Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[*Toadstool*]

Oh my goodness...
My mom bought me a wii fit for my birthday(on April 20th). She gave it to me early. DH gave me my present(IPod! <3) early so I guess she wanted to too. My DH works offshore and is offshore for 7 days and home for 7 days. Anywho... wow! That really is a workout. Anyone else have one?? I am soo horrible at it. It is fun though. My DD can actually play some of the games. She loves it. She can totally play these better than the regular wii games.

I found out today that my MIL is coming for a visit next weekend. I don't think I'll be sewing until after she leaves. Definitely need to make sure my house is spotless.

 

[kimmylaj]

Hello all, I have been lurking the DIS boards for about a month now, found it while researching my upcoming trip to WDW, and have read so many of your posts from the Disboutiquers. I just thought that this is the perfect place to have my first post placed since you all seem so wonderful!! I am a SAHM of 3 with DS 5 (almost) DD 3 and DD 9 months. We are a Homeschooling Army family. We are currently at Ft. Bliss Texas in Windy, Dry, El Paso and have been here about 6 months.

I am horrible about how often I have pulled out my sewing machine in the last couple of moves (5 stations in 6 years ) So I am hoping we stay here long enough to actually unpack all of my stuff, yes I am slow at unpacking! But I am going home to my DM and DMIL On Monday for two weeks, YAH, so I called and asked if they would help me or at least let me borrow there awesome equipment, so we can get a couple of simple dresses made for our kids first trip to WDW in July. Also at least a pair of shorts for my son. They are also both going to WDW with us and so is my soon to be step-father, My Grandma, My Grandpa, One Niece, My Aunt, and my Step-sister who is a great babysitter (Date Night here I come!!) So I am thinking if possible maybe simple Grand Gathering shirts or something also.

I hope to start making some clothing for my children and be able to post them here for you all to see and hopefully have some constructive critisicm PLEASE, I am sure I will need all the help I can get. I have not really sewn anything except patches on uniforms in at least 8 years. And 8 years ago I was not very good and pretty limited to doll stuff, blankets, and pillows/pillowcases. So this will be a new adventure.

Sorry to ramble on but I just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself to a group of people who really seem to be so great together.

Thanks

Welcome , stick around and you will be sure to have lots of fun

 

[Piper]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

 

[momofdbsdc]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

I am soo sorry to hear this. I will send my thoughts and prayers for the family!

 

[karebear1]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

This is so sad. OF course this family will be in my prayers.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

Prayers being said.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

Prayers said for the family for healing and prayers of thanks for all of those that gave. I hope God holds you all today while you are there and for the rest of the day to help you.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I have some very exciting news!!!! My nephew just found out he is getting a full academic scholarship to college!!!!! I am so proud of this kid! My sister...let's just say we haven't always seen eye to eye on how she has chosen to live her life and the choices she has made over the years concerning her children. (she tends to put herself first, I always put my kids first...funny...she always wanted kids...I never saw them in my future when we were little! Funny how life works!)

So anyway...my parents and myself have always tried very hard to stay apart of the kids lives even when my sister would push us away. So...I feel like I have some investment in his future and am SOOOO proud of what he has done!

And on top of that! HE has his very first girlfriend and they are going to prom! He is excited! My sister can't afford to help him pay for anything...so my parents are paying for his tickets and tux rental and I am picking up the flowers and dinner. And we are going to split the cost of pictures.

And...my other nephew (his twin) who decided to drop out of school when he was 16, is going to community college now to get his GED and wants to work on going to CC for now so he can also get a degree. I am also proud of him and very hopeful he will find his spot! I know going to HS with a twin that excelled at all stuff was very hard for him and hope that finding his own place will help him! (BTW...he has a girlfriend too...they have been dating/hanging out for some time now...I think she motivates him!)

I can't believe those little bundles I held all those years ago are growing up!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I have some very exciting news!!!! My nephew just found out he is getting a full academic scholarship to college!!!!! I am so proud of this kid! My sister...let's just say we haven't always seen eye to eye on how she has chosen to live her life and the choices she has made over the years concerning her children. (she tends to put herself first, I always put my kids first...funny...she always wanted kids...I never saw them in my future when we were little! Funny how life works!)

