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mermaid tail, one thimble, tadah patterns, pattern hack, mermaid, toddler
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Button up hack for the Makana Mermaid Skirt

September 19, 2017 noblecubs

When I tested the Makana Mermaid skirt by Tadah Patterns for Issue 16 of One Thimble magazineĀ (this is an affiliate link), I knew that both my girls would love to dress up and be matching. The pattern begins at size 2 but seeing that my Miss 1 is in size 1 with a similar waist… Continue reading Button up hack for the Makana Mermaid Skirt

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woven, knit, flip method, overlocker, finishing seams, pocket bags
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Tidy overlocking on bag pocket

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 noblecubs

Who else loves tidy inside seams on their garments? I love to tidy up my inside seams with an overlocker and usually the ends are encased in other seams, keeping them tidy. When you have a bag pocket however, there is the seam at the end of the pocket (towards the crotch of the pants)… Continue reading Tidy overlocking on bag pocket

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onesie, romper, knit, stretch, snap panel, nappy access, one romper
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Adding a snap panel to a knit romper

February 26, 2017 noblecubs

Welcome again. If you've seen other posts from me, you'll know thatĀ I love easy nappy access. I've been meaning to make the One Romper by Filles a Maman from One Thimble Issue 13 for a while for my little one. I have started with the one I'm going to share today but I also have… Continue reading Adding a snap panel to a knit romper

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lion softie, baby toy, pattern hack, one thimble ot14, lion cub
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Lion and cub softie hacks

February 10, 2017 noblecubs

Today is the day that One Thimble e-zine Issue 14 has been released! If you have never heard of One Thimble, you definitely need to check it out. It's a quarterly magazine jam packed with PDF patterns, tutorials and articles around everything handmade. We are all about play at Noble Cubs and as well as… Continue reading Lion and cub softie hacks

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frills, playsuit
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Adding ruffles (and other frilly bits) to a romper

January 29, 2017September 22, 2017 noblecubs

I had so much fun adding ruffles to my baby girl's 1st birthday romper, I thought I'd share. This romper was the Baby Tea Party by Tadah patterns, I've also used the same method to add ruffles to the Melbourne Romper by Jilly Atlanta (featured in One Thimble). Both are size 0/ 9-12 months. The… Continue reading Adding ruffles (and other frilly bits) to a romper

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girls tee, jaunty dress, tadah patterns, melbourne romper, ruffles, jilly atlanta, art gallery knit, pandalicious, bambi, breeze dress, key hole back, circle skirt
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Sewing in 2016: Part 4, October to December

January 22, 2017 noblecubs

Welcome to my reflection on the last 1/4 of 2016! In October, I went back to my day job part-time after maternity leave, so there wasn't as much time for personal sewing but somehow I still managed to get plenty done. October: I tested the Jaunty Dress for Tadah which is a knit dress in… Continue reading Sewing in 2016: Part 4, October to December

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felt puzzle, felt wtih love, melbourne romper, jilly atlanta, troop shirt, button up shirt, snap panel hack, tadah, bookweek, blossom baby, costume
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Sewing in 2016: Part 3, July to September

January 15, 2017January 19, 2017 noblecubs

Welcome back to part 3! During this 3 month period was when I began this blog. I won't go into detail when I reach sews that I've already shared with you but link you if you're interested in learning more. I didn't have any pattern testing during this period, however, I had lots of family… Continue reading Sewing in 2016: Part 3, July to September

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Sewing in 2016: Part 2, April to June

January 8, 2017January 9, 2017 noblecubs

I'm back again with part 2 of this 4 part series, showcasing some fabulous Australian pattern designers that I used throughout 2016 As last time, I'll put the links to the designers at the end of the post. April: April was a bit quieter. I finished the dress shirt for my boy that would match… Continue reading Sewing in 2016: Part 2, April to June

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Sewing in 2016: Part 1 January to March

January 1, 2017January 1, 2017 noblecubs

Today I was thinking of the sewing I have planned ahead and it hit me how much I have done this past year. I have compiled a list that has ended up quite extensive, although, I have not listed theĀ  colouring mats and taggies that I make to sell through my Etsy store and at… Continue reading Sewing in 2016: Part 1 January to March

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Tutorials/Hack

Jaunty Dress into a Tee hack (Tadah Patterns)

October 27, 2016January 1, 2017 noblecubs

I was lucky enough to test the new Jaunty Dress by Tadah Patterns. It is a lovely simple, yet stylish design, made for knit. I loved the shape of the bodice and the options such as a flutter sleeve,Ā so decidedĀ to use this as a base for a feminine tee for my daughter. Before IĀ begin, you… Continue reading Jaunty Dress into a Tee hack (Tadah Patterns)

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The Noble Cubs philosophy is all about #digifreeplay. I'm always coming up with new ideas and while some of these are available through my store, including my original colouring mats & tutorial, I would love to share tutorials right here with you. I also sew clothing for myself and the children in my life (including my own 3 cubs) and will share my hacks I use with you also.

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