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

[teresajoy]

Is there a trick to seeing/opening the bookmarks?

I see a + sign, but nothing opens, ex adult clothing, bags.

help please....

Nope, no trick. I'm not sure why they aren't opening for you by clicking the name or the + You can also go to the top of the page and click "open all" that might do it.

Teresa, I have been busy but saw your ( and Heather too...loved thaat bed by the way) kids have been ill. So sorry! We will all have been innoculated for everything and anything by tomorrow. I hope we have a nice healthy stress free winter!

Is anyone on her going to WDW in January? I'd love to meet and share some things Our dates are 1/23-1/30 at BLT.

Arminda almost made it with the flu shot. She got the regular one right before we left for Florida, then two days before she got sick, she got the H1N1 vaccine. I think that perhaps the H1N1 prevented her from getting very sick. She never got it like Lydia did. Her fever never got very high at all.

My poor Lydia though, her fever is back up to around 102 today, which is a lot better than the 105 a few days ago. But, I worry since she had been doing better yesterday (fever around 99.6 yesterday)

I wish I were going in January! I'd like to meet you one of these days!

I know this isn't sewing related and some of you already saw my photos on FB, but today is Theo's Gotcha Day. I am enjoying him so much at 6, but looking at these photos today really has me wistful for those baby days!

Awww, thanks for sharing!!!

 

[HLAuburn]

Ok, I admit I am a sissy when it comes to flying. Really... I ...am.
But I am thinking about biting the bullet in January for a short trip.

Is $438 roundtrip nonstop in late Jan 2009 from ATL to MCO for 2 people expensive? I could drive for $300 but the son wants to fly.... did I mention I am skeered??
I know I could post this on the transp board but I didn't want to get el flamo'ed over there... whatcha think?

That sounds a little high to me. Airtran is having a sale right now for $79 each way...ends up about $180 RT per person. I fly them all the time with no problems. They have newer planes, which should make you feel better!

If its a short trip, it might be nice to save the time by flying rather than driving.

 

[Tweevil]

That sounds a little high to me. Airtran is having a sale right now for $79 each way...ends up about $180 RT per person. I fly them all the time with no problems. They have newer planes, which should make you feel better!

If its a short trip, it might be nice to save the time by flying rather than driving.

Thank you so much for the reply. I will have to check them out. I would love to save the time considering it may be a spur of the moment short trip but Wow! I have problems just considering getting on a plane. I have to get over that soon!

 

[Granna4679]

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

 

[GoofyG]

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

These are SOOOO CUTE! I so would put those on my little man.

 

[VBAndrea]

I love these! The applique is beautiful and I love the painted tee! I think I have seen Darby at the Magic Kingdom in the playground across from Winnie-the-Pooh's Ride.

Has anyone else seen her there?

Yay! I am hoping to see her there. I really don't want to lug outfits everywhere. I am planning on bringing a small stroller b/c dd tires easily but I have yet to get one (was hoping to pick up one used but haven't really had time to look) -- hoping I can throw the extra outfits in the stroller basket. I actually need to post about that. How do people carry their customs around and do quick changes. I'm not a fan of public bathrooms.

Yep, we saw Darby near Pooh's ride too - she was just passing by though

Oh thanks! I hope we see her there the day we have breakfast at CP -- will save me from having to do an outfit change!

I made her a Dug (Up) outfit in August. I hope they are still there in January so she can wear it again. She was very sad that Bolt isn't greeting anymore. My DS & I saw him his last week out in May 09. I was thinking of making her a panel skirt with different Disney Dogs but might just stick with a Lady & Tramp outfit for Tony's.

I bought her a Disney Dogs from Amazon for either Christmas or her Jan bday. It is really cute. I have to look through that for some inspiration. She saw a Lady & Tramp coloring page she wants me to applique but it has Lady, Tramp, all the puppies, Jack and the blood hound (forgot his name). I don't think I'm up for that. She said I could skip the girl puppies.. My funny little tomboy.

