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

[mom2prettyprincess]

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Just one hour ago I received a call from our attorney.....to make a VERY LONG story short, we are one BIG step closer to being able to adopt our beautiful baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet but this step was a HUGE ONE and we were told the other day this part of the decision probably would not be made until sometime around September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September I tell you!!! You guys all prayed for us and JUST TWO DAYS LATER we get some of the BEST news we have had in almost a year and a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW PRAYERS REALLY DO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sitting here crying, I am such a sap, please excuse me!! I just can't believe it, it is incredible!!!!

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is amazing news! How awesome!

 

[sahm1000]

Sorry I have not learned to do multi quotes yet so I am doing it all in one..

First all that requested prayers you have mine !

I am in Texas just east of Dallas

All of the Texas people should get together sometime! I would love a mini meet somewhere (although from the looks of it, we are all so spread out with Texas being so big!). There was someone else on here from TX, she hasn't posted in a while though.... I'm drawing a blank on her name and signature...someone help me out here....she is the wonderful woman who fosters children........anyone?

Hi guys. I am so excited!! I just ran out to get a few odds and ends and went by the local sewing shop. They just had a used futura come in and it looks like I may be able to get it! She is working up a price for me, and it needs a new presser foot, but I really hope it works out. I have wanted an embroidery machine for sooo long, and just couldn't justify the expense.

I really want an embroidery machine! I have finally gotten over my fear of my serger (was scared of threading it but now i'm okay with it!) and now I'm ready to conquer an embroidery machine. Now if I just had the $$$ for one I'd be set!

Cool! I had forgotten CarlaC had a skort pattern! Fun!
Thanks.

Ok, you guys have to keep me from fabric shopping online.... its dangerous.
I have a huge list of things I really like but so far haven't purchased... I have will power after all, who knew
But I thought I would share some of the things I found... for those of you who like to plan ahead.... Disney Halloween prints......

close up ....

and one other....

close up....

the prices aren't as low as I would hope considering its not halloween, but I haven't seen these prints before so maybe they are rare?
Oh, all at gotfabric dot com, under themes, holiday prints.

They also have some Monsters Inc flannel that is really tempting me. And I am a sucker for Hawaiian prints so this site is a fav for me.
Ok, I will stop dragging you all down the path of online fabric shopping. Thanks for humoring me.

Very cute! Love those fabrics! I am looking for Disney flannels (I already have the ones on this site unfortunately) so if anyone knows of a site to buy them other than the let me know. I have bought some off of there and right now I'm watching an Alice in Wonderland one that has 6 hours left. It's a fat quarter and going for $10. Absolutely out of my price range at that price for so little fabric! Anyway, I'm trying to make a rag quilt with them and have all of the squares being different so if you see any let me know!

HEY! Where do you live? I live east of Dallas too! Though a few hours east!

Shannon, another Texas girl! Since I'm not a native Texan my geography of Texas is nonexistent...are you north of south of Dallas? Just wondering how far apart we are.

Amarillo, Tx here. Way up in the panhandle.

I haven't gotten any sewing done today. I took all 3 girls to the dentist this morning. I'm wiped out! I have a real fear of dentists so it's especially hard for me to go. Bleh!

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I don't think I realized you were from Texas too. My DH always gets a speeding ticket when driving out west to Amarillo. Makes me so mad that I insist he fly from now on. He always tell me that he doesn't have the $ in his travel budget (through work) but I've explained to him that I don't have speeding ticket money in my household budget and GE's budget is way bigger than mine so get a plane ticket!

I Love this one!

I that outfit!

DO you keep your on the computer or do you print them out? have you ever had any problems printing them?

I just bought CarlaC's easy fit pants, stripwork jumper, portrait peasant top bundle, the simply sweet top & the Sami dress by Pretty Baby Boutique. I was able to print out the Sami dress but have had a problem with the stripwork jumper - spool subsystem app prolblem and have now spent the past few hours on tech chats trying to fix the problem - still not fixed but have directions to fix it which require me to start up in safe mode and do things that may wipe out my operating system looks like I will be spending the next couple days backing EVERYTHING up before I do this.

