Disboutiquers Part 15 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[disneymomof1]

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes for my newly broken ankle. Just got back from the ortho, off of work for four weeks with a chip fracture in the right ankle. So I will have plenty of sewing time. We will be heading down to Ocean City Nj to stay with my mom, because DH has a business trip to Nova Scotia, Canada. So packing up my sewing supplies and heading to the beachand let my mommy take care of me for a week or two.

 

[littlepeppers]

I think that I'm going to throw away my DS Mickey pumpkin shirt. I just can't applique in small sport. I totally ruined his shirt. I think that I may just order him a Mickey Halloween shirt.

So sad. I had wanted to do a Marie appliq., all dreams & hopes gone.

Sorry about the pouting, but no one is home to listen. Just the sleeping 2yr old DD.

 

[mirandag819]

Thanks! Yes, it is HeatherSue's, I was so excited she agreed to make it! I love how her designs stitch out. She does such a great job! I had asked Claire to make them before Heather started digitizing, and she made the others, but couldn't come up with anything for Mickey's Hollywood Star....thankfully Heather came to the rescue! I wish she started digitizing sooner because I am sure she could have came up with something even better for the other hollywood pieces.

Your sister is so pretty! That is so funny she can wear the skirt!!

I love the dress! Is that star with the Mickey Hands Heathersue's design?? I love it!

 

[eeyore3847]

I think that I'm going to throw away my DS Mickey pumpkin shirt. I just can't applique in small sport. I totally ruined his shirt. I think that I may just order him a Mickey Halloween shirt.

So sad. I had wanted to do a Marie appliq., all dreams & hopes gone.

Sorry about the pouting, but no one is home to listen. Just the sleeping 2yr old DD.

oh no....... that is not good.....you can do it... just take your time...

 

[Jenjulia]

Whew.. that is alot to digets. I don't quilt, but decided I want to make a quilt.

I got a present in the mail today! While at Martha Pullen Market I got up the nerve to talk to Walter Floriani. He is the maker of Floriani thread, stabilizer, and software. I asked him a few questions, and then told him my dress was in the contest and I had digitized the designs. He went over to look at my dress and told me I was doing a great job. He offered to send me his digitizing workbook with all of techniques he uses to digitize. I was thrilled, but honestly didn't expect him to remember to send it. I got it in today. He even wrote me a little message. Woohoo!

No worries, sorry! Applique quilts are way over my head, lol...

How super cool! I use Floriani stabilizers and some of their thread. The Perfect Stick and the No Show Mesh stabilizers are what I love to use when I machine applique tee's. You are so lucky! I would love to go to Martha Pullen's school one day. I am a huge fan of Sew Beautiful mag.

T-shirt embroidery question:
So I just did my first t-shirt machine embroidery and the shirt found itself under the hoop! It was a 4t I think. So my question is do you usually cut up the side seems to give more room to work or just babysit the machine to make sure it doesn't get wrapped under or something completly different? I'm sure it's not this complicated with bigger shirts but for the smaller ones what do you do??

I've done both. The Fancy Nancy one that I posted last night I ripped the seams out and then re-sewed and serged when I was finished. I've done Old Navy, Jerzee's (they don't have side seams, ugghhh), and Garanimal 4T's where I have babysat the tee. Kind of depends on how much time and patience I have. I agree with pp that it is easier to put it inside out in the hoop. I like to hoop the Floriani Perfect Stick and then I line up and stick on the tee and then place a couple layers of No Show Mesh stabilizer under the hoop.

I also finished another Hollywood Studios outfit for Taylor today. She is wearing this one for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby.

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Oooh...I LOVE this! Great job! The appliques are so cute! I just bought my first appliques from Heather Sue and I'm excited to do make something with them too. BTW: the princess dress you made a couple weeks ago was stunning. Is it ok to case your design for a CRT meal?