I didn't event think of Lady and The Tramp and it's one of my favorite movies. I guess I am trying to come up with customs that are related to characters appearing -- yes, I want the extra attention for the kids so they have an extra special first trip. Of course, I don't think Lightning McQueen will give them extra attention -- but it will make for cute pics.

Is $438 roundtrip nonstop in late Jan 2009 from ATL to MCO for 2 people expensive? I could drive for $300 but the son wants to fly.... did I mention I am skeered??
I know I could post this on the transp board but I didn't want to get el flamo'ed over there... whatcha think?

I haven't flown in over a year, but I think that's very expensive. I would think you might be able to find something for around $300 round trip for both of you. Also, depends what days you fly on. Fridays, Sundays and Mondays are usually higher priced. Play around with the dates (if you can) and check some other airlines.

Please post them!! We're going to be arriving the same day as you. If you post the pictures, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you at the parks. I need to pull out all of the outfits I made for DD just to remember what I made! Plus I need to start thinking about packing soon.

I don't know who is more excited about our trip...me or my DD.


OT: My DS will be turning one shortly after we return from Disney. We want to celebrate his birthday while we're there, since my parents will be with us (they live in ND and we live in NC, so they don't get to celebrate birthdays with us very often). Do you think it will be ok for us to bring in a little treat for him to celebrate his birthday while we're eating at one of our character meals? (I'd love to bring a cupcake, but I doubt it would travel well from our condo to the parks)

Whenever I talked to Dis on the phone and made my dining reservations on line I was able to enter birthdays we were celebrating. Neither are on the same dates, but they are in the same months. I was also told we'd get birthday pins when we check in at the resort. I didn't do this originally, but every time I call they ask what you are celebrating and I probably would have cried if I told them we were going on the trip as a last chance at great family time before dh is deployed for 7 months, so I decided to mention the birthdays.

My husband may be a grouch, too. He is usually a great fun-loving guy. He actually loves Disney as much as I do. But if he is tired, or the kids are irritable, watch out. He becomes rather grouchy. Of course, I am never grouchy

I am almost finished with the costumes for the program. I have never sewn for them before, so they didn't trust me with much. Three aprons and a chef hat. I found an adorable free pattern online and of course the free chef hat on ycmt. One apron is complete. I am waiting on measurements to complete the other two aprons and to start on the chef hat. Don't these parents realize I need measurements, so I can get back to my disney sewing.

I'm with you on the packing. I am bringing short and long sleeves to go under everything along with leggings and tights. and jackets and coats and mittens and hats. And I'm even bringing my kitchen sink(we're staying at the campgrounds). I've got to get busy cleaning and restocking our camper. And we will be eating some at our camper, so I've got to stock the fridge. All this in under three weeks. And I forgot to mention both Abbie and Gray have big
school projects due the week after Thanksgiving. But no, I'm not stressed

We're staying at AKL so I don't need to bring our sink I so don't want to bring jackets -- I am hoping to just bundle up the kids in layers. Jackets will hide customs and I can't have that. Naturally I'll look at the weather report b/f we head out. We've had decent temps here this month, so I'm hoping it's at least in the 60's during the day in FL. I can't handle temps cooler than that.

Arminda almost made it with the flu shot. She got the regular one right before we left for Florida, then two days before she got sick, she got the H1N1 vaccine. I think that perhaps the H1N1 prevented her from getting very sick. She never got it like Lydia did. Her fever never got very high at all.

My poor Lydia though, her fever is back up to around 102 today, which is a lot better than the 105 a few days ago. But, I worry since she had been doing better yesterday (fever around 99.6 yesterday)

I am sorry Lydia is so sick. I dread my kids getting H1N1. There is not enough of the vaccine available here. They had one day where the health dept was giving the vaccine. We got there 45 minutes early and the line was longer than any line I ever saw at Disney. I guarantee the vaccine didn't last until the end of the line (I didn't waste my time staying). Anyway, I really hope everyone recovers as quick as possible. It seems like your kids have been sick for some time now -- it's been over a week, hasn't it?

