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Dear Cath - Friday 1st May 2015

Q. I am looking for cheap sewing patterns from 8 months to toddler for little girls, do you know where they can be found. I do not want to purchase off the internet. Julie

A. Julie you'll find plenty of patterns in op shops for 50 cents or $1 each.  Many of them will be vintage. I've picked up beautiful patterns over the years for children's, women's and men's clothes. Look at the style rather than the fabric and imagine it in a fashionable colour or print and you'll see the possibilities of those old patterns straight away. Just because there is a lot of lace or rick-rack trim on the picture doesn't mean you need to use it.

Otherwise haunt garage sales, trash'n'treasure markets the like for bargain patterns.

Q. I would like to make the Moo Yoghurt but don't have a large enough Thermos and have never really seen a big Thermos. Can I use something other than a Thermos? I was thinking of the Easiyo maker but not sure if it would work. Any ideas??? Thanks Sharyn

A.You were asking about a large thermos for MOO yoghurt. The Easiyo thermos is fine if you have one, it is just a giant thermos, nothing special. They usually come on sale a couple of times a year for around $15 but keep your eye out at op shops - you'll pick up just the thermos for around $3 - $5 and you can use any jar with a lid that fits in it.

Q. Hi there I was wondering two things. Firstly what can I add to the washing powder to make it smell nice and the second thing is do you have a recipe for fabric softener. Louise Johnson

A.You can add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to your wash when you add your washing powder if you want a fragrance.

I don't use fabric softener, with Cheapskates washing powder there is no need for softeners as it has nothing but soap, borax and washing soda in it. There are no fillers to stick to the fabrics. If you want to use a fabric softener 1/2 cup white vinegar in the rinse cycle will do the job. Your clothes won't smell of vinegar after they are dry either.
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