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

[disneymomof1]

Easy to do..eh hem, well, that is relative..Was it easy for me? NOOOOOO...not at first, but I haven't sewn for a while and unless I'm following instructions exactly, I'm a wreck. I made the bodice. Straps took me forever...and then it was too small!!! So, I carefully took out the straps and cut a new bodice and my ever so good friend, who sews for her daughter all the time..says "oh, well, just don't triple it..use just a fashion and lining. Sew the fashion front and back together at the sides..do the same for the lining. Put one inside the other right sides together. Slip in the straps and sew all around the top edge...turn right side out. Top stitch top edge. Then on the back sew my horizontal lines for casings. Then, because you can get to the holes between the front fashion and lining, run your elastic. Let it overlap the side seam 1/4 inch to the front. Stitch in the ditch. Run it to the other side. Stitch in the ditch. So, once I understood in English what she was telling me, I did it and made three bodices..it was soooo easy...and it fits Emily. Next time I'll make the straps shorter though..just a little. I'm almost done with a cinderella one now. Hoping the "peplums" look right. I really need a shower!!!!!

So how many rows of elastic is there in the back and what size elastic did you use. I love both your Cindy and your Snow White, so adorable, I plan on working really hard this week to complete at least two dresses, our trip is fast approaching.

i got ALL of Aisling's Disney outfits cut out and ready to be sewn!!!

AND I made her entire autograph book today!!!

See I'm being productive while my DD is on vacation!!!

So what are you planning for Miss Aisling? And what are you going to be for MNSSHP? I'm sure it will be fun and fabulous !!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

So what are you planning for Miss Aisling? And what are you going to be for MNSSHP? I'm sure it will be fun and fabulous !!!

Appliqued capris for the plane (with a DISign Tshirt that Tracie designed for her)
A FOTLK dress for AK day (we aren't going to lose her...it's bright!)
A Halloween Pooh dress for Crystal Palace
A Pooh Toile pillowcase dress for Rose and Crown

And I'm still debating doing the Snow White rag dress for pre-BBB. Just seems like soooo much work for a bus ride to MK!!!

Aisling is also being spoiled by another Disboutiquer with her MNSSHP outfit and her BBB/birthday outfit.

She is going to be Sally from NBC. I think I'll be Dorothy again because 1) it was comfy and 2) I'm too lazy to try to think of something else. Problem is that Randy actually wants to dress up. I bought him a Jack tshirt but he wants to wear a costume! We can't think of anything that won't be too hot though! We are used to Halloween in New England- not Florida heat!

 

[aimeeg]

And now..Cinderella! Everything the same as the snow white one except I did a cuff at the bottom and of course, the peplums..used the petal pattern from one of my ModKid patterns because I'm so uncreative that I can't make my own circle. LOL I *really* need to shower now as I'm meeting with my artist tonight for my digitizing. Oh yeah..I forgot..I'm supposed to be digitizing!!!

If artist leaves at a half reasonable hour, I'm going to attempt my patchwork twirl. Bodice is already done. Then I need to call it quits for my sewing before Disney. My best friend is coming with her family and staying with us for a week. During that time, I am hosting a baby shower for my cousin, and have to get my oldest from the airport..she is in Armenia on a missions trip. We have a housekeeper/nanny that usually is here three days a week..she'll be here every day this week to help me. She is bossy. LOL She told me I have until Tuesday night to finish my sewing, at which time everything fabric, sewing etc related is being shoved into boxes and hidden so the company won't see how messy it is here.

Julie

I love the angel wings! Did you use a pattern?

 

[teresajoy]

I would love to read all about your cross country trip! We live in MD, but have talkeda bout doing this with my kids for years! To end in Disneyland would be fabulous! I want to take my sons to see a couple of different colleges along the way. Like Notre Dame and Air Force Academy, and for some reason, my 13 yo wants to see the Worlds Largest Ball of Twine

If you go to Notre Dame you better give me a call!!! I don't live too far from South Bend!

Hi Ladies (and Tom)
I have absolutely nothing useful to say, but wanted to celebrate my 2000 post and have a wee party w/ y'all
sorry to interrupt, you can go back to your regularly scheduled thread now.

