Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Camping Griswalds]

We did matching shirts with our daughter last trip and it was so much fun. Here are some pictures...they are all terrible though...someone else can post close ups

Dh with Mickey, me with my 40th b-day tee and daughter with Tink outfit.

We were supposed to go to Ft. Wilderness to enjoy the campfire with Chip and Dale, but got sick. So we wore this to DAK...

DH is Musket Mickey, I am Clarice with Hidden Mickey marshmellows and DD had C & D

My favorite ones....this was for Epcot and the Flower and Garden festival..Dh was Goofy cutting out a Mickey topiary, mine was Minnie with a flower pot and Micky flowers, and DD's was Donald handing Daisy a flower.

This so makes me want to make sure I match my DD this next trip. Problem is...she changes probably twice a day, and I don't want too I know we have a trip planned with the 5 of us for January. Not sure the 17 yo and 13 yo son will wear matching tees though. Might be perfect for the "I don't do matching tees" top



edited to add....I just realized that I have khaki shorts on in each pic and good lord I look pregnant....MUST DIET SOON!!!!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

My Latest Vida

I made this to match a Vida that I'm finishing up for DD. The applique on the doll version is different, so they coordinate I drew up the pattern all on my own for this one, and it's pretty darn close to the Big Girl version - minus the elastic under the arms. DD saw it after her nap (yes she took a nap!!) and loves it. She also loves the one for her so far, she picked out all the fabircs and trims.

Super cute! LOVE the AGD Vida! Was it hard to draft the pattern?

Here are some new Halloween sets that I am working on! ready for too many Roseannas and Russells?????!!!!!

Those are great! Love that spider web fabric!

(WAY OT)
Hubby and I have fallen into a routine of having the same (lighthearted) argument a few times a week.

*Boys do something boyish and very different from our girls*
MEeyebrow raised to The Husband) Hey, YOU were the one who said we'd only take boys.
HIM: BOY! I said BOY, singular! Not boyS!
ME: (laughing) Hey, it was buy one get one free, I couldn't resist!

(Yes, we are kidding and laughing to ourselves).

Well, jump to today. Hubby sees Corn on the Cob in the fridge, which I told him last night I was craving...after he went to the grocery store last night for ice cream with whipped cream I was craving.

HIM: Um, you sure are having a lot of cravings.
ME: (not really looking at him) Yep, didn't want to bring it up though.
HIM: (seeing the calendar and doing the math in his head) It was buy ONE get ONE free..ONE ONE ONE!

Looking to even things up?

sigh....
DH and I just sat down and had a "family meeting" about our finances and it aint pretty.
He ran through a long list of things we will have to cut out...
-my once a month cleaning company (because we have 2 big dogs, 2 cats, 2 kids, 2 adults and only 1 adult who cleans)
-tv- we will get the box and try for free tv, but DH is not hopeful that we will have any reception because we live in a hilly area and dont live close enough to the cities where public tv "comes from"
-no restaurants, so no more brunch after church, etc- he said we could keep pizza night.
-no more fabric (except Im allowed to buy fabric for the girl's for Hannah's baby dedication gown)
-no descretionary spending without first discussing.
-no landscaping (again this was something I did because I was the only one doing it- his view is that it can look a little scruffy - but he'll try to mow it)
I'm fine with the cut backs, even though some are pretty drastic, but I wish I heard more from him that he would do more.
My stipulation was that we need to meet once a month to discuss our financial progress.

I realize this is totally personal, but Im a little disheartened a the moment and looking for a cheering sqad.
I actually kinda feel like maybe God brought us to this place, because for years I have begged DH to watch less TV so I could have more of him, for the little amount of time I see him in the evenings and now he will have no choice- until now he was not willing to cancel the direct tv, so even though it will be really hard for me if we dont at least get PBS, I think it will bring our family together.

Feel free to help me find the bright side of this! I'm feeling a little down right now.

and all outfits I make will be from fabric I already own- so I guess that means clothes without much for coordinating fabrics. Im happy I have that cinderella fabric sitting in my stash to make her dress for Halloween!

