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 McCalls M6504 MISSES SUMMER FLARED DRESSES SEWING PATTERN SIZE 6 22 NEW UC $8.99 Time Remaining: 26d 3h 19m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Simplicity 8054 Size 121416 Misses Spring or Summer Dress Coat and Scarf $3.99 Time Remaining: 19h 30m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 McCalls 6555 EASY Pattern Misses 8 16 Plus18W 24W Dress Maternity New Summer $6.95 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 58m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 McCalls M6551 Pattern Misses 4 26 Xsm Xxl Semi Fitted Pullover Dress New Summer $6.95 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Butterick 5761 Misses 3 16 Plus Womans 18W 44W EASY Pattern New for Summer $6.25 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 52m Buy It Now for only: $6.25 |
 M6557 Misses Summer Dress Pattern size 14 22 Sleeve variations Raised waist $6.29 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 8m Buy It Now for only: $6.29 |
 2902 VOGUE VTG 1952 MISSES SUMMER DRESS CIRCLE SKIRT STYLE SIZE 12 16 $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 23m |
 VOGUE MISSES SUMMER HATS PATTERN 7888 OOP $26.99 Time Remaining: 10d 6h 8m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 MISSES SUMMER DRESS PATTERN VARIETY STYLE SIZE 6 TO 22 YOUR CHOICE $6.99 Time Remaining: 9d 13h 59m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 VOGUE RETRO VTG 50s V2902 MISSES SUMMER POOF DRESS SEWING PATTERN SZ 6 22 NUC $14.99 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 23m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 McCalls 6009 Knit Summer tops with drawstrings VTG 70s Miss 18 20 sz large $3.95 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 25m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 Misses Summer Career Office Work 2 HOUR TOPS NECKLINE VARIATIONS Pattern S14 18 $6.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 30m |
 Butterick 5603 NEW pattern misses Retro 1956 56 summer sun dresses 3 options $5.95 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 35m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 2888 Misses Casual FLARED SUMMER HALTER DRESSES 8 16 $5.99 Time Remaining: 17h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 M 3234 Sewing Pattern Uncut Misses Summer Dress 2 Lengths 4 Designs $6.95 Time Remaining: 21d 1h 37m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B5201 Misses SUMMER HALTER SUN DRESSES sizes 8 14 $5.00 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Plus Size Pattern Easy Summer Wardrobe Misses Skirt Culotte Pant Sz 16 20 $3.95 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 11m |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B5227 Misses SUMMER DRESS TOPS PANTS Set sizes 6 12 $4.99 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 56m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 New Look Misses Summer Dress Top Pattern 6828 UC $4.99 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 32m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Butterick Misses Summer Casual Wardrobe Sz 16 22 5050 $4.49 Time Remaining: 8d 7h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Butterick 6589 Sewing Pattern Misses Summer Sundresses 12 14 16 $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 18m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Pattern Stitch n Save Easy Misses Summer Dress Petticoat Sizes 6 12 $3.95 Time Remaining: 18h 25m |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 4193 Misses Easy Stretch Knit SUMMER WARDROBE sz 10 18 $3.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 2m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 UNCUT McCalls Sewing Pattern Misses Summer Spring Dress Slip 3 Lengths OOP 2115 $3.54 Time Remaining: 19d 9m Buy It Now for only: $3.54 |
 Easy Pattern 4994 Misses Summer Button Front Dress Dresses size 12 14 16 $3.39 Time Remaining: 22d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $3.39 |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B4742 Misses BOHO CHIC SUMMER MIDI BORDER SKIRTS 8 14 $5.99 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 56m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 MISSES S M L XL PRAIRIE PIONEER SUMMER DRESS APRON COSTUME SEWING PATTERN $4.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 47m |