WOO HOO!!!

I can't handle the heat and humidity, either! I'm kind of liking this cool summer we've had in Michigan this year. But, I do wish it would stay in the 70's at least (none of this 60's stuff)!

I like it cooler too, especially since we have absolutely no AC! But this 60 degree stuff is crazy!!! I should NOT be COLD in the SUMMERTIME!!! It's madenning!

Hey Theresa. I have a question. I was wondering where you got the aqua fabric for the Giselle dresses you make? We might go to MNSSHP and I think I would like to dress as her Thanks!

After weeks of searching and hunting and some tears, I finally found that at Hobby Lobby. I haven't seen it there in quite awhile. They clearanced it about a year ago, and I bought all I could find!

Unless, you are talking about one other than Lydia's! Then I got it at Joann's! Also on clearance, but you have a much better chance of finding something there like the other fabrics.

I'm in and out of this thread a lot, depending on my work load. So I might have missed this: Many of you picture your customs over VERY poofy petticoat slips. I made a cute Minnie costume for my daughter last year, and bought a new short petticoat slip on Ebay but it just wasn't poofy enough....

Thanks for your help! You guys were great last week helping hunt down Mary Poppins boots. I found some for a customer, but still none in size 2 or 3..... I did call Wooden Soldier, but those were too small too.

Many thanks again to all!

I know where you can get poofy pettis for $44. And EXTRA EXTRA poofy pettis for a bit more! Of course, I don't know if your daughter would be able to move under the weight of the EXTRA EXTRA poofy ones!

OK. After much time away from the Dis (my internet was down for a bit) here are the much awaited pics of Princess Violet. You were all waiting for pictures of Violet, right???

Vi's first photos

I love how you say there is no story behind Violet's name (I don't think I can call her Vi, I have a crazy niece we call Vi) and then proceed to write a book!!! I love the story!

And, Violet is just gorgeous!

Hi Everyone,

You know I have been debating on making a tunic for my mom for her bday - so I got the pattern and printed out the XL - she is a 12/14 in tops, so I went up a size as suggested - I just would love some confirmation from some one, cause the pattern looks HUGE!!!!! Should I stick with the XL??????

Thanks, Wendy

I wouldn't make it bigger, I would go wiht her normal size. I measured for a large (12-14) even though I usually wear a mediuum (8-10). I went ahead and made my normal size, and it was a bit big on me. Well, it was big on me before I washed it the second time and it shrunk a size, then it was bit snug! It isn't a style I really look good in, so I don't think I ever posted pictures on here, but I think they are in the tester section of the pattern on YCMT. Those were taken after it had shrunk about one size!

And now..Cinderella! Everything the same as the snow white one except I did a cuff at the bottom and of course, the peplums..used the petal pattern from one of my ModKid patterns because I'm so uncreative that I can't make my own circle. LOL I *really* need to shower now as I'm meeting with my artist tonight for my digitizing. Oh yeah..I forgot..I'm supposed to be digitizing!!!

If artist leaves at a half reasonable hour, I'm going to attempt my patchwork twirl. Bodice is already done. Then I need to call it quits for my sewing before Disney. My best friend is coming with her family and staying with us for a week. During that time, I am hosting a baby shower for my cousin, and have to get my oldest from the airport..she is in Armenia on a missions trip. We have a housekeeper/nanny that usually is here three days a week..she'll be here every day this week to help me. She is bossy. LOL She told me I have until Tuesday night to finish my sewing, at which time everything fabric, sewing etc related is being shoved into boxes and hidden so the company won't see how messy it is here.

Julie

I love the dresses you posted today!! Snow White and Cinderella are great!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Okay first off I have to say how jealous I am that your DH will wear those! Normally I like my DH's clothes, he normally would wear nice polos and brands I like. Well for some reason he is in some phase right now.... I got home from my trip yesterday to find a box of shirts he had ordered online for Disney World. I don't know if anyone is familiar with the brand Affliction, but there are like 10 Affliction shirts with big graffitti and skulls, and crossbones, and stuff. I want him to be happy and wear what he wants on his leave from Iraq, but dang.... they will not look pretty beside Taylor's pretty customs. I know she will be attached to his hip when he gets home and will probably be in every picture with her. How sad it is that I am trying to figure out how to photoshop his shirts!