We did matching shirts with our daughter last trip and it was so much fun. Here are some pictures...they are all terrible though...someone else can post close ups

Dh with Mickey, me with my 40th b-day tee and daughter with Tink outfit.

We were supposed to go to Ft. Wilderness to enjoy the campfire with Chip and Dale, but got sick. So we wore this to DAK...

DH is Musket Mickey, I am Clarice with Hidden Mickey marshmellows and DD had C & D

My favorite ones....this was for Epcot and the Flower and Garden festival..Dh was Goofy cutting out a Mickey topiary, mine was Minnie with a flower pot and Micky flowers, and DD's was Donald handing Daisy a flower.

This so makes me want to make sure I match my DD this next trip. Problem is...she changes probably twice a day, and I don't want too I know we have a trip planned with the 5 of us for January. Not sure the 17 yo and 13 yo son will wear matching tees though. Might be perfect for the "I don't do matching tees" top

Those are awesome!!!!

 

[HLAuburn]

We did matching shirts with our daughter last trip and it was so much fun. Here are some pictures...they are all terrible though...someone else can post close ups

Dh with Mickey, me with my 40th b-day tee and daughter with Tink outfit.

We were supposed to go to Ft. Wilderness to enjoy the campfire with Chip and Dale, but got sick. So we wore this to DAK...

DH is Musket Mickey, I am Clarice with Hidden Mickey marshmellows and DD had C & D

My favorite ones....this was for Epcot and the Flower and Garden festival..Dh was Goofy cutting out a Mickey topiary, mine was Minnie with a flower pot and Micky flowers, and DD's was Donald handing Daisy a flower.

This so makes me want to make sure I match my DD this next trip. Problem is...she changes probably twice a day, and I don't want too I know we have a trip planned with the 5 of us for January. Not sure the 17 yo and 13 yo son will wear matching tees though. Might be perfect for the "I don't do matching tees" top



edited to add....I just realized that I have khaki shorts on in each pic and good lord I look pregnant....MUST DIET SOON!!!!!!

Cute! I love all the coordinating family outfits! I showed them to DH, and he even agreed to wear customs shirts for our trip!

Your DDs outfits are adorable! Did you make all of them yourself?

BTW, you don't look pregnant one bit!

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks! I think we may have to stick to a resturant...no buffet...they have several at MB that are really good and offer really good selections.

Okay...you have exactly 3 more places to buy fabric than I do! They took my WM fabric away in April and now I must drive about 30 minutes to get to a fabric store...or I can go to the local quilt shop...WAY overpriced!!!! We don't eat out that much either...but when I must go on a mini vacation with my FIL, I will eat out! and I will eat seafood...I don't care what the rest of them want! (Patrick loves shrimp too!)

Where are you staying when you come here? I was just assuming you were staying oceanfront which is where most of the restaurants I've suggested are. Ask at your hotel about buffets b/c chances are there are some I don't know about. I am just not a buffet person -- I'd eat way too much and then regret it.

If you have time you may want to check out our fabric stores. If you're looking for licensed character fabric Joannes and Walmart have the best selections, but still limited IMO. The hancock's has licensed fabric, but not much in the way of Disney. I'd say with all the fabric I purchased recently I probably got the most at Walmart and about equal amounts at Joanne's and Hancock's. Walmart has the best prices, but Joanne's and Hancock's often have a lot on sale.

 

[Rymer]

Hi Ladies
wow, I am making a patchwork twirl skirt for my daughter and I'm so frustrated! My goodness it's taking me FOREVER! I don't know how you ladies make all these things. I think i'm the worlds worst and slowest sewer ever. I wanted to sew a bunch of dresses for my daughter for our trip but I really think I"m going to have to buy most of them. sad. I have very little time to sew and with the amount of time it takes me to do things, I'll never get anything done. off to etsy I go......I am hoping sometime next week I will get this skirt done. man i hope it comes out decent enough to share with you all. I really think things would go better for me if I just had more time. sorry...just venting tonight.

