks are something that I have a lot of fun sewing. I like taking a basic pattern and figuring out small changes I can make to turn it into something really unique.</div>
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You might remember me talking (or ranting on twitter) about my battles with some pretty hardcore insomnia over the years. Whenever I feel a bout of sleeplessness coming on, I thrown on my favourite sleep mask. Something about the ritual of putting it on helps put me in the mindset for sleep. Well, that and <a href="http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/">Sleep With Me Podcast</a> (a serious life saver). So, I can truly say that these are personally tried and tested (and loved).</div>
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I wanted to add a few patterns to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OhhhLuluSews?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count#items">Pattern Shop</a> that would be more suitable for people who are just learning how to sew. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/385183850/the-ultimate-sleep-mask-sewing-pattern?ref=listing-shop-header-3">The Ultimate Sleep Mask Pattern </a>does require you to have some basic sewing skills, like how to use a sewing pattern, how to cut fabric, and the basics of how to sew a seam, but other than that, it is a great starting point! </div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/385183850/the-ultimate-sleep-mask-sewing-pattern?ref=listing-shop-header-3">My Sleep Mask Pattern</a> makes use of materials and supplies you can find at almost any sewing shop. You may even be able to get everything you need at your local craft store! It just takes a small amount of fabric, (a fat quarter will do!), some cotton for lining, cotton quilt batting, and a strip of any type of elastic (though I like to use Fold Over Elastic). One of my pattern testers even suggested using long ribbons for ties. I've done something similar on one of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/217457150/silk-grace-bridal-sleep-mask-blindfold?ref=shop_home_active_15">Silk Sleep Masks</a>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/385183850/the-ultimate-sleep-mask-sewing-pattern?ref=listing-shop-header-3">The Ultimate Sleep Mask Pattern </a>allows you to make a basic mask, with tips on using lightweight fabrics like satin, a mask with sleep-eye embroidery, or cute little animal masks in the shape of a kitty, bear, fox, and bunny. I already have plans on a quick and easy tutorial on how to make a Panda mask! I've even had the idea of cutting little eye holes to make fun costume masks for kids.</div>
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I've spent a lot of time and attention on providing some extra in-depth photos for this latest collection of patterns. I have tried to make my instruction manuals both useful and beautiful! I really hope you enjoy sewing this pattern. I think it's something a little different (and also makes a great handmade gift! I'm currently in the process of making a batch out of some heirloom fabric for a friend).</div>
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It's here! It's pretty much here! I've drafted, tested, graded, trued, sewed samples, tested, received feedback, edited and edited and edited, photographed, and edited some more... but it's here (basically). I've listed all but one of my new patterns in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ohhhlulusews">Etsy Shop</a>.<br />
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I'll be adding one final pattern next week. It just needs one little tweak. I just couldn't wait any longer. I am impatient.<br />
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Last Tuesday I did a really fun photoshoot with my beautiful friend/cousin, who modelled for me, and my friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Changing-of-The-Garnet-Hair-and-Esthetics-Studio-200329693357784/?fref=ts">Susie</a>. It was my first time photographing a model, and to make my life extra challenging, I decided I wanted a diffuse back lighting. I'm excited to show you my new things! I'll be posting about them piece by piece, but in the mean time, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ohhhlulusews">feel free to shop the collection HERE.</a>betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-813097468683147212016-05-19T08:00:00.000-04:002016-05-19T10:48:08.578-04:00Pattern Testers Needed<i>Update: I've received so many offers to help test my patterns! Thank you all so much. I'll be contacting testers over the following days. I apologize in advance if I don't get back to you specifically. I've been overwhelmed by the response! Thank you!</i><br />
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I'm <i>so</i> close to being finished my 2016 Pattern Collection. Holy Smokes have I learned a lot over the last few years.<br />
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As you may know, I studied fashion design at school and I learned <i>a lot. </i>However, the two things I did not learn was lingerie-making and computerized drafting!!! The lingerie-making I was able to pick up on my own over years of trial and error. The computing side of thing... that has involved a huge learning curve for me. I am still learning every day. I guess the point of my rambling is that no matter how knowledgeable or skilled you are, it's ok to not know everything! It's ok to be a total newbie. We're all newbie's at something. My venture into Digital Pattern Making has been a huge learning experience for me. I still have a lot to learn!<br />
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With each pattern collection I feel like I improve so much. Now I want to go back and re-edit all of my old patterns. I really want to thank all of you for your input over the years. I seriously take it all in - the good and the bad - and try to be better with each pattern release. I was super excited to collaborate with another pattern maker on one of my more complex patterns (hint: it has an underwire). I've incorporated a lot of new things in these patterns and really tried to reach outside of my comfort zone!<br />
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Right now I'm looking for a few people to test out my new collection of patterns before they are released.<br />
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<u>Here is what I'm looking for</u>:<br />
1. Intermediate sewing skill with experience sewing lingerie.<br />
2. Easy access to lingerie sewing supplies - underwire, casings, elastics, etc.<br />
3. Pretty photos of your finished garments that you don't mind me sharing. These don't have to be professional photoshoots, but well lit and tastefully styled.<br />
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<u>And Here's what I need know from you</u>:<br />
