Disboutiquers Part 12 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[*Toadstool*]

Hello again! I finally finished the rest of the Bambi outfit. I found some really cool fabric in my stash to make easyfit capris and I put Thumper on the cuff. I added some rick rack to the tee and the cuff and whaaa laaaaa....all done! Get ready for too many Brooklyn's:



And all done:

OK I think I tortured you all enough with this outfit. I hung it up and now I am moving onto the Big Give stuff for the rest of the weekend!

That outfit came out great. Your appliques look perfect!
I would do like you said and put a button there or something like that. THat always works great when I embroider something off center.
Your 3 girls look so cute in their room!

And the set...my first Vida I made the bow too!!!

That is beautiful! I love the rouching on the top!
I am always in awe of everything you make!!!

SEE:

I'm glad that you re-posted this. I had never saw it on your DD. This outfit is perfect!!! Love it!

Those capris are sooo cute!!!
Hope you have a good/safe trip!

I have yet to find a commercial pattern that I would describe as "super easy"!! I think you must just have more experience than most of us on here. I've only been sewing for about 1 1/2 years (my sewing anniversary is in July- the same month I started reading this thread), so the YCMT patterns being in "English" really helps!

for all you're going through with endometriosis. I don't have any info for you, but I hope someone else can help you out.

That outfit is stunning! Ok can you PLEASE tell me how you did that center stitched ruffle????? I was just going to make a tube ruffle down the center and stitch?
Yeah we where I still cry when I think about it! She was well worth the wait BUT right now she is fighting with her brother so I question my sanity!

http://www.roserushbrooke.com/how-to-ruche.html
K rouching is spelled way too many ways when I googled it. That link shows a really neat technique. I've done it the same way she did it on her Vida(well same look at least). You cut a strip of fabric( I usually cut all of those on the bias). Then you finish both edges however you'd prefer. Alot of people use a tiny rolled hem. You can just fold it under and make a small hem too. I've tried doing a tube like someone mentioned and it was just too bulky. I had trouble with it ruffling pretty. After the edges are finished you just run gathering threads down the middle and gather or use your ruffler foot with the middle of the strip in the center. I think this is such a beautiful technique and I am so glad to be reminded of it. That link I posted is such a cute too. I usually buy that sort of stuff by the yard in a pinch, and it is adorable, but expensive!! I think it is Michael Miller that makes trims like that.
Oh, and on the patterns these are the types of patterns that I buy that I consider very easy. Love and Stitches by Debbie Glen is one of my favorite pattern companies. http://www.loveandstitches.com/infants.htm
Her yoke dress is just ingenious. You don't even have to set the sleeves in. I think that is why I love it so much. The way the back of the bodice is done you cut the 2 back pieces on the fold and they are self lined, and your fold lien is the part where you put the buttons and buttonholes on. I just LOVE it!
Here is the one I am talking about http://www.loveandstitches.com/151.htm Oh, and there is a plain bodice too. It just doesn't show them on that picture.
This is one of my favorite patterns as well.
http://www.loveandstitches.com/152.htm
Oh, and I think Childrens Corner are my favorite patterns by far. Their directions and pictures are just great. I am a Childrens Corner pattern a holic!
I can't pick a favorite of those. I love them all.
I guess I need to post pictures of some of the things I make. I am just too lazy to take pictures.
Anywho.. I really insist that some of these are the super easiest patterns EVAR!!!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Have you all heard of Disney Princess books "My Side of the Story" It's the princess stories told from the villains point of view. Lady Tremaine's was my inspiration for this set. Here's a quote from the book jacket...

The rumor that Cinderella's stepfamily tore her lovely dress to shreds so she couldn't go to the ball? According to her stepmother, they were only trying to save Cinderella a lifetime of embarrassment at her fashion faux pas and gently suggesting that she stay at home. (Lady Tremaine says the gown actually looked like it had been sewn together by rodents!)

And the set...my first Vida I made the bow too!!!

