Maternity Size Guidance and Fashion Advice
Dear Marylou answers a reader about selecting pattern sizes during pregnancy. Guidance covers fitting by bust size, lack of specialized maternity pattern makers, and using standard patterns with elastic panels. Readers learn tent dresses help expanding wardrobes, and that polyester knits suit maternity wear with caution on woven fabrics.
Butterick patterns offer Kenzo 9925 and Clavia Ruffin 3603
The Butterick catalog features Kenzo style 9925 a coat cape sewn in a light fabric or used as a tent coat dress and Clavia Ruffin style 3603 with a small shoulder yoke V neck and lapels. Both come in sizes B through 16 and are suited for repeat use in sewing projects.
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Women face long odds to reach top federal posts says expert
Political scientist Irene Lyong Murphy warned at a Barnard College event that women will need about 150 more years to hold 29 percent of top government jobs. She noted 1968 to 1975 gains, cited wage gaps, and that 18 congresswomen are currently serving.
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Growing green onion blades in a sunny window
A simple method to keep green onions year round uses a paper cup with a tissue bottom to hold water. Place the cup in a sunny window and watch the onion greens sprout anew.
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