Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes Part 4

[HeatherSue]

LOL!! Thanks for the drooling smiley!!

Here you go

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OK, we had the coolest day today. The Doodlebops are going to be at Altell Arena tomorrow, but we aren't getting to go. I haven't even told dd4 about it. Well, I heard the end of a commercial a couple of days ago about them signing autographs at a Wal-Mart somewhere in town. So I called today to find out when & where & it all worked out so we got to go meet them. DD4 just had this absolutely amazed look on her face when I told her what we were going to do & sdhe gave me the biggest hug ever! When we got there & she could finally see them in front of us, she just grinned & giggled like you wouldn't believe. She was so excited! They signed her cd liner notes & talked to her & gave her high 5's. She wore her Minnie dot top & since it's finally decided to be fall around here & had her wear her black long sleeved top under it. DeeDee told her she looked just like Minnie Mouse. I think that made dd's day as much as anything else. I've got a few pics, I just need to get them uploaded.

[Cindy B Good]

where or where did you find this fabric???? my ds would FLIP OUT for this!!

At JoAnn's December 2006. :teeth: I was there today to get new Star Wars fabric, looked high & low....none this year.:confused: I'll have to take a look at Hancock next week, I guess. I'm not sure I'll be able to find the exact stuff this year, but he definitely want Star Wars pjs. (This pair won't be for the Christmas Eve pj exchange)

he suggested that emma be yoda and ride on his back!:rotfl: i told him no cause shes almost as big as he is and weighs almost as much too! :yoda: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl:

I bookmarked the jedi robe too!:) JoAnn's had .99 patterns, so I picked up McCalls 5840...but I think it'll be too big for DS(3) & it looks complicated. I never thought about using even a red riding hood cape, great idea! As long as it has a hood, that's all DS wants-so he can swoosh it back & fight with his light saber!:darth: :rotfl:

[Disney 4 Me]

I know I already told about my labor, but after reading everyone's, I want to add.

DD#1 - My water broke AT WORK around 2:00 PM, which was actually fun. My girlfriends took me home to get my stuff and then to the hospital. I was given pitocin since the contractions hadn't started. My blood pressure was sky high so I had to lay down on my left side. I received Stadol (yuck!) and then finally an epidural around 6:00 AM. DD was born at 12:03 PM. 6 lbs. 18 in. The cord was wrapped around her neck twice and she was given oxygen. She cried a few seconds later. Her birthday is 02/20/2002. I always liked her date.

DD#2 - I was having a dream that my water broke late Sunday night and when I called my mom, she was disappointed that it was Sunday. She wanted me to go into labor over the weekend. I woke up from the dream when my water broke and it was late Sunday night! Weird! Went to the hospital and there were no beds. I waited until around 7:30 AM and then finally got a bed. I was given Stadol (yuck!) and asked for an epidural. By the time they got around to getting me one, I was already a 9 and it was too late. My first thought was, "Oh, my! This is gonna hurt!" At one point, the doctor told me that I should put as much energy into pushing as I did at screaming. :rotfl: They had to use a vaccuum to get her out. Now that HURT! Remember - no epidural. She was born at 9:43 AM. 5 lbs. 10 oz. 19 in.

Ds - I was having contractions and had a doctor's appt at 10:15 AM. I was seeing the midwife and was wondering if she would send me to the hospital. She sent me home and told me to take a warm bath. I debated about going to WalMart to get a few last minute things, but I was pretty uncomfortable so went home and took a bath. That didn't help the contractions. I called DH at work around 11:30 and told him to come home. We arrived at the hospital about 12:10 and the first thing I said was that I wanted an epidural. There was NO WAY I wanted to go thru another labor like DD#2. The nurses tried giving me Stadol. I said No, give me an epidural. Well, I didn't get anything. DS decided to come. I was at the hospital about 1/2 hour. DS was born at 12:46 PM. 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 20 in. Funnily, the midwife who sent me home 2 hours prior was the one who delivered him. I always wondered if she thought she should have sent me to the hospital. Good thing I didn't go to WalMart!

[SallyfromDE]

WOW!!!! Are you the one who put out the request for little pieces of Disney fabric a while back? (I can't "bemember"). Please do a tutorial so we can all CASE (or CAB in my case) you! I love LOVE LOVE it! Maybe I'll do a princess themed one since I have a Boatload of different princess fabrics.

That wasn't me. But it's a good idea!! Very easy to make. I took a sweatshirt, a size larger then you wear, cut it apart. You don't need squares, just different sizes and put them in any sort of angle you want. Zig Zag them down. When your done, do a freehand stitching all over it. It's a quilter foot. Put the sweatshirt back together. Cut down the front of the shirt, round off the corners. I made my own bias tape and edged it. I got it from a pattern at the quilt store, but I think the same woman has it on a Butterick pattern. 4056.

[billwendy]

hi -

i saw star wars flannel at joann's the other night - i think it was blue with star wars words - maybe yoda too???? something like that - so maby you could make jammies out of that?

wendy

[princesssfws]

My L/D stories aren't quite as dramatic as all of yours but here you go:

I was on bed rest with 1st DD for toxemia. At 37 1/2 wk check up she was head down ready to go. At 38 1/2 weeks she had somehow flipped herself and was in a pike position breech. The dr tried to turn her but no luck. Had a c-section but since she was pike position she was not budging, so 2 drs had to get and push on my belly to get her out. I didn't feel a thing during delivery but for the next 24 hrs I was throwing up constantly. Then the Pharmacy couldn't find our insurance info at 10 pm at night and didn't want to give my husband my pain meds, he came home empty handed. You can bet I sent him right back to get some and not to come home if he didn't.

2nd DD - I went into labor driving home from dinner on our way to open Christmas presents with family in town before Christmas. My DH kept complaining he had to go to the bathroom. He didn't quite grasp that I was in labor. We opened a few presents and then went in at about 9:30 pm. They gave me pitocin and broke my water to speed things along. My poor dr was also pg and due in a month and she was on call. DD was born at 5:59 am at 9 lbs 1/2 oz. Wonder epidural I didn't feel a thing, pushed for about 10 minutes and had a very small episiotomy.

DS was by far the easiest. My water broke at 1:30 am. I went in and they just let everything progress itself. Started labor at 3:30 am got my wonderful epidural and delivered DS at 9:00 am. The only problem was that there was a shift change and no one was checking my progress so I had to tell them that he was ready to come. They couldn't get the dr on call to answer the page (he is no longer with the group and is now doing lipodisolve) so the midwife came. DS was 7 lbs 11 oz (3 wks early). I pushed for about 15 mins and had no episiotomy.

So for all those reading that may not have kids or only 1 childbirth is not always scary or painful.

[Disney 4 Me]

That wasn't me. But it's a good idea!! Very easy to make. I took a sweatshirt, a size larger then you wear, cut it apart. You don't need squares, just different sizes and put them in any sort of angle you want. Zig Zag them down. When your done, do a freehand stitching all over it. It's a quilter foot. Put the sweatshirt back together. Cut down the front of the shirt, round off the corners. I made my own bias tape and edged it. I got it from a pattern at the quilt store, but I think the same woman has it on a Butterick pattern. 4056.

Wow, you're right, that does sound easy to make. Of course SOUNDS easy and IS easy are two very different things. But I may try this some day.

[t-beri]

I am officially turning into the daughter my Mother always wanted!:scared1: :laughing:

Yes, I know how to crochet too! Geez, I am such a girl!

All this talk about fur cuffs got me thinking!:idea:

You all are a bunch of ENABLERS!!

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Princess Leigh thinks she's a "model"! Good thing you can't see her legs in these photos!:rotfl:

If it makes you feel better my FIL just made his own tie for his halloween costume.. We are doing a 1920's theme and the guys are being gangsters and he said to my MIL what was he gonna do for a tie, she said she had some of her dress fabric left and they could match and low and behold he went and got an old tie (didn't even tear it down) and made his own tie. He is the most NON girly guy I've ever met, so there is still hope for you.;)


I'd like to jump in w/ Castlecreations and say farewell, we leave tomorrow. I am still having issues w/ the dress, the corset bodice was too small, the straps were too far apart and the gathering thread on my double ruffle keeps breaking.. so I have to go try to get this finished, w/ any luck I will post pics tomorrow or once we get out there.

Have a great week, I'll be back w/ pics and stories next weekend.

...t.

[disneymommieof2]

Cindy B Good- I was wondering what is a pj exchange??

So glad everyone made it through their L/D - I think it is Best not to tell those 1st time preggo moms all the details- it might scare them to much!!! :rotfl2:
Busy day tomorrow got meetings then off to my grammies to get my costume done- I'll get pictures posted soon as I can!!!
Wish me luck-

[t-beri]

You know I always say goodbye too soon...

I SWEAR we are SO not going to WDW!!!! Everyone is tired and cranky and STRESSED out. My inlaws, my hubby...if I have to stay in a 2 BR villa for 7 days with all of them I am going to to be miserable!!! GRRRR, why is it I am the only one who can ever just pull up my big girl pants and deal w/ situations when they arise? My MIL's all " I didn't go to sleep until 1 last night" Yeah, I haven't gone to sleep until 1 every flippin' night this week- I went to bed at 4:30 2 nights ago.. But I'm not B*&^%iING at everyone else am I??? All I did was ask DH if something he packed was necessary as it was a large item and got my head bit off!!! I am seriously considering calling the whole thing off!!!

Okay venting over, please return to your previously scheduled program.

[disneymommieof2]

Sorry about the in- laws and getting your head bit off- I hate when everyone gets stressed and cranky!!! My in-laws wanted to go on a house boat "Vacation" (I use that word loosely) And that is exactly why!! I really don't think it would be much fun to spend a week with all those people on a boat!! where would we go when when wanted to choke each other- in the lake!!!! So glad we got out of that one!!!

[karebear1]

Well HeatherSUe..... I tried my very best, I shrunk my pic down to avatar size (according to photobucklet) but the DIS says it's still too big. Any other suggestions??

[teresajoy]

Here you go

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drooling/drooling-4.gif



OK, we had the coolest day today. The Doodlebops are going to be at Altell Arena tomorrow, but we aren't getting to go. I haven't even told dd4 about it. Well, I heard the end of a commercial a couple of days ago about them signing autographs at a Wal-Mart somewhere in town. So I called today to find out when & where & it all worked out so we got to go meet them. DD4 just had this absolutely amazed look on her face when I told her what we were going to do & sdhe gave me the biggest hug ever! When we got there & she could finally see them in front of us, she just grinned & giggled like you wouldn't believe. She was so excited! They signed her cd liner notes & talked to her & gave her high 5's. She wore her Minnie dot top & since it's finally decided to be fall around here & had her wear her black long sleeved top under it. DeeDee told her she looked just like Minnie Mouse. I think that made dd's day as much as anything else. I've got a few pics, I just need to get them uploaded.

That sounds fun!!! We need some pictures!

Good thing I didn't go to WalMart!
THAT is an understatement!!! Can you imagine if you had?????:scared1:

My L/D stories aren't quite as dramatic as all of yours but here you go:

I was on bed rest with 1st DD for toxemia. At 37 1/2 wk check up she was head down ready to go. At 38 1/2 weeks she had somehow flipped herself and was in a pike position breech. The dr tried to turn her but no luck. Had a c-section but since she was pike position she was not budging, so 2 drs had to get and push on my belly to get her out. I didn't feel a thing during delivery but for the next 24 hrs I was throwing up constantly. Then the Pharmacy couldn't find our insurance info at 10 pm at night and didn't want to give my husband my pain meds, he came home empty handed. You can bet I sent him right back to get some and not to come home if he didn't.

2nd DD - I went into labor driving home from dinner on our way to open Christmas presents with family in town before Christmas. My DH kept complaining he had to go to the bathroom. He didn't quite grasp that I was in labor. We opened a few presents and then went in at about 9:30 pm. They gave me pitocin and broke my water to speed things along. My poor dr was also pg and due in a month and she was on call. DD was born at 5:59 am at 9 lbs 1/2 oz. Wonder epidural I didn't feel a thing, pushed for about 10 minutes and had a very small episiotomy.

DS was by far the easiest. My water broke at 1:30 am. I went in and they just let everything progress itself. Started labor at 3:30 am got my wonderful epidural and delivered DS at 9:00 am. The only problem was that there was a shift change and no one was checking my progress so I had to tell them that he was ready to come. They couldn't get the dr on call to answer the page (he is no longer with the group and is now doing lipodisolve) so the midwife came. DS was 7 lbs 11 oz (3 wks early). I pushed for about 15 mins and had no episiotomy.

So for all those reading that may not have kids or only 1 childbirth is not always scary or painful.

Now THAT is the way to have babies! My Mom had a really easy time with labor and delivery, so silly me always assumed that I would too! :laughing:

[Jajone]

For all y'all without avatars by your username- why don't you have an avatar by your username? If you're not sure what an avatar is, mine is Tessa with Cinderella there on the left.

I never took the tijme to figure it out. Now I have an avatar, but tomorrow will work on a personal one. Now to figure out the siggy thing. How does everyone get a ticker on there?

My labor stories are the ones first time moms should hear! All 3 were less than 3 hours. I was 4 cm 4 weeks before delivery with all three and delivered 12 days early with all of them. DD8 decided to come on her own. My water broke just after we got home from the pumpkin patch. We went to the hospital, but never had a contraction the entire night. Doc broke my water fully the next am and started pitocin. I was young and nieve and didn't want pain meds, especially an epidural. Never asked for anything and was "blowing" in the shower for what seemed like forever when the nurse finally sked if I wanted to be checked. Everyone was shocked I was ready to oush. One hour later I had an 8 pound baby girl.

DS6 was much easier. I was induced for being uncomfortable and 4 cm early again. Doc broke my water and contraction started immediately. 2 1/2 hours later and 2 big pushes I had an 8 pound baby boy. I asked for nubaine and was told I was at 8 cm. Nurse blew the vein and by the time she got the nubaine working I was already pushing.

DS15mos was different all together. I was induced again by breaking my water 12 days early. NO contractions this time for an hour. I was afraid of getting pitocin again. Finally they started pretty strong. I walked for as long as I could and then rocked. I kept complaining of an aching back, not realizing I was having back labor. Finally asked and received nubaine when I was at 8 and begain pushing 5 minutes later. This time pushing lasted 30 min because he was sunny side up and would not turn. No wander my back hurt so much. He was 9 pounds 12 days early.

Thank God my doc listened to me and allowed me to go early. I can relate to the fear of an 11 pound baby! My mother had an 11 and 12 pound baby as her last 2, but they were late.

[teresajoy]

You know I always say goodbye too soon...

I SWEAR we are SO not going to WDW!!!! Everyone is tired and cranky and STRESSED out. My inlaws, my hubby...if I have to stay in a 2 BR villa for 7 days with all of them I am going to to be miserable!!! GRRRR, why is it I am the only one who can ever just pull up my big girl pants and deal w/ situations when they arise? My MIL's all " I didn't go to sleep until 1 last night" Yeah, I haven't gone to sleep until 1 every flippin' night this week- I went to bed at 4:30 2 nights ago.. But I'm not B*&^%iING at everyone else am I??? All I did was ask DH if something he packed was necessary as it was a large item and got my head bit off!!! I am seriously considering calling the whole thing off!!!

Okay venting over, please return to your previously scheduled program.


Well, I'm glad you posted! If you didn't post soon, I was going to make Steph go check on you to make sure you weren't attacked by the giant ruffle!

I HATE the last few days before we go on vacation! UGGGH!! Brian and I are always arguing about some stupid thing! But, then, once we actually get going on the vacation, it turns out ok. I'm sure you will be fine! Vacation preperation is stressful! :hug: :grouphug:

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Good morning wonderful people! Have a magical day!

I'm off to do some actual work at my actual job. What a sad state of affairs!

[PiperPizzaz]

If you all are having avatar problems you can ask me. If you have it to the right pixel dimensions 100x100 (at 72 dpi) you are probably over the kb limit which is 3.9 kb. If you are using Photoshop you can use the 'save for web' option and that will show you how big it will be and you can adjust before it actually saves.

The KB number will actually vary depending on how many colors/shades are in your image.

[teresajoy]

Wow, it was a slow night!

!!!!!!!GOOD MORNING!!!!!!!

The kiddos have the day off from school for conferences today. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[100AcrePrincess]

I missed the adorable "Mommy look! I can;t believe it!" face. :sad1: This is just after the 1st round of silly giggles after she saw the Doodblebops.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/2007_10250048.jpg

This is Rooney being silly with her. They were all just great with her. She got shy once it was our turn & didn't want to say much.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/2007_10250050.jpg

[HeatherSue]

Wow, it was a slow night!

!!!!!!!GOOD MORNING!!!!!!!

The kiddos have the day off from school for conferences today. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Hey! You're awake! I didn't want to call and wake you up. But, I'm going to call you now and see if you're feeling better and if you want to get together and do something fun today. I really needed to post this on the boards, didn't I?

[HeatherSue]

Wow, that is too cool that you actually got to meet them!! DD is absolutely adorable!!

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[HeatherSue]

Need help with your avatar?
Sorry to shout, but I have the sneaking suspiscion(sp?) that most don't read my long posts. Otherwise, how come no one commented on the story about Tessa outside, naked, pooping on the deck when she was 2. :rotfl2: Either that, or you're just considering calling social services...

Anyhoo, if anyone needs help with resizing their personal picture to make into an avatar, just PM me. You can upload your picture to photobucket and I'll e-mail you the downsized version.

[UtahMama]

You know I always say goodbye too soon...

I SWEAR we are SO not going to WDW!!!! Everyone is tired and cranky and STRESSED out. My inlaws, my hubby...if I have to stay in a 2 BR villa for 7 days with all of them I am going to to be miserable!!! GRRRR, why is it I am the only one who can ever just pull up my big girl pants and deal w/ situations when they arise? My MIL's all " I didn't go to sleep until 1 last night" Yeah, I haven't gone to sleep until 1 every flippin' night this week- I went to bed at 4:30 2 nights ago.. But I'm not B*&^%iING at everyone else am I??? All I did was ask DH if something he packed was necessary as it was a large item and got my head bit off!!! I am seriously considering calling the whole thing off!!!

Okay venting over, please return to your previously scheduled program.

You poor thing! You can DO it! Think of their behavior as entertainment!!!! Works for me with my darling extended family of ill-behaved rednecks!!!
We don't mind venting!
:hug:
I missed the adorable "Mommy look! I can;t believe it!" face. :sad1: This is just after the 1st round of silly giggles after she saw the Doodblebops.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10250048.jpg

This is Rooney being silly with her. They were all just great with her. She got shy once it was our turn & didn't want to say much.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10250050.jpg
Oh how cute she is!
I just love the DoodleBops! HOW FUN! I love when kids become suddenly shy...then they talk about it later on in the day and leave out the part where they didn't actually make eye-contact with the character!!!! ;)

[karebear1]

OK.... in honor of HEATHER SUE and TERESA too..... my NEW AVATAR should now be revealed.

Yeah..... that's me- just don't laugh too hard. I dress like this for church on Sunday- people are ALWAYS trying to copy my style.... but let's face it........... they can't! It takes a person with a certain penasch (sp?) to dress the way I do.... and the only person I know who even comes close is.... Miss Piggy. So, this avatar is also dedicated, of course, to UTAHMAMA... enjoy!

[karebear1]

YEAH HEATHER!!!!! IT WORKED!!!! THANKS!

[eeyore3847]

I missed the adorable "Mommy look! I can;t believe it!" face. :sad1: This is just after the 1st round of silly giggles after she saw the Doodblebops.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/2007_10250048.jpg


was this at DW.. didn't know they had a meet and great

[UtahMama]

LOOOOOOVE IT!!!!

Karebear, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!! You DO have Panache, sister!

[LisaZoe]

OK.... in honor of HEATHER SUE and TERESA too..... my NEW AVATAR should now be revealed.

Yeah..... that's me- just don't laugh too hard. I dress like this for church on Sunday- people are ALWAYS trying to copy my style.... but let's face it........... they can't! It takes a person with a certain penasch (sp?) to dress the way I do.... and the only person I know who even comes close is.... Miss Piggy. So, this avatar is also dedicated, of course, to UTAHMAMA... enjoy!

:rotfl: Your comment about dressing this way for church made me remember a woman from our church 30+ years ago. She was a beautician and kept her hair a light blond... and big! For some occasions, though, she'd use KoolAid (unsweetened) to tint her hair to match her outfit. I swear it looked like she had a big pile of cotton candy on her head some weeks. We were very impressed... back then. :rolleyes1

FYI - I have used KoolAid to add color to my hair for fun. I don't have bleached hair but it still shows up a little. However, it doesn't wash out immediately so I thought I'd better add this warning in case someone wants to try it out. popcorn::

[100AcrePrincess]

was this at DW.. didn't know they had a meet and great

It was at a Wal-Mart in Little Rock. They have a concert here tonight. I just happened to hear about it on the radio.

[bsusanmb]

Avatar...thought that was a place to buy meat...well, it's close to that...that's an abatar or something...

why don't they just call it a little picture under your name for folks like me who don't get the lingo?

[my*2*angels]

I missed the adorable "Mommy look! I can;t believe it!" face. :sad1: This is just after the 1st round of silly giggles after she saw the Doodblebops.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10250048.jpg

This is Rooney being silly with her. They were all just great with her. She got shy once it was our turn & didn't want to say much.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10250050.jpg

Your daughter is adorable! I bet she was in AWE!

OK.... in honor of HEATHER SUE and TERESA too..... my NEW AVATAR should now be revealed.
Yeah..... that's me- just don't laugh too hard. I dress like this for church on Sunday- people are ALWAYS trying to copy my style.... but let's face it........... they can't! It takes a person with a certain penasch (sp?) to dress the way I do.... and the only person I know who even comes close is.... Miss Piggy. So, this avatar is also dedicated, of course, to UTAHMAMA... enjoy!

LOVE IT! Miss Piggy has always been my favorite! Still have my miss piggy doll from when I was 2!

[Disney 4 Me]

Need help with your avatar?
Sorry to shout, but I have the sneaking suspiscion(sp?) that most don't read my long posts. Otherwise, how come no one commented on the story about Tessa outside, naked, pooping on the deck when she was 2. :rotfl2: Either that, or you're just considering calling social services...

Anyhoo, if anyone needs help with resizing their personal picture to make into an avatar, just PM me. You can upload your picture to photobucket and I'll e-mail you the downsized version.

I don't have an avatar and I enjoy reading your long posts. I sometimes only have a minute or two to play "catch up" on this thread, so it's hard to comment. When I get some time, I'll have to look into this avatar stuff.

I loved the Tessa story. When my DD5 was 2, she was ALWAYS naked. Luckily, my parents pool is in the back of their house. She NEVER liked to have on a wet bathing suit. As soon as it touched the water, off it came.

