I saw a cute PIN on pinterest about making a onsie into a dress.
Here is an outfit I made my daughter last week. I tested a pattern from a designer I found on Facebook! It was very simple and easy to make...reminds of the simply sweet. The strap isn't wonky in the back...it just from the way she has her arms I guess.... My daughter's pose is courtesy of her kindergarten teacher who has all of these really cute chants they do to celebrate each other...this one is called "Lookin' Good!"
Thanks for looking! Erica
I've been missing for a little while, but I've found me, and I'm still here. I've been reading along, and things are just flying by! Everything has been so incredible! I want to make so many things, I just don't have the time.
I have managed to make a few things lately though...
reversible sewing machine cover with pockets!!!
skirt for Bitty Baby (AG)
Water bottle holders, now to figure out strap attachment...
crayon roll... I was bored one night, and tired of naked crayons.
Hello Friends
We are back from a wonderful trip, my grandchildren are amazing little people. We had so much fun together, here are a few quick pictures.
Emily and Belle
Emily at Epcot
Edward riding Dumbo
I can't tell you how hard it was to leave them! I miss them soo much and hope we have an opportunity to see them again before we all meet up in Disney next Sept.
I am having the same dilemma. My kids always want to be things that are difficult to make. Ben was Thomas one year and then had to be Hiro the next year. The costumes are huge and then he can't sit in them. Offhand I have the Hiro pic handy:
Last year the kids were a shark and dolphin which were a bit tricky to make as well:
I dressed as a scuba diver for a party we all went to together (and we won best costume!).
This year dd wants to be a Harp Seal and ds wants to be either a Naso Tang or Catfish!!!! I asked them to kindly come up with something not involving any more fins!
What about doing something from Toy Story?
DH wanted all of us to dress up as The Beatles (dh NEVER dresses up) but he will be out of town so that's probably the only reason he suggested it -- he knew it couldn't come to fruition. I also thought it would be cute to dress as Cruella and have the kids be dalmatians.
I would just have the boys loo at some Dis movies or TV shows and see what interests Mr. Cool.
Oh - I can't remember where I left off posting here with my outfits that I've been making for my competition with myself... I don't think I've posted any of these yet.
And I apologize some of your are seeing these twice (or more because of Facebook) - but I know that not everyone is following my PTR.
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I've been working on some stuff for our trip and I took pictures yesterday but photobucket is not cooperating. I will post them when I get it figured out. In the meantime I will show you my one and only Project Runway submission for last week. I'm glad that I was able to make something for myself for our trip since at the the rate I'm going I will not get everything on my list completed. This was a quick project but it took me a while to do the embroidery and it took forever to turn it right side out since the mickey heads didn't fit thru the narrow hole I left for the bottom of the strap:
And, in another effort to move things along - I'll share a picture of MY first trip to Disney - which was Thanksgiving Weekend (we flew to Orlando on Thanksgiving Day) when I was 4. . . And part of the reason we planned our upcoming trip for the week after Thanksgiving, to sort of "tie-in" with that trip, since this will be my boys first time staying on property
Well, in the interest of moving thing along I have a couple of things I finished this week and haven't posted yet. Not even sure if I can do this from my iPad, but her goes.
The first is a dress for my little cousin, the bodice is the precious dress and the skirts are from an Ottobre.
IMG_7936 by tricialee22, on Flickr
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Nd I also made a purse for her mother. She used to work with rescues (stays home with her kids right now), and that is why we choose that embroidery.
IMG_7938 by tricialee22, on Flickr
IMG_7944 by tricialee22, on Flickr
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You have inspired me to procrastinate on the embroidery on the t-shirt all day to make this:
No, her dress is far from perfect, but I just DREW it! I am pretty happy with the overall dress and now I am ready to make the matching doll dresses to the big girl Feliz I am going to start tomorrow.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
WARNING: picture overload ahead!
Hi everyone!
I have been SO busy sewing for our upcoming trip (but I have been religiously reading the thread...just not commenting!) I have been SO inspired by you all - I would have never thought to 'frankenpattern'if it hadn't been for you all...so, thank you!
In the interest of moving things along, I thought I'd post a few of my customs that I've been slaving away on for the past few months:
Minnie Mouse dress:
Lilo dress for Ohana Best Friends breakfast:
POTC-inspired bowling shirt for DS:
Jessie-inspired SS:
Cinderella ballgown for MNSSHP:
Prince Charming outfit for MNSSHP:
Incredibles tees for both DH & DS (hand-embroidered...that was exhausting!):
Mickey tie & suspenders tee for DS (also making one for DH!)
