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

[adoptionmomma4]

Yeah...see you caught up on the picture taking. Hahaha. Seriously though, I know what you mean. That is awesome you have her hospital picture though. She will love that when she gets bigger too. Awww I really hope you find those old Disney pictures. And if you haven't found them soon enough just tell your DH that you feel the need to book another trip to WDW to take newer pictures. Hahahahahaha....(hey, it's worth a shot, right)?

So glad your son was not hurt from broken glass.....and glad that he did not break his helicopter. Hahahahaha.

Justin is just fine. He is glad his helicopter is not broken also. It was a set of 2 and one is stuck on the roof. It has been raining here for days. Poor kid!

Okay, so I haven't been able to keep up or catch up, because I have been working on my shop! Here is my latest set. I really love how this came out and wished we had a trip planned so she could wear it!

And because this is just a cute pic

I LOVE this set. I love the capri's.

I love all of Lily's outfits. I like the style of the first dress and think the pockets will spice it up.

I have the cherry fabric in my ever growing stash. I love how you used them. I may make Kate some easy fit's with them. Did you embroider the tank?

Have you found leggings you like better than walmarts? When I saw your post on Lily's leggings I realized Katie needs some really badly. It took me right back to the 5th grade when I wore leggings

Lacy, I think I like Children's Place leggings best! I just ordered several matching tees and leggings from them so Lily can wear them under dresses.

I just appliqued the cherries the "old fashioned" way meaning without my embroidery machine.

Thank you! I am heading to the Childrens place outlet this weekend. Maybe they will have them there???

My embroidery machine is acting wonky. I need to get it fixed. I do not know if I can applique something so small the "old fashioned way".

Years ago, we had a couple of boxes of Girl Scout cookies sitting on the ledge waiting to be picked up by one of my sisters. When we came in, no cookies. Looked everywhere. Called my sister. No cookies. A few hours later, we found out why, the entire house smelled like mint chocolate chip Girl Scout cookies. That dog ate the cookies, the boxes they were in, the wrappers and even the paper bag!!

That is so funny. That is one way to get rid of the evidence.

ok que the violin music.........


My dear sweet DD tried on all the adorable summer Disney clothes I made her last year....... and they don't fit!!!!!!!!!

I am sooo bummed, doesn't she realize you simply cannot locate some of this fabric anymore-I can't lengthen these things!!!!!

I guess I can always call the dresses tops and add shorts right? LOL

It is so sad when they grow out of things we love them in. Just hold onto the stuff.

Katie would grow out of things but they would not be the right length to be tops just yet. I just held onto them for another year and they fit perfectly. My favorite outfit she wore this year was a pair of jeans with a brown and pink gymboree dress she wore when she was 18 months old. It was so cute!

Yep.... they are addictive. I made my second pair of pants today, this time I tried to add a cuff. I think they came out okay, a little plain, but they went together okay.

Today was DH's first full day in Iraq and the distraction helped. I think I will try the simply sweet next, and hopefully I can start making a few things for our Disney trip in August. I bought a few customs for her, but I would love to make some myself. plus I have the embroidery machine to start playing with.

Your capri's are adorable. I hope sewing helps pass the time while your Dh is away. Thank you for your sacrafice and your husbands too!

Love all the new stuff posted recently!
As I was going through Leighanna's backpack for school today, I noticed that she had her Spring pictures in there. Why she didn't tell us that they were in, I don't know. Unless... it was because she snuck a toy to school that day, and preceded to have her picture taken with it!
Silly girl!

That picture is priceless. The story behind it adorable. I am sure it will always bring a smile to your face when you see it.

these adoption stories tug at my heart so much! You are such a strong family to endure this pain but the reward is so much greater! I was in tears reading this! Not only the struggle but the happy ending!

Oh and my 6 yr old actually did the ' Mommy I have good news and bad news AS I was reading this! Glad your son was ok!
Those are so cute! The girls look so happy with them!!!!! i can't wait to see what you make for you 11 yr old.


I am so glad after all that heart ache you got to be your child's mommy! I would ahve been bawling right with you heck I have tears in my eye right now at the simple thought of what you went through!
Great job! i really need to get that pattern!

Thank you for your kind words. I am so thankful to have all of my kids. Adoption has been the biggest blessing in my life.