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

Adorable! My ds is a huge train freak. He's beyond the overalls stage though. I did purchase some train track fabric and some train fabric to make him a bowling shirt. He still loves Thomas though, so he'll eventually get a Thomas shirt as well. Your applique is great -- I've tried doing that with fabric pieces and I'm not refined enough to pull it off.

 

[NiniMorris]

I need some help from all you serger owners...

I have been using my serger (almost daily) since I got it for my birthday last month, but now it has me stumped. It came with a video showing step by step how to thread it ...and I thought I had it down. But now, not so sure.

My bottom looper will not stay threaded...I don't know any other way to explain it. I had to change the thread (well, I didn't HAVE to change it I wanted to) I didn't have any problems re-threading it, but used the video just to make sure. Then I'm sewing along, and all of a sudden it stops sewing. (machine is still running, just no stitches.) When I check to see, the thread is still coming out at the same place it normally does, but the thread is not going through the lower looper anymore.
The best I can tell, the thread didn't break (at least if it did I can't find a break in the thread) The thread doesn't appear to have left its thread path. The first time it happened I thought I just had it threaded worng, so I re-threaded using the video. Made sure I had a long 'chain' and sewed again...after about 2 minutes the same result.

Now, if it had not sewed at all, I would think I just missed something in the threading. But it has happened over TEN times! I completely took the thread out and restarted....still the same results.

My serger is now sitting alone in the studio. I was afraid there might be some abuse happening with that machine if I didn't leave the room. But I have to go back this morning...I have an autograph quilt that has to be finished by tonight. The recipient is going back to live with his mother in a few days and I want ot make sure he gets it before he leaves.

So...any suggestions from those that have sergers? I will admit, I almost posted this under an alias! Even though I was there when it happened I still have never heard of a machine unthreading itself...sounds a bit fishy to me!

Nini

 

[princesskayla]

So, I fell of the face of the Earth for a little more than a week. Kaedyn had cheer competition this past weekend and I was in charge of organizing the goodie bags for the troops. Cheer Power was accepting them and would pay to ship overseas. So, we managed to collect and package 114 We were very proud of ourselves!!!

Kaedyn won her competition! Yippee!! Then, yesterday I finished the outfit I had been working on. I only have 15 days left. So, I need to get sewing!!!

Here is my version of the Cindy princessified Simply Sweet. The script on the back says...A dream is a wish your heart makes. I can't wait to catch up and see what everyone has been working on. I am always so inspired!!!

Hi Everyone! I have been here lurking...Big things for us. A job change, we moved (again) and the girls are both very busy with activities. I have been busy sewing. I don't remember if I posted this set or not...if so..sorry.

Is anyone making any planet 51 stuff?..the movie comes out soon...groan..

DD gets a Vida with my first huge applique. I'm pretty happy with it except had a little trouble on small round things, like Pooh's nose/Piglet's nose. The eyes are painted, but all the eyebrows I appliqued The pastel batik fabric that I bought from Nicole (in CT) was my inspiration. I was a little worried how a batik applique would look, but I'm really happy with it.

DS likes Darby best and I detest appliqueing on knit as I always mess it up, so I painted his t and am thrilled with the results. As Heather suggested, Darby had a slight color change in her shirt and headband so ds wasn't sporting lavendar.

I have since read that Darby can be found in DHS so I guess now I will have to drag these outfits there and do wardrobe changes if we can find her. DH is going to think I really went off the deep end. Is Darby in MK at all???????

DD loves Roo, so if I have time(which I won't) I may add Roo to the back of the Vida.

First pic is front of dress, second is back, then applique and t close ups:

Amazing!!


I mst have missed a quote somewhere - but the cars dress and the tinkerbell twirl dress and the rest of your wonderful outfits came out great!! They look wonderful.