I had asked Emily to smile - she was telling me that Lady Tremaine was mean so she shouldn't smile.

And Just Because...

This outfit is to die for. Gorgeous, Gorgeous. I am in awww. I so want to make something similar. But It will have to be more boyish. Maybe Monsters or Star Wars. I will have to let me brain think on it a little while. You have out done yourself. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

 

[Mirb1214]

Have you all heard of Disney Princess books "My Side of the Story" It's the princess stories told from the villains point of view. Lady Tremaine's was my inspiration for this set. Here's a quote from the book jacket...

The rumor that Cinderella's stepfamily tore her lovely dress to shreds so she couldn't go to the ball? According to her stepmother, they were only trying to save Cinderella a lifetime of embarrassment at her fashion faux pas and gently suggesting that she stay at home. (Lady Tremaine says the gown actually looked like it had been sewn together by rodents!)

And the set...my first Vida I made the bow too!!!

I had asked Emily to smile - she was telling me that Lady Tremaine was mean so she shouldn't smile.

And Just Because...

WOW!! This is absolutely beautiful. You always do such an awesome job matching fabric colors. Can you tell me what a "Vida" is? Is it the type of pattern?

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Love the minnie mouse outfit, especially the black, yellow and red skirt! Love that color combo.

Update on baby Samantha from hudsonsinaf (Shannon). She told me to thank you all so much for your prayers!!
I'm just going to copy and paste the group e-mail she sent me:

Tuesday evening we got a call from the pediatrician about the labs they ran on Samantha. Nothing showed up... this is good on one hand, but confusing on the other. Let me try to explain. Normally when your body is fighting an infection, your white blood cells willl increase - not so in hers. Usually with cancers, you willl see changes as well - none. With swelling/inflammation, you will see changes - especially an increase in "C reactive proteins" - not so in hers. While on one hand this sounds great, on the other it is frustrating. We know something is going on, including swelling, yet her bloodwork isn't showing it.

Wednesday - headed to MUSC to the oncology floor. We got there a little before 10, which was our appointment time, checked in and was taken straight to the back. Woohooo we thought - we'll get this appintment started and figure things out. Ummmm not so. After waiting in the waiting room in the back, Sam got called up... for a weight check and blood pressure check. Back to waiting. We were finally seen by the doctor around 1215. She talked with us for a few minutes about what has been going on, looked at Sam, and then told us we needed a CT scan. We had expected that already. Then we were told that a patient coordinator would call us to set it up. What? We weren't doing anything that day? Nope - it could not be scheduled that day. Feeling a little frustrated, Brad, Sam and I left and went and grabbed some lunch and talked over everything. Thank goodness our neighbor and friend, Donna was watching the other three. This was the first time Brad and I could openly talk about everything going on.

Thursday - headed back to the pediatrician's office for a weight check. at 0730. That meant waking everyone up at 0500. AHHHH what an early morning... but we made it. We have to go that early so the "sickies" as the pediatrician calls them, haven't been in the office yet. With not knowing what is going on, we really do not want her sick on top of everything else. Anyways, Sam got weighed and she gained almost a quarter of a pound in two days. WOOOHOOOOO we were excited!I filled him inon the prior day's events and he informed me the waiting on that floor is normal, unless your child is one of the sicker ones that day. I praise God we weren't one of the sicker ones and pray we never will be! He and I then talked about the labs. He was funny talking about the "C-reactive proteins" and how they weren't elevated when "she was supposedly swollen" He said maybe we were just looking at an assymetrical head. Then hew looked at Sam, who wasn't as swollen that morning and was like no - she was definitely swollen that day... Good news is we don't have to go back for a weight check until the following week. Yay That afternoon we were called about the CT scan... it was set up for the following day at 1 PM

Friday - off to MUSC. We get there with a fed. content, sleeping baby. This turns out to be a good thing, because shortly after we register her, she is taken back, laid on the table, wrapped up so she cannot move and is protected, and the CT scan is done. I ask when we will know something. She tells me the pictures will be read that day... the report possibly written that afternoon, and then it has to be sent to the doctor. My heart kinda dropped with the knowledge that we probably wouldn't hear anything until the beginning of next week. Sure enough, we left knowing nothing and we still don't.

