I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!)
without the sash
linnette
I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
without the sash
linnette
I hope everyone who is sick will get to feeling better soon.
Yeah - Harry Hines, that's what I was thinking of.
I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
linnette
Good idea, I'll do it that way; I just hate freehanding pieces like that; that are exact kwim? I can't believe the S people stopped making that pattern! uggghhh. Thanks though! I'm just gonna keep repeating, I think I can over and over LOLThat would have been me!
I'm not sure where you could find a pattern. However, it's pretty much just a piece with points cut out. It would be fairly simple to free hand. Fold a piece of paper, trace out half of the design, cut it out, walah! Pattern! Did that make sense?
That is going to be gorgeous! I really like the thinner strips between.A little advice, or opinions needed. I am working on DD's princess dress for one of the princess breakfasts... I've gotten all the appliques done and the embroidery and just finished cutting the pieces and now I am second guessing myself. I loved these fabrics when I bought them, but now I am having second thoughts about them together. Also I was doing the print fabric half the width of the princess pieces, but now I can't decide if that looks right or not. I have a total of 8 princesses, and I was trying to keep it from having to be ruffled so much that you couldn't see them, that is why I went with half size. I have enough of the fabric to cut new pieces if you think it looks funny. I would love your alls opinions before I get it all together, I am afraid I will second guess myself when I finish, so I would rather ask now. These are just some of the pieces, there will be 8 princesses total, but it was too wide for a picture.
Super Cute!!!!I really love it just the way you have it! It is gorgeous, I can't wait to see the finished product! I made this 7 dwarves skirt with narrower strips between the dwarves. I do that a lot. I like the look of it.
Congrats on your SAHM status!
the princesses tutu's 
(2yrds) some
:worship the 7 dwarfs skirt
it makes the dress even more special....
when I asked for a suggestion he recommended SEWING!!!!
this was me...
...If he only knew the cause of my stress has to do with sewing (I've been asked to make a pattern for jeans and feeling bad not wanting to say NO I committed myself , now I am stressing as I know that is way, way over me
)
3huskymom: Do you know if there any more dalmatian fabric available...I would love
I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
without the sash
linnette
Hope you get over it quickly!Beautiful! Love the kite fabric!!!I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
without the sash
linnette
I LOVE those!!! That is such a cute idea!!! What a cute little twist on the easy fits!!! I want to try that for Lyddie!I stalled out yesterday on DDs shorts.... I didn't like the way the ruffle looked so I am now trying to decide if they are long enough without.
So, this morning I got to work on some capri's... with drawstrings just above the cuff. I have some like this and was thinking how cute they would be on her.... I used the Easy fit for the basic pants and winged the rest.....
I like them... not love, but they are growing on me. I wish I had made them longer. I need to tinker a bit with the drawstrings... they might be to long.
I thought about just putting the drawstrings thru the bottom cuff.... maybe next time I feel like trying something crazy
I just LOVE that skirt!!!! Thanks for posting it again!
I absolutely LOVE this!!! It is so cute!! It looks great like it is, with the thinner strips!A little advice, or opinions needed. I am working on DD's princess dress for one of the princess breakfasts... I've gotten all the appliques done and the embroidery and just finished cutting the pieces and now I am second guessing myself. I loved these fabrics when I bought them, but now I am having second thoughts about them together. Also I was doing the print fabric half the width of the princess pieces, but now I can't decide if that looks right or not. I have a total of 8 princesses, and I was trying to keep it from having to be ruffled so much that you couldn't see them, that is why I went with half size. I have enough of the fabric to cut new pieces if you think it looks funny. I would love your alls opinions before I get it all together, I am afraid I will second guess myself when I finish, so I would rather ask now. These are just some of the pieces, there will be 8 princesses total, but it was too wide for a picture.
You couldn't move the cradle to the side of your bed could you? I found that easier than at the end of the bed. We tried it both ways with Corey. Oh no!! Get better soon!
I LOVE this so much!!! It is just adorable!!! That kite fabric would be perfect for Tessa!!! Where did you find it!!!I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
linnette
I hope you enjoy staying home.
Have fun sewing! teresa: did you do the dress for Arminda? I had tears when I read about the quilt and fabric find, oh my, what are the chances you will find the same fabric!!!!
Linnette
I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
linnette
My little baby girl, going to middle school! 
They both look great! Love the white and blue one!! Your baby girl is adorable!!I have made two pettiskirts using chiffon from afc-express and an interpretation of the martha stewart tutorial. I also got some great ideas from Flea's tutorial on her blog (for the second one)! They both turned out nice, but the second one is better and I love it! I made them for my 9 month old little girl and used just shy of 4 yards for a petti about 8 inches long. So, in other words it takes a bit more than Martha says. But since it is pretty cheap chiffon, it's okay. I don't buy their satin, cause it seems expensive - I just get some from Hancock's or JoAnns. You don't use very much of it anyway.
