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

[ncmomof2]

These are all gorgeous! I love them. Did you use a pattern or did you design it? I love the fabrics that you chose and the button closure is adorable.

I started making bags with a fat quarter pattern from YouCanMakeIt. From there I made some changes and varied the sizes for the totes and diaper bags. They have been great gifts!

 

[DisneyMom5]

I'm pretty darn sick today (cold type crud), and slept all afternoon,
and don't feel like typing it up right now,
but since I had forgotten all about Mrs. Heather and the Squirrel
until she mentioned it
I will have to let you all in on it later!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Wendy- i would think it would be easy to attach the skirt- If you were using the simply sweet i would use the natural waist length and then keep in mind the skirt will have seam allowances based on the assumption that you would be encasing with elastic, or finishing etc. So you may want to keep that in mind.
I have never frankenpatterned anything- can't wait to see the results!!!


Guess what I did today??

A new Janome dealer opened up and they are a sewing machine place- not a quilting place with a sewing machine. So he had all sorts of feet.
I was able to get the Ultimate Ruffler Foot (which is compatible with my Kenmore) and he even showed me how to use it. I also got a piping foot- but he actually said that you can use a zipper foot as well. and I got a button foot too- they were both inexpensive. I'm so excited- I FINALLY own a ruffler foot!! It was $39.95 and I know how to use it.

One, eh-hem funny thing. This guy who was there was a little quirky, but hey who cares, he's giving me free lessons, right? So I have my little demo and then he shows me the back room of fabric- they are just getting started, but I find some great pooh appliques, and go to the counter and ask about some scissors and then WHAM- it hits me- the WORST smelling fart and there's no air circulation in the store. OH MY!! I tried holding my breath discreetly, and he's not moving fast enough for me at this point.
I never let on, but boy was it hard. Blech- I STILL swear I have the smell in nose. All in all it was really pretty funny!

What an incredible day- 66 here today- Ahhhhhh!!!

 

[revrob]

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.

So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.

Here's one pant leg I got done:

That is so cool! I've not appliqued on towel before, but I've made shorts out of towels for my DS for when he gets out of the pool. He loves them! ANYWAY! Have you tried using a spray bottle with water in it? I'm thinking just spritz the area that has water solvy on it? It seems like I've read that somewhere, but I couldn't swear to it.

 

[jessica52877]

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.

So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.

Here's one pant leg I got done:

That is so cool! I've not appliqued on towel before, but I've made shorts out of towels for my DS for when he gets out of the pool. He loves them! ANYWAY! Have you tried using a spray bottle with water in it? I'm thinking just spritz the area that has water solvy on it? It seems like I've read that somewhere, but I couldn't swear to it.

I have read to just run it under water or get a wet wash cloth (pretty wet) and wipe away. I have always just done them for us so tossed them in the washer!

I KNOW I wouldn't have the patience to pick pick pick like Carla! But that would probably leave it looking the best.

 

[LisaZoe]

Oh my goodness, that is cool!

To get the solvy off, I usually just stick a needle in near the seams and pick, pick, pick. It is a pain, but eventually it comes off.

Thanks, Carla. Zoe has even put in an order for a towel cover-up... although she wants a dress rather than shorts.

I used my seam ripper and long tweezers to get near the seams but I seemed to keep catching the loops of the towel and pulled those before I realized. It definitely works well for the sections covered by the applique, though.

That is so cool! I've not appliqued on towel before, but I've made shorts out of towels for my DS for when he gets out of the pool. He loves them! ANYWAY! Have you tried using a spray bottle with water in it? I'm thinking just spritz the area that has water solvy on it? It seems like I've read that somewhere, but I couldn't swear to it.

Oh, I'll try that. I bit it would work to get rid of any that isn't covered by stitching.

I'd never thought about appliqueing on a towel but someone on a board said she was looking for some appliqued towel sets. I'd already been planning to do this design so I picked up a towel to experiment on. Some sections of the applique shifted a little after I fused it in place. I think the webbing just stuck to the loops which still allowed for some movement. All in all, though, I'm pleased with the results.