Is Nikki going to cheer again this year? I am trying to talk Leanne into taking a year off. So far no luck!

Well ladies, I finally took the plunge and ordered the pattern. All in all it wasn't to bad...I followed Trillium's sew along...not sure if I could have done it without her! I would change somethings but since I don't know exactly how lol I will leave them be. I wanted a brown ruffle on bottom of the underdress but ran out of fabric and the fabric store I bought it from is 2 hours away. I will probably add some sort of ribbon trim instead. Hope you like it. As soon as the little princess gets it (I will see her in a month) I will post pics of her in it. Until then...thanks for all your inspiration!!!!

That is an adorable dress. I love the colors.

I wish I had as much ambition as all of you! The dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts, pants, purses, hats...it is so much fun to see all of your creations.

A couple months back I had some questions about machine applique and Heather Sue helped me out a bit with answering my questions.
I haven't appliqued anything I'm ready to share yet, but I finished a twirl skirt last night and a nightgown yesterday afternoon.
I'm a little embarrassed because I started the twirl skirt last February.

I used a pattern from YCMT.com but I wanted it more twirly than the picture. After gathering it together last night and trying to attach
it to the waistband, I realized that the pattern was right and I was wrong. There are fourty strips attached to that little waistband. Next time I will follow the pattern closer and do the 32 strips they recommend.

We are going to WDW a couple weeks before Christmas and my goal is to make little J outfits for everyday we are there.
The big question is will I finish any of them?

Hope you don't mind me sharing little J in her twirl skirt.

This skirt is so cute. Your daughter is super cute!


I am behind on this thread again. I am only on page 80. I had computer problems for a few days. Then I had to take the kids to the eye doctor on Monday and then Leanne (my 11 year old DD) had a really bad rash on Tuesday which had us at the pedi later that day. I have to share what happened:

I thought it was strep but that was negative. So the Dr. said it was an allergic reaction. When he was asking if we had tried anything new I assured him everything was the same. Leanne then says... "Ohhh...maybe it was my anti-aging cream!" The doctor and I about fell over in laughter. She was serious! She got it from my mom. She thought she had a few lines under her eyes, so she wanted to be proactive. The doctor asked her is she was trying not to look 12 I am sure he thought we were nuts!!!

Well, I am off to get caught up.

 

[mickimousemama]

Thank you! I am heading to the Childrens place outlet this weekend. Maybe they will have them there???

TCP is having a 40% off (just got the email) and they have capri's for $5.49 PM your email address and I will share my 15% off bday coupon good till the end of April, it can't be used online anymore but you can print and use as many as you want

 

[Twins+2more]

Good morning friends. Today it will get up to 65 then this weekend we will see 80's. Woo Hoo ! Any how, have a good day.

 

[pixeegrl]

I am having an extreme moment of righteous indignation and I would like you all to join in it with me.

So Fairygoodmother (aka Auntie Darla) generously offered to sew a Mary Poppins dress for a silent auction for charity.

This dress...

She is going to custom make the above dress in the winners size.

So the silent auction ends and the dress sells for...........






$15.00

I can not believe that! I know it is for a good cause but come on.
There was all of 2 bids one for 5. and the winning bid for 15.


I know Darla is feeling a little sad about this.

Come on join me in my righteous indignation....

This really IRKS me too! I say go for a simpler version too but even then it's still worth more!

 

[minnie2]

We have found paci's everywhere! But I have tried to start easing it from her and now she has started walking around with one in her mouth and one in each hand! She is TERRIFIED that it is going to go missing! But I said I would rather have her out of diapers than without a paci!

that is funny!

I am asking for prayers again...no wonder my blood pressure is high...I just can't believe that about five months after my husband got laid-off from his previous job, we are going through this again at his new job! We will find out within the next two weeks or so if dh will still have a job. So please say a little prayer for dh, and for all those at his work!

of course!

I DID IT!!!!
I finally ordered an embroidery machine!!! I got the singer futura ce-150 with ALL the software, auto punch, photo punch, hyperfont,auto crossstitch, and the multi hour tutorial for $799 on HSN with the flexpay option. 5 payments of $159. It should be here may 2 I am sooooo excited!!!!!!

YAY!

