tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49731318645559660312024-03-05T21:40:58.682+08:00Created For You And Mecheck out https://createdforyouandme.etsy.comCreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-84538953781535371992015-06-27T11:23:00.000+08:002016-03-12T20:28:17.646+08:00Woman's winter beanie - crochet pattern from "Army of owls" - also name the Kay hatBeanie or cloche hat size is 9" height x 10" width of base or 23cm height x 25.5cm width of base. This beanie (Kay Hat) will fit a head circumference of 20" to 22.5" OR 51cm to 57cm, it has quite a bit of stretch as I crochet quite loosely, so it should feel cozy. The bottom edge of beanie will roll up slightly, 0.5" depending on how long it goes onto your head. Bottom of beanie can be rolled up a bit if it is longer than you need.<br />
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Crochet hook used: 5.5mm for crown and body. Then 5mm for the bottom and brim.<br />
Stitches used: chain, crossed, crab stitches for the edge of beanie, single crochet and double crochet.<br />
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Beanie or cloche hat is made of 8 ply 100% soft quality acrylic yarn in three colour stripes as shown here, IVORY, WINE RED and GREY. <br />
Beanie is ready made and now in stock. READY TO BE SHIPPED. <br />
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Finished size, laid flat (for adult woman small head size):<br />
20" circumference (unstretched)<br />
6" diammeter for the crown/top of hat<br />
9" height from top of crown to bottom brim of beanie.<br />
Beanie will roll slightly as shown on picture. But it may be just brimless for those with slightly larger head/face frame.<br />
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Sized to suit an adult woman's head with 20" to 22 .5"circumference. Please take head measurements before purchase.<br />
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A rough guide:<br />
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Newborn<br />
Head Circumference 13" - 14 "<br />
Hat height = 5.5 to 6"<br />
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Baby - 3 to 6 months<br />
Head Circumference: 14" - 17 "<br />
Hat height= 6.5 - 7"<br />
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Baby - 6 to 12 months<br />
Head Circumference: 16" - 19 "<br />
Hat height = 7.5"<br />
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Toddler -12 months - 3 years<br />
Hat height = 8"<br />
Head Circumference: 18" to 20 "<br />
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Child - 3 - 10 years<br />
Hat height =8.5"<br />
Head Circumference: 19" - 20 1/2"<br />
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Teens<br />
Hat height 9-10"<br />
Head Circumference: 20 1/2" - 22"<br />
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Adult Woman (Small)<br />
Head Circumference: 21.5" - 22.5"<br />
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Adult Woman (Medium)<br />
Head Circumference: 22.5" - 24.5"<br />
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Adult Woman<br />
Head Circumference: 24" - 26" LARGE<br />
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Adult Male (Small)<br />
Head Circumference: 21.5" - 22.5" <br />
(54.5cm - 57cm)<br />
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Adult Male (Medium)<br />
Head Circumference: 22.5" - 24.5"<br />
(57cm - 62cm)<br />
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Care instructions:<br />
Cold hand wash ONLY.<br />
Do not tumble dry.<br />
Dry flat, reshape while damp.<br />
Dry cleanable.<br />
Do not bleach.<br />
Do not iron.<br />
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To see other items in my shop:<br />
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Credit for pattern is given to ravelry.com or the actual site for the complete pattern and step by step instructions:<br />
<a href="http://armyofowls.blogspot.com.au/">http://armyofowls.blogspot.com.au</a>CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0Perth WA, Australia-31.9535132 115.85704710000005-33.6775717 113.27526010000004 -30.229454699999998 118.43883410000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-23980552349220351542015-06-13T12:14:00.000+08:002016-03-12T21:33:40.420+08:00Crochet granny square baby blanket 19.5" square<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 ply 100% acrylic yarn </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Used hook size 4mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Colour yarns: white, lime sorbet, bottle green and mint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Edging: picot stitch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Granny square stitch pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">foundation: ch 4, ss to chain 4 from hook</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Follow a traditional granny square stitch pattern and make as many rounds till you get the size you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For this baby security blanket, I made it 19.5" square.</span></div>
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Yarn<br />
3ply (white) and 4ply (sky blue baby wonder, pink, natural fawn colour) baby yarn<br />
60% acrylic and 40% nylon (Patons Big Baby)<br />
Yardage: guessing less than 1 skein in total.<br />
Crochet hook<br />
3mm size<br />
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Stitches used:<br />
