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

[Dreamer & Wisher]

One more picture from me. . . Ethan in his Zero shirt

 

[lovesdumbo]

Since I'm not writing a trip report for our October trip, I'll post this video on here. This is what happened when Drizella saw Arminda in her Drizella dress. Then, when Anastasia saw Lydia in her Anastasia dress.

It was GREAT!!!

Love that!!!! What great memories for the girls!

I've always loved that jacket! It's so annoying when kids say things like that! Did your DD take it to heart? I think Tessa would, which makes me sad! I wish she was more like Teresa's Arminda and would just tell them that she likes what she likes!

I'm not sure what Emma's reaction will be. I do know that she won't change her mind about what she likes but I don't know if she'll still wear the jacket to school.

Megan also says the jacket is totally cool.

Love that girl! You know it was pretty easy to make-you should make one for Megan!

Okay...you go to Disney for 3 days, come back, and all %@&# has broken loose on the boards

I just had to share something neat that happened. hile waiting for the monorail at the GF another little girl came up to DD in her Belle dress. The little girl had on a beautiful custom Cinderella that her grandmother had made her. When we got to BBB, the little girl was there and she and DD sat down beside each other to wait. Mother after mother walked into BBB, went thru the dresses available for purchase, and then came over to the two of us (me and the other mom) and asked us each, individually, where they could get THAT dress for their daughters? It was the most wonderful feeling to know that I had created something for my daughter that others wished they could have

As far as getting take a picture of Belle in her holiday dress with DD, we waited in line multiple times and failed. However....as Belle was leaving one of the times she saw DD. She brought Beast over and said "Look Beast, she is wearing my dress. How beautiful she is!". IT MADE HER TRIP!!! Then, when she met Belle the next day at Akershus, Belle went on and on over her dress and how much it was like her own. So, while Mommy would have loved to have had that picture, DD was more thrilled with what actually happened. And, Jasmine & Mulan both made her twirl when she met them and told her how much she looked like their friend Belle.

So....I had to share a few pics from the trip...and thanks again guys for giving me the strength to think I could do this

twirling at the GF

Wow! That dress is even more beautiful at WDW!

Ok, I've finished up a few things that I wanted to share.

First, for a big give.

This was for my DD to wear to church today. I ran out of time and didn't get to stitch this out in the way that I had hoped. But I was determined to use the smocked insert. I knew I could stitch up a simply sweet really quick so I ended up doing this last night. She loved it and we both received several compliments, so I guess it ended up ok.

LOVE that big give outfit! The autumn dress is really beautiful!

I am feeling chatty tonight so I will post some pictures of the stuff I did for our recent trip.

Shirts hanging up in the room

Love that photo! All your photos were great! Love your DD & your matching Tink tunics!

 

[GoofyG]

Ok, so this isn't sewing related but I'm needing some opinions on a room color for DS!

I found him trying to climb out of his crib today, so it looks like I maybe moving him to a toddler bed soon. Mind you he is late compared to his sisters climbing out of the crib! So I need to get his room ready and BOYISH!!! He is in a PINK room right now. Poor kiddo, what can I say but 3rd child. lol

So DO I go with a Blue or green wall color. He LOVESSSSS Cars and trains, so I will accent with that. My dad has his old transportation quilt that HIS grandmother made him. He is giving that to DS. I was going to go look at big Lots tomorrow, they had blackout curtains for $10, and there was a Navy color. So If I get the navy curtains, do I go with a softer blue, or a green. If I do green, what shade? I need some ideas please, he is the only boy. The girls were so much easier, lol. Thanks

His furniture is OAK!

 

[desparatelydisney]

I'm curious what you mean by failing at getting her picture with Belle in her holiday dress. Did they swap to Snow White before you got up there in the line? I want to make this dress for our trip next year and would kind of like to know the low down...... I'm actually kind of surprised one of the CM's wouldn't help you find a way to make that happen..... They certainly don't see carbon copies of her holiday dress like that very often! !