 

[LisaZoe]

I have read to just run it under water or get a wet wash cloth (pretty wet) and wipe away. I have always just done them for us so tossed them in the washer!

I KNOW I wouldn't have the patience to pick pick pick like Carla! But that would probably leave it looking the best.

Yeah, I don't have the patience to try to get every last bit. Since I've already snagged a few loops, I think the piece would end up looking worse at the end. I think I'll use this pair as a test of different ways to remove the Solvy. I want to avoid actually washing these if I can as I wouldn't be able to do that until the edges are finished and I want to take photos while each leg can be laid flat.

 

[*Toadstool*]

Thanks!! I think I started with the large on the hat, but it got sized waaaay down.

I haven't made a patchwork with squares yet. I do make tiered twirl tops though...

I usually use fat quarters when I make them and cut the strips from them. so the strips are usually 18 or 22 inches long - the width depends on the length I want the top/skirt. I think I've posted directions on how to make these, but I can PM you or post them again if you want.

Those are 2 of my favorites you have made. They are just stunning!
Please post directions!! Or did I miss it??

I posted this yesterday and hope someone knows where to get an extra foot thingy.

Did you check www.allbrands.com?

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My snowman....

DH's snowman...

There is something to be said for being from Ohio and know how to build a snowman...but he can't make sweet tea!!!!

Awww.. My DD wants to make a snowman so badly! It doesn't snow here though. It has only snowed here twice in my lifetime. Your snowmen are so cute! I am jealous!

That sounds easy enough. I think that I will give it a try tonight. Thanks for the instructions. The only instructions I could find online have armholes and I don't like those, because they don't come out right for me.

There is a trick to making the armholes. If you fold the fabric for the pillowcase to where both of the armhole areas are on top of each other you just draw the shape of the armhole and then cut through both layers of fabric so that you have the same size armhole on both sides.
I can try to find the tutorial I used when making the ones I made. I make them for other people. I haven't made one for Hannah yet. I just don't like them that much. THey do sew together quicker than any dress I have ever made though. I make mine different that the way the other girls posted. I don't attach straps or anything like that. Depending on how I make it... I either cut a slit or leave an opening in the back to make sort of a keyhole opening/placket. I make a casing on the front and on the back and pass a ribbon through the front and the back casing to where the ends both come out in the back and I tie it in the middle. Does that make sense? Probably not.. LOL Then I either put some elastic in the front or sew down the ribbon some. Someone said you are supposed to sew it down some just because you don't want the child pulling on the ribbon and choking. I can't imagine my DD even trying to do that, but I started doing it for other peoples safety. I have made several of these, but I never take pictures. Sorry that I don't make sense!

I never know where to put the straps, that's what I get hung up on.

Thanks for reposting the directions though!

Read what I said above ^^
I don't make straps.... I never knew people made pillowcase dresses with straps. I have only seen them done with the ribbon casing.

Yes, perfectly! I don't know why I get so worried about not having them evenly spaced or something. I am a weirdo.

I actually did make one last summer, it came out ok. I didn't put on fake buttons, maybe that's why I wasn't thrilled with it!

I think yours is really cute. I like them on other peoples children, but I don't like it on mine. They just don't do anything for me. I tend to like a more complicated dress on DD I guess..

Just made some Easter bows~

Cute bows!

I'm such a SNOB....such a snob. But I know you guys would understand (a little). You all know about my friend passing away. Well her DH was asking me back in November about Disney advice. He never mentioned it again. Sat he left for Disney and told me about it the night before. Now he's posted a couple of pics online (they are there right now) and they have Aisling's old hand-me-downs on. But they aren't cute Disney ones or her old customs (which I so would have let them borrow). I seriously want to FedEx cute clothes to the hotel! I'm mad at myself for being such a snob. These kids lost their mother, there are clearly more important things in life. But I'm convinced their mother is going to haunt me for letting them look like that on vacation

Aww...

sister


belle

Linnette

Really cute as always! You are so creative!
Hope you feel better.