These are the outfits sent out for the Tbelfonti Big Give


This one is for Olivia, can you guess who it is suppose to be? A lot of you have already seen this one on Facebook. I was just really slow posting it here!

and this is a Jasmine one for Maddie:

Ok, the first dress is suppose to be Ariel's pink dress:

They are beautiful!!!!!!!!

I am having an extreme moment of righteous indignation and I would like you all to join in it with me.

So Fairygoodmother (aka Auntie Darla) generously offered to sew a Mary Poppins dress for a silent auction for charity.

She is going to custom make the above dress in the winners size.

So the silent auction ends and the dress sells for...........






$15.00

I can not believe that! I know it is for a good cause but come on.
There was all of 2 bids one for 5. and the winning bid for 15.


I know Darla is feeling a little sad about this.

Come on join me in my righteous indignation....

That is insane! that bidder needs to add ZERO! to it. Heck I think Darla should pay $16 not to have to make it for that cheap! I know it is for charity but come on! Maybe next time she offers to make something that amazing there should be a starting bid.

I love this!! This fabric is from Joann's and I haven't been able to find it again since about this time last year. I made DD this set with it last Spring.

That is really cute and it gave me and I dea for this fabric that I have this coordinating fabric for but I can't figure out what to make out of it! Problem is I think Nikki is to old for it. There is always my niece Anya!

Thank you for your kind words. I am so thankful to have all of my kids. Adoption has been the biggest blessing in my life.

Is Nikki going to cheer again this year? I am trying to talk Leanne into taking a year off. So far no luck!

I am behind on this thread again. I am only on page 80. I had computer problems for a few days. Then I had to take the kids to the eye doctor on Monday and then Leanne (my 11 year old DD) had a really bad rash on Tuesday which had us at the pedi later that day. I have to share what happened:

I thought it was strep but that was negative. So the Dr. said it was an allergic reaction. When he was asking if we had tried anything new I assured him everything was the same. Leanne then says... "Ohhh...maybe it was my anti-aging cream!" The doctor and I about fell over in laughter. She was serious! She got it from my mom. She thought she had a few lines under her eyes, so she wanted to be proactive. The doctor asked her is she was trying not to look 12 I am sure he thought we were nuts!!!

Well, I am off to get caught up.

Yup Nikki is all signed up for Cheer again and I am signed up to coach because she asked. I guess I should be happy she liked me coaching. She has also asked to do competition cheer too so come November after Football season I may sign her up for that. she wants to do it now but there isn't really anything so she is just in Karate.

That story it GREAT! LOVE it! These kids grow up far to fast these days! You need to write that story down it is priceless!

I actually ahd a reaction a few weeks ago from Bliss eye cream. I usually use Philosophy Hope in a Tube( LOVE IT!) well I really wanted to try Bliss so the lady at Sephora gave me a sample ad my eye swelled up and got red and itch it was awful!!!!!!!



Well Nikki is off to work with her daddy for 'Bring your daughter to work day'. She is so excited! Poor Kyle is too young.

So today after school we get to g to his ped to talk about ADD for him. FUN! UGH! He has been having some issues in school and my BFF is testing her son so I was looking up info on it and Kyle just fits inattentive add so much it is almost scary! When I even looked up teaching children with add those learning methods are what I have done at home and it is the only way he really gets things! So last week I filled out some paperwork and so did his teacher and she has been doing some observations on him and today is our ped visit. I am in NO way looking to put him on med for it at all!! I just want to maybe know why he does or acts certain ways. Maybe through certain vitamins and teaching methods we can help him. Thankfully he is VERY good in school his grades are wonderful but his behavior well.. Not that he is bad his is just so antsy and well distracted so easily i can't explain it it just seems more extreme then other kids. He could also just be immature he is the youngest in his class. Or he could be bored stiff. He just needs to be kept busy all the time or I just can't explain it. So we will see. Either way this is the 1st step to answers.

Sorry to be so winded!

 

[my*2*angels]

I love this!! This fabric is from Joann's and I haven't been able to find it again since about this time last year. I made DD this set with it last Spring.

Thank you! I remember this set! I love it!

There is a great Marshmallow Fondant with out that icky taste on Cakecentral dot com. Also for a guitar cake I know Michael's has one, but it would be just as easy to bake your cakes and cut it to the shape you want and decorate appropriately. I made my son a guitar valentine box by tracing his child size guitar. you could use froot by the foot rope for guitar strings or regular pipping.

