Disboutiquers Part 19 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[twob4him]

Since I haven't been sewing lately, I thought I would post what my mom made Megan for Valentine's Day. She made a corduroy jumper that is lined with cotton little heart fabric (I think I spied some a-lines in the same fabric upthread) and embroidered these cute little kissing bunnies. Their tails are tiny yoyos that she made from fuzzy fabric and sewed on. Megan just loves it and wore it to school the Friday before Valentine's Day and to church today:

This is Carla's newest pattern which is so easy! I wish I hadn't used the stripes for the upper ruffle but Megan loves it so I guess it's ok.

Can't wait until it's warm enough to wear it without a long sleeved shirt!

Sorry I haven't been keeping up as much as I like. I have been reading and admiring everything and praying for those who need it.

Adorable!! I LOVE the jumper and the Cathy Top!!!

 

[twob4him]

Well, I've got some more! Finished the Wall-E sets! Used some fabric that had the pillow panels. Carla's Bowling shirt for Caleb and a Vida for Ella.

Now I'm getting started on a Cutie Minnie vida for Ella. Got it all cut out - need to start the applique work. . . doing it by hand!

Oh gosh these are the most adorable matching outfits ever!!! I love them!!!

 

[twob4him]

Hello everyone!

HOPEFULLY I am back for good. I ended up in the hospital AGAIN after my appendectomy because I got an abscess (infection) and had to have a PICC line inserted and was getting IV antibiotics for three weeks at home. It has been out for almost two weeks and I am feeling better I had missed you all, but had been busy with all of that. I did manage to make Isabel a valentine's outfit - I pick up the pictures at Sears tomorrow, so I will hopefully be able to scan them and show them off!

I hope everyone is well! Not sure if I will be able to catch up, but I will try to go back and see all I missed in the month I was gone.

Glad you are feeling better!!!! Can't wait to see your pics!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Lori - The Wall-E outfits are just adorable. Great use of the fabric. I used that same fabric panel this past year for overalls but I cut out the wall-e and eve and put them on the overalls. I really like it. I haven't seen any of that fabric since.

Nini - so sorry that is happening at your DD's school. How very cruel. I hope you get some satisfaction and they do something about him this time.

I have been sewing for the past couple weeks. Still working on quilts but I took a break to make a BIG GIVE skirt (will post outfit when shirt is finished) but I thought I would post these now. I used the free 'Debut' pattern from YCMT. These were so fast and easy (and inexpensive to make).

I love them. I gave a couple of them to my DDs this weekend and they loved them too. I see more of these for gifts in the future.

Love em! Great job; very cool fabric combo

awesome bags! i used some of that same grayish silver fabric to make this bag for my aunt :

I really like your bags though. Will have to check that pattern out.

We spent the weekend installing new floor in our kitchen & boy is it nice to not be walking on the concrete anymore. We had to unexpectantly have a pipe replaced back in Oct that required them ripping out the floor through the whole kitchen. Hopefully now that its done I can get some sewing in tomorrow

Congrats on the new floor; love the bag- is it the Aivilo tote? I might have to get that pattern- really cute!

Hello everyone!

HOPEFULLY I am back for good. I ended up in the hospital AGAIN after my appendectomy because I got an abscess (infection) and had to have a PICC line inserted and was getting IV antibiotics for three weeks at home. It has been out for almost two weeks and I am feeling better I had missed you all, but had been busy with all of that. I did manage to make Isabel a valentine's outfit - I pick up the pictures at Sears tomorrow, so I will hopefully be able to scan them and show them off!

I hope everyone is well! Not sure if I will be able to catch up, but I will try to go back and see all I missed in the month I was gone.

Oh no, sure hope you're healed up now; not fun, especially w/ a new baby. So sorry you've had to go through all this.

Ok I am just ready for this month to be over already. I think I am going to set up my little crafting area this weekend so I can sew up the new CarlaC pattern it looks super cute and simple, easy to sew up. I know that Peach would love it and look really cute in it.