All of the shirts look great, and I love the skirt for you!

I need to get my butt in gear and get our shirts made, we leave in 13 days and I am not prepared... I took all this stuff to Allentown with me to work on, and then a co-worker who was with me was a bad influence who kept me out til 3 am every night going to amusement parks, resteraunts, karaokee, ect.

Could you talk to him about it? Say something about how you love the shirts, and can't wait to see him in them, but you'd love to have great family photos at Disney, and you love his "style" of polos?

And now..Cinderella! Everything the same as the snow white one except I did a cuff at the bottom and of course, the peplums..used the petal pattern from one of my ModKid patterns because I'm so uncreative that I can't make my own circle. LOL I *really* need to shower now as I'm meeting with my artist tonight for my digitizing. Oh yeah..I forgot..I'm supposed to be digitizing!!!

If artist leaves at a half reasonable hour, I'm going to attempt my patchwork twirl. Bodice is already done. Then I need to call it quits for my sewing before Disney. My best friend is coming with her family and staying with us for a week. During that time, I am hosting a baby shower for my cousin, and have to get my oldest from the airport..she is in Armenia on a missions trip. We have a housekeeper/nanny that usually is here three days a week..she'll be here every day this week to help me. She is bossy. LOL She told me I have until Tuesday night to finish my sewing, at which time everything fabric, sewing etc related is being shoved into boxes and hidden so the company won't see how messy it is here.

Julie

Gorgeous! I'm totally going to make one with those longer straps, I love it!

i got ALL of Aisling's Disney outfits cut out and ready to be sewn!!!

AND I made her entire autograph book today!!!

See I'm being productive while my DD is on vacation!!!

Yeah!!!! Can't wait to see 'em!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

And now..Cinderella! Everything the same as the snow white one except I did a cuff at the bottom and of course, the peplums..used the petal pattern from one of my ModKid patterns because I'm so uncreative that I can't make my own circle. LOL I *really* need to shower now as I'm meeting with my artist tonight for my digitizing. Oh yeah..I forgot..I'm supposed to be digitizing!!!

If artist leaves at a half reasonable hour, I'm going to attempt my patchwork twirl. Bodice is already done. Then I need to call it quits for my sewing before Disney. My best friend is coming with her family and staying with us for a week. During that time, I am hosting a baby shower for my cousin, and have to get my oldest from the airport..she is in Armenia on a missions trip. We have a housekeeper/nanny that usually is here three days a week..she'll be here every day this week to help me. She is bossy. LOL She told me I have until Tuesday night to finish my sewing, at which time everything fabric, sewing etc related is being shoved into boxes and hidden so the company won't see how messy it is here.

Julie

I love how this came out- did you have a pattern for the bodice/straps/back?
I know you used Emma from Modkids I want to get that pattern!
You did a great job!


so my bidding story for the day...
I am trying to buy that "easy to sew" OOP Simplicity pattern that has SB in it, and I found one on Ebay and placed a max bid of $15, well in the meantime I also found a LOT that had about 10 patterns, some used and the holy grail (ahhhh) the princess pattern- I placed a bid on that and it closed an hour later- 10 patterns for $5 (plus $5 shipping) THe seller says its taped shut, but has a tear on the side of the envelope and looks like it still is factory folded..
the other one doesnt close til tomorrow and it's up to $17.50.
Now, Im keeping my fingers crossed that it has all the pieces and is un cut.

 

[JUJU814]

This is great! Have you tried a ruffle Carla's way? Doubling the fabric makes the ruffle nice and full, and saves hours of rolled hemming

Um, no..but definitely will try that next time for sure!

 

[JUJU814]

So how many rows of elastic is there in the back and what size elastic did you use. I love both your Cindy and your Snow White, so adorable, I plan on working really hard this week to complete at least two dresses, our trip is fast approaching.

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There are 2 rows of elastic...3/4 inch each. I just eyeballed the spacing.
Thanks!
Julie

 

[JUJU814]

I love the angel wings! Did you use a pattern?

for the peplums I used the "peplum looking piece" from "Emma" pattern by ModKid.