So anyway...my parents and myself have always tried very hard to stay apart of the kids lives even when my sister would push us away. So...I feel like I have some investment in his future and am SOOOO proud of what he has done!

And on top of that! HE has his very first girlfriend and they are going to prom! He is excited! My sister can't afford to help him pay for anything...so my parents are paying for his tickets and tux rental and I am picking up the flowers and dinner. And we are going to split the cost of pictures.

And...my other nephew (his twin) who decided to drop out of school when he was 16, is going to community college now to get his GED and wants to work on going to CC for now so he can also get a degree. I am also proud of him and very hopeful he will find his spot! I know going to HS with a twin that excelled at all stuff was very hard for him and hope that finding his own place will help him! (BTW...he has a girlfriend too...they have been dating/hanging out for some time now...I think she motivates him!)

I can't believe those little bundles I held all those years ago are growing up!

That is so exciting for your nephew! I love to hear when, the person who really needs the help gets those breaks. I could go on and on about scholarships...And I won't so, anyhooo..
He is pretty lucky to have all of you there to help him...and you should be proud of yourself to...It does take a village. Prom will be so much fun for him, and for his twin, good for him also! I love exciting news like this...it just sets my day off right!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Oh my goodness...
My mom bought me a wii fit for my birthday(on April 20th). She gave it to me early. DH gave me my present(IPod! <3) early so I guess she wanted to too. My DH works offshore and is offshore for 7 days and home for 7 days. Anywho... wow! That really is a workout. Anyone else have one?? I am soo horrible at it. It is fun though. My DD can actually play some of the games. She loves it. She can totally play these better than the regular wii games.

I found out today that my MIL is coming for a visit next weekend. I don't think I'll be sewing until after she leaves. Definitely need to make sure my house is spotless.

I love my Wii Fit and the down hill ski. I also do the step aerobics. DH does the runs with DS and they like that. The pilates are also fun to do. I use mine for strength training while DH uses it for weight loss.

Have fun cleaning.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

This touches my heart, Prayers and thank you for raising money for the family

 

[kstgelais4]

Hi ladies & Tom....I was just wondering if anyone has ever gone to or even been interested in doing a sewing retreat. I have friends that go and do a scrapbooking retreat 2x's a year and last one they went to they had told me that a sewing group had been in there before them. Just wondering if anyone had ever done this or even if you have ever had interest in one? I would love to do one...but maybe it's just me

I know...I am all questions lately, I did sew some a few things in the last week, but like I said before I lost my camera..and am trying to convience the wonderful boyfriend that we need a new one for our Disney trip...I mean you only go your 1st time once!

And I just realized I have been a disboard member for 1 year now...time sure does fly when you are obsessed with looking at all the awesome stuff that is posted by all of you!

I have thought about it so many times! Heather Ross was having a sewing weekend near me (Vermont) and I thought about it, but then I was thinking I didn't want to be the worst one there

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

this is heartbreaking!!! I will pray for the family, and for you and the rest of the staff and students!

 

[pixeegrl]

Good morning ladies..prayers and well wishes to all who need them! What a wonderful support group you all are...
I know I don't post much on this side of the board but after seeing all the cute Feliz dresses I finally bought the pattern! My question is do you have any special tips about it? I cut my pattern pieces out on shower curtain liner to use over and over. The dress seems fairly simple, especially with the follow along tutorial from Trillium and the 20 page tutorial from....Farbenmix?...Here is the fabric I am using for the 2 dresses. They are for my god-daughter...I have 3 boys so I do get to sew for here at least. They are taking a trip (her first) in November to Disney. I am making a round neck Minnie dot...white in the middle more red on bottom....the Tinkerbell Feliz, The cute Orange and Yellow Feliz, and possibly a strip skirt...back to my question...any great tips you want to share Thanks so much ladies...now if I can just find my post again, this thread moves soooo fast!

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The Orange dot-underdress, Yellow-overdress & pockets, Brown-ruffles and with maybe an owl embroidered on them.