 McCalls 3531 Misses Stretch Knit Summer Wear Sewing Pattern Size 10 12 $5.99 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 8m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 4523 Misses SLEEVELESS SUMMER MIDI DRESSES sizes 10 28 $7.99 Time Remaining: 10d 5h 18m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 2969 Misses SUMMER KNIT PULLOVER TOPS DRESSES 6 18 $5.00 Time Remaining: 17h 57m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 SIMPLICITY 5003 SEWING PATTERN MISSES SUMMER TOPS SIZE 6 8 10 12 UNCUT $3.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 26m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 OOP MISS SUMMER DRESS Variations BCD CUP SEWING PATTERN 6 14 Simplicity 3877 $7.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 57m |
 Hard to Find Vintage Vogue 7670 Misses Summer Evening Dress Size 10 Used $14.99 Time Remaining: 21d 22h 49m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B5014 Misses Casual SUMMER BORDER SKIRTS sizes 8 14 $3.00 Time Remaining: 24d 7h 47m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 VINTAGE Simplicity Sewing Pattern 6385 JIFFY Summer Halter Dress SIMPLE TO SEW $3.54 Time Remaining: 10d 16h 23m Buy It Now for only: $3.54 |
 VOGUE V8785 VERY EASY Pattern Misses 8 24 Fitted Bodice Dress NEW SUMMER $10.25 Time Remaining: 22d 7h 7m Buy It Now for only: $10.25 |
 UNCUT Simplicity Pattern 9478 Misses Mens Teens Summer TANK PANT TOP Sz BB L XL $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 3m |
 SEWING PATTERN Vogue 7710 Misses RETRO LONG SUMMER MAXI DRESSES sizes 6 10 $8.99 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 57m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Simplicity 2596 Sewing Pattern Easy Misses Summer Tops 6 22 $5.99 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Simplicity 4583 Sewing Pattern Misses Summer Dress Top Pants 10 18 $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 18m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 McCalls M6563 Pattern Misses 4 26 Xsm Xxl Fitted Pullover Bias Tops New Summer $6.95 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 46m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 FRESH DRESSES FOR SPRING AND SUMMER NEW LOOK MISSES SIZE A 6 16 $2.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 20m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Easy Butterick Pattern 3168 Misses Summer Top Pants Skirt Size 6 8 10 $3.49 Time Remaining: 23d 16h 35m Buy It Now for only: $3.49 |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B5226 Misses SUMMER DRESSES TOPS CAPRI PANTS 4 14 $3.99 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 55m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 SIMPLICITY 6435 MISSES PULLOVER SCOOP V NECK SUMMER TOPS SEWING PATTERN 14 UC $3.99 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 UNCUT McCalls Sewing Pattern Misses Summer Dress Retro Collection 2697 1950s 6 $3.19 Time Remaining: 15d 12h 41m Buy It Now for only: $3.19 |
 Plus Size Pattern Easy Stitch N Save Misses Jumper Sz 16 22 Summer $3.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 9m |
 Butterick Pattern 5040 Misses Summer Dress 6 18 UNCUT $3.54 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $3.54 |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 6811 Misses Summer LAUNDRY PANTS SHORTS SKIRTS 8 18 $9.99 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B4518 Misses SUMMER CAMISOLES TANK TOPS sizes 6 12 $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 27m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 UNCUT McCalls Sewing Pattern Misses Easy Fitting Dress 2752 14 16 18 OOP Summer $3.19 Time Remaining: 15d 22h 22m Buy It Now for only: $3.19 |
 MISSES EASY SUMMER DRESS TOP PANTS JACKET PATTERN Sz 6 14 $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 3m |
 UNCUT McCalls Sewing Pattern Misses Spring Summer Halter Dress 3240 OOP SEW FF $3.19 Time Remaining: 20d 22m Buy It Now for only: $3.19 |
 Butterick Pattern 5047 Misses Summer Dress 6 18 UNCUT $3.54 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 29m Buy It Now for only: $3.54 |