cross -stitch, chains, double crochet and reverse single crochet edge (US symbology used)<br />
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Pattern is for newborn to 6 months.<br />
Finished measurements: 47cm wide (9.25") x 21cm (8.25") height when laid flat.<br />
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There are 22 rounds total. This is just something I made up as I go, tweaking the size to fit a child. This hat stretches a bit, as it has nylon fibre in it. It is a baby yarn, so it is nice and soft, and not itchy against skin.<br />
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-53781545494798374172015-05-12T12:06:00.000+08:002016-03-12T21:26:28.584+08:00Multi-colour beanie made for sale at Etsy.comHi there<br />
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I have just started to sell the beanies I made from trying out crochet patterns, on Etsy.com.<br />
Thanks goes to Ravelry.com and this site for sharing the pattern I tried out. <br />
<a href="http://aghandmades.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/les-trois-rayures.html">http://aghandmades.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/les-trois-rayures.html</a><br />
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Some minor variations to this pattern I made include the last row of pink yarn uses double treble crochet v-stitch instead of the usual double crochet v-stitch. This is to give a bit of height and stretch for the beanie. I added a reverse single crochet stitch as edging to finish of the beanie.<br />
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The finished beanie size is 8" height x 9.25" width of base or 20.5cm height x 24cm width of base. This will fit a head circumference of 18" to 20" (46cm to 51cm), it has quite a bit of stretch as I crochet quite loosely, so it should feel cozy.<br />
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Made of 8 ply acrylic yarn in multi-colour stripes as shown here, white, natural fawn, variegated orange/red/yellow, lilac, dark brown, dusty pink and burgundy red.<br />
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This beanie looks great on my kid, so I thought it may interest someone else. Perhaps I can add a pom pom just to make it fun.<br />
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19" circumference (unstretched)<br />
8" height from crown/top of beanie to bottom of beanie<br />
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Sized to suit a toddler's head with 18" to 20" circumference. <br />
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Thanks goes to Ravelry.com and this site for the pattern. <br />
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-48938356397747412482015-04-11T21:54:00.000+08:002015-07-20T22:18:09.518+08:00Crochet another scarf? Trying a new stitch pattern from this website:<br />
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I chose pattern #4 to crochet for this project.<br />
Thinking of making this into a scarf, around 5" width<br />
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For this project, I am using a 4mm crochet hook, 8 ply 100% acrylic yarn, Panda Magnum soft 8 ply. Colour code: 4613 Lot 7782950 light brown. 1 roll of yarn gives 189 metres.<br />
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This is the finished scarf,<br />
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-19142563701922841502015-03-04T22:00:00.000+08:002015-07-20T22:19:58.611+08:00Crochet shell patterned scarf for a toddler using acrylic/nylon blend 4 & 8 ply baby yarn #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is another try at the shell pattern, this time I am using up my 8 ply and 4 ply yarns. It is a scrap yarn project, so you can see me using light pink, white and deep pink/magenta coloured yarns. It is a mix of 8 ply and 4 ply yarn, but you can hardly see the difference. Used 4mm crochet hook.</div>
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-88024404730815621142014-11-04T22:14:00.000+08:002015-07-20T22:21:32.289+08:00Finally completed this stash-buster crochet project - work in progress #2This is what my stash buster project now looks like, after I started it in 2013. It has now become a throw blanket. I thought it would be a scarf, but then thought maybe it will be better used as a blanket, as I ended up using all my 8 ply acrylic yarns. It is truly a muti-colour blanket.<br />
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Cotton fabric - home decor range, Winnie The Pooh designs</div>
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The kindy mat carry bag was sewn from recycling old bed linen.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I found this free pattern on Ravelry website. Supposed to be a one yarn scarf. But I used more than one ball of yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It measures around 4" width x 53" length. I used lime green and off white colour yarns. It feels really nice around your neck. My little girl loves wearing it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the source of the scarf pattern, real easy to make. Do try it. <br style="font-family: Helvetica;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-91486557980243398122014-06-01T22:47:00.000+08:002015-04-11T22:48:25.095+08:00One yarn neck warmer using 4 ply soft baby yarn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I found this free pattern on Ravelry website. Supposed to be a one yarn scarf. But I used more than one ball of yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a single pale pastel pink colour baby yarn and a small button for fastening around neck. Acrylic and nylon composition. 4 ply, size 3mm crochet hook. It feels really nice around your neck. I love wearing it during the cooler months. Sometimes I used it as a headband around my head to keep warm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the source of the scarf pattern, real easy to make. Do try it. </span><br />
