Go to Work With Daddy Day

Today is the annual “Take your Children to Work” day at Ali’s work. I promised Lujayne a new dress for the occasion. I have had the Modkid Frida pattern here for about a year (hanging head in shame) and decided it was time to give it a go. The result was this …

It came together so easy. I love her instructions it is like being spoon fed unlike Otto which are great patterns but I need to use my brain much more ;-)

The fabrics were from my stash. Some Sandi Henderson “Ginger Blossom” and “Farmers Market” with a little random polka dots thrown in.

I made a little error when I went to make the ruffle bottom so I ended up making it a straight hem instead. That is what happens when you sew late at night! Had I done the ruffle right the dress would be a little longer.

Initially I was not sure about the head Kerchief but Lujayne liked it so it stayed on. However I imagine it will be off pretty soon once she starts messing with her hair LOL.

So off they went to work ..

This week was the first of Laith’s 2 month summer holidays. We went out and got a few puzzles for him to do which has kept him a little busy.

and done …

The trouble we have is leaving it down as “cyclone Sami” appears when you least expect it!

We were a bit ambitious and got a 500 piece 3D planets puzzle but Laith lost interest very quickly as it was “too hard”. I persisted and got it about 3/4 finished after three days and then I came into the room to find it all scattered …. SAMI!!!!!!! Ah well it went back in the box for another day.

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