I've also made several other outfits that I haven't posted yet...I'll have to add those soon! I'm WHOOPED...but loving creating all these things for my kids.
DD has a party today and it's a new classmate so I had no clue what she liked. When I e-mailed my rsvp I asked her interests and was told: Superheroes, Pirates and Scooby Do! What about princesses. She also likes arts and crafts and reading. I was going to make her an eye spy and get her some books, but for some reason I was so not in the mood to do an eye spy bag. So I came up with this:
Reversible tote bag and art supplies:
Here is the bag reversed -- I got her a sketch pad, paint book, journal and pencil roll:
Here is the pencil roll (npt thrilled with the red binding but didn't feel like making my own and had this on hand -- red is in the fabric too):
And open and filled with twistable colored pencils as I didn't want to have to worry about her having to have a sharpener (I also put a few paint brushes in for her paint book):
I just did on line tuts for both projects, though I did add deco bond to one of the bag fabrics to make it a bit more durable that the tut didn't call for. I never made a crayon or pencil roll up before, but I was pretty happy with it.
And if anyone was reading along closely, I wanted to use some sparkly pirate fabric I had, but I didn't have enough. I had this on hand though so didn't have to run to the store. Would have liked to embroider something, but time was not on my side.
My DD's outfit for animal kingdom. She picked the baby simba for the skirt. She has loved Baby Simba and Baby Nala for a long time (she was really into them when I found the disboards, thus my disname). I bought this fabric and pattern a LONG time ago with the intention of making this set for our next trip. Andrea's recent give outfit inspired me to get it done and I cased her shirt design.
I made this for my DD because we were going to stay at All Star Movies and she wanted to stay in the dalmation section but we are now going to stay at Pop. I think I might have her wear this to Hollywood Studios. I finished this about 12 hours before Heather posted her new 101 Dalmations designs!
This is the first time I tried the peek-a-boo skirt.
Upclose of the embroidery design on the skirt, this design came pre-loaded on my machine. I never use those designs.
Here is an outfit I made my daughter last week. I tested a pattern from a designer I found on Facebook! It was very simple and easy to make...reminds of the simply sweet. The strap isn't wonky in the back...it just from the way she has her arms I guess.... My daughter's pose is courtesy of her kindergarten teacher who has all of these really cute chants they do to celebrate each other...this one is called "Lookin' Good!"
Thanks for looking! Erica
I've been missing for a little while, but I've found me, and I'm still here. I've been reading along, and things are just flying by! Everything has been so incredible! I want to make so many things, I just don't have the time.
I have managed to make a few things lately though...
reversible sewing machine cover with pockets!!!
skirt for Bitty Baby (AG)
Water bottle holders, now to figure out strap attachment...
crayon roll... I was bored one night, and tired of naked crayons.
Nini- it's still really hot and humid here, and they are predicting rain (we'll see), so a poncho and waterproof sunscreen
me too.....I went to check it last night and it did the same thingI will PM Wendy so she can look into it!
I thought I remembered you were 'Bama fansI want to say I saw (I cannot BELIEVE I'm telling you this since I know what it's going to be used for
) crimson & white polka dot at MaryJo's when I was there last . . . You can always call and ask - I did that before my trip to RI to see if they had a material in stock before I drove over . . .they were happy to help
How about I'll still love you for finding it, even if it turns out they don't have it?
Where are those pictures, Kristen??? I want to see!!!!!
I will see if I can get some tomorrow afternoon. I finished the shirts this weekend, and started the princess dress. Got the strips cut out and one applique done. Then I ran out of bobbin thread. I am frustrated that I didn't get more online. It is so much cheaper than our local sewing store. Where do you all buy yours?
My whole family (Mom, Dad, brother, Heather, cousins, aunts, uncles, and their families) went camping this weekend. We had such fun (although, I froze my tushy off in the tent on Friday night!).
So, we are sitting around the campfire and talking about the pictures that people take of themselves in the mirror and post on Facebook. My cousin and I both said that we had never posted a picture like that, so my cousin said, "Let's go in the (public) bathroom and take our picture!" So, I said, "Ok, let's go!" We jumped up and grabbed all the ladies and girls that would come with us (from our group) and proceeded to take this lovely picture:
We were giggling so hard, my cousin could barely take the picture!!!
And, then Heather was roasting ONE hot dog on a two tine stick. So, my cousin told her she was "waisting tine". We figured we needed a picture of that too, so we took this picture and titled it "Just Wating Tine" on Facebook
Ok, so it's not as funny if you weren't there, but that's the kind of stupid fun my family has while camping.