I always get scared when I have computer issues. I hate the thought of losing something I have saved. I had a hard drive that went corrupt (I have no idea if i'm using the right words here but it broke) a few years ago and I am so thankful I had all of my pictures backed up and on snapfish. I looked into having someone try and get all of my documents off of it and it was over a $1000 to have it done.

I was looking for this pic! It's not in the photo bucket?? I LOVE this dress


YCMT patterns: You will be able to access them from your "library" on YCMT once you log on. I also save the e-mail in a folder, save it in my documents and on a thumb drive. I have security issues Well I keep it in my e-mail b/c sometimes i'm sewing at my moms or MIL's where my computer isn't ALSO if I am at the store and I forgot to write down yardage then I can pull it up on my blackberry and see.

Love the idea of being able to find the yardage when you're at the fabric store with your blackberry. I always find fabric when I'm not looking for it and have no idea what I want to do with it so I don't end up buying it. I just found some the other day at Hobby Lobby but I wasn't sure how much to buy so I left it. Thanks for the idea T!

I'll take pictures when I finally get it finished. I still have a pile of stuff I'm trying to find a home for. My husband put new laminate flooring down, it turned out so pretty. My chair rolls around the room so easy now. I hated being on carpet in the old room.

Ohh yes! I love seeing everyone's sewing room, I'm so jealous I want one!

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!!

Way to go Sally! Hope she has a speedy and easy recovery!

 

[HeatherSue]

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!

you're silly, I didn't do much to help you and you were not obnoxious at all! I love the Ariel outfit! Good luck with your shop!

Hey, I love that new button in your siggy! Too funny!

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!

Can I come meet up with you guys???????

You better!

Unforch I am a terrible lurker. I want to post more (I have been sending vibes to those in need, loving on all of the gorgeous stuff posted, etc), my schedule is just INSANE. I work about 70 hours a week, and I am a single mom, so there are lots of things I neglect (laundry, the dishes. . .see a pattern?). No really, I am always checking in, just not posting enough.

Did you see the pics I posted? I have some great ones of Morgan! she is such a ray of sunshine!!!

I've been missing you around here! You need to post some pictures of your cuties, to give us our Jacksom and Cooper fix!

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.

Oh my goodness!! That is so ADORABLE!!!!! I love the fabric you used, too! That is just a perfect little tiny dress!

Hmmmm, I wonder if I can talk DH into an October trip to Disneyland.....

YES!!! DO IT!!

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!

A sewing retreat would be fun! What would be even more fun is a retreat with all of you!

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! My stats are off because I changed my username in 2007.

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See, Jess...SOMEBODY wants us.

I hate to rat you out, but----
T was planning on meeting us at DisneyLAND!!! But, she couldn't make it.

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

!!! We feel privileged that you chose us for your first post! The women and man on this thread are all wonderful, helpful, caring, and friendly. We're glad to have you here and can't wait to see what you make!

Heather will make you a baby simba outfit for 1.2 million dollars

How did you know I was going to offer to do just that?

How fun! I've only been there once and I don't really remember it, I was probably 6, I'll have to get back there some day!

I saw the Grand Canyon at the age of around 11 and that was my impression. Big hole. I'm afraid it still might be my thoughts! I'm not much on things like that.

Really, that is where you belong.........hmm. I grew up in ST. Louis and have been to Branson once (hated it) and never even heard of Arrow Rock. How did you answer that quiz?

I think you need to plan another trip- for this October!

You're the only other person I've ever heard of that had the same reaction as me to the Grand Canyon.

I have no idea why they picked Branson for me! For one thing, I like small towns!

Those are really cute! I love the boots, too!

(don't worry though they did deliver the nice glass spinny plate that goes in it)

But I am excited because I have convinced my husband that I can live with the broken washer, which works just fine, you can just see the insides through the cracks, ( I keep telling myself it could be educational later.) So when we get reimbursed, should be next week YAH!! For the losses, I get to buy not only new material but for using a taped together washer I may buy a new Machine w/ embroidery. I will have to see though.

