Disboutiquers Part 17 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[jerenaud]

Wow you must be wayyyyyyy up North thanks i will check them out, but i guess i better figure out how much fabric i even need before i order a whole stash of it

nah... there's another 10 hours or so more north than here, before you hit the border to the territories.

I learned my lesson about fabric though - I shopped online a few weeks ago, and didn't buy (from the kids fabric site). When I bought my patterns and went back to actually order the fabric, some of them were no longer available. So buy now!!

Erica

 

[*Toadstool*]

Everyone is quiet tonight!

well I think it is simple now... but the instructions were not in english and I had to find the translation and overall I think it was easier than other foreign patterns I have gotten!

Lori

I always feel silly buying skirt patterns. My mom always tells me skirts are so easy and you don't need a pattern. Well.. I do!

Just a quick post on the new thread before I go to bed. We went to the zoo on Friday and I made Chloe an Emma top. She picked the fabrics. It's a cute style but was a bit frustrating to make.

Cute top! I love the fabrics you picked out.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Wow how neat! I hope you get some kind of family discount.

It is a wonderful discount When DH and I got married we wanted a honeymoon but couldnt afford one so when I told him we could get into WDW for free he said "I'm glad you told me that after we got marrried, I may have married you for your connections!" So we go several times a year and also get to spend time with my family. My family signs us in and the tickets are park hoppers.

 

[VBAndrea]

Have been feeling really busy and just not getting much done anywhere lately... But I did finish these 3 sets

Lori

Cute, cute and cute! Are these all for your dd or did you make them for someone else? I wish I could do several outfits like that for my dd, but time and finances never seem to be on my side. She'll have to settle for one halloween outfit (or two if she's really lucky and I decide to do a practice halloween Vida).

Since i managed to score an HDDR adr i wanna make dd a skirt to wear, but i cant buy any new fabric..trying to save as much as possible for the trip. So i have a few pairs of old jeans i was thinking of upcycling, anyone have any ideas or tutorials? i admit i am horrible at following a pattern, i like to see pics in tutorials lol...i probably have some of DH's jeans to use, since hes 6'5" theres alot of denim lol

Something patchwork would look really cute. Do you have any leftover fabric in reds that would look cute with the denim?

O/T shoppers beware
did you guys see these i saw them on another thread and they are too cute
mickey and minnie birks
http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/lens5301882_1244964119DisneyBirks.jpg

Cute, but not $130 cute! I prefer the Payless Minnie Dot shoes (of course they didn't have those in dd's size so still on the search for something cute...)

Drumroll please. . . .

Here is my first dress ever from a pattern (Carla's Simply sweet)! It took me forever but I did it! I made Jordan's back to school dress! Her first day of first grade was today! She loved the dress and had a great day! My baby is still five and in first grade already (she turns 6 in a few weeks) - she is growing up too fast! It feels like she should still be in preschool.

Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and inspiration to try to sew! Not too long ago I didn't even know how to thread the machine! I've now made two regular sized and one ag sized pillowcase dress and my first pattern dress. My next project may be a birthday dress if I have time!

Looks fabulous! Jordan looks really happy in it as well.

Wow, 2.48! I need to check our Target tomorrow while I'm in town to see if I can score a deal like that! DD8 is tall & skinny, so it is really easy to find jeans that fit her in the waist but need a little something to make up the length. Actually, that's what got me started sewing for her - she was outgrowing jeans in the length months before she was big enough to go up to the next size in the waist, so I started adding ruffles and decorations to make the jeans that fit right last a little longer.

My DS is 11 and "too cool" for Disney clothing, so he's easy - polo or button down shirts in colors that coordinate with the girls, and khakis, jeans, or shorts. I think the only themed outfit he's going to let me do for him is something for the day they go to the Pirate's League.

I didn't get to the page with the leg warmers yet I guess. I've been reading off and on but not keeping up, so I probably missed it. When I get bored I go through the old threads from beginning to end for ideas, so I'm sure I'll come to it soon enough! That's a cool idea too. DD8 is in dance and has quite a thing for leg warmers. It is so funny to see her wanting the same styles I'm vaguely ashamed to have worn back in the 80s!