So, that is where we are now. On one hand it feels like things are moving kinda slow. I guess because I want answers now On the other hand, things are truly moving quickly. A week has not even gone by yet since we first found out we had to go see the oncologist. Speaking of which - let me apologize - a couple of you have asked me what an oncologisy is... this is a doctor that specializes is cancer. Let me reiterate - we do NOT know that she has cancer. We are only looking into the possibility.

Again, we thank you for your prayers. How awesome it is to know we serve a God that loves us and hears us. He has blessed Brad and I with four beautiful children. I have been asked what Sam or we have done to deserve this, especially if it ends up being cancer. We have not done anything to "deserve" this. God has not caused this. Did He allow it - yes, but we live in a fallen world - where sin and disease are on the rampage. So should we be angry at God? No. God will use this situation in mighty ways. In some manner this situation will be used to bring glory to His Kingdom. Perhaps this is a trial for us, to build us stronger to rely more heavily on Him. Perhaps it is to reach out to someone who does not know Him. I do not know why it is happening, but I do KNOW that God will use it for His Glory. How awesome it is to be used!!!! God has given both Brad and I a peace that only He can give.

Heather..I will continue to keep Samantha and her family in my prayers!

That is too cute, and your girls are adorable!!!

Love this set, and perfect for 1900 Park Fare! Looks like Emily got a haircut...she looks so cute, but I miss seeing those beautiful curls!

I have always love that animal kingdom outfit.


I must have lost some quotes along the way...
Steph...have a great trip tomorrow!! Can't wait to see pictures.

 

[HeatherSue]

WOW Cathy!! I just love it! Those smaller appliques are the hardest to do! They turned out great!
I love browsing through the toys in your girl's room! That barn is really cool!

Oh nooo....that's my fabric store!!!!

More sad news for my fellow South Jersey WalMart fabric shoppers ( Wendy and Mommy2Juliet). The walmart by the Cumberland Mall in Vineland (not the new super) is closing their fabric department. Everything right now is 25% off and they still had a lot of stuff left. I got quite a few things, mostly solids, all the character fabric they had I already have. I did get some of the fairy tale Mary Engelbreit that I wanted and some rubber duckie flannel for $1./yard. I also picked up some of the pre shirred dresses. So sadly the fabric department will be closed by mid-May. So glad I dropped off DH and DD to see Monsters vs Aliens so that I could shop in peace

oh no another one bites the dust!!!!!!

Sorry guys!! It stinks that so many of them are closing!

That is so cute, Leslie! I hope you make lots 'o $$ on it! The Lady Tremain applique looks fantastic!

Emily's haircut looks really cute!

I've never heard of those books. They sound great!

HOW did you do that?!?!?!

There have been LOTS of people that have done that on this thread! It's a pretty common mistake!

 

[HeatherSue]

Her yoke dress is just ingenious. You don't even have to set the sleeves in. I think that is why I love it so much. The way the back of the bodice is done you cut the 2 back pieces on the fold and they are self lined, and your fold lien is the part where you put the buttons and buttonholes on. I just LOVE it!
Here is the one I am talking about http://www.loveandstitches.com/151.htm Oh, and there is a plain bodice too. It just doesn't show them on that picture.
This is one of my favorite patterns as well.
http://www.loveandstitches.com/152.htm
Oh, and I think Childrens Corner are my favorite patterns by far. Their directions and pictures are just great. I am a Childrens Corner pattern a holic!
I can't pick a favorite of those. I love them all.
I guess I need to post pictures of some of the things I make. I am just too lazy to take pictures.
Anywho.. I really insist that some of these are the super easiest patterns EVAR!!!

A-HA!! I was thinking of McCalls, Simplicity, Butterick, and Vogue as the only commercial patterns! I've never tried any of these. But, some of them are really cute!