 

[JUJU814]

I love how this came out- did you have a pattern for the bodice/straps/back?
I know you used Emma from Modkids I want to get that pattern!
You did a great job!

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I used the pattern from simply sweet by CarlaC for the bodice ..jumper front and halter back, natural waist..and the ruffle straps. I cut apart the pattern piece for the straps to piece the fabrics. You need to add seam allowances to the cut edges. For the back, I did 2 rows casing instead of 1.

As far as assembly goes, I totally did something different than her instructions. I did not use an underlining..just fashion fabric and lining and assembled each separately, then put one inside the other..and used that method. I also used 2 45 inch rectangles for the skirts to make them nice and full.

Julie

 

[*Toadstool*]

A little bit of trouble with them lining up, but not too bad. From a distance they look great. I attributed most of it to the fabric stretching slightly. On the ones that had the applique first they lined up better. I don't have a brother, but bought the CD of designs off of and they've worked pretty well so far. Here's another pic of the skirt that shows it is reversible.

. The band is not in the pattern but I added it. Just made sure the 2 fabrics together were the same length the one was supposed to be. We have a washer and dryer in our unit so I figured rather than 2 skirts to pack I'd make one and just wash it. I plan on wearing spandex shorts underneath the skirt.

The reason I asked about the designs is I have been relearning how to digitize filled designs. The outline is actually supposed to be smaller than the fill because the fill will shrink. I stitched out a properly digitized design and a disney design.. the one that was properly digitized had the outline come out perfectly... the disney one not so much. I hate outlines being off! It is really hard to sit there and figure out how much something is going to shrink one way and not shrink the other.. it is driving me mad.
I love your skirt. I'm not brave enough to wear a short skirt though. I realize it isn't THAT short, but I need capris or long long long skirts. This is probably why I don't go outside much.

Easy to do..eh hem, well, that is relative..Was it easy for me? NOOOOOO...not at first, but I haven't sewn for a while and unless I'm following instructions exactly, I'm a wreck. I made the bodice. Straps took me forever...and then it was too small!!! So, I carefully took out the straps and cut a new bodice and my ever so good friend, who sews for her daughter all the time..says "oh, well, just don't triple it..use just a fashion and lining. Sew the fashion front and back together at the sides..do the same for the lining. Put one inside the other right sides together. Slip in the straps and sew all around the top edge...turn right side out. Top stitch top edge. Then on the back sew my horizontal lines for casings. Then, because you can get to the holes between the front fashion and lining, run your elastic. Let it overlap the side seam 1/4 inch to the front. Stitch in the ditch. Run it to the other side. Stitch in the ditch. So, once I understood in English what she was telling me, I did it and made three bodices..it was soooo easy...and it fits Emily. Next time I'll make the straps shorter though..just a little. I'm almost done with a cinderella one now. Hoping the "peplums" look right. I really need a shower!!!!!

Thank you! I think I get it. I want to try it this way. I don't think I have evern seen anyone do it that way. I know some people shirr the back, but I can't get shirring to work. I'm glad someone figured it out for me.

And now..Cinderella! Everything the same as the snow white one except I did a cuff at the bottom and of course, the peplums..used the petal pattern from one of my ModKid patterns because I'm so uncreative that I can't make my own circle. LOL I *really* need to shower now as I'm meeting with my artist tonight for my digitizing. Oh yeah..I forgot..I'm supposed to be digitizing!!!

If artist leaves at a half reasonable hour, I'm going to attempt my patchwork twirl. Bodice is already done. Then I need to call it quits for my sewing before Disney. My best friend is coming with her family and staying with us for a week. During that time, I am hosting a baby shower for my cousin, and have to get my oldest from the airport..she is in Armenia on a missions trip. We have a housekeeper/nanny that usually is here three days a week..she'll be here every day this week to help me. She is bossy. LOL She told me I have until Tuesday night to finish my sewing, at which time everything fabric, sewing etc related is being shoved into boxes and hidden so the company won't see how messy it is here.

