Disboutiquers Part 18 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Shleedogg]

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a week or so now. I was planning on waiting to introduce myself until I had pictures to share but I can't find the camera cord, so don't know when my little Snow White will have pictures online.

I've been quilting on and off for a few years, make a purse or two, but swore I couldn't sew from a pattern to save my life. My mom had major back surgery over the summer and wasn't up to sewing a costume and after looking at the chintzy material of the store bought costumes, I decided to tackle it (with the help of my mom with interpreting directions ).

It was so successful in fact, that I decided to make my niece a matching dress for our March trip to WDW so she and DD can match. Now on to the real reason for my post, lol. I was looking at the clearance fabric at JoAnn's today and came across smocked Disney fabric. The top is smocked and stretchy and the bottom is already gathered appropriately for a dress. Really it's just sewing one seam and some straps. They had Tink and Princess fabric at my store. It was still $8/yd (down from $17) but I still couldn't beat $4 and $6 per dress. It's super cute, just wanted to give everyone a heads up!

I can't wait to get started on my next project! I'll post pics as soon as I find my camera cord and finish the new dresses Looking forward to joining all of you talented folks. Seriously, the stuff you make is amazing. I think my jaw hit the floor when I saw the velvet Snow White dress (which is how I found this group in the first place).

 

[ibesue]

Here's some Mic-Flakes I'm stitching up for our trip too. Courtesy of the Fabulous HeatherSue!!

Thank you for whomever paid homage to the machine gods, it must have did the trick because my machine seems to have settled in to being home from the doctor. The trimmer isn't making the funny noise anymore (whew!) I was not about to drive the two hour round drive again before our trip. WE LEAVE THURSDAY!!!!

I love the mickey snowflakes!

Here are the costumes we made.

Kaedyn in Her idea of Christmas Belle. (I know it really doesn't look much like Belle's Christmas dress, but this is the pattern K picked.)

And Brighton as her prince

And Kaedyn on 50's day at school Friday. Store bought costume

Very nice! You did a great job! And store bought it okay too! The kids are so cute!

I know I don't post here much, but I lurk quite often, and all of the stuff posted is simply gorgeous. I guess I haven't been posting because I feel like I have nothing to contribute, but I finally got around to sewing (and fixing my machine)

I think this was my first time using the Easy Fits pattern, and I have to say I LOVE it. I can't believe I haven't used it before!

Also, do you crafty ladies (and Tom) have any ideas of something I could include with my Christmas cards? Last year I did the coffee cozies, and everyone wants to know what I am sending this year, but I am at a loss!

Very cute indeed. I too love the easy fit patterns!

Hugs are always good and always make me feel better. Things will get better because right now they can't get much worse! I'll be ok though. I always land on my feet!

Heather- I LOVE THOSE SNOW FLAKES TOO!!! You are so talented lady!

I am sorry life is hard right now. It will get better! Until then, we are here for you.

So um...we were talking tonight about our next Disney trip. I need y'alls opinion.

Would I be a horrid parent if I dressed the boys as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum to eat with Alice and the Mad Hatter?

I think it would be cute! And they are young, so they would like it too! We were talking about being tweedle dee & tweedle dum to MNSCHP

Guys,
What kind of fabric would you use for a potholder and can you get that at VallyWart? I am thinking of trying to do a completely homemade Christmas this year (except the boys video stuff). I saw the RR moppine - which we have used at our house for YEARS (before she was an embryo I bet) but liked her addition of the pot holder sides.

Where would I look for this and do you think it's a good gift? I would add it to homemade sauce and stuff for my family members and for a few girls at work. Whatcha think? Would you want one?

Don't know what fabric to make or what RR moppine is, but I love handmade gifts! With food, its even better.

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a week or so now. I was planning on waiting to introduce myself until I had pictures to share but I can't find the camera cord, so don't know when my little Snow White will have pictures online.

I've been quilting on and off for a few years, make a purse or two, but swore I couldn't sew from a pattern to save my life. My mom had major back surgery over the summer and wasn't up to sewing a costume and after looking at the chintzy material of the store bought costumes, I decided to tackle it (with the help of my mom with interpreting directions ).

