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Category Archives: oliver + s
KCW: the one where the hat was too big
I’ve come to the conclusion you can never have too many hats for a child. Now that the weather’s warming up and we’re spending (much) more time at the park, I think we might need a few more for everyone … Continue reading
More pink tulle than you can imagine: {little things to sew} tutu
One of the things we’ve learned with Elena is that swimming lessons = ear infections, even after getting grommets. I’ve no real idea why, because she doesn’t get them when we swim at the beach, but this term we switched … Continue reading
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oliver + s birthday party dress
This is a sweet dress I made a while ago for one of Elena’s friends. It has been received, so now I can write about it! Dear little Ra-ra lives on the other side of the world but she’s very … Continue reading
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Pajama day
We’re having a pajama day today. True to form, our weather has turned miserable just in time for the first day of autumn. We’ve had a tough week too – Alex spent a week away with work and, as soon … Continue reading
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Bedtime story pajamas
I first sewed this pattern years ago for a friend’s son. It’s so lovely to be able to sew a pair for one of my own children! Bedtime Story Pajamas is a great little Oliver + s pattern which comes … Continue reading
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Spots and paisley for child care
Elena toddled off with Alex for her first day at her new child care centre this morning. My heart was in my mouth! It’s her first experience of an institution, and I hope it’s a positive one. She is a … Continue reading
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ruth plus two 