Who needs a microwave when you have a nifty spinny glass plate?
about your educational washer!

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 have a Wii fit and I love it! I don't use it nearly as often as I should, though. Teresa uncovered an astounding study on the Wii fit. Apparently, there was actually research conducted to find out that the Wii fit does not help you lose weight....if you don't use it! Yes, money well spent on that study.

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 no, Piper. I am so sorry. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I'll be praying for you, his family, and everyone involved.

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!

Wow, that is wonderful!! It's so cool how proud you are of them, too! I know how it is to be proud of a newphew!

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!

!! Some of the first things I made fell apart, too. But, I've gotten beter!

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

It sounds like it's time to go back...how does October sound?

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Just one hour ago I received a call from our attorney.....to make a VERY LONG story short, we are one BIG step closer to being able to adopt our beautiful baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet but this step was a HUGE ONE and we were told the other day this part of the decision probably would not be made until sometime around September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September I tell you!!! You guys all prayed for us and JUST TWO DAYS LATER we get some of the BEST news we have had in almost a year and a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW PRAYERS REALLY DO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sitting here crying, I am such a sap, please excuse me!! I just can't believe it, it is incredible!!!!

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOO-HOOO!!!!!!!! I am SO happy for you!! I literally was sobbing when I read this- in a good way!! The power of prayer never ceases to amaze me! I'll keep praying for you guys!

On a side note... I just signed up for my first big give outfit! Hopefully my stuff will be good enough! I only sew for my girls and for my neices so I am a little nervous. I am excited to be able to do something for such a wonderful family.

Thank you so much!! They'll love whatever you make!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

A sewing retreat would be fun! What would be even more fun is a retreat with all of you!

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! My stats are off because I changed my username in 2007.

Really Heather, that was exaxtly what I was thinking!...Sometimes I get these hairbrain ideas..so that is why I was trying to find out where everyone was and stuff...My boyfriend thinks I am crazy! I have been thinking about it alot lately. I think it would be so neat. And to be able to meet some of you that make all this amazing stuff. Well anyway...anyone up for a possible sewing retreat?

 

[HeatherSue]

The UPS guy just showed up with my "Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009". I pulled it out of the package and had to laugh! It's about 1/3 of the size of my Disney World one! No wonder it was a little bit cheaper! I guess there just isn't as much to talk about at Disneyland!

I can't wait to read it, though!!!


I'm also baking cakes for my mom and dad's 45th anniversary tomorrow!

Yes, FORTY-FIVE years!!!

We're having a little party with our family over at their house tomorrow. I'm bringing cake and cheesy potatoes. Yummm....

 

[revrob]

Beth! that is such wonderful news! I'll keep praying and continue to hope that it all works out well!

Piper - That is so so sad. What a wonderful thing for all that money to have been raised. I cannot imagine how much it must hurt to lose a child and especially at such a young age.

Shannon - Prayers for the family you know too.

And for some good news since most of it wasn't so great this morning. I finished my 2nd vida! This was one mega workout of a vida! I have no pictures yet but I'll take some later! Whoo hoo!

I deserve some dancing bananas!

3 more coming soon!

WOO HOO FOR YOU! Can't wait to see pics.

All of the Texas people should get together sometime! I would love a mini meet somewhere (although from the looks of it, we are all so spread out with Texas being so big!). There was someone else on here from TX, she hasn't posted in a while though.... I'm drawing a blank on her name and signature...someone help me out here....she is the wonderful woman who fosters children........anyone?

Shannon, another Texas girl! Since I'm not a native Texan my geography of Texas is nonexistent...are you north of south of Dallas? Just wondering how far apart we are.

I live in Longview - it's off of I-20 - east of Dallas - sorta northeast Texas

I'd love to get together for a sewing retreat or mini meet sometime!

 

[sahm1000]

After reading here for a couple of days again I am, 1) dying for a sewing day--I was hoping I was going to get enough done today that I could sew tomorrow, but I didn't make much progress after all

and 2) I'm dying to go back to Disney, and I talked to DH about it, but I really don't think it's in the budget his year

I really want a trip too! I know just how you feel.