It was so successful in fact, that I decided to make my niece a matching dress for our March trip to WDW so she and DD can match. Now on to the real reason for my post, lol. I was looking at the clearance fabric at JoAnn's today and came across smocked Disney fabric. The top is smocked and stretchy and the bottom is already gathered appropriately for a dress. Really it's just sewing one seam and some straps. They had Tink and Princess fabric at my store. It was still $8/yd (down from $17) but I still couldn't beat $4 and $6 per dress. It's super cute, just wanted to give everyone a heads up!

I can't wait to get started on my next project! I'll post pics as soon as I find my camera cord and finish the new dresses Looking forward to joining all of you talented folks. Seriously, the stuff you make is amazing. I think my jaw hit the floor when I saw the velvet Snow White dress (which is how I found this group in the first place).

Welcome!! Can't wait to see your pictures!! That camera cord will show up!!!

 

[karebear1]

Thanks so much. Things are starting to take a turn for the better- and hopefully they'll just keep on going- right?

Thanks for all the hugs and concern everyon- it really does make a difference.

 

[VBAndrea]

If anyone has any extra pixie dust please send it my way. After spending an unexpected $4400 on our furnance my steam cleaner has now died. I have spent hours taking it apart and cleaning it. One day it didn't spray -- fixed that and thought I was doing well. Next day cleaned a large part of a room b/f I realized it wasn't sucking up water. Figured I just seated the bucket wrong so finished cleaning the room with another batch of water and instead of having clean fresh carpeting all I had was wet carpeting with diluted puppy pee smell. Last night I had two cat puke spots and one dog diarrhea in the bedroom and had to hand clean them and also have a completely taken aprat Bissel sitting in my bathroom. I'm off to buy a cheap Hoover today b/c nothing is in the budget right now but I have two dumb (albeit cute) puppies who were pen trained but apparently think all our carpet is grass now that I have set them free. We are having all sorts of odd little things breaking and it's getting costly. I've completely written off ever dreaming about a embroidery machine but I still so desparately want a new camera b/f Disney and I fear I will not be getting one.

OK, I'm done whining....

Hi Ladies! Haven't posted in a while, I need to take some pictures of my latest creations and post them here. Having a little problem that I need your help with. I made a Tinkerbell-themed tiered twirl skirt for DD3 last week. Long story short she got spaghetti sauce on it and DH put it through the washer and dryer not realizing it was stained. I've tried Shout, Fels-Naptha bar soap, and Dawn dishwashing detergent, but there are still noticeable orange spots on the white upper tier and some not-so-noticeable spots on the purple lower tier too. I don't want to use bleach because it will ruin the colored sections (cotton muslin). Any suggestions? Also I got a Brother serger this week--early Christmas gift--but I've been too chicken to get it out of the box yet!

I usually have good luck with Zout, but obviously it works best if you pretreat PRIOR to washing. Still try it though and scrub it in with your finger nails. If Zout alone doesn't work try adding Spray and Wash stain stick over it and again scrub in with your nails (and that way your fingernails will look ever so stunning like mine do ). I have also heard of trying lemon juice on stains and then hanging the garment in the sun to bleach it, but I have never tried this. Probably should try it on a few things though. Good luck and do your best to keep dh from doing the wash in the future. I let my dh wash his own clothes and that is it.

Here's some Mic-Flakes I'm stitching up for our trip too. Courtesy of the Fabulous HeatherSue!!

Thank you for whomever paid homage to the machine gods, it must have did the trick because my machine seems to have settled in to being home from the doctor. The trimmer isn't making the funny noise anymore (whew!) I was not about to drive the two hour round drive again before our trip. WE LEAVE THURSDAY!!!!

How adorable is that! And so glad your machine is behaving better now.

Here are the costumes we made.

Kaedyn in Her idea of Christmas Belle. (I know it really doesn't look much like Belle's Christmas dress, but this is the pattern K picked.)

And Brighton as her prince

And Kaedyn on 50's day at school Friday. Store bought costume

All adorable! I think the Belle Christmas dress is an all time favorite princess dress of mine. I am still contemplating making dd one for Akershus, though I already bought some fabric to make an appliqued Jasmine. Wish I could make up my mind!

So um...we were talking tonight about our next Disney trip. I need y'alls opinion.