I need to sew new things for her.... Poor thing. Another one of her friends died last week. In three months they have had 7 deaths at her school (four of them being a family. so so sad...) Friday there was a email sent out (since there was limited details), and today a formal letter that went out school wide. One of Georgia's little friends that is a grade below her (1st grade) was killed by her mother. They found them Friday morning in bed. Oh its so awful.

This one is hitting her a bit differently emotionally since she was rather close to her at school. The mother always said no to play dates to anyone that asked so we didn't get to know her more than just at school. But Peach played with her and talked about her since meeting her last year when the little girl started. She didn't believe it at first, and then yelled an angry "NO" and held back tears and came home and slept. She did her typical going silent after any emotional bad news (deaths, leaving, moves etc) and got to doing her homework rather quickly after waking up. It was the tears that really got to me. I had to fight them back myself to actually see my baby girl having emotion about this. She was a bit more easily upset tonight and angry so I kept things very routine and normal for her. Not to mention my mom was here over the weekend and left today, so that threw her off a bit too.

Im going to talk to the office in the morning after school starts about if she gets upset or angry and aggressive (more than normal) to give me a call.

Its just so sad and horrible, I just don't understand how a mother can do that to her child. I won't go into many details, because its just so awful. but the paper said she left a note, but didn't say what was written, and that they died from an over dose on pain pills..... If you could just say a prayer for the family tonight, and hug your babies.

Oh honey, I'm so, so sorry Georgia's having to go through this. How completely senselesss. I can't even imagine a school losing 7 kids in one year; it seems unfathomable to me. It must be awful for all of you. I'll be praying for you.

 

[minnie2]

Ok I"m new here so please be gentle.

I am a very beginner sewer - very beginner hehe. I have done some things, but I'll never be on Project Runway haha.

Anyway - I found a pattern for a Cinderella dress.....bought the fabric....and now am scared out of my ever lovin mind because I dont know if I can do this. Can you guys help me out? Do you know of an easy pattern for a cinderella dress....??

I'm trying to be the fairy godmother here for my DD, but my magic wand is not working!

Vester

Welcome! I agree with what Keli said CarlaC's patterns are so easy cute and fun to make! Best of all you get a wide range of sizes with each pattern. Good luck and enjoy sewing!

Welcome!!! First off, you will love it here! Everyone is sooo great. Such talent all the way around, sewing, friends, everything!

Second, I suggest as will many others CarlaC's patterns from you can make this website. I know many will have their favorites they will post. Carla's patterns are AWESOME! I was scared of patterns when I first started and bought one of hers and whipped up a bunch of outfits and dresses for my dd in no time! Very detailed and lots of pictures, just simple. Love them.

Enjoy it, don't worry about the wand, hunny, soon you won't even need it. hehe you will have the know how and the only magic you will need or want is the Disney kind!

Ok I am just ready for this month to be over already. I think I am going to set up my little crafting area this weekend so I can sew up the new CarlaC pattern it looks super cute and simple, easy to sew up. I know that Peach would love it and look really cute in it.

I need to sew new things for her.... Poor thing. Another one of her friends died last week. In three months they have had 7 deaths at her school (four of them being a family. so so sad...) Friday there was a email sent out (since there was limited details), and today a formal letter that went out school wide. One of Georgia's little friends that is a grade below her (1st grade) was killed by her mother. They found them Friday morning in bed. Oh its so awful.

This one is hitting her a bit differently emotionally since she was rather close to her at school. The mother always said no to play dates to anyone that asked so we didn't get to know her more than just at school. But Peach played with her and talked about her since meeting her last year when the little girl started. She didn't believe it at first, and then yelled an angry "NO" and held back tears and came home and slept. She did her typical going silent after any emotional bad news (deaths, leaving, moves etc) and got to doing her homework rather quickly after waking up. It was the tears that really got to me. I had to fight them back myself to actually see my baby girl having emotion about this. She was a bit more easily upset tonight and angry so I kept things very routine and normal for her. Not to mention my mom was here over the weekend and left today, so that threw her off a bit too.

Im going to talk to the office in the morning after school starts about if she gets upset or angry and aggressive (more than normal) to give me a call.