1. Were there any grammatical /typos/ spelling errors in the pattern instructions or on the pattern itself?<br />
2. Did the patter print and assemble properly?<br />
3. Were you able to follow the instructions to complete the garment?<br />
4. Did you have any major assembly issues?<br />
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I'm also looking for a variety of sizes. For reference, you can check out my size chart below. I've added an extra size for my new collection of patterns.<br />
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<tr style="height: 13.9pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: -1; mso-yfti-lastfirstrow: yes;">
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 13.9pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="top" width="111"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 517; text-align: right;">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 13.9pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 9.0pt;">Bust<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 13.9pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 107.45pt;" valign="top" width="107"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 9.0pt;">Waist <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 13.9pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 127.55pt;" valign="top" width="128"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 9.0pt;">Hips<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.95pt; mso-yfti-irow: 0;">
<td style="background: white; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="top" width="111"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68; text-align: right;">
<i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">Extra Small<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #E2FBEB; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent2; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">34-35” (86-89cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #E2FBEB; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent2; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 107.45pt;" valign="top" width="107"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">24-25” (61-64cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #E2FBEB; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent2; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 127.55pt;" valign="top" width="128"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">33-34” (84-86cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.95pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="background: white; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="top" width="111"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4; text-align: right;">
<i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">Small<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">36-37” (91-94cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 107.45pt;" valign="top" width="107"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">26-27” (66-69cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 127.55pt;" valign="top" width="128"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">35-36” (89-91cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 12.95pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="background: white; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.75pt;" valign="top" width="111"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68; text-align: right;">
<i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">Medium<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #E2FBEB; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent2; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.6pt;" valign="top" width="118"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">38-39” (96-99cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #E2FBEB; border-bottom: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid #A8F3C5 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 12.95pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent2; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-left-themetint: 153; mso-border-right-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-right-themetint: 153; mso-border-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid #A8F3C5 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: accent2; mso-border-top-themetint: 153; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 107.45pt;" valign="top" width="107"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">28-29” (71-74cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">37-38” (94-97cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">Large<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">40-41” (101-104cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">30-31”(76-79cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">39-40” (99-102cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">X<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Large<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">42-43” (106-109cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">32-33” (81-84cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">41-42” (107-107cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">XX Large<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">44-45” (111-115cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">34-35” (86-89cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #22e06d; font-size: 8.0pt;">43-44” (109-112cm)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If this sounds like a task you're up to, please send me an <a href="mailto:sarah@ohhhlulu.com">email</a> or comment here. I'll be sending out patterns in the next few days/weeks. I have several patterns that need testing and will give you your choice of style.betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-15844213242095428122016-05-18T20:07:00.001-04:002016-05-18T20:07:32.732-04:00How I join my fold over elastic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is something I've been wanting to post for a while! This is how I sew my FOE into a continuous loop. I've posted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFO1N5OPE3A">a video on my YouTube channel,</a> but I know it can be hard to see exactly what I am doing... so, I hope this is helpful!</div>
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First, I cut the end of my elastic so that it overlaps my start-point by about 1/2" (keeping the same amount of tension on the elastic as you have done over the rest of your opening). I fold the raw end under by about 1/4".</div>
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Stitch right to the edge of the fold and lower your needle into the elastic. Raise the foot and pivot your garment so that the you can now zig-zag stitch over your folded edge, creating a nicely finished join. Backtack at the end of your stitching.<br />