Would I be a horrid parent if I dressed the boys as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum to eat with Alice and the Mad Hatter?

I think it would be really cute, but beware that in a year, whether you like it or not, your boys may start having a say in what they will or will not wear. I would save those outfits until closer to the trip and have a back up plan. There is no way my son would dress as either at age 3, but he was a tough kit for any kind of Halloween costume. He was fine with regular clothes.

Guys,
What kind of fabric would you use for a potholder and can you get that at VallyWart? I am thinking of trying to do a completely homemade Christmas this year (except the boys video stuff). I saw the RR moppine - which we have used at our house for YEARS (before she was an embryo I bet) but liked her addition of the pot holder sides.

Where would I look for this and do you think it's a good gift? I would add it to homemade sauce and stuff for my family members and for a few girls at work. Whatcha think? Would you want one?

No clue what RR moppine is or what fabric to use, but I would love some potholders as long as they matched my kitchen (unlike the ones MIL always sends us that are a complete mismatch). As a matter of fact, I was just looking at my potholders last night noticing how awful they looked and wanting new ones.

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a week or so now. I was planning on waiting to introduce myself until I had pictures to share but I can't find the camera cord, so don't know when my little Snow White will have pictures online.

I've been quilting on and off for a few years, make a purse or two, but swore I couldn't sew from a pattern to save my life. My mom had major back surgery over the summer and wasn't up to sewing a costume and after looking at the chintzy material of the store bought costumes, I decided to tackle it (with the help of my mom with interpreting directions ).

It was so successful in fact, that I decided to make my niece a matching dress for our March trip to WDW so she and DD can match. Now on to the real reason for my post, lol. I was looking at the clearance fabric at JoAnn's today and came across smocked Disney fabric. The top is smocked and stretchy and the bottom is already gathered appropriately for a dress. Really it's just sewing one seam and some straps. They had Tink and Princess fabric at my store. It was still $8/yd (down from $17) but I still couldn't beat $4 and $6 per dress. It's super cute, just wanted to give everyone a heads up!

I can't wait to get started on my next project! I'll post pics as soon as I find my camera cord and finish the new dresses Looking forward to joining all of you talented folks. Seriously, the stuff you make is amazing. I think my jaw hit the floor when I saw the velvet Snow White dress (which is how I found this group in the first place).

Welcome! Can't wait to see your photos.

 

[revrob]

So um...we were talking tonight about our next Disney trip. I need y'alls opinion.


Would I be a horrid parent if I dressed the boys as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum to eat with Alice and the Mad Hatter?

aw, they're young, they'll bounce back! you should do it!

Thanks so much. Things are starting to take a turn for the better- and hopefully they'll just keep on going- right?

Thanks for all the hugs and concern everyon- it really does make a difference.

I just wanted to say that I don't know what all is going on, but I wanted to give you a big (((HUG))) anyway! Hope your situation gets better soon!

 

[LauraP22]

Sorry the kids didn't know who Fancy Nancy was. I'm sorry to say my kiddos wouldn't know. I didn't like the book at all so my kids heard it once and never again. They do get read to though I'm amazed that none of the kids got it though, the costume was just right!

Everyone has great costumes, Happy belated Halloween

 

[karebear1]

Thanks Shannon..... but you should know..... you may be in hug deficit for the day because you not only gave me one hug.. but TWO! Made me feel extra better! HUGS BACK TO YOU too!

 

[mom2rtk]

So um...we were talking tonight about our next Disney trip. I need y'alls opinion.


Would I be a horrid parent if I dressed the boys as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum to eat with Alice and the Mad Hatter?

I say go for it..... they're only this young once... and every parent needs something to hold over them in their teenage years..........

I just say make them both Tweedle-Dee.... I'm not sure they WOULD get over being Tweedle-Dum!

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

So um...we were talking tonight about our next Disney trip. I need y'alls opinion.


Would I be a horrid parent if I dressed the boys as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum to eat with Alice and the Mad Hatter?

I say if you can get away with it, DO IT!!! Just think how cute they'd be, and how much attention they'll get....and assure them later in life you did it out of love.

