Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Maxi skirt
I saw a skirt that I liked from the Pop Look, and decided it would be much cheaper to make one. It's basically a simple gathered skirt. Easy to sew and easy to wear.
I could do a tutorial if anybody's interested but you can probably google a tutorial for a skirt like this one anywhere. Happy sewing!
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sewing
Monday, May 7, 2012
Pigs don't sing
A few hours ago, I sat on the couch pretending to be The Pig while Adam shot Angry Birds at me using his homemade slingshot.

So some time later I came back to the same spot, breastfeeding my girl and singing mindlessly to myself...
Adam said to me " Mom, pigs don't sing... pigs don't sing at all...."
So some time later I came back to the same spot, breastfeeding my girl and singing mindlessly to myself...
Adam said to me " Mom, pigs don't sing... pigs don't sing at all...."
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Adam Mikhael
Sunday, May 6, 2012
dreams
This morning. Adam just woke up...
me: Adam did you have any dreams last night?
Adam: yes!
me: what was it about?
Adam: i go to escalator, there's some friend.. then friend fall down the escalator. there's a police! then i said sorry....
me: ooo.....mia, did you have any dreams last night?
Mia: errr..... there's some police....
Adam: hey, that's my dream!
me: Adam did you have any dreams last night?
Adam: yes!
me: what was it about?
Adam: i go to escalator, there's some friend.. then friend fall down the escalator. there's a police! then i said sorry....
me: ooo.....mia, did you have any dreams last night?
Mia: errr..... there's some police....
Adam: hey, that's my dream!
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Adam Mikhael,
Mia Amani
Friday, April 27, 2012
His birthday present
Although I sew a lot more these days, the person I sew the least for is my husband. Why is it so hard to sew for a guy? I went looking for tutorials, patterns...and couldn't find any that was appropriate for a birthday present. In the end I decided to make him a shirt, and to draw up the pattern myself.
I traced the pattern pieces from one of his existing smart casual shirt. It's a good thing I've been into japanese garment sewing lately, because it was easier to figure out garment construction once you've sewn a few pieces.
I decided to add some tucks ( is that what you call it) to give it a bit of interest without interrupting the clean lines of a man's garment. I didn't have any appropriate buttons so I picked these out of one of his old shirts that was about to go to charity...
A pocket for good measure
Packed full of love and affection :)
I love you.. my husband, my best friend, my soulmate..
Happy 30th birthday!
Labels:
sewing,
the Love of my life
Thursday, April 26, 2012
So what do they do all day?
Labels:
My kids,
unschooling
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Surprise birthday trip
Last weekend we went to a surprise trip for my husband's 30th birthday.
This is Minang Cove resort, Tioman. I definitely recommend this place. The location is gorgeous, unspoilt and the service there is exceptional! They cater only to a small number of guests and we all receive personal, charming treatments from the staff. They know us and our kids by name. Love this place!
the kids think it was their treat instead. We couldn't keep these kids away from the beach the whole time we were there...
beautiful view from the jetty
my little boy goes exploring a lot around the rocks and corals. He had many cuts on his legs, splinters on his fingers, but nothing could stop him from enjoying the place. He fit right in.
the kids having afternoon tea with Sophia, the owner's beautiful 9 year old daughter. She looks english but talks malay fluently and is a real island girl. She knows where all the nemos are when snorkeling, she can dive deep with no equipment to pick up dead corals and sea cucumber.
Snorkeling is really good just off the jetty. Lots of corals and fish and good visibility.
Adam jumping in. He was fearless! water was 5-10m deep. my little island boy.
the birthday boy with his surprise birthday cake. The staff picked it up for me far from Tekek, they had to take a boat. tq guys!
don't know why this pic is coming out senget. My girl wearing her sunhat that she requested urgently and was sewn by a very tired mama the night before we go on the trip.
one of the highlight of the place - nighttime fish feeding off the jetty. We could see some big black tipped sharks!
time passed by way too fast on the island. It's time to go home...
we'll be back little fishies...
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birthdays,
holiday,
the Love of my life
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Ok I admit it...
This top is made from the same pattern as this previous one. I liked the fit on that one so I made another. With the pattern already traced this was a quick sew..
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