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3T/4T Petite Daughter Clothes
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on March 11, 2011
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Hi Moms, My daughter is 31/2 and has always been petite/short. I am only 5"2." Pants are always long. From your experience which clothing brands make pants a little...
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- My daughter is pretty tiny. Very skinny and pretty short too. We've had good luck with Old Navy and all brands sold at Target. Janie and Jack is pretty good for pet...
- Target/Circo seem to be shorter than Gymboree or Carter's. My daughter is also short in the leg and I'm not tall myself, either.
- my daughter is 4 and has only gained 6 pounds since she was 1 year old. She weighs 25 pounds and is very short as well, so i have always had this problem. We have alwa...
Advice on How to Fix Snag on Sweater Jacket
Asked by B.R. from Los Angeles
on December 26, 2008
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I recently bought a cute sweater jacket for my 2.5 y/o son but noticed a small snag on it. The sweater jacket is the type that has cotton lining inside. Does anyone ...
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- I grew up next door to a professional tailor (one who did work for celebrities). He taught me to thread a larger size needle with a thin yarn. Take several stitches ...
- Hi, I'm no expert, so if my advice is too appalling then maybe it will at least spur someone more knowledgable to post better advice! But here's what I always did an...
- As a professional seamstress for years... the post below is exactly what we do!! :) We use a small crochet hook and pull it trough.... then to even the knit out a bit ...
Non-Crafty Moms, Would You Pay for Craftiness?
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on May 25, 2011
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I was at the craft store the other day looking for memorial day decorations, and overheard a mom buying fabric for a costume she needs to make for her kids school by T...
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- I've mostly seen people help each other out for free. One of my friends showed me how to recover my sofa(not doing it for me, but answered all my technical questions)....
- I would pay, especially if the woman didn't put her name on anything and I could take credit.
- I do all sorts of craft things and sewing for others. If you know anyone who can help you it might be fun to try and learn. Ask around and see what your friends know h...
Buying a Wedding Dress Online?
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on April 6, 2011
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I have been looking at dresses for my wedding in May. I want something pretty casual as we're getting married in an outdoor Cathedral in a local park, with just witnes...
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- I don't have particular sites but if you google that site that the gorgeous dress is on and put reviews after it usually a ton of reviews that pertain to the website w...
- Hi J., I would not unless you can take it back and return it to a retail location. I am sure there are plenty of inexpensive gowns out there. Search online for a ...
- I bought my dress online at JCrew.com and I loved it. It was very simple, but elegant and I too, got married outside. I ordered it comparable to my regular size and ...
Jeans for Large Children
Asked by L.S. from Jacksonville
on August 16, 2010
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My son is 4 1/2 yrs old. Because of a underlying metabolic issue, my sons belly is much bigger compared to his height. He so wants a pair of jeans to wear to school....
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- L.: so sorry to hear about your son's medical problem. Sending prayers up for him and your family. I buy jeans at SEARS because they have the kid vantage. They also...
- The Children's Place and Old Navy both sell plus size jeans for each size.
- walmart carries husky . then you could take them to the cleaners and get the hemed if you don't sew. i know it is hard my girl is 10 and 5ft.3 and 140 lbs. she is a...
How Much Would You Pay to Have a Dress Made by a Family Member?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on February 21, 2012
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My aunt is *amazing* when it comes to making dresses. She made my cousin's gorgeous wedding gown, and offered to make mine... but I had already bought one (she didn't ...
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- I spared no expense when it came to paying my aunt for her craftsmanship on a sheer coverup she did for me so many years ago. I paid for the fabric and I paid her for ...
- Your Aunt would be hard pressed to make this dress for under $100 just counting the materials alone, not her labor. Labor that is specialized. The sad fact is it ...
- I wouldn't give her anything less than $75 for making the dress. The stretchy fabric and lace are enough to make a person scream if it is not cut right. Custom mad...
Interview Attire
Asked by M.J. from Milwaukee
on August 24, 2012
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I have a job interview next week and I need to get something to wear. I know they would prefer me to look professional as it's a career college and they want to portra...
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- Don't wear black panty hose to your interview. If you have a big tummy, don't tuck in your top. Is there a Ross, Target or WalMart in your area? Go in and try o...
- I would wear a suit.You can find ones where you buy the slacks & blazer separately in the same color. You can buy a cheap one at Ross. You can try Wal-mart. Or ev...
- absolutely the black skirt and nice top. a good sweater set would be just fine. a business suit is nice but not necessary. panty hose, no bare legs. good luck! let...
Learning to Be a Size 16
Asked by B.G. from Birmingham
on July 26, 2011
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Hi mamas. About 2 years ago (just after my youngest was born) I went through some terrible depression. I lost all of the baby weight plus some. By Christmas time, p...
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- Alrighty, you're in my area of expertise now. You are the classic pear shape. Google that and find ideas. but here are mine. Play up your new ample bosum, play down...
- Layne Bryant will be your new best friend. The clothes start at a size 14 up through I believe 26 or 28. They're made to fit a curvy figure, but there are several di...
- If I were you I would go to Lane Bryant and try things on... sometime when you have a lot of time and no pressure, so you can just relax and play. Also, check out esh...
Bedspread Flies off Bed at Night
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on October 24, 2009
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Okay moms, I know this is off topic of our kids and will seem ridiculous but you all have such great ideas and I need help with this one. I bought a new bedspread (it ...
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- We use a comforter and at night we fold it back to the end of the bed. We have a down comforter on the bed so we keep warm enough. Perhaps if you put more blankets o...
- maybe once it's washed, it will stick better? Or maybe just throw it in the dryer for awhile with a dryer sheet or somethin.. I'm thinking once it's been manipulated...
- Sew a flannel sheet to the bottom of the bedspread. It would make it stay in place. If you sew it is fairly simple, if not ask a local seamstress. I'm a seamstress an...
Low Carb Diet
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on March 29, 2011
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my husband is starting the low carb diet at the beginning of april and he wants me to start with him. i told him i would try but i feel that its more of a mans diet si...
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- 'Carbs'... is a catch all phrase. It does not specify... starches, legumes/veggies, complex carbs, simple carbs, sugars, etc. All of these varying "carbs" are differ...
- Instead of low carb, eliminate the BAD CARBS - “stripped carbohydrates” in all their various forms like sugar [sucrose], flour, enriched white flour, enriched blea...
- I did it for a while- lettuce wrapped anything is good! It is a nice sub for bread (which I am a sucker for!) I know women that have lost a lot of weight not eating ...