Its just so sad and horrible, I just don't understand how a mother can do that to her child. I won't go into many details, because its just so awful. but the paper said she left a note, but didn't say what was written, and that they died from an over dose on pain pills..... If you could just say a prayer for the family tonight, and hug your babies.

OMG that is horrible! Poor Peach! There were 2 deaths in my kids school both 1st graders and every time it just breaks my heart!!!

LOVE all the new stuff! The bag the WallE, Steph Love little Megan!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hello everyone!

HOPEFULLY I am back for good. I ended up in the hospital AGAIN after my appendectomy because I got an abscess (infection) and had to have a PICC line inserted and was getting IV antibiotics for three weeks at home. It has been out for almost two weeks and I am feeling better I had missed you all, but had been busy with all of that. I did manage to make Isabel a valentine's outfit - I pick up the pictures at Sears tomorrow, so I will hopefully be able to scan them and show them off!

I hope everyone is well! Not sure if I will be able to catch up, but I will try to go back and see all I missed in the month I was gone.

UGH! I hope you are feeling much better and on the way to a full recovery!

Ok I"m new here so please be gentle.

I am a very beginner sewer - very beginner hehe. I have done some things, but I'll never be on Project Runway haha.

Anyway - I found a pattern for a Cinderella dress.....bought the fabric....and now am scared out of my ever lovin mind because I dont know if I can do this. Can you guys help me out? Do you know of an easy pattern for a cinderella dress....??

I'm trying to be the fairy godmother here for my DD, but my magic wand is not working!

Vester

WELCOME! We all started somewhere and we have all been very scared of a pattern at one time or another. I agree, any CarlaC patterns will get you going in no time and she makes us all look like pros! I know that there have been princess makeovers of one of her patterns that several of these guys have done that would make it easier than a commercial pattern.

Good luck and welcome to the addiction!

Ok I am just ready for this month to be over already. I think I am going to set up my little crafting area this weekend so I can sew up the new CarlaC pattern it looks super cute and simple, easy to sew up. I know that Peach would love it and look really cute in it.

I need to sew new things for her.... Poor thing. Another one of her friends died last week. In three months they have had 7 deaths at her school (four of them being a family. so so sad...) Friday there was a email sent out (since there was limited details), and today a formal letter that went out school wide. One of Georgia's little friends that is a grade below her (1st grade) was killed by her mother. They found them Friday morning in bed. Oh its so awful.

This one is hitting her a bit differently emotionally since she was rather close to her at school. The mother always said no to play dates to anyone that asked so we didn't get to know her more than just at school. But Peach played with her and talked about her since meeting her last year when the little girl started. She didn't believe it at first, and then yelled an angry "NO" and held back tears and came home and slept. She did her typical going silent after any emotional bad news (deaths, leaving, moves etc) and got to doing her homework rather quickly after waking up. It was the tears that really got to me. I had to fight them back myself to actually see my baby girl having emotion about this. She was a bit more easily upset tonight and angry so I kept things very routine and normal for her. Not to mention my mom was here over the weekend and left today, so that threw her off a bit too.

Im going to talk to the office in the morning after school starts about if she gets upset or angry and aggressive (more than normal) to give me a call.

Its just so sad and horrible, I just don't understand how a mother can do that to her child. I won't go into many details, because its just so awful. but the paper said she left a note, but didn't say what was written, and that they died from an over dose on pain pills..... If you could just say a prayer for the family tonight, and hug your babies.

Kell - you have had one crazy month! I too hope that March gets here and comes in like a lamb for you and Gerogia! Give her a big hug for all of us! My kids have been through lots of death, but never of a friend, so I can't imagine what that must be like for her. I will say a special prayer for you both!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Ok I am just ready for this month to be over already. I think I am going to set up my little crafting area this weekend so I can sew up the new CarlaC pattern it looks super cute and simple, easy to sew up. I know that Peach would love it and look really cute in it.

I need to sew new things for her.... Poor thing. Another one of her friends died last week. In three months they have had 7 deaths at her school (four of them being a family. so so sad...) Friday there was a email sent out (since there was limited details), and today a formal letter that went out school wide. One of Georgia's little friends that is a grade below her (1st grade) was killed by her mother. They found them Friday morning in bed. Oh its so awful.