 

[tricia]

I know I don't post here much, but I lurk quite often, and all of the stuff posted is simply gorgeous. I guess I haven't been posting because I feel like I have nothing to contribute, but I finally got around to sewing (and fixing my machine)

I think this was my first time using the Easy Fits pattern, and I have to say I LOVE it. I can't believe I haven't used it before!

Also, do you crafty ladies (and Tom) have any ideas of something I could include with my Christmas cards? Last year I did the coffee cozies, and everyone wants to know what I am sending this year, but I am at a loss!

Awesome job on the easy fits. I was going to suggest coasters, like this:



they are super simple.

And Brighton as her prince

Great looking dress. And that prince is just the cutest.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

WE MUST see pictures if you go through with the Tweedle Dee/ Dum idea

I appreciate the giggle, thanks!

 

[teresajoy]

Guys,
What kind of fabric would you use for a potholder and can you get that at VallyWart? I am thinking of trying to do a completely homemade Christmas this year (except the boys video stuff). I saw the RR moppine - which we have used at our house for YEARS (before she was an embryo I bet) but liked her addition of the pot holder sides.

Where would I look for this and do you think it's a good gift? I would add it to homemade sauce and stuff for my family members and for a few girls at work. Whatcha think? Would you want one?

I had never heard of a moppine before, so I had to do a search for one. I think it would make a great gift!

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a week or so now. I was planning on waiting to introduce myself until I had pictures to share but I can't find the camera cord, so don't know when my little Snow White will have pictures online.

I've been quilting on and off for a few years, make a purse or two, but swore I couldn't sew from a pattern to save my life. My mom had major back surgery over the summer and wasn't up to sewing a costume and after looking at the chintzy material of the store bought costumes, I decided to tackle it (with the help of my mom with interpreting directions ).

It was so successful in fact, that I decided to make my niece a matching dress for our March trip to WDW so she and DD can match. Now on to the real reason for my post, lol. I was looking at the clearance fabric at JoAnn's today and came across smocked Disney fabric. The top is smocked and stretchy and the bottom is already gathered appropriately for a dress. Really it's just sewing one seam and some straps. They had Tink and Princess fabric at my store. It was still $8/yd (down from $17) but I still couldn't beat $4 and $6 per dress. It's super cute, just wanted to give everyone a heads up!

I can't wait to get started on my next project! I'll post pics as soon as I find my camera cord and finish the new dresses Looking forward to joining all of you talented folks. Seriously, the stuff you make is amazing. I think my jaw hit the floor when I saw the velvet Snow White dress (which is how I found this group in the first place).

Now go find that camera cord, we need pictures!!!

 

[froggy33]

I got my PED-basic in last week!! Now the only problem I have is that I have a MAC computer. I am getting ready to order a new PC, but I am impatient!!! So, I was thinking of loading the software and designs on my husbands PC for the time being. My question is, will I be able to load the PED-basic on both computers?? I know some software limits this. Anybody know?? I really want to buy some of Heathers designs!!

Thanks!!

 

[teresajoy]

I got my PED-basic in last week!! Now the only problem I have is that I have a MAC computer. I am getting ready to order a new PC, but I am impatient!!! So, I was thinking of loading the software and designs on my husbands PC for the time being. My question is, will I be able to load the PED-basic on both computers?? I know some software limits this. Anybody know?? I really want to buy some of Heathers designs!!

Thanks!!

I have mine installed on two computers, so you should be fine.

And, you will probably need to download the drives and software from the Brother site. It says to NEVER install the software from the disk if you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, I'm not sure of Windows 98, because I don't have that. I'll try to find the page for you.. here you go
http://welcome.solutions.brother.co...top.html?reg=us&c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_basiceus

That's kind of long, so hopefully it works!

 

[froggy33]

I have mine installed on two computers, so you should be fine.

And, you will probably need to download the drives and software from the Brother site. It says to NEVER install the software from the disk if you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, I'm not sure of Windows 98, because I don't have that. I'll try to find the page for you.. here you go
http://welcome.solutions.brother.co...top.html?reg=us&c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_basiceus

That's kind of long, so hopefully it works!

Thanks!! I do remember reading about that. My husband and I still get Windows XP put on our computers...I don't know if I'll need to worry then, but I'll look into it! Maybe I'll give it a shot tonight!! I actually have never even used my embroidery machine--what a way to start!