[lori123]

Hi All!
I am so far behind - I have been super busy lately with no time for computer! I am going to go back and check out all the cute outfits today - but I may not be able to post on them all since I have several days to look at. I wanted to post a pic of what I was working on. The kids have a day at school each year called Great American Day - where each class dresses up like a certain period of time. These pictures are of my "pioneers". I tell you - Emma's dress was brutal!!! The dress itself was 6 pieces sewn together with some funky seams - the arms were two pieces - and then 11 buttons and button holes!!!! I had to hand sew the arm lace since it didn't fit on the arm of my machine. I definately got comfortable with my seam ripper on this one. Emma LOVES it though - calls it her "Laura" dress. The bonnet is a little big since the dress I made in a size 4 and the bonnet is for sizes 4,5 & 6. Oh - and I forgot to get a picture of her showing off the oh so cute pantaloons I made too!!!
L

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[eeyore3847]

It was at a Wal-Mart in Little Rock. They have a concert here tonight. I just happened to hear about it on the radio.

how fun is that! Have to check our area to see if they are coming here. last fall we went to the doodlebops concert. now sadly she is not into them anymore.
Lori

[mommyof3princess]

Ok DD# 1. I went full term got induced the day of my due date. Started at 11:00am July 10 and she was delivered after many complications and placenta seperation by emergency c-section. on July 11 2001 at 1:49 pm Megan was born.



Twins YIKES. contractions at 22 weeks. (scary) 2 times pre term labor one high blood pressure visit.
I carried them all the way to 39 weeks. I begged the Dr with the promise to have my hubby stop at the local store and get him a banana cream pie. (I was desperate to get those babies out.) So he scheduled me for a c-section for that night and sent me upstairs. Woo hoo. I wattled up to l and d and they hooked me up to all the monitors X 2 for twins. Hubby was still at work and I was by myself. Yea me. No one bothered to check to see if I was dilated at all past the 3 from the week before. Ok fast forward Everything went great in the O.R. we joked and talked it was great I even keep reminding him not to forget to tie my tubes. I came out ok no pain and finally got to my room in post. . They brought me my babies and I got to hold them my mom sis and grandma finally left. And the is where it went down hill from there. I starting bleeding uncontrollably bad. My hubby checked under my blankets that were now bloody on top grabbed the babies from me put them in the cradles and ran for a nurse. They came running in and looked and pushed my hubby out the door and shut it on him. There were buzzers and intercoms and pagers going off. I was rushed back to l And D and prepped for surgery I was hem raged and if they couldn't stop it I was going to have to have surgery.

Well they finally got it to stop. ( it was close) They said when it was done and over with that I was fully
dilated and no one knew I was that far. I had to stay there for observation over night before I could go back to my room to see my babies. Everything from then on went well I was informed at my released that I was glued shut and i should have a easy recovery. Which I did. And by the way twins A Emily was born at 22:22 weighing 6 LB 11 oz and twin B Samantha born at 22:23 weighting 7 LB 3 OZ. On May 26 2005. And yes my hubby did stop to buy the Dr his banana cream pie on the way to the hospital.

Sorry If i grossed anyone out but I wanted to share my stories to.

[princesssfws]

Here is my DD7 wearing the sock monkey twirl skirt.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Halloween07036.jpg

Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend.

I have an idea for a double layer stripwork twirl skirt I need to get working on. But I was spoiled with the squares for the sock monkey being already cut, I'm dreading cutting the strips for this new one.

[my*2*angels]

Hi All!
I am so far behind - I have been super busy lately with no time for computer! I am going to go back and check out all the cute outfits today - but I may not be able to post on them all since I have several days to look at. I wanted to post a pic of what I was working on. The kids have a day at school each year called Great American Day - where each class dresses up like a certain period of time. These pictures are of my "pioneers". I tell you - Emma's dress was brutal!!! The dress itself was 6 pieces sewn together with some funky seams - the arms were two pieces - and then 11 buttons and button holes!!!! I had to hand sew the arm lace since it didn't fit on the arm of my machine. I definately got comfortable with my seam ripper on this one. Emma LOVES it though - calls it her "Laura" dress. The bonnet is a little big since the dress I made in a size 4 and the bonnet is for sizes 4,5 & 6. Oh - and I forgot to get a picture of her showing off the oh so cute pantaloons I made too!!!
L

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1474.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1479.jpg

They are absolutely adorable! You did a great job on the outfits, it was worth all of the hassle!:thumbsup2

[teresajoy]

I missed the adorable "Mommy look! I can;t believe it!" face. :sad1: This is just after the 1st round of silly giggles after she saw the Doodblebops.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10250048.jpg

This is Rooney being silly with her. They were all just great with her. She got shy once it was our turn & didn't want to say much.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10250050.jpg

Your daughter is adorable!!!!! What a beauty!!!! It looks like it was a lot of fun!
Hey! You're awake! I didn't want to call and wake you up. But, I'm going to call you now and see if you're feeling better and if you want to get together and do something fun today. I really needed to post this on the boards, didn't I?

yeah, yeah, I'm awake, and feeling a bit better, and yes, i think this ALL needed to be posted on the boards! ;-) See you in a little bit heather! (Still waiting for Brian to leave!)
OK.... in honor of HEATHER SUE and TERESA too..... my NEW AVATAR should now be revealed.

Yeah..... that's me- just don't laugh too hard. I dress like this for church on Sunday- people are ALWAYS trying to copy my style.... but let's face it........... they can't! It takes a person with a certain penasch (sp?) to dress the way I do.... and the only person I know who even comes close is.... Miss Piggy. So, this avatar is also dedicated, of course, to UTAHMAMA... enjoy!

WOO HOOO!!!! YIPPEE YEAHA!!! I love it!!!!

:rotfl: Your comment about dressing this way for church made me remember a woman from our church 30+ years ago. She was a beautician and kept her hair a light blond... and big! For some occasions, though, she'd use KoolAid (unsweetened) to tint her hair to match her outfit. I swear it looked like she had a big pile of cotton candy on her head some weeks. We were very impressed... back then. :rolleyes1

FYI - I have used KoolAid to add color to my hair for fun. I don't have bleached hair but it still shows up a little. However, it doesn't wash out immediately so I thought I'd better add this warning in case someone wants to try it out. popcorn::


I love it! My Mom use to tell us about a lady she knew who died her hair pink. An older lady, I mean. Thanks for the warning about the Kool Aid though!

Avatar...thought that was a place to buy meat...well, it's close to that...that's an abatar or something...

why don't they just call it a little picture under your name for folks like me who don't get the lingo?

You are silly Susan! You might not know the lingo, but you know how to do it!

Your daughter is adorable! I bet she was in AWE!



LOVE IT! Miss Piggy has always been my favorite! Still have my miss piggy doll from when I was 2!

Heather has a Miss Piggy puppet that is pretty cool. She got it when she was little. My parents always use to give us presents when we drove to Florida, I'm pretty sure that's when she got it. A loooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnng looooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago. ;)

I don't have an avatar and I enjoy reading your long posts. I sometimes only have a minute or two to play "catch up" on this thread, so it's hard to comment. When I get some time, I'll have to look into this avatar stuff.

I loved the Tessa story. When my DD5 was 2, she was ALWAYS naked. Luckily, my parents pool is in the back of their house. She NEVER liked to have on a wet bathing suit. As soon as it touched the water, off it came.

Couldn't stand a wet bathing suit! I didn't fully comprehend what you meant for a minute there!! That is so funny!
Hi All!
I am so far behind - I have been super busy lately with no time for computer! I am going to go back and check out all the cute outfits today - but I may not be able to post on them all since I have several days to look at. I wanted to post a pic of what I was working on. The kids have a day at school each year called Great American Day - where each class dresses up like a certain period of time. These pictures are of my "pioneers". I tell you - Emma's dress was brutal!!! The dress itself was 6 pieces sewn together with some funky seams - the arms were two pieces - and then 11 buttons and button holes!!!! I had to hand sew the arm lace since it didn't fit on the arm of my machine. I definately got comfortable with my seam ripper on this one. Emma LOVES it though - calls it her "Laura" dress. The bonnet is a little big since the dress I made in a size 4 and the bonnet is for sizes 4,5 & 6. Oh - and I forgot to get a picture of her showing off the oh so cute pantaloons I made too!!!
L

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1474.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1479.jpg

They are adorable!!! Your daughter looks so precious in her "Laura" dress.

My brother David had a Daniel Boone costume that he use to wear ALLLLL the time!!! I mean ALLLL the time! For years! One time, the hat was under the couch, and my Mom reached under there and felt that hat! She let out SUCH A SCREAM!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

Ok DD# 1. I went full term got induced the day of my due date. Started at 11:00am July 10 and she was delivered after many complications and placenta seperation by emergency c-section. on July 11 2001 at 1:49 pm Megan was born.



Twins YIKES. contractions at 22 weeks. (scary) 2 times pre term labor one high blood pressure visit.
I carried them all the way to 39 weeks. I begged the Dr with the promise to have my hubby stop at the local store and get him a banana cream pie. (I was desperate to get those babies out.) So he scheduled me for a c-section for that night and sent me upstairs. Woo hoo. I wattled up to l and d and they hooked me up to all the monitors X 2 for twins. Hubby was still at work and I was by myself. Yea me. No one bothered to check to see if I was dilated at all past the 3 from the week before. Ok fast forward Everything went great in the O.R. we joked and talked it was great I even keep reminding him not to forget to tie my tubes. I came out ok no pain and finally got to my room in post. . They brought me my babies and I got to hold them my mom sis and grandma finally left. And the is where it went down hill from there. I starting bleeding uncontrollably bad. My hubby checked under my blankets that were now bloody on top grabbed the babies from me put them in the cradles and ran for a nurse. They came running in and looked and pushed my hubby out the door and shut it on him. There were buzzers and intercoms and pagers going off. I was rushed back to l And D and prepped for surgery I was hem raged and if they couldn't stop it I was going to have to have surgery.

Well they finally got it to stop. ( it was close) They said when it was done and over with that I was fully
dilated and no one knew I was that far. I had to stay there for observation over night before I could go back to my room to see my babies. Everything from then on went well I was informed at my released that I was glued shut and i should have a easy recovery. Which I did. And by the way twins A Emily was born at 22:22 weighing 6 LB 11 oz and twin B Samantha born at 22:23 weighting 7 LB 3 OZ. On May 26 2005. And yes my hubby did stop to buy the Dr his banana cream pie on the way to the hospital.

Sorry If i grossed anyone out but I wanted to share my stories to.

That sounds scary! Thanks for sharing!

[my*2*angels]

Here is my DD7 wearing the sock monkey twirl skirt.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_Halloween07036.jpg

Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend.

I have an idea for a double layer stripwork twirl skirt I need to get working on. But I was spoiled with the squares for the sock monkey being already cut, I'm dreading cutting the strips for this new one.

Even cuter on! I love this and must case it!:rotfl:

[celerystalker]

Need help with your avatar?
Sorry to shout, but I have the sneaking suspiscion(sp?) that most don't read my long posts. Otherwise, how come no one commented on the story about Tessa outside, naked, pooping on the deck when she was 2. :rotfl2: Either that, or you're just considering calling social services...

Anyhoo, if anyone needs help with resizing their personal picture to make into an avatar, just PM me. You can upload your picture to photobucket and I'll e-mail you the downsized version.

You caught me. This thread goes so fast that I usually just look at the pretty pictures and only read every once in awhile.
I also have a habit of getting you and your sister confused.


I did go on your blog thingie one time though and read about you and your husband.
or your sister and her husband. :rotfl2:
I get confused too easily!!!!

But from now on, I will be sure to skim your posts for any interesting poop stories. :hug:

[mommyof3princess]

That sounds scary! Thanks for sharing![/QUOTE]


It was scary I told my hubby as they pushed me by him he better not leave the hospital till they know i am ok. Thanks.

[glorib]

OK, HeatherSue - just because you asked (and it was about time I did) I got myself an avatar AND a siggy! I'm a cool kid now!

Next up, my labor stories. I loved reading everyone's so I'll share mine, too.


With DS (4), my water broke on its own at 4:30 in the morning on March 2, 2003. I add the date in because I REALLY wanted his birthday to be 3/3/03. I had gone to bed at like 1:30 or so in the morning that night, got up at about 4:30 go pee for the millionth time that night. As I got up off the toilet, I just felt a HUGE gush. (hope this isn't TMI) And it just kept gushing, so I sat back down on the toilet. When I finally slowed to a trickle, I took a shower quick, then woke up DH who did not believe me at first. (Admittedly, I have this bad habit of playing jokes on him.) I finally convinced him that this was real, so we called the hospital and headed there. This was my first baby, so of course I had had a bag packed since like week 20, LOL.

Well, about halfway to the hospital, I realized that I didn't pack anything to do - like a book, cards, movies - you know, something to take my mind off of labor? Ha. Well, I wasn't really contracting yet, so I made DH go back and pick some movies to take with us. Yes, I am crazy.

We got to the hospital and were admitted. I still wasn't contracting regularly, so they had me walk. So I walked. And walked. And walked. Or maybe I should say I waddled. I was so huge. I'm only like 5'2'' on a good day, so I was ALL belly. I could knock things over with that thing.

After an hour or so of walking and no progress, I had to start on pitocin. Well, it sure worked alright. Started right off the bat with pretty painful contractions - all in my lower back. They just kept crankin that pitocin up and up. I just kept stalling out - stalled at 4, crank the pit, stall at 7, crank the pit. I think I got my epidural when I was about 5-6. I thought that would help, but not so much. It kind of took the edge off a little, but I was still hurting pretty badly. Finally I got to 9 1/2. And I was there for a couple hours. Nothing we tried would get me to 10, so at 4:55pm I had a c-section. I was terrified. I'm not sure why. I'm a NICU nurse and see deliveries and sections all the time. All the bad stuff that could (but rarely) happen just kept running through my head.

Everything was fine, though, and DS weighed in at 8 lbs 9.8 ounces and was 22 inches long.

My next child, DD (2) was a scheduled c-section. It was lovely. Well, the no laboring part was lovely. The four sticks to get my IV and the 2 sticks for my spinal was not lovely.

Also, while I was getting prepped for the section, a Med student was in with the anesthesiologist. I do believe they had already given me something in my IV, because I think I was a little loopy. So they go to put an oxygen mask on my face and I hear the anesthesiologist explain this to the student, then asks what room air oxygen is. Well, the student is hesitating, so I guess I thought I'd help him or something, so I start whispering "21 percent" a few times. Then the anesthesiologist thinks I'm talking to him, leans down and asks what I was saying, so I say louder "21 percent. room air." And he starts laughing. I then wanted to tell him not to let that med student touch me, but I refrained. I think he left after that anyway.

So, DD was born on June 3rd, 2005. She weighed in at 8 lbs, 9.8 ounces (yes, EXACTLY the same weight as DS - but she was 1 week early) but she was only 20 inches long, so she looked a lot chubbier than DS.

Now, to finish out this monster post, I'll share my latest creation. It's for DD's pirate skirt - someone posted a link to a design of a pirate mickey head with a tiara on it, and that inspired me right away. I had been struggling figuring out what kind of shirt to make. I was leaning toward peasant top thanks to all you ladies who voted for the peasant shirt, but I just loved that design, so I went with it. However, my take on her design was much cuter in my head than on DD's shirt. I hate when that happens. I still like it, but I wonder if I should just make a peasant shirt, too, and see what I like better.

OK, so here it is:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/pirateshirt1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/pirateshirt2.jpg

I think the part I'm not crazy about is that I wish the tiara showed up a little better. Well, that and the eyepatch doesn't show up well, either.

Whew! Sorry for the ginormously long post!

[my*2*angels]

OK, so here it is:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/th_pirateshirt1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/th_pirateshirt2.jpg

I think the part I'm not crazy about is that I wish the tiara showed up a little better. Well, that and the eyepatch doesn't show up well, either.

Whew! Sorry for the ginormously long post![/QUOTE]

Your kids are soooo cute!:cutie: Love the siggy and avatar, and I love the top! Very cute, I may have to case this! :thumbsup2 Where did you get the tiara?:confused:

[glorib]

Thanks! I forgot to mention how I did the tiara. After searching ALL OVER for a pre-made iron-on rhinestone tiara, I gave up. I found a couple, but they were really big. So, it's acutally a "franken-tiara." The majority of it is actually an iron-on design that I found at Wal-Mart. I believe it's intended to go on a pair of jeans on the back pocket maybe, but I turned it upside down and made it a tiara. I cut off a couple of the parts, then added some of my own bling to fill in a little and make it more tiara-like. I should have taken pics along the way, but of course I didn't think about it until just now as I'm trying to explain how I did it.

Hope that makes sense!

[snubie]

I finally finished Lauren's Christmas Mint dress. After I made the bodice I lost all motivation to sew, not sure why. I forced myself to get back in the sewing saddle and finish this dress. It is going to be long on her but I figure that is fine since it is COLD :cold: here at Christmas and the longer dress will keep her warmer. I am also making pants in the red fabric (straps) to match.
Lauren refuses to model anything, once she is dressed in the AM she will not change her clothes for anything! She could be soaking wet from spilled juice and covered in mud, she will not change without an argument.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/Christmasmint002.jpg
I have tried multiple times to flip this and it looks flipped in photobucket but is on its side here. SORRY! Just lean your head to the side.

[my*2*angels]

Thanks! I forgot to mention how I did the tiara. After searching ALL OVER for a pre-made iron-on rhinestone tiara, I gave up. I found a couple, but they were really big. So, it's acutally a "franken-tiara." The majority of it is actually an iron-on design that I found at Wal-Mart. I believe it's intended to go on a pair of jeans on the back pocket maybe, but I turned it upside down and made it a tiara. I cut off a couple of the parts, then added some of my own bling to fill in a little and make it more tiara-like. I should have taken pics along the way, but of course I didn't think about it until just now as I'm trying to explain how I did it.

Hope that makes sense!

Wow! You ARE GOOD! That is fantastic, and it looks really good!

I finally finished Lauren's Christmas Mint dress. After I made the bodice I lost all motivation to sew, not sure why. I forced myself to get back in the sewing saddle and finish this dress. It is going to be long on her but I figure that is fine since it is COLD :cold: here at Christmas and the longer dress will keep her warmer. I am also making pants in the red fabric (straps) to match.
Lauren refuses to model anything, once she is dressed in the AM she will not change her clothes for anything! She could be soaking wet from spilled juice and covered in mud, she will not change without an argument.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/th_Christmasmint002.jpg
I have tried multiple times to flip this and it looks flipped in photobucket but is on its side here. SORRY! Just lean your head to the side.

This looks FANTASTIC! I love the way it turned out. Great job!:thumbsup2

Okay, I have got to go! I have my 10 year high school reunion this weekend and tonight is the homecoming game! So I have to go and get ready. I am not sure if I want to go or not! I am really forcing myself! Hopefully it will be fun and I will get to see some people I haven't seen since high school! Wish me luck!:goodvibes Why is it that going to a reunion makes you feel like you are in high school again?:confused3

[celerystalker]

snubie - it looked right side up to me. I bought that same material. I haven't decided what to do with it yet.
I'll probably make a skirt for me.

[glorib]

I finally finished Lauren's Christmas Mint dress. After I made the bodice I lost all motivation to sew, not sure why. I forced myself to get back in the sewing saddle and finish this dress. It is going to be long on her but I figure that is fine since it is COLD :cold: here at Christmas and the longer dress will keep her warmer. I am also making pants in the red fabric (straps) to match.
Lauren refuses to model anything, once she is dressed in the AM she will not change her clothes for anything! She could be soaking wet from spilled juice and covered in mud, she will not change without an argument.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/th_Christmasmint002.jpg
I have tried multiple times to flip this and it looks flipped in photobucket but is on its side here. SORRY! Just lean your head to the side.

This is adorable! I love it!


Okay, I have got to go! I have my 10 year high school reunion this weekend and tonight is the homecoming game! So I have to go and get ready. I am not sure if I want to go or not! I am really forcing myself! Hopefully it will be fun and I will get to see some people I haven't seen since high school! Wish me luck!:goodvibes Why is it that going to a reunion makes you feel like you are in high school again?:confused3

Oh, have fun! I didn't get to go to my 10 year reunion (I was working) and I'm still sad.

[mommyof3princess]

I finally finished Lauren's Christmas Mint dress. After I made the bodice I lost all motivation to sew, not sure why. I forced myself to get back in the sewing saddle and finish this dress. It is going to be long on her but I figure that is fine since it is COLD :cold: here at Christmas and the longer dress will keep her warmer. I am also making pants in the red fabric (straps) to match.
Lauren refuses to model anything, once she is dressed in the AM she will not change her clothes for anything! She could be soaking wet from spilled juice and covered in mud, she will not change without an argument.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/Christmasmint002.jpg
I have tried multiple times to flip this and it looks flipped in photobucket but is on its side here. SORRY! Just lean your head to the side.

That xmas dress is so very cute. I just love the candy on the bodice. Those little or big details is what makes outfits (sew) great. I hear you on the not feeling like sewing I am right along with you knowing I need to finish two pairs of tinkerbell shoes three tort bags and two sets of wings. Man that is alot. What was i thinking. :scared1:

Well I guess I won't be on here this weekend. So Everyone have a great weekend.

[PiperPizzaz]

Here is one of the tutus I made for my nieces for Christmas.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/tutu-OP.jpg
(since it's not Disney I will just post one...though they could be good for Tinkerbell outfits) ;)

[Lilysmom]

Can someone please tell me what sort of a pattern I would use to make a top like the boutique-y custom ones you see on Ebay that get worn with the ruffle hemmed jeans? I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post a link to the auction I'm referring to but if anyone has any idea as to what I'm talking about can you point me in the right direction?

[princesssfws]

Can someone please tell me what sort of a pattern I would use to make a top like the boutique-y custom ones you see on Ebay that get worn with the ruffle hemmed jeans? I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post a link to the auction I'm referring to but if anyone has any idea as to what I'm talking about can you point me in the right direction?


If you look in the first post on this thread the is a photobucket link to all the outfits made. Maybe you could copy one of those that you like and repost it and then we might me able to tell you what pattern was uses or how it was made.
A lot of the patterns are from youcanmakethis . com. You might check that site and see if the style you like is there.

[dopeysgirl]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/CopyofDSC_1474.jpg


hey lori! i always love seeing pics of your noah and emma! my noah will be 7 in feb and my emma will turn 4 in dec! how funny!

and both my kids love little house on the prarie. except after watching it one day, the show highway to heaven was on the hallmark channel and as we were flipping through, noah said, "Hey! its about time that charles and mr edwards got a car!" :rotfl2:

i was going to buy a pioneer pattern the last time joanns had a sale, but they scared me!:scared1:

anyway, the outfits are great!
-tonya

[dopeysgirl]

GLORIB-


i love chunk! your avatar is so cool! my cousin used to do the truffle shuffle all the time! (truth be told, i could probably do it these days after 2 c sections and 35 xtra pounds later!)

i love the pirate outfit- every bit of it! is is the ycmt pattern for petal skirt? im headed your way (inlaws in blue springs and warsaw) for thanksgiving! how about i pop over and you can teach me how to sew/applique as beautifully as you do!

-tonya

[UtahMama]

Lori- my first thought was that your Emma was Holly Hobbie :love:

See? Love alternative-use costumes: 3 in 1> Pioneer girl, Laura Ingalls, and Holly Hobbie.

Your son is cute too! Kinda Davy Crockett-ish. Daniel Boone? Huck Finn?