 

[revrob]

That outfit came out great. Your appliques look perfect!
I would do like you said and put a button there or something like that. THat always works great when I embroider something off center.
Your 3 girls look so cute in their room!


That is beautiful! I love the rouching on the top!
I am always in awe of everything you make!!!

I'm glad that you re-posted this. I had never saw it on your DD. This outfit is perfect!!! Love it!


Those capris are sooo cute!!!
Hope you have a good/safe trip!


http://www.roserushbrooke.com/how-to-ruche.html
K rouching is spelled way too many ways when I googled it. That link shows a really neat technique. I've done it the same way she did it on her Vida(well same look at least). You cut a strip of fabric( I usually cut all of those on the bias). Then you finish both edges however you'd prefer. Alot of people use a tiny rolled hem. You can just fold it under and make a small hem too. I've tried doing a tube like someone mentioned and it was just too bulky. I had trouble with it ruffling pretty. After the edges are finished you just run gathering threads down the middle and gather or use your ruffler foot with the middle of the strip in the center. I think this is such a beautiful technique and I am so glad to be reminded of it. That link I posted is such a cute too. I usually buy that sort of stuff by the yard in a pinch, and it is adorable, but expensive!! I think it is Michael Miller that makes trims like that.
Oh, and on the patterns these are the types of patterns that I buy that I consider very easy. Love and Stitches by Debbie Glen is one of my favorite pattern companies. http://www.loveandstitches.com/infants.htm
Her yoke dress is just ingenious. You don't even have to set the sleeves in. I think that is why I love it so much. The way the back of the bodice is done you cut the 2 back pieces on the fold and they are self lined, and your fold lien is the part where you put the buttons and buttonholes on. I just LOVE it!
Here is the one I am talking about http://www.loveandstitches.com/151.htm Oh, and there is a plain bodice too. It just doesn't show them on that picture.
This is one of my favorite patterns as well.
http://www.loveandstitches.com/152.htm
Oh, and I think Childrens Corner are my favorite patterns by far. Their directions and pictures are just great. I am a Childrens Corner pattern a holic!
I can't pick a favorite of those. I love them all.
I guess I need to post pictures of some of the things I make. I am just too lazy to take pictures.
Anywho.. I really insist that some of these are the super easiest patterns EVAR!!!

I'm off to check out those links! Thanks so much for posting them - I need some new patterns that are simple to make but cute!

 

[revrob]

WOW! Some of those Children's corner paterns are really, really cute! SO, you say they're easy? Which ones have you made? I think I need to place an order - but I'm not sure what to try first.

 

[*Toadstool*]

WOW! Some of those Children's corner paterns are really, really cute! SO, you say they're easy? Which ones have you made? I think I need to place an order - but I'm not sure what to try first.

Shannon, do you have local sewing shop that sells heirloom types of stuff?
I'm not sure what you call that kind of store, but I mean the kind that is not a chain. They usually sells Children's Corner patterns.
I have a few that I consider very easy. Frannie is my current favorite. There is Frannie and Frannie Baby. They are just about the same, but different sizes. It is one of those dresses that you sew right sides together, so it is really quick. Some people have a hard time understanding how to sew the side seams, but it was pretty clear to me from the pictures. I plan on doing a tutorial on sewforum for the dress.
Abbie, Carol, Mary Dee, Lillian, Callie, Kitty, Gigi are some that I have made and I love. Mary Dee is a backwrap jumper style dress. It is VERY popular. I actually have one by Chery Williams that is basically the same pattern, but it just came in bigger sizes. I want to get Sophie. It is new and it has pintucks on it. Those are super easy to do on a serger too.
If you call Children's Corner they help you with any problems you have with the patterns too. They are really great to work with.
http://www.smockingstore.com/cherywilliams/cwwraprndjumperbk.jpg
That is the backwrap dress pattern that I have. I am making one right now for an Easter dress. If you go to that website and go to her patterns you can see the actual pictures of the dresses. That is just the back paper that has all the sizes on it.
http://www.smockingstore.com/cherywilliams/cwbsybk.jpg
I have that one too. I use it for a basic yoke dress. I love the version with the angel sleeves. I need to post the picture of the cindy dress I made with the angel sleeves. It comes out so cute!
You can get some deals on some of these patterns on ebay too btw.
Hubby is fussing at me to go and eat. ttyl

 

[Flea]

We are back from The Wiggles Concert - OMG it was fantastic.