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The undersdress is the tink, the overdress is the blue and the green sparkles will be three ruffles with the tink showing in between and 2 front pockets...Oh I can't wait to get started!!!

 

[WyomingMom]

Hi ladies,

I've lurked on this thread since last June and finally decided to post. You all inspired me to try my hand at sewing before our trip to WDW last July. I made a few things for the trip, some of which fell apart! Since then, I've become kind of an addict! I'm slowly getting better thanks to CarlaC's wonderful patterns! I work full-time as an RN so my sewing time is kind of limited but I get a few things done here and there.

You are all so amazing, I wish I had a fraction of the talent that I see on these boards!

 

[minnie2]

I feel so bad. Dallas is in the other room crying because he'll NEVER get to see Disney Channel again! See what cable does to kids! The darn kid only watched 1 show a day and didn't even always choose a show on that channel.

Over 1/2 our channels are gone saying we need a digital box. I have no idea why either! We are hooked up with cable for this exact reason! I finally gave in in December!

I haven't called. Not high on my to do list. I am just puzzled over it. I assumed they got alot of calls today.

Poor Dallas. Such a rough night for a 6 yr old. I just mentioned going to the zoo on monday and the poor kid thought we were going to the San Diego Zoo and got all excited!

What kid thinks SD when their mother says zoo??? Obviously he has had a bit much in his life! To have a childhood like his!

Oh no poor Dallas!

To answer you ? about the Zoo. Dallas is like Kyle also 6 but Kyle thinks when I say let's go to the Park it is a park that has Space Mountain or the Haunted Mansion with a big Castle at the center not the old fashioned kind with swings and slides!

Here's my Itty Bitty in size newborn- I can't believe how little it is, I put the quarter in the photo to try to give scale. This was sweet and easy, although it took me 3 days (Im so scatter brained!)
Would you believe today...I couldn't remember which way the fabric fed through my machine. WOW! It was only a moment- but still LOL!!!


I live in the northern part of Fairfield County in Conneticut- I am about an hour from NYC (LaGuardia Airport) and hour from Hartford.

Too cute!
You aren't too far from where I grew up in North NJ. Maybe about an hour or so.

Hello all, I have been lurking the DIS boards for about a month now, found it while researching my upcoming trip to WDW, and have read so many of your posts from the Disboutiquers. I just thought that this is the perfect place to have my first post placed since you all seem so wonderful!! I am a SAHM of 3 with DS 5 (almost) DD 3 and DD 9 months. We are a Homeschooling Army family. We are currently at Ft. Bliss Texas in Windy, Dry, El Paso and have been here about 6 months.

I am horrible about how often I have pulled out my sewing machine in the last couple of moves (5 stations in 6 years ) So I am hoping we stay here long enough to actually unpack all of my stuff, yes I am slow at unpacking! But I am going home to my DM and DMIL On Monday for two weeks, YAH, so I called and asked if they would help me or at least let me borrow there awesome equipment, so we can get a couple of simple dresses made for our kids first trip to WDW in July. Also at least a pair of shorts for my son. They are also both going to WDW with us and so is my soon to be step-father, My Grandma, My Grandpa, One Niece, My Aunt, and my Step-sister who is a great babysitter (Date Night here I come!!) So I am thinking if possible maybe simple Grand Gathering shirts or something also.

I hope to start making some clothing for my children and be able to post them here for you all to see and hopefully have some constructive critisicm PLEASE, I am sure I will need all the help I can get. I have not really sewn anything except patches on uniforms in at least 8 years. And 8 years ago I was not very good and pretty limited to doll stuff, blankets, and pillows/pillowcases. So this will be a new adventure.

Sorry to ramble on but I just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself to a group of people who really seem to be so great together.

Thanks

Welcome!

Prayers for those in need of them

Beth: Keep strong , have faith , pray (we are praying with you!!) and leave it in HIS hands

Michelle:Thank you so much!!! Sent you an email:

April sent you an email too--sorry for the many questions---

BTW: I am from PR residing in Brooklyn, NY (former parkslopian now in the heights

Wendy : lets put our mini-meet together for the summer ---maybe Atlantic City

Kim: How is the little princess doing?

