Keeping up Appearances
Are you Mystified by Your Child's Fashion Sense?
So, what do you do when your little girl walks out of room dressed in purple tights, sandals, a yellow polka dot skirt, and a paint-stained t-shirt that is on backwards?
Do you:
1. Ask her to change?
2. Let it go this time, but lay her clothing out for her yourself from now on?
3. Encourage her unique fashion sense and ability to dress herself?
Read more about how to encourage your child's motor skill development and growing sense of self. Read the rest of this entry »
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Free Children’s Clothing Patterns on the Web
Today, I ran across a post from Fashionary Blog with a great list of free sewing patterns available on the web. A quick scan shows the following resources for people wanting to see baby and children's clothing patterns specifically. The links go directly to the child/kid page of the site. Read the rest of this entry »
The New Modesty Movement
Living in Utah, I am at the heart of the modest clothing movement. The Latter Day Saint community, AKA the Mormons, has a practice of dressing conservatively. Changing social norms and styles have led parents in this community - as well as many others around the US - to rebel against what they see as improper dress, particularly when it comes to their children. Their demand for more modest standards from clothing designers and their efforts to positively influence what their daughters wear has gained a lot of momentum recently. The interesting thing is, girls are responding. Read the rest of this entry »
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Sewing Green: from eco fabrics to sewing projects that are easy on the earth and your child
Whether you sew, knit, crochet, or simply like to buy clothing for your children that incorporates organic or other eco-friendly fabrics and yarns, there are a number of options available to you these days. Read the rest of this entry »
Refashioning, repurposing, and renovating kids clothes
So much of what we encounter today is new, free of blemishes, history and a personal touch. When we reinvent a used clothing item - whether through repurposing, renovation, refashioning with embellishment, or simply rewearing it with new accessories - we bring these characteristics back into the mix. Finding ways to reinvent clothing is a creative, fun, and thrifty way to add unique and memorable items to your children's closet. Here are some ideas on how, but I hope you'll share your reinventions, as well. Read the rest of this entry »
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MYSIZE – Malaysian Sizing Survey addresses childrens clothing sizes
Starting in July of this year, children, teens, and adults across Malaysia will be recruited to have their body surface measurements scanned with the X-16 3D Body Scanner. While this sounds pretty daunting, the goal is actually to collect enough measurement data to be able to propose a Malaysian national size designation and standard for clothing, as well as other industries that rely on size information when designing products. Read the rest of this entry »
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Turning Your Child’s Winter Clothing into Summer Wear
If the clothing you bought for your child this past winter still fits, but it's getting too hot to wear them, try your hand at some simple alterations. Not only will the clothing last longer, but you'll save some money along the way. You can also try this out with season clearance items that are just too good to pass up and clothing that still fits your child's waist, but is too short in the arms or legs. Read the rest of this entry »
Kids Clothes that Grow with your Child
Are you concerned about growth spurts affecting how long your child can wear the clothing you just bought for them? Here are some clothing styles and design features to look for when you shop (or incorporate into the clothes you sew for your child). Each tip will give your child room to grow and extend the life of the clothing they wear. Read the rest of this entry »
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