 

[2cutekidz]

Super cute! LOVE the AGD Vida! Was it hard to draft the pattern?

Nope, it was fairly easy - if you've made a Vida already it would be easy to do.

 

[VBAndrea]

I'm trying to multiquote for the very first time, so forgive me if this is all messed up.

I just became a fan....and it reminded me.... I need to move the buttons on Taylor's stepsister outfit today....and then I can post some pictures of her wearing the cute outfit you made. I guess I will go do that now before I forget again. I can't wait for her to wear it at 1900 PF next Saturday! I even ordered her a stepsister's cake to match.

Miranda, I am DYING to see that outfit. If I get brave enough I may try a Vida with stepsisters, Lady Tremaine and Cinderella. I'd actually love to leave off Cinderella, but then I'd never get dd to wear it. DD just wants to dress as Cindy for 1990 PF but I know she'll get so much more attention with a stepsisters custom.

JoAnn and hancock's are the only two I can think of though I think JoAnn has a better selection than Hancock's. I do like this little quilt shop even if all I do is go in and wish for fabric... http://www.whatsyourstitchnstuff.com/ Have fun. Virginia Beach Town center has a lot of really good places to eat but no real seafood. If you want good seafood take a drive up to the Eatern Shore of Virginia actoss the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (where I live) there are lots of really good places and you can visit Chincoteaugue Island and see the wild ponies.

The Walmart near Lynnhaven Mall also has fabric, but alas, this March it will be no more. I've never been to the quilt shop -- I will definitely have to check it out. We went last fall to see the ponies. Next time we go I'm asking you for a recommendation of where to eat -- the place we ate was awful and then I got really sick the next day and so did ds. DD was fine though.

Sorry I'm so behind! I have been so busy! We'll be in WDW in 15 days, and school starts tomorrow. That means I go back to work too. Anyway, here is Isabelle's asian dress I've been working on. She may have to wear a cami under it, she keeps saying the brocade is itchy!

I ADORE that fabric and the colors look really good on Isabelle. Excellent work!

I wish my 8 year old (well, she'll be 8 in October) would wear something like that. She already thinks she's too old for such styles.



Zoe and I had matching tees for one of our Disney trips. She loved being able to match. We have done 'matching' outfits casually once or twice since - mainly picking plain tees in the same color to wear with jeans. I really should put aside my concern about what strangers might think and plan for more matching tees or tops whenever we can go to Disney again.

I have always done coordinating colors for ds and dd and if it's for vacation or family photos photos I try to match as well and do my best for dh (though he won't wear certain colors). I just think it looks nicer in photos if everyone coordinates. And generally I'm a fan of solids, but these customs are swaying me and dd won't be in any solids for Disney!

Hi, de-lurking to say I live in the VA Beach area. My family loves to eat at Captain George's on Laskin Road. It's a very popular place, and they have an all-you-can-eat buffet. My MIL loves Croaker's on Shore Dr. They ate there every night last week while they were down here visiting!

(oh, p.s.--you're not going to be able to get around down here without going through a tunnel.)

Coming from NC Kim will make it without a tunnel. She will have the high rise bridge in Chesapeake to go over, but it's nothing compared to the CBB tunnel. She just needs to stay away from Hampton.

My Latest Vida

I made this to match a Vida that I'm finishing up for DD. The applique on the doll version is different, so they coordinate I drew up the pattern all on my own for this one, and it's pretty darn close to the Big Girl version - minus the elastic under the arms. DD saw it after her nap (yes she took a nap!!) and loves it. She also loves the one for her so far, she picked out all the fabircs and trims.

That is awesome! I wish my dd played with dolls. She is just starting to show interest in Barbies, but still doesn't play with her baby dolls. She was asking me to make clothes to dress the puppies up in though! Now I can't wait to see your dd's dress.

