Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes Part 4

[tnmom25]

OOh, I love the outfits, especially the CRT one. Is that also a panel piece appliqued? Do you just cut around the pictures and then applique it?

The Cinderella is hand pieced w/hand embroidered face. The Snow White is a panel piece, and yes I just cut around it and appliqued onto shirt.

[sahm1000]

Is it just me or is it taking FOREVER to post? Are we at 1000 pages yet? I'm tired and I wanna go to bed!

It's not just you, it's taking me forever too. I am doing other things (brushing teeth, washing face, etc.) while it takes it's sweet time!

[aimeeg]

Can't wait to see all the outfits!!! You just love to tease don't you!


I wish . . . My Dad watched my girls on Wednesday so I could finish up some stuff. He gave them Sharpie tattoos. The photoshoot was cancelled! DD had school today so we will try again on Friday.

[tnmom25]

It's like waiting for midnight on New Year's Eve!!!

[Disney 4 Me]

Ok, here's what I've been up to:


For dgd2 - she's so excited about going to wdw! She tells everyone that her Nana is taking her in December! She goes wild over Mickey Mouse!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_Mickeylollipop.jpg


These are really good. I like the fabric you used on the middle one.

[2cutekidz]

I'm back a few pages but I had to say, the my twinn dolls kinda creep me out. DD has an American Girl doll. I've been working on a Halloween Hello Kitty. I'd post pics. but my camera is not "communicating" with my computer!!

[aimeeg]

Kind of sucks- My NBC outfit ended up staying put. Oh well. I will try again later.

Does anyone have any good Christmas ideas???

1000 yet

[teresajoy]

Only to help to get to 1000.

That is really gross!!! I am a really picky meat eater. I do fine with chicken and pork but that is it. Red meat ewwwwwwww and I think I might die if I had to cook hamburger. Yucko . . .

I am a little more animal sensitive. I am not passing judgement at all. We are just not hunters.

Funny story-

My brother live is New Orleans and took us to Commanders Palace. It the nicest restaurant down there. Eight years ago breakfast for seven cost $450. Anyway, I do not eat eggs. I did my usual scan for chicken and came up empty. The closest thing to chicken was quail. So I ordered it. Two baby birds arrived. I was so upset. An hour into breakfast my Dad finally looked at me and said you do not have to eat them. I laughed so hard I cried. I picked around these tiny little creatures all morning. I just could not bare to do it. My Dad and cousin had no problem at all gobbling them up!

Squirrell -- YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a meat eater but I will not touch squirrell, deer, quail or anything else of that nature. Give me cow, pig or chicken and I am good to go. I am so thankful that noone in my closest families hunt, I just couldn't take it.

FWIW, I had an uncle that hunted. He and my aunt had like 5 deer heads on their wall and one night I went to spend the night over there. Let's just say that I got no sleep b/c I felt every direction I turned they were watching me. Kind of like a freaky Haunted Deer Mansion.

My husband just prefers to let his meat run free in the wild before he eats it, as compared to couped up in a pen. I really don't think it's gross or yucky, I just prefer not to eat the squirrel or rabbit. I will eat the venison though, if it's a good one.

My kids hunt. I am an avid anti hunter, anti gun person (yep and married to a cop for 15 years.) I tried every persuasion I could think of to get them not to hunt. So I finally gave in and they can duck/goose hunt. Only after they passed a hunters safety course, and they had to be 10. People here start EARLY!! DH's family owns a small hunting lodge on an island about 20 miles south of here. Anyway, 4 generations go together. I try to tell myself, that is a good thing. We do have a very firm rule though. They are not allowed to talk about it in front of me, and it cannot be eaten in my home, and everything they kill must be eaten. Worse thing though...oldest just loves to hunt. He desperately wants to hunt Bambi. Yes girls Bambi. So in 6th grade I told him "If you get on the headmasters list all 4 terms of every year of middle school, you can hunt dear." So guess what...now I'm hating myself. I mean come on with all of those teenage hormones over a span of three years wouldn't you think in one class he would have gotten below a 93%??? Well I did, and was sadly wrong. So now I kick myself. Hunting is a big way of life here on the Eastern Shore though. When I was growing up, I had the only father who didn't hunt. So now my son is gonna hunt, I will be a nervous wreck!

That has to be pretty hard for you. I'm glad I don't have any big problems with it, it would be really difficult for me it I did. But, at least your son looks great in hunters orange!!!

To help get us to 1000 pages, I've finally gotten my pics ready for viewing. This is from our August trip.

My girls in their matching Minnie dresses. Me in my Minnie top. And DS in his Mickey shorts and shirt.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/MatchingMinnies.jpg

DD4 in her Nemo twirl skirt and top. DS1 in Nemo shorts and shirt. Waiting for others on the Dinosaur ride at AK.

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DD5 in her Nemo twirl skirt and top. DN6 in her princess overalls. And DS again. They were waiting for us to come off of Dinosaur. DD5 is showing some leg!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/AKBubbles.jpg

Getting ready for the Pirate & Princess Party. DS has on overalls. His material and the hidden Mickey on the back of my shirt are the same. The rest of the girls have the pirate fabric. DD5 and DD4 have Minnie dots and tulle under their pirate skirts. DN10's is a dress. Shirred all around. DN5 has a top that ties in the back. My top is shirred in front.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/PirateOutfits.jpg

Captain Jack Sparrow. DN10, DN6 and DD4. You can see the back of DN6's top that I made. She was a last minute add on and that's what I whipped up for her. It ties in the back.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/JackSparrowKids.jpg

Cap't Jack and me. :cloud9:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/JackMe.jpg

I know the pics of the clothes aren't the best, but it's what I've got. Are we at 1000 yet?
Love the pictures! Thanks for sharing them!! Looks like Jack liked your shirt!
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Well, Makayla wanted to wear pants...I made this one piece little number that you step into and it buttons at the top. Made an XL infant, but it is rather big on her. I felt like I should have added more, and considered putting Mickey gloves on the butt, but never got to it. But she was comfy.

She was picked to be Mrs. Potts today in Belle's Storybook time at MK. It was too cute...except that she stood up there picking her nose...oh, 2 year olds...but it was really sweet...she is such a little acress...

It was very hot today...and as the day went by her hair got curlier and curlier. One more day with my little angel...

:love:
Susan


Aww, what a cutie!! I've said it before, but I just love her hair down like that!

[Disney 4 Me]

It's like waiting for midnight on New Year's Eve!!!

Except it's after midnight here!

[tnmom25]

Ok, when we go in December and I've made pillowcase tops/dresses for the girls and it gets cold... what would look best under them? Peasant tops, tshirts, turtlenecks? I need to find something, or I know I'll forget!

[Tink901]

Ok, here's what I've been up to:

For dd2 - another practice princess. This was one of those panel pieces from WM. I'm not thrilled with it, but dd2 is!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/swapplique2.jpg

For dgd2 - she's so excited about going to wdw! She tells everyone that her Nana is taking her in December! She goes wild over Mickey Mouse!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/Mickeylollipop.jpg

And this is one of my favorites! This is for dd7 to wear to CRT.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/ebay4.jpg


They all look Great!!!! I wish I could sew - guess I'm gonna need to find some time and try to learn.

Brenda

[aimeeg]

I'm back a few pages but I had to say, the my twinn dolls kinda creep me out. DD has an American Girl doll. I've been working on a Halloween Hello Kitty. I'd post pics. but my camera is not "communicating" with my computer!!

The witch kitty is one of my next projects. I bought cute Hello Witchy Kitty beads too. I wonder how many Halloween customs DD will end up with.

When are you going to start putting them on your DD?

BTW- We have the AG Kit. The twin doll is a little scary.

[sahm1000]

Kind of sucks- My NBC outfit ended up staying put. Oh well. I will try again later.

Does anyone have any good Christmas ideas???

1000 yet



I've seen some Grinch ones on Ebay that are adorable but I guess that's not very original.

I can't believe your NBC outfit didn't go, I figured for sure it would go with all of the bidding early on.

[2cutekidz]

OOh, I love the outfits, especially the CRT one. Is that also a panel piece appliqued? Do you just cut around the pictures and then applique it?

I tried appliqueing the panek princesses too. They were harder than I thought they would be! My Hello Kitty was easier to do than the panels! Samh1000 awesome job! I love your Cinderella storybook set!

[tnmom25]

Kind of sucks- My NBC outfit ended up staying put. Oh well. I will try again later.

Does anyone have any good Christmas ideas???

1000 yet

How about grinch! :rolleyes:

[Disney 4 Me]

My husband just prefers to let his meat run free in the wild before he eats it. I really don't think it's gross or yucky, I just prefer not to eat the squirrel or rabbit. I will eat the venison though, if it's a good one.



Well Maureen, at least your son looks great in hunters orange!!!


Love the pictures! Thanks for sharing them!! Looks like Jack liked your shirt!



Aww, what a cutie!! I've said it before, but I just love her hair down like that!

You know, if you don't multi-quote we'd get to 1000 pages quicker and I could go to bed! :rotfl:

[teresajoy]

Yeah BRENDA!!!! YOU DID IT!!!!!!

1000!!!!!

[Disney 4 Me]

Whoohooo! 1000 pages! I'm going to bed.

[aimeeg]

I've seen some Grinch ones on Ebay that are adorable but I guess that's not very original.

I can't believe your NBC outfit didn't go, I figured for sure it would go with all of the bidding early on.

I had hopes but oh well. I can try again later. I was pretty sure it was going to be a hit. Worse case- DD got a really, really cool dress!

I have been looking for Grinch fabric and cannot win. a remnent went for over $30!

[tnmom25]

:cool1: :cool1: 1000 Pages!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Now, off to bed! I've got another Cinderella to finish tomorrow and dd6's bday sleepover to clean for!

[aimeeg]

Five more posts to 15000. You can't miss that! LOL!!!

[2cutekidz]

The witch kitty is one of my next projects. I bought cute Hello Witchy Kitty beads too. I wonder how many Halloween customs DD will end up with.

When are you going to start putting them on your DD?

BTW- We have the AG Kit. The twin doll is a little scary.

That's what I did- Witchy Hello Kitty. I think DD will start wearing her Halloween customs on Monday!! We'll start with the one that isn't so obviously Halloween - Black/orange Minnie dot twirl top. So far DD has 3 Halloween outfits.

[2cutekidz]

Five more posts to 15000. You can't miss that! LOL!!!

:lmao:

[teresajoy]

My mom helped me with this...we will wear this Sunday for LOEMH

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That is really cute!

[tnmom25]

Five more posts to 15000. You can't miss that! LOL!!!

You talked me into it!

[aimeeg]

15000

[tnmom25]

That's what I did- Witchy Hello Kitty. I think DD will start wearing her Halloween customs on Monday!! We'll start with the one that isn't so obviously Halloween - Black/orange Minnie dot twirl top. So far DD has 3 Halloween outfits.

I know this has probably been asked 100 times, but where can I find that black/orange dot?

[aimeeg]

You talked me into it!

Hey look at that you hit 15000! I am off to bed Good Night Ladies!

[aimeeg]

I know this has probably been asked 100 times, but where can I find that black/orange dot?

Now, I am really going to bed. You can find it at JA and it is 40% off. Can't beat that!!!

[karrierock]

Too funny... My sister and I were just discussing the American girl for my DN5, but I don't think she is ready yet. I told her I got the My Twinn catalogue today and was wondering the size difference. I log in and wha-la our questions were answered. The my twinn is really big! My two older nieces 9 and almost 8, I let hold and gently play my American girl dolls, (Elizabeth and Kit) which they treated with great care... Yes, they are my dolls, and they are on display in my scrapbook room...errr sewing room.

Somehow I got conned into making sashes and hairbows for my brother in law's brother's wedding. DN5 is the flowergirl, anyhoo must get back to the bows.

Happy 1000 everyone!!

[twob4him]

Congrats ladies on the big hits last night!!!!! I can't wait to see your pics of outfits today Aimee!!!! Love the stuff so far....

Hey Tink, where's your pics??? We saw everything before you left but no pics since you've been back! Looking forward to it!!! :goodvibes

[Twins+2more]

Very cute outfits! I just bought a doll pattern to make some matching outfits for DD10's American Girl dolls. I bought her a My Twinn doll a few years ago. Here are a couple of photos of her with her "twin" whom she named Mary Kate.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd149/jhaml/P1000785.jpghttp://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd149/jhaml/P1000810.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd149/jhaml/P1000791.jpg

She is a cute doll, she definitely larger than the AG dolls. One cool thing is that her body is bendable. You can pose her all sorts of ways. It was fun to see her with the same little freckle under her eye that DD has. On the other hand, my DD has curly hair. If you leave it alone it dries in ringlets. I thought I picked the best hairstyle, and they had a photo of DD, but the doll came with slightly wavy hair so I ended up sending her to their doll hospital and paying for new hair, which did turn out better, but still not as cute as DD's. However it did not take long for the hair to turn to frizz. My friend's DD has a My Twinn without curly hair and it also became a frizzy nightmare. DD does not play much with her at all but I do like her for the sentimental value. However, DD has 3 AG dolls with whom she plays every day. I took her to the AG store in Chicago last year for her b-day and she took her Kirsten doll to the hair salon there because her hair was getting frizzy and out of control. She also has Samantha and Kit and their hair is gorgeous and easy to style and never gets frizzy, anyhow, the stylist there said that Kirsten and Kaya have the most difficult hair, the rest of the dolls have a different texture. We love both the MT and the AG dolls, for playing with the AG have worked out better, to treasure as a lookalike of your daughter, nothing beats the detail of the MT.

Many many thanks for your review. I think I'll stick with AG. My daughters each have one, but they are on stands and on dressers. They are not alloud to play with them. This particular one will be a play with doll. AG dolls are a bit less expensive and I already have patterns for doll clothes for them. Again, thank you!

[Twins+2more]

Hi all. We got back from DW on Saturday.I've been busy this week doing laundry and getting the girls back into school mode and I just got caught up on the board. I thought I would post a few pictures of the girls. Once my oldest daughter uploads her pictures I'll post some more :) .


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Admired by Minnie

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Epcot

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Animal Kingdom

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Disney MGM

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Shakkaa !
Breakfast at the Polynesian

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Downtown Disney

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Dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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I can't dress her up in customs anymore but this is my oldest daughter who just turned 21 at Disney and we celebrated by taking her to V&A and this was her birthday cake made by the GF bakery. I think they did a beautiful job.

Blessed Be,
Tina

Would you care to sell either of your epcott or tinkerbell sets? Let me know after you think about it. :guilty: Thats my begging puppy dog look. :flower3: and thats bribery. :rolleyes1 Feel free to pm me or not ... either way I will understand. Thanks.

[Twins+2more]

Cute pictures! Are the MyTwinn dolls a lot larger that AG dolls? Your daughters looks pretty tall. It sure is pretty, just like your daughter! And, we are watching a Mary Kate and Ashley video right now! I think it's Mall Party. I know I'm going to be singing these songs for the rest of the day now!

(okay that is a quote from Teresajoy, don't know what I did to it)

In the interest of 1000 pages, here is a photo of My Twinn Mary Kate and American Girl Kirsten. Mary Kate is even larger than I thought! But check out her cool rotating ankles. This photo will illustrate my previous comments on My Twinns bad hair!


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd149/jhaml/DSCN2492_edited-1.jpg


WOW what a HUGE difference. And the hair on that my twinn doll is crazy! LOL! Thanks for the comparison

[Twins+2more]

It's a yellow cake with white chocolate mousse and fresh raspberries and a white and dark chocolate ganache toppping with a solid white chocolate Tinkerbell topper. Sorry T-beri lol

OH STOP STOP STOP ! ! ! Don't you know what your doing to us. :confused3

[teresajoy]

Congrats ladies on the big hits last night!!!!! I can't wait to see your pics of outfits today Aimee!!!! Love the stuff so far....

Hey Tink, where's your pics??? We saw everything before you left but no pics since you've been back! Looking forward to it!!! :goodvibes

I don't think Tink/Angel (Gracie's Mom)has posted here since she's been back. There is another Tink posting :wave: here though. I got a little confused whith the two Tinks, (not to be confused with Mytwotinks)!

[Camping Griswalds]

That has to be pretty hard for you. I'm glad I don't have any big problems with it, it would be really difficult for me it I did. But, at least your son looks great in hunters orange!!!

That is so nice! No one here knows what you are referring to though so here...shhhh don't telll DH please!

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture009.jpg



They all look Great!!!! I wish I could sew - guess I'm gonna need to find some time and try to learn.

Brenda

Congratulations Brenda! Pm me with your address, and i'll get you some taffy!

[aimeeg]

Just real quick about the AG dolls. When my DD was two we bought her a "tester dol." It was a Gotz but, it was from Marshalls. So it was $20. She took really good care of it so on her third birthday we took her to The American Girl Place. A week before I told her this is what we were doing for her Birthday. She looked at the website and looked at every doll and every dress!

DD really liked Niki but I was worried about the hair. She picked out Kit. The hair is great. It looks just as nice as it did in March and she plays with it. She still plays with Polly Dolly. AG says the dolls are for 8 and up but I think it depends on your child.

I may get Niki and stash it for next year. We will see.

[tnmom25]

That is so nice! No one here knows what you are referring to though so here...shhhh don't telll DH please!

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/th_Picture009.jpg

Congratulations Brenda! Pm me with your address, and i'll get you some taffy!

Isn't it nice to be the mother of such a cute teenager?

And, what about the poster that hit post #15000. Seems like they should get something too! Let's see who that was :rolleyes1

[2cutekidz]

Just real quick about the AG dolls. When my DD was two we bought her a "tester dol." It was a Gotz but, it was from Marshalls. So it was $20. She took really good care of it so on her third birthday we took her to The American Girl Place. A week before I told her this is what we were doing for her Birthday. She looked at the website and looked at every doll and every dress!

DD really liked Niki but I was worried about the hair. She picked out Kit. The hair is great. It looks just as nice as it did in March and she plays with it. She still plays with Polly Dolly. AG says the dolls are for 8 and up but I think it depends on your child.

I may get Niki and stash it for next year. We will see.

DD5 has the bitty twins and she got Jess for Easter this year (the Easter bunny was VERY generous this year!) She was 4 when she got her and has taken very good care of her. I still need to brush out her hair every so often though. I had bought her Nicki to give to her next year, but I sold her. Her hair was going to take alot of care! You can't just brush it, you need to use a pick and to keep the curls you have to twist the hair around your finger. Not % year old friendly. I sold it to a friend who's DD6 looks alot like Nicki.

[teresajoy]

That is so nice! No one here knows what you are referring to though so here...shhhh don't telll DH please!

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture009.jpg

Congratulations Brenda! Pm me with your address, and i'll get you some taffy!

Hehe, I won't say a WORD!!! ;)

Your house looks a lot like one of the houses Heather use to have (that her hubby built
). Do you have turrets?

Isn't it nice to be the mother of such a cute teenager?

And, what about the poster that hit post #15000. Seems like they should get something too! Let's see who that was :rolleyes1

Funny funny girl!

[karrierock]

For those of you interested in AG dolls there is free shipping code good until Oct. 22 I think. It will save us $20 on my daughter's Bitty Twins and stroller.:cheer2: The code is AF72167. I understand that discounts are rare. Do they ever have Black Friday deals?

Also I was wondering if the My Disney Girl clothes would fit AG doll. I just love the little Minnie outfit, and thought that would be too cute to put on an AG doll, give as gift to suprise some unsuspecting kiddos a trip to Disney!

[bsusanmb]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.