This one is hitting her a bit differently emotionally since she was rather close to her at school. The mother always said no to play dates to anyone that asked so we didn't get to know her more than just at school. But Peach played with her and talked about her since meeting her last year when the little girl started. She didn't believe it at first, and then yelled an angry "NO" and held back tears and came home and slept. She did her typical going silent after any emotional bad news (deaths, leaving, moves etc) and got to doing her homework rather quickly after waking up. It was the tears that really got to me. I had to fight them back myself to actually see my baby girl having emotion about this. She was a bit more easily upset tonight and angry so I kept things very routine and normal for her. Not to mention my mom was here over the weekend and left today, so that threw her off a bit too.

Im going to talk to the office in the morning after school starts about if she gets upset or angry and aggressive (more than normal) to give me a call.

Its just so sad and horrible, I just don't understand how a mother can do that to her child. I won't go into many details, because its just so awful. but the paper said she left a note, but didn't say what was written, and that they died from an over dose on pain pills..... If you could just say a prayer for the family tonight, and hug your babies.

Reading this broke my heart for your daughter. It's so sad to lose a friend when you are so young. I lost one of my best friends when I was about 9 (he was shot by another friend) and I still think about him to this day. I can't believe that anyone could do that to thier child. I'll be saying a prayer for your daughter that she will feel peace and love while she's dealing with all of these emotions.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I'm excited!!! You are going to have fun! I know a great digitizer, if you want her name, just let me know!

I think I have heard of her before...hmm...what's her name....it should be on the tip of my tounge!

Congrats on the new machine, don't forget to post pictures!

Thanks! I can't wait to get with it! I have to do some rearranging in the house. My computer is upstairs right now, so I have to relocate it downstairs. As luck would have it, there is no where to put it in my current sewing room, so the kids' playroom and my sewing room will be getting switched...I get a bigger room now! Actually, I will be glad to get the computer out of my bedroom! It drives me nuts in here!

Two years ago, we took DD out of public school because she was getting her life threatened by a class mate for being 'mixed'. He told her she didn't deserve to live. They were in the 2nd grade!

The school did not take it serious, and after repeated complaints and threatened legal action, they moved her to another class. Which actually made the bully's point...you can't mess with him!

Now, two years later, we put her back in public school so I could concentrate on her brother and his special needs education. The boy is BACK!!!!!!

She came home from school today and told me they have a new student. It is the same boy from 2 years ago, and this time he is making threats...very specific... to SEVERAL kids in her class. I am beyond livid!

I have a very strongly worded email I am getting ready to send to teacher, principal, school superintendent and our attorney... I just needed to cool down a bit first!



Thanks for letting me rant...now back to our regularly scheduled discussions.

Nini

Rant away! That is insane! I hope this all gets resolved soon for your poor little one! UGH! I hate bullies!!!!!

Lori - The Wall-E outfits are just adorable. Great use of the fabric. I used that same fabric panel this past year for overalls but I cut out the wall-e and eve and put them on the overalls. I really like it. I haven't seen any of that fabric since.

Nini - so sorry that is happening at your DD's school. How very cruel. I hope you get some satisfaction and they do something about him this time.

I have been sewing for the past couple weeks. Still working on quilts but I took a break to make a BIG GIVE skirt (will post outfit when shirt is finished) but I thought I would post these now. I used the free 'Debut' pattern from YCMT. These were so fast and easy (and inexpensive to make).

I love them. I gave a couple of them to my DDs this weekend and they loved them too. I see more of these for gifts in the future.

awesome bags! i used some of that same grayish silver fabric to make this bag for my aunt :

I really like your bags though. Will have to check that pattern out.

We spent the weekend installing new floor in our kitchen & boy is it nice to not be walking on the concrete anymore. We had to unexpectantly have a pipe replaced back in Oct that required them ripping out the floor through the whole kitchen. Hopefully now that its done I can get some sewing in tomorrow

Love all of the purses you two made! Very pretty!