I'm hoping that by posting more I'll feel obligated to sew so i don't feel left out hehe. So last night I pulled out the machine dusted it off, changed the needles and got to work.

I tried my hand at applique - I'm not sure how you ladies do it I don't think i'll be attempting another one - maybe I should have chosen something not so squiggly hehe. But the girls loved it and that's all that matters.

Em in her Henry Top

Izzy in her Dorothy Top

Trying to get a pic of the two of them together is a bit of a nightmare atm - Em won't stand next to izzy when there's a camera so Izzy had to chase her down in the first one and in the 2nd I had to bribe her with food after the show (check out her cool henry legs )

I might attempt a pair of pants tonight for the both of them since the sewing machine is still out

 

[2cutekidz]

Amazing!!!!! I love love love it!!!! I wish I could do something like that!

So cute and colorful!! I am in awe of your applique skills!

My DD9 has the Peter Pan book like that and I love it. I have been looking for inspiration for a stepsisters/Lady Tremain outfit for DD for our mother daughter trip in August. Too bad my applique skills aren't that good. Anyone have any ideas for iron on phrases for a matching set of shirts like this?

OMG!!! Leslie that is awesome!! You keep surprising me. By the way ds won't put any of his stuff on b/c he says we have to wait until we go see toodles. he keeps showing anyone that comes over to the house. Thanks again

Beautiful job!! I love it. I have never seen those books??? Who writes them??

Ok I must find those books!!!! Nikki would flip!

That outfit is stunning! Ok can you PLEASE tell me how you did that center stitched ruffle????? I was just going to make a tube ruffle down the center and stitch?
QUOTE]

Super cute! I just finished my first vida but it is just a practice so no totally cool applique like yours! Emily will look adorable at 1900 Park Fair. I am sure the step sisters will go gaga over it!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! But when did you cut Emily's hair? It is REALLY CUTE!

That is beautiful! I love the rouching on the top!
I am always in awe of everything you make!!!

This outfit is to die for. Gorgeous, Gorgeous. I am in awww. I so want to make something similar. But It will have to be more boyish. Maybe Monsters or Star Wars. I will have to let me brain think on it a little while. You have out done yourself. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Love this set, and perfect for 1900 Park Fare! Looks like Emily got a haircut...she looks so cute, but I miss seeing those beautiful curls!.

That is so cute, Leslie! I hope you make lots 'o $$ on it! The Lady Tremain applique looks fantastic!

Emily's haircut looks really cute!

I've never heard of those books. They sound great!

Thanks so much everyone (sorry if I missed anyone)!! You all now how to make a girl feel good. I had so much fun making this set. The rouched ruffle at the top was an after thought. After it was put together it looked like it need something, so I did the rouching. It's very easy to do. I cut a strip of fabric twice the length that I wanted it (it wasn't a perfectly straight cut - opps! I did an overcast stitch on the edges (I don't have a serger, but my machine has an overcast foot that mimics a rolled hem) sewed a gathering stitch down the middle and gathered the ruffle by hand. Pinned and stitched it in place. Easy Peasy. (I do see in the picture I forgot to take out the gathering stitch!!)

We don't have any trip planned right now, but I would love to see the Steps reaction to this set. Hopefully soon. DH wants to wait another year, I of course want to go sooner.

Emily got her hair cut just this week (Thursday). She's been bothering me for months for a short haircut and would have gone shorter if I had let her. Never fear - her curls are still there. She got the works at the "salon". They washed, cut and styled/straightened her hair. After her shower tomorrow she'll have her curls again.