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-54223996849611952572014-01-09T23:28:00.000+08:002015-04-11T23:29:51.646+08:00Sewing a pillowcase dress 3T size<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a quick 1-2 hour sewing project depending on how experienced and quick you are. This is one of the first try I had sewing a pillowcase dress using new pre-washed cotton and poplin fabric. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For straps, I think I used 44" for one single strap, so I cut two 44" length x 3"width to make a narrow strap.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is made to fit three year old child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beginner's sewing project. I did not serge the seams, instead I fold the fabric by 1/4" once, iron it and fold it again 1/4". This way, all my seams are enclosed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/easiest-pillowcase-dress-ever/">http://sewlikemymom.com/easiest-pillowcase-dress-ever/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To have arm-holes cut out, try this site:</span><br />
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<a href="http://asmallsnippet.com/2010/09/pillowcase-dress.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://asmallsnippet.com/2010/09/pillowcase-dress.html</span></a></div>
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-19152786617564236772014-01-06T14:09:00.000+08:002014-02-10T14:10:24.437+08:00Sewing project: ipad bag<span style="color: purple;">iPad bag or case</span><br />
<a href="http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/01/an-ipad-cover-tutorial.html">http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/01/an-ipad-cover-tutorial.html</a><br />
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I started mine off as a trial and error sewing project, but thought I share what I found online that resembles most what I did.<br />
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All-purpose foot<br />
Sewing machine - Singer 160 and matching colour thread<br />
allow 1/2" seam allowances each side<br />
Actual iPad with plastic case measures approximately 8.5" W x 10.5" L x 1.5" thickness<br />
Outer fabric and inner fabric used - same style and print, 4 pieces of 12.5' x 8.5" or<br />
2 pieces of 25" x 10.5" inner lining (Fabric used was Filligree Textiles Pty Ltd, Noah's Ark uncoated Decor fabric. 100% Cotton<br />
Flap: 2 pieces of 10.5" x 5"<br />
Batting for flap: 1 x 10.5 x 5"<br />
Pocket: 2 pieces blue poplin fabric 7" x 9"<br />
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Elastic loop - 8cm<br />
Button - 2-3cm diameter<br />
Batting - cut to same size as the outer fabric and inner lining<br />
I allowed 2" extra for seams and bit of room<br />
Inner pocket: 1 piece of 10.5" x 10". <br />
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As it turned out, the pocket was not quite centred. But, quite roomy to contain earphones, power plugs etc.<br />
<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-41489956581764892102013-12-23T14:29:00.000+08:002014-01-14T22:07:04.332+08:00DIY handmade Christmas giftsHello there, hope we all had a great Christmas celebration with our family and friends. I was busy with a few last minute sewing for myself, and also family. I thought I'd try make myself some grocery bag dispensers with some old bedsheets which I have.<br />
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Easy beginner's sewing projects - DIY handmade Christmas gifts (2013)</h2>
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<span style="color: purple;">Infinity scarf</span><br />
Refashion an existing scarf<br />
<a href="http://www.twotwentyone.net/2013/04/how-to-turn-a-regular-scarf-into-an-infinity-scarf/">http://www.twotwentyone.net/2013/04/how-to-turn-a-regular-scarf-into-an-infinity-scarf/</a><br />
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Singer 160, thread<br />
Old bed sheets. Medium weight cotton.<br />
Cut 1 piece of rectangle of size 22" L x 18" W<br />
Scrap piece of 1" width brown grosgrain ribbon and 1" white satin ribbon<br />
Elastic - 2 pieces of 6mm width x 5-6" length (I used only one piece per grocery bag holder as I prefer to have a big open top to slip in plastic bags easily)<br />
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For a tutorial on how to make a grocery bag dispenser<br />
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<a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/01/grocery-bag-holder.html">http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/01/grocery-bag-holder.html</a><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Grocery tote bag</span><br />
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Fabric from old bed sheets</div>
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cut 2 x 18" length x 17" width.</div>