[Cindy B Good]

Cindy B Good- I was wondering what is a pj exchange??-
We draw names to buy new pjs for Christmas Eve. We just don't do it for the kids, but include all the adults. Last year I got into the mood & sewed both Star Wars pjs for DS(3) & Handy Manny pjs for DS(6) My sister bought me these red silky pj bottoms & I had to change because I slid right off the couch! I made her a pair of ballerina monkey pjs with slippers.

[Cindy B Good]

I'll share my latest creation. It's for DD's pirate skirt - someone posted a link to a design of a pirate mickey head with a tiara on it, and that inspired me right away. I had been struggling figuring out what kind of shirt to make. I was leaning toward peasant top thanks to all you ladies who voted for the peasant shirt, but I just loved that design, so I went with it. However, my take on her design was much cuter in my head than on DD's shirt. I hate when that happens. I still like it, but I wonder if I should just make a peasant shirt, too, and see what I like better.

OK, so here it is:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/pirateshirt1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/pirateshirt2.jpg

I think the part I'm not crazy about is that I wish the tiara showed up a little better. Well, that and the eyepatch doesn't show up well, either.

Whew! Sorry for the ginormously long post!

GloriB, you did it!!!!:woohoo: :banana: :yay: :cheer2:
It looks fabulous!!!!! Love it!:love:
I think you were very resourceful with the tiara! I mean we just talked about this creation yesterday, and now you've completed it! You're amazing!!
I'm casing this!!! Great job!

GRRRR, why is it I am the only one who can ever just pull up my big girl pants and deal w/ situations when they arise?
:laughing: I'm casing that quote! I hear ya! When we went to "the place with the mouse" everyone was on each other's last nerve (all the way there & all the way back) until we got into the park & then we were all lovey/sweet! Disney magic get's all those things resolved! Hang in there for the love of DIS! :hippie: :goodvibes

This is Rooney being silly with her. They were all just great with her. She got shy once it was our turn & didn't want to say much.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/2007_10250050.jpg

My kids like the Doodlebops too! Everytime they watch it & bop around dancing, I just :happytv: thinking all the while...what do those people look like under those character get ups? AND I hope that paint is non-toxic!!:rotfl:

:rotfl: Your comment about dressing this way for church made me remember a woman from our church 30+ years ago. She was a beautician and kept her hair a light blond... and big! For some occasions, though, she'd use KoolAid (unsweetened) to tint her hair to match her outfit. I swear it looked like she had a big pile of cotton candy on her head some weeks. We were very impressed... back then. :rolleyes1

FYI - I have used KoolAid to add color to my hair for fun. I don't have bleached hair but it still shows up a little. However, it doesn't wash out immediately so I thought I'd better add this warning in case someone wants to try it out. popcorn::

I am soooo going to church like this, the weekend after Thanksgiving! I mean nothing says "Happy Holidays" like cotton candy hair!! :lmao:

[revrob]

We draw names to buy new pjs for Christmas Eve. We just don't do it for the kids, but include all the adults. Last year I got into the mood & sewed both Star Wars pjs for DS(3) & Handy Manny pjs for DS(6) My sister bought me these red silky pj bottoms & I had to change because I slid right off the couch! I made her a pair of ballerina monkey pjs with slippers.

I LOVE this idea! How cute! I may need to do this sometime. The PJ exchange part, not the sliding off the couch part.

[revrob]

Can someone please tell me what sort of a pattern I would use to make a top like the boutique-y custom ones you see on Ebay that get worn with the ruffle hemmed jeans? I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post a link to the auction I'm referring to but if anyone has any idea as to what I'm talking about can you point me in the right direction?

Do you mean something like this?
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i236/scrappindisney/IMG_2807.jpg

If so, there is a pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com I think it is called strip work jumper. You can either follow that pattern as is, or you can make the bodice longer if you want it to be onger (to put an applique on it or something). You can also adjust the skirt part to be a single pice of fabric rather than being in strips. There's lots of variations. It's pretty simple, and I think it's very cute.

[MouseTriper]

Okay I have been away from this thread for awhile and I think I have been having withdrawls! Haha. Anyway, I love everything you guys have created. I can't believe how fast this thread grows!!

Anyway, I thought I would post a couple pictures of the outfit I made for my little one to wear to MNSSHP. She absolutely loves it...I have to admit I really like it too.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2694x6.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2784x6.jpg

[100AcrePrincess]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/Christmasmint002.jpg

It looks great! I know what you mean about losing the drive to sew. I have 1 Chrstmas dress finished & now I have to go do the other one & I don't wanna!! (And with no one on here today, I've had no excuse. :lmao: )



My kids like the Doodlebops too! Everytime they watch it & bop around dancing, I just :happytv: thinking all the while...what do those people look like under those character get ups? AND I hope that paint is non-toxic!!:rotfl:



Well, I heard from one of the other Moms in line that Deedee is really pretty & that Moe is REALLY cute. I personally haven't seen them without the makeup, though.

[glorib]

GLORIB-


i love chunk! your avatar is so cool! my cousin used to do the truffle shuffle all the time! (truth be told, i could probably do it these days after 2 c sections and 35 xtra pounds later!)

i love the pirate outfit- every bit of it! is is the ycmt pattern for petal skirt? im headed your way (inlaws in blue springs and warsaw) for thanksgiving! how about i pop over and you can teach me how to sew/applique as beautifully as you do!

-tonya

Oh, I could so do the truffle shuffle - easily! That's why I love Chunk so much! He's chubby and lovable!

Hey, a lot of my family is from Warsaw - we were just there a few weekends ago for a family reunion!


GloriB, you did it!!!!:woohoo: :banana: :yay: :cheer2:
It looks fabulous!!!!! Love it!:love:
I think you were very resourceful with the tiara! I mean we just talked about this creation yesterday, and now you've completed it! You're amazing!!
I'm casing this!!! Great job!


Thanks so much! LOL, case away - I believe it was your idea, anyway!


Okay I have been away from this thread for awhile and I think I have been having withdrawls! Haha. Anyway, I love everything you guys have created. I can't believe how fast this thread grows!!

Anyway, I thought I would post a couple pictures of the outfit I made for my little one to wear to MNSSHP. She absolutely loves it...I have to admit I really like it too.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/th_Disney2694x6.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/th_Disney2784x6.jpg

Oh, that is just too cute! You did a great job - you can tell she really loves it!

[tadamom]

These aren't the greatest pics but wanted to share the costumes I made for my kids. They are more than pleased with them and that puts a smile on my face.

Parker as Island Princess Barbie
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/islandprincessbarbie1.jpg

Her peacock feathers
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/islandprincessbarbie2.jpg

Michael as Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/jackskelllington.jpg

A better pic of Michael's costume. My nephew is also in this pic, he had already taken off his doctor costume.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/jackskellington2.jpg

[eeyore3847]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/pirateshirt1.jpg

Whew! Sorry for the ginormously long post!
don't be sorry for the long post ! The outfit is TDF! LOVE IT



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Halloween07036.jpg

the skirt is adorable on! Love the little points


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/Christmasmint002.jpg.
love this little dress. looks great and I am sure it will look great on!

Here is one of the tutus I made for my nieces for Christmas.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/tutu-OP.jpg

love tutu skirts. this one looks fun and perfect for dance

[100AcrePrincess]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/jackskellington2.jpg

Those are some really cute costumes.



Where is everyone today??????

Photobucket FINALLY decided it liked me enough to upload a pic. This is dd4's Christmas dress. Now I just have to finish dd1's which oddly seems to have the same amount of ruffle on the bottom. Still not sure how that happened. I just hope it fits ok (I sooo don't want to have to redo it later).

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/2007_10260055edit.jpg

[eeyore3847]

Okay I have been away from this thread for awhile and I think I have been having withdrawls! Haha. Anyway, I love everything you guys have created. I can't believe how fast this thread grows!!
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2784x6.jpg
you did a fab job! love the pic with walt and his best friend!

Lori

[SallyfromDE]

If so, there is a pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com I think it is called strip work jumper.

I finally got around to looking at this site. If you go to the free patterns, there is a download for how to use your ruffler. I haven't read it yet, but it has a gauge, ruler, how to work with lace. Thought someone else may want to take a look at it.

[PiperPizzaz]

I had a Miss Piggy puppet too! I actually have a pic of me as a kid with it (I got it for Easter when I was around 5 or 6). I haven't been able to find my photo album for a while now. :confused3 Maybe I should spend more time cleaning and less time :surfweb:

MouseTriper I love your DD outfit! We love N.B.C. around here. I wanted to add I love the background on the bench shot. It makes me feel like I could get up and walk right down main street! :cloud9:


Dh is out of town tonight and I really really should not have watch Ghost Whisperer. :scared1: Oh well I am off to watch some BBC's Emma and knit. My idea of a perfect evening. :love:

[lori123]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1474.jpg


hey lori! i always love seeing pics of your noah and emma! my noah will be 7 in feb and my emma will turn 4 in dec! how funny!

and both my kids love little house on the prarie. except after watching it one day, the show highway to heaven was on the hallmark channel and as we were flipping through, noah said, "Hey! its about time that charles and mr edwards got a car!" :rotfl2:

i was going to buy a pioneer pattern the last time joanns had a sale, but they scared me!:scared1:

anyway, the outfits are great!
-tonya

Thanks!!! I am LOL at your Noah's comment - so funny!

[lori123]

Lori- my first thought was that your Emma was Holly Hobbie :love:

See? Love alternative-use costumes: 3 in 1> Pioneer girl, Laura Ingalls, and Holly Hobbie.

Your son is cute too! Kinda Davy Crockett-ish. Daniel Boone? Huck Finn?

LOL - you are the second person to say Hollie Hobbie! I loved her - my bed had a canopy when I was little and she was plastered all over it. Yup - Noah is Davy/Daniel.

[wheelerkidz3]

anyone here do christmas customs??

[revrob]

anyone here do christmas customs??

PM'ed you!

[2cutekidz]

Okay I have been away from this thread for awhile and I think I have been having withdrawls! Haha. Anyway, I love everything you guys have created. I can't believe how fast this thread grows!!

Anyway, I thought I would post a couple pictures of the outfit I made for my little one to wear to MNSSHP. She absolutely loves it...I have to admit I really like it too.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2694x6.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2784x6.jpg

I have never seen this movie, yet I have loved all the customs made for it!! This is awesome - the high tops are adorable with it!! I want to make one for DD but she has no idea who the characters are! Great job.

[billwendy]

Good Morning Everyone!!
Where is everyone? At Joann's Sale?????
Happy Saturday!!!:cool1:

[revrob]

I'm wondering where everyone is too! It's been REALLY SLOW the last few days.

[t-beri]

okay, first things first.
I had a Miss Piggy Puppet too!!:thumbsup2
Expect me to be CASEing the triangle ruffle soon-I'm starting a "WE HATE RUFFLE'S" club...:rotfl2: consider this an open invitation. There w/ be a codeword and secret handshake involved:cool1:
I love: mousetripers MNSSHP outfit and GLORIB's pirate princess outfit (too cute!)
And, how cute is Parker in her Barbie costume, GREAT job!!!

Now, as you can see I was successful in the push for bringing the laptop on vacay. God bless WIFI! So, here I sit in the most beautiful villa (almost makes up for being "off" property) we are just a stones throw from Seaworld. It is currently 73 degrees w/ 96% humidity. Mac wants to go to the pool, I said just step outside:rotfl: Looks like rain for sure, luckily the chance of rain tomorrow(MNSSHP) is pretty low. Everyones tempers seem to have evened out and I'm letting DH sleep in to keep him in a good mood. My MIL is still a little frantic, but that's her normal state. I would like to say right now that while I am complaining about my inlaws it is not b/c they are my "inlaws" I consider them my parents too, and frankly I'd probably be complaining more if it was MY parents. But the thing w/ inlaws is that you can't ever say the things that you might say to your own, so I am biting my tongue when I would have told my parents they were annoying and needed to chill the BLANK out!!

I will join the Disboutique-ers annonymous... My name is Tifani and I too brought my sewing machine to WDW!

I just couldn't find time to tackle the ruffle from the underworld. With packing etc. it just had to wait. i decided since we had a down day today w/ several people joining us getting in on different flights I would use the time I had here instead of staying up all night and making myself crazy. I've tried 3 different rufflers. My moms hadn't been used since 1942, the one I bought at joanns had a bent blade and broke 2 of my needles before I realized what was going on and my MIL's didn't actually fit her machine.

While attempting to hand ruffle I ran into problems, I am ruffling a double layer ruffle and both ruffles are doubled...so whenever I ran into a seam the ruffle broke. Now of course I am limited to what sewing supplies I brought, but I am thinking of using dental floss and zig zagging over that to gather the "monster ruffle".

Well, I guess I'd better go and put this dress together while DH and the girl are still sleeping, DS is watching Goosebumps and the inlaws are at Publix.

The digicamera and loading dock are here too so I should be able to keep you all up to date w/ pictures, I know you can't wait to see the patchwork dress, I hope it's not too disappointing:rolleyes:

...t.

[t-beri]

I have never seen this movie, yet I have loved all the customs made for it!! This is awesome - the high tops are adorable with it!! I want to make one for DD but she has no idea who the characters are! Great job.

WHAT!?!?!?!?!? You HAVEN'T seen NBC???? I'm not sure but I think that is a crime punishable by death in some countries.

...t.

[alikat99]

Looks like rain for sure, luckily the chance of rain tomorrow(MNSSHP) is pretty low.
Hey t - we just decided that we're going to MNSSHP tomorrow night too. I just bought tickets this morning!! So, maybe we'll run into you at MK!! The girls will be wearing customs that Nana made for them (before the broken arm). I'll see if I can post a picture later, so you can say HI if you see us!!!

[mommytoe]

I finally finished Lauren's Christmas Mint dress. After I made the bodice I lost all motivation to sew, not sure why. I forced myself to get back in the sewing saddle and finish this dress. It is going to be long on her but I figure that is fine since it is COLD :cold: here at Christmas and the longer dress will keep her warmer. I am also making pants in the red fabric (straps) to match.
Lauren refuses to model anything, once she is dressed in the AM she will not change her clothes for anything! She could be soaking wet from spilled juice and covered in mud, she will not change without an argument.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/snubile/Christmasmint002.jpg
I have tried multiple times to flip this and it looks flipped in photobucket but is on its side here. SORRY! Just lean your head to the side.

I love this dress.
I think it is funny that your dd won't change during the day. My girls want to change multiple times a day for no reason.

[Jajone]

I was just at Hancock's and found 3 new mickey fabrics. Didn't have any way to take pics though. They also have Minnie dot on sale for 60% off. Juist thought I'd let you all know.

[2cutekidz]

WHAT!?!?!?!?!? You HAVEN'T seen NBC???? I'm not sure but I think that is a crime punishable by death in some countries.

...t.

I want to see...just haven't yet. It looks kinda scary and dark. Will my DD5 like it, or should I save it for next year?

[billwendy]

I was just at Hancock's and found 3 new mickey fabrics. Didn't have any way to take pics though. They also have Minnie dot on sale for 60% off. Juist thought I'd let you all know.

ooh, i'd love to see them - no handcocks around here, but i found these at Joann's this am!! They also had some really pretty pink sparkly Tink fabric too -but I didnt get that (wasn't on sale). The Christmas Mickey Choo Choo was 50% off, and then I used coupons for the other 2 fabrics.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/wendya2J/100_4937.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/wendya2J/100_4939.jpg
Im not sure what Im going to do with it yet, but Im thinking something boyish with the Christmas fabric - I'll have to hold on to the other fabric until I can come up with something,,,lol!!!:surfweb:

[Stephres]

I want to see...just haven't yet. It looks kinda scary and dark. Will my DD5 like it, or should I save it for next year?

We had this movie for the longest time and neither kid wanted anything to do with it. I packed it when we took our trip to PA (no cable, just a movie player) and they watched it 20 times! They both loved and sang all the songs. They are 8 and 5.

[MouseTriper]

Okay I have been away from this thread for awhile and I think I have been having withdrawls! Haha. Anyway, I love everything you guys have created. I can't believe how fast this thread grows!!

Anyway, I thought I would post a couple pictures of the outfit I made for my little one to wear to MNSSHP. She absolutely loves it...I have to admit I really like it too.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2694x6.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/GaryFr/Disney2784x6.jpg

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SWEET COMMENTS ON THIS OUTFIT I MADE!!!

glorib - thank you so much! My little one really does love her costume!!!

eeyore3847 - Thanks, I love that picture too!!! She was just having so much fun!

PiperPizzaz - Ohh I so agree with you....I wish I could walk down Main Street right now too. Thank you for the compliment!!! We love NBC too!

2cutekids - WHAT?? you have never seen the movie? Oh you really should watch it and SOON! Hahaha. I love it. My little one has only watched parts of it but she sure does love Jack Skellington and Zero, the ghost dog. Note she is holding Zero in the pictures! Hahaha!! (Thanks....I love Converse so I just had to pair her black ones with this outfit. hahahaha)

t-beri -Thank you so much! It was a blast to make! I have to admit this was round two of the skirt....I had to take most of it apart and add more material so it would twirl more. Hahahaha.

[100AcrePrincess]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/wendya2J/100_4937.jpg


Is the Christmas fabric plain cotton or flannel? I'm really wanting some Disney Chrstmas flannel & haven't seen any yet.

[teresajoy]

You caught me. This thread goes so fast that I usually just look at the pretty pictures and only read every once in awhile.
I also have a habit of getting you and your sister confused.


I did go on your blog thingie one time though and read about you and your husband.
or your sister and her husband. :rotfl2:
I get confused too easily!!!!

But from now on, I will be sure to skim your posts for any interesting poop stories. :hug:
People get us confused in real life all the time too! She's so pretty, I don't mind! You probably went to her website though, to get to mine you have to click on my pictures in my siggy, so it's trickier. ;)
That sounds scary! Thanks for sharing!


It was scary I told my hubby as they pushed me by him he better not leave the hospital till they know i am ok. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

yeah, he better not leave!!!! After Corey was born, I was wheeled to my room, alone. Brian came in, and after a minute my Dad came to the door and said, "The pizzas here." So, of course, Brian LEFT!!!! UH!?? WHAT???!!! So, there I was after 36 hours of labor and a c-section alone. I didn't even have my baby! So, I called my boss and told her I had had the baby. I couldn't eat pizza for about a year after that.


But, to be fair, the nurse had told everyone who was there (my entire family waiting out there for me for so long!) that I was tired and needed my rest. :sad2: (It's on the video, so I know it's true!)

OK, HeatherSue - just because you asked (and it was about time I did) I got myself an avatar AND a siggy! I'm a cool kid now!

OK, so here it is:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/th_pirateshirt1.jpg

I think the part I'm not crazy about is that I wish the tiara showed up a little better. Well, that and the eyepatch doesn't show up well, either.

Whew! Sorry for the ginormously long post!

Thanks for the labor story. I really enjoy reading all these!

I like the pirate princess shirt! It's really cute.

I love your knew signature picture too! Your kids are adorable!



Okay, I have got to go! I have my 10 year high school reunion this weekend and tonight is the homecoming game! So I have to go and get ready. I am not sure if I want to go or not! I am really forcing myself! Hopefully it will be fun and I will get to see some people I haven't seen since high school! Wish me luck!:goodvibes Why is it that going to a reunion makes you feel like you are in high school again?:confused3
I had my 20 year reunion last month. It was a lot of fun! You are going to enjoy yourself!
Here is one of the tutus I made for my nieces for Christmas.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/tutu-OP.jpg
(since it's not Disney I will just post one...though they could be good for Tinkerbell outfits) ;)

CUTE!!!!!


both my kids love little house on the prarie. except after watching it one day, the show highway to heaven was on the hallmark channel and as we were flipping through, noah said, "Hey! its about time that charles and mr edwards got a car!" :rotfl2:


-tonya
That is TOOO CUTE!!!! I love it!



Okay I have been away from this thread for awhile and I think I have been having withdrawls! Haha. Anyway, I love everything you guys have created. I can't believe how fast this thread grows!!
[/IMG]

HI!!!!

These aren't the greatest pics but wanted to share the costumes I made for my kids. They are more than pleased with them and that puts a smile on my face.

Parker as Island Princess Barbie
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/islandprincessbarbie1.jpg

Her peacock feathers
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/islandprincessbarbie2.jpg

Too pretty!!! Parker is just adorable!

Those are some really cute costumes.



Where is everyone today??????

Photobucket FINALLY decided it liked me enough to upload a pic. This is dd4's Christmas dress. Now I just have to finish dd1's which oddly seems to have the same amount of ruffle on the bottom. Still not sure how that happened. I just hope it fits ok (I sooo don't want to have to redo it later).

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10260055edit.jpg
This is really pretty! What a gorgeous daughter you have too!

I had a Miss Piggy puppet too! I actually have a pic of me as a kid with it (I got it for Easter when I was around 5 or 6). I haven't been able to find my photo album for a while now. :confused3 Maybe I should spend more time cleaning and less time :surfweb:
QUOTE]


[QUOTE=t-beri;21496209]okay, first things first.
I had a Miss Piggy Puppet too!!:thumbsup2

So cool that you both had Miss Piggy puppets too! Was she in a purple gown? I have a picture of Heather's around here somewhere, I need to find it.

LOL - you are the second person to say Hollie Hobbie! I loved her - my bed had a canopy when I was little and she was plastered all over it. Yup - Noah is Davy/Daniel.
Heather and I had a Holly Hobby (or Hobby Hobby as Heather use to say :love: ) canopy bed too!!!! Was it from Sears? Ours had a pink background. I'm sure we have a picture of that somewhere too.


Now, as you can see I was successful in the push for bringing the laptop on vacay. God bless WIFI! So, here I sit in the most beautiful villa (almost makes up for being "off" property) we are just a stones throw from Seaworld. It is currently 73 degrees w/ 96% humidity. Mac wants to go to the pool, I said just step outside:rotfl: Looks like rain for sure, luckily the chance of rain tomorrow(MNSSHP) is pretty low. Everyones tempers seem to have evened out and I'm letting DH sleep in to keep him in a good mood. My MIL is still a little frantic, but that's her normal state. I would like to say right now that while I am complaining about my inlaws it is not b/c they are my "inlaws" I consider them my parents too, and frankly I'd probably be complaining more if it was MY parents. But the thing w/ inlaws is that you can't ever say the things that you might say to your own, so I am biting my tongue when I would have told my parents they were annoying and needed to chill the BLANK out!!

I will join the Disboutique-ers annonymous... My name is Tifani and I too brought my sewing machine to WDW!

I just couldn't find time to tackle the ruffle from the underworld. With packing etc. it just had to wait. i decided since we had a down day today w/ several people joining us getting in on different flights I would use the time I had here instead of staying up all night and making myself crazy. I've tried 3 different rufflers. My moms hadn't been used since 1942, the one I bought at joanns had a bent blade and broke 2 of my needles before I realized what was going on and my MIL's didn't actually fit her machine.

While attempting to hand ruffle I ran into problems, I am ruffling a double layer ruffle and both ruffles are doubled...so whenever I ran into a seam the ruffle broke. Now of course I am limited to what sewing supplies I brought, but I am thinking of using dental floss and zig zagging over that to gather the "monster ruffle".

Well, I guess I'd better go and put this dress together while DH and the girl are still sleeping, DS is watching Goosebumps and the inlaws are at Publix.