I am starting to buy size 6 for dd for the length, but they only size 5 on clearance so ruffles it is to add a bit of length. I got them about 3 weeks ago. And I was back at Target today and the leggings I got for $3.50 are all gone. I did splurge and get some Halloween leggings for $6 though -- they are really just black with different color dots and would work for times other than Halloween as well. I want to do black toulle under dd's Halloween skirt and the leggings will help her not complain about the toulle itching.

My ds is young enough that I can get by with a few things. He will wear bowling shirts and will wear an appliqued t-shirt (I hope!). My dh is the problem. I will just have him color coordinate.

I didn't bookmark the legwarmer thing b/c it was so simple. I think it's near the end of thread #16. Basically you take ladies knee high socks and cut the foot off above the heel. You either sew up that end or if needing it a little longer you take what you can from the foot of the knee high and make a cuff and sew that to the part you cut. Easy peasy.

This is OT but when I say I was raised WDW I really mean it I was born in St. Cloud Fl, My Uncle Ned worked at WDW and soon my Dad got a job there, Flash foward several years, My Dad helped build the Living Seas, PO along with the FQ! My Aunt Cindy also works there right behind the MK! My Uncle is the Sanatation Supervisor for Epcot, Then MGM, Now MK and he came up with the Filtration system that keeps the small ponds clear. It was also during this time he was asked to oversee the progress on Disneyland Paris, He was there for a year. Uncle Ned has been with WDW for 32yrs. Aunt Cindy has been there for 27.

I first went to Disney in the 70's so seeing your pic was cool! How neat that you have relatives working there!

Thanks everyone for your encourging words, but i must say i am terrified to try this and the icanmakethis.com is scaring me as i then have to print a pattern

I really just wanted to make a couple of simple things for my 8 year old...maybe a pillowcase dress and capris or something that involves no buttons or zippers as i think that would end my sewing with that first project.........

Most YCMT patterns do not have zippers or buttonholes. I have seen very few folks here ever use a zipper (though I'm sure Mom2rtk usues them all the time -- but not even the seamstresses working in costuming at Disney can match her sewing skills). Try a pillowcase first and it will help build up your confidence.

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Each wristlet is going to have some shampoo's/lotions in it and a little card that says "Create in me a clean heart O,God; and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm 51:10 - and it will be in Portugese!! My mom and sister in law heather are going to teach a ladies class during a missions conference where my stepfather is the main speaker for the missionaries over there. They leave on Tuesday!!! Mom and Heather are praying that they will help rejuvinate and refresh the ladies who work so hard day after day reaching out to people and helping them. They are going to give each lady a wristlet - plus I made mom and heather one too!!!

Very nice work and fabric choices!

I still havn't been able to figure out the multi-quotes, so I just wanted to say that everything I have seen has been beautiful!! I really love the back-to-school stuff. My kids all wore "store-bought" stuff. I was trying to persuade my kindergartener to let me make her a custom for the first day but she did not want that
Oh well, she doesn't want to wear matching outfits with Miryam at DL, but I'm making her

Mulitquote is so easy -- though I do lose some of them from time to time. All you do is hit the button to the right of quote (it has a quotation mark and little plus on it -- "+). Read more posts and click on that button again if there is something you want to comment on. Once you're done, you just hit "post reply" at the bottom left of the thread page and all the things you quoted should show up (minus one or two sometimes -- at least it's that way in my case).

Just a quick post on the new thread before I go to bed. We went to the zoo on Friday and I made Chloe an Emma top. She picked the fabrics. It's a cute style but was a bit frustrating to make.

I made a matching head scarf and Tessa wanted one too.

We spent a lot of time by the giraffes. We got to see them close up and they were fun to watch. DS got pooped on by one of the birds in there. Last time it was Chloe. We told Tessa that she was next.


Everything looks so great! I wish I had time to make a first day of school dress but that's not going to happen. My parents are taking the kids on a day trip on Saturday so maybe I can get some sewing in then.

Adorable -- look the pic of the zebra scarves with the zebra in the background.