 BUTTERICK PATTERN B4793 Misses A Line Sleeveless Summer Sundress Tiered Dress $8.00 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 9m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 Simplicity Misses Summer Dress in Two Lengths Smock Design 7830 Uncut LG XL $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Simplicity 2886 Misses Summer Dress and Shrug Pattern size 6 14 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 16h 25m |
 SIMPLICITY 4127 SZ 6 14 MISSES SUMMER TOP PATTERN UNCUT $7.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 19m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 SIMPLICITY PATTERN 8523 MISSES SUMMER TOPS Size K81012 $7.99 Time Remaining: 7d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 UNCUT McCalls Pattern Misses Top Skort 8817 OOP SUMMER $3.19 Time Remaining: 11d 17h 3m Buy It Now for only: $3.19 |
 SEWING PATTERN Butterick B5308 Misses Summer SUN DRESS CROPPED JACKET sz 18 24 $3.99 Time Remaining: 26d 6h 20m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 OOP MISS CUTE SUMMER PULL ON TOPS BLOUSES SEWING PATTERN 4 12 Simplicity 2650 $7.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 50m |
 Butterick Pattern 5043 Misses Summer Dress 6 18 UNCUT $3.54 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 30m Buy It Now for only: $3.54 |
 2657 Simplicity Pattern Misses Dress Summer Top $5.99 Time Remaining: 5d 1h 23m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Simplicity Misses Summer Split Skirt and Top Two lengths 8299 Uncut 6 12 $4.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 48m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 NEW LOOK 6027 MISSES SUMMER SLEEVELESS FRONT BUTTON SHIRTS SEWING PATTERN 8 18 $3.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 53m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 BUTTERICK 4800 6 SEW EASY MISSES SUMMER TOPS PATTERN SZ 6 8 10 12 NEW $0.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 25m |
 2642 Simplicity Misses Surplice Maxi Summer Dress 14 22 $5.99 Time Remaining: 8d 4h 28m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 SIMPLICITY PATTERN 4279 MISSES SUMMER PARTY THIN STRAP TOP TUNIC 6 8 10 12 14 $6.50 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 1m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 Easy Butterick Pattern 6058 Misses Summer Dress size 8 10 12 David Warren $3.49 Time Remaining: 22d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $3.49 |
 Vogue 9970 Pattern Close Fitting Lined Summer Dress Misses Size 8 10 12 Uncut $3.99 Time Remaining: 27d 17h 41m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Vogue 8814 Misses UC FF Summer Dress Pattern sz6 14 $13.00 Time Remaining: 5d 10h |
 McCALLS PATTERN M6349 Misses Party Club Summer Strapless or Straps Dress 6 14 $9.50 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 47m Buy It Now for only: $9.50 |
 MISS SUMMER SKIRT w MATCHING SHIRT Fabric Pattern 6 10 $2.99 Time Remaining: 10d 4h 33m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 McCalls 6140 VTG 70s Peasant Summer Tops Miss 16 Bust 38 pattern $3.75 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 41m Buy It Now for only: $3.75 |
 Pretty SUMMER DRESS 8 16 18 24 Misses Plus Size $6.95 Time Remaining: 25d 11h 46m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Pattern for Misses SUMMER DRESS JUMPSUIT Sz 4 12 UNCUT Simplicity 7328 EASY $3.99 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 44m |
 BUTTERICK MISSES SUMMER FLARED MOCK WRAP DRESS BELT SEWING PATTERN PLUS SZ 6 26 $8.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 51m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 2926 Misses Threads Magazine EZ SUMMER DRESSES sz 8 16 $8.99 Time Remaining: 17d 19h 3m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 McCalls2742 Misses Lined Semi fitted Summer Tops Pattern Sz 12 14 16 $5.50 Time Remaining: 23h 22m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 McCall Pattern 5401 Miss Plus Sexy Off Shoulder Summer Gathered Top Blouse Shirt $9.99 Time Remaining: 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 SIMPLICITY SEWING PATTERN 0620 PRETTY CHILDS AND MISSES SUMMER DRESS HAT $1.56 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 23m |