The digicamera and loading dock are here too so I should be able to keep you all up to date w/ pictures, I know you can't wait to see the patchwork dress, I hope it's not too disappointing:rolleyes:

...t.

Yeah T! I was hoping you would be able to post while you were gone! I can't believe you brought the sewing machine! That's great! I can't wait to see your pictures!

WHAT!?!?!?!?!? You HAVEN'T seen NBC???? I'm not sure but I think that is a crime punishable by death in some countries.

...t.

:rolleyes1

[tadamom]

I want to see...just haven't yet. It looks kinda scary and dark. Will my DD5 like it, or should I save it for next year?

We looooove this movie! My kids are DS6 and DD2 (she will be 3 in December). My daugther goes around saying "and since I am dead, I can take off my head" all the time. My son is Jack Skellington this year for Halloween and my daughter had chosen Sally for her costume a few months ago but changed her mind after she saw the movie Barbie the Island Princess.

[billwendy]

Hi -
The disney Christmas fabric was cotton - sorry -

Okay -Im ready to toss my ruffler out the door - it keeps jamming (trying to do a double ruffle so its fuller and i dont have to hem) - any ideas????????

thanks, wendy

[PiperPizzaz]

[QUOTE=PiperPizzaz;21491392]I had a Miss Piggy puppet too! I actually have a pic of me as a kid with it (I got it for Easter when I was around 5 or 6). I haven't been able to find my photo album for a while now. :confused3 Maybe I should spend more time cleaning and less time :surfweb:
QUOTE]

So cool that you both had Miss Piggy puppets too! Was she in a purple gown? I have a picture of Heather's around here somewhere, I need to find it.


Yup, and she had gloves too I think, oh and blue eyeshadow. :laughing:

[mommyof3princess]

Thas funny you say that he left for pizza. Acording to my mother the night I was born it was a nurses bday and my had almost missed me being born because he was running for free cake nice huh. He almost missed my sis cause he was out smoking. :lmao: :confused3 :rotfl2: What are these hubbys thinking.

[princesssfws]

Hi -
The disney Christmas fabric was cotton - sorry -

Okay -Im ready to toss my ruffler out the door - it keeps jamming (trying to do a double ruffle so its fuller and i dont have to hem) - any ideas????????

thanks, wendy

I've discovered that the ruffler doesn't work very well with double ruffles or especially with doulbe with a lot of seams it seems to jam a lot. I just slid the fabric out a little from the plate when it got to the seam. Then to make the ruffle the same I went back a did a line of basting stitch so I could hand ruffle where the ruffler missed. Hope that makes sense.

[princesssfws]

Where is everyone? These are some travel pillow cases that I made. Super quick and easy. The girls Disney pillowcases will have rick rack along the seam between the red gingham and white. The white fabric is that minky stuff - SUPER SOFT, the others are made from fannel.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique080.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Canontest002.jpg

[t-beri]

I want to see...just haven't yet. It looks kinda scary and dark. Will my DD5 like it, or should I save it for next year?

When my son was 18 months old he watched NBC EVERY DAY!!! Of course I suppose it would depend on the kid. You should watch it first I suppose... THERESA??!?!?!! I am disappointed in you.
I cannot imagine not seeing a Tim Burton film, let alone a Tim Burton/Disney film...BRILLIANT!

AlliKat, Oh, I so hope we run into each other. We will all be dressed up as gangsters and flappers....we'll have a 2 yo newspaper girl w/ us, so we should be easy to spot.

...t.

[o2bacelt]

I was just at Hancock's and found 3 new mickey fabrics. Didn't have any way to take pics though. They also have Minnie dot on sale for 60% off. Juist thought I'd let you all know.

Yippee! I think I'll have to head over to Hancock Fabric then! I was looking for something to do today. :banana:

Teresajoy, thanks for thinking of me. I'm doing okay, after being on the antibiotic for a week the pain has mostly subsided, just a little sore every now and then but nothing like last weekend. I'm still nervous about Monday but I just keep telling myself this will be the worst of it and everything else will be downhill from here on out.

I have done a little measuring and figured out that I can set up the extra small desk I've got in our garage in our bedroom and make myself a permanent sewing area instead of taking over the dining room. I'm excited about getting that ready this weekend.

I gathered up all the flannel that I've got and I'm going to get ready to do a load of pj pants and nightgowns for all of us. I just need to wash what I've got again and then I can get moving on it. I found a super easy pj pattern for DD that has both pjs and gowns on it.

I've got a bunch of fabric already cut out that just needs to be sewn together and I'll do the same for a few other projects so I can just start sewing. Hopefully with a space to work in that I'll be able to more easily continue to work.

Anything good happening at Joann's this weekend?

[tnmom25]

I was just at Hancock's and found 3 new mickey fabrics. Didn't have any way to take pics though. They also have Minnie dot on sale for 60% off. Juist thought I'd let you all know.

WHAT? 60% off?! Woohoo, I gotta go!

Also, I think it was Leslie that posted about NBC... I may get bashed for this, but I hate it! Dd16 & dd8 don't like it either, dd7 & dd2 are scared of it. Just my opinion, sorry!

[lori123]

Heather and I had a Holly Hobby (or Hobby Hobby as Heather use to say :love: ) canopy bed too!!!! Was it from Sears? Ours had a pink background. I'm sure we have a picture of that somewhere too.


Mine was blue - I think - not sure if it was from sears.

[alikat99]

AlliKat, Oh, I so hope we run into each other. We will all be dressed up as gangsters and flappers....we'll have a 2 yo newspaper girl w/ us, so we should be easy to spot.

...t.
Awesome!! I'll be on the lookout for you guys!

The girls will be in white t-shirts with appliqued Mickey pumpkins on the front. And, orange & purple Mickey halloween print strip twirl skirts. They'll be dressed exactly the same, so if you see us, say HI!!!

[PiperPizzaz]

That's so funny, I had a Holly Hobby bedroom too. :rotfl2: Of course there weren't a lot of choices when I was little. Dh always says all the boys had star wars bed sets. I think he still has his old blanket around somewhere.

[o2bacelt]

That's so funny, I had the Holly Hobby comforter set, looked like a patch work quilt. I also had the cardboard playhouse and the pressboard open top toy box. I got them for Christmas when we were in Germany, I think it was either '76 or '77.

As for high school reunions, I had my 20th last month, goodness, it's amazing how some people peaked in high school and are deperate to hang on to that. :confused3 You couldn't pay me enough money to go back to that point in time. You couldn't pay me to go back to my early 20's either. Just about everyone is a mess in their early 20's. :eek: :scared1:

I like looking down the wrong side of my 30's heading for 40. Bring it on! :cheer2: :cheer2: I don't look 38 but I am proud of the few wrinkles I've got and the few grays that I try hard to hide.:rotfl: Thank goodness for hair color in a box. I'm convinced that the best way to prevent wrinkles is to be slightly plump natural fat works so much better than that stuff people inject to get rid of wrinkles plus it's got lots of pros, I doesn't hurt to get fat (in the sense that there are no injection sites) and really if you eat food you enjoy, there's a level of pleasure and you don't have to continue to visit the plastic surgeon, just visit the fridge. :goodvibes

Those are my theories and I'm sticking to them. I'm still working on something that countacts gravity, darn that Newton guy...:upsidedow

[teresajoy]

[QUOTE=teresajoy;21498952]


Yup, and she had gloves too I think, oh and blue eyeshadow. :laughing:
I bet it was the same one!

Thas funny you say that he left for pizza. Acording to my mother the night I was born it was a nurses bday and my had almost missed me being born because he was running for free cake nice huh. He almost missed my sis cause he was out smoking. :lmao: :confused3 :rotfl2: What are these hubbys thinking.

MEN! :confused3

Where is everyone? These are some travel pillow cases that I made. Super quick and easy. The girls Disney pillowcases will have rick rack along the seam between the red gingham and white. The white fabric is that minky stuff - SUPER SOFT, the others are made from fannel.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique080.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Canontest002.jpg

These are really cute!

TERESA??!?!?!! I am disappointed in you.
I cannot imagine not seeing a Tim Burton film, let alone a Tim Burton/Disney film...BRILLIANT!


...t.

Sorry Tifani!


Teresajoy, thanks for thinking of me. I'm doing okay, after being on the antibiotic for a week the pain has mostly subsided, just a little sore every now and then but nothing like last weekend. I'm still nervous about Monday but I just keep telling myself this will be the worst of it and everything else will be downhill from here on out.

I'm glad to hear it's not hurting so bad now. :hug: You will be fine! We will all be thinking about you Monday.

So cool about your little sewing area!
Mine was blue - I think - not sure if it was from sears.

I know there was a blue version and a pink version of the one we had. I need to dig out those photo albums!

That's so funny, I had a Holly Hobby bedroom too. :rotfl2: Of course there weren't a lot of choices when I was little. Dh always says all the boys had star wars bed sets. I think he still has his old blanket around somewhere.

We could all form a little club!!! How cute your husband still has his blanket!
I still have the Holly Hobby blanket my Grandma made us. It's not in the best of shape anymore though!

[teresajoy]

That's so funny, I had the Holly Hobby comforter set, looked like a patch work quilt. I also had the cardboard playhouse and the pressboard open top toy box. I got them for Christmas when we were in Germany, I think it was either '76 or '77.

As for high school reunions, I had my 20th last month, goodness, it's amazing how some people peaked in high school and are deperate to hang on to that. :confused3 You couldn't pay me enough money to go back to that point in time. You couldn't pay me to go back to my early 20's either. Just about everyone is a mess in their early 20's. :eek: :scared1:

I like looking down the wrong side of my 30's heading for 40. Bring it on! :cheer2: :cheer2: I don't look 38 but I am proud of the few wrinkles I've got and the few grays that I try hard to hide.:rotfl: Thank goodness for hair color in a box. I'm convinced that the best way to prevent wrinkles is to be slightly plump natural fat works so much better than that stuff people inject to get rid of wrinkles plus it's got lots of pros, I doesn't hurt to get fat (in the sense that there are no injection sites) and really if you eat food you enjoy, there's a level of pleasure and you don't have to continue to visit the plastic surgeon, just visit the fridge. :goodvibes

Those are my theories and I'm sticking to them. I'm still working on something that countacts gravity, darn that Newton guy...:upsidedow

When I went to my reunion, I was amazed by a few things. How short the guys were, and how good most everyone still looked. I mean really! You go to the 20 year class reunion, and you want to see that the skinny cheerleader got a little chunky! You don't want to see her looking EXACTLY like she did 20 years ago, and NICE too! Geesh!

I like your wrinkle theory!!!!! :lmao: :cool1: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

ETA: Hmm, I don't remember if our comforter looked like a patchwork quilt or not. I wish I could find a picture!

[teresajoy]

Oh crud! I have a potluck to go to tomorrow, and I said I'd make a cake. A cake I've made countless times before. But, wouldn't you know it, I couldn't find my recipe, and had to look up one online. And, I am using a different cake pan than usual. So, I burnt it a bit! UGGH! :scared1: Thankfully, I had enough stuff to make another cake, and the second one turned out better, but STILL a little too done! I'm hoping with the frosting on top, it won't be so bad! Man, that is so irritating!


AND! I can't get my stinking scanner to work tonight! And, I NEED it for a job I'm working on!

Yeah, I thought you all needed to hear my ranting!


On a good note though. I got to see Heather's Cinderella pumpkin outfit yesterday! Except for the ruffle, it's all done. It is GORGEOUS!!!! She even let Lydia try it on. You guys will all have to wait though!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[bsusanmb]

I am making a lion costume and I am taking 6 inch pieces of ribbon, gluing the ends and then gluing to the costume (which is a thin fleece) to make the mane. I have Alene's fabric glue which is supposed to be quick stick...or whatever, but it isn't too great.

Anyone know what I could use that would work better? I have to sit and keep pushing the ends down.

Thanks.
Susan

[teresajoy]

I am making a lion costume and I am taking 6 inch pieces of ribbon, gluing the ends and then gluing to the costume (which is a thin fleece) to make the mane. I have Alene's fabric glue which is supposed to be quick stick...or whatever, but it isn't too great.

Anyone know what I could use that would work better? I have to sit and keep pushing the ends down.

Thanks.
Susan
Could you just sew them on? Sometimes I think that is the easiest option.

[MouseTriper]

That's so funny, I had the Holly Hobby comforter set, looked like a patch work quilt. I also had the cardboard playhouse and the pressboard open top toy box. I got them for Christmas when we were in Germany, I think it was either '76 or '77.

As for high school reunions, I had my 20th last month, goodness, it's amazing how some people peaked in high school and are deperate to hang on to that. :confused3 You couldn't pay me enough money to go back to that point in time. You couldn't pay me to go back to my early 20's either. Just about everyone is a mess in their early 20's. :eek: :scared1:

I like looking down the wrong side of my 30's heading for 40. Bring it on! :cheer2: :cheer2: I don't look 38 but I am proud of the few wrinkles I've got and the few grays that I try hard to hide.:rotfl: Thank goodness for hair color in a box. I'm convinced that the best way to prevent wrinkles is to be slightly plump natural fat works so much better than that stuff people inject to get rid of wrinkles plus it's got lots of pros, I doesn't hurt to get fat (in the sense that there are no injection sites) and really if you eat food you enjoy, there's a level of pleasure and you don't have to continue to visit the plastic surgeon, just visit the fridge. :goodvibes

Those are my theories and I'm sticking to them. I'm still working on something that countacts gravity, darn that Newton guy...:upsidedow

:eek: My 20 year reunion is next year! Wow, where does the time go?

[MouseTriper]

Oh crud! I have a potluck to go to tomorrow, and I said I'd make a cake. A cake I've made countless times before. But, wouldn't you know it, I couldn't find my recipe, and had to look up one online. And, I am using a different cake pan than usual. So, I burnt it a bit! UGGH! :scared1: Thankfully, I had enough stuff to make another cake, and the second one turned out better, but STILL a little too done! I'm hoping with the frosting on top, it won't be so bad! Man, that is so irritating!


AND! I can't get my stinking scanner to work tonight! And, I NEED it for a job I'm working on!

Yeah, I thought you all needed to hear my ranting!


On a good note though. I got to see Heather's Cinderella pumpkin outfit yesterday! Except for the ruffle, it's all done. It is GORGEOUS!!!! She even let Lydia try it on. You guys will all have to wait though!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

:scared1: What do you mean we have to wait, didn't you take any pictures of Heather's Cinderella Pumpkin outfit??? Don't you know most of us on here are impatient and want to see these creations NOW...okay okay...so is it just me? hahaha
:lmao:

[disneymommieof2]

Well here are our creations:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef484c9c17b00000026101AZsXLhszbMY
Here is a close up of dory:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef48480400200000026101AZsXLhszbMY
Here is me & DD drawing the face on hers:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef484f5c14700000026101AZsXLhszbMY

My grammie ended up taking over the sewing of my costume- Thanks grammie- I have a ton to do and on 4 more days!!! So it is all basted together I tried it on today and it fits good. She is going to get it all sewed up and it will be ready tomorrow- but I might not get over there until monday. So I will put it on and have Dh take pics before we leave. It is so cute I'm really getting excited.

[disneymommieof2]

I've only had enough time to stay caught on these threads and not so much time to post. So I just wanted to say Great Job everyone- Seems we all had a little sewing aversion there for a bit but some great customs lately!!! There is no way I can bring my sewing machine to FL so I have to finish everything before thursday!! Hope you are having a great time t-beri. I also love NBC- My friends and I used to go to the movies on the weekends pretty regularly and NBC was one of the few movies my Ddad was excited to see so he came with us. He never went to the movies!!! So I guess it was kinda special that he went with us :goodvibes We weren't embarassed- my parents were cool most of the time :lmao: Went to Joanns today to get more fabric for my costume- That pattern LIED!!! GRRR!!! So of cousre I had to look for some of the things that have been mentioned lately- They had at least 4 different starwars fabrics- yoda, darth vader, different space crafts, and one that says star wars on it. cool- just gotta get a pj pattern so I can get to some of those when we get back :) I did pick up a couple christmas fabrics- I already have some snowman fabric I was meaning to make a quilt with. So maybe there will be a winter/ christmas outfit in the future for DD/DS. I am also attempting a pirate/princeess shirt for WDW so I better get cracking- got that stuff at Joanns today too. I'll be back with pictures......

[t-beri]

speaking of NBC, on our list of do do's while we're here is taking the boy to see NBC in 3D:3dglasses in DTD. He saw it last year so it's really just an excuse for us to go.

It's almost 4 am and we just got back from DH's gig in St.Pete. Jeesh. Of course we had to go to Wally world after the gig, so I don't have to go tomorrow, I know my way around tampa/St.Pete so much better than O-town:confused3

OK, you'll never believe this. I was sitting here, sewing away:hippie: , when I finished attaching the top tier of my soon to be patchwork tiered twirl dress when I reach into my sewing "stuff" and discover.....the 3rd tier didn't make it into the stash:scared1: OMG, I about cried. well, the originally designed patchwork tiered twirl "skirt" turned into a dress b/c it was a little longer and it's hot here and we're going to wear it to Seaworld and just thought it would be cute as a dress, so frankly the 2 tiers w/ ruffle are plenty long enough to be a skirt. I'm going to tear down the 2 layer ruffle that was for the bottom of the 3rd tier and make it so it fits the 2nd and is only the 1 polkadot layer. My idea is to use the remaining ruffle to add to the bottom of her shirt (black with a glittery orange pumpkin-from Tar-get) We'll see how that goes.
GRRR
So initially I was totally bummed BUT I know that noone else will know (except all of you and everyone I complained to that I never get my way)that the skirt wasn't what I had planned to create and as we've said here many times our kids would be cute in potatoe sacks so I'll get over it. Though it does suck when you have a vision and a plan and you don't get to see it through to fruition. I guess I'm still getting over it:rolleyes: anyway I couldn't finish it earlier b/c I didn't have elastic, I'd only brought what I knew I needed to finish the dress (including scrap fabric but NOT the third tier) so I had to wait till my WM trip to pick up some. I will sew as soon as I am able to wake up today (it's 4:15 now) and try to get some pics up. Hopefully you guys will be around, looks like today was slow.

ALI if you read this before you leave I will be on the lookout for your cuties!

Goodnight goodnight, parting is such sweet sorrow that I should say good night till it be morrow.:flower3:
...t.

[Stephres]

:scared1: What do you mean we have to wait, didn't you take any pictures of Heather's Cinderella Pumpkin outfit??? Don't you know most of us on here are impatient and want to see these creations NOW...okay okay...so is it just me? hahaha
:lmao:

It is not just you! That is totally unfair and I demand to see the Cinderella outfit now!!!

OK, you'll never believe this. I was sitting here, sewing away:hippie: , when I finished attaching the top tier of my soon to be patchwork tiered twirl dress when I reach into my sewing "stuff" and discover.....the 3rd tier didn't make it into the stash:scared1: OMG, I about cried. well, the originally designed patchwork tiered twirl "skirt" turned into a dress b/c it was a little longer and it's hot here and we're going to wear it to Seaworld and just thought it would be cute as a dress, so frankly the 2 tiers w/ ruffle are plenty long enough to be a skirt. I'm going to tear down the 2 layer ruffle that was for the bottom of the 3rd tier and make it so it fits the 2nd and is only the 1 polkadot layer. My idea is to use the remaining ruffle to add to the bottom of her shirt (black with a glittery orange pumpkin-from Tar-get) We'll see how that goes.
GRRR
So initially I was totally bummed BUT I know that noone else will know (except all of you and everyone I complained to that I never get my way)that the skirt wasn't what I had planned to create and as we've said here many times our kids would be cute in potatoe sacks so I'll get over it. Though it does suck when you have a vision and a plan and you don't get to see it through to fruition. I guess I'm still getting over it:rolleyes: anyway I couldn't finish it earlier b/c I didn't have elastic, I'd only brought what I knew I needed to finish the dress (including scrap fabric but NOT the third tier) so I had to wait till my WM trip to pick up some. I will sew as soon as I am able to wake up today (it's 4:15 now) and try to get some pics up. Hopefully you guys will be around, looks like today was slow.

...t.

Aww, I am sure it looks great! I asked my husband yesterday if we could go to Disney today and he looked at me as if I was crazy! Next year we are going to do the Halloween party for sure: I am so jealous of you and Allikat.

We just found out that our January trip conflicts with Jacob's soccer so we won't be going. :sad1: We will go on spring break in March, but that is a long time to wait! Wait, Teresa, when is your super big trip? Maybe I can convince my husband that we have to go then!

[twob4him]

I am making a lion costume and I am taking 6 inch pieces of ribbon, gluing the ends and then gluing to the costume (which is a thin fleece) to make the mane. I have Alene's fabric glue which is supposed to be quick stick...or whatever, but it isn't too great.

Anyone know what I could use that would work better? I have to sit and keep pushing the ends down.

Thanks.
Susan

How about hot glue? I love the stuff, course I always burn myself with the glue but it works!!! :rotfl:

[twob4him]

Hello everyone,,,,,I have been lurking on here but havent had much time to post. Love it all though....I really wanted to put in my labor stories and wedding pics but couldnt even do that :rolleyes: Sorry. Yesterday we went to our Walmart With Fabric (as opposed to our local one without fabric :confused: )...a mere 50 min drive, and I had to get my Christmas fabric for some outfits! What fun! Now I gotta get busy!!! Have a great day...I will post pics as I finish! :goodvibes

[mommyof3princess]

I am making a lion costume and I am taking 6 inch pieces of ribbon, gluing the ends and then gluing to the costume (which is a thin fleece) to make the mane. I have Alene's fabric glue which is supposed to be quick stick...or whatever, but it isn't too great.

Anyone know what I could use that would work better? I have to sit and keep pushing the ends down.

Thanks.
Susan


How about fabritac. It comes in a clear bottle with blue and red writing. I know joanns sells it. To me it's like hot clue that won't burn you. And it sets up fast.

[Twins+2more]

Where is everyone? These are some travel pillow cases that I made. Super quick and easy. The girls Disney pillowcases will have rick rack along the seam between the red gingham and white. The white fabric is that minky stuff - SUPER SOFT, the others are made from fannel.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique080.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Canontest002.jpg

I Love your monogrammed pillow...what a great idea

[Jajone]

I haven't been sewing for about a month, but this week was motivated and found time. Here's some of what I completed. I have 70+ outfits to complete by mid March, so I started early. That does not include what I'm doing for the adults on our trip.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01221.jpg
Something for me!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01222.jpg
Something else for me!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01223.jpg
Some things for the boys. This is my first try at letters and they are not great and NOW my husband now tells me the last letter should ne an "A" not an "O". Anyone know what it should be?
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01217.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01218.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01219.jpg
I just threw together Tigger using the face cut out of an old Halloween costume I got second hand.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01220.jpg

I'm so proud of myself for completing sooo much this weekend. I also did 3 shirts for my DSIL and finished a pheasant cinderella top for my DN xmas present. I sewed the elastic on 3 tutu skirts and have one more to go. It's only Sunday morning! I only have my DS15mos here today, the other 2 are at grandma's so I have time to sew again. :banana: :banana: :banana: 3 minimum bananas right? Sorry for the long post, just haven't posted any completed projects for so long I got a little excited:woohoo: :woohoo:

[bsusanmb]

WOW JAJONE!! You were sure busy! Just love each one! What did you use for the pattern for the letters?