Belle has an extremely busy schedule for the parties. She has the meet and greet, 4 or 5 christmas storytimes, and 2 parades to fit in 5 hours. So, they are constantly moving her once she gets to the line. I had an extremely tired princess (she actually fell asleep in the hub during fireworks) because we got on the train Wednesday night at 9:30 and she didn't fall asleep til after midnight, plus she isn't my nightowl to start with - she's my earlybird. We waited in line for almost an hour and a half to see Santa so after that I was begging her to stay in lines. The first time we got in line to see Belle we were in for about 15 mintues when the CM said, Belle has to leave, she will be back in 50 minutes. Catie didn't want to wait in line for Snow White so we left to ride rides (which were all walk-on over and over). The next time we saw the line, it was impossibly long, Snow White was there, and I could not convince her that if we got in line, Belle would be back. The last time, we were heading into the back of Fantasyland from Liberty Square right as Belle was walking away. That was when Belle saw DD and came over to her but her handlers were moving her extremely quickly and didn't even want her to com over to her so asking for a picture was out of the question. If Catie had been older and that wasn't our only MK time, we would probably have stood it out. But she didn't want to spend all that time not riding rides. My suggestion would be to be waiting for Belle before the party starts. We got Queen of Hearts & Alice as they were walking to the Tea Cups within minutes of the party starting and they were great.

FIRST: She is GORGEOUS! As is the dress.....

Gorgeous dress! The story made me teary-eyed. Good for you and that grandma. She looks so sweet.

WOW!!! That dress is absolutely gorgeous!! So is your DD!! You must have been so proud- as you should have been! Such an awesome story and beautiful pictures!

I bet she doesn't even know the significance of making Stephanie teary-eyed. Now THAT'S something!

She probably doesn't! I do not get teary-eyed often, unless it has to do with children usually. And I am feeling a little under the weather today (yeah, I'll blame it on that).

It is one great story!

I was thinking the same thing about Stephanie!

SOOO pretty!

This dress is beautiful! Sounds like you made some wonderful memories.

Wow! That dress is even more beautiful at WDW!

I guess I didn't hit the multi-quote button hard enough, because the picture didn't come up, but I love the holiday Belle dress!!

Thanks guys Y'all are gonna make me blush via cyberspace

It felt sooo good to have people feel that her dress was superior to store-bought and the princesses really made a big deal out of it (even though she wouldn't say one single word to them). Our bellman told her "I see hundreds of Princesses a day, but you are prettiest and most elegant I have seen in a long time. I mean that."

She was so proud that everytime in EPCOT she saw something pretty, she would say, "can you take my picture over there?" I never intended for her to wear it both days but when she woke up she asked if she could wear it again. She said "I like it when people say how pretty my dress is". She would never speak to any one of all those people, probably hundreds who spoke to her over 24 hours (even though I said "say thank you" 10,000 times) but each time she stood a little taller and smiled a little bigger. To be able to give her that was worth every dime the trip the cost and 1000x more......now I'm teary eyed. And, for the 300th time.....I owe it ALL to you guys, each and every one of you, for encouraging us beginners and giving us your work to aspire to.

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

I haven't been able to post lately, but I wanted to share the quick costumes I made for my son and a teacher at his preschool for their Thanksgiving Feast and play on Friday. Please keep in mind my son was the gray pilgrim, and that is why he is dressed differently, and I had a weekend to complete the turkey costume.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

question alert I have a Singer serger from Wallyworld - I can not get it to make a rolled hem to save my life! what settings do you put the tension at? And it is a 3 thread or 4 thread gig? If 3 thread do I take out the left needle or the right? I would like to use the rolled hem on the edges of the ruffles for the feliz for DD but can't get it right. I would also like to do it for ballet skirts for same DD. Help me please!

 

[Cibahwewah]

That's a bummer. Why is it that people just can't be accepting of what others enjoy and be happy for them. Does it really start at age 6????