To make a long story short…after 2 years of trying everything, we finally resorted to tough love..but the drugs meant more to DD than anything and she just walked out…for a while we knew she was with a 50 year old drug dealer (she was 20 by then) but then I lost touch with her. I did everything I could to try to find her, and discovered she was in North Phila, left there by him, and selling herself for drugs – a horror a mother and father can’t imagine…I just remember being hysterical at the time. DH would drive 100 miles to N Phila and walk the streets Fri and Sat nights looking for her or for clues…it was a war zone..helicopters, guns, knives, drugs, prostitutes, murders…everyone knew her..she was one of the few persons of noncolor in the area…but no one would talk…the police had picked her up twice for prostitution but wouldn’t hold her…so we lost her…she was in shelters..crack houses…and even the city detectives told us that white prostitutes were being beheaded and we should check the morgues. I cried myself to sleep everynight…and the only thing that kept DH and I from losing our minds and our lives was the birth of Makayla. I would hear my DH sobbing softly as he rocked her to sleep, remembering how he always rocked DD to sleep…we spent every minute we could with Makayla as it was our only joy in life…she is truly my angel…the last straw for me was going into a little shack of a barbeque place in N Phila and asked a man working there if he knew DD and he said yes, he fed her a few times because she was hungry. I died…thinking that my beautiful DD was begging for food when all she had to do was pick up the phone and call me…that night I went to my oldest DD’s church in the suburbs and we prayed in a communal prayer session for 3 hours, and I asked God (as I always did) just to keep her safe, that’s all, just be with her…and for all the other young girls and boys who are addicts..there were so many parents at this church praying for their teens and young adult children addicted to drugs that it was an eye opener. I really couldn’t take it anymore and I was going to go home in the am…at 5:45am DD left a tearful message on my cell phone while I slept that she was ok and wanted to come home…praise God. He kept DD safe…long story short she is clean for 18 mo, went to rehab, halfway house, married the man who saved her from the streets, and has a 6 month old baby boy. DD knows it was God who saved her and her faith in Jesus that kept her from dying numerous times..she is neg for HIV, hepatitis and all STD’s a true miracle.

And to this day, our little Makayla has been our gift from God who kept us going when we thought we couldn’t cry one more tear or take one more breath from the pain of all DD was going through….

So please excuse my posting so much of DGD. And God bless each of you and your wonderful little miracles…

:love: Susan

[karrierock]

Praise the Lord!!

He's such an awesome God to keep your DD safe through all her trials and tribulations. I'm so thankful for a happy ending!!!

Okay guys no more :sad1: for the day.:goodvibes

Thank you for sharing Susan, it really puts the daily humdrum of life into perspective.

[tadamom]

Susan, that is an amazing story (I am in tears). God truly answered your prayers!! Glad to hear that you DD is doing so well and I pray she continues too!

[lori123]

Can anyone take some pics of a pair of the decopage jeans that have been washed several times? I want to make a pair for DD but am not sure how much I will like the frayed look. Wanted to check some out before I started in. TIA!!!
Lori
P.S.
I have a pic of DD with the Minnie sewing machine from last week - but it is on DH's laptop - I will post it soon!;)

[cheerbop]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.

To make a long story short…after 2 years of trying everything, we finally resorted to tough love..but the drugs meant more to DD than anything and she just walked out…for a while we knew she was with a 50 year old drug dealer (she was 20 by then) but then I lost touch with her. I did everything I could to try to find her, and discovered she was in North Phila, left there by him, and selling herself for drugs – a horror a mother and father can’t imagine…I just remember being hysterical at the time. DH would drive 100 miles to N Phila and walk the streets Fri and Sat nights looking for her or for clues…it was a war zone..helicopters, guns, knives, drugs, prostitutes, murders…everyone knew her..she was one of the few persons of noncolor in the area…but no one would talk…the police had picked her up twice for prostitution but wouldn’t hold her…so we lost her…she was in shelters..crack houses…and even the city detectives told us that white prostitutes were being beheaded and we should check the morgues. I cried myself to sleep everynight…and the only thing that kept DH and I from losing our minds and our lives was the birth of Makayla. I would hear my DH sobbing softly as he rocked her to sleep, remembering how he always rocked DD to sleep…we spent every minute we could with Makayla as it was our only joy in life…she is truly my angel…the last straw for me was going into a little shack of a barbeque place in N Phila and asked a man working there if he knew DD and he said yes, he fed her a few times because she was hungry. I died…thinking that my beautiful DD was begging for food when all she had to do was pick up the phone and call me…that night I went to my oldest DD’s church in the suburbs and we prayed in a communal prayer session for 3 hours, and I asked God (as I always did) just to keep her safe, that’s all, just be with her…and for all the other young girls and boys who are addicts..there were so many parents at this church praying for their teens and young adult children addicted to drugs that it was an eye opener. I really couldn’t take it anymore and I was going to go home in the am…at 5:45am DD left a tearful message on my cell phone while I slept that she was ok and wanted to come home…praise God. He kept DD safe…long story short she is clean for 18 mo, went to rehab, halfway house, married the man who saved her from the streets, and has a 6 month old baby boy. DD knows it was God who saved her and her faith in Jesus that kept her from dying numerous times..she is neg for HIV, hepatitis and all STD’s a true miracle.

And to this day, our little Makayla has been our gift from God who kept us going when we thought we couldn’t cry one more tear or take one more breath from the pain of all DD was going through….

So please excuse my posting so much of DGD. And God bless each of you and your wonderful little miracles…

:love: Susan


YAY GOD! (that is what I always say when something amazing happens...)What an amazing story! Praise God that she is fine now. I can't imagine the horrors you went through.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us---it really touches me.
Many blessings to your family.

[snubie]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.

To make a long story short…after 2 years of trying everything, we finally resorted to tough love..but the drugs meant more to DD than anything and she just walked out…for a while we knew she was with a 50 year old drug dealer (she was 20 by then) but then I lost touch with her. I did everything I could to try to find her, and discovered she was in North Phila, left there by him, and selling herself for drugs – a horror a mother and father can’t imagine…I just remember being hysterical at the time. DH would drive 100 miles to N Phila and walk the streets Fri and Sat nights looking for her or for clues…it was a war zone..helicopters, guns, knives, drugs, prostitutes, murders…everyone knew her..she was one of the few persons of noncolor in the area…but no one would talk…the police had picked her up twice for prostitution but wouldn’t hold her…so we lost her…she was in shelters..crack houses…and even the city detectives told us that white prostitutes were being beheaded and we should check the morgues. I cried myself to sleep everynight…and the only thing that kept DH and I from losing our minds and our lives was the birth of Makayla. I would hear my DH sobbing softly as he rocked her to sleep, remembering how he always rocked DD to sleep…we spent every minute we could with Makayla as it was our only joy in life…she is truly my angel…the last straw for me was going into a little shack of a barbeque place in N Phila and asked a man working there if he knew DD and he said yes, he fed her a few times because she was hungry. I died…thinking that my beautiful DD was begging for food when all she had to do was pick up the phone and call me…that night I went to my oldest DD’s church in the suburbs and we prayed in a communal prayer session for 3 hours, and I asked God (as I always did) just to keep her safe, that’s all, just be with her…and for all the other young girls and boys who are addicts..there were so many parents at this church praying for their teens and young adult children addicted to drugs that it was an eye opener. I really couldn’t take it anymore and I was going to go home in the am…at 5:45am DD left a tearful message on my cell phone while I slept that she was ok and wanted to come home…praise God. He kept DD safe…long story short she is clean for 18 mo, went to rehab, halfway house, married the man who saved her from the streets, and has a 6 month old baby boy. DD knows it was God who saved her and her faith in Jesus that kept her from dying numerous times..she is neg for HIV, hepatitis and all STD’s a true miracle.

And to this day, our little Makayla has been our gift from God who kept us going when we thought we couldn’t cry one more tear or take one more breath from the pain of all DD was going through….

So please excuse my posting so much of DGD. And God bless each of you and your wonderful little miracles…

:love: Susan

WOW, just WOW! I am so happy for you that your DD is now safe and clean.

[CastleLight]

Susan,
Thank you so much for sharing. You touched me. Its amazing how we can reach one another on these boards. I will keep you and your DFamily in my prayers today. :grouphug:

[LisaZoe]

Can anyone take some pics of a pair of the decopage jeans that have been washed several times? I want to make a pair for DD but am not sure how much I will like the frayed look. Wanted to check some out before I started in. TIA!!!
Lori


Here are some I did for Zoe last Halloween. I think there were washed & dried 2-3 times. I don't like a lot of long threads/strings so I do what I call "grooming" by pulling any threads hanging from the patches and trim the strings from the denim at the hem. I prefer to have the patches with a short "fringe" of fraying. After a few washes, most of the loose threads are done coming out and the stitching keeps the rest in place. The hem, then, is the only place where more strings might be an issue but I have stitching about 1/4" up from the edge so that eventually stops more fraying.

BTW - I've lightly ironed similar jeans to get the fringe to lay neatly. I didn't for this photo but after "grooming" and ironing, the jeans looked almost the same as when they were first stitched.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/hall_deco1.jpg

[#1 Pocahontas]

For those of you interested in AG dolls there is free shipping code good until Oct. 22 I think. It will save us $20 on my daughter's Bitty Twins and stroller.:cheer2: The code is AF72167. I understand that discounts are rare. Do they ever have Black Friday deals?

Also I was wondering if the My Disney Girl clothes would fit AG doll. I just love the little Minnie outfit, and thought that would be too cute to put on an AG doll, give as gift to suprise some unsuspecting kiddos a trip to Disney!

Thanks for that code!

The My Disney Girl clothes do fit Amercian Girls but they are a tad snug. We have a few of the MDG outfits and I have to tug them a bit to get them on. My dd can not do it on her own. Well, maybe she could but she'd probably bust a seam. ;) DD's AG has been wearing Minnie panties for over a year simply because the were so hard to get on so they are going to stay there for awhile . LOL

[t-beri]

okay i am finished . here is what i have been working on for the DCA Halloween treat party. just don't look to hard it was my first attempt at mickey/minnie heads.. http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/spongemommie05/kidspirates3.jpg

OhM'Gosh!! Those are too great! Don't change a thing!!! I love that you switched it up and did stripes on the little ones pirate shirt!!

All I can say is I'm glad I haven't eaten dinner yet or it would be all over my keyboard with all this talk about eating squirrels. YUCK! I can barely get my kids to eat real chicken I can't believe yours will eat squirrels. When I was 5 my dad brought home two rabbits he had shot and I sat in the kitchen with my Peter Rabbit book crying that Daddy had killed Peter Rabbit. He forced me to eat a piece, NOT a good Daddy
I had a similar experience. Only when I saw thumper( he was cleaning it under the carport) I ran to the front porch onto a lounge chair and covered my face w/ the first available object which was my mothers Cosmo!! Of course at 5 I thought that was a "dirty" magazine and closed my eyes!!:rotfl: Then I was not only upset about the bunnies, but embarrassed that I had picked up the cosmo. All in all a devastating experience. The worst part is that my dad fried the rabbit that night and to THIS VERY DAY I get sick when I smell butter frying. My family mostly used margarin, so I don't remember ever knowing the smell of butter until then. And as a matter of fact, we used it so infrequently that I was grown before I smelled it and found out that that wasn't the smell of rabbit cooking, that it was REAL butter. My DH's family would NEVER use margarine, so I've learned to get past it, luckily we're a heart healthy family and use olive oil or canola oil mostly. But when DH wants eggs, I still gag while I'm cooking them!!!:rotfl:

[HeatherSue]

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_09270086.jpghttp://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_09270087.jpghttp://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb55/hrhcalicokitty/Kids%20Clothes/th_2007_09270089.jpg
Tessa couldn't stop talking about these outfits! She keeps saying "They're so cute!". She's not easily impressed (see the previous post with the Princess Dinner pictures if you don't believe me).

At the rate we seem to be going today, I'm wondering if it will be more like tomorrow! Where is everyone?? DisneyWorld or somewhere????:confused3
Try cleaning up puke, puking, and spending a lot of time in the bathroom....

I spent the morning at the Disney Store. They had there clearance and additional 40%. They had a BUNCH of the Disney Irons marked down to 2.99 then 40% off that! 2.99-1.20 equals 1.79!!!!!!! I bought Sleeping Beauty, Cars, Tinkerbell and Buzz.
Brag, brag, brag, brag, brag....(we don't have a Disney store):rotfl2:

Does anyone know how hard it would be to put ric rac on the seams of a Redondo spiral skirt? I was just thinking that I have some glow in the dark ric rac which might look cute with the Buzz fabric. Lydia found some material that is sort of spacey that she wants me to put with it. (from my stash)
I don't think it would be very hard, but you'd need a LOT of ric-rac!

All I can say is I'm glad I haven't eaten dinner yet or it would be all over my keyboard with all this talk about eating squirrels. YUCK! I can barely get my kids to eat real chicken I can't believe yours will eat squirrels. When I was 5 my dad brought home two rabbits he had shot and I sat in the kitchen with my Peter Rabbit book crying that Daddy had killed Peter Rabbit. He forced me to eat a piece, NOT a good Daddy (my mom is still upset he made me eat it).
If you think that was traumatic, think of my poor mother. She had a PET rabbit that her mom killed and made her eat!!!

In defense of my BIL, he is a very responsible hunter. He eats everything he kills and he doesn't hunt for trophies. There isn't a single deer head on my sister's wall!

I can't believe I missed out on the 1000th page!! See the above response to my sister if you don't know why I wasn't here. I think that alone deserves some taffy, to replenish all the nourishment I lost!

[HeatherSue]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture009.jpg



HELLO!!!! Call Disney, we've found the star of High School Musical 3!! :banana: :banana: :banana: What a couple of cuties!

[HeatherSue]

I had a similar experience. Only when I saw thumper( he was cleaning it under the carport) I ran to the front porch onto a lounge chair and covered my face w/ the first available object which was my mothers Cosmo!! Of course at 5 I thought that was a "dirty" magazine and closed my eyes!!:rotfl: Then I was not only upset about the bunnies, but embarrassed that I had picked up the cosmo. All in all a devastating experience. The worst part is that my dad fried the rabbit that night and to THIS VERY DAY I get sick when I smell butter frying. My family mostly used margarin, so I don't remember ever knowing the smell of butter until then. And as a matter of fact, we used it so infrequently that I was grown before I smelled it and found out that that wasn't the smell of rabbit cooking, that it was REAL butter. My DH's family would NEVER use margarine, so I've learned to get past it, luckily we're a heart healthy family and use olive oil or canola oil mostly. But when DH wants eggs, I still gag while I'm cooking them!!!:rotfl:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: Oh my gosh!!! Sorry for laughing hysterically at your childhood trauma, but that is just TOO funny! Especially the part about Cosmo.

[angelfallenhere]

Hi!! Im new to the boards. My family is going to Disney World for the first time in January. Can any of you tell me how to find some of these outfits to buy for a size 12-18 months?? Eveything I see on ebay is larger or they have a picture for a 3 year old. Its hard to tell what it would look like on a smaller size. I dont know how to sew. Thanks for any help.

Thanks,
Melanie

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


Trip to Disney is only 107 Days away!!!!!!!!!!!

[teresajoy]

I had a similar experience. Only when I saw thumper( he was cleaning it under the carport) I ran to the front porch onto a lounge chair and covered my face w/ the first available object which was my mothers Cosmo!! Of course at 5 I thought that was a "dirty" magazine and closed my eyes!!:rotfl: Then I was not only upset about the bunnies, but embarrassed that I had picked up the cosmo. All in all a devastating experience. The worst part is that my dad fried the rabbit that night and to THIS VERY DAY I get sick when I smell butter frying. My family mostly used margarin, so I don't remember ever knowing the smell of butter until then. And as a matter of fact, we used it so infrequently that I was grown before I smelled it and found out that that wasn't the smell of rabbit cooking, that it was REAL butter. My DH's family would NEVER use margarine, so I've learned to get past it, luckily we're a heart healthy family and use olive oil or canola oil mostly. But when DH wants eggs, I still gag while I'm cooking them!!!:rotfl:

I don't know what made me laugh more, you thinking butter was rabbit, or the Cosmo thing! You poor little girl!



In defense of my BIL, he is a very responsible hunter. He eats everything he kills and he doesn't hunt for trophies. There isn't a single deer head on my sister's wall!

I can't believe I missed out on the 1000th page!! See the above response to my sister if you don't know why I wasn't here. I think that alone deserves some taffy, to replenish all the nourishment I lost!

Thank you Heather! Nope, no deer heads on my walls, he hasn't even tried!

I hope you get feeling better!

HELLO!!!! Call Disney, we've found the star of High School Musical 3!! :banana: :banana: :banana: What a couple of cuties!

:rotfl: So true though!

[tnmom25]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.

Wow Susan, that is a very touching story and thank you for sharing. Now, I have to go buy more tissues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can anyone take some pics of a pair of the decopage jeans that have been washed several times? I want to make a pair for DD but am not sure how much I will like the frayed look. Wanted to check some out before I started in. TIA!!!
Lori
P.S.
I have a pic of DD with the Minnie sewing machine from last week - but it is on DH's laptop - I will post it soon!;)

My HSM jeans didn't hold up too well! The patches seem to be ok, but the printable fabric that I used is falling apart. I think I can restitch and salvage them, but I haven't tried yet!

[tnmom25]

Hi!! Im new to the boards. My family is going to Disney World for the first time in January.
Thanks,
Melanie

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

Trip to Disney is only 107 Days away!!!!!!!!!!!

:welcome: Melanie!!!

[CheleLynn2]

:confused3 Okay...........I need some reassuring from this wonderful thread. You guys don't know me but I have been reading thru this thread for the past two weeks. My name is Michele, I am here in Tucson, AZ and am married with a DD8. I went out and bought some minnie red dot material and have a pattern pinned to it. It is the sewing for dummies skirt pattern.

:confused: I AM SO AFRAID TO CUT IT OUT AND START.........YIKES!!:confused:

I have read thru the directions and read thru them, but they still seem a bit confusing. I am determined to do this without calling my mom back home in NY. I have had my sewing machine now for two years, but only bought so I had one when my mom was here to sew with or hem things that I needed. :goodvibes

Can anyone send some encouraging words my way or tips, I would greatly appreciate it! :love:

I am going to read thru some more posts, then maybe go cut. I need to do this we leave on October 5th. :cool1:

:scared: :scared: Okay, Michele, deep breaths......deep breaths......you can do it, you can do it.....:scared: :scared:

[teresajoy]

My HSM jeans didn't hold up too well! The patches seem to be ok, but the printable fabric that I used is falling apart. I think I can restitch and salvage them, but I haven't tried yet!


What brand was the printable fabric?

[Camping Griswalds]

Isn't it nice to be the mother of such a cute teenager?

Truthfully...NO!! He was asked to Homecoming last night by a tenth grade girl. NONONONONO

Hehe, I won't say a WORD!!! ;)

Your house looks a lot like one of the houses Heather use to have (that her hubby built
). Do you have turrets?

Oh that would be nice! No turrets here!!!


I can't believe I missed out on the 1000th page!! See the above response to my sister if you don't know why I wasn't here. I think that alone deserves some taffy, to replenish all the nourishment I lost!

You PM me and I'll get you some taffy too!!! If only for the horror of having someone in your family having to eat a pet. What the Heck were they thinking???

HELLO!!!! Call Disney, we've found the star of High School Musical 3!! :banana: :banana: :banana: What a couple of cuties!

Oh how nice!!! My youngest would die, if you told him he was cute, girls and cuteness are still "Yucko". Now oldest....

[teresajoy]

:confused3 Okay...........I need some reassuring from this wonderful thread. You guys don't know me but I have been reading thru this thread for the past two weeks. My name is Michele, I am here in Tucson, AZ and am married with a DD8. I went out and bought some minnie red dot material and have a pattern pinned to it. It is the sewing for dummies skirt pattern.

:confused: I AM SO AFRAID TO CUT IT OUT AND START.........YIKES!!:confused:

I have read thru the directions and read thru them, but they still seem a bit confusing. I am determined to do this without calling my mom back home in NY. I have had my sewing machine now for two years, but only bought so I had one when my mom was here to sew with or hem things that I needed. :goodvibes

Can anyone send some encouraging words my way or tips, I would greatly appreciate it! :love:

I am going to read thru some more posts, then maybe go cut. I need to do this we leave on October 5th. :cool1:

:scared: :scared: Okay, Michele, deep breaths......deep breaths......you can do it, you can do it.....:scared: :scared:

You can do it!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: If you run into trouble, just come back here and post, these ladies are VERY helpful! There is also a section in the bookmarks for sewing tips and techniques, you could take a look at that to help reassure yourself. I thingk the sewing.org site has some pretty good tips for the beginner.

Good luck, I can't wait to see the skirt when you are done!

[t-beri]

Yeah, most of my traumatic experiences are humorous. I swear I'm not lyin' about the butter thing. I must have been 22 before someone said, "No, I swear I'm not cooking a rabbit, it's just butter heating in the pan" before I knew. But I'm sure my family get more laughs out of the Cosmo part, my mom get hysterical over it still!!!

Heather, hope you feel better soon!!

...t.

[HeatherSue]

:confused3 Okay...........I need some reassuring from this wonderful thread. You guys don't know me but I have been reading thru this thread for the past two weeks. My name is Michele, I am here in Tucson, AZ and am married with a DD8. I went out and bought some minnie red dot material and have a pattern pinned to it. It is the sewing for dummies skirt pattern.

:confused: I AM SO AFRAID TO CUT IT OUT AND START.........YIKES!!:confused:

I have read thru the directions and read thru them, but they still seem a bit confusing. I am determined to do this without calling my mom back home in NY. I have had my sewing machine now for two years, but only bought so I had one when my mom was here to sew with or hem things that I needed. :goodvibes

Can anyone send some encouraging words my way or tips, I would greatly appreciate it! :love:

I am going to read thru some more posts, then maybe go cut. I need to do this we leave on October 5th. :cool1:

:scared: :scared: Okay, Michele, deep breaths......deep breaths......you can do it, you can do it.....:scared: :scared:

:cheer2: :cheer2: Go Michele, Go Michele, YAY Michele!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: I know how you feel! I just started sewing a few months ago and I was so scared to cut the fabric that I was shaking! But, it turned out and I only had to use the seam ripper a couple of times. Like Teresajoy said, if you need help, just ask!!

Truthfully...NO!! He was asked to Homecoming last night by a tenth grade girl. NONONONONO

You PM me and I'll get you some taffy too!!! If only for the horror of having someone in your family having to eat a pet. What the Heck were they thinking???

Oh how nice!!! My youngest would die, if you told him he was cute, girls and cuteness are still "Yucko". Now oldest....

How old is your oldest? He looks like he's in at least 10th grade to me. You poor mommy!

I would LOVE some taffy!! Are you serious!?!! Yes, my Grandma was pretty horrible to my mother (but not her 4 siblings). Now my grandma lives with my mom so my mom can take care of her. How twisted is that?

[t-beri]

:confused3 Okay...........I need some reassuring from this wonderful thread. You guys don't know me but I have been reading thru this thread for the past two weeks. My name is Michele, I am here in Tucson, AZ and am married with a DD8. I went out and bought some minnie red dot material and have a pattern pinned to it. It is the sewing for dummies skirt pattern.

:confused: I AM SO AFRAID TO CUT IT OUT AND START.........YIKES!!:confused:

I have read thru the directions and read thru them, but they still seem a bit confusing. I am determined to do this without calling my mom back home in NY. I have had my sewing machine now for two years, but only bought so I had one when my mom was here to sew with or hem things that I needed. :goodvibes

Can anyone send some encouraging words my way or tips, I would greatly appreciate it! :love:

I am going to read thru some more posts, then maybe go cut. I need to do this we leave on October 5th. :cool1:

:scared: :scared: Okay, Michele, deep breaths......deep breaths......you can do it, you can do it.....:scared: :scared:

I'll :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: you on too!! I am at best a novice seamstress as well. As a matter of fact I usually use the term "sewer" instead cause I'm so NOT CLOSE to being a professional!!! Those sewing for dummies patterns generally mean just that. They are totally for newbies. and You've gotta start somewhere. Remember, you can do it and we're here for you just holler if you need a hand. Or even just an ear.:grouphug:
...t.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.


So please excuse my posting so much of DGD. And God bless each of you and your wonderful little miracles…

:love: Susan

Wow what a story. Of course we don't mind looking at that adorable little girl in those cute clothes you have made for her. You seem like a very loving Grandmother. God has blessed you because you never gave up on your DD, you searched for her in the worst places. I hope everything continues to go well. It sounds like you are having a great trip to WDW on top of it all. THank you for sharing your story too!

[CheleLynn2]

:scared: :scared: Okay..........I am going to go cut and try to start this skirt. I am off today and my daugter won't be home from school till around 4:30pm so I have all day to play. Thanks for the encouraging words everyone!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

:surfweb: I am still reading thru all the past posts, I am on page 602, so I am getting there. :surfweb:

[adoptionmomma4]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.

To make a long story short…after 2 years of trying everything, we finally resorted to tough love..but the drugs meant more to DD than anything and she just walked out…for a while we knew she was with a 50 year old drug dealer (she was 20 by then) but then I lost touch with her. I did everything I could to try to find her, and discovered she was in North Phila, left there by him, and selling herself for drugs – a horror a mother and father can’t imagine…I just remember being hysterical at the time. DH would drive 100 miles to N Phila and walk the streets Fri and Sat nights looking for her or for clues…it was a war zone..helicopters, guns, knives, drugs, prostitutes, murders…everyone knew her..she was one of the few persons of noncolor in the area…but no one would talk…the police had picked her up twice for prostitution but wouldn’t hold her…so we lost her…she was in shelters..crack houses…and even the city detectives told us that white prostitutes were being beheaded and we should check the morgues. I cried myself to sleep everynight…and the only thing that kept DH and I from losing our minds and our lives was the birth of Makayla. I would hear my DH sobbing softly as he rocked her to sleep, remembering how he always rocked DD to sleep…we spent every minute we could with Makayla as it was our only joy in life…she is truly my angel…the last straw for me was going into a little shack of a barbeque place in N Phila and asked a man working there if he knew DD and he said yes, he fed her a few times because she was hungry. I died…thinking that my beautiful DD was begging for food when all she had to do was pick up the phone and call me…that night I went to my oldest DD’s church in the suburbs and we prayed in a communal prayer session for 3 hours, and I asked God (as I always did) just to keep her safe, that’s all, just be with her…and for all the other young girls and boys who are addicts..there were so many parents at this church praying for their teens and young adult children addicted to drugs that it was an eye opener. I really couldn’t take it anymore and I was going to go home in the am…at 5:45am DD left a tearful message on my cell phone while I slept that she was ok and wanted to come home…praise God. He kept DD safe…long story short she is clean for 18 mo, went to rehab, halfway house, married the man who saved her from the streets, and has a 6 month old baby boy. DD knows it was God who saved her and her faith in Jesus that kept her from dying numerous times..she is neg for HIV, hepatitis and all STD’s a true miracle.

And to this day, our little Makayla has been our gift from God who kept us going when we thought we couldn’t cry one more tear or take one more breath from the pain of all DD was going through….

So please excuse my posting so much of DGD. And God bless each of you and your wonderful little miracles…

:love: Susan

What a wonderful new beginning your daughter has. It is a blessing to hear how God turned your daughters’ life around. I am so happy she was able to make those changes.

Without going into too much detail, that is exactly the life my kids birth mom was leading when we received our precious gifts from God. We have had them in our home for 4.5 years (though is seems like forever). I just received a call from their birth mom a few weeks ago (imagine my shock when I answered the phone and she told me who she was. I almost hung up.) and she also has cleaned up her life. She is sober, drug free and recently married. She is also expecting a new baby in about 5 months. I really think the Lord is blessing her for all of the sacrifice she made in giving us these three beautiful children. As sad as it was for her to let them go (she gave up rights to us) she was giving us the three children God wanted us to have. They were always meant to be ours. I can not imagine the hurt it caused her to walk away from the only thing in this world she loved. When she called I thanked her for being so selfless and for giving Chad and I three of the four best things we have in our lives. I just sent her some pictures and video of the kids I just took. I also sent her some samples of schoolwork, stories they have written and pictures they have drawn. I think she will love seeing all of it. She doesn’t want to see them right now, but it is a possibility in the future. She just want's to see what they look like and see how well they are doing.

Sorry to get so sappy :sad1: I just sent the letter and pictures today. I logged on here and saw this post so I thought I would respond.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

:confused3 Okay...........I need some reassuring from this wonderful thread. You guys don't know me but I have been reading thru this thread for the past two weeks. My name is Michele, I am here in Tucson, AZ and am married with a DD8. I went out and bought some minnie red dot material and have a pattern pinned to it. It is the sewing for dummies skirt pattern.

:confused: I AM SO AFRAID TO CUT IT OUT AND START.........YIKES!!:confused:

I have read thru the directions and read thru them, but they still seem a bit confusing. I am determined to do this without calling my mom back home in NY. I have had my sewing machine now for two years, but only bought so I had one when my mom was here to sew with or hem things that I needed. :goodvibes

Can anyone send some encouraging words my way or tips, I would greatly appreciate it! :love:

I am going to read thru some more posts, then maybe go cut. I need to do this we leave on October 5th. :cool1:

:scared: :scared: Okay, Michele, deep breaths......deep breaths......you can do it, you can do it.....:scared: :scared:

You can do it! :cheer2: For me pinning it is one of the hard parts. If things don't look right you can repin it before you start cutting! Luckily Minnie Dot doesn't have any patterns or stripes to match. Some fabric has a one way design and if you don't cut it out right you have upside down Mickeys! Take a photo too and post it here if you get stuck.

Good LUCK!

[PiperPizzaz]

Michele, You can do it! Just go slow and know that you will make some mistakes but, it will turn out ok. Everytime you make something you will get better and better and it will get easier. (trust me I am in the middle of that process lol)


Here are my overalls, (I know not Disney but oh well) I finally found my card reader:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-3.jpg

I used quilters fat quarters from JoAnn's and I bought that Sulky thread (not cotton) it was really nice, very shiny. Denim is so easy to sew on I was suprised. I didn't put anything on the back yet, I might add a leaf I don't know.
Oh I wanted to add I did the bib part with the button holes. Something we had talked about on here about 500 pages ago at least. It was a little fiddley but, not too bad. I think I would do it again. It is worth it to me to have the whole bib covered.

[Stephres]

And, as Heather and I found out, upside down patterns mean the kid wearing them can see them better so it's all good!

[Caitsmama]

Hi everyone, i have been lurking on this thread for a while.. I am just in so much awe! You guys are so talented!!
I don't sew, but i have a great sewing machine that was a gift from my aunt ( didn't she know she was supposed to get me lessons too?!) and it is sitting here collecting dust.. I would love to learn someday though..

I saw a post mentioning "decoupoge jeans", can someone point me to some directions for those, they peaked my intrest.. are they a "no sew" thing??

TIA!

[PiperPizzaz]

OT, today is my birthday. I am 39 yrs young. UGH. My last yr of being 30 something.
Happy Birthday! Hope it was a good one!


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/th_PirateOutfits.jpg
Captain Jack Sparrow. DN10, DN6 and DD4. You can see the back of DN6's top that I made. She was a last minute add on and that's what I whipped up for her. It ties in the back.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b27/chanandbrian/Disney%20Designs/th_JackMe.jpg

Cute! I especially like these outfits!
My oh my isn't someone standing mighty close to the Capt?! :love:

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/i3utterfli82/th_PICT3766.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/i3utterfli82/th_PICT3769.jpg

Cool outfit, is that one of the Disney Store patches? It is hard to see. I have some of the Mickey ones I am trying to figure out what to do with.
Ok, here's what I've been up to:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_swapplique2.jpg
For dgd2 - she's so excited about going to wdw! She tells everyone that her Nana is taking her in December! She goes wild over Mickey Mouse!
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_Mickeylollipop.jpg

And this is one of my favorites! This is for dd7 to wear to CRT.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/tnmom25/th_ebay4.jpg
Wow I especially like that swirly one, it is very different.

[EnchantedPrincess]

Wow..I am loving all those disney customs! I have always wanted to learn to sew and my dh bought me a really nice machine couple years ago, and I haven't really done much with it. If I start now, maybe I can get a few things done for my dd and ds for our next trip. I wish I can be so talented like all of you ladies over here!

[t-beri]

OK, so if one more non- sewer says they have a really great sewing machine lying around when I have to go to my MIL's to sew I'm gonna join Heather's puking!!!:sick:
...t.

[karenbg]

i have seen some cute smocking pieces here, cnd any one tell me where the plates were purchased?

[jham]

Hi!! Im new to the boards. My family is going to Disney World for the first time in January. Can any of you tell me how to find some of these outfits to buy for a size 12-18 months?? Eveything I see on ebay is larger or they have a picture for a 3 year old. Its hard to tell what it would look like on a smaller size. I dont know how to sew. Thanks for any help.

Thanks,
Melanie

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


Trip to Disney is only 107 Days away!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome! I have found some patterns and made a few things for my daughter (2) and my neice (12 mo). I am not much of a "sewer" myself, but it is fun and who cares if it's not perfect. Hang around here too long and we might talk you into making something yourself! When are you going in January? I also have a DD,DS,DS, and DD in that order. We will be in the World Jan 18-25, second trip for me, DH, DD10 and DS8 (he was almost 2 the first time) and first trip for DS4 and DD2.

[Caitsmama]

OK, so if one more non- sewer says they have a really great sewing machine lying around when I have to go to my MIL's to sew I'm gonna join Heather's puking!!!:sick:
...t.

You can always make me an offer! ;) I have Hannah Montana tix that i need to recoop from!! :lmao:

[angelfallenhere]

We are going Jan. 14-21. Im considering buying a sewing machine. But I wouldnt know where to start. Ive never touched one. On another note I went to Hobby Lobby today. I bought a clearanced 3/4 of a yard princess fabric I paid a dollar for it. I dont know what to do?? But I know I LOVE ALL the outfits you all have I have been through all the pages.

Thanks,
Melanie

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

107 More Days Till Disney!!!

[CheleLynn2]

:woohoo: I have sewed the sides of the top layer together, I have sewed the sides of the middle layer together, and I have sewn the top part of the middle layer so I can pull and gather it to fit into the top part.....(thanks Heathersue for the links for sewing tips). Now I have to pin the top two pieces together and sew them. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Just taking a short break :surfweb: I want to take my time cause the one thing that I don't have yet (that I thought I did) is a seam ripper, and I don't want to have to run out and get one yet.......lol

I did complete a top today using Heat N Bond and E6000 glue, I know that it isn't sewing but if it stays on for one day I will be escatic!!!!!:cool1: :cool1:

Okay guys.........back to the sewing machine, I think this next part is where it will get tricky.

Thanks again for all the encouragement!!:thumbsup2

[MoeFam]

Don't forget all you "non-sewers" out there. Lots of outfits can be "Disneyfied" without any sewing at all! Beyond the Heat n Bond and the Glue, I had some success with Liquid Stitch as well.

Thanks Teresa for the help with the smocket! I did one yesterday that fits my four year old son very well (because his two year old sister was sleeping!) But it will be great for Laila for an actual paint/playdoh smock. I want to do a smaller one as a shirt for her.

I finished two halloween skirts, a stripwork dress and two dresses using the tops of overalls. Now just to get the pics uploaded!

[Caitsmama]

Can anyone point me in the direction of decoupodge jeans?? Please? They sound interesting..

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hi everyone, i have been lurking on this thread for a while.. I am just in so much awe! You guys are so talented!!
I don't sew, but i have a great sewing machine that was a gift from my aunt ( didn't she know she was supposed to get me lessons too?!) and it is sitting here collecting dust.. I would love to learn someday though..

I saw a post mentioning "decoupoge jeans", can someone point me to some directions for those, they peaked my intrest.. are they a "no sew" thing??

TIA!

They are sort of a no pattern sewing project. You use a store bought pair of jeans or overalls or even a dress and then you sew patches of fabric on to the denim. You don't worry about the edges because they are supposed to fray.

The trickiest part is you have to take apart the seam of the jeans before you sew the patches on. Then you have to sew it back up. They turn out really cute. It is something you could try with an older pair of jeans. Then if they don't turn out nice you won't have spent too much $$ on the project.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Note to the newbies, there are many here who just got started sewing. It just takes some practice.

The very first post in the Thread has links in it to a photo gallery and TheresaJoy's Bookmarks. THere is a link to the bookmarks in the bottom of TheresaJoy's posts too. There is lots of helpful information there!

I think there should be links directions to the smocking plates, the decoupage jeans, some tutorials on how to make easy peasant tops etc.

Welcome and if you have any questions just ask! I am not a professional but I have some experience. It is fun to say I made it myself!

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hi!! Im new to the boards. My family is going to Disney World for the first time in January. Can any of you tell me how to find some of these outfits to buy for a size 12-18 months?? Eveything I see on ebay is larger or they have a picture for a 3 year old. Its hard to tell what it would look like on a smaller size. I dont know how to sew. Thanks for any help.

Thanks,
Melanie


If you go to the very first post in this thread there is a link to our photo album. It is very big though. There are many little ones posted there.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/red%20and%20dots/182240.jpg

We don't usually post photos of other children, I will take it down if asked. But she has other outfits too. I am not sure who made her outfits. Just search through the Photo Albums. Maybe someone will PM you some information. You may need to increase your post count though in order to send and receive PM's.

Welcome to the Disboards.

[angelfallenhere]

Oh!! Thanks ALOT That is To Die For. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Melanie

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

Only 107 DAYS Till DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!

[Tink561]

If you go to the very first post in this thread there is a link to our photo album. It is very big though. There are many little ones posted there.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/red%20and%20dots/182240.jpg

We don't usually post photos of other children, I will take it down if asked. But she has other outfits too. I am not sure who made her outfits. Just search through the Photo Albums. Maybe someone will PM you some information. You may need to increase your post count though in order to send and receive PM's.

Welcome to the Disboards.
I don't post much anymore, but that is my daughter. That outfit was made by Bowznstuff_Boutique off Ebay. She's made a lot of things for me.

[tnmom25]

What brand was the printable fabric?

June Tailor



http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/th_overalls-1.jpg


Very cute!!!

OK, so if one more non- sewer says they have a really great sewing machine lying around when I have to go to my MIL's to sew I'm gonna join Heather's puking!!!:sick:
...t.
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:woohoo: I have sewed the sides of the top layer together, I have sewed the sides of the middle layer together, and I have sewn the top part of the middle layer so I can pull and gather it to fit into the top part.....(thanks Heathersue for the links for sewing tips). Now I have to pin the top two pieces together and sew them. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Just taking a short break :surfweb: I want to take my time cause the one thing that I don't have yet (that I thought I did) is a seam ripper, and I don't want to have to run out and get one yet.......lol

I did complete a top today using Heat N Bond and E6000 glue, I know that it isn't sewing but if it stays on for one day I will be escatic!!!!!:cool1: :cool1:

Okay guys.........back to the sewing machine, I think this next part is where it will get tricky.

Thanks again for all the encouragement!!:thumbsup2

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Go Michelle!!!!!!!! I used to know a Michelle that lived in Scottsdale AZ. Not you by chance is it?

[angelfallenhere]

Hi!! Thanks your daughter and her outfits are gorgeous. I looked her up on ebay and she only has 2 outfits listed neither Disney. And they are $230 each. Are all of her outfits so expensive??

Thanks,
Melanie

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

[2cutekidz]

Wow! Quite a few newbies today! WELCOME!!! The first outfit I did was no sew. It was this one. I used Aleene's ok to wash it.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1200.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1201.jpg

For the decoupage jeans I would suggest starting with a jean skirt. That way you wouldn't have to rip open a seam on a pair of jeans. I'm not sure there are any directions anywhere. There are a few ladies who are very good at this - hopefully they will be along soon to give you some pointers. (Lisazoe is a good one if you want to pm her!)
You could probably use glue for the decoupage jeans, but I'm not sure how they would hold up in the wash.

[CheleLynn2]

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I now have the top layer and the second layer sewed together, and believe it or not it is starting to look like cute skirt

Now all I have to do is the same thing to the third level I did to the second level and hope it all goes together. Then I will have to hem it and put in the elastic.............:eek: :eek: Oh My God, I am sewing!! :lmao: :lmao:

tnmom - Nope I am not in Scottsdale, AZ, I am in Tucson AZ. Been here 4yrs now, used to be from outside of Buffalo, NY......BIG change for us but we love it here. Except for not having my friends and family with us, but otherwise we love it. :goodvibes

[CheleLynn2]

Wow! Quite a few newbies today! WELCOME!!! The first outfit I did was no sew. It was this one. I used Aleene's ok to wash it.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1200.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1201.jpg

For the decoupage jeans I would suggest starting with a jean skirt. That way you wouldn't have to rip open a seam on a pair of jeans. I'm not sure there are any directions anywhere. There are a few ladies who are very good at this - hopefully they will be along soon to give you some pointers. (Lisazoe is a good one if you want to pm her!)
You could probably use glue for the decoupage jeans, but I'm not sure how they would hold up in the wash.

So am I correct that with the shirt all you did was cut out the material and ribbon and glue it to the shirt??? I wanted to applique a black mickey with a bow pinned on (minnie:cutie: ) to go with the skirt I am doing today, but I really don't want to mess it up, maybe I could just do that???

I did a shirt earlier today with using the Heat N Bond to put down the ribbon and E6000 glue to put on the scrapebook patch of minnie, it came out sooo cute, I loved it. Now I am just hoping it stays together for the day she is giong to wear it. :lmao: :lmao:

[Dreamer & Wisher]

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I now have the top layer and the second layer sewed together, and believe it or not it is starting to look like cute skirt

Now all I have to do is the same thing to the third level I did to the second level and hope it all goes together. Then I will have to hem it and put in the elastic.............:eek: :eek: Oh My God, I am sewing!! :lmao: :lmao:



I love it when I get to that stage where it starts to look like something wearable! Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see how it is going.

I am making a fall theme bag today. All I have left to make is the lining. My Sister-in-law dropped off her DD2 and so now I am being interrupted a lot. But for the most part the kids are playing nicely together.

[t-beri]

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I now have the top layer and the second layer sewed together, and believe it or not it is starting to look like cute skirt

Now all I have to do is the same thing to the third level I did to the second level and hope it all goes together. Then I will have to hem it and put in the elastic.............:eek: :eek: Oh My God, I am sewing!! :lmao: :lmao:

Too funny!! You sound so much like me.. When I taught myself to knit, I sat on the couch saying "hey look, I'm knitting" or "in case you haven't noticed, I'm knitting" My DH and MIL were in stitches over it.

:banana: :banana: YAY, MICHELLE!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

[CheleLynn2]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/disneyclothes004.jpg[/IMG]
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/disneyclothes003.jpg[/IMG]

Sorry the pics are so big, I will have to work on that, but here is the outfit I made no sew this morning. The capris I got at Target (my favorite) for $8.99 and they already said cutie and had the heart on them. Also sorry the second pic is so blurry, my red and white ribbon where the white dots are turned kinda light pink, I think because it is on a red shirt?? :confused3

:lmao: :lmao: Otherwise I really like it, like I said before, let's just hope everything stays on. :lmao: :lmao:

[mytwotinks]

:love: Good morning…I have some time this am before we are off to EPCOT…and I just feel led to tell my dear friends how my life has been touched. Our youngest of 5 is a recovering crack addict. She was so cute and sweet and adorable, just like all of the dear little girls on this board. We live in PA Dutch country and even have a horse and buggy parking area at our waldemart. Drugs was the last thing I ever worried about in our little middle class lives.

To make a long story short…after 2 years of trying everything, we finally resorted to tough love..but the drugs meant more to DD than anything and she just walked out…for a while we knew she was with a 50 year old drug dealer (she was 20 by then) but then I lost touch with her. I did everything I could to try to find her, and discovered she was in North Phila, left there by him, and selling herself for drugs – a horror a mother and father can’t imagine…I just remember being hysterical at the time. DH would drive 100 miles to N Phila and walk the streets Fri and Sat nights looking for her or for clues…it was a war zone..helicopters, guns, knives, drugs, prostitutes, murders…everyone knew her..she was one of the few persons of noncolor in the area…but no one would talk…the police had picked her up twice for prostitution but wouldn’t hold her…so we lost her…she was in shelters..crack houses…and even the city detectives told us that white prostitutes were being beheaded and we should check the morgues. I cried myself to sleep everynight…and the only thing that kept DH and I from losing our minds and our lives was the birth of Makayla. I would hear my DH sobbing softly as he rocked her to sleep, remembering how he always rocked DD to sleep…we spent every minute we could with Makayla as it was our only joy in life…she is truly my angel…the last straw for me was going into a little shack of a barbeque place in N Phila and asked a man working there if he knew DD and he said yes, he fed her a few times because she was hungry. I died…thinking that my beautiful DD was begging for food when all she had to do was pick up the phone and call me…that night I went to my oldest DD’s church in the suburbs and we prayed in a communal prayer session for 3 hours, and I asked God (as I always did) just to keep her safe, that’s all, just be with her…and for all the other young girls and boys who are addicts..there were so many parents at this church praying for their teens and young adult children addicted to drugs that it was an eye opener. I really couldn’t take it anymore and I was going to go home in the am…at 5:45am DD left a tearful message on my cell phone while I slept that she was ok and wanted to come home…praise God. He kept DD safe…long story short she is clean for 18 mo, went to rehab, halfway house, married the man who saved her from the streets, and has a 6 month old baby boy. DD knows it was God who saved her and her faith in Jesus that kept her from dying numerous times..she is neg for HIV, hepatitis and all STD’s a true miracle.

And to this day, our little Makayla has been our gift from God who kept us going when we thought we couldn’t cry one more tear or take one more breath from the pain of all DD was going through….

So please excuse my posting so much of DGD. And God bless each of you and your wonderful little miracles…

:love: Susan


That is beautiful!

When did this all happen? Did you just recently get your dd back in your life?

[tnmom25]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes004.jpg[/IMG]

I recognize that Minnie, it's a scrapbooking sticker huh? I used a Donald on a pair of overalls and have Mickey & Minnie also. Target is my favorite too!

Your outfits looks cute! Is that for you or your dd?

[angelfallenhere]

Hi!! Just In case I decide to TRY and Make some outfits. Where do you all buy your fabric?? Hobby Lobby only has 6 or 7 kinds with Disney only 2 with Princesses?? And where do you all get the Mickey outline to sew on?? Do you just cut it out??

Also which sewing machine should I get like I said Ive never touched one??

Thanks,
Melanie

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

Only 107 DAYS TILL DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!

[tnmom25]

Hi!! Im new to the boards. My family is going to Disney World for the first time in January. Can any of you tell me how to find some of these outfits to buy for a size 12-18 months?? Eveything I see on ebay is larger or they have a picture for a 3 year old. Its hard to tell what it would look like on a smaller size. I dont know how to sew. Thanks for any help.

Thanks,
Melanie

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


Trip to Disney is only 107 Days away!!!!!!!!!!!

A lot of us started with a simple pillowcase dress. That would be perfect for your little one. There are free patterns on Teresa's bookmarks and lots of people on here to help you along!

[t-beri]

MYTWOTINKS!!!! How the hell are ya!! What have you been up to??

[CheleLynn2]

I recognize that Minnie, it's a scrapbooking sticker huh? I used a Donald on a pair of overalls and have Mickey & Minnie also. Target is my favorite too!

Your outfits looks cute! Is that for you or your dd?


yep it's a scrapbook sticker. First I tried to use the Heat N Bond Lite on it but because of the sticker stuff on it it didn't work. So I just used the E6000 glue on and it seems to have stuck.

I would soooooo love an outfit like that, but that little minnie sticker would get lost on what I read you guys call "pooh" size body. :lmao: But it is for my DD8. She liked it when it was all laid out, let's see when she gets home from school to try it on.

And how did you get my pic to be so small?? I really have no idea how to make it smaller so I can post another pic, I hate to take up so much room.

Well back to my skirt........I have to gather up the last layer and get it sewed on the rest of the skirt. I will be back later with an update.

[tnmom25]

Hi!! Just In case I decide to TRY and Make some outfits. Where do you all buy your fabric?? Hobby Lobby only has 6 or 7 kinds with Disney only 2 with Princesses?? And where do you all get the Mickey outline to sew on?? Do you just cut it out??

Also which sewing machine should I get like I said Ive never touched one??

Thanks,
Melanie

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

Only 107 DAYS TILL DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!

There are lots of sources for fabric... Hobby Lobby, Hancocks, Joann, Walmart, Quilt shops... to name a few. I would start with $1/yd fabric from Walmart just until you get the hang of what you're doing. The first pillowcase dresses I made by hand, no machine! Oh I had one, but it had so much dust on it that I had to have it cleaned and oiled before I could even use it. Then I had to have someone come and teach me how!

For my Mickeys, I just use bowls, cups, spools, whatever I have on had that is the size I need. I've made several templates so I have lots of different sizes now.

Can't help with the machine part, mine is very old and I'm still waiting for it to break down so I can buy a new one!

[karenTX]

And the winner is....The Texas Sun!!!

I thought E6000 was supposed to hold great! Well, it worked for a little while. I had made one of the diaper/wipe holders and got lazy using E6000 for the velcro instead of sewing. I left the holder in the car overnight and got it this afternoon. The velcro slid right off...yes, slid off!!! :laughing: Oh well!

Also wanted to say Thank you to Susan for sharing her story with us! You are truly blessed and so are we to know you! :hug:

DH is going to play poker with my brothers tonight so that leaves me free to sew after I get dd to bed!!! Hopefully, I'll get far enough to be able to post some pics soon!!

[tnmom25]

And how did you get my pic to be so small?? I really have no idea how to make it smaller so I can post another pic, I hate to take up so much room.

You just type th_ in front of the name of the picture.

[tnmom25]

Putting " th_ " in front of the name of the picture like this..

http:// i231.photobucket. com/ albums/ ee180/ CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes003 .jpg

Makes it look like this

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes003.jpg

[Camping Griswalds]

=HeatherSue;21040594
How old is your oldest? He looks like he's in at least 10th grade to me. You poor mommy!

I would LOVE some taffy!! Are you serious!?!! Yes, my Grandma was pretty horrible to my mother (but not her 4 siblings). Now my grandma lives with my mom so my mom can take care of her. How twisted is that?

Oldest is 15 but in 9th grade (we held him back due to July b day) Those "older women" better stay away from my babY!!!

Yes i am serious about the taffy! I just need to go get it!

Michele,
Here are my overalls, (I know not Disney but oh well) I finally found my card reader:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-3.jpg



I love these overall. My DD just got her October calendar and they are going to the Pumpkin Patch on the 11th, so I may finally try to applique!!


I did a shirt earlier today with using the Heat N Bond to put down the ribbon and E6000 glue to put on the scrapebook patch of minnie, it came out sooo cute, I loved it. Now I am just hoping it stays together for the day she is giong to wear it. :lmao: :lmao:

I have used the E6000 on a patch, and washed and dried it, and it's still going strong.

As far as the Heat n Bond rather than glue, how well does the Heat n Bond hold up in the wash if we don't sew it down?

[aimeeg]

For those of you interested in AG dolls there is free shipping code good until Oct. 22 I think. It will save us $20 on my daughter's Bitty Twins and stroller.:cheer2: The code is AF72167. I understand that discounts are rare. Do they ever have Black Friday deals?

Also I was wondering if the My Disney Girl clothes would fit AG doll. I just love the little Minnie outfit, and thought that would be too cute to put on an AG doll, give as gift to suprise some unsuspecting kiddos a trip to Disney!


I am like six pages back but . . . Yes, they do and Kit is Minnie Mouse right now. The Belle dress is great.

[aimeeg]

i have seen some cute smocking pieces here, cnd any one tell me where the plates were purchased?

I really like tinynays.com. She even has "Disney" plates.

[aimeeg]

We are going Jan. 14-21. Im considering buying a sewing machine. But I wouldnt know where to start. Ive never touched one. On another note I went to Hobby Lobby today. I bought a clearanced 3/4 of a yard princess fabric I paid a dollar for it. I dont know what to do?? But I know I LOVE ALL the outfits you all have I have been through all the pages.

Thanks,
Melanie

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

107 More Days Till Disney!!!


I am a huge fan of The Singer Esteem from Target. It is $129 and $99 on sale. I love it and would not trade in for any other model!!!!

[CheleLynn2]

GUESS WHAT.......:) :)

:cool1: :banana: My skirt is all sewn together:cool1: :banana:

I have to put in the elastic waist, but it actually looks like a skirt and like the picture on the front of pattern. I am in shock.:scared1: :scared1:

Of course it is going to take me 12 yrs to cut off all the little threads that are hanging around, but who cares I did it!!

There are a few things I didn't do that I probably should have, I didn't iron my seams down:rolleyes: , I cheated with the hem and only folded it up once and sewed it :rolleyes:, but I am beyond thrilled that it looks like a skirt. I shouldn't say this cause it is not complete because of the waistband, but I didn't even need a seam ripper. :cool1:

This thread rocks!! :cheer2: You guys rock!! :grouphug: I would never ever have attempted this, but sitting up nite after nite reading thru this thread I knew I could I just had to try. So thanks guys!! Okay.....I better get back to cutting off all the extra thread I have on it, we leave on October 5th. :lmao:

[HeatherSue]

yep it's a scrapbook sticker. First I tried to use the Heat N Bond Lite on it but because of the sticker stuff on it it didn't work. So I just used the E6000 glue on and it seems to have stuck.

I would soooooo love an outfit like that, but that little minnie sticker would get lost on what I read you guys call "pooh" size body. :lmao: But it is for my DD8. She liked it when it was all laid out, let's see when she gets home from school to try it on.

And how did you get my pic to be so small?? I really have no idea how to make it smaller so I can post another pic, I hate to take up so much room.

Well back to my skirt........I have to gather up the last layer and get it sewed on the rest of the skirt. I will be back later with an update.

I just wanted to add that if you're going to post a picture of something for the first time, we want to see a nice big picture of it! Don't worry about taking up room on the board! I usually just resize things when I multi-quote, so it's not as obnoxiously long as my multi-quotes usually are.

[Caitsmama]

Wow! Quite a few newbies today! WELCOME!!! The first outfit I did was no sew. It was this one. I used Aleene's ok to wash it.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1200.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1201.jpg

.

OMG, that is SOOO cute!! :thumbsup2 Where did you get that fabric?? And it's all "no sew" huh?! Very nice!!

[HeatherSue]

GUESS WHAT.......:) :)

:cool1: :banana: My skirt is all sewn together:cool1: :banana:

I have to put in the elastic waist, but it actually looks like a skirt and like the picture on the front of pattern. I am in shock.:scared1: :scared1:

Of course it is going to take me 12 yrs to cut off all the little threads that are hanging around, but who cares I did it!!

There are a few things I didn't do that I probably should have, I didn't iron my seams down:rolleyes: , I cheated with the hem and only folded it up once and sewed it :rolleyes:, but I am beyond thrilled that it looks like a skirt. I shouldn't say this cause it is not complete because of the waistband, but I didn't even need a seam ripper. :cool1:

This thread rocks!! :cheer2: You guys rock!! :grouphug: I would never ever have attempted this, but sitting up nite after nite reading thru this thread I knew I could I just had to try. So thanks guys!! Okay.....I better get back to cutting off all the extra thread I have on it, we leave on October 5th. :lmao:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :dance3: WOO-HOO!!! You did it!! And with no seam ripper?? You rock! :rockband: (Look Deann, I used "your" rock band smiley) Now we need pictures!

Someone once posted a very helpful tip about the threads (I think it was LisaZoe). Keep a little pair of scissors by the machine and cut them off as you go and it's not so bad.

[CheleLynn2]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes005.jpg[/IMG] http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes006.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes007.jpg

:goodvibes Well here is my skirt, I am not sure when I will be able to do the elastic, my daughter has a soccer game tonite and I have to work 10-7 tomorrow, maybe sunday I can finish it and get a pic of my daughter in it. I just hope it fits her now that it worked out for me.

Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

[CheleLynn2]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :dance3: WOO-HOO!!! You did it!! And with no seam ripper?? You rock! :rockband: (Look Deann, I used "your" rock band smiley) Now we need pictures!

Someone once posted a very helpful tip about the threads (I think it was LisaZoe). Keep a little pair of scissors by the machine and cut them off as you go and it's not so bad.

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: I was afriad to cut anything off till I was done in case I needed them :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[Caitsmama]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes005.jpg[/IMG] http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes006.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes007.jpg

:goodvibes Well here is my skirt, I am not sure when I will be able to do the elastic, my daughter has a soccer game tonite and I have to work 10-7 tomorrow, maybe sunday I can finish it and get a pic of my daughter in it. I just hope it fits her now that it worked out for me.

Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

Ok, this is your first time sewing???!!! :thumbsup2 :woohoo: Wow... i am amazed!!! Did you get a "for dummies book" or did you just buy a for dummies pattern and try to figure it out... ? GREAT JOB!!

[Tink561]

Hi!! Thanks your daughter and her outfits are gorgeous. I looked her up on ebay and she only has 2 outfits listed neither Disney. And they are $230 each. Are all of her outfits so expensive??

Thanks,
Melanie

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

You can email her for information. She's done lots of Disney stuff. Right now she's doing Christmas, etc. Most of her outfits are pricey.

[CheleLynn2]

Ok, this is your first time sewing???!!! :thumbsup2 :woohoo: Wow... i am amazed!!! Did you get a "for dummies book" or did you just buy a for dummies pattern and try to figure it out... ? GREAT JOB!!

I just bought a for dummies pattern, and with the stuff I learned on here and deep breathing I did it. My mom has always sewed, I have a basic (very basic) understanding of it all, so alot is over my head. But there was a TON of great info on here and I just took it step by step and took breaks (so I could of course keep up with this thread LOL) and it worked out.

Now wether it will fit my daughter or not that is another story. :lmao:

[Disney 4 Me]

I received an email today to enter a contest to win a trip to WDW. It's a Halloween costume contest. I figured one you could win this. Here's the link if interested:

http://family.go.com/Halloween-Costume-Contest/?CMP=NLC-S768F6068345

I've never posted a link before. I hope it works! Good luck. Let us know if you entered. It would be great if one of us DisBoutiquers won.

[Camping Griswalds]

Where do you guys get the "For Dummies" patterns?

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Disney Halloween Overalls.

I finally got a willing model.. well okay I had to bribe her with candy. DS has gone to bed. He was so tired!

Here is DD in her overalls
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5185.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5183.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5186.jpg

DS's Overalls
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5176.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5175.jpg

Back
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5177.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5174.jpg

[jham]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes005.jpg[/IMG] http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes006.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes007.jpg

:goodvibes Well here is my skirt, I am not sure when I will be able to do the elastic, my daughter has a soccer game tonite and I have to work 10-7 tomorrow, maybe sunday I can finish it and get a pic of my daughter in it. I just hope it fits her now that it worked out for me.

Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

It looks great! And it's bound to fit. This style of skirt is pretty flexible, especially with an elastic waist! I've had to take my elastic out, resize it and try it on again before. Just don't close your casing until she has tried it on and you know the elastic is a good fit. For my Mickey head applique shape I have a Mickey head paper punch in my scrapbooking stuff. It is about 1 1/2" or so big, so I punched out a black Mickey head then enlarged it (a lot) on my printer/scanner and printed it out.

[jham]

We are going Jan. 14-21. Im considering buying a sewing machine. But I wouldnt know where to start. Ive never touched one. On another note I went to Hobby Lobby today. I bought a clearanced 3/4 of a yard princess fabric I paid a dollar for it. I dont know what to do?? But I know I LOVE ALL the outfits you all have I have been through all the pages.

Thanks,
Melanie

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

107 More Days Till Disney!!!

Hey, our trips overlap 4 days! Now you need to make something so I can spot you in a crowd :lmao: I bought my sewing machine several years ago. It was just an inexpensive Singer from Wal-mart and it works great. I definitely try to find fabric at Wallys first because it is usually cheaper, but you can find some good sales and coupons. Sometimes I will stare at a shelf forever and see one or two Disney prints, then walk back ten minutes later and see a couple more I missed. Okay, not sometimes, pretty much every time. I found some light blue fabric with teeny white polka dots for $1 at Wally's the other day. It definitely says Cinderella to me.

[jham]

Disney Halloween Overalls.

I finally got a willing model.. well okay I had to bribe her with candy. DS has gone to bed. He was so tired!

Here is DD in her overalls
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5185.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5183.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5186.jpg

DS's Overalls
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5176.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5175.jpg

Back
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5177.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5174.jpg

Very cute! And I love the dog in the photo! It makes me want a dog. My DD loves dogs so much but ours died a year ago.

[PiperPizzaz]

Too funny!! You sound so much like me.. When I taught myself to knit, I sat on the couch saying "hey look, I'm knitting" or "in case you haven't noticed, I'm knitting" My DH and MIL were in stitches over it.

Any other knitters out there? I taught myself to knit last Oct. and I started a local knitting group in Jan. I love it! Anyone here on Ravelry? It is a new knitting community site and very very cool!
<-----------see my knit socks. 8)

[dopeysgirl]

YAY GOD! (that is what I always say when something amazing happens...)What an amazing story! Praise God that she is fine now. I can't imagine the horrors you went through.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us---it really touches me.
Many blessings to your family.



how funny! we always do the "yah Jesus" dance at our house when something good happens! susan, what an awesome story!

[2cutekidz]

So am I correct that with the shirt all you did was cut out the material and ribbon and glue it to the shirt??? I wanted to applique a black mickey with a bow pinned on (minnie:cutie: ) to go with the skirt I am doing today, but I really don't want to mess it up, maybe I could just do that???

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1230.jpg

Back pocket
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1207.jpg

Yep, this is just glued on. I haven't washed this set yet, but I did wash another top with ribbon glued on and that one held up ok in the wash. The fabric is at Joann's. It is expensive I think $9 a yard. For this outfit you wouldn't need much - not even half a yard.

[jennwdw]

I received an email today to enter a contest to win a trip to WDW. It's a Halloween costume contest. I figured one you could win this. Here's the link if interested:

http://family.go.com/Halloween-Costume-Contest/?CMP=NLC-S768F6068345

I've never posted a link before. I hope it works! Good luck. Let us know if you entered. It would be great if one of us DisBoutiquers won.

Aimee G....I hope you plan to check this out....Your costumes are fabulous and would probably do well!!!

[bsusanmb]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/IMG_0703.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/IMG_0705.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/IMG_0706.jpg

So sweet, Snow White is beautiful and Makayla just went running to her and Dopey..what a great vacation...and what wonderful memories...unfortunately I never finished her Snow White or Belle dresses, so she wore this one. Next year...

Now to start on Nicholas's outfits...a 3 year old boy...hummm...Handy Manny here I come...

:love: Susan

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I finished my bag!
I think these photos turned out better than the ones of my DD. I should have taken her picture in the kitchen. I'll post a better picture of both kids in their overalls outside.

Here is the bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5187.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5188.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5189.jpg

I love making bags. I used Butterick 4823. It is a great pattern I will use it again to make a Christmas themed bag.

[tadamom]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes005.jpg[/IMG] http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes006.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes007.jpg

:goodvibes Well here is my skirt, I am not sure when I will be able to do the elastic, my daughter has a soccer game tonite and I have to work 10-7 tomorrow, maybe sunday I can finish it and get a pic of my daughter in it. I just hope it fits her now that it worked out for me.

Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

This is adorable!! I'm not a professional seamstress but I can sew and I am scared to attempt one of these! GREAT JOB!

[tadamom]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/disneyclothes004.jpg[/IMG]
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/disneyclothes003.jpg[/IMG]

Sorry the pics are so big, I will have to work on that, but here is the outfit I made no sew this morning. The capris I got at Target (my favorite) for $8.99 and they already said cutie and had the heart on them. Also sorry the second pic is so blurry, my red and white ribbon where the white dots are turned kinda light pink, I think because it is on a red shirt?? :confused3

:lmao: :lmao: Otherwise I really like it, like I said before, let's just hope everything stays on. :lmao: :lmao:

Great job on the shirt!! It's super cute!

[Dreamer & Wisher]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes005.jpg[/IMG] http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes006.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/CheleLynn2/th_disneyclothes007.jpg

:goodvibes Well here is my skirt, I am not sure when I will be able to do the elastic, my daughter has a soccer game tonite and I have to work 10-7 tomorrow, maybe sunday I can finish it and get a pic of my daughter in it. I just hope it fits her now that it worked out for me.

Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

It looks adorable! If you have three shirts why not try to applique? For me it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. As long as you can get your machine to do what you want it to do which is a satin stitch (zig zag stitches close together) Some of the ladies have used Ultra Bond to iron on the Mickey head to the shirt and then used fabric paint around the edges.

Michele, You can do it! Just go slow and know that you will make some mistakes but, it will turn out ok. Everytime you make something you will get better and better and it will get easier. (trust me I am in the middle of that process lol)


Here are my overalls, (I know not Disney but oh well) I finally found my card reader:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-3.jpg

I used quilters fat quarters from JoAnn's and I bought that Sulky thread (not cotton) it was really nice, very shiny. Denim is so easy to sew on I was suprised. I didn't put anything on the back yet, I might add a leaf I don't know.
Oh I wanted to add I did the bib part with the button holes. Something we had talked about on here about 500 pages ago at least. It was a little fiddley but, not too bad. I think I would do it again. It is worth it to me to have the whole bib covered.

Very cute! I will have to try the Sulky Thread. It looks really professional.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/IMG_0706.jpg

So sweet, Snow White is beautiful and Makayla just went running to her and Dopey..what a great vacation...and what wonderful memories...unfortunately I never finished her Snow White or Belle dresses, so she wore this one. Next year...

Now to start on Nicholas's outfits...a 3 year old boy...hummm...Handy Manny here I come...

:love: Susan
Wow! That is an Adorable photo of Makayla and Snow White. I am jealous you got to see Dopey too. Five trips to WDW in 2 years and we have yet to see any of the Seven Dwarfes (how do you spell:confused3 Dwarves?).

[tadamom]

Michele, You can do it! Just go slow and know that you will make some mistakes but, it will turn out ok. Everytime you make something you will get better and better and it will get easier. (trust me I am in the middle of that process lol)


Here are my overalls, (I know not Disney but oh well) I finally found my card reader:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/moneycll/overalls-3.jpg

I used quilters fat quarters from JoAnn's and I bought that Sulky thread (not cotton) it was really nice, very shiny. Denim is so easy to sew on I was suprised. I didn't put anything on the back yet, I might add a leaf I don't know.
Oh I wanted to add I did the bib part with the button holes. Something we had talked about on here about 500 pages ago at least. It was a little fiddley but, not too bad. I think I would do it again. It is worth it to me to have the whole bib covered.

These are GREAT!! I sooo need to get my Halloween fabric out soon!

[tadamom]

I finished my bag!
I think these photos turned out better than the ones of my DD. I should have taken her picture in the kitchen. I'll post a better picture of both kids in their overalls outside.

Here is the bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5187.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5188.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5189.jpg

I love making bags. I used Butterick 4823. It is a great pattern I will use it again to make a Christmas themed bag.

I loooove this bag! GREAT JOB!

[tadamom]

Disney Halloween Overalls.

I finally got a willing model.. well okay I had to bribe her with candy. DS has gone to bed. He was so tired!

Here is DD in her overalls
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http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5186.jpg

DS's Overalls
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5176.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5175.jpg

Back
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http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5174.jpg

Awesome job!!!

[tadamom]

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So sweet, Snow White is beautiful and Makayla just went running to her and Dopey..what a great vacation...and what wonderful memories...unfortunately I never finished her Snow White or Belle dresses, so she wore this one. Next year...

Now to start on Nicholas's outfits...a 3 year old boy...hummm...Handy Manny here I come...

:love: Susan

She is absolutely adorable!!!!! You can tell that she is just having the time of her life!!!! Great pics and thank you for sharing your vacation with us (while you are on it). I miss Disney so much and I have felt like I was there with you!!!

[CheleLynn2]

Where do you guys get the "For Dummies" patterns?

I bought mine at Walmart, I'm sure they have them at Joanne's and other fabric stores.
It looks great! And it's bound to fit. This style of skirt is pretty flexible, especially with an elastic waist! I've had to take my elastic out, resize it and try it on again before. Just don't close your casing until she has tried it on and you know the elastic is a good fit. For my Mickey head applique shape I have a Mickey head paper punch in my scrapbooking stuff. It is about 1 1/2" or so big, so I punched out a black Mickey head then enlarged it (a lot) on my printer/scanner and printed it out.

I did put the elastic in and then measured it on her when she got home. The length hit her right where I wanted it to. She was so excited to see it when she got home. I have a Mickey head cut out in the size I want, now I just have to do it.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1230.jpg

Back pocket
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/mickey%20minnie%20and%20dots/mickey%20swirl/IMG_1207.jpg

Yep, this is just glued on. I haven't washed this set yet, but I did wash another top with ribbon glued on and that one held up ok in the wash. The fabric is at Joann's. It is expensive I think $9 a yard. For this outfit you wouldn't need much - not even half a yard.

It looks so nice, I LOVE IT! I am going to try one this weekend, I just hope I can keep a steady hand to cut it out evenly.

I finished my bag!
I think these photos turned out better than the ones of my DD. I should have taken her picture in the kitchen. I'll post a better picture of both kids in their overalls outside.

Here is the bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5187.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5188.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5189.jpg

I love making bags. I used Butterick 4823. It is a great pattern I will use it again to make a Christmas themed bag.

This bag is sooooo great. I really liked the overalls you did too!!

[bsusanmb]

That is beautiful!

When did this all happen? Did you just recently get your dd back in your life?

yes, we did. I truly have faith that DD will be ok. DH takes one day at a time.
Unfotunately DD and her DH and DS live in North Phila in a terrible place. Your worst imagination can't even touch how horrible the place is. BUT, DD is happy, is clean, and she is such a loving mother. No sooner did we get DD home and clean that she left to go to North Phila to stay with the man who took her off the streets and convinced her to come home. He would not have been our choice for DD, but we have come to accept this. I believe Psalm 139 All your days were written in my book before you were one day old.
DD calls me several times a day and she is truly happy. DH and I have provided everything the baby could need, except a home. DD's DH is a convicted felon and he works for the city of phila..and he would never be able to get a job anywhere else for quite a long time, if ever...so it is DD's live and I am here to support her and love her...I truly am at peace with all of it...DD's husband is black and of course our grandbaby is mixed race...he is adorable and we just love him...

One of the consequences of having a child who is an addict is how it affects the rest of the family. My oldest DD and SIL were unable to conceive and eventually adopted a baby from a Russian orphanage. And then her baby sister is able to conceive...it was a tense situation until the adoption came through...and our middle DD resents the pain that her sister put us through..she was with us through all of this and she has a lot of anger towards her sister. All I can do is pray about it...and I try very hard to help the DD's understand that the babies are not to blame for any of this, and they need to know one another...and they do...so, that is my story...and I suppose I just had to tell it because I know now that none of us is safe from the horror of addiction and that I nearly lost my DD forever. There are so many twists and turns to this story and God truly intervened when He knew I couldn't take another day...including when we finally brought DD home, with only one outfit and no shoes...at 95 pounds and suffering from the effects of the drugs...no one would fund her rehab because of the bench warrants from Phila for prostitution...but I prayed and God opened a door...a friend called a friend and his county paid for her rehab because she was homeless...praise God. The entire story is so long that I should probably write a book ..it would probably help nonbelievers to believe...

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. My extended family is really embarrassed and ashamed of all of this, but I truly owe all the glory to God and the power of prayer and a mother who refused to give up...

Susan

[2cutekidz]

Two more no sew projects I did...I glued the ribbon on the capri's. The tee is appliqued (Bought on ebay).

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/animal%20%20kingdom%20outfits/IMG_1218.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/animal%20%20kingdom%20outfits/IMG_1219.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/animal%20%20kingdom%20outfits/IMG_1221.jpg

I got these appliques off ebay and glued them on too!!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/pirate/IMG_1402.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/pirate/IMG_1400.jpg

Just some ideas.

[100AcrePrincess]

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:cheer2: You did a great job!

Any other knitters out there? I taught myself to knit last Oct. and I started a local knitting group in Jan. I love it! Anyone here on Ravelry? It is a new knitting community site and very very cool!
<-----------see my knit socks. 8)

I don't knit, but I crochet. I haven't in a while actually...this thread makes me want to sew...a LOT. :goodvibes

Disney Halloween Overalls.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5186.jpg


Very cute overalls.

I haven't worked up the nerve to try applique on denim yet. My machine doesn't like thick fabrics very much.

[100AcrePrincess]

Ok. You HAVE to go to http://www.fabricfairy.com! They have some of the cutest fabric I've ever seen & Disney prints I've never seen anywhere.

[teresajoy]

Oh how nice!!! My youngest would die, if you told him he was cute, girls and cuteness are still "Yucko". Now oldest....
Well, when he starts noticing girls, you just keep my Arminda in mind. ;)

Yes, my Grandma was pretty horrible to my mother (but not her 4 siblings). Now my grandma lives with my mom so my mom can take care of her. How twisted is that?
That's putting it mildly I think. I once asked my Mom how she could be such a wonderful Mom with the role model she had. She told me, "I just always asked myself what my Mom would do, and I did the opposite." Well, let's just say, my Mom is a FANTASTIC Mom, and it that's the opposite of what her Mom was, well, it must have been horrible.


Sorry to get so sappy :sad1: I just sent the letter and pictures today. I logged on here and saw this post so I thought I would respond.

Wow, :hug: I always think about the story you told of your daughter's first trip to Disney. It always brings tears to my eyes!
OK, so if one more non- sewer says they have a really great sewing machine lying around when I have to go to my MIL's to sew I'm gonna join Heather's puking!!!:sick:
...t.

I am SO with you Tiffani! (That's T-beri Heather ;) )

We are going Jan. 14-21. Im considering buying a sewing machine. But I wouldnt know where to start. Ive never touched one. On another note I went to Hobby Lobby today. I bought a clearanced 3/4 of a yard princess fabric I paid a dollar for it. I dont know what to do?? But I know I LOVE ALL the outfits you all have I have been through all the pages.
!!!

Melanie, what princess fabric did you get?




Thanks Teresa for the help with the smocket! I did one yesterday that fits my four year old son very well (because his two year old sister was sleeping!) But it will be great for Laila for an actual paint/playdoh smock. I want to do a smaller one as a shirt for her.

Yeah!! I'm glad you could get it to work! I can't wait to see some pictures.
Hi!! Thanks your daughter and her outfits are gorgeous. I looked her up on ebay and she only has 2 outfits listed neither Disney. And they are $230 each. Are all of her outfits so expensive??

Thanks,
Melanie

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

Yeah, they are all that expensive!But, they are gorgeous! (I don't have any, but I like to look at them!)



MYTWOTINKS!!!! How the are ya!! What have you been up to??

Just what I was thinking, except that he** part!

Oldest is 15 but in 9th grade (we held him back due to July b day) Those "older women" better stay away from my babY!!!

Yes i am serious about the taffy! I just need to go get it!

Our sons are the same age, I didn't realize that. Corey is 15 too. Your younger son looks about Arminda's age, is he about 9?

Ahem, my Mom had to eat her pet rabbit too. ;) And, my Dad's Dad (just can't bring myself to call HIM grandpa)cooked his pet goat and fed it to him. It is one of the sadest stories my Dad tells. I'll spare you the details though. Our parents had some awful horrible childhoods. It's truly amazing they turned into such great parents.



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:goodvibes Well here is my skirt, I am not sure when I will be able to do the elastic, my daughter has a soccer game tonite and I have to work 10-7 tomorrow, maybe sunday I can finish it and get a pic of my daughter in it. I just hope it fits her now that it worked out for me.

Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

Great job!!! This is really cute!! It looks so good!!! You should truly be proud!!! We are!!!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/th_IMG_0703.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/th_IMG_0705.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/th_IMG_0706.jpg

So sweet, Snow White is beautiful and Makayla just went running to her and Dopey..what a great vacation...and what wonderful memories...unfortunately I never finished her Snow White or Belle dresses, so she wore this one. Next year...

Now to start on Nicholas's outfits...a 3 year old boy...hummm...Handy Manny here I come...

:love: Susan

Arminda has that Snow White dress. I really love it! Makalya looks so adorable in these pictures. I love seeing them!!! Thanks for sharing!


Wow! That is an Adorable photo of Makayla and Snow White. I am jealous you got to see Dopey too. Five trips to WDW in 2 years and we have yet to see any of the Seven Dwarfes (how do you spell:confused3 Dwarves?).

When we were at Epcot in May, Lydia was so excited becasue Dopey was out with Snow White. So, we got in line, but JUST as we got the the front, Dopey had to go in!!! Lydia was so disapointed. I felt really bad for her. I explained to her how Dopey had to go in because it was so hot, but that really didn't help calm her that much!

[teresajoy]

Ok. You HAVE to go to http://www.fabricfairy.com! They have some of the cutest fabric I've ever seen & Disney prints I've never seen anywhere.


I'm not seeing any fabric on this site. How am I missing it??

Did you mean: http://thefabricfairy.com/ ? (I did a search and this site came up)

[tnmom25]

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Now I have to decide if I should just glue on the minnie head on a white tshirt or try to applique?? I don't think I will push my luck and maybe just glue it down and pin on a cute little bow?? Good thing I picked up three tshirts in case I make a mistake. If I can get hers down, I would love to make one for my mom who is going with us, and maybe one for me??

:yay: :yay: :yay: Way to go!! I say applique!!!! It took me forever to work up the courage, but now I love it! Just make sure you use Heat'n'Bond Lite and NOT Ultra if you are going to applique!

Disney Halloween Overalls.

Not sure what happened here, but I wanted to say cute overalls!


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I just can't look at pics of her without tearing up! She's adorable and your story makes her even more so! So, which daughter is her mother?

[aimeeg]

Aimee G....I hope you plan to check this out....Your costumes are fabulous and would probably do well!!!


Thanks, I missed this I will check it out! Aimee

[bsusanmb]

I just can't look at pics of her without tearing up! She's adorable and your story makes her even more so! So, which daughter is her mother?

Her mother is our middle daughter who lives nearby and was with us through all the heartache...I can remember her telling us years ago that her sister was using drugs...and we just couldn't or wouldn't believe it...our youngest DD was so sweet and such a cutie, a cheerleader and so loving...but that loving child turned into a monster after using drugs...and now back to the same person she once was...

What is funny is that Makayla's mother was such a shy child..and Makayla is definitely NOT...she is just too funny and gets so excited about everything...and belts out a song when she hears music...

Well, we just put her in the car for the airport...she came running over to our room and said, "I am going to Disney World to see Beauty and the Beast!"...humm hope she falls asleep on the plane for them!

How I adore that little girl..:love:
Susan

[bsusanmb]

Just wanted to say that all of the customs I have seen on this message board during my trip are just fabulous! What imaginative people you are!

Yesterday we ate at Storybook for lunch and Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Aurora and Jasmine were there...Jasmine told us to ask the person in the yellow and white shirt where we could find the other princesses...Snow White and Dopey were "hanging around Germany"...of course my DH who isn't too quick on the uptake says...is she in the Biergarten? ...that brought a big grin to the CM's face...well, no not in the Beer Garden!...and Mulan was in China... I forget who else we missed...but Makayla was happy to see Dopey and Snow White...at 2 almost 3, when it was her turn...she just ran to whomever and gave them a huge hug...she is so tiny for her age...so she didn't mow anyone down!

Well, one more day for DH and I and then home....

Saw a few cute customs in the parks but not many....:love: Susan

[Caitsmama]

Dreamer & Wisher, LOVE those overalls!!! Great job!

[Caitsmama]

Not fabric, but i was looking thru the dis photobucket album, which is very cool.. and noticed the necklaces with the bottlecaps..
Question is, how do you get the hole for the jumpring thru the bottlecap? What tool did you use to punch the hole? I have a Crop-a-Dile.. wonder if that works..

[cheerbop]

yes, we did. I truly have faith that DD will be ok. DH takes one day at a time.
Unfotunately DD and her DH and DS live in North Phila in a terrible place. Your worst imagination can't even touch how horrible the place is. BUT, DD is happy, is clean, and she is such a loving mother. No sooner did we get DD home and clean that she left to go to North Phila to stay with the man who took her off the streets and convinced her to come home. He would not have been our choice for DD, but we have come to accept this. I believe Psalm 139 All your days were written in my book before you were one day old.
DD calls me several times a day and she is truly happy. DH and I have provided everything the baby could need, except a home. DD's DH is a convicted felon and he works for the city of phila..and he would never be able to get a job anywhere else for quite a long time, if ever...so it is DD's live and I am here to support her and love her...I truly am at peace with all of it...DD's husband is black and of course our grandbaby is mixed race...he is adorable and we just love him...

One of the consequences of having a child who is an addict is how it affects the rest of the family. My oldest DD and SIL were unable to conceive and eventually adopted a baby from a Russian orphanage. And then her baby sister is able to conceive...it was a tense situation until the adoption came through...and our middle DD resents the pain that her sister put us through..she was with us through all of this and she has a lot of anger towards her sister. All I can do is pray about it...and I try very hard to help the DD's understand that the babies are not to blame for any of this, and they need to know one another...and they do...so, that is my story...and I suppose I just had to tell it because I know now that none of us is safe from the horror of addiction and that I nearly lost my DD forever. There are so many twists and turns to this story and God truly intervened when He knew I couldn't take another day...including when we finally brought DD home, with only one outfit and no shoes...at 95 pounds and suffering from the effects of the drugs...no one would fund her rehab because of the bench warrants from Phila for prostitution...but I prayed and God opened a door...a friend called a friend and his county paid for her rehab because she was homeless...praise God. The entire story is so long that I should probably write a book ..it would probably help nonbelievers to believe...

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. My extended family is really embarrassed and ashamed of all of this, but I truly owe all the glory to God and the power of prayer and a mother who refused to give up...

Susan


I think your family is an AWESOME testimony to the Power of God. I think a book would be a wonderful thing for so many people.

I have always believed that God will never give us anything that we can not handle. I sometimes have a hard time believing it myself, but He is the One who gives us our strength when we can't do it anymore.

Your story has touched me deeply. Thanks againfor sharing:)

[revrob]

Two more no sew projects I did...I glued the ribbon on the capri's. The tee is appliqued (Bought on ebay).

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/animal%20%20kingdom%20outfits/IMG_1218.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/animal%20%20kingdom%20outfits/IMG_1219.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/animal%20%20kingdom%20outfits/IMG_1221.jpg

I got these appliques off ebay and glued them on too!!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/pirate/IMG_1402.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb256/disboutique/pirate/IMG_1400.jpg

Just some ideas.

Those are GLUED ON? Wow! That's cool! I never realized you could buy appliques like that. Do you think that the intention was that they be wonder-undered on? or hand stitched down? or what?

[teresajoy]

Not fabric, but i was looking thru the dis photobucket album, which is very cool.. and noticed the necklaces with the bottlecaps..
Question is, how do you get the hole for the jumpring thru the bottlecap? What tool did you use to punch the hole? I have a Crop-a-Dile.. wonder if that works..

I believe most people use a Dremel type tool with the very smallest bit to do that.

[100AcrePrincess]

I'm not seeing any fabric on this site. How am I missing it??

Did you mean: http://thefabricfairy.com/ ? (I did a search and this site came up)

That's the one I meant. Don't know why I didn't just copy & paste it. Lets just say it was past my bedtime. :rolleyes1

[Camping Griswalds]

HLAuburn


I can't find you. If you see this, will you PM me?? Thanks!

[tadamom]

Here is the tutu that I made for my DD. It's from the tulle that I bought at Hobby Lobby, it cost me about $10 to make.

You can really see the knotting in this pic but it's kind of fuzzy.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/tutu.jpg

Better pic but you can't see the waistband.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/tutu2.jpg

The tutu is a 2-tone lavender and she was absolutely tickled with it. One thing I learned is that tutu's and carseats don't jive well together. We have a Britax and the strips of tulle got caught in the velcro pieces. It was a small disaster b/c I didn't know it and when I got her out it pulled to one side and stretched the elastic.

One question for all those that have made these. The elastic seems to keep getting stretched out, does yours? I'm going to loosen the knots and move the pieces around a little bit to keep it looking good.

[CheleLynn2]

Here is the tutu that I made for my DD. It's from the tulle that I bought at Hobby Lobby, it cost me about $10 to make.

You can really see the knotting in this pic but it's kind of fuzzy.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/th_tutu.jpg

Better pic but you can't see the waistband.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/th_tutu2.jpg

The tutu is a 2-tone lavender and she was absolutely tickled with it. One thing I learned is that tutu's and carseats don't jive well together. We have a Britax and the strips of tulle got caught in the velcro pieces. It was a small disaster b/c I didn't know it and when I got her out it pulled to one side and stretched the elastic.

One question for all those that have made these. The elastic seems to keep getting stretched out, does yours? I'm going to loosen the knots and move the pieces around a little bit to keep it looking good.


That is so cute and look at her face. I think that is the best. I was worried about my little creation, even though she liked it when I showed her the pattern, wasn't convinced she would like it when it was all done. But she LOVED it!

[eeyore3847]

Hello everyone! Geesh it has been at least a week since I have been here!
You all are making some super fab outfits that are TDF!
Love the pics from everyone's trips!
I finally finished a few outfits this week. and then I have a cute pirate one in the works, that I hope to finish soon!
Keep up the great sewing everyone!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3009.jpg
for the pumpkin patch!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_2999.jpg
trick or treat!!!

Lori

[champagne27]

Hi!!

Does anyone have any creative ideas for something to make that would be good for Hanna Montana concert? I can copy some ideas but don't have an ounce of creativity!

Thanks for any help!

[HeatherSue]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5186.jpg
Cute outfit, beautiful girl, cute dog!!

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: I was afriad to cut anything off till I was done in case I needed them :lmao:
:rotfl: You're funny!

Very cute! And I love the dog in the photo! It makes me want a dog. My DD loves dogs so much but ours died a year ago.
:hug: We lost our 16 year old schnauzer/cocker mix (I liked to call her a schnocker) in January and I still miss her terribly. You do need to get another dog! They can't take your old dog's place, but everyone needs a dog (except my sister ;) ).


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Thanks for posting these wonderful pictures throughout your trip! It really makes me long to be there!! Tessa was the same age as Makayla (sp?) the last time we went. Now she's 4 1/2. I REALLY want to go back NOW!!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/th_tutu2.jpg

The tutu is a 2-tone lavender and she was absolutely tickled with it. One thing I learned is that tutu's and carseats don't jive well together. We have a Britax and the strips of tulle got caught in the velcro pieces. It was a small disaster b/c I didn't know it and when I got her out it pulled to one side and stretched the elastic..
I love the tutu and your DD's gorgeous smile! We had the same issues with the Britax. Tessa takes her tutu off to get in the car seat and then puts it back on when we get where we're going.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3009.jpghttp://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_2999.jpg
Cute and cute!!


That's putting it mildly I think. I once asked my Mom how she could be such a wonderful Mom with the role model she had. She told me, "I just always asked myself what my Mom would do, and I did the opposite." Well, let's just say, my Mom is a FANTASTIC Mom, and it that's the opposite of what her Mom was, well, it must have been horrible.

Ahem, my Mom had to eat her pet rabbit too. ;) And, my Dad's Dad (just can't bring myself to call HIM grandpa)cooked his pet goat and fed it to him. It is one of the sadest stories my Dad tells. I'll spare you the details though. Our parents had some awful horrible childhoods. It's truly amazing they turned into such great parents.

It is truly amazing how wonderful our parents turned out, with the childhoods they had. My dad was put into an orphanage for military families when he was a little boy, where they treated him cruelly. His parents eventually took him back in, but he didn't have it much better at home. I think Mom and Dad both did the exact opposite of what their parents would have done. I'm so proud of them both. If I can be 1/2 the mom that our mom is, I'll be satisfied. :sad1: Yes, I'm crying.
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On a lighter note, I actually finished something today! I made Tessa a cute shirt. I'm going to wait until she's home to post a picture and I'd also like to decoupage some jeans to go with it. Is there a tutorial with pictures and such somewhere? I can't find any pictures in the bookmarks.
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[PiperPizzaz]

Here is the bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_IMG_5187.jpg
sed Butterick 4823. It is a great pattern I will use it again to make a Christmas themed bag.

Faaaaabulous!

[princesssfws]

I finished my bag!
I think these photos turned out better than the ones of my DD. I should have taken her picture in the kitchen. I'll post a better picture of both kids in their overalls outside.

Here is the bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5187.jpg

[

I love making bags. I used Butterick 4823. It is a great pattern I will use it again to make a Christmas themed bag.

LOVE the bag. I especially like the ruffle at the top and the snap closure. Great Job.

Not fabric, but i was looking thru the dis photobucket album, which is very cool.. and noticed the necklaces with the bottlecaps..
Question is, how do you get the hole for the jumpring thru the bottlecap? What tool did you use to punch the hole? I have a Crop-a-Dile.. wonder if that works..

I just used a regular drill with a small drill bit. Just make sure to have the bottlecap secured someway before drilling. I put the bottlecap between my sewing machine and the carrying handle. Probably not the smartest idea but it worked.

[stefplus3]

Hi!!

Does anyone have any creative ideas for something to make that would be good for Hanna Montana concert? I can copy some ideas but don't have an ounce of creativity!

Thanks for any help!

good question!! a friend of mine is taking her 7yr old daughter and I'd love to make her something to wear

[2cutekidz]

Those are GLUED ON? Wow! That's cool! I never realized you could buy appliques like that. Do you think that the intention was that they be wonder-undered on? or hand stitched down? or what?

In the listing I think the seller said to tack it down - glue was easier!

[2cutekidz]

Not Disney, but... DD had her Birthday pictures taken today. She did a great job. These pics. aren't high resolution, but you get the idea.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item16.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item1.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item5.jpg

She had a bunch taken, these are just a few.

[CastleCreations]

Hi Everyone! Sorry that I haven't been posting lately. Everyone's creations have been beautiful. I love all of the Disney photos. I have been really sick and today I finally went out of the house and did some sewing.
Here is a Christmas outfit that I made. Sorry for the inside photos, but it's been raining outside. The other picture is the Raggedy Ann, that I made a while back.
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1112/4366414/12451869/280793617.jpg
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1112/4366414/12451869/280793627.jpg

Happy Sewing everyone!! Hopefull I will have more to post tomorrow! I finally put in my first zipper....

[CastleCreations]

I can't believe it!!! I've finally been tagged!!!! And not just one, but 2!!!!! I'm so happy!!!!

[pixiedust_in_ak]

I can't believe it!!! I've finally been tagged!!!! And not just one, but 2!!!!! I'm so happy!!!!

Very cool! I'm jealous, but then again with some of the odd things I've said on this thread it may be a bad thing for the tag fairy to come around here. All the off topic statements here could get us in a lot of trouble!!

BTW - welcome back!

[Caitsmama]

Hi!!

Does anyone have any creative ideas for something to make that would be good for Hanna Montana concert? I can copy some ideas but don't have an ounce of creativity!

Thanks for any help!

Hi, i was thinking about this too!! I can't sew, so mine will have to be a no-sew idea... I was thinking of a rhinestone embellished top, mabye with some kind of design in the center.. and i know i am going to do a "G.N.O." on the back, since its me and my dd going.. :cool1:

[teresajoy]

Here is the tutu that I made for my DD. It's from the tulle that I bought at Hobby Lobby, it cost me about $10 to make.

You can really see the knotting in this pic but it's kind of fuzzy.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/th_tutu.jpg



The tutu is a 2-tone lavender and she was absolutely tickled with it. One thing I learned is that tutu's and carseats don't jive well together. We have a Britax and the strips of tulle got caught in the velcro pieces. It was a small disaster b/c I didn't know it and when I got her out it pulled to one side and stretched the elastic.

One question for all those that have made these. The elastic seems to keep getting stretched out, does yours? I'm going to loosen the knots and move the pieces around a little bit to keep it looking good.
OH, how adorable!!! She looks so cute in that!!!

:hug: We lost our 16 year old schnauzer/cocker mix (I liked to call her a schnocker) in January and I still miss her terribly. You do need to get another dog! They can't take your old dog's place, but everyone needs a dog (except my sister ;) ).

And our brother. I'm a cat person, which I learned the hard way, AFTER we got a dog. I don't really care for dogs.


It is truly amazing how wonderful our parents turned out, with the childhoods they had. My dad was put into an orphanage for military families when he was a little boy, where they treated him cruelly. His parents eventually took him back in, but he didn't have it much better at home. I think Mom and Dad both did the exact opposite of what their parents would have done. I'm so proud of them both. If I can be 1/2 the mom that our mom is, I'll be satisfied. :sad1: Yes, I'm crying.
They are truly amazing people!! You know I'm crying!


Not Disney, but... DD had her Birthday pictures taken today. She did a great job. These pics. aren't high resolution, but you get the idea.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item16.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item1.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item5.jpg

She had a bunch taken, these are just a few.

Pretty pretty girl!!!! Love pettiskirt!

I can't believe it!!! I've finally been tagged!!!! And not just one, but 2!!!!! I'm so happy!!!!


YEAH!!!!!! That is so cool!!!

[Chim Chiminy]

I finally finished DD's Halloween costume, she will be wearing it to MNSSHP.
She didn't want to take it off today, she absolutely loves it.
I don't have close up pics, but there are pin tucks on the bodice, sleeves near the wrist and along the bottom of the dress. I have never done pin tucks before, and it really wasn't that hard.
I did button closures even though the pattern called for a zipper. Didn't feel like putting a zipper in.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/brennebecky.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/brennebecky2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/brennebecky3.jpg
Forgot to say she is Becky Thatcher, which is why she is holding the book Tom Sawyer in the first pic.

[MoeFam]

Could someone PLEASE lift up the top layer of the tulle skirts so I can see what it looks like where the tulle, underskirt and top layer attach!!???PLEASE!!!!!

[Camping Griswalds]

I finished my bag!
I think these photos turned out better than the ones of my DD. I should have taken her picture in the kitchen. I'll post a better picture of both kids in their overalls outside.

Here is the bag
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5187.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5188.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/IMG_5189.jpg

I love making bags. I used Butterick 4823. It is a great pattern I will use it again to make a Christmas themed bag.


You could make a ton of these for Disney trips ! I'd love one myself!!

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hi Everyone! Sorry that I haven't been posting lately. Everyone's creations have been beautiful. I love all of the Disney photos. I have been really sick and today I finally went out of the house and did some sewing.
Here is a Christmas outfit that I made. Sorry for the inside photos, but it's been raining outside. The other picture is the Raggedy Ann, that I made a while back.
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1112/4366414/12451869/280793617.jpg

Happy Sewing everyone!! Hopefull I will have more to post tomorrow! I finally put in my first zipper....
Wow love the Christmas Outfit! Are those Gingerbread Men appliqued on?
Can you post a close up shot of them?
Sorry you were sick.

Not Disney, but... DD had her Birthday pictures taken today. She did a great job. These pics. aren't high resolution, but you get the idea.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item16.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item1.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/dep_show_line_item5.jpg

She had a bunch taken, these are just a few.

Awww those are adorable. Your DD is very photogenic.

Here is the tutu that I made for my DD. It's from the tulle that I bought at Hobby Lobby, it cost me about $10 to make.

You can really see the knotting in this pic but it's kind of fuzzy.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/tutu.jpg

Better pic but you can't see the waistband.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/tadamom/tutu2.jpg

The tutu is a 2-tone lavender and she was absolutely tickled with it. One thing I learned is that tutu's and carseats don't jive well together. We have a Britax and the strips of tulle got caught in the velcro pieces. It was a small disaster b/c I didn't know it and when I got her out it pulled to one side and stretched the elastic.

One question for all those that have made these. The elastic seems to keep getting stretched out, does yours? I'm going to loosen the knots and move the pieces around a little bit to keep it looking good.

Awww she is so sweet!

Hello everyone! Geesh it has been at least a week since I have been here!
You all are making some super fab outfits that are TDF!
Love the pics from everyone's trips!
I finally finished a few outfits this week. and then I have a cute pirate one in the works, that I hope to finish soon!
Keep up the great sewing everyone!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3009.jpg
for the pumpkin patch!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_2999.jpg
trick or treat!!!

Lori
These are so cute! Is that your yard in the background? It looks like a park. Very pretty.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I finally finished DD's Halloween costume, she will be wearing it to MNSSHP.
She didn't want to take it off today, she absolutely loves it.
I don't have close up pics, but there are pin tucks on the bodice, sleeves near the wrist and along the bottom of the dress. I have never done pin tucks before, and it really wasn't that hard.
I did button closures even though the pattern called for a zipper. Didn't feel like putting a zipper in.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/brennebecky.jpg

Forgot to say she is Becky Thatcher, which is why she is holding the book Tom Sawyer in the first pic.

Wow this is so pretty. I like the fact that you used buttons. Makes it a little more authentic. It is very cute and a great idea. Make sure you post a photo from the big party! I want to go to MNSSHP so bad. Or any of the parties they host. Maybe we will go to the Pirate and Princess in Feb or March if they have it again.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Cute outfit, beautiful girl, cute dog!!


:hug: We lost our 16 year old schnauzer/cocker mix (I liked to call her a schnocker) in January and I still miss her terribly. You do need to get another dog! They can't take your old dog's place, but everyone needs a dog (except my sister ;) ).



Thank you for the compliments. We just got that dog after we lost our kitty. She had Kidney failure. I miss her a lot, she would sit next to you on the couch and pat you with her paw when she wanted to be petted.
I had always wanted a Dachshund. She has quite a personality!
It's true you can't replace them but it is nice to have a little puppy to cuddle when you are feeling blue.
Here is a better photo of her, her name is Sophie.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/sophie.jpg

[tnmom25]

I can't believe it!!! I've finally been tagged!!!! And not just one, but 2!!!!! I'm so happy!!!!

I'm definitely jealous!!!

I finally finished DD's Halloween costume, she will be wearing it to MNSSHP.
She didn't want to take it off today, she absolutely loves it.
I don't have close up pics, but there are pin tucks on the bodice, sleeves near the wrist and along the bottom of the dress. I have never done pin tucks before, and it really wasn't that hard.
I did button closures even though the pattern called for a zipper. Didn't feel like putting a zipper in.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_brennebecky.jpg
Forgot to say she is Becky Thatcher, which is why she is holding the book Tom Sawyer in the first pic.

Very clever! Was that her idea? Cut girl and cute bedroom!

[kkhworth]

Hello everyone! Geesh it has been at least a week since I have been here!
You all are making some super fab outfits that are TDF!
Love the pics from everyone's trips!
I finally finished a few outfits this week. and then I have a cute pirate one in the works, that I hope to finish soon!
Keep up the great sewing everyone!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_3009.jpg
for the pumpkin patch!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/IMG_2999.jpg
trick or treat!!!

Lori

For those of you doing this fringe on the sleeves are you crocheting it or what? I *LOVE* the look of it, and tried to crochet it. BUT, it looked nothing like that :confused3
THANKS!

[Disney Pal]

I don't mean to sound dumb but what does actually tagged mean?

[CastleCreations]

there is a person, or persons who read what we write, and when we write something that catches their attention, they put it under our username in different colors. If you ask for a tag, I think it upsets them, because they will definately not give you one then...LOL. So play nice, and be witty, or silly, and one day they will get you when you least expect it...LOL

[Chim Chiminy]

I'm definitely jealous!!!



Very clever! Was that her idea? Cut girl and cute bedroom!

Becky Thatcher was her idea, so of course to keep with a theme for MNSSHP the whole lot of us (6 adults) are going as various characters from the book as well. Well, my dad is going as Mark Twain.

Thanks for the compliment!


Love the tote bags, are they hard to do? I think I have an untouched pattern somewhere in my stash that I bought years ago and never tackled.

[tadamom]

Hello everyone! Geesh it has been at least a week since I have been here!
You all are making some super fab outfits that are TDF!
Love the pics from everyone's trips!
I finally finished a few outfits this week. and then I have a cute pirate one in the works, that I hope to finish soon!
Keep up the great sewing everyone!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_3009.jpg
for the pumpkin patch!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/loritaylor3847/th_IMG_2999.jpg
trick or treat!!!

Lori

Love both outfits! I am hoping to do some shirts with the fur on the sleeves for Christmas - too cute!!

[tadamom]

Not Disney, but... DD had her Birthday pictures taken today. She did a great job. These pics. aren't high resolution, but you get the idea.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/th_dep_show_line_item16.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/th_dep_show_line_item1.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa198/2cutekidz/th_dep_show_line_item5.jpg

She had a bunch taken, these are just a few.

Great pics -- she is very photogenic!! I too love that pettiskirt, did you make it?

[NanasCustomCreations]

Hi!! Just In case I decide to TRY and Make some outfits. Where do you all buy your fabric?? Hobby Lobby only has 6 or 7 kinds with Disney only 2 with Princesses?? And where do you all get the Mickey outline to sew on?? Do you just cut it out??

Also which sewing machine should I get like I said Ive never touched one??

Thanks,
Melanie

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

Only 107 DAYS TILL DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!


Hi, Melanie! Welcome! The sources mentioned earlier for the fabrics is a good start. Walmart has a wonderful little machine from Brother which is like $186.00, it is the CS600i. It has some very nice features such as the one step buttonhole, Needle Stop in the Down Position (Helpful with doing appliques, turning corners etc.) I have one a bought a few years ago and I love it...I am even thinking of getting another one as my back-up should the original need to go in for service. Nana

[tnmom25]

there is a person, or persons who read what we write, and when we write something that catches their attention, they put it under our username in different colors. If you ask for a tag, I think it upsets them, because they will definately not give you one then...LOL. So play nice, and be witty, or silly, and one day they will get you when you least expect it...LOL

Well, in that case... I've never been tagged, don't wanna be tagged, why should I be tagged? :rotfl:

[tadamom]

I finally finished DD's Halloween costume, she will be wearing it to MNSSHP.
She didn't want to take it off today, she absolutely loves it.
I don't have close up pics, but there are pin tucks on the bodice, sleeves near the wrist and along the bottom of the dress. I have never done pin tucks before, and it really wasn't that hard.
I did button closures even though the pattern called for a zipper. Didn't feel like putting a zipper in.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_brennebecky.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_brennebecky2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_brennebecky3.jpg
Forgot to say she is Becky Thatcher, which is why she is holding the book Tom Sawyer in the first pic.

Great job on the costume!! I love the bloomers (I know that's not what they are called but my mind just went totally blank)!

[eeyore3847]

These are so cute! Is that your yard in the background? It looks like a park. Very pretty.
wish it was, my house is to the right in the pic. That is the walk path next to my house. luckily we are the farthest in the sub division and no one comes around here. just the coyotes at night!

For those of you doing this fringe on the sleeves are you crocheting it or what? I *LOVE* the look of it, and tried to crochet it. BUT, it looked nothing like that :confused3
THANKS!
It is the fun fur at the fabric store!

Love both outfits! I am hoping to do some shirts with the fur on the sleeves for Christmas - too cute!!

I made these so they were removeable. it is easier to but on any outfit I wanted!

thanks everyone for the great comments!
Lori

[tadamom]

I made these so they were removeable. it is easier to but on any outfit I wanted!

Lori

Did you put it on with velcro or what?

[my*2*angels]

Hi! I am new here, but I have been reading this thread for about a week now. I LOVE all of the outfits on here. I just started sewing maybe three weeks ago. We are going to disney the week after Thanksgiving and I am trying to make some outfits for my dds age 4 and 10mo. Does anyone know of any cute skirt patterns? I did attempt a twirl skirt that I did with Ariel materiel. I made one for each of my dds. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt. But know I am looking for something different. If anyone has any ideas or patterns that I could use please let me know. Thanks!

[jessica52877]

We just got back a few hours ago and was reading through some posts! I know I have a zillion other things I should be doing!

Here is Dallas with the sewing machine! Probably the only boy we'll see with it. He was more then happy to pose with it, loves it when I sew!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/jessica52877/104_2277.jpg

This is the only picture I put in photobucket right now and he hardly wore his customs. I never even put Peter Pan on him. I am so weird and never like mine unless they are with the jeans! And just TOO HOT for jeans! We did the NBC for the party only and he was okay with the jeans!

[eeyore3847]

Did you put it on with velcro or what?
oh yes I sewed it and then turned it inside out with a small opening and then used velcro that was black so it is hidden. I am hoping to get some red ones done soon for a mickey or xmas feel!

lori

[Camping Griswalds]

Love this outfit! Hope you are feeling better! Take care of yourself!! Walk away from those care plans!!


Hi Everyone! Sorry that I haven't been posting lately. Everyone's creations have been beautiful. I love all of the Disney photos. I have been really sick and today I finally went out of the house and did some sewing.
Here is a Christmas outfit that I made. Sorry for the inside photos, but it's been raining outside. The other picture is the Raggedy Ann, that I made a while back.
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1112/4366414/12451869/280793617.jpg
http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1112/4366414/12451869/280793627.jpg

Happy Sewing everyone!! Hopefull I will have more to post tomorrow! I finally put in my first zipper....

Where did you get the fur or whatever it's called for your cuffs?

oh yes I sewed it and then turned it inside out with a small opening and then used velcro that was black so it is hidden. I am hoping to get some red ones done soon for a mickey or xmas feel!

lori

[Cherlynn25]

I don't post much anymore, but that is my daughter. That outfit was made by Bowznstuff_Boutique off Ebay. She's made a lot of things for me.


I saw her in that outfit at chef mickeys on our last day there. She looked so adorable. I felt like a dork going up and saying hi but my mom made me. Throught our trip i would point out the customs to my mom and dh. Dh kept yelling "Disboard Rule". It was funny. By the end my 2 year old would randomly yell it. :rotfl2:

Here is a few pics from our trip earlier this month. We had a great time and got many compliments on our shirts and dd dress.

Thanks again to Nana (Nanascustomcreations) for my dd dress!!!! :cheer2:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/mickey.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/100_5592-1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/100_5634.jpg

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Guys

Sorry it has been so long since I have been back. We have gone through a TON of medical tests to try to discover the reason for Emma's hypotonia. EEG, EMG, sedated MRI, Lots of blood tests and an organic urine acid test. We are headed for a muscle biopsy next and that is probably it... So I haven't had a lot of time to read here let alone sew, but I am caught up now! Your creations are great! It has motivated me to get cracking again!

I went to JoAnn's yesterday and spent WAY to much money but oh well! Keep the creations coming and hopefully I will have something to share soon!:goodvibes

[fortheluvofpooh]

Just watching GMA and heard the blonde newswoman Kate doing the race to the white house with George Stefanopolous (sp?)and she said it was "WONKY". HAHAHAHAHA. WONKY she stole that from someone here.

[Camping Griswalds]

Okay, so I am finally able to share these. sorry no model. She is not interrested. Also I couldn't get the photos to resize...usually not a problem??
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1360.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1361.jpg

[revrob]

Okay, so I am finally able to share these. sorry no model. She is not interrested. Also I couldn't get the photos to resize...usually not a problem??
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1360.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1361.jpg

I'm not an Army OR Navy fan, but those jeans are AWESOME! Great job!

[Camping Griswalds]

This one is "To Die for" in person!!! Obsessedwiththe Mouse made this for me!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1355.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1356.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1357.jpg

Bows I had made for both outfits... They are Navy Goats!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1359.jpg

[HeatherSue]

Hi! I am new here, but I have been reading this thread for about a week now. I LOVE all of the outfits on here. I just started sewing maybe three weeks ago. We are going to disney the week after Thanksgiving and I am trying to make some outfits for my dds age 4 and 10mo. Does anyone know of any cute skirt patterns? I did attempt a twirl skirt that I did with Ariel materiel. I made one for each of my dds. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt. But know I am looking for something different. If anyone has any ideas or patterns that I could use please let me know. Thanks!

:welcome: We have a whole lot of skirt patterns and tutorials in teresajoy's bookmarks (link in my siggy). But, you're not allowed to look at them until you post pictures of those Ariel twirl skirts!!! ;)

We just got back a few hours ago and was reading through some posts! I know I have a zillion other things I should be doing!

Here is Dallas with the sewing machine! Probably the only boy we'll see with it. He was more then happy to pose with it, loves it when I sew!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/jessica52877th_/104_2277.jpg

He looks so cute and happy! My 15 year old nephew has his own sewing machine. So, Dallas isn't the only boy interested in sewing!

Throught our trip i would point out the customs to my mom and dh. Dh kept yelling "Disboard Rule". It was funny. By the end my 2 year old would randomly yell it. :rotfl2:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_mickey.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_100_5592-1.jpghttp://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_100_5634.jpg
You have such a cute family!! I love your matching shirts! Too funny about your DH and DS randomly yelling "Disboards Rule"!! They are SOO right!

Sorry it has been so long since I have been back. We have gone through a TON of medical tests to try to discover the reason for Emma's hypotonia. EEG, EMG, sedated MRI, Lots of blood tests and an organic urine acid test. We are headed for a muscle biopsy next and that is probably it... So I haven't had a lot of time to read here let alone sew, but I am caught up now! Your creations are great! It has motivated me to get cracking again!
I've been wondering where you've been and how Emma is doing. I hope you get some answers soon. :hug:
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I started on some decoupage jeans yesterday. I think they're turning out really cute, if I do say so myself, and I do! I finished Tessa's shirt, but when I tried it on her, I thought the sleeves looked too clown-like :clown:(and I don't want her to scare my sister). So, I'm going to have to do something about that. I'm just all proud of myself that I ventured forth with the decoupage without a picture tutorial of some kind!
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How was your reunion, Teresa (her 20 year reunion was last night)? Were you the most gorgeous and glamorous one there in your fancy red dress? I'm sure you were! :cutie:

[tadamom]

We just got back a few hours ago and was reading through some posts! I know I have a zillion other things I should be doing!

Here is Dallas with the sewing machine! Probably the only boy we'll see with it. He was more then happy to pose with it, loves it when I sew!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/jessica52877/th_104_2277.jpg

This is the only picture I put in photobucket right now and he hardly wore his customs. I never even put Peter Pan on him. I am so weird and never like mine unless they are with the jeans! And just TOO HOT for jeans! We did the NBC for the party only and he was okay with the jeans!

I love this NBC set! Great job!

[tadamom]

I saw her in that outfit at chef mickeys on our last day there. She looked so adorable. I felt like a dork going up and saying hi but my mom made me. Throught our trip i would point out the customs to my mom and dh. Dh kept yelling "Disboard Rule". It was funny. By the end my 2 year old would randomly yell it. :rotfl2:

Here is a few pics from our trip earlier this month. We had a great time and got many compliments on our shirts and dd dress.

Thanks again to Nana (Nanascustomcreations) for my dd dress!!!! :cheer2:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_mickey.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_100_5592-1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_100_5634.jpg

Great pics!

[tadamom]

Okay, so I am finally able to share these. sorry no model. She is not interrested. Also I couldn't get the photos to resize...usually not a problem??
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/th_Picture1360.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/th_Picture1361.jpg

The appliques are awesome!!! They are applique's aren't they? GREAT JOB!

[Camping Griswalds]

The appliques are awesome!!! They are applique's aren't they? GREAT JOB!


Thanks, yep they are appliques!!

[tadamom]

This one is "To Die for" in person!!! Obsessedwiththe Mouse made this for me!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/th_Picture1355.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/th_Picture1356.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/th_Picture1357.jpg

Bows I had made for both outfits... They are Navy Goats!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1359.jpg

This beautiful!!! Great job Obsessedwiththe Mouse!

[tadamom]

Does anybody know if any stores have McCall's patterns on sale? I know that Hancock's had them on sale a week or so ago but my DD decided that she wanted to be Island Princess Barbie after they went off sale. I don't want to pay $17.00 for the pattern when I know all stores will put them on sale for .99 cents and $1.99.

[my*2*angels]

Does anybody know if any stores have McCall's patterns on sale? I know that Hancock's had them on sale a week or so ago but my DD decided that she wanted to be Island Princess Barbie after they went off sale. I don't want to pay $17.00 for the pattern when I know all stores will put them on sale for .99 cents and $1.99.


I know that Joann's is having a Colombus day sale starting Saturday the 6th and the patterns will be 1.99. Hope this helps

[my*2*angels]

[QUOTE=HeatherSue;21065094]:welcome: We have a whole lot of skirt patterns and tutorials in teresajoy's bookmarks (link in my siggy). But, you're not allowed to look at them until you post pictures of those Ariel twirl skirts!!! ;)

I would post pics but I have NO idea how. I just figured out how to post a message:confused3 Thanks for those bookmarks! They are excellent!!!

[tadamom]

I know that Joann's is having a Colombus day sale starting Saturday the 6th and the patterns will be 1.99. Hope this helps

Thank you so much!! I looked at the JoAnn's website but didn't see anything about it!

[CastleCreations]

This one is "To Die for" in person!!! Obsessedwiththe Mouse made this for me!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1355.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1356.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1357.jpg

Bows I had made for both outfits... They are Navy Goats!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1359.jpg

I have seen the origional of this and fell in love with it and have a DCL officers jacket that is just dying to get "cut up". I was thinking of starting this yesterday, but I'm going to wait until we schedule our next cruise and make it for then. Great Job!!!

[my*2*angels]

Thank you so much!! I looked at the JoAnn's website but didn't see anything about it!

I received a flyer in the mail. It had coupons and sale info.:)

[Camping Griswalds]

I have seen the origional of this and fell in love with it and have a DCL officers jacket that is just dying to get "cut up". I was thinking of starting this yesterday, but I'm going to wait until we schedule our next cruise and make it for then. Great Job!!!


Thanks!! Coming from you that means a lot! I can send you more detailed pictures if you need them!! Good luck with yours!!

[Dreamer & Wisher]

This one is "To Die for" in person!!! Obsessedwiththe Mouse made this for me!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1355.jpg

Okay, so I am finally able to share these. sorry no model. She is not interrested. Also I couldn't get the photos to resize...usually not a problem??

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1361.jpg

Wow It is just like the Pettiskirt from :wizard: She did a great job recreating it. Is she going to wear it to the big game? What fabric is used to make the pettiskirts? I love the way they look. THey look softer than the tulle.

These jeans are really cute! Did you make them? Or did Obsessedwiththemouse make them too? The letters on the jeans are so perfect! You did a great job. When is the big game? Be sure to post a photo from the game.

[princesssfws]

Okay, so I am finally able to share these. sorry no model. She is not interrested. Also I couldn't get the photos to resize...usually not a problem??
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1360.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1361.jpg
These look Fantastic. The appliques are perfect. I would love to CASE these with GO Air Force but I don't think they would fit on the jeans.:) We cheer for whoever will help Air Force win the Commander in Chief's Trophy. (although it has gone to Navy now for the last couple of years, when my DH was at the AFA they won it every year).


Thank you so much!! I looked at the JoAnn's website but didn't see anything about it!

The flyer I got in the mail says that McCall's will be $1.99 Oct. 6-8 for the Columbus Day Sale. Good luck with your costume.

[Chim Chiminy]

Cute outfits, but isn't it the other way around...........Go ARMY, Beat Navy??

Here are pics of DD in her outfit for MK and MGM, we are doing both in one day and I didn't feel like hauling an extra outfit to the parks.
I hope to never do a patchwork twirl again! This was my first and I found it quite painful.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/bmickeyfront.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/bmickeyback.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/bmickeybacktwirl.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/bmickeycloseup.jpg

[rie'smom]

If anyone needs a nylon chiffon source for pettiskirts,try Muriel Roy:
www dot murielroy dot com
There are 22 colors.It's 54" wide and sells for 2.75. The shipping is reasonable too.

[princesssfws]

This is my latest t-shirt/ribbon/applique project. I've gotten better with the curves but the full circles still don't like me.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique064.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique065.jpg

[Camping Griswalds]

Wow It is just like the Pettiskirt from :wizard: She did a great job recreating it. Is she going to wear it to the big game? What fabric is used to make the pettiskirts? I love the way they look. THey look softer than the tulle.

These jeans are really cute! Did you make them? Or did Obsessedwiththemouse make them too? The letters on the jeans are so perfect! You did a great job. When is the big game? Be sure to post a photo from the game.


Oh yes it was definatey a close copy to Voldemorts version. (Although one sold on there for 660, and the other for 500 I think) I bought the pettiskirt last year to go under DD's Christmas dress. I think it is more like a slip than a pettiskirt!! Won it on :wizard:

Big game is first Sat in December. Can't wait to go!! My grandmom is having ticket issues this year, so even if we don't go, we are stilll having a big party!!

Obsessed with the Mouse only made the top. The jeans are made from afar...can't share, she isn't doing it anymore...sorry!!

These look Fantastic. The appliques are perfect. I would love to CASE these with GO Air Force but I don't think they would fit on the jeans.:) We cheer for whoever will help Air Force win the Commander in Chief's Trophy. (although it has gone to Navy now for the last couple of years, when my DH was at the AFA they won it every year). QUOTE]

Navy has won the trophy the last 4 years in a row. They also beat Army last 4 years. I actually felt sorry for those seniors of Army, they didn't get to beat navy once. I think you could squeeze Go Air Force on a pair of jeans! these applique letters are huge. Just do them smaller.

[QUOTE=Chim Chiminy;21067343]Cute outfits, but isn't it the other way around...........Go ARMY, Beat Navy??


NO NO NO

Definately GO Navy!!!!

[Stephres]

[QUOTE=HeatherSue;21065094]:welcome: We have a whole lot of skirt patterns and tutorials in teresajoy's bookmarks (link in my siggy). But, you're not allowed to look at them until you post pictures of those Ariel twirl skirts!!! ;)

I would post pics but I have NO idea how. I just figured out how to post a message:confused3 Thanks for those bookmarks! They are excellent!!!

I think you have to have more posts before they let you do pictures. Hey, we used to live in Milton!

Cute outfits, but isn't it the other way around...........Go ARMY, Beat Navy??

Here are pics of DD in her outfit for MK and MGM, we are doing both in one day and I didn't feel like hauling an extra outfit to the parks.
I hope to never do a patchwork twirl again! This was my first and I found it quite painful.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeyfront.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeyback.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeybacktwirl.jpghttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeycloseup.jpg

Really cute!

This is my latest t-shirt/ribbon/applique project. I've gotten better with the curves but the full circles still don't like me.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique064.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique065.jpg

This is really cute!

I have been sick and haven't been sewing or posting. There is a project I want to get started on.

[CheleLynn2]

I saw her in that outfit at chef mickeys on our last day there. She looked so adorable. I felt like a dork going up and saying hi but my mom made me. Throught our trip i would point out the customs to my mom and dh. Dh kept yelling "Disboard Rule". It was funny. By the end my 2 year old would randomly yell it. :rotfl2:

Here is a few pics from our trip earlier this month. We had a great time and got many compliments on our shirts and dd dress.

Thanks again to Nana (Nanascustomcreations) for my dd dress!!!! :cheer2:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_mickey.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_100_5592-1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_100_5634.jpg

Great Pics!! How were the family shirts done?? They look great!! Did you notice my name....CheleLynn2, I had to look twice at your post, I was like hey? I don't have that many kids, and wow look at the weight I lost. :lmao:
My name is Michele, my goddaughter always called me Chele because she couldn't say my name right, and my middle name is Lynn. I am guessing you are a Cheryl??

Does anybody know if any stores have McCall's patterns on sale? I know that Hancock's had them on sale a week or so ago but my DD decided that she wanted to be Island Princess Barbie after they went off sale. I don't want to pay $17.00 for the pattern when I know all stores will put them on sale for .99 cents and $1.99.

I walked into Hancock Fabrics yesterday and there was a sign on the door for patterns $1.99, but I don't remember which ones. :confused3 I am sorry, I need to pay better attention when I am out an about, but I was on a mission to find fray check on my lunch break. :rotfl:


Cute outfits, but isn't it the other way around...........Go ARMY, Beat Navy??

Here are pics of DD in her outfit for MK and MGM, we are doing both in one day and I didn't feel like hauling an extra outfit to the parks.
I hope to never do a patchwork twirl again! This was my first and I found it quite painful.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeyfront.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeyback.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeybacktwirl.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_bmickeycloseup.jpg

I love it!! Doesn't it feel great though when it is all done and looks so great??

This is my latest t-shirt/ribbon/applique project. I've gotten better with the curves but the full circles still don't like me.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique064.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique065.jpg

I have to quit being a chicken and just try this. Your shirts look wonderful.

[pixiedust_in_ak]

Okay, so I am finally able to share these. sorry no model. She is not interrested. Also I couldn't get the photos to resize...usually not a problem??
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1360.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z201/fuzzysboys/Picture1361.jpg

Great pants!! One problem though - you wrote it wrong. They should say GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY!! :rolleyes1 Phenomenal job though!!

[LisaZoe]

Any other knitters out there? I taught myself to knit last Oct. and I started a local knitting group in Jan. I love it! Anyone here on Ravelry? It is a new knitting community site and very very cool!
<-----------see my knit socks. 8)

I knit sometimes. I'm not very fast at it, though, but I enjoy working on projects as I watch TV in fall/winter.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/bsusanmb/th_IMG_0706.jpg

So sweet, Snow White is beautiful and Makayla just went running to her and Dopey..what a great vacation...and what wonderful memories...unfortunately I never finished her Snow White or Belle dresses, so she wore this one. Next year...

Now to start on Nicholas's outfits...a 3 year old boy...hummm...Handy Manny here I come...

:love: Susan

I've loved seeing your photos each day. Your GD is beautiful and obviously having a ball.

Ok. You HAVE to go to http://www.fabricfairy.com! They have some of the cutest fabric I've ever seen & Disney prints I've never seen anywhere.
I'm not seeing any fabric on this site. How am I missing it??

Did you mean: http://thefabricfairy.com/ ? (I did a search and this site came up)

Thanks for sharing the link. I just wish they wouldn't tease me with cute prints that aren't in stock! ;) Not that I need more fabric...

Hi!!

Does anyone have any creative ideas for something to make that would be good for Hanna Montana concert? I can copy some ideas but don't have an ounce of creativity!

Thanks for any help!

I saw a really cute top and shrug set on voldemort that looks a lot like one HM wears on the show. Search Custom Boutique Hannah Montana Costume Tee Shrug. I think the price is reasonable especially since I'm sure the fabric for the shrug is a PITB to sew.

[eeyore3847]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/bmickeyfront.jpg

love the twirl factor and the great choice of colors!


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/disboutique065.jpg

I love this style of shirt. very cute!!

Lori

[Camping Griswalds]

I knit sometimes. I'm not very fast at it, though, but I enjoy working on projects as I watch TV in fall/winter.



I've loved seeing your photos each day. Your GD is beautiful and obviously having a ball.




Thanks for sharing the link. I just wish they wouldn't tease me with cute prints that aren't in stock! ;) Not that I need more fabric...



I saw a really cute top and shrug set on voldemort that looks a lot like one HM wears on the show. Search Custom Boutique Hannah Montana Costume Tee Shrug. I think the price is reasonable especially since I'm sure the fabric for the shrug is a PITB to sew.


Hey Lisa, seen anymore of your resells on e bay lately?? I lost out on that Cinderella set by 10 cents. Yep 10 cents. Must have been a snipe!

[LisaZoe]

Here's a recent creation I made for Zoe. She's playing soccer for the first time this year and once the girls picked Ladybugs as the team name, I couldn't resist making a pair of shorts to go with that name. Of course I had to add a ladybug and her number, too. It's hard to tell in this photo but she's wearing the first bows (korker) I've ever made. I didn't want really big ones but I think I need to add a few more korks (?) to them.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/soccer3.jpg

BTW - Those aren't the shoes she wears to play. LOL My camera batteries were dead at the game yesterday, the first time she wore the shorts, and she'd changed shoes at home before I could get new batteries in the camera. Since she was reluctant to model, I didn't push it by asking her to change back into her cleats. :)

[LisaZoe]

Hey Lisa, seen anymore of your resells on e bay lately?? I lost out on that Cinderella set by 10 cents. Yep 10 cents. Must have been a snipe!

I saw the difference between your highest and the winning bid on that set. I hate when that happens! It's bad enough to be outbid but so much worse when the bids are so close.

[eeyore3847]

I rarely think to check for resells. There is one now for a Halloween set, though: 2 PC HALLOWEEN CUSTOM RHUMBA GIRLS SET WORN 1 TIME 2T-3

I saw the difference between your highest and the winning bid on that set. I hate when that happens! It's bad enough to be outbid but so much worse when the bids are so close.

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my 6 year old has just started that trend also. so she mostly gets simple sets. but I dress up the almost 4 year old all the time now! Only have a year or so of girly girly stuff!

Lori

[Camping Griswalds]

I rarely think to check for resells. There is one now for a Halloween set, though: 2 PC HALLOWEEN CUSTOM RHUMBA GIRLS SET WORN 1 TIME 2T-3

I saw the difference between your highest and the winning bid on that set. I hate when that happens! It's bad enough to be outbid but so much worse when the bids are so close.

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Well can you give a hint here when you list please??? Or heck, PM me okay??? I'm still in mourning over Cinderella!!

[Camping Griswalds]

I now have that outfit on my watch list!!! Girl you are so good with colors!!

[LisaZoe]

my 6 year old has just started that trend also. so she mostly gets simple sets. but I dress up the almost 4 year old all the time now! Only have a year or so of girly girly stuff!

Lori

My DD is almost 6 and just this summer announced she wants to wear "normal" clothes. :sad2: She still loves twirl skirts so I'm doing simpler skirts for her to wear with leggings and tees. I'm also going to try making some Empire waisted tops that hit mid-thigh to pair with leggings. I think that will be really cute on her plus a bit more boutique than basic jeans and tees.

I now have that outfit on my watch list!!! Girl you are so good with colors!!

Good luck! I think many buyers have already finished with Halloween shopping so hopefully you'll get a great deal.

I love color and sewing for Zoe has definitely caused me to expand my color palette. When I sewed for myself, I stuck to neutrals or dark colors but now love to use all kinds of colors I'd avoided in the past, like yellow, orange and lime green.

[PiperPizzaz]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique064.jpg


This turned out very pretty, very professional looking too.


Lisa, you ought to sign up for a ravelry invite. (since it is so new there is a waiting list until they get enough servers) It is very cool.
Love the ladybug shorts, btw.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Here's a recent creation I made for Zoe. She's playing soccer for the first time this year and once the girls picked Ladybugs as the team name, I couldn't resist making a pair of shorts to go with that name. Of course I had to add a ladybug and her number, too. It's hard to tell in this photo but she's wearing the first bows (korker) I've ever made. I didn't want really big ones but I think I need to add a few more korks (?) to them.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/soccer3.jpg

BTW - Those aren't the shoes she wears to play. LOL My camera batteries were dead at the game yesterday, the first time she wore the shorts, and she'd changed shoes at home before I could get new batteries in the camera. Since she was reluctant to model, I didn't push it by asking her to change back into her cleats. :)

THese are really cute. At my Daughter's softball game I was trying to think of something to make her that would be softball themed. She has a cute tshirt that is getting too small that says "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" and a picture of a Softball Diamond. I don't want to applique so many letters onto anything!
I really like these shorts. Have you ever done anything else sports related?

[NanasCustomCreations]

Does anybody know if any stores have McCall's patterns on sale? I know that Hancock's had them on sale a week or so ago but my DD decided that she wanted to be Island Princess Barbie after they went off sale. I don't want to pay $17.00 for the pattern when I know all stores will put them on sale for .99 cents and $1.99.

JoAnn's will be having them on sale for $1.99 from Saturday Oct 6th thru Monday Oct 8th for their Columbus Day Sale. Nana

[mommytoe]

Here is a Hannah Montana outfit I made my girls. I actually had somebody ask where I got the outfit. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm5.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm2.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm4.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm3.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm1.jpg

[teresajoy]

I finally finished DD's Halloween costume, she will be wearing it to MNSSHP.
She didn't want to take it off today, she absolutely loves it.
I don't have close up pics, but there are pin tucks on the bodice, sleeves near the wrist and along the bottom of the dress. I have never done pin tucks before, and it really wasn't that hard.
I did button closures even though the pattern called for a zipper. Didn't feel like putting a zipper in.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/th_brennebecky.jpg

Forgot to say she is Becky Thatcher, which is why she is holding the book Tom Sawyer in the first pic.
I love it! She looks so sweet!
Thank you for the compliments. We just got that dog after we lost our kitty. She had Kidney failure. I miss her a lot, she would sit next to you on the couch and pat you with her paw when she wanted to be petted.
I had always wanted a Dachshund. She has quite a personality!
It's true you can't replace them but it is nice to have a little puppy to cuddle when you are feeling blue.
Here is a better photo of her, her name is Sophie.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/i20west/th_sophie.jpg

Aww, what a sweet little puppy!

Hi! I am new here, but I have been reading this thread for about a week now. I LOVE all of the outfits on here. I just started sewing maybe three weeks ago. We are going to disney the week after Thanksgiving and I am trying to make some outfits for my dds age 4 and 10mo. Does anyone know of any cute skirt patterns? I did attempt a twirl skirt that I did with Ariel materiel. I made one for each of my dds. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt. But know I am looking for something different. If anyone has any ideas or patterns that I could use please let me know. Thanks!

I see Heather allready answered you about the bookmarks. There are tons of patterns there, and I'm always finding more. You need to have 10 posts to post pictures, so get busy commenting!

We just got back a few hours ago and was reading through some posts! I know I have a zillion other things I should be doing!

Here is Dallas with the sewing machine! Probably the only boy we'll see with it. He was more then happy to pose with it, loves it when I sew!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s20/jessica52877/th_104_2277.jpg

This is the only picture I put in photobucket right now and he hardly wore his customs. I never even put Peter Pan on him. I am so weird and never like mine unless they are with the jeans! And just TOO HOT for jeans! We did the NBC for the party only and he was okay with the jeans!
Aww, he looks adorable! Or, would he rather be called handsome!? I should find my picture of Corey at the machine. He keeps rearranging all my pictures on the computer though, so I'll have to hunt it down!

I saw her in that outfit at chef mickeys on our last day there. She looked so adorable. I felt like a dork going up and saying hi but my mom made me. Throught our trip i would point out the customs to my mom and dh. Dh kept yelling "Disboard Rule". It was funny. By the end my 2 year old would randomly yell it. :rotfl2:

Here is a few pics from our trip earlier this month. We had a great time and got many compliments on our shirts and dd dress.

Thanks again to Nana (Nanascustomcreations) for my dd dress!!!! :cheer2:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/cherlynn25/th_mickey.jpg


Great pictures thanks for sharing!

Hi Guys

Sorry it has been so long since I have been back. We have gone through a TON of medical tests to try to discover the reason for Emma's hypotonia. EEG, EMG, sedated MRI, Lots of blood tests and an organic urine acid test. We are headed for a muscle biopsy next and that is probably it... So I haven't had a lot of time to read here let alone sew, but I am caught up now! Your creations are great! It has motivated me to get cracking again!

I went to JoAnn's yesterday and spent WAY to much money but oh well! Keep the creations coming and hopefully I will have something to share soon!:goodvibes

I hope they figure out what is happening with Emma soon. I've been thinking about you. :hug:



He looks so cute and happy! My 15 year old nephew has his own sewing machine. So, Dallas isn't the only boy interested in sewing!

Yeah, his wonderful Aunt helped buy it! :hug:



I started on some decoupage jeans yesterday. I think they're turning out really cute, if I do say so myself, and I do! I finished Tessa's shirt, but when I tried it on her, I thought the sleeves looked too clown-like :clown:(and I don't want her to scare my sister). So, I'm going to have to do something about that. I'm just all proud of myself that I ventured forth with the decoupage without a picture tutorial of some kind!
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How was your reunion, Teresa (her 20 year reunion was last night)? Were you the most gorgeous and glamorous one there in your fancy red dress? I'm sure you were! :cutie:

Well, a Tessa clown probably wouldn't scare me too bad!!

My reunion was fun!!! We went to the picnic too. I have to say that the girls in my class look REALLY good! Darn it! Not many of the kids I hung out with were there though. :sad2:



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/nethbrenne/bmickeyfront.jpg

It looks great! How old is your daughter? I ask, becasue it looks like she still likes the girly clothes!

This is my latest t-shirt/ribbon/applique project. I've gotten better with the curves but the full circles still don't like me.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique064.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa119/princesssfws/th_disboutique065.jpg

Great job, that looks fantastic!

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http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c368/zoe_diva/th_soccer3.jpg

BTW - Those aren't the shoes she wears to play. LOL My camera batteries were dead at the game yesterday, the first time she wore the shorts, and she'd changed shoes at home before I could get new batteries in the camera. Since she was reluctant to model, I didn't push it by asking her to change back into her cleats. :)
Aww, that is so cute! What a clever Mommy you are!
my 6 year old has just started that trend also. so she mostly gets simple sets. but I dress up the almost 4 year old all the time now! Only have a year or so of girly girly stuff!

Lori

Arminda still loves the girly clothes at 9, so you may have some more time left with the 4 year old !

[teresajoy]

Here is a Hannah Montana outfit I made my girls. I actually had somebody ask where I got the outfit. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm5.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm2.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm4.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm3.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm1.jpg


I love that outfit!!! Great twirl factor!!! My neice, Casey would love a Hannah Montanna outfit!

[LisaZoe]

THese are really cute. At my Daughter's softball game I was trying to think of something to make her that would be softball themed. She has a cute tshirt that is getting too small that says "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" and a picture of a Softball Diamond. I don't want to applique so many letters onto anything!
I really like these shorts. Have you ever done anything else sports related?

Thanks. This is my first sports related creation. I made simple baseball pants years ago for my nephews when they were in little league. Those were just plain white but looked like what the big boys wore so they were happy. I've never been into sports but I'm trying to encourage my DD to try different activities in hopes she won't become a couch potato like me. LOL I had a few parents of her team mates ask if I could make some shorts for their daughters. We joked that even if our girls aren't getting the most goals they'd definitely be the best dressed on the field. :lmao:

Do you think you could cut the design off the old tee and applique that only one that fits? It would be a quick way to get more life out of the old shirt.

[KitKate]

I was off the boards for about 2 months since our return from our 1st trip and there are more than 100 more pages. We are going again next year! I am anxious to check out the pages I missed. I am looking right now for a twirl / tulle gathered skirt to incorporate into a halloween costume, perhaps pirate related to use at WDW too. This year I will have more time to plan the trip and clothing.

[t-beri]

UGH!!! This is what happens when you don't make a list!!! While picking up the last 2 fabrics for my patchwork twirl I found a great polkadot to make a ruffle...Of course looking at the measurements, that's one hell of a ruffle, but I don't even need it. I'm so used to figuring on having a ruffle at the bottom that the one time I don't need one I got fabric for it anyway!!! Now looking at the skirt, I don't even think it'd look good-Great!!!No ruffle, I guess I'll just incorporate the polkadots into my patchwork pattern and call it good. What a dork!!!
...t.

[t-beri]

Just went through the photobucket and found some patchwork skirts WITH ruffles. I've decided to wait and see how long it is sans ruffle then if it can stand another inch or so I'll add it. No wait, I can't do that or I'll be left w/ a yard and a half of orange fabric with red polkadots... what in the he** would I use that for?? Crap! I gotta go measure the kid again!.
...t.

[pixiedust_in_ak]

UGH!!! This is what happens when you don't make a list!!! While picking up the last 2 fabrics for my patchwork twirl I found a great polkadot to make a ruffle...Of course looking at the measurements, that's one hell of a ruffle, but I don't even need it. I'm so used to figuring on having a ruffle at the bottom that the one time I don't need one I got fabric for it anyway!!! Now looking at the skirt, I don't even think it'd look good-Great!!!No ruffle, I guess I'll just incorporate the polkadots into my patchwork pattern and call it good. What a dork!!!
...t.

Just went through the photobucket and found some patchwork skirts WITH ruffles. I've decided to wait and see how long it is sans ruffle then if it can stand another inch or so I'll add it. No wait, I can't do that or I'll be left w/ a yard and a half of orange fabric with red polkadots... what in the he** would I use that for?? Crap! I gotta go measure the kid again!.
...t.

You just crack me up!!!!! Make a ruffle, why not! Or throw the fabric in your stash and let it fester until you decide on something else to do with it. I can't tell you how many yards I have sitting in a pile while I try to figure out what I will use it for. What ever you make I'm sure it will be wonderful!

[Cherlynn25]

[QUOTE=CheleLynn2;21068071]Great Pics!! How were the family shirts done?? They look great!! Did you notice my name....CheleLynn2, I had to look twice at your post, I was like hey? I don't have that many kids, and wow look at the weight I lost. :lmao:
My name is Michele, my goddaughter always called me Chele because she couldn't say my name right, and my middle name is Lynn. I am guessing you are a Cheryl??


hey michelle, yes i am a cheryl lynn =) i did a double take one of the first times you posted too, lol.
Thanks for the shirt compliments. The family ones were done last minute from the DISigns board. towards the bottom of the list of different boards. They are iron ons. The people over there are great, they custom make them for you. =) We had a ton of compliments on them while we were there.

[t-beri]

Okay. 1. Minnie Dots outfit- Done. (waiting on pics.)
2. AK Twirl Top- DONE
3. Faeries sundress DONE (still need pics)
4. Princess Toile- Being worked on as long as the Bucs are still
winning and I can concentrate.
5. Epcot Outfit- I have the pattern cut out, it's a start.
6. Halloween patchwork tier twirl- well, let's not get ahead of
ourselves, here.

WOOHOO!!! Go BUCS!!!

...t.

[aimeeg]

I am back on 1009 so I have some catching up to do.

Here is what I finished. WooHoo!


http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/random104.jpg

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http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/oz01.jpg

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http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/minniedot01.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/minniedot10.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/Halloween05.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/Halloween03.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/navythree.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/AimeeG_photo/navyone.jpg

[LisaNJ25]

Here is a Hannah Montana outfit I made my girls. I actually had somebody ask where I got the outfit. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm5.jpg


Mommytoe...

Where do you find the music note fabric... I love it. I was at wallyworld today looking and no luck..

Also did you us ethat printable fabric paper for the shirt?

I need to do something in Hannah Monatana for the concert in December.

[Chim Chiminy]

I love it! She looks so sweet!

It looks great! How old is your daughter? I ask, becasue it looks like she still likes the girly clothes!


Looks can be deceiving!!! ;)

She is 8, and yes she still loves girly, twirly things.
I have been sewing a lot for her lately, because I realize the end is near. Next Disney trip, in a couple years, I just can't see her wanting to wear anything I make for her.
I guess I will have to wait for grandkids! (minimum of 8 years I hope...DS is 14 now).


mommytoe, love the Hannah Montana outfit.

aimeeg, those are adorable.

[LisaNJ25]

Does anyone know if Joanns carried 2 1/2 inch foam? Also does it come on a bolt and do you buy it by the yard?

[t-beri]

GRRR...ok, I'm going to go back and start over on this pillow case dress as I made the armholes too small- then tried to fix it and now 1 is too big. Jeez... of all the things I've sewn I'm gonna have trouble with THIS??? But on the upside... THE BUCS WON and the dress looks really cute other than that.;)
...t.

[livndisney]

We went to a party at AK last night for the release of the Jungle book. Here is DD in her dress. I made her cabbage patch kid a matching dress, but did not get any good pics of the two of them together.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x306/poohsmommy9/akdress.jpg

Cindee

[stefplus3]

[QUOTE=mommytoe;21070471]Here is a Hannah Montana outfit I made my girls. I actually had somebody ask where I got the outfit. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/hm5.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p298/mommytoebes/tn_hm2.jpg


that is a great outfit!! where did you find the design for the top?