70 outfits! How many in your group?

Susan

[bsusanmb]

Oh, Holly Hobby brings such memories. My DD Molly is now 37. When she was 5 I was so broke...flat broke and I bought a pattern and made her a Holly Hobby doll and a wardrobe of clothes for her....oh, and a free kitten from someone...She loved Holly HObby....

Question for anyone who has done the Disney Cruise....I am considering doing a cruise. Did you enjoy it? Is it better than spending the entire week at WDW? Did you get seasick?

Thanks...going to try the ideas for the lion costume ribbons.

Susan

[eeyore3847]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b88/wendya2J/100_4937.jpg


ok, do you have the fabric code from your receipt for the red/black mickey heads. went to a joannes yesterday and they did not have it, would love some for overalls I am making. thanks.

[SallyfromDE]

ok, do you have the fabric code from your receipt for the red/black mickey heads. went to a joannes yesterday and they did not have it, would love some for overalls I am making. thanks.

If it helps, I saw it on Hancocks website.

[eeyore3847]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Canontest002.jpg
this is the most fabulous original Idea I have seen on this thread for awhile! great job and I have now have a great idea for matching smas gifts for the kids! WOO HOOO awesome!

Well here are our creations:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef484c9c17b00000026101AZsXLhszbMY
My grammie ended up taking over the sewing of my costume- Thanks grammie- I have a ton to do and on 4 more days!!! So it is all basted together I tried it on today and it fits good. She is going to get it all sewed up and it will be ready tomorrow- but I might not get over there until monday. So I will put it on and have Dh take pics before we leave. It is so cute I'm really getting excited.

I love it when parents/grammies help! It always takes the pressure off! love those pumpkins! Super cute!!!!

[Stephres]

Question for anyone who has done the Disney Cruise....I am considering doing a cruise. Did you enjoy it? Is it better than spending the entire week at WDW? Did you get seasick?

Thanks...going to try the ideas for the lion costume ribbons.

Susan

My husband gets extremely seasick and got a patch from a pharmacy before we left. The first night was really rocky and he was a little queasy, but was fine from then on. I think if he didn't have the patch he would have been terribly sick.

The kids had a great time on the cruise but my husband and I wished there were more things for adults. I don't know if it's better than WDW, but the kids really loved it.

Jajone: great outfits! That's a lot of work you have got planned for March: good luck!

[MouseTriper]

It is not just you! That is totally unfair and I demand to see the Cinderella outfit now!!!!

:yay: Yeah I am so glad it is not just me!!!!!

[eeyore3847]

Ok, so I finished the thanksgiving outfit, I think. Here is the 3 peices finished. I was thinking of still adding the apron but it might make it way tooo busy. a sash for the shirt and pants combo probably and maybe appliqueing GIVE THANKS on the bodice. I don't know, want to start on xmas already so I may just leave it the way it is..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3200.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3201.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3202.jpg
Lori

[MouseTriper]

I haven't been sewing for about a month, but this week was motivated and found time. Here's some of what I completed. I have 70+ outfits to complete by mid March, so I started early. That does not include what I'm doing for the adults on our trip. :

:scared1: Oh my gosh did you really say 70 outfits???? Wow, I thought the few I did was hard.....oh my goodness!! I love the ones you have completed so far. They look great!!!

[MouseTriper]

Ok, so I finished the thanksgiving outfit, I think. Here is the 3 peices finished. I was thinking of still adding the apron but it might make it way tooo busy. a sash for the shirt and pants combo probably and maybe appliqueing GIVE THANKS on the bodice. I don't know, want to start on xmas already so I may just leave it the way it is..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3200.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3201.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3202.jpg
Lori


:banana: Awww that is so cute. My daughter is here on my lap and she said", I want that". Hahahaha:cheer2:

[eeyore3847]

Some things for the boys. This is my first try at letters and they are not great and NOW my husband now tells me the last letter should ne an "A" not an "O". Anyone know what it should be?
[URL="[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01217.jpg
I'm so proud of myself for completing sooo much this weekend.excited:woohoo: :woohoo:

I think the A is right, but honestly I have no idea, it looks right though to me!
You should be proud for completing so much!!!!

Lori

[t-beri]

I'm almost sure that Jambo is correct.

I had a holly hobby crib, but it was a regular crib that my mom painted, she loved holly hobby. I had a holly hobby doll that had a pull string, i don't remember what she said though.

JAJONE has been SEW busy!!!! WOW. I feel like such a slacker. Since the
3rd tier debachle I only have to do the elastic waistband on her skirt and a ruffle at the bottom. Possibly a ruffle at the bottom of her shirt???:confused3
Oh, Steph I wish you could come tonight too.. that would be so fun. I hope I get to see Ali and her girls. There are 15 of us going which was more than I had realized. I don't know if everyone is dressing up but I think most of us are though some refused to stick with the theme:sad2:

I have to go now and run down to the pool for a few seconds while I do some seam ripping...

...t.

[snubie]

It is most definitely JAMBO, not JAMBA. The librarian in me had to look it up or it would drive me to insanity.

[mommyof3princess]

I love the outfits. I could not handle making 70 custumes. I would go crazy. And my hubby would lock me up and take my plastic away.:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

eeyore3847 I love it with the apron. It's the best of both worlds dressy warm and comfy. Great idea.

[eeyore3847]

:banana: Awww that is so cute. My daughter is here on my lap and she said", I want that". Hahahaha:cheer2:

you know the sewing itself did not take that long to do. except the peasant tops, those annoy me but are adorable! have 5 different colored ones to make today, but of course putting it off to talk here! HEHE anywho, it was the design that took awhile, I was trying not to get overwhelmed and make it too busy.

[pixiedust_in_ak]

JAMBO! So cute all of the outfits!

[Jajone]

WOW JAJONE!! You were sure busy! Just love each one! What did you use for the pattern for the letters?

70 outfits! How many in your group?

Susan
I just used word and made the letters really big. We have 10 in our group-5 kids and 5 adults. We are going over Easter. I have 2 outfits planned for almost everyday. I know I'm crazy, but I'm a planner and it keeps the excitement alive for me until we go. I have almost all made already (13 left and a bunch of tshirt iron ons to do) The 3 girls will always match so when I figure out 1 outfit I just whip out 3.:scared1: I have kept a schedule of what I want to sew each month until we go. As long as I can do 5 each month, I'm good.

It is most definitely JAMBO, not JAMBA. The librarian in me had to look it up or it would drive me to insanity.
YEAH I don;t have to make friends with the seam ripper again.:tigger:

I love the outfits. I could not handle making 70 custumes. I would go crazy. And my hubby would lock me up and take my plastic away.:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

eeyore3847 I love it with the apron. It's the best of both worlds dressy warm and comfy. Great idea.
We already had the discussion this am of how much more $$$. The outfits are a xmas gift for 2 of my nieces, so that is money we would have spent already.....at least we would have spent some of that money:rolleyes1

[angelfallenhere]

Hi!! If you are still needing the fabric code. For the Mickey head on red and its cotton flannel. I bought it yesterday at Hancocks on sale for $4.89 a yard normally $6.99. I am abought to make a robe and pajamas. The code is #6841 thats what is on the fabric or do you need the one on the recepit?? If so I will look at it?

HTH
Melanie

DD 04/25/94
DS 02/27/96
DS 02/28/05
DD 10/19/06

Only 76 Days Till Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[disneymommieof2]

I vote Apron- I don't think it makes it to busy just more darling :goodvibes Finishing up the iron on t-shirts today before I head to work. And I hemmed up the AK outfit I made for DD. We're getting there.... Now I gotta go to work :rolleyes:

[billwendy]

Hi!! If you are still needing the fabric code. For the Mickey head on red and its cotton flannel. I bought it yesterday at Hancocks on sale for $4.89 a yard normally $6.99. I am abought to make a robe and pajamas. The code is #6841 thats what is on the fabric or do you need the one on the recepit?? If so I will look at it?

HTH
Melanie

DD 04/25/94
DS 02/27/96
DS 02/28/05
DD 10/19/06

Only 76 Days Till Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HI - the fabric from Joann's is just regular cotton(not flannel), but i dont have the receipt anymore but on the salvage of the fabric it has #6841- chucked it in the trash as i left the store - bummer!

[TheRatPack]

I am making a lion costume and I am taking 6 inch pieces of ribbon, gluing the ends and then gluing to the costume (which is a thin fleece) to make the mane. I have Alene's fabric glue which is supposed to be quick stick...or whatever, but it isn't too great.

Anyone know what I could use that would work better? I have to sit and keep pushing the ends down.

Thanks.
Susan

I would have said to sew them on, but then we went to this resale shop looking for costumes the other day and I found one like you're making. It looks like they used hot glue? It's clear and those ribbons are on there really really good. I think they make a hot glue for fabric? It turned out really cute...whoever made this one did a good job and the ribbons stick up really cute on the hat part so it looks like a big fluffy mane. She used 2 different colors of ribbon too, which I think added to the cuteness :)

[Cindy B Good]

Jajone-Great outfits & you are truly inspiring! 70 outfits? :eek:
Eeyore3847-The "give thanks" applique would be a great touch! I can definitely understand wanting to move on to the Christmas projects though.

Was just taking a break from things & well, you girls have "SEW" inspired me...I'm working on a prince costume for DS & have to sew on 24 buttons now! :sad2: This has to be the worst sewing pattern/project I've ever attempted!!! My seam ripper & I have become the best of friends :rolleyes:

Then I have to start other DS' Mickey pjs (he keeps stealing my fabric & wrapping it around himself-hugging it:rotfl: , very excited to get these sewed!!!!) I've got to get these done tonight before bath time or he's gonna let me know what an awful Mom I am for sure! :guilty:

[my*2*angels]

Where is everyone? These are some travel pillow cases that I made. Super quick and easy. The girls Disney pillowcases will have rick rack along the seam between the red gingham and white. The white fabric is that minky stuff - SUPER SOFT, the others are made from fannel.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique080.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/Canontest002.jpg

Love these! I am going to have to case these!

Well here are our creations:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef484c9c17b00000026101AZsXLhszbMY
Here is a close up of dory:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef48480400200000026101AZsXLhszbMY
Here is me & DD drawing the face on hers:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef484f5c14700000026101AZsXLhszbMY

My grammie ended up taking over the sewing of my costume- Thanks grammie- I have a ton to do and on 4 more days!!! So it is all basted together I tried it on today and it fits good. She is going to get it all sewed up and it will be ready tomorrow- but I might not get over there until monday. So I will put it on and have Dh take pics before we leave. It is so cute I'm really getting excited.

Your daughter is adorable and the pumpkins are awesome! Great job!

I haven't been sewing for about a month, but this week was motivated and found time. Here's some of what I completed. I have 70+ outfits to complete by mid March, so I started early. That does not include what I'm doing for the adults on our trip.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01221.jpg
Something for me!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01222.jpg
Something else for me!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01223.jpg
Some things for the boys. This is my first try at letters and they are not great and NOW my husband now tells me the last letter should ne an "A" not an "O". Anyone know what it should be?
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01217.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01218.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01219.jpg
I just threw together Tigger using the face cut out of an old Halloween costume I got second hand.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01220.jpg

I'm so proud of myself for completing sooo much this weekend. I also did 3 shirts for my DSIL and finished a pheasant cinderella top for my DN xmas present. I sewed the elastic on 3 tutu skirts and have one more to go. It's only Sunday morning! I only have my DS15mos here today, the other 2 are at grandma's so I have time to sew again. :banana: :banana: :banana: 3 minimum bananas right? Sorry for the long post, just haven't posted any completed projects for so long I got a little excited:woohoo: :woohoo:

All of the outfits are awesome! You are a "sewing machine!"

Ok, so I finished the thanksgiving outfit, I think. Here is the 3 peices finished. I was thinking of still adding the apron but it might make it way tooo busy. a sash for the shirt and pants combo probably and maybe appliqueing GIVE THANKS on the bodice. I don't know, want to start on xmas already so I may just leave it the way it is..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3202.jpg
Lori


This is sooo adorable and your daughter is gorgeous!

MouseTriper_I don't know if I have already commented but that outfit was awesom and your child is sooooo cute!

[LisaZoe]

I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg

I ended up using 5 1/2 yards of fabric for the pettiskirt and could have used even more but I bought all that the local JoAnns had. It's not as full as a Kaiya Eve pettiskirt but it works. :) I want to make some kind of sheer overskirt that I can attach leaves and flowers to. That way the pettiskirt can be easily worn with other skirts later. I have some stretch velour (in lime, of course) to use for a leotard and leggings. I'll probably add a few leaves and/or small flowers at the neckline of the leotard unless I can think of a way to add some to the wing straps. So far, Zoe seems to like what I've done and hasn't pointed out that it doesn't look much like Tinkerbell. LOL I did casually comment that the costume is Tink going to a harvest party just in case the subject of my deviations comes up. :rolleyes1

NOW my husband now tells me the last letter should ne an "A" not an "O". Anyone know what it should be?

Maybe he's thinking of Jamba Juice? :lmao:

[my*2*angels]

Wow! I think I am caught up! Sorry if I missed anyone, everything is absolutely fabulous though! Soooo glad I went to my 10 year reunion! I had a BLAST! It was soooo fun! We didn't get home until MIDNIGHT!
T-beri_ Sorry to hear about all of your problems, hope everything works out and you guys have a great time!

Also, YES my miss piggy had a purple dress and gloves! She has a sweet story behind her and such sentimental value! I hope I always have her! I should take a pic of her and put it in my avatar!:)

[my*2*angels]

:thumbsup2 I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg

I ended up using 5 1/2 yards of fabric for the pettiskirt and could have used even more but I bought all that the local JoAnns had. It's not as full as a Kaiya Eve pettiskirt but it works. :) I want to make some kind of sheer overskirt that I can attach leaves and flowers to. That way the pettiskirt can be easily worn with other skirts later. I have some stretch velour (in lime, of course) to use for a leotard and leggings. I'll probably add a few leaves and/or small flowers at the neckline of the leotard unless I can think of a way to add some to the wing straps. So far, Zoe seems to like what I've done and hasn't pointed out that it doesn't look much like Tinkerbell. LOL I did casually comment that the costume is Tink going to a harvest party just in case the subject of my deviations comes up. :rolleyes1



Maybe he's thinking of Jamba Juice? :lmao:

Wow this looks amazing! Can't wait to see it finished!

[Luv2DressEmUp]

I know it's been a while since I've seen an apron dress around here, but I have a question about them. The pattern has you putting buttons on and I"m not quite understanding the directions. Would anyone who has made one explain the buttons to me or take a picture of theirs?

I can't wait to show you all of my creations for our Thanksgiving trip! Just have a few finishing touches left!

[tanyaandallie]

I haven't been sewing for about a month, but this week was motivated and found time. Here's some of what I completed. I have 70+ outfits to complete by mid March, so I started early. That does not include what I'm doing for the adults on our trip.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01221.jpg
Something for me!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01222.jpg
Something else for me!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01223.jpg
Some things for the boys. This is my first try at letters and they are not great and NOW my husband now tells me the last letter should ne an "A" not an "O". Anyone know what it should be?
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01217.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01218.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01219.jpg
I just threw together Tigger using the face cut out of an old Halloween costume I got second hand.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC01220.jpg

I'm so proud of myself for completing sooo much this weekend. I also did 3 shirts for my DSIL and finished a pheasant cinderella top for my DN xmas present. I sewed the elastic on 3 tutu skirts and have one more to go. It's only Sunday morning! I only have my DS15mos here today, the other 2 are at grandma's so I have time to sew again. :banana: :banana: :banana: 3 minimum bananas right? Sorry for the long post, just haven't posted any completed projects for so long I got a little excited:woohoo: :woohoo:

LOVE these!!! Great ideas for boys!!!! I'll have to bookmark them for future purposes!! We are going in jan and I have to get started!

[cheerbop]

I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg

I ended up using 5 1/2 yards of fabric for the pettiskirt and could have used even more but I bought all that the local JoAnns had. It's not as full as a Kaiya Eve pettiskirt but it works. :) I want to make some kind of sheer overskirt that I can attach leaves and flowers to. That way the pettiskirt can be easily worn with other skirts later. I have some stretch velour (in lime, of course) to use for a leotard and leggings. I'll probably add a few leaves and/or small flowers at the neckline of the leotard unless I can think of a way to add some to the wing straps. So far, Zoe seems to like what I've done and hasn't pointed out that it doesn't look much like Tinkerbell. LOL I did casually comment that the costume is Tink going to a harvest party just in case the subject of my deviations comes up. :rolleyes1



Maybe he's thinking of Jamba Juice? :lmao:

WOW! I loooove this.

[revrob]

I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg

I ended up using 5 1/2 yards of fabric for the pettiskirt and could have used even more but I bought all that the local JoAnns had. It's not as full as a Kaiya Eve pettiskirt but it works. :) I want to make some kind of sheer overskirt that I can attach leaves and flowers to. That way the pettiskirt can be easily worn with other skirts later. I have some stretch velour (in lime, of course) to use for a leotard and leggings. I'll probably add a few leaves and/or small flowers at the neckline of the leotard unless I can think of a way to add some to the wing straps. So far, Zoe seems to like what I've done and hasn't pointed out that it doesn't look much like Tinkerbell. LOL I did casually comment that the costume is Tink going to a harvest party just in case the subject of my deviations comes up. :rolleyes1



Maybe he's thinking of Jamba Juice? :lmao:

Alrighty, Lisa! I've been waiting for someone to spill the beans about pettiskirts. How was it? What fabric did you use? Did you use the YCMT pattern? I want to give it a try, but I'm SKEERED!

[LisaZoe]

Alrighty, Lisa! I've been waiting for someone to spill the beans about pettiskirts. How was it? What fabric did you use? Did you use the YCMT pattern? I want to give it a try, but I'm SKEERED!

I'm not sure what the fabric is called but it's a sheer knit although it doesn't have a lot of stretch. I got it at JoAnn's with the line that is called "Just Pretend" or something like that. They had this in green, pink, lavender, blue and white with coordinating tulle and stretch velour. It's usually $8 per yard but it was 50% off when I bought it... which is still more than I would typically spend on costume fabric but I figure this can work under other skirts as a petticoat. :) I think the fabric might be called tricot chiffon or something like that. Because it's a knit, it won't fray/unravel like a woven will... which meant I didn't have to finish the edges of the bottom ruffle. :banana: :banana: :banana: The fabric isn't as soft as the Kaiya Eve fabric but I think that's because what I used has glitter on it.

I didn't use a pattern but made it basically like a tiered twirl skirt. I did two layers for this because the first one was definitely not full enough. For that layer, the bottom one, the small ruffle at the bottom is 8 widths long, the next tier 4, the second 2 and the top 1. For the top layer, I made the small ruffle 18 widths, the next tier 9, the third 3 and the top 1. I used a cotton woven for the waistband. The fabric I used wasn't very slick but I think the glitter helped there. I don't know how a plain version of the same kind of fabric would be to sew, though.

I'd never have even seriously considered doing this if I didn't have my ruffle foot. That allowed me to ruffle and stitch to the next layer in one pass. If I were to do this again, I'd make both layers like the top one. I'd also try to figure out how to cut the strips the length of the fabric instead of the width so I didn't have so many lengths to join. :eek:

[100AcrePrincess]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg


OOOHHHHH!!!! DD would LOVE this. She loves wearing her wings around the house & flapping like a fairy.

Hey, btw, thanks for the inspiration for my Christams outfits. After looking at the pics on one of your auction pages & was all inspired. :thumbsup2

[revrob]

I'm not sure what the fabric is called but it's a sheer knit although it doesn't have a lot of stretch. I got it at JoAnn's with the line that is called "Just Pretend" or something like that. They had this in green, pink, lavender, blue and white with coordinating tulle and stretch velour. It's usually $8 per yard but it was 50% off when I bought it... which is still more than I would typically spend on costume fabric but I figure this can work under other skirts as a petticoat. :) I think the fabric might be called tricot chiffon or something like that. Because it's a knit, it won't fray/unravel like a woven will... which meant I didn't have to finish the edges of the bottom ruffle. :banana: :banana: :banana: The fabric isn't as soft as the Kaiya Eve fabric but I think that's because what I used has glitter on it.

I didn't use a pattern but made it basically like a tiered twirl skirt. I did two layers for this because the first one was definitely not full enough. For that layer, the bottom one, the small ruffle at the bottom is 8 widths long, the next tier 4, the second 2 and the top 1. For the top layer, I made the small ruffle 18 widths, the next tier 9, the third 3 and the top 1. I used a cotton woven for the waistband. The fabric I used wasn't very slick but I think the glitter helped there. I don't know how a plain version of the same kind of fabric would be to sew, though.

I'd never have even seriously considered doing this if I didn't have my ruffle foot. That allowed me to ruffle and stitch to the next layer in one pass. If I were to do this again, I'd make both layers like the top one. I'd also try to figure out how to cut the strips the length of the fabric instead of the width so I didn't have so many lengths to join. :eek:

thanks for the tips! I'm gonna give it a whirl. It's just fabric, right? If I mess it up, I'll just throw it away and pretend it never happened!

[MouseTriper]

you know the sewing itself did not take that long to do. except the peasant tops, those annoy me but are adorable! have 5 different colored ones to make today, but of course putting it off to talk here! HEHE anywho, it was the design that took awhile, I was trying not to get overwhelmed and make it too busy.

:goodvibes I love those peasant tops too, however I haven't had the guts to try one just yet! Maybe one day! LOL.

[MouseTriper]

:Then I have to start other DS' Mickey pjs (he keeps stealing my fabric & wrapping it around himself-hugging it:rotfl: , very excited to get these sewed!!!!) I've got to get these done tonight before bath time or he's gonna let me know what an awful Mom I am for sure! :guilty:

:banana: Aww that is too cute...sounds like he definitely loves the fabric already. I hope you make your goal and get them completed before bedtime!!!

[MouseTriper]

MouseTriper_I don't know if I have already commented but that outfit was awesom and your child is sooooo cute!

:cloud9: Awww thank you so much!!!

[MouseTriper]

I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg
:

:goodvibes Wow that is beautiful Lisa....it looks great!!! You are so talented!!!

[eeyore3847]

ok, my kids went to a halloween party last night!
Queen of hearts, ALice and nicholas wore his Crackerjaxs boy outfit from the box. His white rabbit he will wear on halloween.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3216.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3204.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3206.jpg

Lori

[LisaNJ25]

Here are some Halloween Costumes.. we went to a contest at the mall today. Will won Funniest for the 0-4 age range. I saw a cool eggs and coffee one I think I am going to make tonight for Belle insead of her jack in the box. Tomorrow is the town contest.


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0842.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0827.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0831.jpg

[revrob]

Ok, Lisa, one more question. Did you serge the seams after and topstitch?

[revrob]

Question for you all! Why do you sew? I guess it sounds totally vain to say that I sew because I want my DD to stand out in the crowd. I LOVE the oohs & aahs that come when she is wearing something that I have created for her. I find it extremely gratifying. I love responding to the question, "where did you get that?" with "oh, I made it!" So, how vain is that?

