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Lori, thanks for the mini tutorial!


What about doing a navy type "bucket" hat w/ a big minnie dot bow? Or the old army hat style a little off to one side?

Great suggestions, guess you are talking about a white sailor hat? I'm going to play around with that and see how it looks.
 

Yes, my oldest daughter, age 12, has SPD (among other things). She was diagnosed when she was 6 but we knew way before that something was "different" (I think since she was born!) We did OT and a lot of sensory stuff with her to get her through school, including Willbarger brushing. She went from falling behind, almost failing and special education to leaving the sped program and getting all A's and 1 B in "regular" classes. She's a bit of an advocate now herself and sometimes writes with me.
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(Those are my three daughters summer of '07)
We wrote this article together about ways to make Disney more enjoyable for sensory kids (I donate my services to this magazine so I'm not bringing up anything I earn money from).
I know it can be hard to see something like a diagnosis in black and white. :hug: It will be okay though, I promise! It has it's unique challenges, but the rewards are that much more awesome!

My oldest was diagnosed with SI years ago. Where can I get that magazieen?
 
speeking of brushing....who was it that sent my twins some customs that their daughter outgrew and I said I would send a "brush" to them? Im sorry, I had it all wrote down and lost it. I have the brush and want to send it. I keep putting it off saying I will find your address. Will you kindly send me a pm with your address. Thanks, Michelle
 
ok, couple new little dresses I made....... :wizard:
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WOO HOO! Burning up the machines this week!
Lori
So cute!

Hi everyone, I see I am way behind on here. Will have to catch up later as I am also behind on my sewing list. Spent yesterday ripping out side seams in pants I sewed wrong. Hope to post those pics tomorrow. Hope everyong is doing well. Here is the first outfit for DD 7.
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Great job!


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Photo gushing over now! :)

L*A*D*I*E*S:
My little tomboy, who really usually could care less about clothing unless it's a tee shirt from the boys department, told me today she wants a Lilo dress! OMG SHE WANTS CLOTHES! OMG SHE WANTS GIRLY CLOTHES!

Any ideas? I don't want it to be exactly like Lilo's dress because we're going at the end of July and it will be hot so the sleeves/super long dress would be a bit much. I kinda looked for some fabric today but didn't see any Lilo stuff.[/QUOTE]Cool! What about a bold white and red (or any color she likes) flower/Hawaiian print simply sweet dress? This way she can wear it to WDW and it is LILO or wear it any where and just be cute!

LOVE THIS!! Can someone tell me how you figure out how to do this kind of skirt? I can't afford a new pattern right now. I know there was a tutorial posted, but that was completely different than this right? I wouldn't want it too full so it would show off the characters.
I didn't and haven't made one exactly like that but this is what I would do.
1.Decided how long the skirt should be say 20 inches).
2.For the waist band I would double your dd's measurement. Then cut the waist band that measurement by maybe 4 inches wide. Or how ever much waist band you would want showing.
3. Then cut your block pieces say the difference plus 1 inch for the hem. ( I tend to do wider hems)
4.Sew all the block pieces together once cut and embellished.
5. Hem the block row
6. Take the waist band piece fold(iron) in half and sew a casing for the elastic. then attach waist band to the ruffled block strip. Ruffle to meet the waist band piece. sew up the back leaving little open for inserting the elastic. then sew closed....

I hope that makes sense if not I can try to explain it better! I am certainly No Carla!


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You managed to take photos outside when it wasn't raining?:confused3

You were very sweet to make these gifts, and they turned out great. I have to say, I LOVE the shorts. I would have bypassed that material because I wouldn't have been able to visualize how to use it. My oldest would go nuts over those shorts. I love it when I see things on here that make me look at fabric or a pattern or whatever in a new way.[/QUOTE] It had stopped for a bit and I was hoping to get more light then I get in my house!

Thanks about the shorts! I can't take credit for the idea though. I am not sure who did it 1st I thin maybe Jessica??? She had one leg Darth Vader the other Yoda. The only thing I did different was I made 2 shorts instead of on. So he has one Darth Vader pair and one Yoda pair. I also think the person who did it originally added some color the the edge of the leg and the top. Kyle has short stubby legs so I couldn't add to the bottom but I did add some black to the top at the waist....

Sorry. The next movie out for Disney (and the NEW PRINCESS!) is the princess and the frog. I saw some custom made clothing with an applique of the new princess from the movie, Princess Tiana, on it! I love getting a new princess!

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I got excited because it means it will be here before we know it and it seems closer when you see products made for the movie. It releases in December, if I remember right?
I love all this talk about the new Princess! The best part is Nikki saw this picture and kept saying how beautiful she was and how she can't wait to see the movie! So yeah deep down inside my 9 yr old still likes princesses! Though I am sure NONE will ever come close to her beloved Aurora!
What about blue or yellow for the front and then each of the ruffles a different color, ROYGBIV... If you needed more than 7 ruffles you could put an extra shade gradation...
Thanks.
I love how every one was so sweet and helped me with ideas for this. I have a few things to finish 1st then I need to get started on it.