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!

Have you gotten it figured out yet? I hate messing with TV stuff. I feel like that for all of the $ I pay (and truthfully I am on the low spectrum since we don't have any of the premium channels) it ought to work when I turn it on. That's not too much to ask, is it?

Oh dear.... Anyone like banana bread.....

http://www.copykatchat.com/showpost.php?p=156048&postcount=2

I just tried this recipe, Ymmmm tasty. I don't know if its the cup of butter or two cups of sugar or the 7 bananas... but YUMMMMM.

My DS is a huge fan of the banana bread at Starbucks, but I can only pay 1.75 a slice for so long before I start making my own.
The recipe I have had for ages... doesn't come close to the moistness of the Starbucks one. This new one is crazy moist and super bananalicious. (can I just make up words?)

When I first read the recipe I thought she was a bit full of herself... but apparently she has reason to be.... gotta run, oven timer is going off with the second loaf.

Enabler! I just printed the recipe! Thank you!

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 would love to meet up with you!! Michigan City, IN is about halfway I think.

Isn't there an outlet mall in Michigan City, IN? For some reason I think that is where my sister has bought clothes for my girls from Hanna Andersson at their outlet in that city. Love that store!

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

I have a really really big three ring binder that I put all of my pattern instructions in. I use dividers and label them. For my pattern pieces I put them in plastic baggies after I cut them out and label the baggies.


The pants are so cute! Love your fabric choice and I love the boots too.

 

[jham]

The UPS guy just showed up with my "Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009". I pulled it out of the package and had to laugh! It's about 1/3 of the size of my Disney World one! No wonder it was a little bit cheaper! I guess there just isn't as much to talk about at Disneyland!

I can't wait to read it, though!!!


I'm also baking cakes for my mom and dad's 45th anniversary tomorrow!

Yes, FORTY-FIVE years!!!

We're having a little party with our family over at their house tomorrow. I'm bringing cake and cheesy potatoes. Yummm....

Tell your mom and dad Congrats and Happy Anniversary from Tessa's boyfriend's mom!

My parents were married for 45 years!

 

[Adi12982]

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

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.

So cute!

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 too love Carla's patterns on youcanmakthis.com her patterns teach you skills that can transfer to other projects. The easiest pattern to start with is the easy fit pants. It gave me the confidence to move on to other things. I think the A-line is really easy too.

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






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 )

Your pants are too cute! I put my patterns in plastic folders and then just have them all in a tote bag.

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.

So sad. Prayers for his family and all who loved him.

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

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!

Congrats to both your nephews!

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!!!

I haven't done the Feliz but I love your fabrics!

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!

Welcome! Would love to see photos of what you've made!

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!

So cute!

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Just one hour ago I received a call from our attorney.....to make a VERY LONG story short, we are one BIG step closer to being able to adopt our beautiful baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet but this step was a HUGE ONE and we were told the other day this part of the decision probably would not be made until sometime around September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September I tell you!!! You guys all prayed for us and JUST TWO DAYS LATER we get some of the BEST news we have had in almost a year and a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW PRAYERS REALLY DO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sitting here crying, I am such a sap, please excuse me!! I just can't believe it, it is incredible!!!!

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What wonderful news!

I had some really sad news this week, too. A colleague of ours died suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was 44 years old. He leaves behind a wife and three teenage kids. It's just so sad! Please pray for this family!

So sad. Prayers for his family.

 

[froggy33]

Gorgeous I love the pink I couldn't find a light pink in New Zealand but thats ok .

Thanks! I have a ton of colors ( I kind of go crazy when ordering online. I have no idea how ordering works in New Zealand, but the website I get mine from afc-express.com has like 15 different colors I think.

I LOVE your pettis. I was glancing over your instructions and I think we do ours similar (I don't use elastic, I just let the chiffon ruffle on its own), but yours look so full. I'll have to look back over your directions and see how much you use.