SO, the reason I wondered about that - our family went to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday. Of course, my DD had on a pair of jeans that I had embellished. Everyone LOVED them! And so did my DD, and so did I! So I guess that's what matters, huh?

Anyway, here's a pic!
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i236/scrappindisney/IMG_3177.jpg

[mommyof3princess]

[QUOTE=LisaZoe;21513329]I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg

I love love love your work you have such talent. I should have bought wings but now I am stuck ear deep in opal like fabric trying to get two pairs of wings out of the mess I have created. I am working on traditional Tinks for the twins not the princess type. I am ok with them wearing turtle necks underneath but I don't know if I should make some green pants or have them wear tights. Any one have any suggestions?

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone,

Just finishing up my thanksgiving outfits - i have a question -

im not sure if the dude at Joann's gave me wonder under, or wonder under light - is there a way to tell?

also, if i did use the light version, can i just do the edges of the applique with fabric paint? or will it not stick? i embroidered one pair of jeans, and am not thrilled - couldnt find a clear foot for my machine, and since i am a newbie, the turkey was a tiny bit tough,,,,

thanks, wendy

[SallyfromDE]

I ended up using 5 1/2 yards of fabric for the pettiskirt and could have used even more but I bought all that the local JoAnns had. It's not as full as a Kaiya Eve pettiskirt but it works. :) I want to make some kind of sheer overskirt that I can attach leaves and flowers to. That way the pettiskirt can be easily worn with other skirts later. I have some stretch velour (in lime, of course) to use for a leotard and leggings.

We have a super JoAnne's and they have nothing like this. I truly hate to go there. But it's the only fabric store we have. Walmarts is closing their fabrics in January.

[eeyore3847]

Here are some Halloween Costumes.. we went to a contest at the mall today. Will won Funniest for the 0-4 age range. I saw a cool eggs and coffee one I think I am going to make tonight for Belle insead of her jack in the box. Tomorrow is the town contest.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0831.jpg

these are the most creative I have seen in a while! AWESOME

[HeatherSue]

I finished Tessa's Cinderella pumpkin dress!! However, that's not what I'm posting because my computer is acting like a brat at the moment. So, here is Tessa's costume, instead! She wanted to be a fairy, but I talked her into being a "Winter fairy" seeing as how she'd freeze her butt off in the store-bought costumes. We went to a party yesterday, so she got to wear it. I just covered up her tinkerbell wings with this fabric so I didn't have to deal with trying to make them myself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg
I was so frustrated with screwing up the dress that goes under the robe, I wasn't going to finish it. But, she looked so sad when I told her I wasn't going to finish it, that I went ahead and did it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07underdress.jpg

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I know it's been a while since I've seen an apron dress around here, but I have a question about them. The pattern has you putting buttons on and I"m not quite understanding the directions. Would anyone who has made one explain the buttons to me or take a picture of theirs?

I can't wait to show you all of my creations for our Thanksgiving trip! Just have a few finishing touches left!

The buttons go on the little corners of the apron top that goes under the front of the top. Hmmm that doesn't make much sense. Then the little strip of fabric with the two button holes on it connects them in the front of the child under the front (across the belly) The Front of the dress has ties on the same corners and then you tie them across the back of the child.

It makes a lot more sense when you actually put it on your DD.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_4878.jpg
Here is the back of the completed top. The buttons are on the pink part of the top.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_4879.jpg

Here is the front of the completed top. You can't see the buttoned part but it is under the front "Flap" If you don't use the buttons then the childs sides would be hanging out so to speak.

Hope this helps

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Wow great costumes everyone. I need to get DS cleaned up but I will be back to post pictures of my DH as Jack Sparrow. He is wearing a "semi-homemade" costume.

T-beri Hope you are having lots of fun on your vacation. Good Luck with your twirl skirt. What happened with the ruffle sounds exactly like something I would do! Sounds like you made lemons out of that lemonade!

Can't wait to see Pictures of MNSSHP.

[karebear1]

I finished Tessa's Cinderella pumpkin dress!! However, that's not what I'm posting because my computer is acting like a brat at the moment. So, here is Tessa's costume, instead! She wanted to be a fairy, but I talked her into being a "Winter fairy" seeing as how she'd freeze her butt off in the store-bought costumes. We went to a party yesterday, so she got to wear it. I just covered up her tinkerbell wings with this fabric so I didn't have to deal with trying to make them myself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg
I was so frustrated with screwing up the dress that goes under the robe, I wasn't going to finish it. But, she looked so sad when I told her I wasn't going to finish it, that I went ahead and did it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07underdress.jpg

Heather-

LOVE the darling girl (such a cute little thing), LOVE the dress and the cotume (can TOTALLY understand why you had to finish it because of the look of disappointment on DD's face)

But PLEASE TELL ME.......

What the heck is that HAIRY THING on the fireplace ???

[Stephres]

Heather-

LOVE the darling girl (such a cute little thing), LOVE the dress and the cotume (can TOTALLY understand why you had to finish it because of the look of disappointment on DD's ace)

But PLEASE TELL ME.......

What the heck is that HAIRY THING on the fireplace ???


I was wondering that as well, it has a handle. Do you carry it around?

Tessa looks beautiful and the dress is gorgeous. Glad you got it finished for her. If I had to look at that sad face I would cave too. Can't wait to see Cinderella!

[snubie]

You ask why we sew? Well, for me there are several reasons.

1. I like DD being dressed nicely and looking cute! It always pleases me when she is in something unique.

2. I too like the compliments from others - DH, strangers, etc. Vain yes, but true.

3. It is fun! It's my new hobby but I just need to stay motivated with it.

4. It is cheaper to make her a custom holiday (be it Halloween, Christmas, etc) outfits than I could buy them for.

[snubie]

Heather-

LOVE the darling girl (such a cute little thing), LOVE the dress and the cotume (can TOTALLY understand why you had to finish it because of the look of disappointment on DD's face)

But PLEASE TELL ME.......

What the heck is that HAIRY THING on the fireplace ???

It looks like it might be a trick or treat basket. Maybe?

[Luv2DressEmUp]

The buttons go on the little corners of the apron top that goes under the front of the top. Hmmm that doesn't make much sense. Then the little strip of fabric with the two button holes on it connects them in the front of the child under the front (across the belly) The Front of the dress has ties on the same corners and then you tie them across the back of the child.

It makes a lot more sense when you actually put it on your DD.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_4878.jpg
Here is the back of the completed top. The buttons are on the pink part of the top.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_4879.jpg

Here is the front of the completed top. You can't see the buttoned part but it is under the front "Flap" If you don't use the buttons then the childs sides would be hanging out so to speak.

Hope this helps
******
OH OK...I'm understanding more now about the button placement and get that but...

I'm going to sound like a dunce now...did you sew the part with the two button holes to the wrong side of the front? Wouldn't that put a rectangle on the front of the dress?

[my*2*angels]

ok, my kids went to a halloween party last night!
Queen of hearts, ALice and nicholas wore his Crackerjaxs boy outfit from the box. His white rabbit he will wear on halloween.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3216.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3204.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3206.jpg

Lori

They are all ADORABLE! Great costumes!:thumbsup2

Here are some Halloween Costumes.. we went to a contest at the mall today. Will won Funniest for the 0-4 age range. I saw a cool eggs and coffee one I think I am going to make tonight for Belle insead of her jack in the box. Tomorrow is the town contest.


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0842.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0827.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0831.jpg

Soo cute and original! Your children are sooo cute!:cutie:

Question for you all! Why do you sew? I guess it sounds totally vain to say that I sew because I want my DD to stand out in the crowd. I LOVE the oohs & aahs that come when she is wearing something that I have created for her. I find it extremely gratifying. I love responding to the question, "where did you get that?" with "oh, I made it!" So, how vain is that?

SO, the reason I wondered about that - our family went to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday. Of course, my DD had on a pair of jeans that I had embellished. Everyone LOVED them! And so did my DD, and so did I! So I guess that's what matters, huh?

Anyway, here's a pic!
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i236/scrappindisney/IMG_3177.jpg

She is adorable! And who doesn't want people to comment on their cute kids?:confused3 I know I do! And its nice to have others appreciate what you create!:love:

I finished Tessa's Cinderella pumpkin dress!! However, that's not what I'm posting because my computer is acting like a brat at the moment. So, here is Tessa's costume, instead! She wanted to be a fairy, but I talked her into being a "Winter fairy" seeing as how she'd freeze her butt off in the store-bought costumes. We went to a party yesterday, so she got to wear it. I just covered up her tinkerbell wings with this fabric so I didn't have to deal with trying to make them myself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg
I was so frustrated with screwing up the dress that goes under the robe, I wasn't going to finish it. But, she looked so sad when I told her I wasn't going to finish it, that I went ahead and did it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07underdress.jpg

Tessa is adorable!:cutie: Great job on the costume!:thumbsup2

[karebear1]

It looks like it might be a trick or treat basket. Maybe?

Looks like Cousin it has aged some is what it looks like!! Did you notice 'it's' plugged in??

Eh......... may it's Heather's wig... you know.... for the times she wants to feel extra special! :rotfl2:

[mommyof3princess]

[QUOTE=HeatherSue;21515089]QUOTE]

Wow that is so beautiful. I love the idea of covering her tink wings.

Question is there a such thing as winter mermaids? :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: My daughter wants to be little mermaide next year and wants her twin sisters to be arieals sisters. Talk about freezing little bootys off.:dance3:. Just wanted to give everyone something to laugh about.

[teresajoy]

HEY GUYS!!! Guess What I saw today!!!??? Tessa in her all finished Cinderella outfit!!!! She looked GORGEOUS!!!!! But you all have to wait AGAIN!!! :rotfl:




What do you mean we have to wait, didn't you take any pictures of Heather's Cinderella Pumpkin outfit??? Don't you know most of us on here are impatient and want to see these creations NOW...okay okay...so is it just me? hahaha

Why do you think I mentioned it. ;)
speaking of NBC, on our list of do do's while we're here is taking the boy to see NBC in 3D:3dglasses in DTD. He saw it last year so it's really just an excuse for us to go.

It's almost 4 am and we just got back from DH's gig in St.Pete. Jeesh. Of course we had to go to Wally world after the gig, so I don't have to go tomorrow, I know my way around tampa/St.Pete so much better than O-town
OK, you'll never believe this. I was sitting here, sewing away , when I finished attaching the top tier of my soon to be patchwork tiered twirl dress when I reach into my sewing "stuff" and discover.....the 3rd tier didn't make it into the stash OMG, I about cried. well, the originally designed patchwork tiered twirl "skirt" turned into a dress b/c it was a little longer and it's hot here and we're going to wear it to Seaworld and just thought it would be cute as a dress, so frankly the 2 tiers w/ ruffle are plenty long enough to be a skirt. I'm going to tear down the 2 layer ruffle that was for the bottom of the 3rd tier and make it so it fits the 2nd and is only the 1 polkadot layer. My idea is to use the remaining ruffle to add to the bottom of her shirt (black with a glittery orange pumpkin-from Tar-get) We'll see how that goes.
GRRR
So initially I was totally bummed BUT I know that noone else will know (except all of you and everyone I complained to that I never get my way)that the skirt wasn't what I had planned to create and as we've said here many times our kids would be cute in potatoe sacks so I'll get over it. Though it does suck when you have a vision and a plan and you don't get to see it through to fruition. I guess I'm still getting over it:rolleyes: anyway I couldn't finish it earlier b/c I didn't have elastic, I'd only brought what I knew I needed to finish the dress (including scrap fabric but NOT the third tier) so I had to wait till my WM trip to pick up some. I will sew as soon as I am able to wake up today (it's 4:15 now) and try to get some pics up. Hopefully you guys will be around, looks like today was slow.

ALI if you read this before you leave I will be on the lookout for your cuties!

Goodnight goodnight, parting is such sweet sorrow that I should say good night till it be morrow.
...t.

I STILL can't wait to see some pictures!!! I am waiting VERY patiently here while you have so much fun there in Orlando!! All I ask for is some picutres. Is that too much??? :confused3 ;)

It is not just you! That is totally unfair and I demand to see the Cinderella outfit now!!!



Aww, I am sure it looks great! I asked my husband yesterday if we could go to Disney today and he looked at me as if I was crazy! Next year we are going to do the Halloween party for sure: I am so jealous of you and Allikat.

We just found out that our January trip conflicts with Jacob's soccer so we won't be going. :sad1: We will go on spring break in March, but that is a long time to wait! Wait, Teresa, when is your super big trip? Maybe I can convince my husband that we have to go then!

We are going in May. Yeah, you should go then! Although, we are thinking of making a trip overy your way too.

I haven't been sewing for about a month, but this week was motivated and found time.

I'm so proud of myself for completing sooo much this weekend. I also did 3 shirts for my DSIL and finished a pheasant cinderella top for my DN xmas present. I sewed the elastic on 3 tutu skirts and have one more to go. It's only Sunday morning! I only have my DS15mos here today, the other 2 are at grandma's so I have time to sew again. :banana: :banana: :banana: 3 minimum bananas right? Sorry for the long post, just haven't posted any completed projects for so long I got a little excited:woohoo: :woohoo:
WOW!!! I love these! My favorites are the Animal Kindgom outfits! Jambo!
Oh, Holly Hobby brings such memories. My DD Molly is now 37. When she was 5 I was so broke...flat broke and I bought a pattern and made her a Holly Hobby doll and a wardrobe of clothes for her....oh, and a free kitten from someone...She loved Holly HObby....

Susan
What a sweet Mommy!
Ok, so I finished the thanksgiving outfit, I think. Here is the 3 peices finished. I was thinking of still adding the apron but it might make it way tooo busy. a sash for the shirt and pants combo probably and maybe appliqueing GIVE THANKS on the bodice. I don't know, want to start on xmas already so I may just leave it the way it is..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3202.jpg
Lori
Very cute Lori!

Wow! I think I am caught up! Sorry if I missed anyone, everything is absolutely fabulous though! Soooo glad I went to my 10 year reunion! I had a BLAST! It was soooo fun! We didn't get home until MIDNIGHT!
T-beri_ Sorry to hear about all of your problems, hope everything works out and you guys have a great time!

Also, YES my miss piggy had a purple dress and gloves! She has a sweet story behind her and such sentimental value! I hope I always have her! I should take a pic of her and put it in my avatar!:)

you should do that! What is the story behind your Miss Piggy? Share! I would scan the picture of Heather's Miss Piggy and share it, but my scanner is refusing to work!


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3216.jpg
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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3206.jpg

Lori

You have the CUTEST kids!!!!

I finished Tessa's Cinderella pumpkin dress!! However, that's not what I'm posting because my computer is acting like a brat at the moment. So, here is Tessa's costume, instead! She wanted to be a fairy, but I talked her into being a "Winter fairy" seeing as how she'd freeze her butt off in the store-bought costumes. We went to a party yesterday, so she got to wear it. I just covered up her tinkerbell wings with this fabric so I didn't have to deal with trying to make them myself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg
I was so frustrated with screwing up the dress that goes under the robe, I wasn't going to finish it. But, she looked so sad when I told her I wasn't going to finish it, that I went ahead and did it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07underdress.jpg
S T U N N I N G!!!!!! She is SOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful!!!!!
Heather-

LOVE the darling girl (such a cute little thing), LOVE the dress and the cotume (can TOTALLY understand why you had to finish it because of the look of disappointment on DD's face)

But PLEASE TELL ME.......

What the heck is that HAIRY THING on the fireplace ???

That does look weird doesn't it!!! :lmao: That picture isn't Heather's house (the other two are), it was at the party she went to.
But, I would like to vote for it being Heather's wig when she wants to feel really perty!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: :thumbsup2

[Disney 4 Me]

Question for anyone who has done the Disney Cruise....I am considering doing a cruise. Did you enjoy it? Is it better than spending the entire week at WDW? Did you get seasick?

Susan

We love the Disney Cruise. The last time we went was in 2004. Seven days on the Magic. We went with a big group of people, about 18 people - 6 families. No got seasick. Some of the adults missed having a casino on board. Most adults LOVED the adults-only pool area. There are so many kids on board that it's nice to get away from them. It's so quiet there.

My husband likes going to different islands more than having days at sea. He's not much for laying out. He enjoyed touring the kitchen. He's ready to go on another one, more so than going back to WDW.

There are characters on the boat. They sign autographs. The kids enjoyed the Kid's Club. My kids were too young for the club and went to Flounder's Reef (the nursery) a few times.

No one loved the food.

I don't know that I can really compare the two. It's just 2 different types of trips.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

Chantell

[Disney 4 Me]

I finished Tessa's Cinderella pumpkin dress!! However, that's not what I'm posting because my computer is acting like a brat at the moment. So, here is Tessa's costume, instead! She wanted to be a fairy, but I talked her into being a "Winter fairy" seeing as how she'd freeze her butt off in the store-bought costumes. We went to a party yesterday, so she got to wear it. I just covered up her tinkerbell wings with this fabric so I didn't have to deal with trying to make them myself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg
I was so frustrated with screwing up the dress that goes under the robe, I wasn't going to finish it. But, she looked so sad when I told her I wasn't going to finish it, that I went ahead and did it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07underdress.jpg

I can't wait to see the Cinderella pumpkin dress!

Tessa looks so beautiful in these pictures! Stunning! Love her hair. You did a great job on the costume, too.

[Disney 4 Me]

ok, my kids went to a halloween party last night!
Queen of hearts, ALice and nicholas wore his Crackerjaxs boy outfit from the box. His white rabbit he will wear on halloween.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3216.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3204.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3206.jpg

Lori

Love all of the outfits, but the Crackerjax costume is the cutest! He's so adorable!

[ChevyNat]

You guys are soooo lucky to have places that sales those beautiful Disney fabrics... I am really restrited on choice... I would LOVE to have some Nightmare before Xmas fabric... can anyone help me? Please pm me and we can arrange something!

[HeatherSue]

LOL!! I guess I should have mentioned that picture was taken at a Halloween party. I really have no idea what that thing was. There were all sorts of strange things on their fireplace. The woman who lives there said it was a character from a book or something. It looked like it was a trick or treat basket of some kind. :confused3

Heather-

LOVE the darling girl (such a cute little thing), LOVE the dress and the cotume (can TOTALLY understand why you had to finish it because of the look of disappointment on DD's face)

But PLEASE TELL ME.......

What the heck is that HAIRY THING on the fireplace ???

[TSNCS]

Love love love the costumes. so creative!!

I have to say, I really like the queen of hearts costume. That was a great idea! The dress I made my little one, I posted it a while back, was red and white polka dots with a minnie appliqued on the front, I had her wear it this weekend as a minnie costume, and bought her minnie ears from the disney store. We went camping, and she won best costume in her age group!!!:rotfl: I couldn't find a costume that suited her, so she ended up with that. :banana:

I am working on some skirts for the girls now, and procrastinating putting the ruffles on. I do need to get to it, since my kitchen table is filled with sewing stuff. Oh well, it's fun and I guress I can look at the mess a little longer.:scared1:

[HeatherSue]

I don't have an avatar and I enjoy reading your long posts. I sometimes only have a minute or two to play "catch up" on this thread, so it's hard to comment. When I get some time, I'll have to look into this avatar stuff.
Yes, you certainly will...<----insert smiley checking his watch, tapping his foot right here.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1474.jpghttp://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd139/momx2_Lo/th_CopyofDSC_1479.jpg
These are both adorable!!

And yes my hubby did stop to buy the Dr his banana cream pie on the way to the hospital.
Sorry If i grossed anyone out but I wanted to share my stories to.
I was SO not grossed out and I loved reading your birth stories. It sounds like you had a pretty scary time after the twins were born. :hug: As for the banana cream pie- :rotfl2:

You caught me. This thread goes so fast that I usually just look at the pretty pictures and only read every once in awhile.
I also have a habit of getting you and your sister confused.
I did go on your blog thingie one time though and read about you and your husband.
or your sister and her husband. :rotfl2:
I get confused too easily!!!!
But from now on, I will be sure to skim your posts for any interesting poop stories. :hug:
Well, both my sister and I have websites with stories...I can't remember if she has a story about how she met her husband, though. Just remember I'm the WAY funnier one ;) and I humiliate my husband with every post without a single thought to his feelings (on wearing lime green mickey ears).
Yes, you must read all my posts, you never know when an interesting bodily function story might pop up!

OK, HeatherSue - just because you asked (and it was about time I did) I got myself an avatar AND a siggy! I'm a cool kid now!

With DS (4), my water broke on its own at 4:30 in the morning on March 2, 2003. I add the date in because I REALLY wanted his birthday to be 3/3/03. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/th_pirateshirt1.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/lorib587/th_pirateshirt2.jpg Sorry for the ginormously long post!
First of all, don't you make me make any more rules for apologizing!!!
Secondly, Tessa was born on March 19, 2003, so our kiddos are really close in age! Third, I LOVE your avatar and your siggy. But, you were already cool. :cool2: Fourth, LOVE the pirate outfit!!!!

My sister bought me these red silky pj bottoms & I had to change because I slid right off the couch!
:lmao: That is a hilarious mental image!

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So cute! She looks like a little punk rocker! Love the low-rider Mickey ears!

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Great job on the costumes!! The kids are SO cute!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_10260055edit.jpg
Wow, you're really on top of things! You have the Christmas outfit done already!? It's really cute, too!

[teresajoy]

LOOK LOOK LOOK!!!!!!!!! I have a REALL TAG!!!!!! OH BOY!!!!! The tag fairy likes me, she really likes me!!!!!!
Yah, know, not that that's a big deal or anything. Just thought you all might not have noticed. So, I thought I'd point it out.
I'M SO STINKIN EXCITED!!!!!! YEAH! MY GLOW IN THE DARK RIC RAC IS FAMOUS NOW!!!!


Thanks tagfairy!!!!!

[spongemommie05]

hello all:goodvibes i have some serious catching up to do on this thread . i have officially been disney pimped/ obsessed(as my dh say's) Our trip was so much stinking fun and so awesome. i will be writting my tr soon, hopefully i can have the first part up by this weekend. :confused3 i just wanted to show you the kiddos in there pirate outfits at DCA's Mickey halloween treat party. there is a lil friend in the picture, they were a huge hit everybody kept giving them major compliments on them, (well me too http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/disneyland2324.jpg

[teresajoy]

hello all:goodvibes i have some serious catching up to do on this thread . i have officially been disney pimped/ obsessed(as my dh say's) Our trip was so much stinking fun and so awesome. i will be writting my tr soon, hopefully i can have the first part up by this weekend. :confused3 i just wanted to show you the kiddos in there pirate outfits at DCA's Mickey halloween treat party. there is a lil friend in the picture, they were a huge hit everybody kept giving them major compliments on them, (well me too http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/th_disneyland2324.jpg

Your kids are all so cute!!!! I'm glad you had such a fun time. I can't wait to read your TR!

By the way, did you notice my tag!!!!??!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[spongemommie05]

sure did whoo hoo good for you...:cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[HeatherSue]

WHAT!?!?!?!?!? You HAVEN'T seen NBC???? I'm not sure but I think that is a crime punishable by death in some countries.

...t.
I haven't seen it either! It looks so creepy and icky!

People get us confused in real life all the time too! She's so pretty, I don't mind!
But, to be fair, the nurse had told everyone who was there (my entire family waiting out there for me for so long!) that I was tired and needed my rest. :sad2: (It's on the video, so I know it's true!)
You're so sweet! But, no one has ever told me that I was H-O-T ssss, or that I look just like Demi Moore. The only celebrity I've been compared to was Pam from the Office (thank you Steph, I will treasure it always). Plus, that was just saying that the picture of me with my face mostly covered looked like Pam from the office. What I'm getting at is that my sister is gorgeous!

I never would have left you all alone if it wasn't for that stinkin' nurse! I thought you must have told her that you wanted to sleep!

Oh crud! I have a potluck to go to tomorrow, and I said I'd make a cake. A cake I've made countless times before. But, wouldn't you know it, I couldn't find my recipe, and had to look up one online. And, I am using a different cake pan than usual. So, I burnt it a bit!
Watergate cake....mmmmmm.......

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebef484f5c14700000026101AZsXLhszbMY
This picture is so cute! You guys made some really cool pumpkins!

Wait, Teresa, when is your super big trip? Maybe I can convince my husband that we have to go then!
We're going from May 3-May 17!!! See, this is why people confuse us because I answer for her.

[URL="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/th_DSC01222.jpg
WOW!! You should be proud!! I like everything, but I particularly like this shirt for you, so cool!

My husband gets extremely seasick and got a patch from a pharmacy before we left. The first night was really rocky and he was a little queasy, but was fine from then on. I think if he didn't have the patch he would have been terribly sick.
I can't convince my husband to go on a cruise for this very reason. Frankly, I'm a little scared that he WOULD be sick the whole time and that wouldn't be fun for me, either.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/th_fairy1.jpg
That is turning out really cute, Lisa!

Also, YES my miss piggy had a purple dress and gloves! She has a sweet story behind her and such sentimental value! I hope I always have her! I should take a pic of her and put it in my avatar!:)
I MUST see your picture of Miss Piggy! I loved my Miss Piggy puppet! I used to make her say "Hy-A" and flap her arms at people all the time. Aaah..memories...

[revrob]

Well, glow in the dark ricrac IS cool!

[tnmom25]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/th_10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/th_10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg

My gosh that girl is gorgeous! Great job on the costume, but then again Tessa would look adorable in a flour sack!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/th_disneyland2324.jpg

Looks like they had a blast! Welcome back!

[UtahMama]

TeresaJoyce- SWEET NEW TAG, Sister! :hug: Very happy for you!!!!

Spongealicious- Girlfriend, I yam SO glad you're home!!!!! Your pirates look so adorable!!!!


Everyone- I've been ridiculously behind because I had to make some seriously obscure POKEMON TRAINER costumes from scratch---pictures to follow (act like you know who the Sam-Hill they are!). Funny, The boys in the PokeMon demographic (ages 9-18) totally know who my boys were! I was dumfounded...but my boys thought they looked like the trainers at our church's "Trunk or Treat" last night, so I guess that's all that matters. The best part was I was able to purchase all the elements at our new DI Thrift Store for cheap and just sewed a little...I'll explain when I post the pics. A glue gun was involved at the very last because we were running late :rolleyes1


Norah finally got to wear her Alice and was a huge hit, thankfully. But for "tricker treating" she'll be her witch again...with her mama witch!

[TSNCS]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/tsncs/caitynkenziehalloween.jpg

Here is a pic of my girls at their halloween party this weekend. We were at Carter Caves, KY. Caitlyn, my oldest, was Hannah Montanna, and Mackenzie was minnie. I will upload better costume pics later. I am off to bed.

[tnmom25]

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/EmmaTgiving.jpg

For dd7:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/AbbyTgiving.jpg

[HeatherSue]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3216.jpghttp://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3204.jpghttp://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3206.jpg

GREAT costumes! The kracker jacks boy is such an original idea. Your little "Alice" always reminds me of what my SIL might have looked like as a little girl- SO cute!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/th_IMG_0842.jpghttp://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/th_IMG_0827.jpghttp://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/th_IMG_0831.jpg
Thesea are all great! The kissing booth has to be my favorite. How funny!

Question for you all! Why do you sew?http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i236/scrappindisney/th_IMG_3177.jpg
CUTE picture!! I sew because 1. The feeling of accomplishment I get when I complete a cute outfit 2. Because I love to design stuff the way I want it 3. I want my kids to have something "different" 4. The most important reason- so all of you will say that you like it!

Looks like Cousin it has aged some is what it looks like!! Did you notice 'it's' plugged in??

Eh......... may it's Heather's wig... you know.... for the times she wants to feel extra special! :rotfl2:
:rotfl2: How did you know!?

[QUOTE=HeatherSue;21515089]QUOTE]Question is there a such thing as winter mermaids? :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: My daughter wants to be little mermaide next year and wants her twin sisters to be arieals sisters. Talk about freezing little bootys off.:dance3:. Just wanted to give everyone something to laugh about.
Sure, there are winter mermaids in the Atlantic!! They have fur instead of scales!

LOOK LOOK LOOK!!!!!!!!! I have a REALL TAG!!!!!! OH BOY!!!!! The tag fairy likes me, she really likes me!!!!!!
Yah, know, not that that's a big deal or anything. Just thought you all might not have noticed. So, I thought I'd point it out.
I'M SO STINKIN EXCITED!!!!!! YEAH! MY GLOW IN THE DARK RIC RAC IS FAMOUS NOW!!!! Thanks tag fairy!
WOO-HOO!!!:woohoo: I have a famous sister!!:woohoo:
Does anyone else read that last line and think of that old M&M's (I think) commercial where the little kid says "Thanks Easter Bunny"?

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/th_disneyland2324.jpg
Your family is so absolutely adorable!!!! I can't wait for your TR!!

My gosh that girl is gorgeous! Great job on the costume, but then again Tessa would look adorable in a flour sack!

Thank you! I think she's gorgeous, but I may be a little biased!

[HeatherSue]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/tsncs/th_caitynkenziehalloween.jpg
They are such cute girls!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_EmmaTgiving.jpghttp://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_AbbyTgiving.jpg
These are great, Deann!! I just love that fabric! I am still having problems getting Tessa's pumpkin dress pictures onto the computer-GRRR!!!

[UtahMama]

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_EmmaTgiving.jpg

For dd7:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_AbbyTgiving.jpg

Cute! That is a really versatile pumpkin fabric! Autumn and Cinderella all rolled into one. You did a sweet job!!!! Lucky girls

My family is very rednecky and I don't think they'd appreciate anything like that. But I am adding some twirl to a Osh Kosh bib-overall (top part) that my dd can wear all November nicely.

[UtahMama]

You ask why we sew? Well, for me there are several reasons.

1. I like DD being dressed nicely and looking cute! It always pleases me when she is in something unique.

2. I too like the compliments from others - DH, strangers, etc. Vain yes, but true.

3. It is fun! It's my new hobby but I just need to stay motivated with it.

4. It is cheaper to make her a custom holiday (be it Halloween, Christmas, etc) outfits than I could buy them for.
I love the compliments too! Makes me feel so good!


But PLEASE TELL ME.......

What the heck is that HAIRY THING on the fireplace ???
I don't know BUT don't feed it after midnight and DON'T get it wet!!!!! :lmao:







(I think it's a "tricker treat" bucket too....very unique!)

[spongemommie05]

i can't wait to see there outfits wendy lou let me pull my hair to one side and i will fit in perfect (misty):rotfl:

[HeatherSue]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

[My2BabiesLexis&Dill]

Hello everyone.

I have been looking at all of the great designs and I"m wondering if you all can come up with a Christmas Tinkerbell dress for my daughter and a Christmas Peter Pan outfit for my son.

Of course I will pay for these. Please PM me if you have any questions. Thanks,

[spongemommie05]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg
that is so cute and turned out great no resizing that ..good job

[UtahMama]

Here are some Halloween Costumes.. we went to a contest at the mall today. Will won Funniest for the 0-4 age range. I saw a cool eggs and coffee one I think I am going to make tonight for Belle insead of her jack in the box. Tomorrow is the town contest.


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/th_IMG_0842.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/th_IMG_0827.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/th_IMG_0831.jpg

What cute costumes! I'll take 4 kisses!!!!

The chopped off head one looks hard!

[o2bacelt]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg



OMG! It's so beautiful! My DD saw it and immediately wants one :sad2: Like I've got time to conquer my fear of zippers before we leave next month (not to mention that next month starts this week! :scared1: ) What pattern did you use? It's a gorgeous dress.

I love all the costumes and outfits that everyone's been doing lately. I'll try to catch up some more this week.

[UtahMama]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg
Heather! SOOO gorgeous! I love all the details and amazing applique! :cheer2:

Has any one ever seen a Snow White peasant's dress? Or a Briar Rose (Aurora) in her drab dress? I wonder things like this when I'm reading to Norah our of her Princess Collection Story book.... OH! maybe a blue Aurora? Untapped market I guess!:confused3

[HeatherSue]

OMG! It's so beautiful! My DD saw it and immediately wants one :sad2: Like I've got time to conquer my fear of zippers before we leave next month (not to mention that next month starts this week! :scared1: ) What pattern did you use? It's a gorgeous dress.

I love all the costumes and outfits that everyone's been doing lately. I'll try to catch up some more this week.
Thank you!! The pattern is McCalls 4888. It really wasn't too hard to make the actual dress. The appliques took me a while, though. I added the tie because it fit a little loose on Tessa. The zipper wasn't bad at all. It's nothing to be skerred of!

[HeatherSue]

YCMT just sent me new coupon codes good now until November 1:

To save $1 on your order of $10 or more, enter code: TREAT1 at checkout.
To save $5 on your order of $30 or more, enter code: TREAT5 at checkout.
(Note, each code is for a one-time user per customer)
And even better news! With your order of $40 or more, the eBook "Oh-So-Chic" aprons will automatically be added to your cart upon checkout. These make perfect gifts to give (or even keep one for yourself!) The instructions will allow you to make 2 aprons at once! PERFECT! You've been making fun things for your children...now make a little something special for YOU!

Offers expire November 1st and each coupon code is for a one-time use. Again, to receive the apron eBook, your total just needs to be $40 or more and it will AUTOMATICALLY be added to your cart.

[disneymommieof2]

[QUOTE=LisaZoe;21513329]I finally started on Zoe's Halloween costume. I'd bought some cute green wings earlier this month with no specific plan and she decided she wanted to be Tink. Well, as cute as Tink is, her outfit is kind of plain plus not really warm enough for this time of year in our area. I decided to use lime green for most of the outfit but I'm adding fall colors as accents. Here's what I have so far:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/fairy1.jpg

I love love love your work you have such talent. I should have bought wings but now I am stuck ear deep in opal like fabric trying to get two pairs of wings out of the mess I have created. I am working on traditional Tinks for the twins not the princess type. I am ok with them wearing turtle necks underneath but I don't know if I should make some green pants or have them wear tights. Any one have any suggestions?
I made baby legs for my dd to go along with her tinkerbell costume- they were a pair of socks for adults that you cut off the foot part and make into a cuff on the bottom. I saw them here of course- so you may have seen them too. I can post the link for the directions if you want.

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

So worth the wait :thumbsup2 Love it!! My favorite applique is the carriage- but they are ALL great!!!!

Got MORE packing to do.......

[mommyof3princess]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

I would just like to say that is just beautiful and I would be biteing my nails praying megan did not slip and fall on the grass and get a grass stain. But thats just my luck.

[mommyof3princess]

[QUOTE=disneymommieof2;21519950][QUOTE=mommyof3princess;21514837]
I made baby legs for my dd to go along with her tinkerbell costume- they were a pair of socks for adults that you cut off the foot part and make into a cuff on the bottom. I saw them here of course- so you may have seen them too. I can post the link for the directions if you want.

no I have not seen them would you mind shareing that would be sew great another thing to add to my pile before wednesday. Lets see

3. trick or treat bags.
1. Cheer top fitting.
2. sets of custume tinkerbell wings.
1. White pair of slipper shoes (don't ask)
But I did manage to finish sewing the tink shoes with that no slip slipper grip fabric. I even managed using my loser crapy sewing maching which I beat up quite often.:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:. Well I gueass I am done venting. :rolleyes1

QUOTE]

[spongemommie05]

Heather! SOOO gorgeous! I love all the details and amazing applique! :cheer2:

Has any one ever seen a Snow White peasant's dress? Or a Briar Rose (Aurora) in her drab dress? I wonder things like this when I'm reading to Norah our of her Princess Collection Story book.... OH! maybe a blue Aurora? Untapped market I guess!:confused3
i want the blue aurora get on it mama.:goodvibes nighty night all i am beat..

[Disney 4 Me]

WOO-HOO!!!:woohoo: I have a famous sister!!:woohoo:
Does anyone else read that last line and think of that old M&M's (I think) commercial where the little kid says "Thanks Easter Bunny"?

Thanks Easter Bunny...Bock, bock!


It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

WOW! This is another amaizing creation! I love it. The pumpkin fabric is just TOO CUTE. You did an awesome job. I love the ruffle on the top and the sleeves. Looks hard!

[Stephres]

HEY GUYS!!! Guess What I saw today!!!??? Tessa in her all finished Cinderella outfit!!!! She looked GORGEOUS!!!!! But you all have to wait AGAIN!!! :rotfl:


You have been really mean lately! I can't believe the tag fairy is rewarding this kind of behavior!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/th_disneyland2324.jpg

Welcome back! They look so stinkin' cute and I'm glad they got a lot of attention (and you too!).

You're so sweet! But, no one has ever told me that I was H-O-T ssss, or that I look just like Demi Moore. The only celebrity I've been compared to was Pam from the Office (thank you Steph, I will treasure it always). Plus, that was just saying that the picture of me with my face mostly covered looked like Pam from the office. What I'm getting at is that my sister is gorgeous!

I MUST see your picture of Miss Piggy! I loved my Miss Piggy puppet! I used to make her say "Hy-A" and flap her arms at people all the time. Aaah..memories...

1) I think Pam from the office is gorgeous, therefor you must be as well.
2) My sister had a Miss Piggy puppet with the purple dress. I was a Kermit fan, myself. Did anyone have the John Denver + Muppets Christmas album? My parents used to play it every Christmas.

Everyone- I've been ridiculously behind because I had to make some seriously obscure POKEMON TRAINER costumes from scratch---pictures to follow (act like you know who the Sam-Hill they are!). Funny, The boys in the PokeMon demographic (ages 9-18) totally know who my boys were! I was dumfounded...but my boys thought they looked like the trainers at our church's "Trunk or Treat" last night, so I guess that's all that matters. The best part was I was able to purchase all the elements at our new DI Thrift Store for cheap and just sewed a little...I'll explain when I post the pics. A glue gun was involved at the very last because we were running late :rolleyes1


What a great idea! I wish I would have thought of that before I let my son buy a horribly scary costume and now I can't even go trick or treating with him! A Pokemon trainer would have been perfect! Please post pictures when you can so I can show him!

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_EmmaTgiving.jpg http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_AbbyTgiving.jpg

I love these! I have a peasant top like this next on my "to-do" list. It looks great with the contrasting sleeves!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07twirling.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

It's even more gorgeous than I imagined! Now I kind of wish I wasn't too chicken to buy the pattern when they were on sale. Tessa looks so pleased with it too!

[fortheluvofpooh]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it. :cool1: I especially love the carraige (aka upside down hidden mickey). So what size is it? Do I get dibs on it when she outgrows it??? So glad I could be of help. Wouldn't be a fellow diser if I didn't.

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

[tnmom25]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpg

I absolutely :love: :love: :love: it! I must make something like this for dd7 now! She loves all things Cinderella and this will make the perfect Christmas gift! Hope you don't mind being CASEd

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Wow! Everyone has been busy!

Lisa, great job on Zoe's Halloween costume! Very pretty!

Heather, you did a GREAT job on the Cinderella dress! Love the appliques!

Everyone's Halloween costumes have been great, and so original!

I am working on a couple of projects, but nothing is finished yet! I will try to post some pictures later this week!

DW and I did get a bunch of Christmas fabric this weekend, (all on SALE!, music to my ears!;) ) hopefully I won't be putting the finishing touches on anything the morning of Christmas Eve!:rolleyes1

Teresa, congrats on the new tag!
Thankfully the tag fairy didn't see me mention that I have turned out to be the daughter that my mother had always wanted!:scared1:

[Camping Griswalds]

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/EmmaTgiving.jpg

For dd7:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/AbbyTgiving.jpg

Oh I love this! This pumpkin fabric is so darling!

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

This outit is stunning, ans so origional! It may be my new favorite!

Heather! SOOO gorgeous! I love all the details and amazing applique! :cheer2:

Has any one ever seen a Snow White peasant's dress? Or a Briar Rose (Aurora) in her drab dress? I wonder things like this when I'm reading to Norah our of her Princess Collection Story book.... OH! maybe a blue Aurora? Untapped market I guess!:confused3


On Voldemort, I recently saw an auction with "Briar Rose" or Aurora in her peasant costume. Came across it by accident. It was cute!

[snubie]

Did anyone have the John Denver + Muppets Christmas album? My parents used to play it every Christmas.

My parents still have and we listen to it every year as we decorate the tree. I even had to buy a copy for my house so we could continue the tradition; my husband thinks I am crazy. Good memories.


Teresa, congrats on the new tag!
Thankfully the tag fairy didn't see me mention that I have turned out to be the daughter that my mother had always wanted!:scared1:
Just wait until she/he has seen you post it again!:)

[PiperPizzaz]

1) I think Pam from the office is gorgeous, therefor you must be as well.
2) My sister had a Miss Piggy puppet with the purple dress. I was a Kermit fan, myself. Did anyone have the John Denver + Muppets Christmas album? My parents used to play it every Christmas.


Had...try HAVE. :rotfl2: That album is something of a family 'thing' (don't ask) and was one of the first gifts my Ds received.
I have the kermit that 'eats' flies. He is so cute. It makes a buzzy sounds and then "chomp, yum, delicious"

[UtahMama]

Teresa, congrats on the new tag!
Thankfully the tag fairy didn't see me mention that I have turned out to be the daughter that my mother had always wanted!:scared1:

:rotfl2: OMGosh! That would be a great one to have!

Ohhhhhh Taaaag Fairrrrryyy!!!!!!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I have a DIS friend Lynda ("DisneyFreak") who has a tag that says, "Married to a pretty, pretty princess" :rotfl2:


I didn't have any tags till well over 1,500 posts. Then they came in 2 batches. One time the tag fairy messed with me by changing the diet Pepsi to another soft drink :snooty:


Has anyone been tagged on THIS thread? If Teresa got tagged here, we all better start saying witty tagworthy things! The TF will probably look to see how much clamor Teresa's caused!

[bsusanmb]

1. Can't get what I want off the rack
2. It's fun and I love love it
3. It is an art to me. I feel like I am creating a masterpiece when I sew.
And, I take such pride in my creations. Did you know that years ago Miss America contestants would show the fashions they made for the talent competition?
4. I love to sew for my grandchildren and see how happy they are with their special outfits.
5. I love to hear my grandchildren say, My Grandma made this for me. Just like I did when my children were young. I do it out of love.

Susan

[HeatherSue]

But I did manage to finish sewing the tink shoes with that no slip slipper grip fabric. I even managed using my loser crapy sewing maching which I beat up quite often.:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:. Well I gueass I am done venting. :rolleyes1
You MUST ask for a new sewing machine for Christmas! Do you all know that her sewing machine doesn't even have those little seam guide lines!?
Where do you find that no slip grip fabric? I want to make Sawyer some footie pajamas.

Thanks Easter Bunny...Bock, bock!
WOW! This is another amaizing creation! I love it. The pumpkin fabric is just TOO CUTE. You did an awesome job. I love the ruffle on the top and the sleeves. Looks hard!
Yes, that's the commercial I was talking about!! It was so cute!
Thanks for the compliments!!

1) I think Pam from the office is gorgeous, therefor you must be as well.
2) My sister had a Miss Piggy puppet with the purple dress. I was a Kermit fan, myself. Did anyone have the John Denver + Muppets Christmas album? My parents used to play it every Christmas.
It's even more gorgeous than I imagined! Now I kind of wish I wasn't too chicken to buy the pattern when they were on sale. Tessa looks so pleased with it too!
We didn't do Christmas OR John Denver in my house growing up! Why thank you for thinking I looked gorgeous like Pam with my veil falling in my face while I'm about to topple over onto my head! I LOVE The Office. It's one of my very favorite shows. Pam and Jim...:love:

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it. :cool1: I especially love the carraige (aka upside down hidden mickey). So what size is it? Do I get dibs on it when she outgrows it??? So glad I could be of help. Wouldn't be a fellow diser if I didn't.
I never noticed it's an upside down hidden Mickey!! I guess it was REALLY hidden! This dress is a cross between a size 4 (the bodice) and a size 6 (the sleeves and the rest). I ended up cutting 9" off the bottom of the dress because I didn't want it to be floor length. I don't know if I can let go of this, even after she outgrows it!! It's big enough she'll probably be able to wear it next year, too.

I absolutely :love: :love: :love: it! I must make something like this for dd7 now! She loves all things Cinderella and this will make the perfect Christmas gift! Hope you don't mind being CASEd
I would be honored!! I'm the Cinderella fan around here. Tessa's all about Ariel. Actually, she's been a little Disney rebel lately. She likes watching Strawberry Shortcake and Horseland lately.:eek:

[revrob]

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_EmmaTgiving.jpghttp://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_AbbyTgiving.jpg

I LOVE this! I really wish I would have bought that fabric when it was available.

[revrob]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07twirling.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

GORGEOUS! I absolutley LOVE it! I know that your DD must be thrilled.

[tadamom]

Thank you!! The pattern is McCalls 4888. It really wasn't too hard to make the actual dress.

That's the pattern I used for Parker's Barbie Island Princess dress too. I thought the pattern was very easy to follow as well.

BTW, Tessa's dress is gorgeous and you did an amazing job on it as well as all the applique's.

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take you to complete the dress?

[mytwotinks]

Ok, here's a question for you sewing ladies?????

How bad does it make me that I am sitting here wishing that I could play hooky from Bible study and stay home and sew????????:sad2:

I feel evil for even typing it!:scared1:

I'm not going to do it. Even though I am really psyched to start my sock monkey outfit and even though I have been running like crazy all weekend doing fall/Halloween stuff and I would love to stay in my jammies all day.

I lead it though so how bad would it be to make sure that I make everyone stay "on-track" so we get through it super fast?????:rolleyes1

There have been some super cute stuff posted lately and it's just making me want to sew sew sew!

[my*2*angels]

hello all:goodvibes i have some serious catching up to do on this thread . i have officially been disney pimped/ obsessed(as my dh say's) Our trip was so much stinking fun and so awesome. i will be writting my tr soon, hopefully i can have the first part up by this weekend. :confused3 i just wanted to show you the kiddos in there pirate outfits at DCA's Mickey halloween treat party. there is a lil friend in the picture, they were a huge hit everybody kept giving them major compliments on them, (well me too http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/th_disneyland2324.jpg

They all look FANTASTIC! Great job on these!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/tsncs/th_caitynkenziehalloween.jpg

Here is a pic of my girls at their halloween party this weekend. We were at Carter Caves, KY. Caitlyn, my oldest, was Hannah Montanna, and Mackenzie was minnie. I will upload better costume pics later. I am off to bed.

Your girls are gorgeous!

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_EmmaTgiving.jpg

For dd7:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_AbbyTgiving.jpg

FABULOUS! Love both of them and I like that they match but aren't exactly the same!

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg


Okay, this is beyond great! That was alot of hardwork but well worth it! Absolutely fantastic!:thumbsup2

Geesh, keeping up with this thread is like trying to get to 110 pounds... it AIN'T gonna happen!:rotfl:

[mytwotinks]

That's the pattern I used for Parker's Barbie Island Princess dress too. I thought the pattern was very easy to follow as well.

BTW, Tessa's dress is gorgeous and you did an amazing job on it as well as all the applique's.

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take you to complete the dress?

So your little girl's name is Parker? I'm glad to have a name to go with her face because she makes me giggle everytime I see her! She has the best "pose face" that I think I have ever seen. Your pics crack me up because she always has her "cheese" on and it looks like she just stops when you point the camera at her and no matter what she's in the middle of makes her face!!!!

You're gonna have to get her into cheerleading when she is a teenager!

[teresajoy]

You're so sweet! But, no one has ever told me that I was H-O-T ssss, or that I look just like Demi Moore. The only celebrity I've been compared to was Pam from the Office (thank you Steph, I will treasure it always). Plus, that was just saying that the picture of me with my face mostly covered looked like Pam from the office. What I'm getting at is that my sister is gorgeous!
You ARE gorgeous! And, even though I think Pam is gorgeous, YOU are much prettier than her.

I never would have left you all alone if it wasn't for that stinkin' nurse! I thought you must have told her that you wanted to sleep!
I believe you! :hug:


Watergate cake....mmmmmm.......

Yah.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.............


Well, glow in the dark ricrac IS cool!
Yeah! It is! The skirt was haning on the bedpost last night, and it glowed all night! Very cool.
TeresaJoyce- SWEET NEW TAG, Sister! :hug: Very happy for you!!!!
Thank you! I also want to point out that, even though it LOOKS like I have three tags from the tag fairy, the first two were just my taglines that the tagfairy had so nicely colorized for me.

And, thanks for spelling my name right! ;)


Everyone- I've been ridiculously behind because I had to make some seriously obscure POKEMON TRAINER costumes from scratch---pictures to follow (act like you know who the Sam-Hill they are!). Funny, The boys in the PokeMon demographic (ages 9-18) totally know who my boys were! I was dumfounded...but my boys thought they looked like the trainers at our church's "Trunk or Treat" last night, so I guess that's all that matters. The best part was I was able to purchase all the elements at our new DI Thrift Store for cheap and just sewed a little...I'll explain when I post the pics. A glue gun was involved at the very last because we were running late :rolleyes1
Now, I'm sitting here wondering which Pokemon trainers you made. Misty, in honor of Spongie? :lmao:
[/QUOTE]

These are two of my Thanksgiving outfits. I've loved this pumpkin fabric for a long time, but never knew what I would do with it. Then someone posted a cute outfit on here using the same fabric along with this green and gave me these ideas.

For dd2:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_EmmaTgiving.jpg

For dd7:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_AbbyTgiving.jpg
SO CUTE Deann!!!! I have the pumpkin fabric too. I love it. I think Heather might have bought some as well. :rotfl:




WOO-HOO!!!:woohoo: I have a famous sister!!:woohoo:
Does anyone else read that last line and think of that old M&M's (I think) commercial where the little kid says "Thanks Easter Bunny"?
HEATHER!




Thank you! I think she's gorgeous, but I may be a little biased!
Well, I think she gorgeous, and I'm not biased!





Has any one ever seen a Snow White peasant's dress? Or a Briar Rose (Aurora) in her drab dress? I wonder things like this when I'm reading to Norah our of her Princess Collection Story book.... OH! maybe a blue Aurora? Untapped market I guess!:confused3
GREAT ideas Wendy! I have always wanted to make my girls a blue Aurora dress. I think you should do it, since you are the Aurora dress expert!

YCMT just sent me new coupon codes good now until November 1:

To save $1 on your order of $10 or more, enter code: TREAT1 at checkout.
To save $5 on your order of $30 or more, enter code: TREAT5 at checkout.
(Note, each code is for a one-time user per customer)
And even better news! With your order of $40 or more, the eBook "Oh-So-Chic" aprons will automatically be added to your cart upon checkout. These make perfect gifts to give (or even keep one for yourself!) The instructions will allow you to make 2 aprons at once! PERFECT! You've been making fun things for your children...now make a little something special for YOU!

Offers expire November 1st and each coupon code is for a one-time use. Again, to receive the apron eBook, your total just needs to be $40 or more and it will AUTOMATICALLY be added to your cart.

Thanks Heather! You didn't happen to add those to the bookmarks did you?





Teresa, congrats on the new tag!
Thankfully the tag fairy didn't see me mention that I have turned out to be the daughter that my mother had always wanted!:scared1:
Thanks Tom! You know, I don't think I told you how much I laughed when I read that comment of yours!!!



Has anyone been tagged on THIS thread? If Teresa got tagged here, we all better start saying witty tagworthy things! The TF will probably look to see how much clamor Teresa's caused!

Lisa, CastleCreations, got tagged a few weeks ago.

You MUST ask for a new sewing machine for Christmas! Do you all know that her sewing machine doesn't even have those little seam guide lines!?

WHAT???



We didn't do Christmas OR John Denver in my house growing up! Why thank you for thinking I looked gorgeous like Pam with my veil falling in my face while I'm about to topple over onto my head! I LOVE The Office. It's one of my very favorite shows. Pam and Jim...:love:


No Christmas, no birthday parties, no Halloween, no Easter etc.............. = Presents and candy ALL YEAR LONG!!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Our friends were so jealous of us!

[teresajoy]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg


See, it was worth the wait, wasn't it! This is EVEN prettier in person! Tessa was just glowing in it yesterday! Of course, she went around telling people (my Mom had a little party, so that's where we were) "My Mommy just LOVES Cinderella!"

On a side note, she also told Brian, my husband, her uncle, "I missed you Uncle Brian, I don't get to see you very often." She is such a little sweetie!

[mommyof3princess]

[QUOTE=HeatherSue;21522215]You MUST ask for a new sewing machine for Christmas! Do you all know that her sewing machine doesn't even have those little seam guide lines!?
Where do you find that no slip grip fabric? I want to make Sawyer some footie pajamas.


Yes yes yes hello my name is Melissa and my I have a loser sewing machine.
Andd by the way heather thats what I got when I asked for a sewing machine last year. Thanks Grandma. The woman has sewed her whole stinking life and you would think I would need one with guide lines.:eek: And my husband wonders why my lines start out stright but vear off to the right sometimes. I get to buy a new one any one I want wihten reason when we get our taxes:woohoo: :dance3: Sew i am swooping on that.

Oh heather I did get some Of my list finished last night. And i got the none slip slipper grip at joanns you can byuy it bty and it's behind the cutting counter with the fusiable webbing and other head bond iteams. I don't know why you have to sew it on. Just ask for it and if they don't have any I have about hald a yard left I could send you.

[princessreilly]

It's finally done!! I'd like to thank fortheluvofpooh for getting the sparkly brown fabric for me. Without her, this dress would have no bottom ruffle. Thank you to all of you wonderfuly sweet women who went to your local WalMart in search of it, too! :grouphug: You're all so great! The outdoor pictures are sort of fuzzy and I don't know why. :confused3 I'd like to point out that this was my first zipper. If you don't look too closely, it doesn't look too bad! I still think Cinderella looks both surprised and suspicious...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07Cinderelladressoutside.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07twirling.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07backofpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07appliquesonpumpkindress.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07cinderellaappliquepumpkin.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07castleonpumpkindress.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/10-28-07floweronpumpkindress.jpg

This is just absolutely adorable! I'm so jealous!! I want one-:thumbsup2

[karebear1]

LOOK LOOK LOOK!!!!!!!!! I have a REALL TAG!!!!!! OH BOY!!!!! The tag fairy likes me, she really likes me!!!!!!
Yah, know, not that that's a big deal or anything. Just thought you all might not have noticed. So, I thought I'd point it out.
I'M SO STINKIN EXCITED!!!!!! YEAH! MY GLOW IN THE DARK RIC RAC IS FAMOUS NOW!!!!


Thanks tagfairy!!!!!

Congrats on the tag TJ! but it seems to me that we could have some serious sibling rivalry now that you have a tag and your sweet, loving, dedicated sister does not! So.......

Now Heather needs a tag!!!

Hmmmmmm........... I'll bet we can come up with some good ones for her- can't we ladies?

The Challenge is: if YOU were the tag fairy..... what tag would you give Heather???

[iluvmickeytown]

Ok I give in. You guys have inspired me to give it a try. The Singer Esteem is on sale at Target for 99.00. Should I get it or save up and get the Brother one from Walmart. I think it's the Brother 6000. Keep in mind that I have no sewing experience. Thanks.

[teresajoy]

Congrats on the tag TJ! but it seems to me that we could have some serious sibling rivalry now that you have a tag and your sweet, loving, dedicated sister does not! So.......

Now Heather needs a tag!!!

Hmmmmmm........... I'll bet we can come up with some good ones for her- can't we ladies?

The Challenge is: if YOU were the tag fairy..... what tag would you give Heather???



OOOH OOOH OOOH OOH!!!! I HAVE ONE I HAVE ONE!!!!!!!


Once got her behind stuck in the toilet!

That was so funny! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[karebear1]

OOOH OOOH OOOH OOH!!!! I HAVE ONE I HAVE ONE!!!!!!!


Once got her behind stuck in the toilet!

That was so funny! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! I like that one...... however, I do believe it would be more effective if it were typed in brown- don't you????

Once got her behind stuck in the toilet!

See??????? Much better! :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[teresajoy]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! I like that one...... however, I do believe it would be more effective if it were typed in brown- don't you????

Once got her behind stuck in the toilet!

See??????? Much better! :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


I'm just really glad the tagfairy wasn't around when we were having the scissors in the couch discussion!

[teresajoy]

And, just because Steph said I was being mean, I will throw another one out there!

"Adored by her big sister"

[celerystalker]

Ok I give in. You guys have inspired me to give it a try. The Singer Esteem is on sale at Target for 99.00. Should I get it or save up and get the Brother one from Walmart. I think it's the Brother 6000. Keep in mind that I have no sewing experience. Thanks.
I wouldn't waste money on the embroidery one if I were you. I did, and it's very frustrating. I just use it as a regular sewing machine and it works fine, but it does not embroider well on t-shirt matrerial - and that's what I wanted to use it for mostly.
it even "ate" a burp cloth I was making when I tried to put a decorative stitch on it.

heather - the dress is gorgeous!

tnmom - I like yours too!

utah - I still didn't get to see the witch costume! Post them all, dagnabit!

[mommyof3princess]

Ok, here's a question for you sewing ladies?????

How bad does it make me that I am sitting here wishing that I could play hooky from Bible study and stay home and sew????????:sad2:

I feel evil for even typing it!:scared1:

I'm not going to do it. Even though I am really psyched to start my sock monkey outfit and even though I have been running like crazy all weekend doing fall/Halloween stuff and I would love to stay in my jammies all day.

I lead it though so how bad would it be to make sure that I make everyone stay "on-track" so we get through it super fast?????:rolleyes1

There have been some super cute stuff posted lately and it's just making me want to sew sew sew!

I for one don't think it's a bad thing to want to stay in your jammies all day. Maybe you can compermise wear your jammies to the study.:rotfl::lmao:

[karebear1]

How about this tag for Heather....

Original designer of the successfully popular "Cinderella surprised, yet suspicious" look clothing

I just about died laughing when I read that!

[t-beri]

The weather was beautiful last night for MNSSHP!!! We ended up with a group of 15!!! we had 3 gangsters, a flapper, a gatsby girl and a 1920's Moviestar, Lily was a paper boy...we also had the adams family, Dr. Seymour Bush :sad2:, his nurse and a clown.

popcorn:: We went to the monorail via the GF, which I thought was funny. We had to ask 2 different people to take pictures of us all w/ 2 digital cameras each and as we're posing for 20 minutes we realize that OTHER people are taking our picture too. It was too funny we were like mini stars.

We had a great time. Lily got to meet so many characters she LOVES like from Tarzan and Lion King. But we didn't see Simba or Mickey. We got to Mickeys house at 11:40 thinking we had waited out the crowds and most of the little kids had gone home by then. But even though the line was short and there was noone else behind us they would NOT let Lily in. :rolleyes1 SUCK. We won't be going back to MK, so hopefully she'll get to see him in another park. We've been telling her we were going to Mickey's house for weeks. Dadda told her Mickey was not home and we showed her plutos bone and looked around the house ...AHHHH:scared1: We did not go into Minnies house, which is NO big deal but I DIDN"T GET THE SEWING MACHINE PIC!!!!! SUCK!!! what the crap??? Now I'm depressed. I'm gonna have to find a way back to MK....
Except that it is raining and is not supposed to let up until Fri. when we will be driving home. We are hanging out today playing some games and we'll watch a movie later when it's dark.

ON TOPIC- Lilys patchwork skirt ended up being 2 tiers w/ a black ruffle between them and on the bottom. She will wear it w/ black leggings and a black tee from target w/ a glittery pumpkin. and I am NOT stressing about it. wanna hear my new "if i makes me feel better" rationale for leaving off the bottom ruffle. If I leave off the extra bottom ruffle then I can add the third tier later and the ruffle and then resize the waist NEXT YEAR!!! right? I mean she's gonna wear it once, maybe twice... Well, it sounded like a solid plan anyway.
Now, if I stop typing we're gonna see if we can upload last nights photos....keep your fingers crossed.

...t.

[teresajoy]

How about this tag for Heather....

Original designer of the succesfully popular "Cinderella surprised, yet suspicious" look clothing

I just about died laughing when I read that!


That's a good one! But, yah know, she totally stolded my whole pumpkin fabric Cinderella dress idea! Little thief! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[disneymommieof2]

I made baby legs for my dd to go along with her tinkerbell costume- they were a pair of socks for adults that you cut off the foot part and make into a cuff on the bottom. I saw them here of course- so you may have seen them too. I can post the link for the directions if you want.

no I have not seen them would you mind shareing that would be sew great another thing to add to my pile before wednesday. Lets seeQUOTE]

Here is the Baby Legs directions site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/babyhopes/sets/72157594274454468/
They were pretty quick and easy once you understood it. I just had to read it a couple times and study the pictures- the computer is upstairs and the sewing machine is downstairs so I got a little workout going back and forth. But Once I made the first pair it was easy doing another. I made one for her costume and one for her witch costume. I bought the socks at target for like $6 for two pair. I didn't think that was to bad for two pair of leggings. My dd is 15 mo. so I did cut them down a little before I put the cuff on. Here is a picture of the witch costume ones- Green argyle very witchy I thought :rotfl:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce08b3127ccebee324f3b6e900000025101AZsXLhszbMY
Good luck hope this helps-
Gotta go do the :laundy: Wish me luck- you know I don't want to have a reinjury right before our trip :rotfl2:

[eeyore3847]

Just started my xmas outfits! WOO HOOO! anywho, first one is done, just have to get the right size bottons for mr. snowman!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3220.jpg

[eeyore3847]

The weather was beautiful last night for MNSSHP!!! We ended up with a group of 15!!! we had 3 gangsters, a flapper, a gatsby girl and a 1920's Moviestar, Lily was a paper boy...we also had the adams family, Dr. Seymour Bush :sad2:, his nurse and a clown.

popcorn:: We went to the monorail via the GF, which I thought was funny. We had to ask 2 different people to take pictures of us all w/ 2 digital cameras each and as we're posing for 20 minutes we realize that OTHER people are taking our picture too. It was too funny we were like mini stars.

We had a great time. Lily got to meet so many characters she LOVES like from Tarzan and Lion King. But we didn't see Simba or Mickey. We got to Mickeys house at 11:40 thinking we had waited out the crowds and most of the little kids had gone home by then. But even though the line was short and there was noone else behind us they would NOT let Lily in. :rolleyes1 SUCK. We won't be going back to MK, so hopefully she'll get to see him in another park. We've been telling her we were going to Mickey's house for weeks. Dadda told her Mickey was not home and we showed her plutos bone and looked around the house ...AHHHH:scared1: We did not go into Minnies house, which is NO big deal but I DIDN"T GET THE SEWING MACHINE PIC!!!!! SUCK!!! what the crap??? Now I'm depressed. I'm gonna have to find a way back to MK....
Except that it is raining and is not supposed to let up until Fri. when we will be driving home. We are hanging out today playing some games and we'll watch a movie later when it's dark.

ON TOPIC- Lilys patchwork skirt ended up being 2 tiers w/ a black ruffle between them and on the bottom. She will wear it w/ black leggings and a black tee from target w/ a glittery pumpkin. and I am NOT stressing about it. wanna hear my new "if i makes me feel better" rationale for leaving off the bottom ruffle. If I leave off the extra bottom ruffle then I can add the third tier later and the ruffle and then resize the waist NEXT YEAR!!! right? I mean she's gonna wear it once, maybe twice... Well, it sounded like a solid plan anyway.
Now, if I stop typing we're gonna see if we can upload last nights photos....keep your fingers crossed.

...t.

pictures!!! I NEED PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay:

[jessica52877]

Heather - Tessa's outfit is to die for! I LOVE it!

TNMom - Also love the thanksgiving outfits!

I just love that fabric and used it myself for overalls!

[my*2*angels]

The weather was beautiful last night for MNSSHP!!! We ended up with a group of 15!!! we had 3 gangsters, a flapper, a gatsby girl and a 1920's Moviestar, Lily was a paper boy...we also had the adams family, Dr. Seymour Bush :sad2:, his nurse and a clown.

popcorn:: We went to the monorail via the GF, which I thought was funny. We had to ask 2 different people to take pictures of us all w/ 2 digital cameras each and as we're posing for 20 minutes we realize that OTHER people are taking our picture too. It was too funny we were like mini stars.

We had a great time. Lily got to meet so many characters she LOVES like from Tarzan and Lion King. But we didn't see Simba or Mickey. We got to Mickeys house at 11:40 thinking we had waited out the crowds and most of the little kids had gone home by then. But even though the line was short and there was noone else behind us they would NOT let Lily in. :rolleyes1 SUCK. We won't be going back to MK, so hopefully she'll get to see him in another park. We've been telling her we were going to Mickey's house for weeks. Dadda told her Mickey was not home and we showed her plutos bone and looked around the house ...AHHHH:scared1: We did not go into Minnies house, which is NO big deal but I DIDN"T GET THE SEWING MACHINE PIC!!!!! SUCK!!! what the crap??? Now I'm depressed. I'm gonna have to find a way back to MK....
Except that it is raining and is not supposed to let up until Fri. when we will be driving home. We are hanging out today playing some games and we'll watch a movie later when it's dark.

ON TOPIC- Lilys patchwork skirt ended up being 2 tiers w/ a black ruffle between them and on the bottom. She will wear it w/ black leggings and a black tee from target w/ a glittery pumpkin. and I am NOT stressing about it. wanna hear my new "if i makes me feel better" rationale for leaving off the bottom ruffle. If I leave off the extra bottom ruffle then I can add the third tier later and the ruffle and then resize the waist NEXT YEAR!!! right? I mean she's gonna wear it once, maybe twice... Well, it sounded like a solid plan anyway.
Now, if I stop typing we're gonna see if we can upload last nights photos....keep your fingers crossed.

...t.

Glad to hear you guys had such a great time! however, WE NEED PICTURES!!!!

[MouseTriper]

ok, my kids went to a halloween party last night!
Queen of hearts, ALice and nicholas wore his Crackerjaxs boy outfit from the box. His white rabbit he will wear on halloween.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3216.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3204.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3206.jpg

Lori


OH MY GOODNESS....your little ones are adorable!!! I just LOVE the Cracker Jack boy...how unique. I have never seen a costume like that. He looks so cute! Well so do the girls!!

[mommyof3princess]

Here is the Baby Legs directions site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/babyhopes/sets/72157594274454468/
They were pretty quick and easy once you understood it. I just had to read it a couple times and study the pictures- the computer is upstairs and the sewing machine is downstairs so I got a little workout going back and forth. But Once I made the first pair it was easy doing another. I made one for her costume and one for her witch costume. I bought the socks at target for like $6 for two pair. I didn't think that was to bad for two pair of leggings. My dd is 15 mo. so I did cut them down a little before I put the cuff on. Here is a picture of the witch costume ones- Green argyle very witchy I thought :rotfl:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce08b3127ccebee324f3b6e900000025101AZsXLhszbMY
Good luck hope this helps-
Gotta go do the :laundy: Wish me luck- you know I don't want to have a reinjury right before our trip :rotfl2:


:lmao: Yes I will wish you luch instead of break a leg cause that would not be good. Thanks for the idea I will have to run into my kmart that is a block away from my house. I tol me hubby next time he gets me that close to a store it better be a walmart. :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2 And might I add how adorable she is in her custum argyle leggings.

[2cutekidz]

Pumpkin Patch Pictures!!

DS didn't get a custom this time around, but he still had fun. Why do I sew, you ask... DD got half a dozen comments
(at each of the 3 places we went) about her outfit. She was very proud. When we were leaving the pumpkin patch she was holding my hand. She looked up at me and said, "Thanks for my pretty dress mom, I love it!! You're the best, mom!!" That's why I sew!!

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/IMG_2233.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/IMG_2275.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/IMG_2278.jpg

[MouseTriper]

Here are some Halloween Costumes.. we went to a contest at the mall today. Will won Funniest for the 0-4 age range. I saw a cool eggs and coffee one I think I am going to make tonight for Belle insead of her jack in the box. Tomorrow is the town contest.


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0842.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0827.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/LisaNJ30/IMG_0831.jpg

Wow,....those are very cool costumes!!! Very unique. I really like them! :goodvibes

[MouseTriper]

I finished Tessa's Cinderella pumpkin dress!! However, that's not what I'm posting because my computer is acting like a brat at the moment. So, here is Tessa's costume, instead! She wanted to be a fairy, but I talked her into being a "Winter fairy" seeing as how she'd freeze her butt off in the store-bought costumes. We went to a party yesterday, so she got to wear it. I just covered up her tinkerbell wings with this fabric so I didn't have to deal with trying to make them myself!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyathome.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07fairyonchair.jpg
I was so frustrated with screwing up the dress that goes under the robe, I wasn't going to finish it. But, she looked so sad when I told her I wasn't going to finish it, that I went ahead and did it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/1%20Tessa/10-27-07underdress.jpg

:cloud9: Awww she looks adorable and I think you did a FANTASTIC job on the costume. Great idea about just covering up the Tink wings!!! I like easy! Hahahaha

[mytwotinks]

I for one don't think it's a bad thing to want to stay in your jammies all day. Maybe you can compermise wear your jammies to the study.:rotfl::lmao:

I compromised and wore comfy clothes! The ladies were really talkative today so it went a little longer than it might have, but it was fine. I really do love it and that is why I started it, but I do have the temptation to be lazy every once and again.

Now, I just need to start some laundry (I'll be very careful because we all know how dangerous this can be!) and get my pigsty/house tidied up a bit and get to sewing.