 

[mirandag819]

Oooh...I LOVE this! Great job! The appliques are so cute! I just bought my first appliques from Heather Sue and I'm excited to do make something with them too. BTW: the princess dress you made a couple weeks ago was stunning. Is it ok to case your design for a CRT meal?

Aren't Heather's designs awesome! They stitch out soooo much faster and easier then anything else I have tried and they look GREAT! Awww thanks! I am such a beginner! I have never been cased before.... I am flattered.... sure you can! I'd love to see pictures!

 

[aimeeg]

Quick question!

I'm trying to work as quickly on my skirt pattern/instructions as I can. I'm stuck, though, on sizing. Right now I've just been going by the finished skirt length rather than the 'size'. The range of lengths I have so far is from 9" to 15". That should cover most sizes of girls who might want to wear such a skirt (I hope). Since the skirt is fairly full, I don't think it would make a big difference if the waist for a certain length varies a few inches.

My question: Do you think it would be confusing if I just left the 'size' based on the skirt length rather than a standard clothing size? I started to put sizes on my chart but realized I was doing so somewhat arbitrarily.

Thanks!

I go by lengths and widths over sizes. Hannah is about a four in the waist and almost a seven in length so buying store bought clothes for her is tricky! I think it would be just fine. You could always give an approximate 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 size range.

How adorable!

I got a present in the mail today! While at Martha Pullen Market I got up the nerve to talk to Walter Floriani. He is the maker of Floriani thread, stabilizer, and software. I asked him a few questions, and then told him my dress was in the contest and I had digitized the designs. He went over to look at my dress and told me I was doing a great job. He offered to send me his digitizing workbook with all of techniques he uses to digitize. I was thrilled, but honestly didn't expect him to remember to send it. I got it in today. He even wrote me a little message. Woohoo!

That is really cool! I can't wait to see what you learn.

Zoe's the same with skirts and pants. I try to explain that she should have them just below her belly button but she automatically puts them under her belly. I hate that look so I've tried to make sure she has plenty of long tops to hide her tummy.

BTW - Depending on how long it takes to write the instructions and test the various sizes, I hope to offer a couple of variations of the skirt. One will show the skirt attached to bodices from other patterns (I'll give basic instructions of how to do that).

I would love to see how to attach the skirt to bodices. I love the INSA skirt and would love to put that on a bodice but I have not figured out how to yet.

Okay first of all I hate my sister, she is going with us to Disney World, and was looking at all the outfits I made for Taylor.... We were talking about making us a few matching Ts or tank tops. Well she is holding up Taylor's animal kingdom skirt and saying she wanted one.... I joked it looked like Taylor's would fit her, low and behold she put it on and it fit (it's a little short, but it fit! My 3 year old's skirt fit her! Then she wears one of my old bikinnis this weekend (which I guess rubbed it in that a 3 year old's skirt would have fit me pre Taylor). I so hate her, not really but dang I need to get on a diet. Anyhow...she decided she wants a matching skirt for animal kingdom, I will probably make it a little longer even though she is doing to wear tights or leggings or whatever they are called.

Here she is in the skirt:

Here was Taylor in the skirt:

So I guess I have another one to make!

I also finished another Hollywood Studios outfit for Taylor today. She is wearing this one for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby.

I took some pics of the rest of the dress because she wasn't in the mood to pose today, she was packing to go to my mom's for the rest of the week.

Looks like I still have a few loose threads I need to get to... but you get the idea.

Thanks! Yes, it is HeatherSue's, I was so excited she agreed to make it! I love how her designs stitch out. She does such a great job! I had asked Claire to make them before Heather started digitizing, and she made the others, but couldn't come up with anything for Mickey's Hollywood Star....thankfully Heather came to the rescue! I wish she started digitizing sooner because I am sure she could have came up with something even better for the other hollywood pieces.

Can I hate your sister a little bit also. I think it is really cute that she wants a skirt also. It is great when everyone gets in on the fun. I love the black and white dress. That is fantastic! DHS is sort of hard to sew for unless you do Fantasia Mickey or Pixar.