I just started sewing for profit. I am in the beginning stages of trying to get somewhat of a business started. I started selling appliqued Turkey shirts with names underneath. I ended up selling 42 shirts!!!! I didn't plan on selling that many!!! Each shirt takes about an hour and a half. Plus you can't walk away cause the machine will eat the shirt right up - I think it wants turkey too! So anyway I am swimming in applique turkeys and I have a 7 mo old. It has been hard and a lesson learned. Sell shirts with simple appliques!!!
I have 10 more to finish as soon as possible. That doesn't even include ones for my kiddos. Poor things - they may not get a turkey shirt this year. Oh well. Sorry, I am excited about the business but I am a tad overwhelmed at the same time. Do any of yall feel that way sometimes?

 

[ireland_nicole]

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

Those are just the cutest overalls ever!!! I wish my DS was still little enough to wear them, I really miss overalls (sniff, sniff) darn it, he's growing up too fast!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Thanks!

I'll be at AKL 1/20 to 1/27 for my DD's bday 1/21.

We can try to meet up one day if you'd like! Are you doing photopass?

Ok, I admit I am a sissy when it comes to flying. Really... I ...am.
But I am thinking about biting the bullet in January for a short trip.

Is $438 roundtrip nonstop in late Jan 2009 from ATL to MCO for 2 people expensive? I could drive for $300 but the son wants to fly.... did I mention I am skeered??
I know I could post this on the transp board but I didn't want to get el flamo'ed over there... whatcha think?

I too am now pricing for our January trip to fly instead of drive. It is so much easier, although flying for 5 is expensive! i don't like to fly at all. I get air sick quite easily. I'm so bad about it that my older kids draw straws to not sit with me. Nice huh?

OT: My DS will be turning one shortly after we return from Disney. We want to celebrate his birthday while we're there, since my parents will be with us (they live in ND and we live in NC, so they don't get to celebrate birthdays with us very often). Do you think it will be ok for us to bring in a little treat for him to celebrate his birthday while we're eating at one of our character meals? (I'd love to bring a cupcake, but I doubt it would travel well from our condo to the parks)

Just call and let them know you are celebrating. We are going in January and are celebrating a bunch of things. My daughter is finally adjusting to Kindergarten ( no tears for 2 weeks!) my oldest son made National Honor Society, and my youngest son will be getting his cast off. So I told them we will be celebrating being a family. if it was a birthday, i'd say that. My 40th I spent in Disney and got cupcakes and signed cards at 3 meals. I didn't ask, but they saw my button!

Arminda almost made it with the flu shot. She got the regular one right before we left for Florida, then two days before she got sick, she got the H1N1 vaccine. I think that perhaps the H1N1 prevented her from getting very sick. She never got it like Lydia did. Her fever never got very high at all.

My poor Lydia though, her fever is back up to around 102 today, which is a lot better than the 105 a few days ago. But, I worry since she had been doing better yesterday (fever around 99.6 yesterday)

I wish I were going in January! I'd like to meet you one of these days!

I think it would be fun to meet up with you too! I am afraid that after we go in January, I don't have a definate "next trip" planned. Poor me! Hope Lydia gets better. How many days has she had this high fever now?

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

Oh I love little boy overalls!

 

[woodkins]

Ok, I admit I am a sissy when it comes to flying. Really... I ...am.
But I am thinking about biting the bullet in January for a short trip.

Is $438 roundtrip nonstop in late Jan 2009 from ATL to MCO for 2 people expensive? I could drive for $300 but the son wants to fly.... did I mention I am skeered??
I know I could post this on the transp board but I didn't want to get el flamo'ed over there... whatcha think?

Not sure about the costs from ATL, but we are flying 3 people from NYC for $495 2 weeks before Christmas so it seems a bit high to me.

 

[VBAndrea]

I need some help from all you serger owners...

I have been using my serger (almost daily) since I got it for my birthday last month, but now it has me stumped. It came with a video showing step by step how to thread it ...and I thought I had it down. But now, not so sure.

