Saturday, January 30, 2016

Are You A Nap Time Enforcer?

A friend and I were talking about kids, in specific, her kids. It seems her hubby put her little guy down for a nap at 4PM and the little one didn't want to go to bed until pretty late. She wasn't happy about the situation.
So, I have to ask, do you enforce nap time with your little ones?
I didn't enforce nap time when my daughter was little but I didn't stop her when she was tired and wanted to sleep. In fact, I had a floor pillow in her room so she could play or sleep when she felt the need. She seldom stayed up late.
On the other hand, I know people whose kids do nap. They stay up a bit later to spend time with mom and dad.
So I'm curious. Are you a nap time enforcer?

No right or wrong answer, just the question.

Post by Eileen...

Sunday, January 3, 2016

New Listings At GoofingOff Sewing: 17 Ways to Sew in the New Year!!

Wow, 2016! It's almost hard to fathom. I remember watching movies, sci-fi movies, about what the world would be like in 2016. Driving around in spaceships, food replaced by stuff in a tube, and everyone would wear sleek silvery body suits...because that's what people who travel from planet to planet would wear. Not quite what's happening now. After all, my car is still earth bound and I'm wearing jeans and peasant tops, 70's style...and people still sew.
With that in mind, I found a few patterns that might tickle the fancy of more than a few sewing enthusiasts. Some are for summer but then winter doesn't last forever. 



McCall's 5357 Easy Stitch 'n Save Misses' Summer Wear in size 6-12, bust 29-34 inches.   Easy to sew, easy to wear, perfect for summer or the resort. 

McCall's 4922 Misses Shirts in size 6-12, Bust 30-34 inches UNCUT Button front with collar and princess seams to show off curves.

Simplicity 4162 Lizzie McGuire for Girls. Peasant Blouses, Dress, Pants, and Shorts in size 8-16. UNCUT Peasant tops and dresses for the fashion conscious girls. 

New Look 6361 Girls Summer Outfits Size 3-8 UNCUT Lots of summer looks for the little ones. Fun and easy to sew. 


New Look 6688 Toddlers' Dresses in size 1/2-4 UNCUT So cute! With the right fabric this dress could be suitable for a wedding or the beach!

New Look 6613 Little Girls' Dresses in size 3-8 UNCUT Another cutie from New Look for the little ladies. Adorable!



McCall's 3610 Misses' Shirts in size 8-14, bust 30-36 inches. UNCUT Eight Great Looks, 1 Easy Pattern



Simplicity 9415 Misses' 2 Hour Dress and Top Size 4-8 Bust 29 -31 inches UNCUT A sundress or jumper, easy to sew. 

Simplicity 2893 Misses' Pullover tops in size 8-18 UNCUT Love this!

New Look 6966 Misses Sundresses with strap variations in size 6-16, bust 30-38 inches.  Fitted bodice with flared skirt. Great summer look.

Simplicity 1984 Misses' Bolero Jacket in Size 8-18, bust 30-40 inches. UNCUT  A cute jacket to dress up an evening dress to keep the air conditioning chill off the shoulders. Make it in a luscious satin or brocade. Gorgeous and easy to sew. 

Simplicity 0238 Misses' Super Hero Costumes in size 6-14, bust 30-36 inches UNCUT Who said super heros have to be male? Go Girls!

Simplicity 0259 Misses' Capes Costumes for the Day of the Dead...Maybe Mardi Gras! One size. UNCUT Nothing is as dramatic as a cape. Almost could wear nothing under it....oops, that's another story. 

McCall's 9258 Easy Stitch 'n Save 18 inch doll wardrobe UNCUT Cause baby dolls need clothes, too.

Simplicity 1133 Misses' Super Jiffy Wrap Around Beach Cover-up or Tunic and Pants in size 6-18. UNCUT  Cute and Easy to sew. A Super Jiffy Pattern from the 1960's redone by the good folks at Simplicity.

Simplicity 0331 Girls' Princess Dress Costumes in size 3-6 UNCUT This is the "I want to be a princess" pattern.

Simplicity 3979 Kitchen Accessories and Misses' Apron Shirley Botsford Design UNCUT   I love the look of yarn bombing...here's sewing's answer....fabric bomb. Cute apron, potholders, appliance covers, AND curtains.

Well, that's seventeen. Whew! All listed in the shop. Check them out! Pick out your faves.
Use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get a 15% discount on your purchase.....exclusive to blog readers.

Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing.