Also the price is unbeatable: http://youcanmakethis.com/info/clothing-creation/Free-Big-Beautiful-Bow-Sashes.htmI got this dress in the mail a week or so ago. My MIL has been telling me about this dress for about a year now, so I was thrilled to get it in. She is a seamstress and sews for others for her income. I just wanted to share with you guys because I know a few of you love smocking as much as I do!
She told me she hated doing bullion roses, so I was thrilled when I saw she actually put them on the dress. What a labor of love! She even put them on the buttons. The dress is already tight fitting in the bodice, so I hope she doesn't grow that way for a while!
If anyone knows of an online sash bow tutorial with pictures please let me know! I used to use a magazine I had everytime I tie a sash, but I can't find it!
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I will send some pixie dust that she does not grow for a LONG while!!Holy Cow!* That is just totally stinkin cute; now I just need to practice oh, for twenty years so I can try to CASE it.Here is a Snow White set we got in the mail yesterday.* I just love the touch of pink!
Those are so sweet!Love all the butt ruffles!* *Here are a couple of my favorites.
Let us know when you get size info, etc.* I could do something.One of my daughters friends was in a severe car accident in January.* She is 5 years old.* She survived, but is now paralyzed from the neck down and on a vent.* No brain damage and just as sharp mentally as any other 5 year old.* Her name is Maragret.* Beautiful little girl, with a loving Christian family.* They have been granted a trip through a charity like Make-a-Wish.* This is short notice as they go the first week in August...I can get exact dates.* Anyway, it's Mom, Dad, 16 year old sister, 12 year old brother, 13 year old sister and then 5 year old Margaret.* Her sister was the one driving when the accident occuredHere is her caringbridge link:http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/margaretromph
I think it's really cute!* By her chest measurement, could you go down a size in the bodice, and then just make it the length you want?* I know DD's arent that loose.Sorry for the bad pictures. I borrowed my mom's camera, and had trouble using it indoors. Here is my very first Simply Sweet. I like it for the most part. Can someone tell me if I shrink the bodice width will I not be able to pull it over her head? I don't like how wide it is. I love the way it is put together though, so I see why you all love it so much. I had a heck of a time putting in the serger tucks. They are rolled hems. The fabric I used was some cheap fabric from Wal Mart and the grain was very crooked. The serger wanted to go on the grain and it was a mess. I think I mad 6 bodices to finally get one that looked decent. I tried it again today on some higher thread count fabric and it was much better. This was supposed to be my test dress though! I plan on making some more out of some character fabrics. I'm hoping I can shrink the bodice at least a couple of inches. What do you think?? If you look closely you can see my gathering threads. I am glad I left them in. I need to go back and undo the skirt because part of the bodice is ravelling in the back. I serged it, but I guess I didn't catch it right or something..I took a couple pictures to show what I mean by it being big.
Oh my gosh, I just finished my first Feliz!* Me!* I can't believe it!* I totally couldn't have done it w/o Trilliums Tute; it made it make sense.* I'd post a pic, but am too lazy to go look for the camera right now.* I soooooooooooo want to wake up DD so I can see it on her, but even in my sleep deprived state I figure that's not a good plan.* Ooooooooooh, I can't wait til morning!
One of Leighanna's favorite Halloween costumes.
And this CASED from Jeanne!
Sorry for the bad pictures. I borrowed my mom's camera, and had trouble using it indoors. Here is my very first Simply Sweet. I like it for the most part. Can someone tell me if I shrink the bodice width will I not be able to pull it over her head? I don't like how wide it is. I love the way it is put together though, so I see why you all love it so much. I had a heck of a time putting in the serger tucks. They are rolled hems. The fabric I used was some cheap fabric from Wal Mart and the grain was very crooked. The serger wanted to go on the grain and it was a mess. I think I mad 6 bodices to finally get one that looked decent. I tried it again today on some higher thread count fabric and it was much better. This was supposed to be my test dress though! I plan on making some more out of some character fabrics. I'm hoping I can shrink the bodice at least a couple of inches. What do you think?? If you look closely you can see my gathering threads. I am glad I left them in. I need to go back and undo the skirt because part of the bodice is ravelling in the back. I serged it, but I guess I didn't catch it right or something..