The kids wanted me to post these but then DS would hardly cooperate with the picture taking. Of course, he has asked a million times if I've shared it with you guys yet. Anyway, started this for DS at about 11pm on Monday night. The letters were a pain in the you know what. I really need to move to larger appliques.

Here is DD and her friend in the outfits. They were a huge hit at school. Sorry, you guys are probably sick of seeing this dress!

Those kids look sooo cute!!! I love the outfits!

Here is my patchwork skirt. I took all of this time making sure the characters were placed perfectly in the center of each square. A lot of fabric gets wasted this way! As you can see, once it is gathered, you can't really see all of the characters well. I either needed to do bigger squares, or less, so they weren't gathered so much. Oh and DD hates the top. "It's white Mommy. It is not fancy enough."

Here she is "posing" again?!?! This may be her signature pose I am afraid

Haha! That is so cute! I love her signature pose! That skirt was a great idea. What a great way to use all your disney scraps! I would just be thrilled if my DD would pose at all.

here is Jenna this morning on the way out the door for school. The bow in her hair is from Kelly. She has already worn it twice this week and she wore it several times last week. She really likes the bow. The jacket that she is wearing I got at Wal-Mart yesterday morning. It was marked down from $16 to $5. Jenna was really excited to get it yesterday.

Aww.. she looks so happy.

 

[*Toadstool*]

WOAH! I left to take the bar (and study "hardcore" for some days before) and not only are we on a new thread but we are almost on page 80!! Holy moly!! I'm gad to see that things have been going well for most of you - prayers for those in need.

My pregnancy seems to be going ok. . I am 8 weeks tomorrow. I heard the heart beat and saw the "circle" two weeks ago this Friday. This Friday I go to the Maternity Center and get my first check-up with he midwife. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, they seem to be working!! Thanks so much!!

Congrats on your pregnancy! Maternity Center sounds alot better than a hospital to me. I had a horrible experience giving birth at a hospital.

Hello, long time semi-lurker here (you guys move too fast to lurk properly!). This thread inspired me to make five outfits for our four day, somewhat spontaneous trip last November, and I'm determined to do even better for our trips last year. Everything is sewn by hand, so nothing too fancy! Here's the only really good photo I have in photobucket:

Unfortunately, my dd peed all over that skirt about five minutes after arriving at the park so no good photos of her wearing it.

cute outfits!!!

So here is Gillian's munchkin costume. We bought the shirt and the pants are of course, CarlaC's Easy Fit. The pageboy hat turned out cuter than I first thought. I think the flower helps. The director said to wear bright colors so this is what she chose:

Love the hat! omgosh! I hear it is a difficult pattern to size, but it is so cute!@!!

Ok so I have been cutting fabric. I am really putting off this skirt for some reason. I really want to sew. Maybe because I keep looking at all these awesome outfits you all are posting.

But.....side note Georgia has a really REALLY loose top tooth. So tonight she really wanted it out. I mean OUT! SO we tried everything we could think of that she would let us do to get it out. I even offered her $5 extra dollars on top of the tooth fairy if I could just pull it out. hehehehe So here are the pictures from tonight.


and there you have it folks... and you are wondering where the picture is with the missing tooth...It never came out. NOTHING worked! any suggestions other than let it fall out.

Gosh, I would be way too nervous to try to pull it out. I'm a worrier! I'd probably be worried about her swallowing it though too.. good thing my DD won't lose teeth for a while now.

Here are some pictures of Grace wearing the outfits I made her. I already posted the one of her wearing the dress Cindee made her. We had a great trip except Grace had a occasional cough the whole trip. She would cough and then throw up after she was perfectly fine. We had taken her to the doctor before we left and he said she had bronchitis and we didn't need to cancel the trip. I was worried when she would cough because she was in the hospital before Christmas with pneumonia. I had posted pictures of her here back then you might remember. When we came home I went straight back to the doctor with her and he did a test on her. I got the call yesterday afternoon that she has whooping cough. I am going to call Port Orleans Riverside in a little while to tell them to clean the room we were in and the crib very good. I would NEVER have gone had I known what she had. We were on the buses with other people and all. I am so upset. I mean between the coughing she was perfectly normal. I had NO clue. I pray that we didn't get anyone else sick. I am sorry for rambeling on but I know you all give good advice. If anyone has any I would appreciate it.