I have to agree..no good fabric stores here. Although Hancock on VB Blvd just remodeled and I like their new layout..not much fabric selection though still. Mahi Mahs is very good. Steinhilber's is awesome although if you have a well behaved child, they would work there as we've seen children there before. They have reallly good she crab soup or lobster bisque. YUM

We've taken ds to Steiny's a couple of times, but once dd came along our restaurant days were numbered. I'm sure dh and I will go there for our 10th anniversary next month (providing he's in town).

to copy off Leslie, I would love to have some disboutiquer fans on my FB page too. I think alot of you are alreday thanks to Teresa! I am running a contest right now and the disa sista is in the lead!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westl...rate-and-Princess-Couture/115933988280?ref=nf

Here are some new Halloween sets that I am working on! ready for too many Roseannas and Russells?????!!!!!

I'm really impressed with all the clothes I've seen you make. You're very creative and do an outstanding job. I'm also highly impressed with how you dd poses to show off the outfits. Try as I might, I couldn't get my dd to cooperate well at all.

(WAY OT)
Hubby and I have fallen into a routine of having the same (lighthearted) argument a few times a week.

*Boys do something boyish and very different from our girls*
MEeyebrow raised to The Husband) Hey, YOU were the one who said we'd only take boys.
HIM: BOY! I said BOY, singular! Not boyS!
ME: (laughing) Hey, it was buy one get one free, I couldn't resist!

(Yes, we are kidding and laughing to ourselves).

Well, jump to today. Hubby sees Corn on the Cob in the fridge, which I told him last night I was craving...after he went to the grocery store last night for ice cream with whipped cream I was craving.

HIM: Um, you sure are having a lot of cravings.
ME: (not really looking at him) Yep, didn't want to bring it up though.
HIM: (seeing the calendar and doing the math in his head) It was buy ONE get ONE free..ONE ONE ONE!

Umm, are you trying to even things up -- three girls and three boys??? This could get very interesting!

sigh....
DH and I just sat down and had a "family meeting" about our finances and it aint pretty.
He ran through a long list of things we will have to cut out...
-my once a month cleaning company (because we have 2 big dogs, 2 cats, 2 kids, 2 adults and only 1 adult who cleans)
-tv- we will get the box and try for free tv, but DH is not hopeful that we will have any reception because we live in a hilly area and dont live close enough to the cities where public tv "comes from"
-no restaurants, so no more brunch after church, etc- he said we could keep pizza night.
-no more fabric (except Im allowed to buy fabric for the girl's for Hannah's baby dedication gown)
-no descretionary spending without first discussing.
-no landscaping (again this was something I did because I was the only one doing it- his view is that it can look a little scruffy - but he'll try to mow it)
I'm fine with the cut backs, even though some are pretty drastic, but I wish I heard more from him that he would do more.
My stipulation was that we need to meet once a month to discuss our financial progress.

I realize this is totally personal, but Im a little disheartened a the moment and looking for a cheering sqad.
I actually kinda feel like maybe God brought us to this place, because for years I have begged DH to watch less TV so I could have more of him, for the little amount of time I see him in the evenings and now he will have no choice- until now he was not willing to cancel the direct tv, so even though it will be really hard for me if we dont at least get PBS, I think it will bring our family together.

Feel free to help me find the bright side of this! I'm feeling a little down right now.

and all outfits I make will be from fabric I already own- so I guess that means clothes without much for coordinating fabrics. Im happy I have that cinderella fabric sitting in my stash to make her dress for Halloween!

Are you married to my dh???? The "only one adult who cleans" and the lack of landscaping hit home with me. My dh doesn't mow though. I have to do that. I did break down and hire a company to fertilize the front lawn though b/c I can't do everything. Anyway, I think just cutting out eating out will make a huge differnece in your budget. I cringe when we eat out -- it's soooo expensive. And dh often goes out for lunch which irks me too, but he earns the vast majority of our money so I just keep to myself and keep my mouth shut. I also loved Lisa's idea of asking for gift cards to fabric stores for gifts. That should help replenish your fabric stash.