You can also find great instructions HERE

Thanks for the link! And great idea for the strings!

I LOVE this set. I love the capri's.

Thank you! And that is tooo funny about the anti aging cream!

 

[Adi12982]

Ok, so now that i have this embroidery machine coming i need to learn howto use it, and what supplies I need. Can anyone tell me what type of stabilizer I will need to buy to use with it?? I know I need some sort of sticky back, but what brand is best? Can I still use heat and bond to stick down applique fabric, or will I need to use something else. Anyone have a recomendation for brands of embroidery thread or a source to buy it? HELP!!! I am a little overwhelmed.

I have been using my MIL's futura (CE-350) exclusively since October. . . It is a great little machine and I love it. I love the auto punch software, it is good! We used it to digitize a Florida Marlins logo (to embroider towels for my brother as a gift) and it worked great!!

Anyhow, Sulky thread is the best for getting nice clean stitches. The cheapest I have found it at is: http://www.gunold.com/swscripts/nln...++&CUST_NO=+&co_id=GU\&REQUEST_ID=QCSTKLSTTHR

The mini-king cones are only $2 each, and it is great quality.

I use sulky cut away for thinner fabrics and knits, sulky iron-on tearaway on other more stable fabrics (or if going through more layers), and Sulky solvy for the top of towels and thinner knits. I always use a 40% off coupon at Joann's to buy it.

 

[lynnanddbyz]

I'm sorry, but i am really anovice when it comes to machine embroidery. So it's ok to use the same sulky tear away I have been using to hand applique on an embroidery machine? What does floating something mean?? Sorry for all the questions!

I use Isacord embroidery thread. I LOOOOOOVE that brand it sews so nice and it is colorfast(meaning if you embroider on something white it can be bleached and will not harm the thread colors) There are many different types of embroidery backings. You will need several different types. The different types are for different applications. I love a site called Embroidery Library. They have gorgeous designs but they also have a tips section and a projects section. So you can learn how the do different techniques. The projects also inspire me in what to do with the designs. Here is the link if you would like to check them out. http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/default.aspx

I am in no way connected with the site I just love to use their designs and they are so reasonabily priced. Good luck if you have any more questions just PM me I would be glad to help.

 

[livndisney]

I love this!! This fabric is from Joann's and I haven't been able to find it again since about this time last year. I made DD this set with it last Spring.

I just bought the fabric the pants are made out of the other day. Joann's had it on the clearance table.

 

[poohteacher]

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting on this thread. Can I just start by saying how beautiful all of your creations are. I am in awe and am very jealous of your talent. And let me just say that I would love to go back in time and bid a whole lot more on that Mary Poppin's dress! It was a work of art.

I actually posted another thread looking for an Alice in Wonderland dress and someone suggested I try making the precious dress by CarlaC. It has been many years since I have used a sewing machine, but I ordered one for my birthday and it should be arriving today. I'm really excited to attempt it. Here's my first (of probably many) questions. I have never used a pattern off the computer before. How do you go about getting it to print? Do you end up printing out pieces and taping them together? Please pardon my ignorance. I just want to make sure I know how this works before I actually go ahead and buy it. Do they even sell pattern paper that fits in a computer printer? Please help a novice!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I am having an extreme moment of righteous indignation and I would like you all to join in it with me.

So Fairygoodmother (aka Auntie Darla) generously offered to sew a Mary Poppins dress for a silent auction for charity.

This dress...

She is going to custom make the above dress in the winners size.

So the silent auction ends and the dress sells for...........






$15.00

I can not believe that! I know it is for a good cause but come on.
There was all of 2 bids one for 5. and the winning bid for 15.


I know Darla is feeling a little sad about this.

Come on join me in my righteous indignation....

I agree with the other posters.

She should have the option of simply giving $15 and skipping making it- there should have been a reserve!

OR...perhaps you could let them know there are some people who would be interested in bidding on the item now- even if the auction is over, if the winner is willing, it would help raise more money and I'm sure all of us would feel better. If any of us wanted to participate we could send you our "silent" bid by sending you a PM.......
Surely there is a way to rectify this situation!



I'm off to check Tom's blog to see who won his creation.



2CuteKidz- I LOVED that outfit last year and I love it still! Remind me, which pattern did you use?