 

[zippy99]

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

 

[karebear1]

Just wanted to post before page 10!

This just made me laugh! First laugh of the day!!!

This is OT but when I say I was raised WDW I really mean it I was born in St. Cloud Fl, My Uncle Ned worked at WDW and soon my Dad got a job there, Flash foward several years, My Dad helped build the Living Seas, PO along with the FQ! My Aunt Cindy also works there right behind the MK! My Uncle is the Sanatation Supervisor for Epcot, Then MGM, Now MK and he came up with the Filtration system that keeps the small ponds clear. It was also during this time he was asked to oversee the progress on Disneyland Paris, He was there for a year. Uncle Ned has been with WDW for 32yrs. Aunt Cindy has been there for 27.

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Great pictures!! NICE CONNECTIONS TOO!!!

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Each wristlet is going to have some shampoo's/lotions in it and a little card that says "Create in me a clean heart O,God; and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm 51:10 - and it will be in Portugese!! My mom and sister in law heather are going to teach a ladies class during a missions conference where my stepfather is the main speaker for the missionaries over there. They leave on Tuesday!!! Mom and Heather are praying that they will help rejuvinate and refresh the ladies who work so hard day after day reaching out to people and helping them. They are going to give each lady a wristlet - plus I made mom and heather one too!!!

Such a sweet thing to do- and they turned out nice as well.

Seriously? You all totally ran off and left me? No FB warning or anything Teresa? That'll teach me to spend the day taking care of the kids!

Let that be a lesson to you Missy!! ALWAYS check in on the thread ALL DAY LONG when it is getting close to the end. If necessary- ignore the kids until the change is made!! You got here before page 10........... that's all that really matters isn't it?!? (I don't think so either, but according to Teresa- we're not loser unless we check in after page 10)

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

That turned out great! I love it!

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Each wristlet is going to have some shampoo's/lotions in it and a little card that says "Create in me a clean heart O,God; and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm 51:10 - and it will be in Portugese!! My mom and sister in law heather are going to teach a ladies class during a missions conference where my stepfather is the main speaker for the missionaries over there. They leave on Tuesday!!! Mom and Heather are praying that they will help rejuvinate and refresh the ladies who work so hard day after day reaching out to people and helping them. They are going to give each lady a wristlet - plus I made mom and heather one too!!!

That is a lot of Wristlets! Great Job and I bet the ladies will love them.

Just a quick post on the new thread before I go to bed. We went to the zoo on Friday and I made Chloe an Emma top. She picked the fabrics. It's a cute style but was a bit frustrating to make.

I made a matching head scarf and Tessa wanted one too.

We spent a lot of time by the giraffes. We got to see them close up and they were fun to watch. DS got pooped on by one of the birds in there. Last time it was Chloe. We told Tessa that she was next.

Everything looks so great! I wish I had time to make a first day of school dress but that's not going to happen. My parents are taking the kids on a day trip on Saturday so maybe I can get some sewing in then.

That top is adorable! Sounds like you had a great time at the zoo *(except for the pooping birds)

 

[MommyBoo!]

Cute top! I love the fabrics you picked out.

Adorable -- look the pic of the zebra scarves with the zebra in the background.

Thanks! She got a lot of compliments at the zoo.

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

That is really clever and looks great!

 

[MommyBoo!]

That top is adorable! Sounds like you had a great time at the zoo *(except for the pooping birds)

Thanks! We did have a lot of fun (except for the birds ).

 

[ireland_nicole]

We were on page 240 when I went to my meeting this afternoon. You guys are too quick for me to keep up.

Anyway, here is Claire's 1st day of school and my first CarlaC pleated skirt.

I love that skirt! I have the pattern but haven't tried that style yet. You've inspired me!

Have been feeling really busy and just not getting much done anywhere lately... But I did finish these 3 sets

Lori

Love these, especially Hello Kitty!

Drumroll please. . . .

Here is my first dress ever from a pattern (Carla's Simply sweet)! It took me forever but I did it! I made Jordan's back to school dress! Her first day of first grade was today! She loved the dress and had a great day! My baby is still five and in first grade already (she turns 6 in a few weeks) - she is growing up too fast! It feels like she should still be in preschool.

Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and inspiration to try to sew! Not too long ago I didn't even know how to thread the machine! I've now made two regular sized and one ag sized pillowcase dress and my first pattern dress. My next project may be a birthday dress if I have time!

Well done! It looks great!!

Thanks everyone for your encourging words, but i must say i am terrified to try this and the icanmakethis.com is scaring me as i then have to print a pattern

I really just wanted to make a couple of simple things for my 8 year old...maybe a pillowcase dress and capris or something that involves no buttons or zippers as i think that would end my sewing with that first project.........

Don't be scared, it's not nearly as bad as you think. Try the simply sweet pattern from Carla C at youcanmakethis.com I promise you can do it!! (I'd recommend starting w/ the jumper style, it's easier.)

 

[jenb1023]

Congrats on your first pattern dress it turned out great!

Love the fabric!

Congrats I think you did awesome.. soon you'll be whipping them up in no time at all!

That came out great! Now you can make anything!!!

So Cute

Cute! You did a great job. She sure looks pleased!

Looks fabulous! Jordan looks really happy in it as well.

Thank you everyone for the compliments! I really appreciate it!

Thanks everyone for your encourging words, but i must say i am terrified to try this and the icanmakethis.com is scaring me as i then have to print a pattern

I really just wanted to make a couple of simple things for my 8 year old...maybe a pillowcase dress and capris or something that involves no buttons or zippers as i think that would end my sewing with that first project.........

You can do it! I don't know if you saw my early post but I just made my first dress using a YCMT Carla C pattern. Before this board, I had not touched a sewing machine since 8th grade home ec and I was not very good at it then. Thanks to these threads I successfully made a few pillowcase dresses and my first dress. I knew nothing! I still don't know much - lol!

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

I think it looks great! Very creative too!

This is OT but when I say I was raised WDW I really mean it I was born in St. Cloud Fl, My Uncle Ned worked at WDW and soon my Dad got a job there, Flash foward several years, My Dad helped build the Living Seas, PO along with the FQ! My Aunt Cindy also works there right behind the MK! My Uncle is the Sanatation Supervisor for Epcot, Then MGM, Now MK and he came up with the Filtration system that keeps the small ponds clear. It was also during this time he was asked to oversee the progress on Disneyland Paris, He was there for a year. Uncle Ned has been with WDW for 32yrs. Aunt Cindy has been there for 27.

What a cool story and how lucky you are to have connections!

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Each wristlet is going to have some shampoo's/lotions in it and a little card that says "Create in me a clean heart O,God; and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm 51:10 - and it will be in Portugese!! My mom and sister in law heather are going to teach a ladies class during a missions conference where my stepfather is the main speaker for the missionaries over there. They leave on Tuesday!!! Mom and Heather are praying that they will help rejuvinate and refresh the ladies who work so hard day after day reaching out to people and helping them. They are going to give each lady a wristlet - plus I made mom and heather one too!!!

What a wonderful idea and what a sweetheart you are to undertake that big of a project! I am sure the ladies will love them!

 

[tricia]

Good job. Looks great.

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Each wristlet is going to have some shampoo's/lotions in it and a little card that says "Create in me a clean heart O,God; and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm 51:10 - and it will be in Portugese!! My mom and sister in law heather are going to teach a ladies class during a missions conference where my stepfather is the main speaker for the missionaries over there. They leave on Tuesday!!! Mom and Heather are praying that they will help rejuvinate and refresh the ladies who work so hard day after day reaching out to people and helping them. They are going to give each lady a wristlet - plus I made mom and heather one too!!!

They look great ladies. So nice of you to do that, they will be loved I am sure.

Just a quick post on the new thread before I go to bed. We went to the zoo on Friday and I made Chloe an Emma top. She picked the fabrics. It's a cute style but was a bit frustrating to make.

I made a matching head scarf and Tessa wanted one too.

We spent a lot of time by the giraffes. We got to see them close up and they were fun to watch. DS got pooped on by one of the birds in there. Last time it was Chloe. We told Tessa that she was next.