 

[disneymommieof2]

I usually babysit the machine anyway. BUT, if I can't hoop something becuase it is too small to fold up underneath, I'll cut up the seams and then serge them back shut when I'm finished.

I'm usually not to far away. But the kids are usually up when I do it so I get distracted. Thanks Shannon!

I babysit my machine. I do a lot with sizes 4-6 and have found the best way is to turn the shirt inside out before putting it on the hoop. Then I scrunch the fabric out of the way. It takes time to figure out which way works best for you!

I'll try that Thanks. I have some t-shirts to do for sophias bday party! I'm sure it gets easier the more you do it but after that first attempt I was a little flustered!!

I've done both. The Fancy Nancy one that I posted last night I ripped the seams out and then re-sewed and serged when I was finished. I've done Old Navy, Jerzee's (they don't have side seams, ugghhh), and Garanimal 4T's where I have babysat the tee. Kind of depends on how much time and patience I have. I agree with pp that it is easier to put it inside out in the hoop. I like to hoop the Floriani Perfect Stick and then I line up and stick on the tee and then place a couple layers of No Show Mesh stabilizer under the hoop.

Good to know!! I never looked to see what brands had side seams and which didn't! I bought a fancy nancy design too! I'll have to go back and look at yours!

 

[sahm1000]

WE GOT OUR ADOPTION DATE!​

August 7th at 9am!!

Then, I realized the girls are most likely going to be on vacation with their biodad, and he WON'T reschedule anything for us...so we might have to reschedule.

Yeah!!! I am hoping that it all works out! Will the judge possibly reschedule the date for closer?

 

[sheridee32]

Can I pout for a minute? I WANNA A CRICUT too! But DH says no for now.

HAVE A GREAT TIME AT DUTCH WONDERLAND! It's a kingdom for kids! We were there for a day last week and had a blast. My in-laws live in the York area so we get to Lancaster once a summer.


All of them are wonderful but I really like the Lilo skirt. Very cute and creative.


Great job. How was sewing with the towel?





Ack. That is not good news.


Love it Carla. Can't wait for the pattern to come out.
Have fun in Florida!

sewing the towel wasnt bad but it was also one of the more expensive tpwels that walmart has. I had to zig-zag everything extra because my serger bit the dust but i get a new in a few weeks

 

[emcreative]

Yeah!!! I am hoping that it all works out! Will the judge possibly reschedule the date for closer?

Nope we can't do sooner. She's off on maternity leave until then!

 

[my*2*angels]

Sorry I have been MIA! I had to have a VERY minor surgical procedure today that has left me with 10 STAPLES! UGH!

LISAZOE- I am so glad to hear you are getting your pattern going! I CAN'T WAIT! Just wanted to add my 2 cents. I always go by measurements rather than size, especially for Rylie. She is 2.5 but can still wear a 12month in the waist, but needs a 2t in length. So I think not having sizes will be fine!

I kinda skimmed and saw some really cute things. LOVE the black/white DHS dress! So ADORABLE! And someone's sister in that skirt! WOW! She looks GREAT!

 

[HeatherSue]

I could use some prayers. Got a call this am that my MIL is in the hospital. They are running tests, but no word yet. She is 74 and quite overweight, but hasn't ever been in a hospital before. Thanks/

I'll say a prayer for your MIL.

OK...that's IT...I'm hooked!

Just decided my girls NEED something new for September trip to the Mouse House! I have an idea of either a sundress or sundress 'type' top and shorts for each night's dining. Nothing too fancy, just simple and easy. I've seen some fabric I like, so I think I can get enough inspiration to make enough outfits for them before I go.

Any suggestions on a pattern? From what I see...I know it will probably be a Carla C pattern. But which one? The little one is a size 2 and the bigger one is a size 10 (I know, I know...most of the patterns are only as large as an 8, but I think I can make it work...)