Well I guess I will show you my pictures of her outfits now.
Boutique bottoms and dress top

Love the outfits. Your pillowcase outfits are great! hope your DD is feeling better!

Jenna and I both just got back from the doctor and we both left with medication for ADD. We are hoping for positive results. I hate that she has to be on medicine, but I would rather have her ADD under control than to continue to cause a gap between her and those around her. Hopefully this will help us both get and stay on track.

Let us know how the meds go.

I have a few pages to catch up on, but I finally have a bunch of photos to post!

Love everything you made!

I know some of you may remember that a little while ago, I told you guys a little about our housing situation, asked you to pray for us.
WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!!!!!
We signed the papers on Tues, and we now are officially moving!!! I am really excited about it, although I will have to pack up my sewing machine and computer for a bit.
Thanks for all your prayers!

congrats!!! How exciting!

I have really enjoyed my cricut. I don't have pics, but I need to take some. I have some autograph books that need to go out, so maybe I'll take pics before I send them out. One word of caution. Don't let people know that you have one, or that you know how to use it! I've spent the last several weeks working on cutting 50 scrapbooks. They're cut out of chipboard, and each page is a part of the shape of a house. Yesterday I got word that I have to cut 30 more! For a retreat next weekend! Yes, I'm totally stressed! SO... be warned. Don't let anyone know that you know what you're doing1

Wow! I agree with others! Post pictures. I have no idea what a chipboard anything looks like.

I was trying to figure a way to stretch a few more hours into my days and it is just NOT working. I have three outfits to finish right now, well one is done but two are only started one is about 1/4 and the other hardly cut out... but I needed a break, and then I sat down to attempt to catch up and 3 hours later I am finally here.

You guys all do such amazing work, I am always so inspired by everything I see here

Thought I'd share my weeks work with you too

Saturday/Sunday was an Elmo set, my 2nd attempt at applique, I think it turned out well. No pattern, just cut and sew, I seam to do so much better that way LOL.

Wow, I wish I could just cut and sew! Love the tux and the elmo outfit!

Guess what everyone-

Jim and I are celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary this weekend- on March 8th.!!

29 years!! that sounds like such a long time! But it doesn't feel that way! We're gonna go to a B&B for the weekend. I'm really excited. BUT- I will miss you all! Be good while I'm gone!

Hope you are having a great time. congrats!

Hi Guys,

Has anyone seen teenage mutant ninja turtle fabric in a store lately???? I need about 2 yards for some Easy Fit pants!!

THanks, Wendy

Isn't 2 yards alot for Easy Fit pants? I'm never making those pants if they take that much fabric.. hehe

Well I finished it. Its not your normal "Cat in the Hat" look. But heck, I just thought, she can wear it in the fall too! haha double usage. Here it is.

That is really cute. I love the fabric choices. I would let her wear it all the time!

We've all been taking turns getting sick this week- AGAIN!!! Today was Tessa's turn. I thought we were all better yesterday, so I had my friend's little girl over to spend the night. Unfortunately, we probably exposed her to it, too. NOT good because her mom (my best friend, Jenny) had surgery this week and just got out of the hospital last night. UGH! I hope she doesn't get it!!

Anyway, Ryen, my friend's little girl, has always wanted a Mermaid skirt with a tail. So, I took her to Walmart yesterday and let her pick out fabric. I had no idea how I was going to do it, but I kinda figured it out. It was surprisingly easy to make. I did the applique by hand. Jessica has a point with it being faster to do them by hand sometimes. This would have taken me forever to digitize, hoop, and then embroider on the machine. But, it was pretty fast by hand.

This outfit was for her 4th birthday (last year I made her a princess dress out of sheets and a pink underdress that you may remember). She kept saying "Oh Heather, thank you so much for making me a mermaid tail. I just can't believe you made this for me." I'd sew that kid anything she wants!