TeresaJoy- Those big give outfits are awesome!!! But I really love the Jasmine one!! Nice job!!

 

[sweetstitches]

One more quick Cars project before our trip!
Reversible bucket hat

Great hat!

Here is an oldie. Big hit with all the cast members!

I can see why that was such a hit with the cast members; it looks like a fun dress for your dd to wear too!

Well I am back from Vegas it was fun. Here is some pics of or Vow renewal and our dinner at The Top Of The World.

Now I am gearing up for Disney!

awwww---how romantic! Your photos turned out great too!

Don't stress on the paci! Kyle had his until he was 3.5. He eft it for Santa to bring to little babies for Christmas and he wasn not happy!
Christmas eve we actually forgot and had to grab it before he fell asleep. Well we remind him what the plan was since we talked about it for weeks before and I brought his stocking upstairs for him to place them in. Well he takes the binky out of his mouth then as he is about to lay back down and we are walking out of his room he pops another binky he had hidden apparently under his pillow! then months later after i thought I had found them all I was cleaning the couch and guess what I find???? I always wondered how may he had stashed in places!


it is the patchwork bucket hat on ycmt

 

[adoptionmomma4]

Yup Nikki is all signed up for Cheer again and I am signed up to coach because she asked. I guess I should be happy she liked me coaching. She has also asked to do competition cheer too so come November after Football season I may sign her up for that. she wants to do it now but there isn't really anything so she is just in Karate.

That story it GREAT! LOVE it! These kids grow up far to fast these days! You need to write that story down it is priceless!

I actually ahd a reaction a few weeks ago from Bliss eye cream. I usually use Philosophy Hope in a Tube( LOVE IT!) well I really wanted to try Bliss so the lady at Sephora gave me a sample ad my eye swelled up and got red and itch it was awful!!!!!!!



Well Nikki is off to work with her daddy for 'Bring your daughter to work day'. She is so excited! Poor Kyle is too young.

So today after school we get to g to his ped to talk about ADD for him. FUN! UGH! He has been having some issues in school and my BFF is testing her son so I was looking up info on it and Kyle just fits inattentive add so much it is almost scary! When I even looked up teaching children with add those learning methods are what I have done at home and it is the only way he really gets things! So last week I filled out some paperwork and so did his teacher and she has been doing some observations on him and today is our ped visit. I am in NO way looking to put him on med for it at all!! I just want to maybe know why he does or acts certain ways. Maybe through certain vitamins and teaching methods we can help him. Thankfully he is VERY good in school his grades are wonderful but his behavior well.. Not that he is bad his is just so antsy and well distracted so easily i can't explain it it just seems more extreme then other kids. He could also just be immature he is the youngest in his class. Or he could be bored stiff. He just needs to be kept busy all the time or I just can't explain it. So we will see. Either way this is the 1st step to answers.

Sorry to be so winded!

I wish we could start all-star in November. Our last comp was The second weekend in April and our try outs for next season are May 9th. Practice will start the following week. It is hard core here

Good luck at your appointment with Kyle. I took my Justin in for a similar appointment last summer. I was also not going to go straight to meds with him. When the doctor said he was fine and did not have ADHD I almost cried. I asked for meds for me J/K, but I did think there was something wrong with me.

The name really does say it all! I finished my first today, and just have to say I am in LOVE! I was sooo afraid of this pattern, but it was really very easy! I also learned quite a bit while making this dress! You were right Carla! It was simple and it turned out better than I expected! Excuse my model, she is EXTREMELY grumpy today! Hopefully I can get better pics later!

I love this dress. It reminds me of the Laura Ashley dresses I used to put Leanne in when she was little. It is so sweet!

Thank you! The reason she is so grumpy is because she hasn't been sleeping well AT ALL! And she was wanting a paci! I know I know, she shouldn't have a paci, but she is potty training, so one thing at the time!

Miss. Katie had her paci long after I said she would. She was over 3 and the only reason I took it then is because it was becoming and issue with other people. I could not handle people grabbing it and saying things like "you are to big for this". Some of these were complete strangers.

Anway- she has been binky free for almost a year. When I was in Florida with Leanne in March my mother in law gave her one . And she sucked it!!! Katie loved it and wants another one. She asks me for one just about every day. I will ask her what she wants it for she says "to put it in my mouth" and laughes.