 

[sweetstitches]

Thank you for all the compliments on my kiddos!

oh thanks... she is almost 8!! Had told me no more customs for her last week. some kid at school made a comment and now it is over!!!

Ack! Mean kids.

I can not BELIEVE all you guys laughing at my pain!!!
Here, I bare my

um....soul..

to you guys and I get laughter!

Okay, I'll share something.

I went to a small, Catholic h.s., and the boys and girls shared a locker room (not at the same time, obviously.) When I was a freshman, I was painfully shy and I HATED getting dressed for gym in the locker room, so I always tried to get there ASAP so that it would be mostly empty while I changed. Well, I got there too early one day, before the teacher. As I was standing in the corner, in my bra and underwear (with little hearts) in walks an junior guy who forgot something in his locker (which of course was RIGHT next to where I was standing.) I was cornered, literally. He took his sweet time getting his locker open and his stuff out. I was mortified. I know I should have reported it, but I was so embarrassed. I was more embarrassed about the heart underwear than being almost naked.

Aloha! I'm Melinda, and I have been lurking your thread (on and off) since about February of last year. You all have been a great inspiration to me! I did not sew at that point - but I bought a brother sewing/embroidery machine off of HSN and did not look back. Our first family trip to WDW was in September, and while I did not get the hang of it in time to make customs for that trip, I am on a roll now! Now that I actually have something to show you all, thought I would introduce myself and hang out here a little more. Here are my creations so far...

My first finished dress:

Pirate Outfit:

Brother's Jammie Pants (He was jealous of mommy sewing for sister!)

Day of the Dead Dress: (Yay for CarlaC - best looking thing I have made yet and the directions were so easy to follow!)

Look forward to getting to know you all better and getting some great tips and ideas!

Melinda

Welcome Melinda! You are off to a great start! Everything is very cute.

My DD as a dalmation

and my DS as Harry Potter

Great costumes!

Hello all, Hope you all had a great night last night! All the costumes posted are adorable! Love them all!

Here's my Belle in her finished costume. I am so excited about her wearing it to DL in 3 weeks!! Yay!


Belle with her Big Brother (he was a Mafia Clown...I don't know...teenagers??)

Your Belle is lovely and your Mafia Clown is well...interesting.

Here are my kids' costumes. I only made the girls'. The boys were kind enough to wear last years costumes.

For Jayden we were going for the DL face character version of Sally:

I used Carla's Sophie Tunic pattern and lots of Wonder Under

Lily was Minnie Mouse and I used Carla's Precious Dress pattern and just lowered the neckline a bit.

And my poor neglected store-bought-wearing boys I just realized with only a slight stretch of the imagination they are also Disney themed.

Luke was Indiana Jones but no hat on in the photo. I'm too lazy to add more photos to photobucket and resize them!

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The costumes are all great. You did a terrific job on Sally & Minnie.

Draykey had a very high fever for a few days but that was really his only symptom. He is doing MUCH better now.
Hannah had some asthma problems, those cleared up. Then Draykey got the flu (Hannah has only had the first of two H1N1 vaccines...and just the week before) so we started Hannah on Tamiflu profilactically (sp?) and crossed our fingers. She seemed okay...then last night (after a big temp change, and an LJKASDLKJASL who thought trick or treating outside in the cold wind and going to a bonfire were a good idea for an asthmatic child) the asthma hit again, but with a fever and cough, so we're thinking now she has H1N1. Back to around the clock breathing treatments, and I need to figure out somewhere to call to see if we should get her back on what's left of the Tamiflu.
Thanks for asking ((hugs)). This whole winter will most likely be one asthma adventure after another. Michigan is not kind to our asthma diva. I'm sorry, y'all are most likely sick to death of my whining.

My fabulous Flappers, Emilee (13) and Lizzie (10. When they found out their Great-Great Grandma was a REAL Flapper they had to be one! Of course, they had a bit of an "edited" idea of all a flapper was!

The HP crew (I don't know why I have this horrid expression on my face, I promise I was in a good mood!)

Glad you got to still trick-or-treat. The costumes are great! I'm sure the kids all got a kick out of your Hagrid!