OMG.......

I just got off the phone with one of my best friends and she told me that the manager to her apt complex who we see alot since we do spend a lot of time there. His son was just killed in a car accident.... His wife is still in the hopsital and they are not sure if she will survive. I couldn't even move from my kitchen when she told me. I Just wanted to go wake Georgia up from her nap and hug her. Just so shocking. We just saw him on Sunday playing. Poor family! I can't even beggin to think about what that would be like.
how awful!

Ok friends,

I know when to call it quits. I am quoting the wrong things and not getting pictures.

We have been going to DS new evaluation that is only 3 hours RT and that isn't the hard part it is the emotional roller coaster of new evaluation. We do like the new psy and she really listened to us about DS. She took her time with him today and then spent time with me. Good news / Bad news, his DX is autism. That is good because we will be able to get funding for the services. The bad news, his DX is autism. Nothing new but I still hate hearing it.

Good evening ladies and Tom.
:hug: I am glad you have answers! Now you can get Hunter all the help he needs and have it funded. Keep up the good work Mom!

Yes, my oldest daughter, age 12, has SPD (among other things). She was diagnosed when she was 6 but we knew way before that something was "different" (I think since she was born!) We did OT and a lot of sensory stuff with her to get her through school, including Willbarger brushing. She went from falling behind, almost failing and special education to leaving the sped program and getting all A's and 1 B in "regular" classes. She's a bit of an advocate now herself and sometimes writes with me.
BI17.jpg

(Those are my three daughters summer of '07)
We wrote this article together about ways to make Disney more enjoyable for sensory kids (I donate my services to this magazine so I'm not bringing up anything I earn money from).
I know it can be hard to see something like a diagnosis in black and white. :hug: It will be okay though, I promise! It has it's unique challenges, but the rewards are that much more awesome!
I love hearing such a great story! One of my girlfriends 2 yr old was dx'd with Autism and she is fighting for so much for him and I keep telling her one day this battle will pay off and he will thrive! So reading this just warmed my heart thinking about Devin getting a's in a reg class room!
You did good mom!!!!!!

Nikki is a very beautiful girl, and very photogenic.

Praying for George's job.
thank you. They postponed the lay offs until Friday so hopefully since they told him that that means he is safe. No clue why they put them off...

Hi Everone!

Love the pictures of the cute kids and outfits!! Wow, lots of ruffles out there!!!Pictures of Nikki are so cute! Lydia is adorable as usual!!


Guess what - Daniel's PT was working with him today WITHOUT THE WALKER!!!! Im so excited for him - she still had to hold onto him cause he is still wobbly(ataxic) but woo hoo - thats a step in the right direction!! Im really upset that they arent using the Interactive Metronome Program with him yet - its so hard, cause I cant really say anything since I work in the same place as his rehab therapists!! But its an AMAZING Program and I think he would benefit so much!!! Grrrr - any advice on how to handle this?

I was also wondering what is the one fabric you continue to look for hoping to find some day????? This is my quest....
Yay for Daniel!!!!!
My elusive is the green swirl Mickey with pink. No clue what it is called. I think i 1st saw it and fell in love with it when you posted something you made!

May I share, please? This was in our local (read: small-town) paper today...you know, the paper that only prints once a week. I don't mind posting with photos because they're finished with school and not in that cityanymore

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See my ticker? I need friends over for a sewing marathon!
What a beautiful couple!

One bridesmaid's dress finished!

became this dress:
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This is my 12yo trying it on...it's so funny on her. It only zips up halfway. She's a little larger than the bridesmaid :)
It will have an ivory sash, to tie in with the flower girls who will be in ivory and white brocade princess dresses.


so...so far so good, I guess. Thanks for asking!
It looks beautiful!
yes I do finish the hem on the bottom of the dress and then I add that ruffle straight on top.... I roll hem using the serger the sides of the ruffle then I gather it in the center, then I attach to the dress......
Thank you so much....
I really enjoyed making it, there is more close ups of the dresses if you check out my id in my siggy.
Lori
Could you use an over casing stitch to do the same effect??? Sadly I don't have a serger!!!!!! I want one maybe for my bday.....
 
I am in a serious state of mourning and depression! Sydni, who is only 5 but will be 6 in a month, told me yesterday that she does not want me to make her "ANYTHING WITH RUFFLES!":eek::sad::faint: She also does not want me to make her "ANY DRESSES OR SKIRTS!":scared1::sad1: she said they are "TOO BABYISH FOR HER!!":eek::sad::faint: This is just soo out of the blue! I can't understand it!:confused3 She said the only thing I could make her were capris with NO RUFFLES! Luckily I still have little Rylie to make things for, but why at 6 would ruffles be babyish?:confused3 I really hope this is a phase!