These are the outfits sent out for the Tbelfonti Big Give


This one is for Olivia, can you guess who it is suppose to be? A lot of you have already seen this one on Facebook. I was just really slow posting it here!

and this is a Jasmine one for Maddie:

Ok, the first dress is suppose to be Ariel's pink dress:

I knew it was Ariel It is adorable. I am sure both girls will love the outfits. I love the Jasmine. The fabric is beautiful.

Leanne just came in and said "I love Ariels dress. I still want to be a mermaid." Ariel is her favorite princess. She has been watching it a lot with Katie. Kate still loves Cinderella.

I am having an extreme moment of righteous indignation and I would like you all to join in it with me.

So Fairygoodmother (aka Auntie Darla) generously offered to sew a Mary Poppins dress for a silent auction for charity.

This dress...

She is going to custom make the above dress in the winners size.

So the silent auction ends and the dress sells for...........






$15.00

I can not believe that! I know it is for a good cause but come on.
There was all of 2 bids one for 5. and the winning bid for 15.


I know Darla is feeling a little sad about this.

Come on join me in my righteous indignation....

This is terrible. I can not even imagine how much it would cost to make. Now that Katie is bigger and I need more than 1 yard of fabric for her it can get expensive.

I bet the person who won the dress has not clue the amount of money fabric costs nor the amount of time it takes to make somthing so beautiful.

I think people look at everything homemade as cheap to do. What a shame! I would offer her money back or explain that for the money she will get a OAK adorable yet much more simple dress.

 

[2cutekidz]

Thank you! I remember this set! I love it!!

Thanks! I ike your dress better though, it shows the fabric better.

 

[sweetstitches]

I am asking for prayers again...no wonder my blood pressure is high...I just can't believe that about five months after my husband got laid-off from his previous job, we are going through this again at his new job! We will find out within the next two weeks or so if dh will still have a job. So please say a little prayer for dh, and for all those at his work!

Praying here; I'm sorry that you are going through this again.

 

[mommyof3princess]

i love this fabric. i noticed the texture is different than regular cotton fabric. is it more difficult to sew with? i would love to get some at 1.99 a yard!!!

It sews exactly the same as regular cotton fabric. I like the way it looks when the outfit is all finished and at a $1.99 it is a steal.

It seemed to sew the same for me, in fact I made my first pair of easy fit pants with it, and the fabric was easier because of the little lines in the fabric. The lines helped me stay straight since I am a beginner.

Plus, it's actually a blend so it doesn't wrinkle and it doesn't fray very badly.

I am coming out of lurk mode to let you all know that if you iron the fabric the bumps come out. and washing it does not bring them back . I just wanted to let you know incase you were wanting to applique. to be very careful.


I love looking at all the new things every day. I have been sewing alot and I will post pictures of everything befor my sale next week.

and prayers to those who need them.

 

[jham]

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting on this thread. Can I just start by saying how beautiful all of your creations are. I am in awe and am very jealous of your talent. And let me just say that I would love to go back in time and bid a whole lot more on that Mary Poppin's dress! It was a work of art.

I actually posted another thread looking for an Alice in Wonderland dress and someone suggested I try making the precious dress by CarlaC. It has been many years since I have used a sewing machine, but I ordered one for my birthday and it should be arriving today. I'm really excited to attempt it. Here's my first (of probably many) questions. I have never used a pattern off the computer before. How do you go about getting it to print? Do you end up printing out pieces and taping them together? Please pardon my ignorance. I just want to make sure I know how this works before I actually go ahead and buy it. Do they even sell pattern paper that fits in a computer printer? Please help a novice!

You just print it on regular paper, there is a little 1" square that you need to check and make sure prints out to 1" to make sure your image wasn't scaled down for the printer. You will print out pieces for the bodice and the collar and sleeves and Carla gives you actual measurements for the skirt pieces since they are just rectangles. Sometimes you need to tape a couple of pieces of paper together to make your pattern piece. It just depends on the pattern and the size you are using. She walks you through everything step by step so you will be fine. The precious dress makes a darling Alice!

 

[tricia]

I am coming out of lurk mode to let you all know that if you iron the fabric the bumps come out. and washing it does not bring them back . I just wanted to let you know incase you were wanting to applique. to be very careful.