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After that, just trim back any excess elastic on the wrong side and away you go! This area tends to get bulky so you may need to help it through your machine a little - I know my machine sometimes gets a little caught up on the bump that the join creates.</div>
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I hope this is helpful! Pretty much all of my patterns use Fold Over Elastic for edging. I like to use it because it comes in a million different colours, so it's easy to match with almost any fabric, but it can be tricky to finish.</div>
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I sewed without a serger for <i>years</i>. Now that I have one (two actually) I feel like I couldn't live without it, but that doesn't mean you can't create beautifully finished garments without one. I'm going to go over a few different stitches that most sewing machines will have that will allow you to sew seams in knit fabrics that stretch!</div>
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I sew on a Pfaff Select 150. It is a an entry level Pfaff, fairly basic with no computerizations, but like many machines, it comes with a variety of machines for sewing knits. The ones I use most often are a basic Zig-Zag Stitch (pretty much every domestic sewing machine will have this option), a Stretch Stitch, and an Overlock Stitch. My previous machines, a 1970's Singer and a vintage blue Elna with discs that changed the stitches, all had these types of stitches. </div>
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The zig-zag stitch is the most important of all of the stitches, especially for sewing lingerie. My Pfaff allows for great customization in the width and length of the stitch which is something I find very useful for lingerie sewing. For sewing seams on 4-way stretch fabrics, I opt for a narrow zig zag. Using the narrow zig zag stitch allows you to sew your seam just as you would if you were using a zig-zag stitch.</div>
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The next stitch I want to mention is the Overlock Stitch. This stitch combines a straight stitch with a wide zig-zag stitch and looks kind of like the blind hem stitch. Before I got my serger, I liked to use it to finish raw edges after sewing my seams with a zig-zag stitch.</div>
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The last stitch I wanted to mention is the Stretch Stitch (or at least that's what I call it). It creates a very stretchy seam, but on my machine, is pretty slow going because of the complexity of the stitch. When I've used this stitch in the past, I've simply trimmed my seam allowance right back without any extra seam finish.<br />
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If you are new to sewing knits, spend some time getting to know the different stitches on your machine. There are so many options for sewing stretch seams and finishing edges without having to use a serger. These are just a few options, and I hope you find them useful!<br />
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This house has a lot of green.</div>
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So, as I mentioned in my last house post, Dan and I are prettying up the inside of our 1930's beauty on a shoestring budget. That means for the time being we're focusing mostly on paint, window coverings, lighting etc, while we do some more important structural work to the house. If money weren't an issue, I'd gladly replace all this tile with something a little more neutral, but for now we have to make some of the more permanent fixtures work.</div>
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This is our main bath. On one hand it is amazing. There is so much space, and if you know me, you know <i>I love to bath</i>. Baths are my thing, so a room that is almost entirely bathtub is pretty amazing. Before you say "but doesn't it cost a fortune to fill?" we pay a set charge for up to a certain amount of water, and we never go over that amount, so other than the awful environmental impact of using so much water, it's not a huge money drainer. That being said, eventually we'll put in a more reasonable sized tub.... for now, I'm enjoying swimming laps during my evening bubble bath.<br />
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This room also has a shower and a sink. There is a small powder room just off of it. To me, it's a little strange that there is no toilet in here, but also kind of nice.<br />
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This room also doubles as a laundry room. It is just off of our family room which is super convenient when I'm watching Isabel and doing laundry. The washer and dryer are currently housed behind glass sliding doors (just to reflect more of that green tile, I swear), and I hope to replace those with some sliding barn doors.<br />
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The green marble tile is a challenge. However, I don't hate it the way I hated the yellowy-gold floral tile in my old bathroom. This tile is new-ish, it's clean, and now that my walls are painted bright white, it almost takes on a black-ish shade. Painting out all of the oak trim really helped to neutralize the room.</div>
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I'm exceptionally happy with how this room looks now. It has some nice fixtures, like the big tub and steam shower, but the tile is definitely not my taste. I'm happy with how the white paint has toned everything down and will be content living with this room as is for the next several years. I would eventually like to remove all the tile and replace it with something more neutral, install a toilet and new tiled shower and vanity. The room itself is huge, and I believe it used to be a bedroom, so there is so much opportunity to have a super amazing bathroom in here.<br />
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Some people had suggested I paint the tile, but there is <i>so much</i> tile in here, I'd worry about it scratching or scuffing. While I'm not loving the colour of the tile itself, scratched or scuffed tile would bother me even more. For me, as long as things are clean and in good shape, I can usually survive with something a little less fashionable.<br />