Asthma is so scary. Your family is still in my prayers. It's so hard when it feels like its just one thing after another.

Oh! We also had two birthdays here this month!

Emmy turned 13 on October 9th:

Lizzie turned 10 on October 17 (and was so happy a new baby of a Dis'er was born on her "Birthday Eve"...she still smiles about it and feels special!)

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Your girls are beautiful!

All the costumes look great. I never did get a good pic of Lauren as Fancy Nancy. I was actually a bit bummed; when I dropped Lauren off at preschool on Friday (they could wear costumes on Friday), no one knew who she was. Not one of the little girls in her class knew who Fancy Nancy was - do these kids not get read too?!?!
For reference here is her costume:

And on a non-sewing note: I am so done with this pregnancy. I want little Megan Grace to get here and now. I am just whining and know that I am incredibly lucky to be pregnant at all (sought fertility treatments to get pregnant this time) but I hurt, I can't sleep and the heartburn is constant. Whining done for now. Thanks for listening.

You did a great job on the costume; it's a shame no one knew who she was.

 

[teresajoy]

Okay, I'll share something.

I went to a small, Catholic h.s., and the boys and girls shared a locker room (not at the same time, obviously.) When I was a freshman, I was painfully shy and I HATED getting dressed for gym in the locker room, so I always tried to get there ASAP so that it would be mostly empty while I changed. Well, I got there too early one day, before the teacher. As I was standing in the corner, in my bra and underwear (with little hearts) in walks an junior guy who forgot something in his locker (which of course was RIGHT next to where I was standing.) I was cornered, literally. He took his sweet time getting his locker open and his stuff out. I was mortified. I know I should have reported it, but I was so embarrassed. I was more embarrassed about the heart underwear than being almost naked.

Oh my oh my!!! I'm sure it was very cute heart underwear!

 

[Granna4679]

We're big George fans here too.... Thought I'd share one of my first dresses offered for sale. You can tell by the age of my daughter that it's been a while.... I bought TONS and TONS of that fabric at Wal-Mart for $4 a yard. Now it goes for a premium price on resale.....

Ahhhh......I love this. My granddaughter is a huge Curious George fan too.

 

[sweetstitches]

Here are the costumes we made.

Kaedyn in Her idea of Christmas Belle. (I know it really doesn't look much like Belle's Christmas dress, but this is the pattern K picked.)

And Brighton as her prince

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And Kaedyn on 50's day at school Friday. Store bought costume

They look ADORABLE in their Halloween costumes. Kaedyn looks very cute in the 50's garb too.

I know I don't post here much, but I lurk quite often, and all of the stuff posted is simply gorgeous. I guess I haven't been posting because I feel like I have nothing to contribute, but I finally got around to sewing (and fixing my machine)

I think this was my first time using the Easy Fits pattern, and I have to say I LOVE it. I can't believe I haven't used it before!

Also, do you crafty ladies (and Tom) have any ideas of something I could include with my Christmas cards? Last year I did the coffee cozies, and everyone wants to know what I am sending this year, but I am at a loss!

cute!

Guys,
What kind of fabric would you use for a potholder and can you get that at VallyWart? I am thinking of trying to do a completely homemade Christmas this year (except the boys video stuff). I saw the RR moppine - which we have used at our house for YEARS (before she was an embryo I bet) but liked her addition of the pot holder sides.

Where would I look for this and do you think it's a good gift? I would add it to homemade sauce and stuff for my family members and for a few girls at work. Whatcha think? Would you want one?

I had to look up what a moppine was too. I could always use potholders. It doesn't really matter if they match the kitchen, because I keep mine in a drawer next to the stove, but I could always use more. I use them as trivets too.

Thanks so much. Things are starting to take a turn for the better- and hopefully they'll just keep on going- right?

Thanks for all the hugs and concern everyon- it really does make a difference.

I don't know what's going on either, but here's a hug. (Although it might just be bad karma for not adopting me last year when I asked you too. )

 

[jham]

My fabulous Flappers, Emilee (13) and Lizzie (10. When they found out their Great-Great Grandma was a REAL Flapper they had to be one! Of course, they had a bit of an "edited" idea of all a flapper was!