Lori---lost your quote! LOVE THE WALL-E OUTFITS! My kids would go bonkers for those!

 

[Granna4679]

Moonk's Mom - Congrats on the new machine. Looks/sounds like a fantastic deal on the price.

Stephres - I really like Megan's bunny dress. And the Cathy top too. I think the stripes are really cute on it.

I LUV THESE!!! I just love your fabric combos too... what a great job! Can you link to the pattern, I can't seem to find it on YCMT?

TIA!
-Laura

Laura - I tried to find a direct link just now and don't see one either. I signed up for the Newsletter and they sent this one to me. Look at the top of the home page on YCMT and you will see the box that says if you sign up, you get the free download. It was really easy.

awesome bags! i used some of that same grayish silver fabric to make this bag for my aunt :

I really like your bags though. Will have to check that pattern out.

We spent the weekend installing new floor in our kitchen & boy is it nice to not be walking on the concrete anymore. We had to unexpectantly have a pipe replaced back in Oct that required them ripping out the floor through the whole kitchen. Hopefully now that its done I can get some sewing in tomorrow

Ohhhhh....I love how the fabric looks on this purse too. Now that I know I can make them, I am going to venture out to the other purses available. I love them.

Hello everyone!

HOPEFULLY I am back for good. I ended up in the hospital AGAIN after my appendectomy because I got an abscess (infection) and had to have a PICC line inserted and was getting IV antibiotics for three weeks at home. It has been out for almost two weeks and I am feeling better I had missed you all, but had been busy with all of that. I did manage to make Isabel a valentine's outfit - I pick up the pictures at Sears tomorrow, so I will hopefully be able to scan them and show them off!

I hope everyone is well! Not sure if I will be able to catch up, but I will try to go back and see all I missed in the month I was gone.

Hope you are on the mend now. Can't wait to see the valentine's outfit.

Ok I"m new here so please be gentle.

I am a very beginner sewer - very beginner hehe. I have done some things, but I'll never be on Project Runway haha.

Anyway - I found a pattern for a Cinderella dress.....bought the fabric....and now am scared out of my ever lovin mind because I dont know if I can do this. Can you guys help me out? Do you know of an easy pattern for a cinderella dress....??

I'm trying to be the fairy godmother here for my DD, but my magic wand is not working!

Vester

Welcome. And of course, I think everyone is going to agree that if you start with CarlaC patterns, you can't go wrong.

Ok I am just ready for this month to be over already. I think I am going to set up my little crafting area this weekend so I can sew up the new CarlaC pattern it looks super cute and simple, easy to sew up. I know that Peach would love it and look really cute in it.

I need to sew new things for her.... Poor thing. Another one of her friends died last week. In three months they have had 7 deaths at her school (four of them being a family. so so sad...) Friday there was a email sent out (since there was limited details), and today a formal letter that went out school wide. One of Georgia's little friends that is a grade below her (1st grade) was killed by her mother. They found them Friday morning in bed. Oh its so awful.

This one is hitting her a bit differently emotionally since she was rather close to her at school. The mother always said no to play dates to anyone that asked so we didn't get to know her more than just at school. But Peach played with her and talked about her since meeting her last year when the little girl started. She didn't believe it at first, and then yelled an angry "NO" and held back tears and came home and slept. She did her typical going silent after any emotional bad news (deaths, leaving, moves etc) and got to doing her homework rather quickly after waking up. It was the tears that really got to me. I had to fight them back myself to actually see my baby girl having emotion about this. She was a bit more easily upset tonight and angry so I kept things very routine and normal for her. Not to mention my mom was here over the weekend and left today, so that threw her off a bit too.

Im going to talk to the office in the morning after school starts about if she gets upset or angry and aggressive (more than normal) to give me a call.

Its just so sad and horrible, I just don't understand how a mother can do that to her child. I won't go into many details, because its just so awful. but the paper said she left a note, but didn't say what was written, and that they died from an over dose on pain pills..... If you could just say a prayer for the family tonight, and hug your babies.

So sorry....my heart just breaks for her.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hello everyone!