My bottom looper will not stay threaded...I don't know any other way to explain it. I had to change the thread (well, I didn't HAVE to change it I wanted to) I didn't have any problems re-threading it, but used the video just to make sure. Then I'm sewing along, and all of a sudden it stops sewing. (machine is still running, just no stitches.) When I check to see, the thread is still coming out at the same place it normally does, but the thread is not going through the lower looper anymore.
The best I can tell, the thread didn't break (at least if it did I can't find a break in the thread) The thread doesn't appear to have left its thread path. The first time it happened I thought I just had it threaded worng, so I re-threaded using the video. Made sure I had a long 'chain' and sewed again...after about 2 minutes the same result.

Now, if it had not sewed at all, I would think I just missed something in the threading. But it has happened over TEN times! I completely took the thread out and restarted....still the same results.

My serger is now sitting alone in the studio. I was afraid there might be some abuse happening with that machine if I didn't leave the room. But I have to go back this morning...I have an autograph quilt that has to be finished by tonight. The recipient is going back to live with his mother in a few days and I want ot make sure he gets it before he leaves.

So...any suggestions from those that have sergers? I will admit, I almost posted this under an alias! Even though I was there when it happened I still have never heard of a machine unthreading itself...sounds a bit fishy to me!

Nini

I am NOT AT ALL an expert on sergers. I have one and all I can use it for is finishing seams (anything else baffles me).

Are you sure you have every little thread correct? I have one thing that has a hole for the thread to go through and the hole looks so tiny that I didn't even realize it was a hole and the thread was supposed to go through it.

Other suggestion is try changing your needle.

And do you have decent quality thread? Try a different thread in there and see if the problem still happens. I serged and serged with the thread my machine came with and then all of a sudden I started having the same problems like you are. It was toward the end of the spool and my thread was frayed and was breaking.

I ONLY change thread by the tie off method. It's a time saver. At one time or another I have had to rethread parts or all of one of my spools, but tying off is sooooooooo much easier.

Hopefully one of the experienced sewers will post you a reply that will help.

And what about tension? Is your tension to tight on the thread that keeps breaking?

 

[mom2rtk]

I am planning on bringing a small stroller b/c dd tires easily but I have yet to get one (was hoping to pick up one used but haven't really had time to look) -- hoping I can throw the extra outfits in the stroller basket. I actually need to post about that. How do people carry their customs around and do quick changes. I'm not a fan of public bathrooms.

Try having her wear a base layer you can change out over top of. Think about a camisole and either bicycle shorts or leggings. Then you can change wherever and whenever you want. My daughter does this WHILE we are waiting in line to see the characters and it works really well.

 

[tvgirlmin]

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

These overalls are soooo adorable! Your applique work is just great!

Here is what I have been working on - The "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Knot" handbag from YCMT. I used photo fabric instead of fat quarters for the main panels and I LOVE it! This is the prototype for my Christmas gifts for my mil, gmil, and aunt-in-law - the hardest part was doing the topstitch through four layers of stuff, so forgive that part - I am hoping to do better on the next one! I have wanted a photo bag of the kids for so long, but they are just so expensive - this is a great alternative!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Here is the finished Jacket for Evie - I put ricrak and a button Mickey on the front to finish it. Evie really likes her jacket. She was giving Pluto kisses today.

and the back again I didn't do anymore to the back though.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

HeatherSue - I have been trying to post pictures of my jacket on your Facebook page but it is taking forever & a day and not coming up. I am already a fan so that is not the problem.

 

[eeyore3847]

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

oh I like those!! Great job on teh appliques!!!

 

[froggy33]

Please post them!! We're going to be arriving the same day as you. If you post the pictures, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for you at the parks. I need to pull out all of the outfits I made for DD just to remember what I made! Plus I need to start thinking about packing soon.

I don't know who is more excited about our trip...me or my DD.