I love looking at all the new things every day. I have been sewing alot and I will post pictures of everything befor my sale next week.

and prayers to those who need them.

I ironed mine very lightly and it stayed the same. That is what the ladies at Jo ann's told me. In fact they actually said 'just make sure you don't iron the crap out of it'

 

[sweetstitches]

Love it! I love that its a little sporty!!

I found the perfect buttercream recipe!!! The recipe sounds crazy but it is delicious (not too sweet) and holds up well. Its from Magnolia Bakery in NYC which is famous for its yummy cupcakes. You can find the recipe and tutorial on YouTube by searching "Making creamy vanilla icing" Good luck!!!

Beautiful dress. You did an amazing job!! Did you use a pattern?

I'm tempted to try the recipe just because it's so different. Flour in frosting???

I DID IT!!!!
I finally ordered an embroidery machine!!! I got the singer futura ce-150 with ALL the software, auto punch, photo punch, hyperfont,auto crossstitch, and the multi hour tutorial for $799 on HSN with the flexpay option. 5 payments of $159. It should be here may 2 I am sooooo excited!!!!!!

You will have fun!

These are the outfits sent out for the Tbelfonti Big Give

This one is for Olivia, can you guess who it is suppose to be? A lot of you have already seen this one on Facebook. I was just really slow posting it here!

and this is a Jasmine one for Maddie:

Ok, the first dress is suppose to be Ariel's pink dress:

They are going to be thrilled with those outfits. I love the sleeves on the first dress, and I love your fabric choice on the second outfit; it's a really cool twist on what you usually see for Jasmine.

I am having an extreme moment of righteous indignation and I would like you all to join in it with me.

So Fairygoodmother (aka Auntie Darla) generously offered to sew a Mary Poppins dress for a silent auction for charity.

This dress...

She is going to custom make the above dress in the winners size.

So the silent auction ends and the dress sells for...........






$15.00

I can not believe that! I know it is for a good cause but come on.
There was all of 2 bids one for 5. and the winning bid for 15.


I know Darla is feeling a little sad about this.

Come on join me in my righteous indignation....

That just STINKS! I can't believe how CHEAP some people are when it's for charity! I wonder if the winner is just completely clueless about how much time, energy and money goes into creating that dress, or if she's bragging to everyone she knows about what a steal she got!!!

I love this!! This fabric is from Joann's and I haven't been able to find it again since about this time last year. I made DD this set with it last Spring.

that's adorable

Justin is just fine. He is glad his helicopter is not broken also. It was a set of 2 and one is stuck on the roof. It has been raining here for days. Poor kid!


I LOVE this set. I love the capri's.

I love all of Lily's outfits. I like the style of the first dress and think the pockets will spice it up.

I have the cherry fabric in my ever growing stash. I love how you used them. I may make Kate some easy fit's with them. Did you embroider the tank?

Have you found leggings you like better than walmarts? When I saw your post on Lily's leggings I realized Katie needs some really badly. It took me right back to the 5th grade when I wore leggings



Thank you! I am heading to the Childrens place outlet this weekend. Maybe they will have them there???

My embroidery machine is acting wonky. I need to get it fixed. I do not know if I can applique something so small the "old fashioned way".



That is so funny. That is one way to get rid of the evidence.



It is so sad when they grow out of things we love them in. Just hold onto the stuff.

Katie would grow out of things but they would not be the right length to be tops just yet. I just held onto them for another year and they fit perfectly. My favorite outfit she wore this year was a pair of jeans with a brown and pink gymboree dress she wore when she was 18 months old. It was so cute!



Your capri's are adorable. I hope sewing helps pass the time while your Dh is away. Thank you for your sacrafice and your husbands too!



That picture is priceless. The story behind it adorable. I am sure it will always bring a smile to your face when you see it.


Thank you for your kind words. I am so thankful to have all of my kids. Adoption has been the biggest blessing in my life.

Is Nikki going to cheer again this year? I am trying to talk Leanne into taking a year off. So far no luck!



That is an adorable dress. I love the colors.



This skirt is so cute. Your daughter is super cute!