You should have just kept quiet -- I didn't notice the trio of khaki shorts at all, but once you pointed it out I had to scroll back and look. And you absolutely do not look pg!


And thanks to all for the compliments on my back to school dress for dd. I wanted to work on my AK outfit next but Hancock's didn't have the zebra fabric I wanted so I must check at Joanne's and when I get there is beyond my wildest dreams. So sadly my next outfit won't be Disney either -- I'm going to attempt to put ruffles on some jeans and make a coordinating ruffled halter top with a horse fabric as dd's life revolves around horse attire.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Ladies
wow, I am making a patchwork twirl skirt for my daughter and I'm so frustrated! My goodness it's taking me FOREVER! I don't know how you ladies make all these things. I think i'm the worlds worst and slowest sewer ever. I wanted to sew a bunch of dresses for my daughter for our trip but I really think I"m going to have to buy most of them. sad. I have very little time to sew and with the amount of time it takes me to do things, I'll never get anything done. off to etsy I go......I am hoping sometime next week I will get this skirt done. man i hope it comes out decent enough to share with you all. I really think things would go better for me if I just had more time. sorry...just venting tonight.

Don't give up!!!! A patch work dress is probably very time consuming (haven't made one yet, but do plan on trying). Just make your next endeavor something a little simpler. Something less complex will be completed quicker and you'll get instant gratification. I used to get really frustrated with sewing and reading patterns, which is why I haven't made anything in eons. But when I just made my first dress from a YCMT pattern I actually found it really enjoyable and therapeutic. I loved doing the ruffles (the good ol' fashioned way using a long running stitch and hand gathering).

I think once you complete the skirt you'll adore it and be really proud of yourself and hopefully that will encourage you to do more. In the mean time, take your time finishing the patchwork so you enjoy sewing it rather than feeling frustrated about it. I can't wait to see pics.

 

[bclydia]

(WAY OT)
Hubby and I have fallen into a routine of having the same (lighthearted) argument a few times a week.

*Boys do something boyish and very different from our girls*
MEeyebrow raised to The Husband) Hey, YOU were the one who said we'd only take boys.
HIM: BOY! I said BOY, singular! Not boyS!
ME: (laughing) Hey, it was buy one get one free, I couldn't resist!

(Yes, we are kidding and laughing to ourselves).

Well, jump to today. Hubby sees Corn on the Cob in the fridge, which I told him last night I was craving...after he went to the grocery store last night for ice cream with whipped cream I was craving.

HIM: Um, you sure are having a lot of cravings.
ME: (not really looking at him) Yep, didn't want to bring it up though.
HIM: (seeing the calendar and doing the math in his head) It was buy ONE get ONE free..ONE ONE ONE!

So, should we consider this an announcement?
Woohooo! Sure hope so!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Cute! I love all the coordinating family outfits! I showed them to DH, and he even agreed to wear customs shirts for our trip!

Your DDs outfits are adorable! Did you make all of them yourself?

BTW, you don't look pregnant one bit!

I sew....but nothing like these sets. It's much easier to buy I've an ambitious love of appliques and details and butt ruffles ( check out the end of the last thread....even DD's bating suit has butt ruffles) Anyway, Jessica made the tees...I sure hope she posts her close ups so you can see how awesome they are. DD's Tink and Chip & D were made by someone who used to post here, and my DD's Daisy set ( stunning in person) was made by Jessica too.

You know, I have an aunt who always states, "Don't ever tell anyone your faults....they don't notice them until you tell them exactly where to look!" I should not have said anything about the khaki shorts or the FAT. I usually refer to myself as Pooh sized But I must say there is a lot that stands out to me in those pictures. But I did want to share the fun of "coordinating" dressing at Disney!

 

[emcreative]

So, should we consider this an announcement?
Woohooo! Sure hope so!