OT: My DS will be turning one shortly after we return from Disney. We want to celebrate his birthday while we're there, since my parents will be with us (they live in ND and we live in NC, so they don't get to celebrate birthdays with us very often). Do you think it will be ok for us to bring in a little treat for him to celebrate his birthday while we're eating at one of our character meals? (I'd love to bring a cupcake, but I doubt it would travel well from our condo to the parks)

Yeah!! We will be there Dec 5-12 staying at Caribbean Beach. We're a pretty big group, 9 adults and and 1.5 year old little girl, so we might be easy to spot! I've taken pictures of all the outfits I have finished, so I'll try and get them posted tonight!

I second what everyone is saying about the birthday. You can also call the Cake hotline 407-827-2253 and order a special made cake from certain restaurants. I'm going to do this for my brothers birthday and my BIL and SIL anniversary. But since your little one is only 1 I'm sure he'll love the cupcake!! Make sure you get him a button from guest relations - he'll get all sorts of attention!!

Here is the finished Jacket for Evie - I put ricrak and a button Mickey on the front to finish it. Evie really likes her jacket. She was giving Pluto kisses today.

and the back again I didn't do anymore to the back though.

Ugh I love this!! I only say ugh because now I want to make my DD a jacket!! And we leave in 18 days!! I still have 4 outfits and extra stuff to make!! I don't really have anything like a jacket, though I do plan on layering underneath customs. I really love it!!! The buttons and the rick-rack really finish it off!

 

[lovesdumbo]

These are not Disney related but I thought I would post what I have been working on since we returned from Disney 2 wks ago.
This is the front of both...

and the back of both...

and a close up o

f the back John Deere.
Now that these are out of the way, I can get started on my first Feliz (making 2 for my DGD's for Christmas photos)

Those are so adorable!

We can try to meet up one day if you'd like! Are you doing photopass?

Would love to meet up with you! It will just be me and DD turning 7. My DH isn't a Disney fan. We've been doing annual family trips but I also take the kids 1 at a time. I'm taking DD(10) 11/30 to 12/7 with a friend & her DH-we got a super deal with a pin for free regular DDP-we're staying at Pop. I have to take my youngest for her 7th birthday as I took her older sister and brother on their 7th birthdays. She's really excited to be going to AKL. Then I'll take my DS(8) in May for my birthday-we're booked at Pop with DxDDP-he's my good eater and really looking forward to all the signature dining we've got planned. I honestly don't know know if we'll do a family trip in 2010-I think DH wants to go elsewhere.

I have to do photopass on a birthday trip! I actually preordered it for my December trip. I'm planning to wait to claim those photos until December 30th then they will expire January 30th. I come home on January 27th from that trip so I was thinking I would buy the 1 or 2 week extention-that would be cheaper than getting 2 CDs.

Here is what I have been working on - The "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Knot" handbag from YCMT. I used photo fabric instead of fat quarters for the main panels and I LOVE it! This is the prototype for my Christmas gifts for my mil, gmil, and aunt-in-law - the hardest part was doing the topstitch through four layers of stuff, so forgive that part - I am hoping to do better on the next one! I have wanted a photo bag of the kids for so long, but they are just so expensive - this is a great alternative!

LOVE that!!!! What a super idea!!!! I'm sure they will be well loved gifts! I have some of that printable fabric. Mind if I borrow your idea?

Here is the finished Jacket for Evie - I put ricrak and a button Mickey on the front to finish it. Evie really likes her jacket. She was giving Pluto kisses today.

Love the rick rack and button Mickey head! Looks wonderful!!!

 

[Granna4679]

Here is my version of the Cindy princessified Simply Sweet. The script on the back says...A dream is a wish your heart makes. I can't wait to catch up and see what everyone has been working on. I am always so inspired!!!

I love the Cindy dress! Really great work and so cute. The saying on the back just adds to the outfit!!

So here goes the gallery of recent projects:

The Snow White and Pirate for Halloween (it was a little chilly, hence the turtle necks). DD didn't like the cape, so I didn't make her wear it. Thanks for the advice Mom2rtk about the hook and eye so it didn't choke her. She still just didn't like it.

Cute costumes!