I agree the ruffles hide many faults

I actually use clips (hair clips not sure what you ladies call them there I always have to explain what things are as we call them different stuff haha)

These things

I find it easier as I'm working with 20metres at a time (because I make 2 at a time)

I just fold it in half and half again - snap the clips on so they don't move and use my quilting ruler and rotary cutter

It will be on my new blog www.lostinstash.blogspot.com

That is a good idea! I have been able to cut mine pretty easily, but this would defnitely help with the slippery chiffon!


Ooh...and by the way I am in a little suburb about 30 miles south of Kansas City, on the Kansas side.

 

[sahm1000]

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 how tragic! I will say some prayers for the family and for the new little angel.

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!

WOw! That is fantastic news! You should be very proud of him!

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!

Welcome! I'm glad to see so many lurkers coming out! Yeah!

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.

Leslie, I hope I didn't offend you, I didn't mean to. And I didn't mean to scare/worry anyone about having a c-section either. However the baby comes out, as long as they are healthy is what matter. I just meant to suggest that unless she felt she needed the extra help her husband could give her, maybe let him stay at home with their daughter rather than with her at the hospital. Sorry if I offended anyone.

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!

Congratulations on your Etsy shop! Your dress is adorable!

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Just one hour ago I received a call from our attorney.....to make a VERY LONG story short, we are one BIG step closer to being able to adopt our beautiful baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet but this step was a HUGE ONE and we were told the other day this part of the decision probably would not be made until sometime around September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September I tell you!!! You guys all prayed for us and JUST TWO DAYS LATER we get some of the BEST news we have had in almost a year and a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW PRAYERS REALLY DO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sitting here crying, I am such a sap, please excuse me!! I just can't believe it, it is incredible!!!!

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Beth! I'll keep saying prayers for you! I hope your wish comes true!

FRUSTRATED! I had a big multi-quote going, and just as I went to hit submit - my computer blacked out or something!

PIPER -I'll be praying for the family you posted about. What a sad story!

I had some really sad news this week, too. A colleague of ours died suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was 44 years old. He leaves behind a wife and three teenage kids. It's just so sad! Please pray for this family!




I'm so happy for you! You're right - prayers DO WORK! I'll continue to pray for your family.

I will be saying prayers for your colleagues family. Poor things, that is so scary at such a young age.

Beth! that is such wonderful news! I'll keep praying and continue to hope that it all works out well!

Piper - That is so so sad. What a wonderful thing for all that money to have been raised. I cannot imagine how much it must hurt to lose a child and especially at such a young age.

Shannon - Prayers for the family you know too.

And for some good news since most of it wasn't so great this morning. I finished my 2nd vida! This was one mega workout of a vida! I have no pictures yet but I'll take some later! Whoo hoo!

I deserve some dancing bananas!

3 more coming soon!

Can't wait to see pictures! It's not nice to tease us!

I hate to rat you out, but----
T was planning on meeting us at DisneyLAND!!! But, she couldn't make it.



You're the only other person I've ever heard of that had the same reaction as me to the Grand Canyon.

I have no idea why they picked Branson for me! For one thing, I like small towns!


I have a Wii fit and I love it! I don't use it nearly as often as I should, though. Teresa uncovered an astounding study on the Wii fit. Apparently, there was actually research conducted to find out that the Wii fit does not help you lose weight....if you don't use it! Yes, money well spent on that study.

Ooh, look at you ratting out poor T! And bragging about that trip you're taking!

Yep, the Grand Cayman doesn't really do it for me. My Dad is the same way so I think I got it from him.

Branson, yuck! Sorry for those of you who like it, I don't mean to insult anyone but really, I find it torturous. Maybe b/c I was there instead of on a planned vacation (and we consulted them before choosing our vacation dates) to watch my DH's brother get married in Silver Dollar City (an amusement park for those of you who are unfamiliar - more like Six Flags - not Disney). Anyway, not my cup of tea!

The UPS guy just showed up with my "Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2009". I pulled it out of the package and had to laugh! It's about 1/3 of the size of my Disney World one! No wonder it was a little bit cheaper! I guess there just isn't as much to talk about at Disneyland!

I can't wait to read it, though!!!


I'm also baking cakes for my mom and dad's 45th anniversary tomorrow!

Yes, FORTY-FIVE years!!!