I think it starts at 4 or 5. I think it really bothers me that it was a friend who said it not just some random punk at school. I do have to wonder if she wasn't a bit jelous too.

When DD wore her Cars dress last week, she told me a day or two later "Hannah doesn't like Cars, she like princesses, can you make me a princess dress?" I told her I don't care what Hannah (a girl in her class that she has told me several times about, always something negative) likes, what matters is what YOU like. I would love to make her a dress out of princess print fabric, but not for that reason. So, do I make the dress or not? I guess I could but possibly wait a while to give it to her. I don't want her to think she needs to dress according to someone else's rules. She's 3!!!

Also, not Disney related, but here are the A-line and ruffled easy fits set that I made for DD for Thanksgiving:

 

[froggy33]

Looks like the only days we may run into you is on 12/9 (it's our free day and we may or may not go to MK that day) or on your way to Akershus on 12/10. Otherwise, we have a different schedule. Bummer!

Our schedule is:

12/5: arrive, no plans, but maybe MK
12/6: DHS (no dining plans)
12/7: MK--breakfast at CP
12/8: Epcot--11:00 breakfast/lunch at Akershus
12/9: free day--dinner at 1900 PF
12/10: Epcot--but breakfast at Cape May Cafe first
12/11: MK--dinner at the castle
12/12: leave

Isn't that funny, we'll be there the same exact days and have a totally different schedule. Thursday and Friday are our free days, so I have little idea what we'll do those days. Have a great trip!!!

Too cute!!

 

[froggy33]

Finished up another one! Only 2 more and a petti to go!!
This is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I love the Lion King! I'll put Pumba on the other leg eventually. The appliques on the Vida were done "by hand" The Timon (and Pumba) are machine.

Thanks for looking! Everyone have a great - short week!

Jessica

 

[NaeNae]

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

 

[froggy33]

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

Those are soooo cute!! I love the way you used the snowflake embroidery on the jeans!

Okay, no I really need to go to bed!!

Jessica

 

[VBAndrea]

Since I'm not writing a trip report for our October trip, I'll post this video on here. This is what happened when Drizella saw Arminda in her Drizella dress. Then, when Anastasia saw Lydia in her Anastasia dress.

It was GREAT!!!

OMG!!!! That made me start my day with a smile. Thanks you so much for posting that. Absolutely awesome!

Can I ask you ladies a ?

My daughter has two Cars pillowcase dresses and she would like to wear them when we go to WDW but we are going in December. Would it look weird if I put the dresses over jeans? I don't sew so the Jeans would just be plain. Please be honest, thoughts?

I plan on layering everything in December. I'm just putting most things over leggings since they are warm and comfy and am bringing long and short sleeved shirts. So no, it would not look weird at all.

Okay...you go to Disney for 3 days, come back, and all %@&# has broken loose on the boards
I just had to share something neat that happened. While waiting for the monorail at the GF another little girl came up to DD in her Belle dress. The little girl had on a beautiful custom Cinderella that her grandmother had made her. When we got to BBB, the little girl was there and she and DD sat down beside each other to wait. Mother after mother walked into BBB, went thru the dresses available for purchase, and then came over to the two of us (me and the other mom) and asked us each, individually, where they could get THAT dress for their daughters? It was the most wonderful feeling to know that I had created something for my daughter that others wished they could have

As far as getting take a picture of Belle in her holiday dress with DD, we waited in line multiple times and failed. However....as Belle was leaving one of the times she saw DD. She brought Beast over and said "Look Beast, she is wearing my dress. How beautiful she is!". IT MADE HER TRIP!!! Then, when she met Belle the next day at Akershus, Belle went on and on over her dress and how much it was like her own. So, while Mommy would have loved to have had that picture, DD was more thrilled with what actually happened. And, Jasmine & Mulan both made her twirl when she met them and told her how much she looked like their friend Belle. So....I had to share a few pics from the trip...and thanks again guys for giving me the strength to think I could do this

twirling at the GF

riding Cindy's horse

in the UK

talking to Belle about her dress

Great photos and glad Belle at least got to see dd.