Ok, so it's not as funny if you weren't there, but that's the kind of stupid fun my family has while camping.
Sorry to hear about the missing money. At least your DS's heart is in the right place (even though his approach was not). Too bad it sounds like the money is a lost cause. I wonder if there is a way you can work it out with your DS that he "pays off" part of the money he took by say, having one less McDonald's meal a month for an entire year? I don't know if it will help him learn?
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He is only just learning about the concept of time, so for him all rewards and punishment has to be immediate. (no short term memory and trouble recalling his long term memory) What we have been doing is everything he asks for something (which is constant) we tell hi we can't because we are short some money. Without too much prompting he remembers WHY we are short money and is starting to understand.
Although he did bring me all his broken toys and told me I could sell them for money for Disney!
My whole family (Mom, Dad, brother, Heather, cousins, aunts, uncles, and their families) went camping this weekend. We had such fun (although, I froze my tushy off in the tent on Friday night!).
So, we are sitting around the campfire and talking about the pictures that people take of themselves in the mirror and post on Facebook. My cousin and I both said that we had never posted a picture like that, so my cousin said, "Let's go in the (public) bathroom and take our picture!" So, I said, "Ok, let's go!" We jumped up and grabbed all the ladies and girls that would come with us (from our group) and proceeded to take this lovely picture:
We were giggling so hard, my cousin could barely take the picture!!!
And, then Heather was roasting ONE hot dog on a two tine stick. So, my cousin told her she was "waisting tine". We figured we needed a picture of that too, so we took this picture and titled it "Just Wating Tine" on Facebook
Ok, so it's not as funny if you weren't there, but that's the kind of stupid fun my family has while camping.
How funny...although, I was noticing how strange you people in the north are...we call those things marshmallows you call them hot dogs... (just please....tell me you don't put mustard on those 'hot dogs'!
Looks like you had a lot of fun, but I have to tell you...freezing my self to death on purpose is one of the many reasons I don't do camping!
Well...again I lost some of my quotes. At least I know why this time (it is this stupid keyboard. It has 'learned' my typing style, and it wants me to touch the keys harder but when the arthritis is acting up I don't hit them as hard. Got to get my son in law to turn OFF this feature!!)
We always take a towel from the room to mark our places when waiting for parades as well...although we use them more for wiping wet seats than anything! Funny how wet those seats can get in those very brief rain showers we always get. (of course the long range forecast is showing much more rain this trip!)
Thanks to everyone else that said something about this crazy situation I am finding myself in this time...and to all who offered ideas on things I might forget...and especially to those who are helping us move along!
Today I get to take time out of the busy schedule to go talk with the attorney about my DS care while at school. We are seriously considering a law suit over the 'time out room' they are putting my son in. Locked doors, no lights, sitting on the floor, removing his shoes and socks and belt...oh and I call it a storage closet...no a room! We will probably be home schooling again when we come back from Disney...but want to make sure the attorney feels this is a good idea as well.
3 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes
Nini
Looks great -- though I'm not sure what Monster High is eitherokay here is what I did today.
The Monster Hight Shirt for the girl, she is going to wear it with the pirate skirt I made for our trip.
and this is an 18M shirt I had lying around here that I decided to just add to the etsy store. I have some strange sizes here I am just going to applique and list and try to bring in some money.
now to read some tutorials or browse on pinterest a bit.
Sounds like a fun weekend aside form the cold weather. And those are marshmallows, not hot dogs. And that looks like a yummy strawberry one!My whole family (Mom, Dad, brother, Heather, cousins, aunts, uncles, and their families) went camping this weekend. We had such fun (although, I froze my tushy off in the tent on Friday night!).
So, we are sitting around the campfire and talking about the pictures that people take of themselves in the mirror and post on Facebook. My cousin and I both said that we had never posted a picture like that, so my cousin said, "Let's go in the (public) bathroom and take our picture!" So, I said, "Ok, let's go!" We jumped up and grabbed all the ladies and girls that would come with us (from our group) and proceeded to take this lovely picture:
We were giggling so hard, my cousin could barely take the picture!!!
And, then Heather was roasting ONE hot dog on a two tine stick. So, my cousin told her she was "waisting tine". We figured we needed a picture of that too, so we took this picture and titled it "Just Wating Tine" on Facebook
Ok, so it's not as funny if you weren't there, but that's the kind of stupid fun my family has while camping.