Nini

WOO-HOO!!! We've got another one, ladies and Tom! I'm so glad we have sucked you into our madness!

I agree that CarlaC's simply sweet would be best for a sundress. I also love her portrait peasant top. Another option would be her precious dress and use the sleeveless option. I think someone has already mentioned all these already, but I just want to agree!

Hi Heather!

Hello my darling sister!

Heather Sue: I so haven't forgotten about buying some of your applique designs. I think I'm the absolute slowest person at making decisions and getting things sewn. I am so sorry! I will figure it out though and get back to you hopefully tomorrow!!! :

I love the nightgown! Your little girl is just adorable!! I know you didn't forget!

TERESA AND HEATHER - GO AHEAD AND MAKE FUN (but keep in mind I already suffered considerably just getting these pictures)!!!

We are taking a last minute vacay down to Florida!
Carla

I will also respect poor Louie and not re-post any Louise pictures!

You are SO cute, Carla! I love the dress! I can't wait to try it!

Does anyone know which JoAnn stores are closing? I saw it today on the aol screen and I was just wondering

I think a lot of us will be buying fabric online if that happens!

Lilo hula skirt/th_shorts

Oh my GOSH!! I LOVE this skirt!! Did you have a pattern, or did you just wing it? It's fabulous! I just did a Lilo cutie applique design that I might have to put on a skirt like this!

I made my first tutu late last night

I love the tutu!! Your kids are both SO cute!

H
I got a present in the mail today! While at Martha Pullen Market I got up the nerve to talk to Walter Floriani. He is the maker of Floriani thread, stabilizer, and software. I asked him a few questions, and then told him my dress was in the contest and I had digitized the designs. He went over to look at my dress and told me I was doing a great job. He offered to send me his digitizing workbook with all of techniques he uses to digitize. I was thrilled, but honestly didn't expect him to remember to send it. I got it in today. He even wrote me a little message. Woohoo!

Wow, that is AWESOME!!!!! You must have been so excited! I didn't even know there was a Walter Floriani, but I sure have heard of his products!

OH SHOOT! I just realized that I will be able to make my ADRs this Sunday!
BUT I'm going to be out of town! And, the cord on the laptop isn't working!

Oh Heather! I need you!

Never fear, my dear sister! I will try and make your ADRs!

BTW - Depending on how long it takes to write the instructions and test the various sizes, I hope to offer a couple of variations of the skirt. One will show the skirt attached to bodices from other patterns (I'll give basic instructions of how to do that).

I have totally missed all discussion of you making a skirt pattern. How cool! I agree that you wouldn't necessarily need "sizes" with a skirt pattern. People would just need to use the waist and length measurement.

T-shirt embroidery question:
So I just did my first t-shirt machine embroidery and the shirt found itself under the hoop! It was a 4t I think. So my question is do you usually cut up the side seems to give more room to work or just babysit the machine to make sure it doesn't get wrapped under or something completly different? I'm sure it's not this complicated with bigger shirts but for the smaller ones what do you do??

Little t-shirts are hard! I turn it inside out, use sulky sticky in the hoop, and stick the shirt to it. That gives you a little more room to move the shirt out of the way. I always babysit the machine when I'm working on something. The minute I step away, the fabric gets caught up in the shirt, a needle breaks, or the thread breaks.

I really need to make that machine applique tutorial one of these days!

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I also hate your sister! No, but she is gorgeous!

I LOOOOVE this dress! You told me what you were planning, but it turned out even cuter than I pictured it! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It's so unique!

WE GOT OUR ADOPTION DATE!​

August 7th at 9am!!

Then, I realized the girls are most likely going to be on vacation with their biodad, and he WON'T reschedule anything for us...so we might have to reschedule.

This calls for dancing bananas!!!
WOO-HOO!!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!! This is just thrilling!!!!! What a happy couple of months we're going to have around here!