Ryen says that Sawyer is her boyfriend. I guess he agrees! What is up with my kids and young love?!

Sawyer is so cute!
Love the tail!

Another cute pillowcase outfit!
I really need to buy more pillowcases.... ADORABLE!

Sorry I'm drive by posting, it's been a busy busy week!

So we go to disney on ice TOMORROW!!!! And I haven't made anything or even started!! We are going to 100 years of magic. My sisters family is going too so I plan to have three matching/coordinating outfits done for the 11am performance. Good thing we have no work or school today!!
I did pick up some $1 deals at walmart that just might work. At least for the boys!
If you all have any quick and easy solutions for me send them my way please!

I also made a Dr. Suess day outfit for Sophia this week but I didn't get pictures yet.

Can't wait to see what you make. I am taking DD to see Minnie and Mickey's Magical something or other on ice on May 1st.

Speaking of "Tails" - has anyone seen the adorable towels in Chasing Fireflies? They are terry cloth beach towels made to wrap around the waist and look like a mermaid's tail. I have seen them the last couple of years in their catalog and keep thinking that I want to try and make them.......like I have the time but you never know! They are so stinkin' cute but I can't get myself to pay for them.

Omgosh! I saw that in the magazine. Everything is so expensive, but it I am thinking of CASEing some stuff in there. Someone gave me one of these mermaid towels. It is huge. I don't think it is the same one in the magazine, but it is similar. I was thinking about copying it to make a smaller one.

HEY! He may be a keeper! At least he already knows how to propose appropriately!

Hey! No laughing at me! I had no plans of really seeing much of outside anyway...wait that sounded kinda naughty didn't it? I plan on seeing some shows...maybe...just want to look around and really...I don't care what we do! We have been away only once without the kids so it's kinda weird to go places without them...we usually spend the whole time talking about them!

That just made me really laugh.. I wasn't expecting that!

OK, sorry guys for the extraneous post, but my DD saw my siggie and was mad that she wasn't a princess too. But they have no jumping princesses and that's basically what she does all day so....I chose jumping smilie for her.

She didn't like it.

She also dosen't believe I changed it so I have to post and show her!

See Elaina?? You are princess now OK?

Back to your regularly scheduled sewing talk. Thanks everyone!

Aww.. how cute! Hi Elaina!

My suggestion is to bug Tracie on the DISigns forum like I always do Here are the latest things she made for my DD

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30664926&postcount=453

My 2nd suggestion is to get transfer paper for DARK colors no matter what color tshirt you are using. The color comes out better and you do not need to reverse the image on your printer.


Another random comment...what is up with all the young love lately? Spring in the air or something? Facebook people know this one but there is a little boy @ basketball who keeps calling Aisling "Bella"- Spanish is his first language so I was trying to explain to Aisling that he's calling her beautiful after she kept yelling at him every week "my name is ASH-LING" Anyway, last night he came over and just started kissing her head over and over. And then he asked "why can't I marry Bella so I can kiss her all the time???"

Weren't boys gross when we were 5????

Oh goodness. My DD has been obsessed with "baby boys" for quite some time now. She says they are more fun that girls.

AWWWWWWWWWWWW, How far are you from Philly???

I think Zoey might get jealous though!! She was a rescued doggie too - she was 5lbs when we got her and just so sick - couldnt keep anything inside her little body!! Her fur was so matted they didnt know for sure if she was a boy or girl until we got her shaved - Her tail was matted to her leg - poor little girl - someone had tossed her out on the street!! But WE GOT HER!!! I hope you love Max as much as we love Zoey!! Pretty soon you wont remember life without him!!!!

This was the day we brought Zoey home!! Its been 10 years now!!

Awww... puppy! <3

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.


Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

Cute bags! I never get around to making bags. I started one about 2 years ago and didn't finish it. lol

Hi Guys,

I gave up worrying about the flouncy and went with some ruffled capri's instead!! They are still girly and Hannah Montanna so hopefully they will be okay!!!