I am done with my give sewing (olivia's) first one on time!!!!!

as I am running out of space (room full of fabric) so if anyone would like the princesses tshirt dress(7/8 and 10/12) that I did not use for the give please pm me and it will be in the mail..

Why don't you save it for another big give??? There are I am sure going to be other older girls that would LOVE this!

Okay fellow disboutiquers, I need some ideas. We have tickets to go to the Lion King on Mothers Day. I need to make a custom for DGD5 to wear to it. It will be my mother, my daughter, my oldest grandaughter and myself going to it. I can't wait. I've always wanted to see it and when I got a pre-buy for tickets from my Disney Visa I jumped at the chance. Please start throwing the ideas out there please. I need to get started. I do have a Lion King embroidery set. It includes Simba, Nala, Mufasa, Scar, Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa and Zazu. TIA

Sorry I don't have ideas but I just wanted to say have a blast!

Not sure about the printing but I store all my stuff on google docs that way I can get DH to print them from work

I was wondering though what do people do with their printed and cut YCMT Patterns. I've been using them a bit more lately so I'm trying to find a good system




Oh that is soooooooooooooooooooo cute.

I made the girls Easy Fit Pants - Gaucho length - but do you think they will try the darn things on for me so I can get a photo Not impressed. Maybe I if I go and buy them the scrummy leather boots I saw the other day they will let me take their pics

Girls Pants (both are the same so i'll just show one )

These are the boots I want for them

Cute pants!
i store my patterns in a plastic expandable file.

I just picked up at large binder with tabs and lots of additional pockets for all my YCMT patterns. I think I added a dozen tabs and a dozen of the clear pockets to it.
Works well! a few of the patterns are larger than the pockets but I am just folding them enough to fit in... I don't mind it they stick out above the binder.
Now all I need is to find my 3 hole punch that would make life easier.

How are you guys keeping your patterns. This was the best idea I had.... hubby didn't think wallpapering the dining room with them was cool its where I sew, makes sense to me

that sounds like a good way to store them!

Oh my goodness...
My mom bought me a wii fit for my birthday(on April 20th). She gave it to me early. DH gave me my present(IPod! <3) early so I guess she wanted to too. My DH works offshore and is offshore for 7 days and home for 7 days. Anywho... wow! That really is a workout. Anyone else have one?? I am soo horrible at it. It is fun though. My DD can actually play some of the games. She loves it. She can totally play these better than the regular wii games.

I found out today that my MIL is coming for a visit next weekend. I don't think I'll be sewing until after she leaves. Definitely need to make sure my house is spotless.

Happy birthday early!
Enjoy your wii fit. I really need to get mine out!

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

Oh Piper I am in tears reading this! I can't even imagine!

 

[2cutekidz]

Thanks so much for sharing your ultrasound picture! I love those for some reason! Now if I could just talk my DH into having one more...........



Just curious b/c I think you talked about this before but are you expecting to have a c-section (in the back of my mind I thought you had said you would be having one but I could be totally off on this too)? I have always had my girls ******lly (I'm sure this is going to get bleeped out but thought I might try it anyway) but from what I understand you need more assistance with a c-section. Anyway, my DH spent the night at the hospital with me when we had Grace but with Claire and Lilly he always spent the night at home with them. I had babysitters there with Grace and Claire (I was a scheduled induction) but Darren always came back and got them to take them to the hospital and went home with them in the evening. It was kind of lonely for me being in the hospital by myself with just the baby but I was able to sleep and since I was physically fine and didn't need any help taking care of myself I wanted him at home with my older ones to keep things as "normal" as possible for them. Now if I had had a c-section that would be a different story altogether.

I'm sorry her b-day isn't working out the way you wanted it. I agree with some other posters who said make it a party with just the two of you! Take her to her favorite restaurant, make a cake or go out for ice cream, maybe take her shopping and let her pick something out, go to a movie, whatever would make it special for her.

Just chiming in here...

