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Um.... I think this has been a difficult fix for me. We have curtains at home that are sheer enough to let in the light but not trap the heat. It got torn in a number of places but I didn't notice until I took them down for a wash (yes, I've made a small step towards Spring cleaning this year!). I personally think sheer fabric is difficult to mend. My mind was set on getting the thinnest interfacing and then just ironing it on to the torn places, but when I got to China Town yesterday afternoon, nothing seemed appropriate - they were either too thick or the colour didn't match that of the curtains (mine are off-white / grey). I decided to use nail polish and some good old sewing. Why Nail Polish? When stockings and tights were still part of the fashion scene, women would use nail polish to prevent any holes from getting bigger or to prevent any runs. It was very useful in those days particularly if you wore skirts or court shoes with the stockings. I decided to apply nail polish in this mend to reinforce the area. Sew the Tear Together Once the nail varnish had dried I sewed the tear together. I used thread that was a shade darker in colour than the fabric - I tried to match it but couldn't find anything suitable. As a general rule, try to match the colours! Here it is! I was very happy with the first one I did, but the next few (probably because they are bigger) didn't turn out too well. I think if I had paid attention to the curtains and fixed them while they were small tears I wouldn't have these glaringly obvious streaks, but then these are curtains, and no one really looks at curtains up close do they now? Now my question is, what happens if these tears are on a sheer garment? How would you mend them then? This is part of the Fix It Friday series! Don't forget to pop over to Little Did You Know and see what she's been up to with her mending. Until next Friday!
Why is my sourdough so wet and sticky? Learn what causes wet, sticky dough and how to fix it easily for your next bake.
Howdy! Welcome back! Today we read one of my favorite beginning of the year books, Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. It has become a fav of the kids too. Many of them said they have the book at home or their kindergarten teacher read it to them. I told them that's why books are so special. No matter how many times you read a book, each time is like opening a gift. This time we were going to really think about the main character's feelings and the author's message. As we read the book, I passed around a large paper heart. Each time Chrysanthemum was teased because of her name, we crumpled up the heart. Every time someone did something nice to her, we tried our best to smooth it out. By the end of the story, the heart was a wrinkled mess that could not be smoothed out perfectly. The kids got the connection that our own hearts feel wrinkled and crumpled sometimes when we don't like what someone says. Words do hurt. We then tried to put bandaids on the heart as a way to show that we can own our mistakes and apologize. The heart will probably still be wrinkled, but it is healing. I, then had the kids do a mini version of this in their Reader's Response Journal. Always Use Kind Words! You can find this activity along with a few other things to do with this amazing book if you click here! Including the little heart poem in the center: Before you speak, Think and be smart. It's hard to fix a wrinkled heart. Here's to Happy Hearts! Joyfully! Nancy
I've been getting a lot of questions about sticky dough, so today I want to cover this very common problem. To begin, sourdough is a stickier, wetter dough than most yeasted breads - this is because sourdough contains more water.However, while sourdough is wetter and stickier, you should still be able to stretch, fold and shape your dough without too many issues.But what if your dough is so wet & sticky that you have a hard time doing anything with it? In this blog, I want to address what causes
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Back in 2022 I was at my breaking point when it came to all my health problems. For years I had been in and out of doctors trying to figure out how all my mystery symptoms were connected. Appointment after appointment and nothing changed. All my tests came back clean, I even got steroid injections to help with my back pain – and still I was miserable. I was tired, bloated, mentally unwell, everything I ate hurt my stomach and gave me migraines. I was struggling at work, couldn’t muster the energy to have a social life, and my relationships were suffering. Finally I decided to work with a Naturopathic doctor to see if a different approach would work. From the very start I knew this was different. My intake appointment was 90 minutes! We went through my history and all my symptoms and immediately started taking action. I worked with her for about 9 months and through the process finally determined that I have celiac disease. However, in the process we also determined I was dealing with a lot of candida overgrowth which was making it difficult to see my celiac diagnosis clearly. I debated sharing this information for awhile, because it’s an intensive process and I would hate to see anyone do it unnecessarily or spend money they don’t need to. But I decided to share because I remember the desperation. Before I started working with my doctor I tried everything. I got looped into MLMs and wasted my money on gimmicks. I wish I had found something like this much sooner. But I was fortunate enough to have the money to afford my doctor, a privilege I’m not sure I could afford now in 2024. I’m sharing my experience of getting rid of candida overgrowth because let’s face it – adequate healthcare isn’t a reality nowadays. I spent over a thousand dollars working through what I needed to, and even more from working with doctors that just brushed my symptoms aside as “stress”. So here I’m detailing everything my doctor recommended me for with links to the supplements I took. However, it’s important to note that this was a customized plan for me and you may need something slightly different. This is also the bare bones of the information I was given. My doctor provided much more explanation to the process that I cannot provide here. This is as straightforward as I can be while still providing valuable information for you to do it alone. I highly recommend working with a health professional before starting this journey. If that’s not a reality to you then I highly recommend you do your research to ensure this is what your body needs. Gut health is such a trendy term nowadays and I would hate to see you go through all this work if it’s not what you need. Please note: I am not a doctor and have no medical training. This is all just based on my experience. Everything I know is laid out in this article. If you are looking for clarification feel free to reach out, but if you have additional questions about your unique needs I will not be able to offer advice. With that said – here’s