Julie

It looks perfect! I had mentioned before that the Modkid pattern seemed like it would work for that. It is just right. I can't draw my own circle either. I've always wondered how you come up with all those beautiful images to use for your appliques. You had a big sale last year at the end of the year, and I bought a bunch of sets from you. I still haven't made anything with them. How horrible is that? I can never think of things to make with them. I've been on an heirloom kick for the past few years too. I'm hoping to get out of my rut soon though. Can't wait to see what else you make before Tuesday. I hope you make something with some of your designs and post it so we can all CASE it.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Friends,

Just had a fun afternoon/evening with the neices and nephews. Their parents had a wedding to go to, and Bekah (17) was watching the younger 3 so we invited them over for Pizza. We had fun!! We had a pizza picnic in the living room and watched Fineas and Ferb - then popsicles on the front porch and then we decided to play in the sprinklers!! Fortunately I had a swim suit for each of them stored away for next year that they all wore even though Tim's and Hannah's were big on them. Bekah watched a movie on my IPOD while we played outside. But it was fun. Tim has been on this kick since I got home from MT that he just keeps hugging me all the time because he "missed me too much and I was away too long" - how cute hearing that from a 4 year old!!

You guys who have your own kids are just so blessed - It must be amazing to be a real parent!!

T - Violet is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I'd love to see a picture of her with Lily!!! How is Lily doing with being big sister?

Anyway - Im draggin on making that top for my mom - thanks for the advice on the sizing!!

LOVED all the dresses/outfits posted the past 2 days!!! They are all so sweet!!

Im trying to decide if I will make the kids an outfit for our trip to the beach next week - Im also toying with that white clothes on the beach picture idea........hmmmm....

Love to all - Wendy

 

[PrincessMickey]

Hello ladies. This is my forst time posting on here. I've been lurking for awhile but decided I should start posting already. So let me introduce myself.

My name is Sarah and I have 2 boys. I've only done basic sewing like jammies for the kids. Lately I haven't done much. Both Walmarts near me don't have fabric anymore and the quilting store closed too. Now the closest place is 45 minutes away so it makes it a little bit harder. After lurking on here for awhile I am so motivated to break out the machine again but my machine is all packed up because we are moving at the end of this month to Colorado. But I am super excited because I will have 3 fabric stores within 10 minutes of our new house. So this next month can not come fast enough.

So until then then I will just chat with you and admire your work. I can't wait to start sewing again and to share my creations with you.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Skirts/dresses have been made...here are 2 that I finished -I want to make a MMCH one and a Princess one any ideas on something for a boy???

Very cute. Love the pooh one. I had started on DD's princess strorybook and ran out of the material Iwanted to use for the ruffle so I am waiting for it to be shipped.

Okay, here's a few of my themed sewing projects:

Gracie's Sleeping Beauty dress (adapted Simplicity 4949 by using broadcloth, shortening dress and sleeves so it would be cool and comfy):

Gracie's zoo smocked dress (Analise by Portobello Pixie - my 2nd place win in the Sewing for Children contest at PR):

Benjamin's Nascar Mickey shirt (Ottobre 1/2003 #28):

July 4th shirts for Matthew (almost 9 - flags) and Jamie (7 - lobsters):

Gracie's Minnie dress (worn to dinner at Goofy's Kitchen - made from a Simplicity Project Runway pattern):

Gracie's July 4th Feliz (I <3 Farbenmix!):

Gracie's hula bear dress (Farbenmix Yola with a smocked panel added) - very beachy:

Brother-sister set for the zoo (all Ottobre patterns - picked the giraffe prints b/c Benjamin loves giraffes!):

Thanks for the warm welcome!

They are all great! I lovethe Analise dress. What a great job on the smocking. And the minnie dress is so cute!

That was me! I made a dress for Juliet.... I basiclly cut the front panel off the T-shirt and put it with a back panel to make a sundress, tried to shir the back panel - used a knit and made a bottom ruffle around the whole thing and made a top strap that tied - I can post pics again if you want after I get home from work this morning.

I think I have the pics saved! thanks. I am still trying to figure out what to do! DD has to have the dress. I just need to find some knit material..most places around here don't sell much of it.

Here is the dress I made..

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If anyone can point me in the direction of some easy patterns or tutorials to get me going, It would be much appriciated.

thanks

Sam

That is really cute! I am sure it has been answered buy youcanmakethis.com has great patterns...especially carlac patterns!