Everything looks so great! I wish I had time to make a first day of school dress but that's not going to happen. My parents are taking the kids on a day trip on Saturday so maybe I can get some sewing in then.

Nice top, and I love the zebra scarves with the zebra in the background.

It is a wonderful discount When DH and I got married we wanted a honeymoon but couldnt afford one so when I told him we could get into WDW for free he said "I'm glad you told me that after we got marrried, I may have married you for your connections!" So we go several times a year and also get to spend time with my family. My family signs us in and the tickets are park hoppers.

I'm with DH, I would probably marry someone for that kind of connections too.

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

Very smart, looks good too.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Hmmm....having a problem deciding. I need to make my youngest DD a cinderella outfit before we go. I made my oldest the pink cindy dress. Well, my youngest is going to have the peasant shirt with an applique of cindy on it, but I can't decide what skirt to make. I have the light blue fabric with the princesses on it from Wally's World. I was thinking either the patchwork twirl (but don't know if I will have the time for this one) or the scalloped twirl one. Any suggestions or pictures you could share to help me make up my mind?

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Ahhh...I wish the insanity would stop! Why is it anybody talks about going somewhere I have to figure out what my children will wear? We are going to a football game at my college in a few weeks...I spent all last night deisigning the kids' clothes. Now...I must head off to the fabric store...good news (see looking for the silver lining in Timmy going to school now) I get to walk into the store ALONE and SHOP and not have to hurry...then I may need to go get some lunch...I AM EXCITED!

 

[PrincessMickey]

I guess I better post before I become an official loser. Haven't posted in awhile, been busy packing. Our stuff left on Tuesday and tomorrow we leave for the long drive out to CO. But I'm super excited to finally be leaving here and going back home.

For all you moms sending the kids off to school. Yesterday Was the first day of school out here. Ds should have had his forst day but because of the move there was no point to enroll him. I also have driven a school bus for the last few years. I actually did tear up yesterday knowing that my son should be in school and I should be driving my bus. I already miss my bus and some of my kids on the bus.

Well I'm off to get both cars loaded up and finish cleaning the house.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

HELP

I need some color help, I am making DD a dress with this OSU fabric and tell me which dots you think look best

OH--

I say the black too...and where did you get the OSU panel...my DH is a huge OSU fan...I could see Katie needing an outfit!

 

[t-beri]

Just wanted to post before page 10!

Just by the skin of my teeth


FOR REAL!!! Where did you get the OSU fabric. OSU is REALLY strict about their trademark and it is nearly impossible to find licensed fabric. I might need some of that too!!!

 

[teresajoy]

I was thinking about that. DD8 loves that look - a frilly, funky skirt over lace-edged leggings, and I could probably get away with buying the leggings to match whatever I make since they seem to be back in style.

I'm not going quite so far as bringing mittens - after all, we're from Michigan and 50 is downright balmy to us in January! But I do expect some cooler weather. I have the most adorable pics from the last time we were there in Jan '08 of my kids in the pool with the lifeguards in the background in winter hats & gloves. Apparently Floridians have a somewhat narrower definition of "swimming weather" than we do!

I'm from Michigan too, but it can be C O L D - C O L D - C O L D walking around a park all day! It can be absolutely miserable. Seriuosly, pack a few pairs of the little magic gloves, you may thank me later! Cold at Disney is so much different than cold here at home! If you don't believe me, check out Heathersue's "Leaving the Disney Hater at Home" Trip report, Animal Kingdom day. Since she is my sister, I am going to go over to her TR and snatch her pictures for you! This was in February, but you could get this in January too (we are all born and raised Michiganders)

I was trying to find the picture of me, Heather and our brother David from one of our childhood trips that show us all bundled up in winter coats at Disney in January, but I don't think I uploaded it to Photobucket.

I need to see your pictures! Did you get pictures of the lifeguards?

Wow just wanted to say i have enjoyed looking at all the beautiful outfits you all have created over the last couple of months...so much so that i have gotten a plain ol sewing machine to see if i can learn this incredible skill you all seem to have!!!