I've had 2 scheduled c-sections. Both kiddos were breech and couldn't be turned. DH stayed with me in the hospital for DD, but took her home and stayed with her when I had DS. The hospital won't let you keep the baby in the room with you overnight if someone is not there to help you for the first night after a c-section. (possibly the second night too) This didn't bother me. Honestly I was looking forward to a night's sleep (of course that didn't happen with the nurses checking on me hourly!!) Recovery at home was ok too - DH took a few days off, but I was up and about way before I left the hospital, and if I overdid it at home I had the super-duper tylenol I could take. I know a c-section isn't ideal, but it's not horrible either.

 

[my*2*angels]

I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU HEATHERSUE!!!! for helping me out! I finally got an etsy shop up and needed some things and Heather helped me out and answered all my obnoxious questions! So THANK YOU!! Here is my latest that I just finished last night:

My little model is not home today, so no pics of her in it yet!

 

[Adi12982]

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, you, your co-workers and his classmates. What a sad and tragic end for such a great child.

I have some very exciting news!!!! My nephew just found out he is getting a full academic scholarship to college!!!!!

CONGRATS! You are such a kind aunt to be helping out with prom and all you have done to touch their lives!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

My embroidery machine should be arriving later today!!! I am so excited! I know it will take me a little while to get the hang of it, but I can't wait to learn!

I have a question though..... I bought and downloaded a pattern from http://www.stitchontime.com/ since it was recomended, but I am a little confused. I understand the beginning part when it shows the same outline 3 times..... the first time it stiches the outline, then you add fabric for the second, cut the extra fabric and then the 3rd time it finishes it off. I am looking at the safari minnie, and the first few things (the black for ears and nose, and the hat in green) show the same outline 3 times so I get that..... but after that it only shoes 2 for later things. For example her face it only shows the outline twice..... at what point do I put down the fabric? Same thing with the mouth.... only shows it being outlines twice.

I am hoping there are other's like this and that someone knows why there is only 2 outlines for some things instead of 3, and can help me figure out when I put the fabric down for those things.

Thanks!

Hope you are having fun with your machine. How exciting.

Good morning!
Not in the states but I'm up here in British Columbia. Just about two hours north of Seattle.

I would love to visit BC one day. I should have done it when I was living in Canada.

I am here. I am really far behind. I have been feeling awful - morning sickness, reflux, headaches, oh my......
I plan on trying to catch up soon.

Sorry that you are experiencing morning sickness..hope that pass soon!

Well I basically haven't sewn since our trip in Feb. I did have the excuse of moving my sewing room, which it still isn't all put away yet. Well today and tomorrow is Western Day for DGD2 & DGS at children's day out. Well of course they needed new outfits. I made a stripwork skirt out of a denim looking cotton and pink and hot pink bandanas for DGD2. Then I made a portrait peasant shirt out of the faux denim and used the bandana for the sleeves. It turned out pretty cute but was still lacking something. So at 9:30 last night I was scouring my embroidery designs for something to go on the front of the shirt. I ended up putting a palamino horse that had hot pink flowers in its mane. I thought that made it look more finished. For DGS I did a bowling shirt out of material that had a barn, cows, chickens and a little boy sitting on a tractor. I had 4 grippers left over from when my son was little (he's 27 now) that had horseshoes on them. I used those instead of buttons. Hopefully DD, GoofyG, got some pictures of them wearing the outfits and will post them.

Now I guess I need to start planing some spring/summer outfits out of my fabric stash. I have been putting all of my fabric on comic boards. Boy is that time consuming. I orginally bought 200 boards and had to go back and get another pack. I never knew I had that much material. Now that DH can see all of the fabric I think he will be more likely to protest me buying more until I use some of mine up.

Would love to see pictures of your sewing room.

Hey all!!
Just wanted to say thanks so much for the prayers and good thoughts for Sally's surgery!

She came through the surgery like a soldier. Poor baby, lots more swelling this time but the surgeon got everything. She's in pain and just as grumpy as all get out, but she woke right up from the anesthesia. She's on her way to grandma's to convalesce!

thanks again for all the prayers. I know they helped!!