We're having a little party with our family over at their house tomorrow. I'm bringing cake and cheesy potatoes. Yummm....

Yum! Can I come? I love cake and cheesy potatoes. Just made them the other day for dinner! I mean the cheesy potatoes, not the cake.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

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, this story just breaks my heart. I cant imagine the pain the Mom is going through. That is so wonderful that your staff has come together to contribute to their financial needs. Ill be praying for them!

 

[sweetstitches]

I've heard lots of good things about Katy. Maybe one of these days I'll go with Darren when he goes down there and meet all of you Houston people (now don't ask me what I'm going to do with my kiddos but it's an idea anyway!). I know I also have a lot of neighbors here in Dallas that have moved from Houston and they lived in the Woodlands which is also supposed to be nice. Good luck with the move and keep us posted.

Thanks for saying that about Katy. I'm excited, but pretty nervous too--mostly because my oldest has special needs, and it's going to be a tough transition for him.

I would LOVE to meet you someday!!!

Wow, you are all talkative this week, I was just on here and had to catch up by 10 pages.


Ok Ladies and Tom, I know I am new on here but I need some serious help, I am having a freak out moment My husband called from work today and told me to figure out how soon we can go to Disney cause he needs a vacation. First you don't need to tell me twice but we leave on May 9th, yes that is 23 days away! What customs do I have time to do?? Need ideas for things that don't take too long to complete. I have 2 girls 12 and 7. Any and all suggestions needed, Thanks!

Why can't my husband come home from work with an annoucement like that???

I Love this one!

I love the dress!
How do you know what the characters are going to wear when you are there? I never even knew that Minnie ever wore orange.

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.

Very, very sweet.

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 would love to go on a sewing retreat. I used to be in a SAGA (smocking arts guild of America) group, and we hosted a couple of sewing retreats. It was a ton of fun--but would have been even more fun and relaxing if I hadn't been going home every night.

I just read my newsletter today and my first thought (other than how stinkin' cute it is) was "I know that outfit"! Congrats!!


Ha Ha Ha... I know what you mean. When we moved to the Houston area in 1981, we were in the FAR REACHES of the 'burbs. As a girl scout we used to have a summer day camp on some farm land even further out. And now... that farm land is a Master Planned Community (and I live even further away from town than that). I read somewhere that the square milage of the Houston Metro Area is larger than the state of Delaware.



Yeah - the first time I tried ME applique I just couldn't wrap my head around the process. But I sat down with some scrap fabric and watched the machine do its thing... Actually seeing all the steps made it clear and my next test stitch came out perfect.


I just found out that there is an occasional weekend quilters retreat at Lake Conroe (1 - 1.5 hours from me). It sounds like a good deal - $175 for 3 days with meals included. You can even come 2 days early for an extra $42.50 a day. I'm thinking about signing up for their October dates.

I'm going to look at a Long Arm Quilting Machine tomorrow!! I've had so much fun playing with my mom's machine that I'm thinking about getting one of my own.

So where are you in Houston now? We lived in Clear Lake from 92-96, and are probably moving back this summer (probably to Katy as Mark will be working in the energy corridor on the west side.)

A quilter's retreat in Lake Conroe--yeah, something to look forward to!

 

[princessmom29]

Hi guys. I just wanted to pop in for a sec to say

Piper- so sorry. I will be praying for that family.

Mousetripper- so glad that you got good news.

My sister is getting married tomorrow and we are super busy. W worked on folwers untill 11:00 last night. I guess that's what we get for doing fresh ouselves, but it only cost us about $400 for all of it rather than paying the florist the $2500 she wanted to do it. Anyway, I will be back when the madness is over.

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

Hi ladies, I'm one of the newbies popping into say hello again. (I made the pink pajama pants with the monkey heads.) This board has been flying, and there have been some AMAZING outfits on here! I hope to be as talented in the future. Last weekend I made a simple skirt and a no sew tutu. I haven't had a chance to do anything since, but I'm hoping this weekend I can do some sewing. I'll most photos as soon as I have more to share.

I'm joining in on the prayers for everyone too!