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The small powder room next door to this room also has some questionable tile - mauvy purple with flowers. It's on my fall to-do list... one room at a time.betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-21113985493825330632016-05-07T14:13:00.004-04:002016-05-07T14:13:42.840-04:00A little mothers day gift.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The kitchen in our new house was in pretty rough shape when we first saw the house. There had been some water damage across an exterior wall (which has since been repaired) which was torn down to the studs, and the flooring was starting to come up due to it's age. There is still <i>a lot </i> that I would like to do (new appliances, new countertop), but for now we've tidied it up with some paint, lighting and flooring on a pretty tight budget. I really love this room now. We have so much more counter space for preparing meals, and there is even a little breakfast nook (which we have yet to furnish!).</div>
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Buying the house and doing the major repairs, like replacing the furnace and taking down the chimney, sucked up a lot of our resources. We didn't want to get into any debt prettying up the place, so we've chosen projects that we could DIY. We removed all of the cupboard doors, removed the antique hardware, filled the holes and sanded them down, then painted our cupboards in a two-tone colour scheme with white up top and grey-ish blue down below. We took a lot more time and care painting our cupboards this time around than we did in our old house. Let me tell you, painting cupboards is an ordeal. It is not a quick and easy project. It is long, annoying, and grueling. Be prepared to have your canned goods and dishes strewn throughout the house for <i>weeks</i>.<br />
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We replaced all of the vintage red hardware with new chrome cup pulls and knobs from ikea. We also had to replace the hinges. Hardware adds up, but it made a bit change.</div>
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We replaced a small piece of the countertop over the dishwasher. It wasn't even really made of countertop material, just some plywood with old tile on it. My parents recently renovated their kitchen and had a piece of wood countertop left over from their island they installed, so we were able to get that for free! I would like to eventually replace the rest of the countertops with the same, and tile the backsplash. I'm particularly proud of this little piece of countertop because I personally demo'd it. That sucker was screwed it good.</div>
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One of the things I've had the hardest time adapting to is our new range. First thing, just look at it. How the heck do you use that thing? I actually had to read the manual. Second, it's a gas cook top. I've only ever cooked on electric, and as a result burned ever grilled cheese sandwich I made for the first two months living here. At first I really did not like this range, but it's really grown on me!<br />
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I really agonized over the flooring for this room. The rest of this house has hardwood (except for the extensively tiled bathrooms). I had originally envisioned tile, but we are dealing with a pretty lumpy floor and did not want to get into a new subfloor. We ended up choosing vinyl plank flooring, which was easy to install and is really easy to maintain. Dan and I are getting really good at laying quarter round.<br />
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I am happy to have kept many of the original features of the house, like the tall cupboards, but am glad it has a more updated look. I'm also really happy the work is done (though I just remembered we still have to paint the trim... ugh).<br />
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I keep thinking back to our little apartment we shared in Orillia. We literally had one little block of counter space, which was usually filled with dirty dishes. Now it feels like we have so much room. The four of us (don't forget Oliver!) can be in here comfortably with room to spare, and Dan takes up a lot of space so that's saying something! (Love you, Dan, but you <i>are</i> super tall)<br />
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I have <i>a lot</i> of fold over elastic kicking around, and I often end up with little bits and pieces that I hoard away. I also lose things, particularly hair ties, so I've found a quick and easy way to use up those small bits of elastic to make hair ties that are <i>amazing</i>! </div>
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Fold Over Elastic is nice and stretchy, with good recovery and the satin finish doesn't snag your hair. They are also nice and thick so if you often find your hair getting wrapped up in traditional elastics (like I do), this may just solve your problem. You've probably seen the knotted version of these hair ties, which are well and good, but I wanted mine to have a more polished finish.</div>
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<u>How to make sewn not knotted FOE Hair Ties!</u></div>
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1. Cut a length of elastic about 8" long. I've got super thick hair, so if you have finer hair, you may want to cut it a little shorter.</div>
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2. Fold the elastic in half, with the right sides (shiny side) facing and stitch together using about a 3/8" seam allowance.</div>
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3. I snip back one edge of the Fold Over Elastic by about 1/8". I sometimes lightly singe the end with a lighter (please be careful if you choose to do this!), though I don't find that the elastic generally frays too badly.</div>
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4. Fold the seam allowance down so that the shorter end of the seam allowance is covered by the slightly longer end. Top stitch through all layers, being sure to backtack at the beginning and end of your seam. </div>
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And that's it! It takes just a minute to make them and you'll never buy a hair tie again. Wrap a few around a printed piece of cardstock, and they make a great addition to a handmade gift. It's also a great way to use all of that amazing printed FOE that I'm seeing all over Etsy (check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PeakBloom">Peak Bloom</a>, just as one example!).</div>
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Thanks to my beautiful friend, Susie, from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Changing-of-The-Garnet-Hair-and-Esthetics-Studio-200329693357784/?fref=ts">Changing of the Garnet</a> for modeling my little elastic for me!</div>
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I've just reduced the shipping rates to the US on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ohhhlulu?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=7628683">Sleep Masks</a> under $30. I had previously only been shipping these to the USA via Tracked Packet, which was great because it came with tracking, but also not so great because it was fairly expensive for a relatively inexpensive item. So I've decided to add a more inexpensive method of shipping to the US, that does not come with tracking. You can still opt for the Trackable method though!</div>