Here's a link to the books. I didn't know they had a Peter Pan version. I'm not sure if they sell them a DHS, but they are licensend Disney Princess books.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=e...a=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

 

[2cutekidz]

OMG!!! Leslie that is awesome!! You keep surprising me. By the way ds won't put any of his stuff on b/c he says we have to wait until we go see toodles. he keeps showing anyone that comes over to the house. Thanks again

Awww...Thanks. LOL! Your DS sound like he's pretty excited about the trip. It's coming up soon! I can't wait to see everything you've made for your trip.

 

[MouseTriper]

Yeah we where I still cry when I think about it! She was well worth the wait BUT right now she is fighting with her brother so I question my sanity!

LOL.....

We are back from The Wiggles Concert - OMG it was fantastic.

I'm hoping that by posting more I'll feel obligated to sew so i don't feel left out hehe. So last night I pulled out the machine dusted it off, changed the needles and got to work.

I tried my hand at applique - I'm not sure how you ladies do it I don't think i'll be attempting another one - maybe I should have chosen something not so squiggly hehe. But the girls loved it and that's all that matters.

Em in her Henry Top

Izzy in her Dorothy Top

Trying to get a pic of the two of them together is a bit of a nightmare atm - Em won't stand next to izzy when there's a camera so Izzy had to chase her down in the first one and in the 2nd I had to bribe her with food after the show (check out her cool henry legs )

I might attempt a pair of pants tonight for the both of them since the sewing machine is still out

Oh my goodness, your girls look so dang cute. They are adorable. You did a great job on the shirts!!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hello Ladies,
Well its 11pm my time and it was a weird day today. The weather warmed up really nicely- i was so excited it was in the high 60s today, but with a breeze. The good weather usually puts me in a good mood, but I have been feeling really grumpy and tired
We went to 5 Guys Burgers and Fries for lunch and i made a pig of myself- ate too much. All day my stomach had been feeling tight or crampy. I didnt have any contractions last time- maybe these are braxton hicks??????
Naturally when I tried to rest, everytime I would doze off- even at an upright angle my reflux would start to kick in and wake me up. Grrrrrr.

We got to watch Beauty and the Beast tonight- I just love that movie. I adore Belle- she's intelligent, speaks up for herself, loves others deeply (like her Dad and the Beast)loves to read, rides a horse well and her hair is almost always in place (except when the wolves attack) LOL! Megan (ALMOST 3) tells me I look like Belle and I should be Belle for Halloween and she's going as Clifford the Big Red Dog. God bless that child- A. That she thinks I look like Belle and B. That she thinks I'm capable of making a Clifford costume. Now why couldn't she pick a princess to be????

This evening I worked a little more on the Pooh quilt for the twin bed. I really hate the way this has to be put together...I had to sew wide borders together to form a frame, then sew 2 large pieces of fabric together and place over the "hole" of the frame, then free hand draw the "scalloped" edge- it's what i call wavy- but the instructions call it scallop. I had to tape the "frame" to my floor, then take up the big inner piece, cut along the line I just drew. In the meantime my dogs keep walking across the frame and messing it up- I finally took it off the floor.
Next up- press 1/4" edge in on the "center pieces" and then tape the frame backdown, baste my center in the hole (without causing any bubbling) and then blanket stitch the edges. THEN I will start making Pooh's body and appliquing.
Im soooo tempted to put it aside and whip up a Itty Bitty- that pattern is printed and ready to go and looks SO quick- but NO! I must stay on track! ONE project at a time.

Oh- I recently bought the Lettie pattern from Children's Corner- part of the china doll outfit package. And I want to make the top. I dont think their directions are as easy AKA detailed as Carla Cs (but what pattern is???) But I think they are an far better alternative to some of the McCalls, etc- Im always turned on my commercial patterns and it seems I get into so many and get frustrated, although I think the Feliz- which seemed easy for a while and then at the end I was ready to shoot myself. i would NEVER have finished that if not for the online tutorial- I didnt even bother with the "text"
I don't do well with text only instructions- I have to have pictures.