Is a pillowcase dress a good place to start??? I have sewn nothing other than rag quilts so have no idea when it comes to patterns and matching material and thread etc...... but i guess i have to start somewhere so was just wondering what would be the easiest to start with??? then i guess my next step would be off to the city to find material and a pattern and whatever else i may need........

Any advice for a starting project??????????

Maureen, CampingGriswalds, had a really easy idea for beginners. She took a curtain valance, sewed the sides together, and put elastic through where you would normally put the curtain rod. Voila! Cute skirt! You can do the same type of thing when making a pillowcase dress too. There are directions for that in the bookmarks. I think it's called pillowcase dress no armholes, or something along those lines.

I love Disney in December! I have been there when its 90 and humid and there when its 30 and windy!! If you are prepared, you will be fine. Honestly, DH had to buy me a winter coat at the Magic Kingdom a few years ago!! But the day before I had been in shorts and a tshirt!! And seriously, you know those little stretchy gloves that are so tiny? Pack a few pairs - they could be a lifesaver, especially once the son goes down!!

Back to sewing!!

Yep, that's what I'm talking about! It's better to be prepared for the cold.

Can you put a pettiskirt under Carla C's scalloped twirl skirt? is this an easy pattern to make?

I've thought about that before, and it doesn't seem like it is full enough to do that. I haven't actually made one yet. Although, I've have fabric and plans to do so for quite some time! So, I'm not real sure.

I think I am still about 15 pages behind.. and still lurking
But I made something!

Its the Patchwork Messenger bag from YCMT.

Its for me and I am hoping its not as bright as it seems
The tropical print is from my DS6's first birthday. I made him a blanket out of it and have a bunch of it leftover. I have been wanting to make myself something with it. This used up the funny scraps I had and now I have about a yard for something else. Actually I used all scraps of fabric for this.. that was nice, I had to buy the D rings and O rings but that was it!
The pattern was good. It seemed complicated at first but as I went through, it really wasn't hard at all. I am sure I will use it again.
So, I will break it in this weekend on a quick trip to Albuquerque.

Back to lurking til school starts, we still have another week.

That is really cute! I don't think it looks too bright or busy.

Wow; I can't believe I got left behind sniff sniff. Hopefully it wasn't intentiona right?

Of course it wasn't!

You're just sayin' that to make me feel better aren't you Teresa? I know darn well taht when someone comes along on page 10 to post for the first time- they're not gonna be a loser..... you'll tell 'em that was reserved for people on page 3 - right?? : Oh well..... I appreciate that you are tryng to amek me feel better anyway!

I noticed your countdown tonight- your trip is coming up FAST!!! Are the kids getting excited?

New people don't count in the before page 10 rule, and neither does my sister, cause she'll never a loser to me.

Well, the middle of the night panic attacks started right at countdown day 39, so that is my idea of excited for a trip. The kids all like to tell me everyday how many days are left. And, Brian has started his I-should-just-stay-home-while-you-go-and-get-some-things-done-around-here rant, so I think that means HE is getting excited... So, yep, we are getting excited!!!

We were on page 240 when I went to my meeting this afternoon. You guys are too quick for me to keep up.

Anyway, here is Claire's 1st day of school and my first CarlaC pleated skirt.

How cute!!!! I love her in the brown! I just love that skirt pattern!

That turned out great! I don't think I've ever seen anyone post a pic from that pattern yet. Your pleats look absolutely perfect!

I made one for Arminda, but it's been awhile!

Since i managed to score an HDDR adr i wanna make dd a skirt to wear, but i cant buy any new fabric..trying to save as much as possible for the trip. So i have a few pairs of old jeans i was thinking of upcycling, anyone have any ideas or tutorials? i admit i am horrible at following a pattern, i like to see pics in tutorials lol...i probably have some of DH's jeans to use, since hes 6'5" theres alot of denim lol

I think there might be some ideas in the bookmarks.

Drumroll please. . . .

