Use Your Child's Favourite Outfit They Have Grown Out of When Sewing Doll Clothes Patterns

We all know how quickly kids grow these days and how good clothes seem to 'shrink' overnight, but have you thought about using these clothes when sewing doll clothes patterns?

We've all been there, no matter how hard you look you can't find suitable fabric to sew that special pattern you just purchased. Most of the time the answer is staring us right in the face. Perhaps that t-shirt you don't wear anymore or that bag of clothes that you had put aside to give away holds the answer. You would be absolutely surprised what can be recycled to be used to make up a lovely dress or would be perfect for a great set of long pants for your favourite doll.

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I love using clothes my kids grow out of when sewing doll clothes patterns because it quite often saves time when you can for example, use the hem of the shirt as the hem on the doll's new skirt. You also save money because you are not buying new fabric all the time and if you are like me, you always tend to buy too much material. But the best reason for using your child's favourite clothes that they have grown out of when sewing patterns, is to keeps fond memories alive! Every time your child dresses their doll in the outfit you made from their favourite shirt or dress, they will think of all the wonderful times they had and how much they loved wearing that outfit. I'm sure it will become their doll's favourite outfit too.

I must admit that I find it difficult throwing anything out as I always seem to find an alternative use for most things. Some other little ideas that you may like to use when sewing doll clothes is to save the decoration from a fancy hair tie when the elastic breaks and use it to finish off the next doll dress that you make. If your child's costume necklace or bracelet breaks, the charm may be perfect as jewellery on her doll or to pretty up the shirt or dress you just made for your daughter's doll. Fancy lace, buttons or motifs from worn out clothes will also give your doll clothes patterns a special 'just mine' look. Remember before you throw or give away those good clothes that have 'shrunk' ask yourself, 'Can I use these when sewing doll clothes?'

Use Your Child's Favourite Outfit They Have Grown Out of When Sewing Doll Clothes Patterns

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Laundry Airer - The Secret To Longer Lasting Clothes

Household chores can be a nuisance but none more so than the ongoing cycle of washing and drying the laundry. These days we are lucky there are many appliances to help with the ever-increasing piles of clothes, bed sheets and towels. The washing machine is one appliance I would miss, but not so the tumble dryer.

Far from being an essential piece of equipment I think of my tumble dryer as a money guzzler, it uses vast amounts of electricity and shortens the life span of my clothes causing elastic to loosen and fabrics to become threadbare. Tumble dryers should only be used in an emergency drying situation.

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To save money, the environment and your favourite items of clothing invest in a clothes airer or drying rack. There is a very wide range out there you just need to find the right airer to suit your needs.

If you are immobile or in a wheelchair the ideal airer to go for would be the wall mounted pull out, push in type. It can be mounted at exactly the correct height for you. The wall mounted airer is also a good option for those who have limited floor space.If you need additional outdoor drying space but don't like the idea of your lawn being invaded or if your only outdoor space is a balcony. You could purchase a weatherproof airer that can be mounted on an outside wall. Buy an extra set of brackets and you would be able to utilise it both in and outdoors. Indoor washing lines are a great idea for those with large families who create a lot of wet washing. Fix it to a wall and when the heavens open simply pull it out attach to the opposite wall and hey presto up to 69feet of drying space. When not in use some models even retract into their own smart little case. That can't be bad.Floor standing airers are great because you can move them about the house depending on where your heat source is coming from at that particular time. Some are designed with space saving in mind as they fit inside the bath - very useful for that "hand wash do not spin" item.Remember buying a clothes airer is an investment. In the long run it will save you money and increase your drying space. If you go for a cheaper type of drying rack it is very likely that you will have to replace it within a year therefore proving to be a false economy. Look out for quality airers with a manufacturers guarantee.

Laundry Airer - The Secret To Longer Lasting Clothes

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