HOPEFULLY I am back for good. I ended up in the hospital AGAIN after my appendectomy because I got an abscess (infection) and had to have a PICC line inserted and was getting IV antibiotics for three weeks at home. It has been out for almost two weeks and I am feeling better I had missed you all, but had been busy with all of that. I did manage to make Isabel a valentine's outfit - I pick up the pictures at Sears tomorrow, so I will hopefully be able to scan them and show them off!

I hope everyone is well! Not sure if I will be able to catch up, but I will try to go back and see all I missed in the month I was gone.

I hope you are on the mend and that the infections are gone forever. Glad to see you posting again. You were missed.

Ok I"m new here so please be gentle.

I am a very beginner sewer - very beginner hehe. I have done some things, but I'll never be on Project Runway haha.

Anyway - I found a pattern for a Cinderella dress.....bought the fabric....and now am scared out of my ever lovin mind because I dont know if I can do this. Can you guys help me out? Do you know of an easy pattern for a cinderella dress....??

I'm trying to be the fairy godmother here for my DD, but my magic wand is not working!

Vester

Welcome and along with everyone else, I agree, go to youcanmakethis.com and get a carla C pattern. They are super simple and fun to make.

Ok I am just ready for this month to be over already. I think I am going to set up my little crafting area this weekend so I can sew up the new CarlaC pattern it looks super cute and simple, easy to sew up. I know that Peach would love it and look really cute in it.

I need to sew new things for her.... Poor thing. Another one of her friends died last week. In three months they have had 7 deaths at her school (four of them being a family. so so sad...) Friday there was a email sent out (since there was limited details), and today a formal letter that went out school wide. One of Georgia's little friends that is a grade below her (1st grade) was killed by her mother. They found them Friday morning in bed. Oh its so awful.

This one is hitting her a bit differently emotionally since she was rather close to her at school. The mother always said no to play dates to anyone that asked so we didn't get to know her more than just at school. But Peach played with her and talked about her since meeting her last year when the little girl started. She didn't believe it at first, and then yelled an angry "NO" and held back tears and came home and slept. She did her typical going silent after any emotional bad news (deaths, leaving, moves etc) and got to doing her homework rather quickly after waking up. It was the tears that really got to me. I had to fight them back myself to actually see my baby girl having emotion about this. She was a bit more easily upset tonight and angry so I kept things very routine and normal for her. Not to mention my mom was here over the weekend and left today, so that threw her off a bit too.

Im going to talk to the office in the morning after school starts about if she gets upset or angry and aggressive (more than normal) to give me a call.

Its just so sad and horrible, I just don't understand how a mother can do that to her child. I won't go into many details, because its just so awful. but the paper said she left a note, but didn't say what was written, and that they died from an over dose on pain pills..... If you could just say a prayer for the family tonight, and hug your babies.

Kelly, that is beyond horrible! I am so sorry for loss and the tragedy at the school.

 

[NiniMorris]

Just got off the phone with my DD9's principal. Basically it was a waste of time! Evidently he has a built in lie detector and can tell when a child (who is on his first day of school) is lieing to him! Of course, the fact that he had the two kids in question in the same room at the same time had nothing to do with it! I mean if you were in the room with your bully, would you disagree with anything he said?

He will not 'punish' the other kid based on unsubstantiated claims. I fail to see how moving a kid to another class on his second day would be punishing him, although he did offer to move my daughter to another class. I guess it is ok to punish the victim.

So, for the short term fix, my husband will be having lunch at her school every day in uniform (he is a deputy) and the school resource officer will be keeping an eye on him.

Long term fix, we are speaking to our attorney tomorrow and may be home schooling again.

Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts. I really think it was easier when my older three were in school. We never had problems like this. Of course we were in the military, and if the kid messed up the parents got in trouble! Now, too many parents are looking at the schools to 'fix' their kids.


...off my soapbox!