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes for my newly broken ankle. Just got back from the ortho, off of work for four weeks with a chip fracture in the right ankle. So I will have plenty of sewing time. We will be heading down to Ocean City Nj to stay with my mom, because DH has a business trip to Nova Scotia, Canada. So packing up my sewing supplies and heading to the beach:and let my mommy take care of me for a week or two.::

I'm so sorry to hear about your broken ankle. But, happy to hear that you'll get some time off and get to relax with your mommy!

I think that I'm going to throw away my DS Mickey pumpkin shirt. I just can't applique in small sport. I totally ruined his shirt. I think that I may just order him a Mickey Halloween shirt.

So sad. I had wanted to do a Marie appliq., all dreams & hopes gone.

Sorry about the pouting, but no one is home to listen. Just the sleeping 2yr old DD.

How frustrating! What is going wrong?

Thanks! Yes, it is HeatherSue's, I was so excited she agreed to make it! I love how her designs stitch out. She does such a great job! I had asked Claire to make them before Heather started digitizing, and she made the others, but couldn't come up with anything for Mickey's Hollywood Star....thankfully Heather came to the rescue! I wish she started digitizing sooner because I am sure she could have came up with something even better for the other hollywood pieces.

Aren't Heather's designs awesome! They stitch out soooo much faster and easier then anything else I have tried and they look GREAT! Awww thanks! I am such a beginner! I have never been cased before.... I am flattered.... sure you can! I'd love to see pictures!

Thank you!!!

 

[my*2*angels]

EMCREATIVE- so glad to see that you have a date set! Can't wait to actually SEE Phineas and Ferb! My anniversary is August 8th! 11 wonderful years!

 

[emcreative]

Has anyone heard anything about the T-Baby today?

 

[LisaZoe]

Skirt length I think would be fine. Alot of jeans are sold with waist and length. So just use the length. Just use an L in front of it.

That's what I was thinking. Often the main difference between one size and the next isn't the waist but the length. I was thinking that since the waist is elastic, the seamstress will only need to pick the length that is right and cut the elastic to the length needed. I've seen comments on this thread from people frustrated when they make something in a size they thought was right but found out it's not long enough. Some commercial patterns list finished length of garments but not all do. Also, since sizing can vary so much depending on brand and style, it sometimes feels like a guessing game to get something strictly based on the size.

I think that I'm going to throw away my DS Mickey pumpkin shirt. I just can't applique in small sport. I totally ruined his shirt. I think that I may just order him a Mickey Halloween shirt.

So sad. I had wanted to do a Marie appliq., all dreams & hopes gone.

I don't think I've shared my 'cheater' method for applique on tees yet. I'm always worried I'll ruin a tee as I applique (it's happened a couple times). Also, I have problems with my wrists and found that it's hard for me to wrestle with moving the tee shirt around as I applique. I decided to try doing the applique on a separate piece of fabric (a lightweight woven cotton) then add fusible to the back and attach to the tee.

The tee I made for Mya's Big Give was done that way as was the Jasmine tee I did for an earlier Big Give. I assembled the applique pieces onto the base fabric then appliqued as I would normally except I don't applique the outer edges. Once I had the applique done, I ironed fusible to the back of the base fabric and cut it to the shape I wanted then fused it in place on the tee. For Jasmine, I added the gold pieces for the 'frame' and satin stitched around it. For Tink I fused the oval and did a looser satin stitch around the edge of the oval. Since I planned to cover the edge with ricrac, I mostly used the satin stitch to keep the edges neat rather than for a finished look. Here are photos of those tees.

Anyway, I thought I'd mention this as I've found it works really well for most applique designs to be added to purchased tees. If my applique doesn't work out, I haven't wasted the tee. Also, depending on how the applique is stitched to the tee, it's pretty easy to remove the applique and move it to a new tee - such as if the original tee is too small or stained. The tees below I did on base fabric as described above except I DID stitch around all edges of the applique. I then trimmed the base fabric leaving a narrow margin of it around the finished applique. I used a tight straight stitch to attach the applique following the outer line of the applique (I used thread that matched the base fabric). I wanted the edges of the base fabric to be able to fray a little so I cut the fusible so it went just past the edge of the applique stitching but left the base fabric margin mostly loose. However, the fusible could go all the way to the edge and the edge could be satin OR basic zigzag stitched to secure it in place.