a quick questionnaire my doctor had me take as a quick reference to whether or not I needed this treatment. https://www.candidafree.com/test_long.htm. It also created a way for me to measure the severity of my symptoms before and after this process. The higher your score the more likely you would benefit. Please note that this form is not used to diagnose, just get an idea of likelihood. For reference, my score before starting this process was 401. If you score high and you’ve done your research and know a candida yeast protocol would be beneficial to you continue on. If you’re not sure I’d recommend doing some more research or talking to a doctor. An additional warning: This process is very restrictive. I personally have a history with disordered eating and was hesitant towards this process. However, I personally believe that most of my disordered eating habits are because of my poor gut health and undiagnosed celiac disease. If you also have a history of disordered eating I want you to be so for real with yourself right now, this may be too difficult and you may be more successful with a more manageable and approachable way. If you do choose to continue, make sure you have a support system and are truly doing this for you. You might not lose weight. If weight loss is your only motivator I ask you to look for answers elsewhere. This protocol is not a magic pill that will make everything go away. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I personally did not lose weight and in fact started gaining weight after this process and when I began treating my celiac disease. What is candida yeast? If you’re here you’ve probably already gone down the rabbit hole of candida yeast and are ready to do something about it. But to summarize: Candida yeast is a type of fungus that naturally occurs in your gut. It helps to balance other types of bacteria in your body. But too much of it can cause a lot of problems. Too much candida can be a result of taking antibiotics or a variety of other ways. I personally don’t know what caused mine. Symptoms of candida overgrowth: -stomach pain -diarrhea -constipation -bloating -belching -gas -nausea -sugar cravings -dry skin -flu like symptoms -headaches -fatigue -brain fog -memory issues -immune issues – so much more How to get rid of candida yeast overgrowth: This is a long process, but I started to see some relief in my symptoms a few weeks in. However, it’s important to complete the process to achieve balance in your gut. You have to fully commit and be focused on this plan. I chose to complete this plan away from major holidays so I didn’t have to stress about feeling left out. This process is completed in three phases that lasts 79 days until you enter the maintenance phase. Yes, it’s a long time. It’s quite the commitment. But it worked for me after trying so many things that didn’t. Again, in my experience it was only one piece of the puzzle to figuring out my health issues, so don’t discount other issues if you complete the process and still have lingering symptoms. Each phase consists of a variety of supplements that you’ll cycle through and dietary restrictions. Phase 1 is the hardest, then things get easier in phase 2. Can I take my other medications during this process? During this process it was recommended to me to discontinue use of any other supplements other than these ones to make sure things don’t interact negatively. Prescription medication should be continued but you should take it more than 30 mins before or after any of these supplements. Starting the process: Step 1: Prepare yourself mentally Before starting this process take some time to set an intention. Really consider how you want to feel when you complete this process. This was mine “After this cleanse I want to feel like myself again. I want to have energy throughout the day and have pain free days. I want to look in the mirror and recognize myself.(body dysmorphia is so real) I want to eat without pain and not have anxiety about it.” If you are envisioning a smaller body – a summer ready body – or anything about how you look – for the love of God stop right now. THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS PROCESS. You are not guaranteed to lose weight. Yes, you may have health issues causing you to gain weight. But from one human to another – this is not the thing to try if your only goal is to lose weight. In fact, after your body heals you may gain weight that your body needs. Next, make sure you have a support system. This process is very restrictive and will be mentally draining at times. You need someone in your corner to help encourage you. People around you may think it’s just a fad diet and want you to bend the rules, even just for a night – but that cannot happen here. You have to be committed in order for it to work. Read through this entire process so you know what’s ahead of you to ensure it’s something reasonable for you. Then get all the supplements ordered. You may be able to find supplements locally for cheaper, but I’ve included the links for easy ordering. Phase 1: This phase will last 48 days. During this phase you’ll take a set of supplements on a rotation. You rotate them to prevent the candida from becoming resistant. Supplements for phase 1: To easily remember I created a daily checklist that you can download and print here. Daily, upon waking take: 2 capsules of Saccharomyces boulardii 1 capsule of GI Revive with each meal Days 1-4 of each rotation 1 strong cup of Pau d’Arco tea/ day (ANTIFUNGAL #1) Days 5-8 of each rotation 2 capsules of Olive leaf extract with each meal (ANTIFUNGAL #2) Days 9-12 of each rotation 5 capsules of SF722 with each meal (ANTIFUNGAL #3) Days 13-16 of each rotation 2 capsules of Oil of Oregano with each meal (ANTIFUNGAL #4) Daily, before bed: ½ teaspoon of Diatomaceous Earth Water (make sure you get food grade) 2 medi-clay capsules Take these TOGETHER but at least 1 hour away from food Side effects to be aware of: What to eat during phase 1 & 2 Foods To Avoid: Foods To Focus On: Managing Food Restrictions: Again, this process is going to feel very restrictive. But I reminded myself every day that it was only temporary and I saw it as a challenge and something exciting to try a bunch of new foods. I even found some new favorites through this process! 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But with me doing all of this we found it easier and much cheaper to host brunch at my house and it allows us to hang out even longer! You’ll be cooking a lot of your meals, so try and make it a ritual. Carve out some time for it and spend time enjoying the process and eating. Eating while distracted isn’t the best for your body, so try and actually take that lunch break so you’re not rushed. Drink 8-12 oz of bone broth whenever you can. You can buy it or make it by adding the bones of a rotisserie chicken and some carrots, celery, and any other veggie (I freeze my veggie scraps for this) to a crockpot and fill with water and let cook on low for 24 hours. You can also do it on the stove and let it simmer for as...