I haven't decided if I'm going to church tomorrow, but I guess I should head to bed.

 

[DisneyKings]

I bought some of the princess pillowcases since ya'll have made some really cute things with them. I think I'm going to use CarlaC's simply sweet top with the ruffle & then make a flouncy skirt with the patterned material. Is there anything special I need to know before I start with the pillowcases? I was planning on just cutting out the top front from the pillowcase & the back from a coordinating material. I'd appreciate any advice if you think there's a better way to do it or better pattern (I also thought about the a-line...)!

I'm hoping things come together a little quicker now that my machine has been serviced--they said a lot of things were out of whack. I also bought a new ruffler foot--now to figure it out! I have less than 2 weeks until we go see Disney on Ice. I'm planning matching Ariel or Tinkerbell outfits for both girls.

 

[*Toadstool*]

Em in her Henry Top

Izzy in her Dorothy Top

Wow! You did a great job. I would have never guessed those were your first appliques. You are brave!
Love the dino tail and the octopuss thingie they are holding/wearing.

Hello Ladies,
Well its 11pm my time and it was a weird day today. The weather warmed up really nicely- i was so excited it was in the high 60s today, but with a breeze. The good weather usually puts me in a good mood, but I have been feeling really grumpy and tired
We went to 5 Guys Burgers and Fries for lunch and i made a pig of myself- ate too much. All day my stomach had been feeling tight or crampy. I didnt have any contractions last time- maybe these are braxton hicks??????
Naturally when I tried to rest, everytime I would doze off- even at an upright angle my reflux would start to kick in and wake me up. Grrrrrr.

We got to watch Beauty and the Beast tonight- I just love that movie. I adore Belle- she's intelligent, speaks up for herself, loves others deeply (like her Dad and the Beast)loves to read, rides a horse well and her hair is almost always in place (except when the wolves attack) LOL! Megan (ALMOST 3) tells me I look like Belle and I should be Belle for Halloween and she's going as Clifford the Big Red Dog. God bless that child- A. That she thinks I look like Belle and B. That she thinks I'm capable of making a Clifford costume. Now why couldn't she pick a princess to be????

This evening I worked a little more on the Pooh quilt for the twin bed. I really hate the way this has to be put together...I had to sew wide borders together to form a frame, then sew 2 large pieces of fabric together and place over the "hole" of the frame, then free hand draw the "scalloped" edge- it's what i call wavy- but the instructions call it scallop. I had to tape the "frame" to my floor, then take up the big inner piece, cut along the line I just drew. In the meantime my dogs keep walking across the frame and messing it up- I finally took it off the floor.
Next up- press 1/4" edge in on the "center pieces" and then tape the frame backdown, baste my center in the hole (without causing any bubbling) and then blanket stitch the edges. THEN I will start making Pooh's body and appliquing.
Im soooo tempted to put it aside and whip up a Itty Bitty- that pattern is printed and ready to go and looks SO quick- but NO! I must stay on track! ONE project at a time.

Oh- I recently bought the Lettie pattern from Children's Corner- part of the china doll outfit package. And I want to make the top. I dont think their directions are as easy AKA detailed as Carla Cs (but what pattern is???) But I think they are an far better alternative to some of the McCalls, etc- Im always turned on my commercial patterns and it seems I get into so many and get frustrated, although I think the Feliz- which seemed easy for a while and then at the end I was ready to shoot myself. i would NEVER have finished that if not for the online tutorial- I didnt even bother with the "text"
I don't do well with text only instructions- I have to have pictures.

I haven't decided if I'm going to church tomorrow, but I guess I should head to bed.

Wow.. I don't think quilts are usually put together that way huh? Sounds like a pain! I don't understand why the border part would be made first. Is that what you are saying??
I used the Mandarin yoke top dress pattern from Sew Beautiful for my DD's Mardi Gras outfit. That pattern took some figuring out on my part! I lost the magazine after I had it cut out...
I plan on getting the kit. I just adore that fabric!! I wanted to make a test pattern before making the real deal. I really like how it came out though. When are you going to make yours? I can't wait to see it!