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Straps - cut 2 x 12" length x 2.5" width</div>
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finished size: 16" x 17".</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Headbands for girls and women</span><br />
<a href="http://blissfulsewing.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/cloth-headband-free-sewing-pattern.html">http://blissfulsewing.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/cloth-headband-free-sewing-pattern.html</a><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Table runner</span><br />
<a href="http://www.twotwentyone.net/2013/11/20-handmade-gift-ideas/">http://www.twotwentyone.net/2013/11/20-handmade-gift-ideas/</a><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">iPad bag or case</span><br />
<a href="http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/01/an-ipad-cover-tutorial.html">http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/01/an-ipad-cover-tutorial.html</a><br />
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I started mine off as a trial and error sewing project, but thought I share what I found online that resembles most what I did.<br />
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Materials used:<br />
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All-purpose foot<br />
Sewing machine - Singer 160 and matching colour thread<br />
allow 1/2" seam allowances each side<br />
Actual iPad with plastic case measures approximately 8.5" W x 10.5" L x 1.5" thickness<br />
Outer fabric and inner fabric used - same style and print, 4 pieces of 12.5' x 8.5" or<br />
2 pieces of 25" x 10.5" (Fabric used was Filligree Textiles Pty Ltd, Noah's Ark uncoated Decor fabric. 100% Cotton<br />
Flap: 2 pieces of 10.5" x 5" or 1 piece of 10.5" x 10" (i cut the latter)<br />
Elastic loop - 8cm<br />
Button - 2-3cm diameter<br />
Batting - cut to same size as the outer fabric and inner lining<br />
I allowed 2" extra for seams and bit of room<br />
Inner pocket: 1 piece of 10.5" x 5". I found the 5" height too shallow to contain earphones or other accessories, so will try a depth of 8-10" next time.<br />
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I sewed the hems of the inner pockets first, then top stitch onto the right side of one of the exterior piece.<br />
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Also, I did not quilt the batting onto the fabric, only sewed it to the sides within the seam allowances. Next time I will sew batting to outer fabric and then quilt a pattern by top-stitching straight lines, as it looks flatter and less bulk.<br />
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The elastic loop was sewed when I attached the flaps together.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Cushion covers - envelope style, no zippers or buttons used</span></div>
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<a href="http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/envelopepillow.htm">http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/envelopepillow.htm</a></div>
<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-47840517964074153162013-12-13T15:37:00.003+08:002014-01-14T22:01:48.976+08:00Sewing project - easy short sleeve peasant dress for toddler 2-3T<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's one of my recent sewing project, made using some fabric stash given to me. I think the fabric was a polycotton blend. Ribbons used were 9mm width polyester, machine washable. The short sleeves and dress were made from adjusting the sleeve pattern and original bodice pattern from Emma Hardy's book,<span style="color: blue;"> Making Children's Clothes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">124x100cm fabric</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Pink grosgrain ribbon, 9mm width x 12cm?</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Ribbons - approximately 9mm width x 80cm length?</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Elastic for neckline - 6mm x 16.5" length.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Sewing machine and brown polyester thread</span><br />
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For similar tutorials and patterns on how to make a short sleeve peasant dress, check this out:<br />
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<a href="http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/11/howtomakeapeasantdress.html">http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/11/howtomakeapeasantdress.html</a>CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-42295626227973435312013-12-04T14:30:00.000+08:002013-12-21T14:39:50.489+08:00My own version of the "ice cream social dress"<br />
This is basically a patternless toddler dress. Just cut your fabrics into rectangles to fit your child's height and chest. <br />
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To determine fabric width for the main bodice, use this as a guide: twice the chest width measurement. Eg. 22" chest measurement, use 44" with for fabric.<br />
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Eg. If you want the dress length to be 20", then add 3" for seam allowances and for gathering the top part.<br />
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White with floral print cotton fabric 45" width x 16" length - main bodice<br />
Pink floral polyester cotton fabric 45" width x 4" length - bottom border<br />