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If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember this post, but I’ve been getting a lot of French seam questions lately so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to resurrect this tutorial from the blog archives and set it free a second time. I’m first going to do a run through of the french seam and then will show you how to apply it to the armhole. Just a few notes before we begin… 1. french seams are usually best used on light to medium weight fabric. 2. French seams require you to split your seam allowance in two parts. This tutorial is done using a 1/2″ seam allowance, but if you are working with a 5/8″ seam allowance, sew the first seam at 3/8″ and the second at 1/4″. I’ve tried to notate where this applies. With that, lets get to it! Click through to view the tutorial. French Seams on Straight Seams Step 1 | Cut your pieces from your fabric. I only made a half top for this so photographing would be easier, but yours will look normal of course. Step 2 | Sew the sides and shoulder seams with the wrong sides of the fabric together at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you have a 5/8″ seam allowance) and press the seam open. I like to do all of the seams at once instead of completing one seam at a time because you are much less likely to end up with one seam backwards. Step 3 | Grade your seam allowance down to 1/8″. Step 4 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Step 5 | Press both the side seams and shoulder seams towards the back of the garment and this part of the process is over! French Seaming Armholes (and other curved seams) Step 6 | First we will assemble the sleeves, this part is a bit repetitive. Sew the underarm seams with the wrong sides of the fabric together at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you have a 5/8″ seam allowance). Step 7 | Press the seam open and grade the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Step 8 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Press seam towards back of sleeve. Step 9 | Sew a line of gathering threads from the front notch to the back notches. Step 10 | Pin your sleeve and armhole together with wrong sides facing. Begin by matching the underarm seams and notches. Step 11 | Pull on your gathering stitches to ease the sleeve cap into the armhole. Stitch around the seam at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you’re working with a 5/8″ seam allowance). After sewing this seam, check for any tucks and remove them if you have any. Step 12 | Press the seam open and grade the seam allowance down to 1/8″. This will be most easily accomplished by cramming a ham or sleeve roll inside your shirt and pressing the seam around that. Step 13 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Check for any tucks and correct those if you have any. You should now have a french seamed armhole like the one below, congrats! And that’s that! As always if you have any questions leave me a note below and I’ll leave you a reply; I try to respond to all comments. Hope you find this tutorial useful!
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You can make an XL T shirt into a size small? Yes, you can. And it's easy. Many times you have t shirts (often giveaways for events, etc.) that are WAY too big. They just print a batch of XL and figure they will fit everyone. These shirts either get worn as sleepwear or sit around waiting to become rags. But often the shirt is from something special you've done and you want to wear it. The answer is to make it your size. And you can do that! This is something I've done for my daughter, with shirts from some of her college events, making the shirts a part of her wardrobe rather than a gift to Goodwill. This is a great job for a serger, but I use a zigzag stitch on my regular machine and it works fine. This could also be done by hand by any competent stitcher. This tutorial seems long because I have shown each step. After you've done this once, you will see how easy it really is! Your most important tool is a shirt that fits; this will be your pattern. (The brown shirt is the pattern shirt here.) 1. Cut off the sleeves of the big shirt at the seams. 2. Lay the pattern shirt on the big shirt folding sleeves up and out of the way. Match the shoulder seams of the two shirts. 3. Cut shirt approx. 1/4 inch larger than pattern at each side, and 3/4 inch longer at bottom. 4. Turn shirt inside out and pin the side seams from armpit to bottom. 5. Sew along pinned sides 1/4 inch from edge. Then turn up the bottom and stitch around hem. 6. For sleeves the shortening is done from the cut edge, you will keep the sleeve hem as is. Use pattern shirt to cut sleeves, match hems and cut top edge 1/4 inch longer. Then cut seamed edge to narrow the sleeve leaving 1/4 inch to sew. 7. Turn sleeve right sides together and stitch underarm seam. 8. Turn sleeve right side out and pin inside shirt armhole opening. Match seam of sleeve with seam of shirt, make sure you have right sides together. Shirt is inside out, sleeve is rightside out, see photo. 9. Sew around pinned sleeve seam. This is not as hard as it looks. Just follow the edges around, and since the fabric stretches it goes together easily. 10. Last step, cut out that size label! Enjoy a shirt that fits! This technique can be used to make a basic T into a "girly fit T", you would make the sleeves extra small and curve the side seams in at the waist. Use a well fitting girly T as your pattern.
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