Ok, I've finished up a few things that I wanted to share.

First, for a big give.

This was for my DD to wear to church today. I ran out of time and didn't get to stitch this out in the way that I had hoped. But I was determined to use the smocked insert. I knew I could stitch up a simply sweet really quick so I ended up doing this last night. She loved it and we both received several compliments, so I guess it ended up ok.

Both are fantastic!

I am feeling chatty tonight so I will post some pictures of the stuff I did for our recent trip.

Shirts hanging up in the room

closeup of Ethan's pirate shirt and vest

Ethan wearing his Cars bowling shirt

At Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.
I made Ethan's shirt and vest and DH's vest

Abby in her Pirate shirt at Downtown Disney

DH loved his Jack Skellington Shirt Thank you Heather Sue for a great design!

Ethan at the Polynesian wearing his Pirate shirt

At the Magic Kingdom on our last day.
DD and I are wearing matching tunics DH has his Jack Skellington shirt on again. He loved it so much he did laundry so he could wear it again. DS has on some shorts I embroidered. This picture was taken after we got our hair fixed at the barber shop.

We all shirts to go with DH's Jack Skellington shirt we wore them on our travel day down to Disney but unfortunately I don't have a picture. I had Sally, DD wore Jack Skellington and DS's shirt had Zero. The designs stitched out really nicely. I need to get a picture.

Thanks for sharing the photos. I love seeing boy clothes since I have a ds. I have a nice collection of bowling shirts going for him as well.

Ok, so this isn't sewing related but I'm needing some opinions on a room color for DS!

I found him trying to climb out of his crib today, so it looks like I maybe moving him to a toddler bed soon. Mind you he is late compared to his sisters climbing out of the crib!: So I need to get his room ready and BOYISH!!! He is in a PINK room right now Poor kiddo, what can I say but 3rd child. lol

So DO I go with a Blue or green wall color. He LOVESSSSS Cars and trains, so I will accent with that. My dad has his old transportation quilt that HIS grandmother made him. He is giving that to DS. I was going to go look at big Lots tomorrow, they had blackout curtains for $10, and there was a Navy color. So If I get the navy curtains, do I go with a softer blue, or a green. If I do green, what shade? I need some ideas please, he is the only boy. The girls were so much easier, lol. Thanks

His furniture is OAK!

I would go with blue simply b/c greens can be difficult. I think so many greens look too minty colored, which I'm personally not fond of.

I haven't been able to post lately, but I wanted to share the quick costumes I made for my son and a teacher at his preschool for their Thanksgiving Feast and play on Friday. Please keep in mind my son was the gray pilgrim, and that is why he is dressed differently, and I had a weekend to complete the turkey costume.

Soc ute!

When DD wore her Cars dress last week, she told me a day or two later "Hannah doesn't like Cars, she like princesses, can you make me a princess dress?" I told her I don't care what Hannah (a girl in her class that she has told me several times about, always something negative) likes, what matters is what YOU like. I would love to make her a dress out of princess print fabric, but not for that reason. So, do I make the dress or not? I guess I could but possibly wait a while to give it to her. I don't want her to think she needs to dress according to someone else's rules. She's 3!!!

Also, not Disney related, but here are the A-line and ruffled easy fits set that I made for DD for Thanksgiving:

Very cute!

Finished up another one! Only 2 more and a petti to go!!
This is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I love the Lion King! I'll put Pumba on the other leg eventually. The appliques on the Vida were done "by hand" The Timon (and Pumba) are machine.

Thanks for looking! Everyone have a great - short week!

Jessica

GORGEOUS!!!! I am currently finishing up Tusker house outfits. Just need buttons on ds's Bowling Shirt and have most all of dd's Vida to complete. I love your Lion King theme. Awesome appliques.