Shoulder straps - 2 pieces of white fabric same as main bodice, 7" width x 16" length<br />
White elastic 20mm width x 20" length for the chest section. Can be made shorter for a tighter fit, like 19" length<br />
Elastic for shoulder straps 2 pieces of 6mm (1/4") width x 7.5" length. In hindsight, I could use shorter length, e.g. 7"?<br />
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Where I found the pattern and tutorial:<br />
<a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2010/05/ice-cream-social-dress.html">http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2010/05/ice-cream-social-dress.html</a><br />
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The finished measurement of this dress is 16.5" length, with 8" straps for shoulders. This suits my toddler of 2.5 year old. She wore it to a birthday party for the first time.<br />
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-27730539032826736082013-11-25T13:36:00.000+08:002013-12-03T13:41:31.701+08:00A little lady's summer dress - gathered elastic dress with shoulder strapsHello there, I am back again. Disappeared into the land of sewing for a while. Been sewing some simple dresses for my toddler for this hot summer season. So this is one of them.<br />
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This is where I got my patternless little girl's dress and tutorial:<br />
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Fabric used: polycotton mix and match floral print 112cm width x 19" length (for main dress)<br />
Straps - pink poplin fabric, 2 pieces of 10"length x 3" width<br />
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Seam allowance 1/2" or 13mm<br />
Elastic band 20mm width x 51cm or 20" length.<br />
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This dress measures 17" length from chest to bottom of hem. The straps were sewn to the top of the dress bodice about 1" from edge. Size is made for 2 to 3 year old.<br />
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Shoulder straps measure 1.5" width x 8" length when sewn.<br />
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-23140508759413634022013-11-21T23:33:00.000+08:002014-06-19T22:00:53.953+08:00Been out and about with my little model<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-31728515275000015212013-11-21T22:51:00.001+08:002013-11-21T22:51:40.713+08:00Breakfast ideas for little toddler<br />
I am very lucky and blessed to have a good little eater who is not fussy about what to eat and also not picky despite my poor culinary skills in the kitchen! <div>
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Regardless of how my food turns out or is presented, my little girl will still chow down all the food, most of the time. Though, lately, she has been making choices about when she wants to eat certain foods or fruits. She eats strawberries on certain mornings but not every morning as part of her breakfasts!!<div>
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home-made yogurt with bananas, apple, strawberries. rice puffs and special K (adult cereal) with milk</div>
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hash brown, egg (it looks bit rubbery and dry), banana sliced, tomatoes (her favourite)</div>
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-2907200133079746272013-11-20T21:52:00.000+08:002013-11-21T21:54:42.193+08:00Sewing a toddler dress - using old bed sheets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there, for this sewing project, I used some old unused bed sheets that have been lying around in my mums linen cupboard. The pattern I used required 40 inch (100cm) square of fabric. After cutting out the pattern and sewing the dress, I found it a bit too short for my 2 year old toddler so I decided to add some more fabric to it. I decided to add some ruffles. For the ruffled hem, I used 4" height x 50" length, and 1/2" seam allowance.<br />
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There is also two fabric cut outs for the front and back bodice, with a shorter length, just 2" below the armhole, used for lining the top or chest area.<br />
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After sewing the lining to the front and back bodice, I also did a top stitch around the armholes which is not indicated in the book. Some of the extra embellishments indicated in the book were omitted in this project, as I just wanted to test out the main pattern, which is the dress. You could add a flower yo-yo to the front bodice and also coloured ribbons along the bottom of the dress.<br />
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1/2" seam allowance used throughout.<br />
Straps made from 2 x 2" width x 28" length fabric. (50cm width x 80cm length)<br />
White thread used<br />
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Singer 160 sewing machine<br />
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Pattern for 2T-3T<br />
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The pattern for the toddler dress was taken from this book by Emma Hardy, <i>"making children's clothes".</i><br />
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-64870718457848752662013-11-17T23:43:00.000+08:002013-11-28T21:55:29.134+08:00New sewing quick projects - toddler clothing 2T-3T<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bought this top pop poplin fabric at Spotlight for $2.99 per metre, I bought 2 metres in total to help me practice my sewing projects. So I decided to try the night dress pattern again, this time, I used some "super seams" in this sewing projects. All my seams are sewn so raw edges are hidden away, and I did not do any zig-zag stitches as before. Hiding the seams are preferred way for me, as they look neater.<br />