NO!

LOL I have been putting off buying a test. I really just think it's stress.

 

[jessica52877]

sigh....
DH and I just sat down and had a "family meeting" about our finances and it aint pretty.
He ran through a long list of things we will have to cut out...
-my once a month cleaning company (because we have 2 big dogs, 2 cats, 2 kids, 2 adults and only 1 adult who cleans)
-tv- we will get the box and try for free tv, but DH is not hopeful that we will have any reception because we live in a hilly area and dont live close enough to the cities where public tv "comes from"
-no restaurants, so no more brunch after church, etc- he said we could keep pizza night.
-no more fabric (except Im allowed to buy fabric for the girl's for Hannah's baby dedication gown)
-no descretionary spending without first discussing.
-no landscaping (again this was something I did because I was the only one doing it- his view is that it can look a little scruffy - but he'll try to mow it)
I'm fine with the cut backs, even though some are pretty drastic, but I wish I heard more from him that he would do more.
My stipulation was that we need to meet once a month to discuss our financial progress.

I realize this is totally personal, but Im a little disheartened a the moment and looking for a cheering sqad.
I actually kinda feel like maybe God brought us to this place, because for years I have begged DH to watch less TV so I could have more of him, for the little amount of time I see him in the evenings and now he will have no choice- until now he was not willing to cancel the direct tv, so even though it will be really hard for me if we dont at least get PBS, I think it will bring our family together.

Feel free to help me find the bright side of this! I'm feeling a little down right now.

and all outfits I make will be from fabric I already own- so I guess that means clothes without much for coordinating fabrics. Im happy I have that cinderella fabric sitting in my stash to make her dress for Halloween!

I haven't been following along this week at all and skipped lots of pages but had a couple of things I wanted to say about the 1 page I did read.

I LOVE not having cable. In the 8 years we have lived in our house we have had cable/dish network maybe 3 of it. At first cable wasn't available and I just didn't worry about it. We got PBS and NBC on good days (if you like fuzzy tv). I finally caved at one point and got dish but it was just too expensive. I would rather save the money. With this lastest tv thing I went with basic cable which gives us the main stations. I hate that I am paying for it but what can I do. We get the main 4 a PBS and a few other stations. If and when we have tv Dallas will plop his butt in front of it until I tell him to get up (unless he can go outside). It drives me bonkers.

We also hardly eat out! The cost is just too much for me! I prefer to sit at home and eat dinner as a family around the table. Just seems like home to me that way.

I think that it sounds like alot but you'll adjust quickly and find that it is enjoyable to spend less and save more! I also am the only one who cleans the house and I mow the lawn (but I LOVE it). In fact all the yard work falls on my plate. It is enjoyable to get outside though and relax.

 

[jessica52877]

Oh, I almost forgot! Family shirts either matching or coordinating are the best! I LOVE all our pictures and how nice we look. We usually do coordinating and some days I have a polo for DH to wear vs an applique shirt! He is good with either though and loves wearing whatever I make! Now if only someone was along to take more family pictures!

Hmm, maybe I can hire one of you all to come along as my photographer!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Hmm, maybe I can hire one of you all to come along as my photographer!

OOOOH pick me pick me


Speaking of photographers...my friend Liz is a photographer and did a fantastic family shoot of my BFF's family. Since you fabric-obsessed folks enjoy the sari pics- you can check out some here. She took like 500 pics but she put a couple of them on her blog.

http://elizabethwertzphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/patel-family_01.html

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

NO!

LOL I have been putting off buying a test. I really just think it's stress.

You shouldn't have wrote that on here!!! You are now going to have 150 moms making you run to the pharmacy!!!!

 

[mirandag819]

Miranda, I am DYING to see that outfit. If I get brave enough I may try a Vida with stepsisters, Lady Tremaine and Cinderella. I'd actually love to leave off Cinderella, but then I'd never get dd to wear it. DD just wants to dress as Cindy for 1990 PF but I know she'll get so much more attention with a stepsisters custom.