Nini

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Nini - I LOVE that your husband will be going in uniform! I know if I was a kid I would be a little worried. Katie had a kid bullying her earlier this year and I (even without a uniform) would go eat lunch with her and just give that kid the evil eye every time he looked my way. I had tried the teacher route and Katie had asked to not push anymore than that (she's at that weird 5th grade where there is a thin line between mom caring and embarassing!) so I just did the evil looks...or to homage MissCammie...the eyebrow arch! It worked and now the kid is nice to her...plus I show up at school for lucnh everynow and then and give him another look!

 

[jessica52877]

The next big give is up! This is a wonderful familiy with 4 kids! 2 boys and 2 girls!

Here is a link to the big give board.
http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/68975

Here is a link to their pre trip report.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2381199

Sorry to all of you at work reading this later on! I am sure they'll be some spots open though with 4 little kids!

Thanks for everyone's help as always! We couldn't do this without the support of everyone and cheering us on!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

PrincessKell- Oh gosh, what a sad sad story. I hope Peach can get thru her day okay. Poor baby. I cant imagine 7 children in one school!

Vester- Welcome! Carlacs patterns are great, its not that they are sewn differently, its that they are incredibly detailed, but in layman's terms, so they have lots of photos and as long as you follow along- dont get ahead! You will end up with a great product at the end.
You could start with a cotton version for now, those fabrics will be easier to work with that satin or silk. You might try the cinderella Simply Sweet

REVROB's

Adi- OH MY! Now you need to stay healthy! and that's that!
How is that sweet baby? We want photos!

Snow Day for us today....

and here is my new to me sewing machine

 

[livndisney]

Just got off the phone with my DD9's principal. Basically it was a waste of time! Evidently he has a built in lie detector and can tell when a child (who is on his first day of school) is lieing to him! Of course, the fact that he had the two kids in question in the same room at the same time had nothing to do with it! I mean if you were in the room with your bully, would you disagree with anything he said?

He will not 'punish' the other kid based on unsubstantiated claims. I fail to see how moving a kid to another class on his second day would be punishing him, although he did offer to move my daughter to another class. I guess it is ok to punish the victim.

So, for the short term fix, my husband will be having lunch at her school every day in uniform (he is a deputy) and the school resource officer will be keeping an eye on him.

Long term fix, we are speaking to our attorney tomorrow and may be home schooling again.

Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts. I really think it was easier when my older three were in school. We never had problems like this. Of course we were in the military, and if the kid messed up the parents got in trouble! Now, too many parents are looking at the schools to 'fix' their kids.


...off my soapbox!

Nini

It sounds like you have the same principal we dealt with! THIS is a big reason we homeschool. My child was not safe at school.

I am sorry you are having to go through this.

 

[mom2rtk]

Just got off the phone with my DD9's principal. Basically it was a waste of time! Evidently he has a built in lie detector and can tell when a child (who is on his first day of school) is lieing to him! Of course, the fact that he had the two kids in question in the same room at the same time had nothing to do with it! I mean if you were in the room with your bully, would you disagree with anything he said?

He will not 'punish' the other kid based on unsubstantiated claims. I fail to see how moving a kid to another class on his second day would be punishing him, although he did offer to move my daughter to another class. I guess it is ok to punish the victim.

So, for the short term fix, my husband will be having lunch at her school every day in uniform (he is a deputy) and the school resource officer will be keeping an eye on him.

Long term fix, we are speaking to our attorney tomorrow and may be home schooling again.

Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts. I really think it was easier when my older three were in school. We never had problems like this. Of course we were in the military, and if the kid messed up the parents got in trouble! Now, too many parents are looking at the schools to 'fix' their kids.


...off my soapbox!

Nini

AWESOME plan for your husband to go to lunch in uniform! I still remember as a kid having our basketball goal stolen. We drove the streets looking and finally found it so my dad knocked on their door in uniform. The grandkids now shoot on that goal in grandpa's driveway decades later....

Don't let it die with your principal, or move on to homeschooling unless you are ready to do that anyway. You should immediately move up the chain to your associate superintendent, or the superintendent if needed. PUT IT ALL IN WRITING so they cannot run from it later. Eventually they might do the right thing. Or eventually they will reluctantly handle it just to get you out of their hair (I'm an advocate for whatever works!) I swear there was a period of time when the schools probably had my picture posted in the district offices. Not comfortable, but it was fine because they finally handled what I was complaining about.