Glad to hear that she came through surgery well. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

Oh, and since I've come out of lurkdom, YAY for my new Ticker! I'm going to Disneyland! With Heathersue!!! and we will have at least as much fun as all you going to Disneyworld in October! It will be a bicoastal meet!

How exciting..it has been over 10 years since I went to DL.

I live in the northern part of Fairfield County in Conneticut- I am about an hour from NYC (LaGuardia Airport) and hour from Hartford.

That is a really cute itty bitty dress.

Hello all, I have been lurking the DIS boards for about a month now, found it while researching my upcoming trip to WDW, and have read so many of your posts from the Disboutiquers. I just thought that this is the perfect place to have my first post placed since you all seem so wonderful!! I am a SAHM of 3 with DS 5 (almost) DD 3 and DD 9 months. We are a Homeschooling Army family. We are currently at Ft. Bliss Texas in Windy, Dry, El Paso and have been here about 6 months.

I am horrible about how often I have pulled out my sewing machine in the last couple of moves (5 stations in 6 years ) So I am hoping we stay here long enough to actually unpack all of my stuff, yes I am slow at unpacking! But I am going home to my DM and DMIL On Monday for two weeks, YAH, so I called and asked if they would help me or at least let me borrow there awesome equipment, so we can get a couple of simple dresses made for our kids first trip to WDW in July. Also at least a pair of shorts for my son. They are also both going to WDW with us and so is my soon to be step-father, My Grandma, My Grandpa, One Niece, My Aunt, and my Step-sister who is a great babysitter (Date Night here I come!!) So I am thinking if possible maybe simple Grand Gathering shirts or something also.

I hope to start making some clothing for my children and be able to post them here for you all to see and hopefully have some constructive critisicm PLEASE, I am sure I will need all the help I can get. I have not really sewn anything except patches on uniforms in at least 8 years. And 8 years ago I was not very good and pretty limited to doll stuff, blankets, and pillows/pillowcases. So this will be a new adventure.

Sorry to ramble on but I just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself to a group of people who really seem to be so great together.

Thanks

Welcome!! I am sure this has been mentioned already, but we love www.youcanmakethis.com..especially, Carlac's patterns.

I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU HEATHERSUE!!!! for helping me out! I finally got an etsy shop up and needed some things and Heather helped me out and answered all my obnoxious questions! So THANK YOU!! Here is my latest that I just finished last night:

My little model is not home today, so no pics of her in it yet!

I love this...very cute! Good luck with your Etsy store...

 

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Pixiefrnd, we leave on May 9 too! Where are you staying? We check in to BCV on May 9 and then VWL on May 11. I have promised DD4 a little mermaid costume for Princess Storybook breakfast & I haven't even bought the fabric yet

We'll be down there too. We are at the Dolphin on the 9th and on a 4 day cruise on the 10th, then back to the Dolphin!

I just picked up at large binder with tabs and lots of additional pockets for all my YCMT patterns. I think I added a dozen tabs and a dozen of the clear pockets to it.
Works well! a few of the patterns are larger than the pockets but I am just folding them enough to fit in... I don't mind it they stick out above the binder.
Now all I need is to find my 3 hole punch that would make life easier.

How are you guys keeping your patterns. This was the best idea I had.... hubby didn't think wallpapering the dining room with them was cool its where I sew, makes sense to me

LOL @ wallpapering the walls with them. Right now I keep mine in a dresser drawer in my craft room/office.

Just a request for prayers today. One of my former students passed away on Apr. 6th--he was 7 years old. His mother is having a very difficult time and the funeral is this morning. He had severe asthma. His mother gave him a breathing treatment at 2:30 a.m., set her alarm for 5:30 and he was gone when she woke up....his heart gave out from all the strain of attacks through the years.

He was one of the most caring and considerate children I have taught. Those of us who worked with him have been given 2 hours off to go to his funeral and it will be so difficult to be calm and cheerful for the rest of the day (as it has for the last 11 days!)

Because of medical expenses, the family has very little money. I am so proud of our staff--people have contributed just over $2,000 to help pay for his funeral

Pray for his family please.

Prayers going up.