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Shipping from Canada is <i>expensive</i> and there is no getting around it, but I hope this will provide you with a few more options! Shipping is seriously one of the biggest hurdles I face as an online seller based in Canada. Our rates are more than double what things seem to be in the US, or in Asia. It can be hard to compete! I've only extended my $8 US shipping to my under $30 sleep masks at this time. It becomes too much of a gamble for me to risk losing more expensive items! It's not just the cost of the materials that I am then out, but my time in making replacement items. I seriously envy my US Etsians who are able to offer tracking and insurance at a more reasonable rate...</div>
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That last batch of Lingerie Sewing Kits sold out within an hour or two, so I put together 9 more in a variety of prints and colours. There is just enough fabric to sew a Grace & Jasmine set, or pretty much any bralette and low-rise panty combo. The kits come with everything you need, excluding the pattern, thread, and sewing machine needles! They even have a little piece of organic cotton jersey for the gusset lining.</div>
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<br />betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-2969695007583975962016-04-28T08:00:00.000-04:002016-04-28T08:00:03.229-04:00New Old House Tour: The Good, the bad, and the ugly.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I want to start this post by saying "I love our new house." It really is beautiful with lots of old-fashioned charm. That being said, it has a lot of "issues." Some of them cosmetic, others a little more serious.<br />
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This is our second house purchase. Our second <i>old</i> house purchase. Our second <i>old, neglected</i> house purchase, because that's up our price range. A lot of the stuff we are doing feels like old hat - like replacing old wood supports with metal jack posts- while other things feel a little more overwhelming (our whole chimney situation). I hope to do a series of posts about the work we are doing in our house, as it's something that I really enjoy! I hope you do too.<br />
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We kind of moved on a whim, but had been considering relocating for a while. We (mostly me) had some negative experiences in our old neighbourhood and the idea of moving out of town was becoming more appealing. Also, after Isabel was born we were starting to find our starter house a little small, especially since my office had taken over the Master Bedroom. Our yard was tiny, we were next door to a parking lot, on a very busy street. We were just ready for a step up.<br />
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I kind of happened upon this house one day when I went out for lunch with my cousin. When I saw the outside I immediately needed to see the inside, so I talked to Dan and we went to see it that night! On the drive back to our house that night, we talked about how we both could envision Isabel learning how to ride her bike in the nice, long driveway, or playing in the spacious backyard. So, after getting some second opinions, we bought it. <br />
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As I had mentioned in an earlier post, the purchase didn't go quite as smoothly as with our first house. I'm still a little irked but in the grand scheme of things, it all has worked out in the end.<br />
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Over the last 4 months we have been putting so much work (and money!) into the house. The previous owner had done a <i>lot</i> of upgrades but I think over the last few years a few things got a little out of hand, so I'll start with what's Bad. As you can maybe tell, the exterior needs some clean-up and paint, but the biggest problem was the Chimney. In December we had a new furnace installed that wall vents instead of chimney vents so that we could tear down the crumbling masonry. This was a very big job, and I was happy to pay someone else to do this for us!<br />
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The chimney was in such a state that there was some ice damage in the front room and the fire place will need to be entirely pulled out. So far we have had the chimney torn down to the roofline and are pondering and saving for the next step. The nice thing about this house is that it is big enough that this room can be kind of blocked off for the time being. In our old house, every square foot was precious.<br />
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The new furnace and chimney demo were pretty costly for us but I'm glad to have them out of the way. I'm still a little stressed about how we will finish the job, but it will get done! At least now we have stopped any further damage from happening inside.<br />
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The other, much less serious, but on the Ugly side of things is that <i>every room is painted a colour</i>. Like my favourite palette of Folk Art Acrylic Paint colours from the painting class I took in 1998. I like colour in my lingerie. I want my walls white, or perhaps a nice light grey. The house felt so dark and the rooms felt small with all of the dark coloured walls and woodwork. We've been working our way through room by room with a more neutral (ie. white) colour scheme and it is really brining out how big this place really is! I also like the original woodwork, and I find it stands out more on a neutral wall...<br />
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Aside from covering everything in a neutral coat of paint, we've also had to do quite a bit of work in the kitchen. I was able to give the original cupboards a fresh coat of paint, but the room needed new flooring ASAP.<br />
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Aside from painting and a bit of flooring, we've also had our dryer vents clean (do this! Seriously. dryer vent fires happen), had several large trees taken down that were overhanging our house (another very costly undertaking), replaced jack posts, repaired some plumbing, sealed a leaky window, replaced light fixtures... In other words, we've been pretty busy and still have a lot to do.<br />
