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Alternative Elastic Finishes for the Children's Knickers Pattern #NJ201

Helen Cloke beginner advice how to apply elastic lingerie elastic nelliejoans201

Alternative Elastic Finishes for the Children's Knickers Pattern #NJ201

Wondering if you can use picot or other types of elastic on the Children's Knickers Pattern #NJ201?  Here is a tutorial to show you how.

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Photo Tutorial ~ Children's Knickers Pattern #NJ201

Helen Cloke children's knickers knickers pattern NJ201 photo tutorial

Photo Tutorial ~ Children's Knickers Pattern #NJ201

Have you downloaded our free pattern for children's knickers yet?  The knickers have been designed for comfort and coverage and feature a semi-high waist and boy leg design.  Perfect for active 2-8 year olds!

Here is a photo tutorial on how to sew this pattern.

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Monthly Musing ~ The pressure to be productive

Helen Cloke monthly musing

Monthly Musing ~ The pressure to be productive

Will one month's forced isolation at home mean an all time high for productivity?

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COVID-19 ~ Shop Information

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COVID-19 ~ Shop Information

22nd April 2020: I will be able to resume business and shipping of orders again once we move to Level 3 at 11.59pm Monday 27th - so back at it on Tuesday 28th! All stock is located in my home studio and I am the only one packing orders so I'm able to resume work safely and in accordance with the level three rules. I'll be able to pack orders on the day I receive them but it may not be the usual overnight delivery since the couriers are still working on limited staff and with restrictions. All orders received...

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Monthly Musing ~ Hello? Enthusiasm, motivation, inspiration?

Helen Cloke monthy musing sew-jo

Monthly Musing ~ Hello?  Enthusiasm, motivation, inspiration?

I've been in a selective funk this month with some projects breezing to completion and others being delayed till the very last minute or not even making it past the starting point.  What to do when you have 'selective sew-jo'?

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