In a few decades we have grown larger and, unfortunately, bigger, so manufacturers have changed the standard sizes of clothing.
A criterion has not yet been taken into account: women have an arched back!! Result, often pants have a back gap.
No need to be a great seamstress, it’s an easy fixing.
You need: 2 flat and thick buttons – some buttonhole elastic – sewing thread – a needle – 2 pins – a seam ripper – a thimble (for the more clumsy 
)
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When I saw that cross I knew it was the perfect Christmas gift for my friend Marie…
Since a long time, my “todo” list involved tatting learning, it was the ideal opportunity.
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The ellipse of my previous post was for the bottom of this laundry bag.
Our second bird has left the nest 
Fortunately our daughter is not far but her first year of medical studies doesn’t allow her time for daily stains. This laundry bag is full of what I have to wash (I don’t see her when I go to her student room).
I did not resist and added a humoristic deco
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My friend Marie is a great person! Generous and caring she is also a very cheerful person who has been an invaluable support in difficult times.
She appreciates the value of “handmade done with love” and for Christmas I like to create for her a customized gift.
This year, her daughter left for her studies, with this cushion I wanted her to be able to hug all her loving family.
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You already have in your drawers what is needed to make these cute little christmas hats!
Easy and quick to make, I promise!
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Once upon a time, there was a little girl having fun sorting her mom’s thread spools. But the little girl grew up, and she doesn’t have any more fun with that…
There are boxes for bobbins (unusual, see HERE) or spools but I want both to be stored together!
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After the minimalist car document holder (HERE), here’s a second more complete model which includes the registration card, the driver’s license and the green insurance card.
Despite 30 pics (yes, I counted) I didn’t succeed in showing you the multicolored holographic glitters of my coated fabric.
Trust me, it’s very nice …
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Yes, it’s a pompom in process!
After the fork, let’s return to a traditional material : cardboard.
Bored to slide the ball through the small hole and to cut a new cardboard each time?
This tutorial is for you
You will be able to mass produce…
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This minimalist auto document holder contains the registration card and the insurance card. There is not the driver’s license, it’s ideal for families where the car driver often changes.
Supplies:
– skai fabric,
– overhead projector transparent,
– bias.
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Scarf knitted for my sister in law.
Lace delicacy on a usual scarf format.
Yarn Plassard Musette – 100 gr – needle size 4.5 mm
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Scarf knitted for my brother.
The combination of the two points gives a smoothness and black is chic.
Yarn Lang Merino 150 – 150 gr – needle size 4 mm
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Scarf knitted for my sister.
Its originality lies in its diagonal stripes and its multiple uses.
Yarn Bergère de France Ideal – 4 balls (4 colors x 50 gr) – needle size 4.5 mm
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Scarf knitted for my godson.
Motif and gray/blue color suited to a young man.
Yarn Lang Classico – 150 gr – needle size 4.5 mm
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Knitted for my husband’s godmother.
Stole format to be hot wrapped.
Yarn Schachenmayr extra merino – 350 gr – needle size 5 mm
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2 years ago I knitted scarves for my in-laws.
This year, I knitted for my family.
Variety of styles and colors, corresponding to each recipient tastes (I hope so…).