My DD's crib is gone. She is over 3 years old and has slept in her crib just about every night since she was born. She's never tried to climb out of it or anything. I'm really sad to see her crib go!! She is sleeping on just the mattress tonight. We have to wait until her Pa pere(french for grandpa.. my dad) comes home and puts the final coats of poly on her bed before we can bring it into the house. So hopefully it will be in about a week from now. I'm not sure how she will transition from sleeping in her crib into a big girl bed all in one swoop. I hope it goes well. I'm probably more sad about it than her. I just can't get over how fast it goes. I'm sad to think I might not have another either.
I hope she feels like a in her castle bed though.

We have Easter pictures tomorrow at the same place I took her to get the fairy picture in my siggy.
I'll try to post a picture of the proof if I can. I need to make pantaloons to go under her dress tonight. Why do I always forget little things like that? *sigh*

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I bought some of the princess pillowcases since ya'll have made some really cute things with them. I think I'm going to use CarlaC's simply sweet top with the ruffle & then make a flouncy skirt with the patterned material. Is there anything special I need to know before I start with the pillowcases? I was planning on just cutting out the top front from the pillowcase & the back from a coordinating material. I'd appreciate any advice if you think there's a better way to do it or better pattern (I also thought about the a-line...)!

I'm hoping things come together a little quicker now that my machine has been serviced--they said a lot of things were out of whack. I also bought a new ruffler foot--now to figure it out! I have less than 2 weeks until we go see Disney on Ice. I'm planning matching Ariel or Tinkerbell outfits for both girls.

Im sure others will chime in...
I find for any fabric that I have a picture I want centered, etc I have a better chance of getting it right if I take carla's pattern, make a template on the fold, and then open- then lay that flat on top of what I want to cut. I use patternease, that way I can use it over and over again if I wish.

prewash of course.
good luck- can't wait to see!!

 

[phins_jazy]

Hi guys! Love the minnie outfits! I just bought some more dots tonight to round out my minnie dot stash. Our walmarts here in town are getting rid of their fabric depts too. I'm so sad.

The kiddos have been sick so I haven't had a chance to sew like I wanted this weekend. We've got some sort of a weird bug and the kids have all had turns being sick for 24-48 hours and then it's out of their system entirely. I'm just ready for it to end!!!! A girl can only do so many loads of laundry in a day!!

Stroller Question.....

Would any of you disboutiquers be interested in a stroller swap? I'm thinking of starting my own swap with two brand new double jogging strollers but I wanted to see if there was any interest here first. I think I'm going to go with the Instep suburban safari double strollers. I've got a single instep jogging stroller and I love it. Please let me know if you'd be interested in something like this.....or that I'm crazy for wanting to start one! LOL!!!

 

[*Toadstool*]

I just put brand new washed pottery barn kids sheets on my DD's mattress. I go and put the fitted sheet on and it looks so nice. I then put the flat sheet on and realize.... They made the top part of the sheet on the wrong side of the print. The castles and carriages are upsidedown!!! I paid alot of money for these sheets. I am wondering if pottery barn will replace them. They are out of stock online. I guess I could unpick the hem and rehem the otherside. That would be alot of ripping! I didn't really want to sew on sheets that I paid that much for.
The part with the hem usually is the part that is closest to your head right???
The bottom part of the sheet has a big tag on it too. So I assume I am doing it right. I've never bought printed sheets before. Maybe they are all backwards???

 

[jessica52877]

Anyone made a shopping cart cover? I looked through the bookmarks and didn't see anything and also googled which brought up a few places to buy one. I am mainly interested to hear how you liked it and what patterned you used or just your opinion on them in general. They all look so big and sloppy. Is it just me?

Also did you make button holes and thread the strap through it from the cart? The strap is the grossest part to me.