 M 5657 Sewing Pattern Uncut Misses Summer Sun Dresses 3 Designs Sz 4 12 $9.95 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 20m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 SEWING PATTERN Simplicity 4220 Misses Easy SPRING SUMMER WARDROBE TOTE sz 8 16 $4.50 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 4m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 M 3243 Sewing Pattern Uncut Misses Empire Waist Summer Dress 5 Designs Size 4 10 $5.50 Time Remaining: 17d 18h 13m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 McCALLS Pattern M4829 Misses Summer Dress Sundress Halter Straps 12 14 16 18 NEW $6.50 Time Remaining: 17d 12h 27m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 Vogue Easy Option Misses Summer Dress 9211 Pattern Size 12 14 Uncut Factory Fold $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 55m |
 Butterick 4132 Sewing Pattern Misses Flutter Spring Summer Tops 8 10 12 $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 18m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Simplicity 2889 Miss 8 18 cute summer dress $3.00 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 34m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 day to evening dress caftan pattern misses 14 16 18 20 22 pullover summer cool $10.99 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 30m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 misses summer PARTY SUNDRESS pattern 14 16 18 20 fitted strap wrap bodice halter $8.50 Time Remaining: 12d 4m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 Simplicity 7860 Misses Size 14 Sewing Pattern Shirt Shorts Pants Blouse Summer $1.56 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 39m Buy It Now for only: $4.72 |
 4128 Butterick Pattern Easy Misses Summer Sundress $5.99 Time Remaining: 7d 20h 50m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Simplicity 2590 Sewing Pattern Misses Easy Summer Dress 8 16 $5.99 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 S 4750 Sewing Pattern Uncut Misses Design Your Own Summer Tops 8 Designs $5.95 Time Remaining: 17d 12h 21m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 Butterick Pattern 4993 Misses Summer Dress 6 22 UNCUT $4.54 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 56m Buy It Now for only: $4.54 |
 Butterick 3031 Misses Vintage Classic Sexy Summer Camisole 14 20 $1.99 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 9m |
 SIMPLICITY 9594 MISSES SUMMER SHIRTS SLEEVE VARIATIONS SEWING PATTERN 6 12 UC $3.99 Time Remaining: 20d 8h 37m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Very EASY Butterick Pattern 6651 Miss Plus Sexy Summer Halter Bustier Tank Top $9.99 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 8m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 SIMPLICITY PATTERN 0704 Misses Round Neck Summer Top 2 Lengths Cap Sleeveless $6.50 Time Remaining: 9d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
Misses Summer
Surviving the Summer Hols
So the Summer Holidays are nearly upon us and I hope you've had your Charlie Chalk Clown's Coat dry cleaned and aired for the next 6 weeks of entertainment!
The school break is a time for relaxation, recovery and re -cooperating energy but it can also feel like a burden of responsibility and an expensive nightmare if you don't get clear about how you'd like to spend the next 6 weeks with your children.
If you think of the next 6 weeks as a trial to be endured then it will indeed feel like an ordeal because you get what you focus on, but if you take just a little bit of time and make just a little change in perspective you'll enjoy it far more.
The school holidays are a lovely opportunity to build memories that will last a lifetime with your kids so think what you'd like them to be saying 10 years from now and how you'd like this time to be remembered.
Keep the fun simple - play cricket in the garden, make your own ice lollies and spend just a half an hour with your kids and watch all your relationships flourish.
Here are some practical tips to keep you positive, upbeat and raring to go!
Plan ahead. It's a great idea to look to your school, local authority or sports centre to see what activities and clubs they offer. If you are a working Mum ask around in your local group of friends to see if you can do a day swap or ask grandparents, other family members, students who are looking for a holiday job or childminders if they will look after your children while you are at work. Another idea is to ask to see if you can work from home or change your hours just for the summer holidays. Being flexible and forward planning is the key to a stress free summer.