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For ideas on super seams, I followed the tutorials found on this blog: <br />
<a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2013/06/super-seams/">http://www.made-by-rae.com/2013/06/super-seams/</a><br />
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Poplin fabric, 112cm x 125cm</div>
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6mm width x 16 inch length elastic (1/4" width)</div>
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(18" is too long for my 2-3 yr old)</div>
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Scissors and pink general purpose thread</div>
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For how to make a flower yo-yo, check this out: <a href="http://littlelivingstone.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/how-to-make-fabric-flower-yoyo.html?m=1" target="_blank"> </a><br />
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The flower embellishment was made using scrap fabric and some buttons I have in my stash.</div>
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The pyjamas pant pattern was taken from Emma Hardy's "making children's clothes". It is sized for 2T-3T. Pattern #16 used.</div>
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Fabric used was pink top pop poplin 79" x 40" (200cm x 100cm)</div>
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No edging or contrast fabric used.</div>
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Elastic 6mm (1/4") width x 20" length</div>
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Instead of overlocking or doing zig-zag stitches to prevent fabric frays, I did super seams on the sides and also the crotch area for the pants. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">There is no pattern used for this gathered elasticated skirt with ruffle. Basically I just started off with two separate pieces of fabric, mainly the top and middle part of the skirt, but found it a bit too short at 9" length, so I decided to add a blue slightly ruffled bottom to make skirt longer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">23" length x 4" Noah's Ark uncoated decor cotton fabric height for the top of skirt (where the elastic casing is)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">35" length x 13" height for the middle section of skirt (</span><span style="font-size: small;">Noah's Ark uncoated decor cotton fabric)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">45" length x 5" height for the bottom blue ruffle (top pop poplin costs $2.99 per metre)</span></div>
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The weather in Perth is now getting warmed up and we are really heading into some serious hot weather coming week. I've been thinking about making a hat for my little girl, and have procrastinated as weather seems cool and at times still cloudy during the day. So far we have been staying indoors and in shade, but not for long as the weather gets better. Toddler wants out, so have to make sure she has suitable hat. The ones she's been wearing is getting too small for comfort. <br />
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I finally found something on a blog that I can use and follow, with pattern and step-by-step instructions. So this is where I found my sewing pattern and tutorial:<br />
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<a href="http://www.sewmuchado.com/2010/07/tutorial-and-free-pattern-4-in-1-reversible-toddler-bucket-hat.html">http://www.sewmuchado.com/2010/07/tutorial-and-free-pattern-4-in-1-reversible-toddler-bucket-hat.html</a><br />
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I went through my fabric stash and decided to use this two fabrics for the hat, mostly scraps as you don't really need much.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Using scrap pieces of fabric:</span><br />
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Noah's Ark print by Filligree Textiles Pty Ltd - all cotton.<br />
Cherry print (made in Japan) - all cotton.<br />
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I decided not to bother with using any interfacing to stiffen the hat, even though I did buy some. I will save it for my next hat project. Overall, this effort took me about four hours to complete. Very painfully slow....<br />
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It is not perfectly sewn, but I think that will do for now. Will try again and hopefully it will be an improvement in the quality of sewing. Haha!! As soon as I took some pictures I will share it online.<br />
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<br />CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-20645094710678087332013-11-07T22:43:00.000+08:002013-11-09T22:52:37.578+08:00Sewing project: toddler night dress<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello there, I am back on my blog after disappearing in blogging land. I've been getting myself into some beginner's sewing projects. Just starting experimenting with sewing skirts, panama pants and also any easy sewing patterns that I think I can tackle.<div>
