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One aim of baby loss awareness week is to bring the topic into the open & encourage more people to talk openly about all forms of pregnancy & infant loss.
I am one of the many who has never talked about my losses, 2 consecutive miscarriages between my first & second child.
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I recently received a lovely custom order from a lady who wanted a cushion cover for her daughter who was starting pre-school. The little girl needed a cushion for her afternoon rest periods and the lady wished for some of her drawings to be embroidered on the cushion, ideally in the centre of the pillow.
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Although working to a tight timescale I’ve loved every minute of the #SummerSewingChallenge by SimplicityNewlook for Simplicity Turns 90 and here are some pictures of the finished dress & bolero. I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out.
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The pattern choice , design and fabrics
Having finally made the decision to enter the #SummerSewingChallenge by SimplicityNewlook & with 16 days until the closing date, only 4 of which I could spend sewing, I narrowed down my choice to the Best Dressmakers category. I thought that my husband, although supportive, would be working and not free for fittings if I chose the men's/boys shirt category. Similarly, our boy/girl grand twins are ideal models for the children’s wear but I didn’t think we’d be seeing them over the next 10 days. I don’t fulfil the beginner requirements which left the ladies dress - & I don’t wear dresses!!