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list

I'm so jealous! I wanted to do a bunch of Easy fit pj bottoms for our trip, but they're on the back burner b/c I'm behind schedule.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Ok, so this isn't sewing related but I'm needing some opinions on a room color for DS!

All of my walls are white.

It felt sooo good to have people feel that her dress was superior to store-bought and the princesses really made a big deal out of it (even though she wouldn't say one single word to them). Our bellman told her "I see hundreds of Princesses a day, but you are prettiest and most elegant I have seen in a long time. I mean that."

She was so proud that everytime in EPCOT she saw something pretty, she would say, "can you take my picture over there?" I never intended for her to wear it both days but when she woke up she asked if she could wear it again. She said "I like it when people say how pretty my dress is". She would never speak to any one of all those people, probably hundreds who spoke to her over 24 hours (even though I said "say thank you" 10,000 times) but each time she stood a little taller and smiled a little bigger. To be able to give her that was worth every dime the trip the cost and 1000x more......now I'm teary eyed. And, for the 300th time.....I owe it ALL to you guys, each and every one of you, for encouraging us beginners and giving us your work to aspire to.

I haven't been able to post lately, but I wanted to share the quick costumes I made for my son and a teacher at his preschool for their Thanksgiving Feast and play on Friday. Please keep in mind my son was the gray pilgrim, and that is why he is dressed differently, and I had a weekend to complete the turkey costume.

So cute!!! Love the turkey!

When DD wore her Cars dress last week, she told me a day or two later "Hannah doesn't like Cars, she like princesses, can you make me a princess dress?" I told her I don't care what Hannah (a girl in her class that she has told me several times about, always something negative) likes, what matters is what YOU like. I would love to make her a dress out of princess print fabric, but not for that reason. So, do I make the dress or not? I guess I could but possibly wait a while to give it to her. I don't want her to think she needs to dress according to someone else's rules. She's 3!!!

Also, not Disney related, but here are the A-line and ruffled easy fits set that I made for DD for Thanksgiving:

So sorry you are dealing with this at 3. Love that A-Line!

Finished up another one! Only 2 more and a petti to go!!
This is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I love the Lion King! I'll put Pumba on the other leg eventually. The appliques on the Vida were done "by hand" The Timon (and Pumba) are machine.

Thanks for looking! Everyone have a great - short week!

Jessica

WOW!!!! Stunning! Love all the fabrics you used.

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

Those easy fits look so cozy. Love the Christmas outfits! Love the snowflakes!

 

[revrob]

Ok, so this isn't sewing related but I'm needing some opinions on a room color for DS!

I found him trying to climb out of his crib today, so it looks like I maybe moving him to a toddler bed soon. Mind you he is late compared to his sisters climbing out of the crib! So I need to get his room ready and BOYISH!!! He is in a PINK room right now. Poor kiddo, what can I say but 3rd child. lol

So DO I go with a Blue or green wall color. He LOVESSSSS Cars and trains, so I will accent with that. My dad has his old transportation quilt that HIS grandmother made him. He is giving that to DS. I was going to go look at big Lots tomorrow, they had blackout curtains for $10, and there was a Navy color. So If I get the navy curtains, do I go with a softer blue, or a green. If I do green, what shade? I need some ideas please, he is the only boy. The girls were so much easier, lol. Thanks

His furniture is OAK!

I always love kinda sage green, blue & brown together. I think it's masculine looking but isn't babyish so it will grow with him. Just my thought.

It felt sooo good to have people feel that her dress was superior to store-bought and the princesses really made a big deal out of it (even though she wouldn't say one single word to them). Our bellman told her "I see hundreds of Princesses a day, but you are prettiest and most elegant I have seen in a long time. I mean that."