This was my first:
Jess
Great Ideas!! My favs are the giselle and the esmerelda!Trying photos again!
Giselle--Enchanted Tutu--Central Park Dress
Snow White Tutu
Ariel Tutu
Esmeralda--Hunchback of Notre Dame Tutu
Made Minnie Mouse and Tinkerbell tutus for DD's 2nd birthday (though less full than these) and she wore them all day (ha! 1 at a time that is!) every day on her birthday trip last fall. I kept thinking up designs for character tutus and ended up making (so far) 10 different characters, with designs for at least 20 more. Very fun for me and DD of course loves my hobby
I resized to "medium"--the xl was distorting the thread--hope that's ok!
I think they look great! Very cute!I stalled out yesterday on DDs shorts.... I didn't like the way the ruffle looked so I am now trying to decide if they are long enough without.
So, this morning I got to work on some capri's... with drawstrings just above the cuff. I have some like this and was thinking how cute they would be on her.... I used the Easy fit for the basic pants and winged the rest.....
I like them... not love, but they are growing on me. I wish I had made them longer. I need to tinker a bit with the drawstrings... they might be to long.
I thought about just putting the drawstrings thru the bottom cuff.... maybe next time I feel like trying something crazy
If you're worried about it being to long and gathered to much go with the narrower strips. Otherwise I think you did and awesome Job!! I like the strip fabric I think all the colors go really well together and the crowns are very fitting!A little advice, or opinions needed. I am working on DD's princess dress for one of the princess breakfasts... I've gotten all the appliques done and the embroidery and just finished cutting the pieces and now I am second guessing myself. I loved these fabrics when I bought them, but now I am having second thoughts about them together. Also I was doing the print fabric half the width of the princess pieces, but now I can't decide if that looks right or not. I have a total of 8 princesses, and I was trying to keep it from having to be ruffled so much that you couldn't see them, that is why I went with half size. I have enough of the fabric to cut new pieces if you think it looks funny. I would love your alls opinions before I get it all together, I am afraid I will second guess myself when I finish, so I would rather ask now. These are just some of the pieces, there will be 8 princesses total, but it was too wide for a picture.
I can measure a 12 month shirt or outfit if you want. They're all laying on tables in my garage!I need some help I am making my DN a TuTu dress for her birthday she is on the small side and I want it to be a surprise so I cannot measure the bean so I need help, here is a pic of her from last week,
That suit was 12mos. I am thinking 20in for her chest and 12 in Long
Great Job Linnette!! Both colors are look wonderful! Can I ask about what size is that dress and how much bias tape you used?I made this pattern today for a wrap dress and this is the sample test I made
I am undecided about what color for the sash ( obi-like) I borrowed the yellow one I made , the red/polka dots is just a piece of fabric , and I am thinking maybe a red one with yellow pipping..(have to go buy red fabric!!
without the sash
linnette
Lucas' teacher cried on the last day of preschool while she read a story about a racoon going off to school. It was very sweet. And when she let the tears flow we all let them go!Being a horribe procrastinator, I put off these outfits until the last minute and had to sew them all on Tuesday!!!
For Alexis for the Big Give:
Snow White:
and, I added a little cape:
Then, I made Arminda's 5th grade graduation dress out of the quilt matching material. There were a few moments of panic when we couldn't find the fabric, but it was located behind the couch!!!
She wanted to wear the lei from the Polynesian in her hair!
I went to her graduation today. Heather cried at the beginning and I cried at the end!
And, after I finished Arminda's dress, I started on Lydia's. Cute story about Lydia's dress: I was asking Lydia on Saturday if she wanted me to make her a new dress for the last day of school. She said, "Yes, I want you to make me one with frowny faces on it!" She was not happy to have to leave her wonderful teacher! I was very sad about that too!!!
But, instead of the frowny faces, I decided on a beachy dress, because they were have a "beach" party at school:
And the fanny pack story for Karen! I too Arminda out today after she got home. And, do you know what she INSISTED on wearing over her pretty little dress??????
A FANNY PACK!!!
I begged and I pleaded for her to take it off, but she would NOT! So, Karen, I thought of you again today!!!
Did you read that people???? FINALLY! A kindred spirit!Do you like pink boas by any chance???
How exciting! Congrats Carla!
Oh no.. I only have 3 yards of the chiffon. Can I order more and it will work, or can it not be pieced together??? I want it to be fluffy! I have the pink in the first picture. Love the second one though. How adorable!I have made two pettiskirts using chiffon from afc-express and an interpretation of the martha stewart tutorial. I also got some great ideas from Flea's tutorial on her blog (for the second one)! They both turned out nice, but the second one is better and I love it! I made them for my 9 month old little girl and used just shy of 4 yards for a petti about 8 inches long. So, in other words it takes a bit more than Martha says. But since it is pretty cheap chiffon, it's okay. I don't buy their satin, cause it seems expensive - I just get some from Hancock's or JoAnns. You don't use very much of it anyway.