The infamous Tinkerbell twirl skirt and Simply Sweet top complete with hardly visible spaghetti stains.

Love this....she looks so happy in it!


CarlaC A-line and Easy Fit Pants. The applique is a "curlz" font lowercase M with Font size 300 on Microsoft Word. Easy peasy. But oops. Too big. Oh well, she can wear them next year maybe. I buy her a size 5 top and size 4T pants at the store, but discovered that CarlaC's sizes are more true to size, a 4 top and 3 bottom. I really loved how these turned out. I bought the fabric just because it was pretty, and it turned out great for this outfit.

Love the color combination and the monogram!

And yesterday, I made her a Cars dress. The reverse side is McQueen, Mater, and friends with a blue background. Her all time favorite movie is Cars, but there is no commercially available Cars clothing, let alone, a dress, for girls. She has a matching Cars bow and clippie that I made a while back, and I made her some ruffled ribbon socks from my leftover Cars ribbon. I used my new serger (Brother 1034D) but it was difficult--I stretched the sock over the free arm and laid the ribbon on top, but there were some gaps where the serger didn't catch the sock. Any advice? She loves the dress and had to wear it to school today. I'm sure she is the only girl in school with a Cars dress!

I made ribbon socks for my DGDs before we went to Disney a few weeks ago. I just played around with them until I got it. I also stretched the sock over the free arm and put the ribbon about a 1/4 inch on top of the sock. However, I just straight stitched (no serger) and it worked perfectly. They have held up through several washings so I think we are good. No more spending lots of money on ruffled socks for me! They were great.
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Hi Everyone! I have been here lurking...Big things for us. A job change, we moved (again) and the girls are both very busy with activities. I have been busy sewing. I don't remember if I posted this set or not...if so..sorry.

Is anyone making any planet 51 stuff?..the movie comes out soon...groan..

love, love, love the Grinch outfit! Great choice of colors and I like the shear layer.

I know this isn't sewing related and some of you already saw my photos on FB, but today is Theo's Gotcha Day. I am enjoying him so much at 6, but looking at these photos today really has me wistful for those baby days!

ahhhhhh!!!! So sweet!

I don't have an embroidery machine.

Thanks for naming Trusty.

I still haven't decided if I want to do a Disney Dog outfit-I was thinking maybe something with "puppy love" or an all Lady & the Tramp outfit. I should start on it soon!!! I should just do her favorite-Scamp!

I did an outfit for DGD for our trip a few weeks ago with Fox and the Hound. Its an oldie but its her favorite and she loved it.

Yay!




Adorable! My ds is a huge train freak. He's beyond the overalls stage though. I did purchase some train track fabric and some train fabric to make him a bowling shirt. He still loves Thomas though, so he'll eventually get a Thomas shirt as well. Your applique is great -- I've tried doing that with fabric pieces and I'm not refined enough to pull it off.

Thank you! The bowling shirt made with train fabric will be cute! Be sure to post when done. I would love to see it.

Oh I love little boy overalls!

Thank you. Me too and I only have little girls to sew for. These were made for a friend.

These overalls are soooo adorable! Your applique work is just great!



Here is what I have been working on - The "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Knot" handbag from YCMT. I used photo fabric instead of fat quarters for the main panels and I LOVE it! This is the prototype for my Christmas gifts for my mil, gmil, and aunt-in-law - the hardest part was doing the topstitch through four layers of stuff, so forgive that part - I am hoping to do better on the next one! I have wanted a photo bag of the kids for so long, but they are just so expensive - this is a great alternative!

Great bags! I love the idea!

Here is the finished Jacket for Evie - I put ricrak and a button Mickey on the front to finish it. Evie really likes her jacket. She was giving Pluto kisses today.

and the back again I didn't do anymore to the back though.

I love the button mickey and the rick rack. It is a great addition!

oh I like those!! Great job on teh appliques!!!

Thank you. It is trying sometimes and I do and re-do a lot but it always comes out close to what I envisioned.