She was so proud that everytime in EPCOT she saw something pretty, she would say, "can you take my picture over there?" I never intended for her to wear it both days but when she woke up she asked if she could wear it again. She said "I like it when people say how pretty my dress is". She would never speak to any one of all those people, probably hundreds who spoke to her over 24 hours (even though I said "say thank you" 10,000 times) but each time she stood a little taller and smiled a little bigger. To be able to give her that was worth every dime the trip the cost and 1000x more......now I'm teary eyed. And, for the 300th time.....I owe it ALL to you guys, each and every one of you, for encouraging us beginners and giving us your work to aspire to.

That just made me cry! What an amazing story! THAT'S why we do this, isn't it? To make our children happy. I REALLY needed to hear that story this morning. Thank so much for reminding me exactly why I love this hobby so much!

I haven't been able to post lately, but I wanted to share the quick costumes I made for my son and a teacher at his preschool for their Thanksgiving Feast and play on Friday. Please keep in mind my son was the gray pilgrim, and that is why he is dressed differently, and I had a weekend to complete the turkey costume.

Those are GREAT!

When DD wore her Cars dress last week, she told me a day or two later "Hannah doesn't like Cars, she like princesses, can you make me a princess dress?" I told her I don't care what Hannah (a girl in her class that she has told me several times about, always something negative) likes, what matters is what YOU like. I would love to make her a dress out of princess print fabric, but not for that reason. So, do I make the dress or not? I guess I could but possibly wait a while to give it to her. I don't want her to think she needs to dress according to someone else's rules. She's 3!!!

Also, not Disney related, but here are the A-line and ruffled easy fits set that I made for DD for Thanksgiving:

Those turned out really cute!

As far as the princess dress... maybe you can just leave the previous conversation out of the equation. Maybe just say to her - "I'm going to make you a dress. Would you like to go with me to pick out the fabric that I use to make the dress?" Or "I'm gonna make you a dress, what would you like for it to look like?" and let HER decide.

Too cute!!

Thanks!

Finished up another one! Only 2 more and a petti to go!!
This is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I love the Lion King! I'll put Pumba on the other leg eventually. The appliques on the Vida were done "by hand" The Timon (and Pumba) are machine.

Thanks for looking! Everyone have a great - short week!

Jessica

That is fabulous! Your applique skills are great!

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

Holy easy fits! Thats a lot of flannel!
Great job finishing them up!
I really like the outfits with the Christmas fabric - really cute! Love the embroidery on the legs!

 

[mom2rtk]

Belle has an extremely busy schedule for the parties. She has the meet and greet, 4 or 5 christmas storytimes, and 2 parades to fit in 5 hours. So, they are constantly moving her once she gets to the line. I had an extremely tired princess (she actually fell asleep in the hub during fireworks) because we got on the train Wednesday night at 9:30 and she didn't fall asleep til after midnight, plus she isn't my nightowl to start with - she's my earlybird. We waited in line for almost an hour and a half to see Santa so after that I was begging her to stay in lines. The first time we got in line to see Belle we were in for about 15 mintues when the CM said, Belle has to leave, she will be back in 50 minutes. Catie didn't want to wait in line for Snow White so we left to ride rides (which were all walk-on over and over). The next time we saw the line, it was impossibly long, Snow White was there, and I could not convince her that if we got in line, Belle would be back. The last time, we were heading into the back of Fantasyland from Liberty Square right as Belle was walking away. That was when Belle saw DD and came over to her but her handlers were moving her extremely quickly and didn't even want her to com over to her so asking for a picture was out of the question. If Catie had been older and that wasn't our only MK time, we would probably have stood it out. But she didn't want to spend all that time not riding rides. My suggestion would be to be waiting for Belle before the party starts. We got Queen of Hearts & Alice as they were walking to the Tea Cups within minutes of the party starting and they were great.

WOW! What a wonderful moment that really was. I really do dislike the way they switch the characters out like that.... it makes it SO hard if you are looking for someone specific. It sounds like you found a good balance though between rides and character fun. And I'm so glad she got her moment for Belle to see the beautiful gown! You should be very proud!