Question - has anyone ever frankenpatterned the scallopini skirt with any of the bodices like from the simply sweet? Hannah just does better in jumpers than skirts - they tend to hang under her toddler belly - not pretty for an easter dress!!!!!!

I think there is a picture of one of those with the simply sweet pattern. either that or it is a top with the skirt. I think this would be supper cute.

LisaZoe Not sure how brave you are, but did you try getting some really tiny curved scissors and slitting a little hole in the stabilizer and then cutting about 1/8 of an inch around?? That would make me sooo nervous, but I have heard people do that. I usually just pull it off, but lately if I pull too hard I notice it pulls the embroidery stitches kinda weird. I bought some paper solvy hoping it might just tear right out. I'm not sure how it will work as a topping though. I'm going to try it out.
Also, did you think of maybe just serging, overcasting, or zig zagging your edges so that you can wash them? I've done that before to make sure my applique isn't going to fall apart in the wash..
*EDIT* I have heard people use organza on top and match the color of whatever they are sewing it onto. It works to keep the nap down, but supposedly it trears off really easy.

Tried to make everything fit into one post by cutting out lots of pictures, but didn't get away with it! Sorry gals!

I am still working on the castle bed... gosh this is taking up all my precious Easter dress sewing time. I am hand painting bricks onto the walls of the bed now. I have a feeling my planned dress will not be ready until the day before pictures.

 

[PrincessKell]

The Dr. Seuss outfit is so cute and Georgia is gorgeous as usual!!!




I think you can do it! I have a Brother computerized sewing machine that I love. Here's one that's similar:
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sew...efurbished/3485980/product.html?sec_iid=33972
As others have said, I'd start with one of CarlaC's patterns from www.youcanmakethis.com. I would get her Easy Fit Pants or Portrait Peasant Top to begin.

Thank you! I think its a little too long next time I wil make it a bit shorter.

I just got that machine today at Wally World! Do you love it? It shows a "gathering" stitch on the box.. is this right? or just showing what you can do with it... with pulling it? I would be so excited. ... otherwise I want to get a ruffler foot.

 

[vargas17]

I got a quick question for those that have done a rag quilt. What size squares do you do them with, and how many squares do you use? I want to make a couple for my cousin who's having a baby, and one for a co-worker who is having a baby also. I checked out the tutorial on it and knwo I can handle it but just need the basis to get started. Also, what type of fabric did everyone use. I see that they say flannel but I think I have seen a couple that aren't. TIA!!!

Krissy

 

[my*2*angels]

I hope whoever did that to poor Zoey got their just desserts. I hate to hear that someone has mistreated an animal. Lucky Zoey though, she got you and your DH for her forever parents.

Mindy-Max is adorable and Sydni looks so happy with her new friend.

Thanks! She loves him so much!

Oh my goodness, those two are just adorable!!!!!So so so sweet!!!

Thank you!

Animals have such away to get under your skin! Max is so adorable! Just wait if he is a lap dog now wait until he gets bigger! Max looks like he is going to be a good size dog so just wait! My Daisy was 7 lbs when we brought her home at 9 weeks so we carried her every where and now she still thinks she can be carried and she is about 70lbs! George told me no more dogs he wasn't getting dais no way no how yeah well I won and she is supposed to be MY dog but she is really his! From the day he held her at 3 weeks he was hooked! When my internet is fixed I have to post the picture of him holding her I swear you would have though we just had another human baby with the look on his face!

Enjoy the new baby!

Thanks! They can def. get you with those cute little faces!LOL I think he is going to be pretty big, his paws are BIG! I would love to see your pic! Hope you can post soon!

Oh my goodness, what an adorable puppy!!!!! I hate to break it to you, but they're ALL sweet when they're little like that! Then, when they hit a few months old- watch out! It'll be peeing and chewing for the next 2 years!! Or, maybe that's just my dog!

LOL! Oh trust me, I know EXACTLY what you mean!!! Like I said, they draw you in with those sweet little faces!!! BTW- That mermaid outfit is AWESOME!!!

Oh what a cutie! Sydni will adore having a dog, my girls love Oscar (most days anyway - until he steps on their feet or hits them with his tail). I think all kids should have pets - they are meant to go together! Enjoy him!