Question: On one of the past threads I saw an outfit that was adorable and wanted to eventually make my own outfit, inspired by it. I can't find the photo though. I think it was a twirl skirt with orange with white dots and black with white dots fabrics. The shirt had a Nemo applique, I believe. If you made this, would you post a photo again? I'd be so grateful!

TB

 

[WyomingMom]

Wow, this board moves fast! You really have to be on your toes to keep up!

This will be my 10th post so I will try to post some pics later. I edited my siggy and then tested it several times!

 

[bclydia]

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Just one hour ago I received a call from our attorney.....to make a VERY LONG story short, we are one BIG step closer to being able to adopt our beautiful baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet but this step was a HUGE ONE and we were told the other day this part of the decision probably would not be made until sometime around September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September I tell you!!! You guys all prayed for us and JUST TWO DAYS LATER we get some of the BEST news we have had in almost a year and a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW PRAYERS REALLY DO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sitting here crying, I am such a sap, please excuse me!! I just can't believe it, it is incredible!!!!

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, that is really great news! We'll keep praying

bclydia (Sorry I'm still learning names, lol)

Did you get your daughter's name from Willow? I have a niece whose name is Alora Dannon because her dad loved that movie. They changed the spelling.

Hi!! Well, I think the movie certainly helped. Eleora is a hebrew name that means "the Lord is my light" and when I came across it, I loved it -largely because of Willow -but mostly because of its meaning. That was a great movie. I think you may be only the second person to have noticed the similarity!

Lydia

 

[Jennia]

Thanks, but I'm looking for a square one. I only see the longer banners and the nametags that say Disney World on that site.


I'm really hoping to! I already booked the hotel for October 7-12. I just need to find cheap airfaire now!! I've only been to Disneyland once when I was 17. I loved it then, but I don't remember much!

OOH we'll be there, too! From Oct 8th to Oct 11th, maybe we could meet you, too. =D

 

[sweetstitches]

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!

You will love it here; everyone is so nice.

We are a homeschooling family too.

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That dress is going to make one little girl very happy!!!

I agree the ruffles hide many faults

I actually use clips (hair clips not sure what you ladies call them there I always have to explain what things are as we call them different stuff haha)

These things

I find it easier as I'm working with 20metres at a time (because I make 2 at a time)

I just fold it in half and half again - snap the clips on so they don't move and use my quilting ruler and rotary cutter



I'm working on it - half is up now I have the pictures just need to get onto the big computer to upload them as the laptop is too slow.

It will be on my new blog www.lostinstash.blogspot.com

What a great idea!

I love that fabric. They turned out really cute.

Thank You,

And no, not to many I lost a large box of fabric in our last move but I still have some cute holiday ones. But then again how can I expect them to find a box of material when They can not even locate a microwave (don't worry though they did deliver the nice glass spinny plate that goes in it)

But I am excited because I have convinced my husband that I can live with the broken washer, which works just fine, you can just see the insides through the cracks, ( I keep telling myself it could be educational later.) So when we get reimbursed, should be next week YAH!! For the losses, I get to buy not only new material but for using a taped together washer I may buy a new Machine w/ embroidery. I will have to see though.

Moving is so much fun. How cool, though, if you get an embroidery machine out of it. You'll have to keep us posted.

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

Well, I'm not sure it's a great system, but this is how I store my patterns. I put them in 9x12 brown envelops (with the clasp--do you know I'm talking about?) I have a filing cabinet in my sewing room just for patterns. For the ones that have a pattern envelop, I take the envelops and put them in a 3-ring binder, divided by category. I write the name/number of the pattern on the envelop that is filed. For the ones that don't have a number, I assign them a number and keep a list in the front of my binder. I actually have 2 binders, one for heirloom patterns and one for regular patterns. I also take the inserts out of the magazines I used to subscribe to (Sew Beautiful, Creative Needle, AS&E) and I file those with the patterns.

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.

Sounds like you are already having a great b-day. We have wii fit too--it does get easier. The boxing is my favorite. I really stink at the soccer.

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.

That is so sad. I will pray for that family.