u/HotBat7798

Hello! I’m on the hunt for the perfect pattern, wondering if anyone has ideas.

I love the look of the Birgitta Helmersson ZW Gather Dress, but I know I would need to make some adjustments to make it not SO overly oversized for my preference. But otherwise I love the shape, the neckline, the button placket, the sleeves, the higher waistline, everything else.

From reading some reviews, because of the Zero Waste method this uses, I know I would need quite a bit of time and probably a couple toiles to get it right (plus I read the placket is fiddly and kind of frustrating for people).

I’m not opposed to doing this, and I absolutely know I could do it, but I have little kids and sewing time is a major luxury, so I’m wondering if there’s another pattern out there that would get me closer.

Some options I’ve already found:
- Beaton Studio House Dress
- Matchy Matchy Horizon Day Dress

Any other ideas?

Hello! I have a tall 3y7m old son (appx 42in, 43lb) who has recently been more uncomfortable in his RF seat - he complains of his legs (particularly his knees) hurting during longer drives, and the complaints are becoming more frequent. He’s in a Britax One4Life in a Honda Odyssey.

I know long legs are not a reason to turn FF prematurely - we have some time until he meets the RF limits of the seat and I’d love to RF as long as possible. We’ve tried legs in different positions (crossed, straight, wiggling/stretching), but those things don’t seem to help.

Any advice?

Hello! My baby is turning 1 soon and my in-laws are asking for birthday ideas! The problem is, I’m stumped because this is our second child (and the same gender as our first) and I feel like we already have everything we need!

I am planning on suggesting experience gifts (zoo passes, garden membership etc, or even a “coupon”for a grandparent day of fun) or education fund contribution, but I know bringing a physical gift for kiddo to open would really bring them a lot of joy, and they’re wonderful grandparents so I’d like to honor them that way and be gracious with accepting gphysical gifts.

So I’m looking for suggestions of gifts that are either small, easily stored, practical, consumable, or outdoors!

We have so many of the common things you see when you search “first birthday gift ideas” lol.

I’ll also add clothes and books to the list too, but hoping others have creative ideas as well!