Mindy
 
One bridesmaid's dress finished!

this pattern:
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became this dress:
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This is my 12yo trying it on...it's so funny on her. It only zips up halfway. She's a little larger than the bridesmaid :)
It will have an ivory sash, to tie in with the flower girls who will be in ivory and white brocade princess dresses.


so...so far so good, I guess. Thanks for asking!

Gorgeous; I love the hem!
Lori, thanks for the mini tutorial!




Great suggestions, guess you are talking about a white sailor hat? I'm going to play around with that and see how it looks.

Yes, like the navy sailors used to wear. Maybe make the brim a little bigger if needed to accomodate a saucy bow.


And re: the fabric question, Oh I wish, I wish, I wish for mickey swirl; I dream about it; I have to admit, I may even covet it. sigh...
 
I am in a serious state of mourning and depression! Sydni, who is only 5 but will be 6 in a month, told me yesterday that she does not want me to make her "ANYTHING WITH RUFFLES!":eek::sad::faint: She also does not want me to make her "ANY DRESSES OR SKIRTS!":scared1::sad1: she said they are "TOO BABYISH FOR HER!!":eek::sad::faint: This is just soo out of the blue! I can't understand it!:confused3 She said the only thing I could make her were capris with NO RUFFLES! Luckily I still have little Rylie to make things for, but why at 6 would ruffles be babyish?:confused3 I really hope this is a phase!

Mindy
:scared1: Maybe show her some of the new adult styles with ruffles. They are every where! This way she can see ruffles aren't for babies!
I will say my mom could feel your pain because I was about 5 when I gave up dresses and skirts for YEARS! Now I LOVE sundresses. Needless to say my mom is thrilled Nikki loves to dress up in frilly riffle stuff because I gave it up REALLY young...
It is probably just a phase...:hug:
 
Okay, need some help... I need the Minnie version of this Captain Mickey. She could be his first mate... but how would I do that? In case you are wondering what this is, its the applique still stuck to the teflon iron thingy. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

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Looks great so far!! Here's what I would do ;) Use the same image - make he brim of the hat either red or red and white dot (a small Minnie dot) and make the emblem on the hat either Minnies flower (a daisy) or use the same emblem and make the middle the same red as the brim. Add some eyelashes ad you'll have Minnie.

Does anybody know how to make the first bow in this video, the pink and black one? I bought a bunch of ribbon yesterday and would like to try to make some bows for my daughter!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSjVZvlczgw&feature=related

How about this one? Isn't it adorable?!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4eXREmDYBo&feature=related

This would be PERFECT for Animal Kingdom. I have some zebra and cheetah print ribbon and some pink with polka dots that would go great with this style!!

I think they are both probably stacked boutique bows. Here's some how to links. (BTW, this is the BEST site for bow making!!)

http://www.girlythingsbows.com/boutique_bow.html
http://www.girlythingsbows.com/loopy_surround.html

there's a thread on this board abour making the stacked bows, but Linda (the OP) deleted/moved the pictures.

Here's a pretty good message board - ALL ABOUT BOWS (well, mostly bows!!)
 
??? for you ladies and Tom!
I want to make something for Kyle's teacher for all the help she gave him during the school yr and how amazing she has been getting him Dx'd with ADD. She was almost as relieved as I was LOL She is just so encouraging and sweet. She keeps saying what a good kid he is and how he always wants to do the right thing. He has a student teacher too but I just don't like her so maybe it is mean but I am not doing anything for her. Kyle also isn't fond of her but he loves his main teacher. The student teacher will be gone next week so I may wait to give it to her until after she leaves.
Nik's teacher isn't getting a thank you either because frankly she is AWFUL and even after I have asked her to communicate with me she doesn't Nik has gotten ill because of her laziness and her WRONG choices concerning her health it has been awful. SO no gift for her. I know mean me but I just can't take her!
Anyway I decided on a purse but I can't get a grip on her style. I went to Joann's yesterday with a mom of another kid in the class I am friends with and she helped me pick out fabric. I am torn between a few patterns from YCMT and any suggestions would be helpful.
I am torn between
The Pixie handbag
The Sweat pea
Simple and Chic or
The Aivlo Tote

I ave decided I have far too much to sew I need to write everything down and put it in a priority order! :rotfl2:
 
Yes, my oldest daughter, age 12, has SPD (among other things). She was diagnosed when she was 6 but we knew way before that something was "different" (I think since she was born!) We did OT and a lot of sensory stuff with her to get her through school, including Willbarger brushing. She went from falling behind, almost failing and special education to leaving the sped program and getting all A's and 1 B in "regular" classes. She's a bit of an advocate now herself and sometimes writes with me.
BI17.jpg

(Those are my three daughters summer of '07)
We wrote this article together about ways to make Disney more enjoyable for sensory kids (I donate my services to this magazine so I'm not bringing up anything I earn money from).
I know it can be hard to see something like a diagnosis in black and white. :hug: It will be okay though, I promise! It has it's unique challenges, but the rewards are that much more awesome!
We were told to find a place in Denver that specializes in Sensory. I need to do the research today. I would like to subscribe to the magazine would you be so kind to provide information?