Hermione:

Harry and Hagrid: (for the new people, these are the glasses my son wears every day, yes, they are real!)

The HP crew (I don't know why I have this horrid expression on my face, I promise I was in a good mood!)

Dueling Hermione and Draco (for some reason Ryker did NOT want many pictures!)

Harry and Draco, the early years

The Husband as Hagrid...and at 6'6", the best Hagrid EVAH!

Fantastic costumes! I really love HP!

All the costumes look great. I never did get a good pic of Lauren as Fancy Nancy. I was actually a bit bummed; when I dropped Lauren off at preschool on Friday (they could wear costumes on Friday), no one knew who she was. Not one of the little girls in her class knew who Fancy Nancy was - do these kids not get read too?!?!
For reference here is her costume:

And on a non-sewing note: I am so done with this pregnancy. I want little Megan Grace to get here and now. I am just whining and know that I am incredibly lucky to be pregnant at all (sought fertility treatments to get pregnant this time) but I hurt, I can't sleep and the heartburn is constant. Whining done for now. Thanks for listening.

I love Lauren's Fancy Nancy costume!

Here are the costumes we made.

Kaedyn in Her idea of Christmas Belle. (I know it really doesn't look much like Belle's Christmas dress, but this is the pattern K picked.)

And Brighton as her prince

And Kaedyn on 50's day at school Friday. Store bought costume

Great job! One year when they were very small Jayden was Snow White and Seth was Prince Charming. Enjoy it while you can!

Thanks so much. Things are starting to take a turn for the better- and hopefully they'll just keep on going- right?

Thanks for all the hugs and concern everyon- it really does make a difference.

from me too!

If anyone has any extra pixie dust please send it my way. After spending an unexpected $4400 on our furnance my steam cleaner has now died. I have spent hours taking it apart and cleaning it. One day it didn't spray -- fixed that and thought I was doing well. Next day cleaned a large part of a room b/f I realized it wasn't sucking up water. Figured I just seated the bucket wrong so finished cleaning the room with another batch of water and instead of having clean fresh carpeting all I had was wet carpeting with diluted puppy pee smell. Last night I had two cat puke spots and one dog diarrhea in the bedroom and had to hand clean them and also have a completely taken aprat Bissel sitting in my bathroom. I'm off to buy a cheap Hoover today b/c nothing is in the budget right now but I have two dumb (albeit cute) puppies who were pen trained but apparently think all our carpet is grass now that I have set them free. We are having all sorts of odd little things breaking and it's getting costly. I've completely written off ever dreaming about a embroidery machine but I still so desparately want a new camera b/f Disney and I fear I will not be getting one.

That sounds like my life, can I whine too? I don't have my own computer, my carpet cleaner doesn't suck up water anymore and I can't get a new one, so it's gross carpet for me. I have one room that desperately needs new carpet. Fortunately my dog only barfs up socks on my carpet. I need a new printer, the list could go on and on. So DH always just throws himself into bed every night. For years I've been saying "you're going to break the bed!" So of course he busted the box springs. Now a new bed wouldn't have been too bad, I'd love a nice comfy bed, but nope, all we got were the cheapest box springs they had. Boo.

Thank you for all the compliments on my kiddos!

I went to a small, Catholic h.s., and the boys and girls shared a locker room (not at the same time, obviously.) When I was a freshman, I was painfully shy and I HATED getting dressed for gym in the locker room, so I always tried to get there ASAP so that it would be mostly empty while I changed. Well, I got there too early one day, before the teacher. As I was standing in the corner, in my bra and underwear (with little hearts) in walks an junior guy who forgot something in his locker (which of course was RIGHT next to where I was standing.) I was cornered, literally. He took his sweet time getting his locker open and his stuff out. I was mortified. I know I should have reported it, but I was so embarrassed. I was more embarrassed about the heart underwear than being almost naked.

I think I've supressed all my embarassing moments because I don't remember them but your story does remind me of something that happened to me. A boy my age lived next door. We were good friends and I always had a crush on one or two of his friends. I was 15 or 16 and was wearing white pants. I had on underwear with little green frogs that did not show through. Until one of those boys threw me in the swimming pool. I will never forget the little green frog underwear.

ETA: sorry, I really messed up on the photo quotes!