. I started out making a 4 and could barely get it on Mollie
. However she was so excited over her Tigger Halter that she didn't fuss getting it on
. I read where the halter was a tighter fit so I did the jumper style in a 4 next. . .TOO SMALL AGAIN!! I have now went up to a size 5 and I am still VERY worried that if it shrinks AT ALL or she grows too much then she will not be able to wear it in Oct. She will definately not be wearing any of her WDW outfits before we go b/c I can't wash them if she does for fear of shrinkage. BUT, I did learn my lesson and I am now washing ALL fabric before sewing it! I just REALLY wish I new if I was doing something wrong! I even measured her for the size 5 to MAKE sure I was doing the correct size for her measurements, and I am doing 1/4 in seam so I am LOST as to what I am doing wrong. . .I got this dress in the mail a week or so ago. My MIL has been telling me about this dress for about a year now, so I was thrilled to get it in. She is a seamstress and sews for others for her income. I just wanted to share with you guys because I know a few of you love smocking as much as I do!
She told me she hated doing bullion roses, so I was thrilled when I saw she actually put them on the dress. What a labor of love! She even put them on the buttons. The dress is already tight fitting in the bodice, so I hope she doesn't grow that way for a while!
If anyone knows of an online sash bow tutorial with pictures please let me know! I used to use a magazine I had everytime I tie a sash, but I can't find it!
Any time! I love Diane tell her I said HI!!!!!!I'll do my small part to add up to 250 posts!
to everyone who gave advice on the temperature in October. I will stick with the sundresses!
Now I just need to get through this weekend and I can get started sewing. I should be cleaning the housesince my parents will be staying here this weekend. Once I get going my husband calls my sewing area my "ring of fire."
I figured I should save that until after they leave. They're watching the kids while we're in Chicago. We're going to a wedding and..............wait for it...............................................
finalizing our paperwork for DVC (AKV) at the Chicago office!
Thanks again Marlo for the referral!!!
LOVE everything that has been posted today!
Sorry for the bad pictures. I borrowed my mom's camera, and had trouble using it indoors. Here is my very first Simply Sweet. I like it for the most part. Can someone tell me if I shrink the bodice width will I not be able to pull it over her head? I don't like how wide it is. I love the way it is put together though, so I see why you all love it so much. I had a heck of a time putting in the serger tucks. They are rolled hems. The fabric I used was some cheap fabric from Wal Mart and the grain was very crooked. The serger wanted to go on the grain and it was a mess. I think I mad 6 bodices to finally get one that looked decent. I tried it again today on some higher thread count fabric and it was much better. This was supposed to be my test dress though! I plan on making some more out of some character fabrics. I'm hoping I can shrink the bodice at least a couple of inches. What do you think?? If you look closely you can see my gathering threads. I am glad I left them in. I need to go back and undo the skirt because part of the bodice is ravelling in the back. I serged it, but I guess I didn't catch it right or something..
I got this dress in the mail a week or so ago. My MIL has been telling me about this dress for about a year now, so I was thrilled to get it in. She is a seamstress and sews for others for her income. I just wanted to share with you guys because I know a few of you love smocking as much as I do!
She told me she hated doing bullion roses, so I was thrilled when I saw she actually put them on the dress. What a labor of love! She even put them on the buttons. The dress is already tight fitting in the bodice, so I hope she doesn't grow that way for a while!
If anyone knows of an online sash bow tutorial with pictures please let me know! I used to use a magazine I had everytime I tie a sash, but I can't find it!
Since I am not usually in a picture here is one.
And I forgot I made me Cindy Lou Who also. Never got a good picture. We just got off the log ride at IofA here. You know, the one where you get soaked no matter what!!
Does this qualify as butt ruffles?
I just like this picture
and this one....I seem to have a ruffle issue don't I??
And here is a whole other butt issue ( for late night enjoyment only ...hope it dosen't offend anyone!)
Hey ladies! I have been sewing like crazy! I have so much I want to do! I have made in the last few days 5 dresses. I plan on staying up all night tonight sewing as well. I am on a roll!I will post pictures as soon as I can. Your designs have been so inspiring here. Thanks for sharing it all.
I'm joining in on the picture fun. I'm themeing mine..."Butt Ruffles"
Okay....HOLD ONTO YOUR SEATS DISBOUTIQUERS....I AM ACTUALLY GOING TO POST A PHOTO OF SOMETHING.....
Thank you...Thank you....(bow, bow...)