 

[mom2rtk]

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

These are adorable! I'm loving the snowflakes on the pants! And congrats on getting all those pants done! I still need to make christmas pj's for my 16 year old son. It's the ONLY thing I get to sew for my boys!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi all! Remember me? I have been so busy lately I can barely even lurk! I am sewing some. Making the kids Thanksgiving outfits. They are turning out cute...sorry to say you guys probably won't see until after Turkey day!

We have been running so much lately...Katie is playing basketball now. That is a new thing for her. She thought she wanted to try something new, but I never knew she really knows nothing about the game. So she is learning as she goes. Her first game is tomorrow night and she can't wait.

Do any of you take Zumba classes? I am taking it at my YMCA and it is so much fun and man does it melt the pounds off! I am going 3 times a week now and LOVE it! I highly recommend it to anybody looking for a fun way to workout. It takes a while to get the steps, but once you do,,,FUN, FUN, FUN!

Anyway...I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving. I am again thankful for all of you guys and all you have brought to my life. I am thankful for the chance we have all had to help others with our Big Give and all the support we all offer each other. I am thankful for all of the kind words and prayers I recieved this year after my Granny passed. I am thankful we have been able to welcome new bundles of joy into our group and look forward to seeing the others to come! Thankful for all the new "members" of our addiction and can't wait to see how many more we get this next year! Have a good one!

 

[princessmom29]

question alert I have a Singer serger from Wallyworld - I can not get it to make a rolled hem to save my life! what settings do you put the tension at? And it is a 3 thread or 4 thread gig? If 3 thread do I take out the left needle or the right? I would like to use the rolled hem on the edges of the ruffles for the feliz for DD but can't get it right. I would also like to do it for ballet skirts for same DD. Help me please!

I use the settings that are in the manual and it works fine. Are you flipping the knife up and changing the settings on the strike plate( that little lever has to be flipped)If you still have your manual look at the section on rolled hems. It gives instructions on how to move all the stuff to get it right. It took me sevearl tries to figure out waht I was not doing right. It is a 3 thread, but I cannot remember which needle to take out. When I get home I will look at the manual and give you a step by step if you need it.

 

[bear_mom]

That is SO CUTE! Really worth the effort to make those special dresses, wasn't it? AWESOME!


Ok, I've finished up a few things that I wanted to share.

First, for a big give.

This was for my DD to wear to church today. I ran out of time and didn't get to stitch this out in the way that I had hoped. But I was determined to use the smocked insert. I knew I could stitch up a simply sweet really quick so I ended up doing this last night. She loved it and we both received several compliments, so I guess it ended up ok.

Both are cute, love the fabric choices.

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

Those snowflakes are great.

Emily

 

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My DD had on a quilted jacket I made her about a year ago at school yesterday with mostly Disney fabrics. One of her friends told her Pooh is for babies. They are 6 years old. I told DD I would make her one with all dogs.

Ignore the overcritical friend, that jacket is gorgeous! Maybe explain to DD that there are different reasons people say something like that. Like, 1. They are jealsous. 2. They just don't happen to like something, and haven't yet learned that everyone likes something different, and that's part of what makes us interesting. 2. They're just a generally unhappy person. Encourage your DD to wear what she likes, and maybe give her a few "comebacks" in case a mean spirited comment comes her way.

I think our lines got crossed here or something.

I'm a bit upset that the first time I've been here in weeks I seem to have managed to unintentionally hurt someone, so I think maybe I should just step back for a while and reassess.

Marah, please don't step back, I've missed you- your talent, your perspective, your compassion, your humor. I immediately saw exactly what you meant, I think what you said just may have been misinterpreted. Please don't take it personally, and stick around!

That is SO CUTE! Really worth the effort to make those special dresses, wasn't it? AWESOME!


Ok, I've finished up a few things that I wanted to share.

First, for a big give.