Hi Everone!
Guess what - Daniel's PT was working with him today WITHOUT THE WALKER!!!! Im so excited for him - she still had to hold onto him cause he is still wobbly(ataxic) but woo hoo - thats a step in the right direction!! Im really upset that they arent using the Interactive Metronome Program with him yet - its so hard, cause I cant really say anything since I work in the same place as his rehab therapists!! But its an AMAZING Program and I think he would benefit so much!!! Grrrr - any advice on how to handle this?
Hi Wendy, I am so happy for Daniel and I am sorry for your frustration. It must be so hard for you. Can you pull the PT away or for lunch and just suggest in a very casual way that why not try IMP? Please keep me updated on Daniel, he is one in a million and in our prayers.

I got my embroidery machine toady and it is up and running!!!
I have only done a name so far, but i got it running!!! I got a thread breakage error several times before I figured out that you really do need that spool guide they said to use!
Yeah! A new machine. Please do post a picture of something you do on it.

Wow, she is very beautiful and congrats. Get to sewing girl, you don't have much time.
 
??? for you ladies and Tom!
I want to make something for Kyle's teacher for all the help she gave him during the school yr and how amazing she has been getting him Dx'd with ADD. She was almost as relieved as I was LOL She is just so encouraging and sweet. She keeps saying what a good kid he is and how he always wants to do the right thing. He has a student teacher too but I just don't like her so maybe it is mean but I am not doing anything for her. Kyle also isn't fond of her but he loves his main teacher. The student teacher will be gone next week so I may wait to give it to her until after she leaves.
Nik's teacher isn't getting a thank you either because frankly she is AWFUL and even after I have asked her to communicate with me she doesn't Nik has gotten ill because of her laziness and her WRONG choices concerning her health it has been awful. SO no gift for her. I know mean me but I just can't take her!
Anyway I decided on a purse but I can't get a grip on her style. I went to Joann's yesterday with a mom of another kid in the class I am friends with and she helped me pick out fabric. I am torn between a few patterns from YCMT and any suggestions would be helpful.
I am torn between
The Pixie handbag
The Sweat pea
Simple and Chic or
The Aivlo Tote

I ave decided I have far too much to sew I need to write everything down and put it in a priority order! :rotfl2:


I am making my boys teachers the Aivilo Tote, and in a fairly large size, basically to be used to carry books or stuff, not just as a purse. Cause I bought teacher type material, instead of fashion fabric that I would use for a purse.
 
I am making my boys teachers the Aivilo Tote, and in a fairly large size, basically to be used to carry books or stuff, not just as a purse. Cause I bought teacher type material, instead of fashion fabric that I would use for a purse.

Hummm. Maybe I should just make the Modern Accent bag then since I have it already. That is kind of like a tote. So torn!

I want her to have the choice to use it as a tote or a handbag. Then again I would like to get a pattern I could use for other gifts....
 
Hummm. Maybe I should just make the Modern Accent bag then since I have it already. That is kind of like a tote. So torn!

I want her to have the choice to use it as a tote or a handbag. Then again I would like to get a pattern I could use for other gifts....

I have also made the Debut, by Kimberbell. It makes a really cute purse and only uses 3 fat quarters. I think you get the pattern free by signing up for the YCMT or YCQT newsletter.

 
I have also made the Debut, by Kimberbell. It makes a really cute purse and only uses 3 fat quarters. I think you get the pattern free by signing up for the YCMT or YCQT newsletter.


Love that purse I made that about a yr ago for my mom. I even enlarged it a bit for her.
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I just found these old pics and I miss my baby!
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one of my favorite pictures from the kids first trip
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Nikki meeting her idol at 4 yrs old
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My sweet Daisy Mae when the kids 1st meet her at 3 weeks old
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I just found these old pics and I miss my baby!
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one of my favorite pictures from the kids first trip
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Nikki meeting her idol at 4 yrs old
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My sweet Daisy Mae when the kids 1st meet her at 3 weeks old
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Awww what sweet photos!!! I can't believe how little they look in them. I love that first one of Kyle laying on his blankie....so cute!
 
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