Make a chart or fill the diary on the wall with fun days and quiet days so your kids get to know the plan for the week and will stop whining at you "What are we doing today?"
Be creative. Think of some fun activities that are cheap and easy to do at home. Bake a cake, teach your 15 year old to cook spaghetti bolognaise so they will never go hungry, have picnic under a tree in your garden, ride a bike together, walk the dog, look for fairies under stones or try some of these
Digging for Treasure
Your kids can pan for silver and gold right in their own back garden with this summertime sandbox activity.
CRAFT MATERIALS: 20 or so small rocks 1 teaspoon each of silver and gold acrylic paint Waxed paper
Time needed: Under 1 Hour
1. To set it up, first place 20 or so small rocks and 1 teaspoon of silver acrylic paint in a sealable container. Shake the container to coat the rocks, then set them on waxed paper to dry.
2. Next, rinse out the container, add another batch of rocks plus 1 teaspoon of gold acrylic paint, and repeat the process.
3. After the rocks have dried completely, bury them in your sandbox and send kids out with toy shovels and sifters to find the treasure.
Four Square Game for 9-12 year olds
A tap and a bounce keep you in this volley.
WHAT YOU NEED:
Pavement or drive Chalk Ball HOW TO PLAY:
1. Draw a 6- to 10-foot square on a paved surface, such as a driveway.
2. Divide the larger square into four smaller squares, number the squares 1 to 4, and have each child stand in a block.
3. The player in square 4 serves the ball by bouncing it in his square and tapping the ball into another square.
4. The player in that space must tap the ball (after one bounce) into another kid's area, and so on, until someone misses the ball, lets the ball bounce twice, or sends it out of the grid.
5. The player who misses the ball steps out and the remaining players rotate up through the numbered squares. If you are playing with more than four players, a new player enters the game at square 1. The player who is out waits in line to re-enter the game once square 1 is open again.
6. So who's now in square 4 serves the ball to resume play.
Set a personal goal. Perhaps your child would like to swim a width, run in a local charity fun run, help do the local shopping or get the paper for an elderly neighbour or make a collage out of their holiday snaps, or work at the local hospital radio for experience? Just let your child's imagination take hold for a few moments and see what they come up with - it will keep them motivated and busy. Perhaps you could do the same!
Delegate. Get the kids involved in jobs around the house as it teaches them responsibility- so get your 15 year old cutting the grass or your 8 year old laying the table or your toddler putting away their own toys.
Be playful and lighten up! Enjoy this special time with your kids and bounce on the trampoline or the bouncy castle, paint a rainbow or watch "Shrek" again and become more relaxed, playful and childlike in your approach to life. It will put a spring your step and you'll laugh and giggle more which will make everyone feel great!
Get outside more. Read to your kids in the sunshine, let the kids play with leaves and mud and water, paint water pictures with paintbrushes and water so the pictures dry up quickly with no mess, get a sandpit, let them water the plants with watering cans, make perfume from rose petals, grow sunflowers from seed, get them practising their golf by putting into a hoop or just have friends over to make up games with.
Chill out. Be more flexible in their routines and their getting up or going to bed times, be watchful but more flexible in the TV time or computer time. Have the odd treat to eat.
It's a time of replenishing everyone's energy, breaking the rules and having more fun so relax, chill out and enjoy it!!
About the Author
Sue Atkins is a Parent Coach, former Deputy Head with 22 years teaching experience and is an NLP Master Practitioner and Trainerand mother of two teenage children. She has written many books on self esteem, toddlers and teenagers and has a collection of Parenting Made Easy Toolkits available from her website. She is also the author of "Raising Happy Children for Dummies" one in the black and yellow series published worldwide and available from all good bookshops. For more information go to => http://www.positive-parents.com
POLL: Who misses summer?
I hate the cold..
not me. i don't like the heat. i've always preferred the cold.
The Liberty Misses - Summer Tour 2000 - May 30, 2000 - Athens, Greece the Parthenon on the Acropolis