This was for my DD to wear to church today. I ran out of time and didn't get to stitch this out in the way that I had hoped. But I was determined to use the smocked insert. I knew I could stitch up a simply sweet really quick so I ended up doing this last night. She loved it and we both received several compliments, so I guess it ended up ok.

So cute! I really love both, but the Thanksgiving dress turned out perfect!

I am feeling chatty tonight so I will post some pictures of the stuff I did for our recent trip.

Shirts hanging up in the room

closeup of Ethan's pirate shirt and vest

Ethan wearing his Cars bowling shirt

At Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.
I made Ethan's shirt and vest and DH's vest

Abby in her Pirate shirt at Downtown Disney

DH loved his Jack Skellington Shirt Thank you Heather Sue for a great design!

Ethan at the Polynesian wearing his Pirate shirt

At the Magic Kingdom on our last day.
DD and I are wearing matching tunics DH has his Jack Skellington shirt on again. He loved it so much he did laundry so he could wear it again. DS has on some shorts I embroidered. This picture was taken after we got our hair fixed at the barber shop.

We all shirts to go with DH's Jack Skellington shirt we wore them on our travel day down to Disney but unfortunately I don't have a picture. I had Sally, DD wore Jack Skellington and DS's shirt had Zero. The designs stitched out really nicely. I need to get a picture.

Tese are great! Especially love the bowling shirts!

Ok, so this isn't sewing related but I'm needing some opinions on a room color for DS!

I found him trying to climb out of his crib today, so it looks like I maybe moving him to a toddler bed soon. Mind you he is late compared to his sisters climbing out of the crib! So I need to get his room ready and BOYISH!!! He is in a PINK room right now. Poor kiddo, what can I say but 3rd child. lol

So DO I go with a Blue or green wall color. He LOVESSSSS Cars and trains, so I will accent with that. My dad has his old transportation quilt that HIS grandmother made him. He is giving that to DS. I was going to go look at big Lots tomorrow, they had blackout curtains for $10, and there was a Navy color. So If I get the navy curtains, do I go with a softer blue, or a green. If I do green, what shade? I need some ideas please, he is the only boy. The girls were so much easier, lol. Thanks

His furniture is OAK!

I vote for a sky blue, maybe w/ a touch of grey in it. It's a very calming color, and will work with everything!

I haven't been able to post lately, but I wanted to share the quick costumes I made for my son and a teacher at his preschool for their Thanksgiving Feast and play on Friday. Please keep in mind my son was the gray pilgrim, and that is why he is dressed differently, and I had a weekend to complete the turkey costume.

Those are soo cute!!

When DD wore her Cars dress last week, she told me a day or two later "Hannah doesn't like Cars, she like princesses, can you make me a princess dress?" I told her I don't care what Hannah (a girl in her class that she has told me several times about, always something negative) likes, what matters is what YOU like. I would love to make her a dress out of princess print fabric, but not for that reason. So, do I make the dress or not? I guess I could but possibly wait a while to give it to her. I don't want her to think she needs to dress according to someone else's rules. She's 3!!!

Also, not Disney related, but here are the A-line and ruffled easy fits set that I made for DD for Thanksgiving:

Ohh, sorry for the peer pressure thing, but what you made for Thanksgiving is adorable!

Finished up another one! Only 2 more and a petti to go!!
This is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I love the Lion King! I'll put Pumba on the other leg eventually. The appliques on the Vida were done "by hand" The Timon (and Pumba) are machine.

Thanks for looking! Everyone have a great - short week!

Jessica

Love, love, love, love, love, this!!!!!

Okay, I finished the 9 pairs of flannel easy fit pants that DD(GoofyG) cut out yesterday. I also finished 2 other pair of easy fits to finish up one outfit for each of the DGD's for our Disney trip. At least I finally feel like I've accomplished something. I can scratch these off of my to do list.

I hope you realize that you're making me feel lazy LOL. Those are great!