I am behind on this thread again. I am only on page 80. I had computer problems for a few days. Then I had to take the kids to the eye doctor on Monday and then Leanne (my 11 year old DD) had a really bad rash on Tuesday which had us at the pedi later that day. I have to share what happened:

I thought it was strep but that was negative. So the Dr. said it was an allergic reaction. When he was asking if we had tried anything new I assured him everything was the same. Leanne then says... "Ohhh...maybe it was my anti-aging cream!" The doctor and I about fell over in laughter. She was serious! She got it from my mom. She thought she had a few lines under her eyes, so she wanted to be proactive. The doctor asked her is she was trying not to look 12 I am sure he thought we were nuts!!!

Well, I am off to get caught up.

Is she okay now? I know those allergic reactions can be quite scary. Sorry, it is still funny though--trying not to look 12

that is funny!
of course!

YAY!

They are beautiful!!!!!!!!

That is insane! that bidder needs to add ZERO! to it. Heck I think Darla should pay $16 not to have to make it for that cheap! I know it is for charity but come on! Maybe next time she offers to make something that amazing there should be a starting bid.

That is really cute and it gave me and I dea for this fabric that I have this coordinating fabric for but I can't figure out what to make out of it! Problem is I think Nikki is to old for it. There is always my niece Anya!

Yup Nikki is all signed up for Cheer again and I am signed up to coach because she asked. I guess I should be happy she liked me coaching. She has also asked to do competition cheer too so come November after Football season I may sign her up for that. she wants to do it now but there isn't really anything so she is just in Karate.

That story it GREAT! LOVE it! These kids grow up far to fast these days! You need to write that story down it is priceless!

I actually ahd a reaction a few weeks ago from Bliss eye cream. I usually use Philosophy Hope in a Tube( LOVE IT!) well I really wanted to try Bliss so the lady at Sephora gave me a sample ad my eye swelled up and got red and itch it was awful!!!!!!!



Well Nikki is off to work with her daddy for 'Bring your daughter to work day'. She is so excited! Poor Kyle is too young.

So today after school we get to g to his ped to talk about ADD for him. FUN! UGH! He has been having some issues in school and my BFF is testing her son so I was looking up info on it and Kyle just fits inattentive add so much it is almost scary! When I even looked up teaching children with add those learning methods are what I have done at home and it is the only way he really gets things! So last week I filled out some paperwork and so did his teacher and she has been doing some observations on him and today is our ped visit. I am in NO way looking to put him on med for it at all!! I just want to maybe know why he does or acts certain ways. Maybe through certain vitamins and teaching methods we can help him. Thankfully he is VERY good in school his grades are wonderful but his behavior well.. Not that he is bad his is just so antsy and well distracted so easily i can't explain it it just seems more extreme then other kids. He could also just be immature he is the youngest in his class. Or he could be bored stiff. He just needs to be kept busy all the time or I just can't explain it. So we will see. Either way this is the 1st step to answers.

Sorry to be so winded!

I think one of my quotes got messed up somewhere.......


Anyway, I was very hesitant to put Nathan on ritalin, but it was one of the best things we ever did! He told me (at age 9) that he felt so much better after he started taking it. He has told me that it feels like he has a race car zooming around in his head, that's how much his thoughts are racing without it. He was like a new kid on it, much happier and more focussed. School work was much easier for him too. It took so much effort for him to try to work when his thoughts were racing.

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting on this thread. Can I just start by saying how beautiful all of your creations are. I am in awe and am very jealous of your talent. And let me just say that I would love to go back in time and bid a whole lot more on that Mary Poppin's dress! It was a work of art.

I actually posted another thread looking for an Alice in Wonderland dress and someone suggested I try making the precious dress by CarlaC. It has been many years since I have used a sewing machine, but I ordered one for my birthday and it should be arriving today. I'm really excited to attempt it. Here's my first (of probably many) questions. I have never used a pattern off the computer before. How do you go about getting it to print? Do you end up printing out pieces and taping them together? Please pardon my ignorance. I just want to make sure I know how this works before I actually go ahead and buy it. Do they even sell pattern paper that fits in a computer printer? Please help a novice!

Just wanted to say welcome

 

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I ironed mine very lightly and it stayed the same. That is what the ladies at Jo ann's told me. In fact they actually said 'just make sure you don't iron the crap out of it'

no one said anything to me and it was disney fabric. So I put it away and haven't used it since. I am glad someone told you.