Note: The applique are IS a bit stiffer than if it had been stitched directly onto the tee but really not that bad.

BTW - something for people who don't applique to consider is resell tees that are well appliqued but might have problems with the tee itself, i.e holes or stains. You can cut around the applique leaving a narrow edge of the old tee then do as I described above to fuse and stitch to a new tee. I've done that for a couple ladies who had tees their kids had outgrown but had worn very little - if at all.

 

[minnie2]

Carla - I LOVE that dress for momma! I can't wait till it is done. I really need it! Can you have it done before Sept??????

Disneymomof1 Hope you heal fast! Sometimes we need something to happen to us to slow us down...hope you get lots of sewing done!

Love all the things posted lately. That dress for 1900 Park Fare was beautiful!

I could use some prayers. Got a call this am that my MIL is in the hospital. They are running tests, but no word yet. She is 74 and quite overweight, but hasn't ever been in a hospital before. Thanks/

prayers said!

Quick question!

I'm trying to work as quickly on my skirt pattern/instructions as I can. I'm stuck, though, on sizing. Right now I've just been going by the finished skirt length rather than the 'size'. The range of lengths I have so far is from 9" to 15". That should cover most sizes of girls who might want to wear such a skirt (I hope). Since the skirt is fairly full, I don't think it would make a big difference if the waist for a certain length varies a few inches.

My question: Do you think it would be confusing if I just left the 'size' based on the skirt length rather than a standard clothing size? I started to put sizes on my chart but realized I was doing so somewhat arbitrarily.

Thanks!

I would do it based on length but maybe a blurb about standard sizing?
What size are you going up to in that skirt? Nikki can wear a since 6-8 but needs a 10 length. So I always end up adding length to her stuff.

That looks great!!! Jessica must be a good teacher.

How adorable! I love their matching tunic tops. It looks like you gals had a blast!



I got a present in the mail today! While at Martha Pullen Market I got up the nerve to talk to Walter Floriani. He is the maker of Floriani thread, stabilizer, and software. I asked him a few questions, and then told him my dress was in the contest and I had digitized the designs. He went over to look at my dress and told me I was doing a great job. He offered to send me his digitizing workbook with all of techniques he uses to digitize. I was thrilled, but honestly didn't expect him to remember to send it. I got it in today. He even wrote me a little message. Woohoo!

Thanks.
That is great about the gifts!!!!

OH SHOOT! I just realized that I will be able to make my ADRs this Sunday!
BUT I'm going to be out of town! And, the cord on the laptop isn't working!

Oh Heather! I need you!

Now now you ALWAYS need your sister not just to help you with this!

Zoe's the same with skirts and pants. I try to explain that she should have them just below her belly button but she automatically puts them under her belly. I hate that look so I've tried to make sure she has plenty of long tops to hide her tummy.

BTW - Depending on how long it takes to write the instructions and test the various sizes, I hope to offer a couple of variations of the skirt. One will show the skirt attached to bodices from other patterns (I'll give basic instructions of how to do that).

Kyle wears his pants SOOO LOW!!!!!

We were at a wedding this weekend. Just wanna show off pics of my handsome boys. And I have none with just them, so you get DH and I too.

What a great family picture.

Okay first of all I hate my sister, she is going with us to Disney World, and was looking at all the outfits I made for Taylor.... We were talking about making us a few matching Ts or tank tops. Well she is holding up Taylor's animal kingdom skirt and saying she wanted one.... I joked it looked like Taylor's would fit her, low and behold she put it on and it fit (it's a little short, but it fit! My 3 year old's skirt fit her! Then she wears one of my old bikinnis this weekend (which I guess rubbed it in that a 3 year old's skirt would have fit me pre Taylor). I so hate her, not really but dang I need to get on a diet. Anyhow...she decided she wants a matching skirt for animal kingdom, I will probably make it a little longer even though she is doing to wear tights or leggings or whatever they are called.