I finished the outfits for Margaret's give last night, thought I'd post pics before I mail them out this morning. Many, many thanks to Heathersue for her excellent applique designs. I used the Carla C aline pattern (for the first time) for this one. I wanted to make something that would be easy to get on and off with the vent, and wouldn't bunch up underneath her in her chair too much, but that would also look cool!

Here's Margaret's dress:

I also made matching t-shirts for her siblings:
one for each of the girls w/ their names:

Those are great! Love the matching shirts!

So, I haven't shared anything in a while, but getting the FD discount motivated me to start sweing for our November trip.
Here is my NBC (using heather's applique) both with and without our "small petti"

And tink (again heather's applique) using the emma top and easy fit pants from YCMT. We will put a tee under this one, just haven't found the right one yet.

I can't say enough about how much I LOVE heather's appliques. Sooooo much easier than some others I have tried!

I love them! Can't wait till we get some of heather's appligues. Was going to do it this weekend, but dad isn't feeling well, so mom has to stay put...maybe by the end of the week!

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a good weekend!

Here is what I worked on today:

Great use of that fabric! It came out really pretty! Love it!

Well, I'm back and I haven't melted - although I wouldn't mind a little (OK a lot) of selective melting in certain areas. LOL It's only in the 90s today and it's been cooling off at night so I'm able to get more work done. I'll tell you, trying to get appliques ready in the heat we had was not fun. Between the fly-away fusible pieces because of the fans and the added heat of being over an iron, I was only able to work for short periods at a time.

Anyway, I'm going to try to get caught up over the next few days if I can. I found that sitting in front of the PC wasn't practical in the heat, either, because each piece of equipment seems to put off heat. I didn't understand why I was sweating so much more when I'd sit at the PC but then eventually realized it's probably a few degrees hotter than the rest of the room.

I did get one dress done this week. I'd hoped to get a lot more finished (i.e. a Tink Halloween Vida) but I'm glad at least this is now in the mail.

BTW - I have to admit that I'm not that familiar with this movie or the characters. I don't think I've even seen the movie aside from some clips here and there. I know who they are but I really struggled trying to get them to look right and selecting the fabric/colors for the applique. Luckily I had help on them. Sally's dress was especially hard to get right. I tried looking online for pictures but the colors varied a lot from one to another. In the end, I really like the results but I'll definitely be thinking of what I might do differently if I do them again.

i love the way it came out! your work is always awesome. I have never been a big fan of the movie, but I have always loved the characters from the film and the beautiful clothing everyone on here creates with said characters.

This is my attempt at a silvermist costume. I can't finish it until my dd comes home, because I want to put a zipper in the top and want her to try it on. I'm also going to put a ruffle on the hem of the top.

I also don't understand why my pictures upload to photobucket so big. If someone would like to tell me how to change that, I will.

the silvermist dress looks just like the one from the parks! WOW! I bought the simplicity pattern and am taking the easy way out. But yours is great! And I love the minnie dress with the characters on the apron..so cute!

Here is an Alice in Wonderland Vida that I made for a friends grandaughter it is hand pieced and this is only the 2nd one i have done hand pieced there are a few flaws but tell me what you think I don't like her eyes

That is awesome! I can't believe that is only your second hand pieces applique! It is amazing!

 

[jham]

Hi Everyone,

You know I have been debating on making a tunic for my mom for her bday - so I got the pattern and printed out the XL - she is a 12/14 in tops, so I went up a size as suggested - I just would love some confirmation from some one, cause the pattern looks HUGE!!!!! Should I stick with the XL??????

Thanks, Wendy

Wendy, I was very tempted to go up a size but I did not and I am glad. My normal size was plenty big. I would make your mom the size she normally wears!

 

[pixeegrl]

well, i'm back and i haven't melted - although i wouldn't mind a little (ok a lot) of selective melting in certain areas. Lol it's only in the 90s today and it's been cooling off at night so i'm able to get more work done. I'll tell you, trying to get appliques ready in the heat we had was not fun. Between the fly-away fusible pieces because of the fans and the added heat of being over an iron, i was only able to work for short periods at a time.