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Thought I share about my recent attempt on making a toddler night dress, using this pattern I found in this book written by <span style="color: blue;">Emma Hardy, Making Children's Clothes. </span>This book has 25 step-by-step sewing projects for 0-5 years, including full-size paper patterns. The pattern I used is for 2T -3T (2-3 years old toddler).</div>
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Pattern pieces 3 and 17 from the book</div>
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124 x 100 cm of cherry print cotton fabric</div>
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Approximately 16 inch of 6mm (1/4") width elastic</div>
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30" length of 12mm width pink ribbon suitable for garments</div>
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Seam allowances of 1/2" included in pattern pieces</div>
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CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-7807530670552103802013-10-30T14:39:00.000+08:002013-10-30T14:39:43.553+08:00Sewing project: Gathered elasticated skirts again<br />
Hello there, I found a simple sewing pattern on this blog that shows you how to do an elasticated gathered skirt. I recently tried it out, it was real easy and so I got addicted to making more, seeing that my toddler girl only wants to wear skirts this spring.<br />
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So this was what I used to start them off:<br />
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100% plain orange Satin (polyester)<br />
114cm width x 50cm/20 inch for skirt and sash (skirt is 16" length)<br />
114cm width x 16 inch for skirt (polycotton floral print)<br />
2 x 6mm elastic x 50cm/20" length<br />
A safety pin to thread the elastic through.<br />
Scissors<br />
Measuring tape and straight ruler<br />
Fabric chalk for marking<br />
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These materials are so economical that if I did make a mistake with my sewing, it would not matter. The satin orange fabric I has it in my stash for a long long time, so I thought I used it for this trial. It is meant to be a costume material, but she can wear it for party or special occasions. Will need to find some nice top to team it with.<br />
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These skirts suits a 2-3 year old girl with waistline 19-20 inches or 54cm waistline.<br />
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The method and where I found it on this blog:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thisbigoaktree.com/2012/04/fat-quarter-baby-girl-sash-skirt.html" target="_blank">http://www.thisbigoaktree.com/2012/04/fat-quarter-baby-girl-sash-skirt.html</a><br />
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The sash I made was only about 1" width, but I started with 3" width material, used 2 x 114cm length x 75cm width for skinny sash. Join two fabrics of 114cm together to make sash, then I trimmed off excess length once I tried it on my toddler, doing a bow tie with the half-finished sash. <br />
CreatedForYouAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249819765469085407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973131864555966031.post-74416298050388031842013-10-29T22:17:00.002+08:002013-10-29T22:30:42.273+08:00Feeding my little toddler her mealsFamily and toddler meal ideas<br />
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Ever since my toddler can eat a family meal and have what we are having for meals, we have been eating together as a family, rather than just feeding her dinner first. For lunch, both of us will eat together wherever it is possible. That is when she can sit and feed herself, and does not demand a story time session. I used to read her books as a baby whenever she sits at the high chair. It is her favourite time of the day, as she gets my undivided attention and devotion! Nowadays, she is quite independent and can self feed, but she sometimes will demand her favourite book borrowed from the library. At other times, she will read a magazine or food catalogue from the supermarkets.... Good way to enhance her dining experience.<br />
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Hello there, just thought I share some toddler meals I prepare for my own kid. This blog is a way of recording what transpires in my daily life as a stay at home parent, so it will also include what I feed her hungry little tummy. <br />
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Sometimes it is a challenge getting my toddler to sit at her high chair, so I have to try and give her something nice to have her meals in, like cute cutlery and plate, with some interesting food in it, hopefully it will appeal to her taste buds.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch: Egg, cucumber and avocado multigrain sandwich, with tomatoes,<br />
orange and strawberries.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner: Fettucine with broccoli, grape tomatoes, tuna and mushrooms</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner: Avocado and grapes, Asian stir fry veggies, bok choy and scrambled eggs with rice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dinner: miso soup and stir fried noodles with red cabbage and chicken mince</td></tr>
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