Here she is in the skirt:

Here was Taylor in the skirt:

So I guess I have another one to make!

I also finished another Hollywood Studios outfit for Taylor today. She is wearing this one for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby.

I took some pics of the rest of the dress because she wasn't in the mood to pose today, she was packing to go to my mom's for the rest of the week.

Looks like I still have a few loose threads I need to get to... but you get the idea.

That is so funny she can wear that.
Love both outfits!

WE GOT OUR ADOPTION DATE!​

August 7th at 9am!!

Then, I realized the girls are most likely going to be on vacation with their biodad, and he WON'T reschedule anything for us...so we might have to reschedule.

How exciting!

I think that I'm going to throw away my DS Mickey pumpkin shirt. I just can't applique in small sport. I totally ruined his shirt. I think that I may just order him a Mickey Halloween shirt.

So sad. I had wanted to do a Marie appliq., all dreams & hopes gone.

Sorry about the pouting, but no one is home to listen. Just the sleeping 2yr old DD.

I bet it isn't as bad as you think! Maybe step away from it for a little bit and go back to it.

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

http://www.walletpop.com/specials/retail-stores-closing-doors?icid=main|main|dl3|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walletpop.com%2Fspecials%2Fretail-stores-closing-doorsOk so I found the site about Joann's closing...
"During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the company opened 11 large-format stores and one small-format store and closed one large-format store and 12 small-format stores. For fiscal 2010, the company expects to open approximately 20 new stores and close approximately 30 stores. "
Hopefully the 30 stores closing won't hurt any of us

 

[LisaZoe]

WE GOT OUR ADOPTION DATE!​

August 7th at 9am!!

Then, I realized the girls are most likely going to be on vacation with their biodad, and he WON'T reschedule anything for us...so we might have to reschedule.

Congratulations Hopefully their biodad will be more flexible.

Okay first of all I hate my sister, she is going with us to Disney World, and was looking at all the outfits I made for Taylor.... We were talking about making us a few matching Ts or tank tops. Well she is holding up Taylor's animal kingdom skirt and saying she wanted one.... I joked it looked like Taylor's would fit her, low and behold she put it on and it fit (it's a little short, but it fit! My 3 year old's skirt fit her! Then she wears one of my old bikinnis this weekend (which I guess rubbed it in that a 3 year old's skirt would have fit me pre Taylor). I so hate her, not really but dang I need to get on a diet. Anyhow...she decided she wants a matching skirt for animal kingdom, I will probably make it a little longer even though she is doing to wear tights or leggings or whatever they are called.

Here she is in the skirt:

Well, I won't hate your sister because I'd have to hate mine for a similar reason. LOL We were at their home on Saturday for their annual luau. I hadn't expected to stay late but we did and Zoe was feeling chilled after swimming in the pool much of the day. Of course I'd only brought shorts for her so my sister said she had some sweat pants that might work. I thought they might be her grandsons but they were my sisters! They were just a little long on Zoe but otherwise fit well. We joked that it won't be too long before my sister will be able to wear Zoe's hand-me-downs.

BTW - I think it would be really cute to have your sister and DD in matching skirts. I think it's fun when adults enjoy wearing whimsical clothes. I'm currently working on a Vida style dress for a lady who decided after all the stress and trouble their family had gone through in the past year or more, she was going to start having some fun with what she wore in addition to what her 2 boys wore.

 

[emcreative]

I'm currently working on a Vida style dress for a lady who decided after all the stress and trouble their family had gone through in the past year or more, she was going to start having some fun with what she wore in addition to what her 2 boys wore.

Can I just say...

THAT ROCKS!!!!

I keep saying we need fun clothes for grown up (and fluffy!) people!