Sorry I didn't get the buttons moved before Taylor went to bed... I have been running around like a mad woman today.... I screwed up a simple twirl skirt that should have been finished by about 2 o'clock... I still need to fix it..... I got 7 more t-shirts done (I have at least 4 I need to finish, but really wanted even more then that) and I started packing my suitcase.

Man I am running out of time, today was my last day off before we go, of coarse if DH hurries and gets home I will take off work sooner, but I don't wanna do too much work while he is here.

I'm excited to see what the Tremaines think of Taylor's outfit. Taylor LOVES Cinderella, but she saw that outfit and really wanted it. I think watching Cinderella 3 is what got Taylor on a stepsisters kick....she really liked them in that movie and towards then end they don't seem mean to her anymore. Has your DD seen it?

I started to order a Cinderella cake, but she even mentioned at some point that maybe the step sisters would make her a cake for her bday (I don't know where she got that idea from), so I decided to surprise her with a step sister's cake too...hopefully she likes it. We are doing BBB the next morning and eating in the castle, she can be Cinderella then, so she still gets her princess kick.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!! Coming to you from Ocean City!!!! We woke up to rain, but by the time we came out of church, the sun was shining!! Then, tonight we were stolling the boardwalk getting monkey bread and frozen hot chocolate, and this amazing lightning storm came up!!! I saw Pink lightning!! And lightning that was like a lot of streaks all at once across the sky!! Truely made us oooh, and ahhh, and then run to the car as the rain started!!

AMAZING things created!!! I LOVE everything posted, those bags, dolly vida (too cute - could you do a tuturial for that??) outfits, mickey head shirts, pillowcase dresses, Megan and Morgan dresses....the list goes ON and ON!!!

Thanks for all your comments on mom's tunic. I ended up doing the large (12-14) which is her regular size, and I think it is really nice - still roomy, but not huge on her. I went with the shortest length and 3/4 length sleeves and didnt do the chest slit as far as it suggested. Thanks to EVERYONE for their help and encouragement!! Now - questions - is there a way to make the sleeve not have that little poof at the top? That is so not me (if I were to make one for me) and also, how the heck do you get that bottom hem even and smooth????? Mom's is a little shorter in the back than the front (please dont tell)!!!!

Have a great week everyone!! Prayers for those needing them -

Wendy

I want to make one for me, but

 

[anggye]

to copy off Leslie, I would love to have some disboutiquer fans on my FB page too. I think alot of you are alreday thanks to Teresa! I am running a contest right now and the disa sista is in the lead!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westl...rate-and-Princess-Couture/115933988280?ref=nf

Here are some new Halloween sets that I am working on! ready for too many Roseannas and Russells?????!!!!!

I really love your work...not to mention your kids are adorable!! I posted awhile ago about "borrowing" the mickey head spiders that were appliqued on some halloween customs, but I couldn't remember who did them. Now I am fairly certain they were yours? I would love to add those to myDD3 NBC outfit. Thanks in advance!!

 

[phins_jazy]

Quick question. A friend of mine has asked me to make a laptop sleeve for her new computer. Seems most ready made sleeves don't fit. So.....has anyone made one of these before? Obviously I haven't. lol It is just a big pouch with a zipper? Special lining? Help!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I really love your work...not to mention your kids are adorable!! I posted awhile ago about "borrowing" the mickey head spiders that were appliqued on some halloween customs, but I couldn't remember who did them. Now I am fairly certain they were yours? I would love to add those to myDD3 NBC outfit. Thanks in advance!!

borrow away Thanks so much for the compliments! It really makes me feel good. There are times that I question if I should go back to work and get a "real" job before DS hits school because I think that is what hubby would prefer but I love staying home with the kiddos and the sewing helps alot. It is really picking up but you can't count on it and that is why I think DH is the way he is. But deep down, this is what I want to do long term. Fingers crossed. Sorry to ramble but I always feel at home here.