Here is my first dress ever from a pattern (Carla's Simply sweet)! It took me forever but I did it! I made Jordan's back to school dress! Her first day of first grade was today! She loved the dress and had a great day! My baby is still five and in first grade already (she turns 6 in a few weeks) - she is growing up too fast! It feels like she should still be in preschool.

Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and inspiration to try to sew! Not too long ago I didn't even know how to thread the machine! I've now made two regular sized and one ag sized pillowcase dress and my first pattern dress. My next project may be a birthday dress if I have time!

Now, wasn't that fun!!! Didn't we tell you you could do it!?! And, it turned out great!!! I'm not ready for my baby to be in 1st grade either, and she has been 6 since December!

This is OT but when I say I was raised WDW I really mean it I was born in St. Cloud Fl, My Uncle Ned worked at WDW and soon my Dad got a job there, Flash foward several years, My Dad helped build the Living Seas, PO along with the FQ! My Aunt Cindy also works there right behind the MK! My Uncle is the Sanatation Supervisor for Epcot, Then MGM, Now MK and he came up with the Filtration system that keeps the small ponds clear. It was also during this time he was asked to oversee the progress on Disneyland Paris, He was there for a year. Uncle Ned has been with WDW for 32yrs. Aunt Cindy has been there for 27.

These pictures are great!!! Is it silly that I got a little teary seeing you at Disney as a little girl??

And, could you please adopt me?? What a great discount! I need to talk someone in my family into moving to Florida and getting a job at Disney! Then, maybe I'd be able to go for more than one day! I think I'll volunteer a few members of Brian's family for that job.

You do realize that this post was two years ago and Heather was talking to me about setting up my avatar? And I still haven't figured it out! I swear I resized the picture in photobucket to the tiny size and when I put it in the spot it always comes back too large...........and I know it says it's 100x75 which should fit in. I swear it's just me......I cannot figure out why I can't do this!

I did notice that, but I didn't want to point it out! Could you send me the picture you are trying to use and I can try to figure it out for you?

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Those all look so pretty. What a nice thing to do!

Just a quick post on the new thread before I go to bed. We went to the zoo on Friday and I made Chloe an Emma top. She picked the fabrics. It's a cute style but was a bit frustrating to make.

I made a matching head scarf and Tessa wanted one too.

We spent a lot of time by the giraffes. We got to see them close up and they were fun to watch. DS got pooped on by one of the birds in there. Last time it was Chloe. We told Tessa that she was next.

You had me very confused for a second!!! I was scrolling up on the thread, so first I saw the giraffee and thought "That looks a lot like our zoo" Then, I saw you mentioned Tessa, and I thought "HUH? Heather went to the zoo and didn't tell me??? And she made Tessa a cute outfit without showing me???"

I have it figured out now, don't worry! The top turned out great. I love the fabrics you used for it.

It is a wonderful discount When DH and I got married we wanted a honeymoon but couldnt afford one so when I told him we could get into WDW for free he said "I'm glad you told me that after we got marrried, I may have married you for your connections!" So we go several times a year and also get to spend time with my family. My family signs us in and the tickets are park hoppers.

Yep, you REALLY need to adopt me!

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

WOW!!! That looks GREAT!!! Your daughter really looks happy in it too! Good job!

Let that be a lesson to you Missy!! ALWAYS check in on the thread ALL DAY LONG when it is getting close to the end. If necessary- ignore the kids until the change is made!! You got here before page 10........... that's all that really matters isn't it?!? (I don't think so either, but according to Teresa- we're not loser unless we check in after page 10)

Are you DOUBTING me?????

Hmmm....having a problem deciding. I need to make my youngest DD a cinderella outfit before we go. I made my oldest the pink cindy dress. Well, my youngest is going to have the peasant shirt with an applique of cindy on it, but I can't decide what skirt to make. I have the light blue fabric with the princesses on it from Wally's World. I was thinking either the patchwork twirl (but don't know if I will have the time for this one) or the scalloped twirl one. Any suggestions or pictures you could share to help me make up my mind?

After seeing the fabulous Cinderella one Heather just made, my vote is for the scallopini!