This was my first:
This, my second. It is much fuller. I changed a few settings. I find them really easy, just time consuming. This is the best picture of it I have right now.
Jess
That is really cute! I have a Children's Corner pattern with pants that are very similar.
Thanks! I will remember that.
Very pretty ribbon. I think it will look great. Cupcakes seem to be very popular.I am going to make my DN a tutu Dress for her First Birthday, I was thinking White, Hot Pink and Blue to match her bow with this ribbon.
What do you think?
Wow.. You went all out on that Big Give outfit. It looks great. I love Snow White.Being a horribe procrastinator, I put off these outfits until the last minute and had to sew them all on Tuesday!!!
For Alexis for the Big Give:
Snow White:
and, I added a little cape:
Then, I made Arminda's 5th grade graduation dress out of the quilt matching material. There were a few moments of panic when we couldn't find the fabric, but it was located behind the couch!!!
She wanted to wear the lei from the Polynesian in her hair!
I went to her graduation today. Heather cried at the beginning and I cried at the end!
And, after I finished Arminda's dress, I started on Lydia's. Cute story about Lydia's dress: I was asking Lydia on Saturday if she wanted me to make her a new dress for the last day of school. She said, "Yes, I want you to make me one with frowny faces on it!" She was not happy to have to leave her wonderful teacher! I was very sad about that too!!!
But, instead of the frowny faces, I decided on a beachy dress, because they were have a "beach" party at school:
And the fanny pack story for Karen! I too Arminda out today after she got home. And, do you know what she INSISTED on wearing over her pretty little dress??????
A FANNY PACK!!!
I begged and I pleaded for her to take it off, but she would NOT! So, Karen, I thought of you again today!!!
I love the dresses! I just cleaned out my closet and found not one but 2 Fanny packs!!Being a horribe procrastinator, I put off these outfits until the last minute and had to sew them all on Tuesday!!!
For Alexis for the Big Give:
Snow White:
and, I added a little cape:
Then, I made Arminda's 5th grade graduation dress out of the quilt matching material. There were a few moments of panic when we couldn't find the fabric, but it was located behind the couch!!!
She wanted to wear the lei from the Polynesian in her hair!
I went to her graduation today. Heather cried at the beginning and I cried at the end!
And, after I finished Arminda's dress, I started on Lydia's. Cute story about Lydia's dress: I was asking Lydia on Saturday if she wanted me to make her a new dress for the last day of school. She said, "Yes, I want you to make me one with frowny faces on it!" She was not happy to have to leave her wonderful teacher! I was very sad about that too!!!
But, instead of the frowny faces, I decided on a beachy dress, because they were have a "beach" party at school:
And the fanny pack story for Karen! I too Arminda out today after she got home. And, do you know what she INSISTED on wearing over her pretty little dress??????
A FANNY PACK!!!
I begged and I pleaded for her to take it off, but she would NOT! So, Karen, I thought of you again today!!!
How exciting! Congrats Carla!
Oh no.. I only have 3 yards of the chiffon. Can I order more and it will work, or can it not be pieced together??? I want it to be fluffy! I have the pink in the first picture. Love the second one though. How adorable!
Oh cool.. didn't know they sold them in the stores. We don't have a Target in our little town. I have to go to New Orleans to get to Target. Hubby doesn't like me going there. Surely he won't understand my need for milk crates.
That is really cute! I have a Children's Corner pattern with pants that are very similar.
Thanks! I will remember that.
Very pretty ribbon. I think it will look great. Cupcakes seem to be very popular.
Aww.. hope you feel better.
Miranda -
Not sure if I posted this dress. I doubt it. I decided to upload it to photobucket, so I thought I would share. I made this for our trips to the aquarium. I love going there, and Hannah finally likes it too..
In the first one we had stopped at the Louisiana Children's Museum after the aquarium. She is in the restaurant cooking us dinner. I guess we are having.. um... breadsticks? I think that is what it is.
Here is one of my 3 stitch outs for the sewing mouse. I have come to understand she is Mary... I guess.
No matter how many times I stitched it out the outline on the bottom of the dress wouldn't come out right. I kept messing with the design, and it would be off in another place. I give up.. I'm deleting the outline.
I didn't delete my jump threads as I went, so that is why it looks kinda fuzzy. I couldn't find my little sharp snippers anywhere. I will stitch this out onto my shirt tomorrow with the Disboutiquers attached. I took it off for Hannah's shirt.
