i will be sharing ideas, things i like... cloth diapering, breastfeeding, nature, natural living, excercise/health, charity sewing/crafting, and tutorials for things i make my main crafts are crochet and sewing. but i hand dye yarn, screenprint and do a little variety of everything i am passionate about learning and i love to share what i know. i wish to never stop learning... learning and experiencing new things leads to growth, when you stop growing.. you start dying
Friday, November 23, 2012
EtsyClothDiapers~Your source for quality, WAHM made cloth diapers: Etsy Cloth Diaper Team "Black Friday" Giveaway!
EtsyClothDiapers~Your source for quality, WAHM made cloth diapers: Etsy Cloth Diaper Team "Black Friday" Giveaway!: Banana Bottoms $10 off an order over $50 Beat's Boutique GIVEAWAY! One 2oz jar of Beat's Baby Butt Butt...
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Etsy Cloth diaper Team Giveaway!
i am participating in this thanksgiving weekend giveaway with the Etsy Cloth Diaper Team.
i will be giving away a washable wool scarf... and i might be having a super sale **wink wink**
it starts friday morning, so stop by The Etsy Cloth Diaper Teams Blog to enter
i will be giving away a washable wool scarf... and i might be having a super sale **wink wink**
it starts friday morning, so stop by The Etsy Cloth Diaper Teams Blog to enter
Friday, November 9, 2012
{this moment} happy birthday little one
inspired by The Gnome's Mom
A time to stop and reflect on the week and share a photograph. For me to remember what it's all for, where my inspiration and passion comes from and to share a piece of my life with you. ♥
happy birthday to my youngest. i can't believe you're 3
A time to stop and reflect on the week and share a photograph. For me to remember what it's all for, where my inspiration and passion comes from and to share a piece of my life with you. ♥
happy birthday to my youngest. i can't believe you're 3
(receiving raspberries from his big brother)
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
how to take measurements for a cover
I personally feel that the best fit in a diaper or diaper cover will be achieved by taking measurements of your little one. then comparing to the manufacturers measurements OR having a custom sized diaper made.
weight measurements are great ... sure, but i do not shop for clothes based on weight or age...
what it really depends on body habitus.. the way you carry weight.. every BODY is different
as an example a 120lb woman that is 5' 0" is going to look much different than a 5" 9" 120 lb and wear a different size.
so... in babies... a 20lb 6 month old is going to have much different measurements than a 20lb 18 month old
tips:
- it is best to take measurements over a diaper, preferably a fitted or prefold that you plan on using with the cover. if you do not have a diaper handy add 1" to the rise measurement to accommodate the thickness of a diaper in that area
- also while measuring be sure to have the tape measure against body, but not tight that it presses into the skin/fat of the area.
items needed:
- a pen and paper for noting measurements
- a tape measure. if you do not have a tape measure, you can use a piece of string yarn or ribbon. mark or cut it to the length and then measure on a ruler or yard stick
i am going to show and explain waist, rise, and thigh measurement.
waist: around the belly at about the level of the belly button
rise: from the belly button, down through crotch and up to the back at about the same level as the belly button
thigh measurement: around leg at approximately. largest part of thigh
hope this helps!
contact me if you have any questions
weight measurements are great ... sure, but i do not shop for clothes based on weight or age...
what it really depends on body habitus.. the way you carry weight.. every BODY is different
as an example a 120lb woman that is 5' 0" is going to look much different than a 5" 9" 120 lb and wear a different size.
so... in babies... a 20lb 6 month old is going to have much different measurements than a 20lb 18 month old
tips:
- it is best to take measurements over a diaper, preferably a fitted or prefold that you plan on using with the cover. if you do not have a diaper handy add 1" to the rise measurement to accommodate the thickness of a diaper in that area
- also while measuring be sure to have the tape measure against body, but not tight that it presses into the skin/fat of the area.
items needed:
- a pen and paper for noting measurements
- a tape measure. if you do not have a tape measure, you can use a piece of string yarn or ribbon. mark or cut it to the length and then measure on a ruler or yard stick
i am going to show and explain waist, rise, and thigh measurement.
waist: around the belly at about the level of the belly button
front view
front view using yarn
side view
rise: from the belly button, down through crotch and up to the back at about the same level as the belly button
side view
front view
contact me if you have any questions
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