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It feels a little overwhelming when you buy a house like that this needs some serious upfront repair, especially when you are DIY-ing and working with a limited budget, but this house has some great features (which is the Good part of this post): New windows, new wiring, new plumbing, huge deck, newly insulated, relatively new fixtures (though I would like to replace the tub for a more environmentally friendly, smaller version!)... It just needs a little TLC to get it back to where it should be.<br />
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One of the funny things that I love most about this house is it's maze-like layout. I've had three people get lost going from the bathroom to the kitchen, and when I had my nephew over a few weeks ago we had the <i>best</i> time playing hide and go seek. There are so many great little hiding spaces... that's what I love about this house. It's fun. I feel like it will be a fun place for Isabel to grow up.<br />
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I think we are pretty much down what we will do inside for this year while we build our saving up again! There are extensive gardens that will need my attention for now, and the house is mysteriously only half painted, so we will need to clean the stucco and paint the woodwork. Now that we have finally been having some nicer weather, I've really enjoyed spending time in our beautiful backyard (which I will show you another day).<br />
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In my next post I hope to show you a little of what we have done inside!<br />
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Isabel is in daycare 4 days a week, but they are relatively short days. It's nice because she and I still get lots of time together, while still giving me time to focus on work.</div>
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I've been working on a new pattern collection on and off since... October. I've learned, since Isabel entered our lives, that things need to go at a different pace. I get frustrated sometimes because I have all these ideas and inspiration and motivation, but the time just isn't there right now. When I feel like that, I always try to remind myself that Isabel will only be little for such a short time, so I'm trying to stay cool with a slower pace of life...</div>
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That's not to say I'm not cramming as much into my work-time as possible!</div>
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I'm really excited about this pattern collection because it includes some pieces that outside of my normal drafting comfort zone. I'm still trying to figure out a few complicated bits and pieces for one large pattern, but I'm really getting close to a new collection!</div>
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Last year I had the opportunity to teach a class at the Design Exchange in Toronto! It was fun and a gigantic learning experience for me. Teaching is something I really enjoy and I hope to do a class again someday.</div>
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I had a few kits leftover from the workshop and have just posted them in my Etsy Shop. There are only 3 Fabric/Notion kits and 1 Notions kit! So if you are interested, don't wait, snatch 'em up now!</div>
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If the demand is there, I'll make up more kits as I have the time!<br />
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Shop all Kits by clicking <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OhhhLuluSews?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&section_id=17521056">HERE</a>.betterdressedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09737306444524901411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552712473039374560.post-6954269128768812522016-04-24T09:00:00.000-04:002016-04-24T09:00:19.933-04:00Non-lingerie making!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Have you ever tried doll-making? I had never really made stuffed toys, besides some witch legs last halloween, but I wanted to try to make Isabel a rag doll.</div>
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I wasn't entirely sure where to start, so I bought <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/191884894/18-doll-sewing-pattern-with-dress-and?ref=listing-shop-header-2">a pattern on Etsy from Create Joy Make Stuff</a>. I followed the directions exactly for the body, but decided to do yarn hair instead of felt. I also embroidered on the face, which was a real challenge for me, but I am happy how it turned out! I don't have a lot of experience with embroidery so I did a lot of stitch ripping. I found <a href="http://biglittletales.blogspot.ca/2011/08/doll-making-colouring-eyes.html">this blog post</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/biglittle">Big Little</a> to be really helpful. </div>
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I embroidered a little french knot for a belly button. Isabel is obsessed with belly buttons. She always wants me to show my belly button to everyone in the grocery store...</div>
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Anyway, I was SO happy with how the doll turned out that I decided I'd try another toy. This time I kind of made up my own pattern, using the doll pattern as a bit of a jumping point. Since it was Easter, I throught I'd make a bunny doll.</div>
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I made the tiniest little underwear set for her to wear, as well as a matching easter dress using a Riley Blake Bunny Print. I used <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248323087/new-pumpkin-spice-pdf-pattern-and?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=pumpkin%20spice%20dress%20sewing%20pattern&ref=sr_gallery_1">Heidi & Finn's Pumpkin Spice pattern</a> for Isabel's dress. I really love this pattern! I want to make Isabel a ton of these. It has a comfortable loose fit, is easy to sew with three sleeve variations, and looks super adorable!</div>
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So I'm kind of obsessed with making them matching outfits now. I made a striped replica of a <a href="https://www.brindilletwig.com/products/034-raglan-tee">Brindille and Twig Ragland Sleeve Top </a>I made for her earlier in the winter. </div>
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Doll making is <i>almost </i>as addicting as lingerie making!</div>
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I had a customer email me a month or so ago asking for advice on how to add a front closure to one of my bras. She had some mobility issues and wasn't able to easily get in and out of a back closing bra herself. Last week I came down with a cold (my second cold of the month, unfair!) and my whole body was aching. Strangely enough, my right hand really ached and I could barely do anything with it! I really felt for this customer who had to deal with aching hands on a daily basis. </div>