Thank you! I agree, they have been so adorable together!

Max is adorable! And he looks an awful lot like our baby! Who still thinks she is a lapdog even though she is huge! The kids just adore her and she is a great dog, but yes, there has been a lot of peeing and chewing...

Thank you! And he does look like your baby!!!!!!!! She is sooo pretty!

 

[bclydia]

I got a quick question for those that have done a rag quilt. What size squares do you do them with, and how many squares do you use? I want to make a couple for my cousin who's having a baby, and one for a co-worker who is having a baby also. I checked out the tutorial on it and knwo I can handle it but just need the basis to get started. Also, what type of fabric did everyone use. I see that they say flannel but I think I have seen a couple that aren't. TIA!!!

Krissy

Hi. I do rag quilts for babies all the time. I really do prefer flannel as it
rags better than anything but you could use a layer of regular cotton broadcloth too, I suppose.
The last quilt I did, I cut the squares 6" and used a 1/2" seam. I did it 7 squares across and 7 rows long, so 49 total.
That gives me a quilt that is slightly under 3' square.
I have also used a 1" seam on my 6" squares and used 9 squares each row and 9 rows. That gives me a 32" square quilt with bigger rags.
Either one works. I'm leaning to using the smaller seam allowance lately as
the quilt uses about 40% less fabric.
They really are great gifts and easy to throw together. I hope this helps!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Does anyone have a picture they can post of Minnie at Animal Kingdom...I want to make an outfit or 2...but would like to see what she wears....TIA

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I really want to find out who the designer or name of this fabric is...I MUST have it....Is there anyone out there who can help me

I would also like to know if anyone has any of this fabric lying around they want to get rid off...or if they know where I can get some. I am looking for the stripe coordinate...I already have plenty of the dot.

sorry it is so little...not sure what I did!

 

[Tracie]

Does anyone have a picture they can post of Minnie at Animal Kingdom...I want to make an outfit or 2...but would like to see what she wears....TIA

here's some I found

Have no idea who these people are just googled them.

 

[vargas17]

Hi. I do rag quilts for babies all the time. I really do prefer flannel as it
rags better than anything but you could use a layer of regular cotton broadcloth too, I suppose.
The last quilt I did, I cut the squares 6" and used a 1/2" seam. I did it 7 squares across and 7 rows long, so 49 total.
That gives me a quilt that is slightly under 3' square.
I have also used a 1" seam on my 6" squares and used 9 squares each row and 9 rows. That gives me a 32" square quilt with bigger rags.
Either one works. I'm leaning to using the smaller seam allowance lately as
the quilt uses about 40% less fabric.
They really are great gifts and easy to throw together. I hope this helps!

Thanks I guess I'm off to the fabric store tomorrow to get all set up. I can't wait to start.

 

[jeniamt]

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

These are awesome! I just had a baby... guess I can expect one of your beautiful creations any day now! Did you create your own pattern for the wipe holder? There are 2 pregos on my street due soon and I would love to make something for them.

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.

So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.

Here's one pant leg I got done:

wow, that is awesome! Is the applique hand done or produced on your machine? I think I asked you the same question about a previous design you did. Guess I can't get over how perfect your stitching is!

This reminds me>>> does anyone recommend a pattern for a beach cover-up that can be made from towels or terrycloth? I really need to find something for my redheads before the cruise. And for me, for that matter! Have you noticed that a lot of cover-ups have a deep V or scoop neck? What is the point of that? The chest is one of the main areas I need to protect from the sun.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Does anyone have a picture they can post of Minnie at Animal Kingdom...I want to make an outfit or 2...but would like to see what she wears....TIA

Here is Jenna with Minnie Mouse in AK. I think her outfit is kind of plain.

 

[kimmylaj]

hey everybody, an early happy st patricks day from staten island. today is our parade, ryan didnt want anything made for him but here is mia's little outfit for the parade. i am so excited it will be 64 degrees , still some patches of snow on the ground but i dont think we will need jackets. yeah

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