 

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Ahhh...I wish the insanity would stop! Why is it anybody talks about going somewhere I have to figure out what my children will wear? We are going to a football game at my college in a few weeks...I spent all last night deisigning the kids' clothes. Now...I must head off to the fabric store...good news (see looking for the silver lining in Timmy going to school now) I get to walk into the store ALONE and SHOP and not have to hurry...then I may need to go get some lunch...I AM EXCITED!

I guess I better post before I become an official loser. Haven't posted in awhile, been busy packing. Our stuff left on Tuesday and tomorrow we leave for the long drive out to CO. But I'm super excited to finally be leaving here and going back home.

Good luck with your move!

I just wanted to thank Lydia and Stephanie for helping me finish all 50 wristlets for my mom for her trip to Brazil. Thanks also to those who wanted to help but couldn't due to time factors etc - it was sooooo sweet of you to offer!!!

Each wristlet is going to have some shampoo's/lotions in it and a little card that says "Create in me a clean heart O,God; and renew a right spirit within me" Psalm 51:10 - and it will be in Portugese!! My mom and sister in law heather are going to teach a ladies class during a missions conference where my stepfather is the main speaker for the missionaries over there. They leave on Tuesday!!! Mom and Heather are praying that they will help rejuvinate and refresh the ladies who work so hard day after day reaching out to people and helping them. They are going to give each lady a wristlet - plus I made mom and heather one too!!!

They turned out so great! I think the ladies will love them! I am sorry my DH got sick and I couldn't help you.

Seriously? You all totally ran off and left me? No FB warning or anything Teresa? That'll teach me to spend the day taking care of the kids!

There should be a facebook notification when a move is coming!

I first went to Disney in the 70's so seeing your pic was cool! How neat that you have relatives working there!

I won't even say when I started going to Disneyland. Let's see what was their last anniversary??? My family started going the year they opened. We lived in San Diego and my grandparents lived in Long Beach CA. So driving up to Long Beach we always went right past Disneyland. It was a contest to see who could see the Matterhorn the first!! It was the tallest thing for miles. Otherwise, all you saw were orange trees! For many years we went once a year! Growing up near the parks, we always had school trips there. I love to watch some of the old specials they filmed at Disneyland. Brings back a lot of childhood memories!

My daughter wanted a lilo dress for our Disney trip. As a mum who works Full Time as a Marketing Manager and also works from home doing freelance I confess I was happy to take the short cut an buy the dress.

But after searching the internet I just could not find that little red dress with white leaves.

So (please don't tease me for not sewing) I did the following:

Bought a red t-shirt dress from a Charity shop
Bought some white cotten
Bought some Bondaweb

I made a leaf template and using the bondaweb ironed the cut out white cotton to to the dress.

Below is the result - I may not be as talented as some of you guys with the fantastic outfits you create, however, as a complete beginner I was really pleased with my first 'Costume effort' (my 11yr daughter also loves it - infact she won't stop wearing it!)

Hey I have done this before. This was Kadie's costume for Halloween last year and I could not find the kind of polka dots I wanted. So I made a white skirt and added big dots!

Lori, so cute with the Insa skirt. How did you find the skirt ran? I have had the pattern for a while and was planning on making Kadie a couple of them. I am always nervous when starting a new pattern!

 

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Nice top, and I love the zebra scarves with the zebra in the background.

Thank you!

You had me very confused for a second!!! I was scrolling up on the thread, so first I saw the giraffee and thought "That looks a lot like our zoo" Then, I saw you mentioned Tessa, and I thought "HUH? Heather went to the zoo and didn't tell me??? And she made Tessa a cute outfit without showing me???"

I have it figured out now, don't worry! The top turned out great. I love the fabrics you used for it.

There is a little girl named Tessa who lives about 3 miles from us with the same middle name as my Tessa. Her mom freaked out when she heard me use both names for Tessa once when we were out at the store and she was goofing around. I was laughing at something she had done - the mom thought I was laughing at her daughter! Once I explained it, she thought it was really cool that not only had she met another Tessa but that they both had the same middle name!

Thank you. Chloe picked the fabrics and has a long "shopping list" for my next projects.