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I like this method because it uses a simple <a href="http://bramakerssupply.com/site2009/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=146&cat=Singles+and+Sets">G-hook</a>, but you can also use this method with a front clip. I sometimes also like to add a metal ring to the center front of my pull on bras, which uses basically the same steps. </div>
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<u>What you need</u>:<br />
1. Any triangle front bra pattern, like my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/238520214/modern-lingerie-bralette-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_listings">Josephine</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/238435293/modern-racer-back-lace-bralette-sewing?ref=shop_home_listings">Scarlett</a> (which I have used here), or Brigitte Pattern.<br />
2. Supplies as outlined in the pattern.<br />
3. G-hook or Front Clip<br />
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1. Following the pattern instructions, assemble cups and apply elastic around front edge.<br />
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2. Beginning at the center front and leaving a 1" tail, apply the band elastic along the lower edge of the bra. Leave a 1" tail and the end.<br />
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3. Feed one end of the elastic "tail" through the closed end of the G-Hook. Turn elastic towards garment and stitch in place.<br />
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4. Wrap the tail on the other side of the bra around the open end of the hook and stitch in place. This creates a small loop to catch the hook into.</div>
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5. Turn the band elastic under and topstitch in place with a wide zig-zag stitch. Make sure to securely backtack at the beginning and end of your stitching line.</div>
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6. Finish the garment following the instructions in your pattern.</div>
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I know I hardly get on here anymore. Life is busy. We have done so much around the house; new floors in the kitchen are finally done, things are getting in a state or un-pack-ed-ness, our tumbling chimney has been mostly removed, and we're starting to plan our living room remodel, which will involve tearing out the old fireplace...</div>
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On top of all of that fun stuff, we had a major flood in our basement. We had a big melt, followed by an ice storm, followed by more freezing weather, followed by a heavy rainstorm, which caused a drain in the floor to overflow. And when I say overflow, I mean 2-3" of water covering our entire basement... our basement which houses my studio! Luckily we were able to remove the water quickly and nothing was seriously damaged. We were lucky. But now we are bracing for another heavy rain and the ground is already so saturated...</div>
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I needed to get on here to complain a bit. I feel so guilty complaining because as a whole things are great. Isabel is amazing and funny and healthy. Business is wonderful and I'm busy keeping up with orders and working on new patterns. The house is coming along, and we're loving our new hometown. I just am looking forward to feeling a little more settled in it and having things a little more tidy. I wish I could figure out how to outsource some of my to-do list. I'd say that is the biggest struggle for me as a business owner. I feel so busy and overwhelmed by my to-do list, and much of it could be outsourced to give me more time, but I don't even know where to start! I find the whole idea very stressful...</div>
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We're slowly working on re-doing the kitchen right now. It's got the original cabinets, counters and floors. We're currently waiting on our new flooring to arrive. I can't wait to get it put down. Our current tile is in rough condition, looks terrible, and is impossible to clean. And as anyone who has bought and renovated an old house, old tile can be made of scary things. I just want it gone.<br />
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We had a very hard time deciding what to do about the flooring and eventually decided on vinyl planks. Let's face it, the carrara marble I really wanted just isn't in the budget right now (hah! the handmade lingerie business is not that lucrative). Our house is older and has some lumpy floors and we didn't want to have to go through the trouble or laying a new subfloor right now, so I think the vinyl will be a cost-effective, durable, and easy way to spruce the place up.<br />
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Right now, we're (actually I am) painting our cabinets, adding new hardware and changing out old light fixtures. It's looking good, but the process is so slow. Painting cabinets is so much cheaper than buying new ones, but it isn't a quick weekend project. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar, plain and simple!! It is a process of removing hardware, washing with TSP, sanding, priming, painting, then waiting several days for the paint to cure. Of course, all of our hardware had years of paint build up on them. If you are going to paint cabinets, please, please, please, remove the hardware first!<br />
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It's coming together though! I've polished up the old chrome trim along the counter top and we painted the ceiling too.<br />
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I'm currently on the look out for some art for the breakfast nook and something interesting to display on the glass shelves in the window above the sink. At my grandmas house she had pretty glass perfume bottles that looked so beautiful in the sunlight. I was thinking of trying to find some antique glass bottles, or possibly some pretty rocks and crystals. I don't think I've ever brought this up before, but I love rocks! Not in a "crystal healing" way but in a "geology is awesome" way. </div>
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I've also been working hard trying to clean up our old Heartland Stove. It was/is very, very dirty. I'm very conflicted about this range. I'm sure it was expensive when it was purchased. It is very small. I like the gas cook top (though I burned every grilled cheese I made for the first month). I don't like the empty space above it. I miss my old stainless steel, brand new appliances... but I'm getting used to it and I'm really trying to love this stove. I'm struggling trying to figure out how to dress up the space around it. The "hall" to the right of it is a fairly large open space. We've put an Ikea island there for now and plan on putting some shelving above it... Does anyone else have one of these repro ranges? How did you style it? I'm not digging it's location but it's the only place that has a gas hook-up.</div>