Anyway, i'm going to try to get caught up over the next few days if i can. I found that sitting in front of the pc wasn't practical in the heat, either, because each piece of equipment seems to put off heat. I didn't understand why i was sweating so much more when i'd sit at the pc but then eventually realized it's probably a few degrees hotter than the rest of the room.

i did get one dress done this week. I'd hoped to get a lot more finished (i.e. A tink halloween vida) but i'm glad at least this is now in the mail.

btw - i have to admit that i'm not that familiar with this movie or the characters. I don't think i've even seen the movie aside from some clips here and there. I know who they are but i really struggled trying to get them to look right and selecting the fabric/colors for the applique. Luckily i had help on them. Sally's dress was especially hard to get right. I tried looking online for pictures but the colors varied a lot from one to another. In the end, i really like the results but i'll definitely be thinking of what i might do differently if i do them again.

you are amazing!!!! I would love a shirt with jack and sally like this!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hello ladies. This is my forst time posting on here. I've been lurking for awhile but decided I should start posting already. So let me introduce myself.

My name is Sarah and I have 2 boys. I've only done basic sewing like jammies for the kids. Lately I haven't done much. Both Walmarts near me don't have fabric anymore and the quilting store closed too. Now the closest place is 45 minutes away so it makes it a little bit harder. After lurking on here for awhile I am so motivated to break out the machine again but my machine is all packed up because we are moving at the end of this month to Colorado. But I am super excited because I will have 3 fabric stores within 10 minutes of our new house. So this next month can not come fast enough.

So until then then I will just chat with you and admire your work. I can't wait to start sewing again and to share my creations with you.

Hi! Welcome!!!!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I finally got pictures of Megan in her vida. She wore it to church today. It's so funny, half the kids are in shorts and t-shirts and the other are in dresses and bows!

i love that dress. When I saw it, I thought, I know I have seen it before and then, oh yeah! That is the dress I learned how to sew the vida to! Love the material!

Grace modeling her beach dress. She didn't really want her picture taken so they didn't come out like I imagined. But I still think she is sooooooo darn cute.

That is such a sweet picture. I really need to get to a beach one day and take some family pics.

OK. After much time away from the Dis (my internet was down for a bit) here are the much awaited pics of Princess Violet. You were all waiting for pictures of Violet, right???

Vi's first photos

Oh, Violet is so pretty! And i love that you shared the story about her name...so neat!

This is my mom's take on the Feliz...

There was also a matching purse, but I will spare you from any more photos..I like the dress. It's cute, it just came out long for Lexie. She liked it too. She said it was comfortable.

I like it too! Very pretty.

I did it! I did it! I finally made a dress!

Oh, and yes, it's 3:15 and I'm still in my pajamas!

That is a really pretty dress. i love the princess look to it, yet it is wearable all summer!

Here's the hubby's shirts

We leave for WDW in 3 days!

The shirts all came out great! And so did the skirt. I love that cupcke material. I looked everywhere for material just like it and never found it!

And now..Cinderella! Everything the same as the snow white one except I did a cuff at the bottom and of course, the peplums..used the petal pattern from one of my ModKid patterns because I'm so uncreative that I can't make my own circle. LOL I *really* need to shower now as I'm meeting with my artist tonight for my digitizing. Oh yeah..I forgot..I'm supposed to be digitizing!!!

Julie

Another great dress!

Well, I tried to get some sewing done today, but the material I decided to use in the story book skirt and top I didn't have enough and I got it at Joannes. We don't have one anywhere close, so I had to order it online. That outift is now on hold. Hopefully, in the meantime, I can work on the AK outfit. And then some t-shirts. I never appliqued on a tshirt. Is is that much different?

 

[billwendy]

Wendy, I was very tempted to go up a size but I did not and I am glad. My normal size was plenty big. I would make your mom the size she normally wears!

Thanks Jeanne!!!

ps- your mailboxx is fullllll!!

 

[Adi12982]

T- Violet is gorgeous and I love her name/the story behind it!

I ESPECIALLY love the picture of your DH holding baby Violet - I can't wait to see my DH holding our baby!! (and my DH has long hair too )!

PS you have to tell me how cloth diapering is going. I need the down low on it all!