I told myself that once the kids were back in school I would start working again again. Unfortunately as much as I want to I haven't made the time to do it. I'm going to blame Nini that it's all her fault as I'm trying to help move the thread along.Okay I am getting back into my routine of getting up early to do a work out. My life does not reallly allow me time to a gym but I can generally squeeze in a walk at home work out every morning before the kids are up. So I am going to start that today. It also makes me feel better about me all day
She is "Lookin' Good". That dress looks very cute and comfy and your DD is too funny with her little pose.Here is an outfit I made my daughter last week. I tested a pattern from a designer I found on Facebook! It was very simple and easy to make...reminds of the simply sweet. The strap isn't wonky in the back...it just from the way she has her arms I guess.... My daughter's pose is courtesy of her kindergarten teacher who has all of these really cute chants they do to celebrate each other...this one is called "Lookin' Good!"
Thanks for looking! Erica
I saw some light weight rain coats in Walmart for kids. They were near the ponchos and cost about $5 (I think). They had bright yellow and pink. They folded up very small into a holder and were light weight so I don't think they would be too hot. I don't think you could lose a child wearing that raincoat. I think the raincoat is better then a poncho for a child because it actually fits and they don't trip over it or have to hold the arms up.
Love the sewing machine cover. The bitty baby skirt is so cute. The water bottle holders and crayon roll look great.I've been missing for a little while, but I've found me, and I'm still here. I've been reading along, and things are just flying by! Everything has been so incredible! I want to make so many things, I just don't have the time.
I have managed to make a few things lately though...
reversible sewing machine cover with pockets!!!
skirt for Bitty Baby (AG)
Water bottle holders, now to figure out strap attachment...
crayon roll... I was bored one night, and tired of naked crayons.
Nini- it's still really hot and humid here, and they are predicting rain (we'll see), so a poncho and waterproof sunscreen
Kohls has waffle knit long sleeve shirts in toddler sizes in nude . . . I'm thinking of buying one tomorrow just to have (he'll wear it this fall anyway) . . . and NOT attaching the tail to it but tucking in the shirt if that's the route we go - so I can still have him wear the shirt for other things after Halloween (AND to make trips to the potty easier!!! Because he still has to do the "mad dash" )
That is a good idea to keep it separate and the waffle shirt is a good way to go since you can use it again.
Cute t-shirts. That is a good way to use up your t-shirts.okay here is what I did today.
The Monster Hight Shirt for the girl, she is going to wear it with the pirate skirt I made for our trip.
and this is an 18M shirt I had lying around here that I decided to just add to the etsy store. I have some strange sizes here I am just going to applique and list and try to bring in some money.
now to read some tutorials or browse on pinterest a bit.
Sounds like everyone had a fun time. Love the bathroom mirror picture and the fact that the girls still had their bike helmets on.My whole family (Mom, Dad, brother, Heather, cousins, aunts, uncles, and their families) went camping this weekend. We had such fun (although, I froze my tushy off in the tent on Friday night!).
So, we are sitting around the campfire and talking about the pictures that people take of themselves in the mirror and post on Facebook. My cousin and I both said that we had never posted a picture like that, so my cousin said, "Let's go in the (public) bathroom and take our picture!" So, I said, "Ok, let's go!" We jumped up and grabbed all the ladies and girls that would come with us (from our group) and proceeded to take this lovely picture:
We were giggling so hard, my cousin could barely take the picture!!!
And, then Heather was roasting ONE hot dog on a two tine stick. So, my cousin told her she was "waisting tine". We figured we needed a picture of that too, so we took this picture and titled it "Just Wating Tine" on Facebook
Ok, so it's not as funny if you weren't there, but that's the kind of stupid fun my family has while camping.
It is really a shame that the school is treating your son like this. It really scares me that they think this is acceptable.
On a side note: the Walmart flyer that came in the paper this week featured Fabric and other crafts. They said they have fabric in about 2,000 stores but I'm not sure if that just means the creative cuts or the full fabric department. I also saw on add for an office supply store that had Sharpie fabric markers. They are called "Stained" and are specifically for fabrics and I guess the name implies they won't wash out.
Looks great -- though I'm not sure what Monster High is either
Sounds like a fun weekend aside form the cold weather. And those are marshmallows, not hot dogs. And that looks like a yummy strawberry one!
I told myself that once the kids were back in school I would start working again again. Unfortunately as much as I want to I haven't made the time to do it. I'm going to blame Nini that it's all her fault as I'm trying to help move the thread along.
Hmm, and I messed up Nini's quote...
NINI: I will gladly keep my luggage on my lap
I think your school is not capable of taking care of your son. The attorney needs to insist that the school system take proper care of him, even if that means getting him to a school outside your district that is able to handle his needs. I find that type of care abusive.