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This house purchase was so stressful and seemed to go on for ages. I can't remember if I mentioned that when we moved in the previous owner had left so many of their belongings behind - dishes were still in the cupboards, items still in the storage areas, and below our deck is absolutely full of old garbage. We had written a condition in the purchase agreement that the house was to be left empty and "broom" swept. When we received it there was broken glass all over the basement floor, and the front door lock had completely fallen out of the door (hah!). We were told on closing day, by our lawyers office that the previous owner was having a cleaning crew come in that morning, which obviously never happened. We were pretty annoyed to hear that the only recourse was small claims court to cover the cost of junk removal despite the fact that it was in our contract. Our lawyer advised us that it probably wasn't worth our time pursue. Then just a week ago, I got a random call from our lawyer letting us know they had made an error in calculating our land transfer tax and we immediately owed $700. It was just that one last thing that pushed me over the dissatisfaction edge.<br />
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In January, Isabel started daycare! She goes 3-4 days a week. Her day care provider is <i>amazing</i>. She has so much energy and is just so natural with the kids. Isabel absolutely loves going, which makes me feel really happy about sending her.<br />
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So, now that I have more of a regular schedule, I've been getting back into the swing of things. This week has been rough though. Isabel was sick for the very first time in her life! It was only a cold, but she had a bit of a fever on Monday and I just hate seeing her sick. All her pep just drained right out of her. So, we had a couple of sleepless nights, and a couple of very long days. On the bright side, I'm <i>a little</i> ahead of work so that didn't add much stress to the matter. I'm very happy to say she is on the mend and much more her smiling, giggly self now.<br />
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Anyway, back to business. I've added a bunch of new items to my shop this week and I thought I'd share a few of them with you here!<br />
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I'm starting to run dangerously low on My Fleur Romper fabric... I absolutely adore this fabric and didn't want to let a single scrap go to waste, so I've decided to made sleep masks with it as well. I made a few of these cat-ear sleep masks for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Changing-of-The-Garnet-Hair-and-Esthetics-Studio-200329693357784/?fref=ts">Changing of the Garnet </a>but wanted to offer them in my shop too!</div>
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I've got a few "basics" as well as some more fun items...</div>
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I wanted to make a quick note about the peach floral set above - this the item that was chosen in the <a href="http://allsfairinloveandlingerie.com/?p=2906">All's Fair in Love and Lingerie Giveaway in November</a>, and has been named after the winner, Zoe. I actually made a few of these sets for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Changing-of-The-Garnet-Hair-and-Esthetics-Studio-200329693357784/?fref=ts">Changing of the Garnet</a> and kept one of the samples for myself. I seriously can't get enough of it. I am constantly wanting to do laundry so I can wear it again! The fabric is so light and stretchy and it looks absolutely fantastic on. Every time I wear it I feel like supermodel. My favourite part though is the accent of Rose Gold hardware. Anyway, I just wanted to rave about this set because I really value comfortable underwear and was super happy with how this set turned out. </div>
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And lastly, something I've been wanting to do for a while is offer a few super-limited sets using fabrics from indie designers on <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">Spoonflower</a>. I so often get lost in the <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">Spoonflower</a> worm hole and end up losing hours looking at fabrics... I really enjoy working with new fabrics so I'm buying just 1 or two meter cuts of these specialty prints. They cost a little more than my usual items, but they are truly unique and you will not only be supporting an indie lingerie designer, but also indie fabric designers!</div>
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We are finally somewhat settled in our new house!</div>
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The move was very stressful and there are so many things that need doing still. Today I had to replace the washing machine and we noticed a leak in one of the bathroom ceilings... that on top of all of the other things we knew we had to do with the house!</div>
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But, we are enjoying it. We have so much space and it looks pretty as a post card (though all of our snow has melted).</div>
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One of the first things I did was paint and set up my studio. Isabel is starting daycare for a couple days a week in the new year and I wanted to have everything set up so that I could get back into the swing of things right away. My new sewing space takes up the entire finished basement. I have so much room now, but it has really low ceilings so I had to re-organize all of my fabric storage. It's fine for me, I'm only 5'1", but if you're over 6' it feels pretty cramped.</div>
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We will be very busy over the next couple of months. It feels a little stressful with all of the cash that is flowing out of our hands, but that tends to be the way when you buy a new (old) house. I'm looking forward to making it my own and feeling even more at home.</div>
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In the meantime I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays! I hope you all get to spend it with the people you love.</div>
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I <i>really</i> wanted to run a sale in my lingerie shop... but Dan informed me that I am crazy. With moving, a teething one year old, and the orders I already have, I guess it would be a little much... So, I apologize about that! I promise I'll get back to my game soon. Isabel is starting day care soon and I'm excited to get back to my normal work pace.</div>
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