But the problem with bullies is that they are subtle. They tend to do their thing when others are not looking. But they eventually will slip up and give you something to get them on.

I hope this turns out well and your daughter can hold her head high for seeing it through! Tell her we're all pulling for her.

 

[McDuck]

AWESOME plan for your husband to go to lunch in uniform! I still remember as a kid having our basketball goal stolen. We drove the streets looking and finally found it so my dad knocked on their door in uniform. The grandkids now shoot on that goal in grandpa's driveway decades later....

Don't let it die with your principal, or move on to homeschooling unless you are ready to do that anyway. You should immediately move up the chain to your associate superintendent, or the superintendent if needed. PUT IT ALL IN WRITING so they cannot run from it later. Eventually they might do the right thing. Or eventually they will reluctantly handle it just to get you out of their hair (I'm an advocate for whatever works!) I swear there was a period of time when the schools probably had my picture posted in the district offices. Not comfortable, but it was fine because they finally handled what I was complaining about.

But the problem with bullies is that they are subtle. They tend to do their thing when others are not looking. But they eventually will slip up and give you something to get them on.

I hope this turns out well and your daughter can hold her head high for seeing it through! Tell her we're all pulling for her.

I agree, move up the chain!!!!!

And wanted to add, praying for Georgia. How sad!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Just got off the phone with my DD9's principal. Basically it was a waste of time! Evidently he has a built in lie detector and can tell when a child (who is on his first day of school) is lieing to him! Of course, the fact that he had the two kids in question in the same room at the same time had nothing to do with it! I mean if you were in the room with your bully, would you disagree with anything he said?

He will not 'punish' the other kid based on unsubstantiated claims. I fail to see how moving a kid to another class on his second day would be punishing him, although he did offer to move my daughter to another class. I guess it is ok to punish the victim.

So, for the short term fix, my husband will be having lunch at her school every day in uniform (he is a deputy) and the school resource officer will be keeping an eye on him.

Long term fix, we are speaking to our attorney tomorrow and may be home schooling again.

Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts. I really think it was easier when my older three were in school. We never had problems like this. Of course we were in the military, and if the kid messed up the parents got in trouble! Now, too many parents are looking at the schools to 'fix' their kids.


...off my soapbox!

Nini

It just seems rediculous that a bully can act w/ impunity. I love the idea of your DH going in uniform, and I second the sentiment that this something worth continuing to fight. You should not have to take your child out of school because of a legitimate fear for her safety. I'm appalled at their reaction- keep working w/ your attorney, and immediately send an email to your prinicipal going over everything in your phone conversation (bcc your attorney) so that it's all documented. Trust me, if it's not in writing, it didn't legally happen- including the schools lack of action.

Snow Day for us today....

and here is my new to me sewing machine

I love your new baby! (of course, now I have major hoop envy). I know you're going to get a lot of use out of it.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Here's the link to turn a simply sweet dress (see youcanmakethis.com and search under simply sweet or carla c) into a cinderella dress:

http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2009/09/simply-sweet-storytime.html

I promise you'll do a beautiful job and your DD will be thrilled!

 

[revrob]

Just got off the phone with my DD9's principal. Basically it was a waste of time! Evidently he has a built in lie detector and can tell when a child (who is on his first day of school) is lieing to him! Of course, the fact that he had the two kids in question in the same room at the same time had nothing to do with it! I mean if you were in the room with your bully, would you disagree with anything he said?

He will not 'punish' the other kid based on unsubstantiated claims. I fail to see how moving a kid to another class on his second day would be punishing him, although he did offer to move my daughter to another class. I guess it is ok to punish the victim.

So, for the short term fix, my husband will be having lunch at her school every day in uniform (he is a deputy) and the school resource officer will be keeping an eye on him.

Long term fix, we are speaking to our attorney tomorrow and may be home schooling again.

Thanks for all the well wishes and good thoughts. I really think it was easier when my older three were in school. We never had problems like this. Of course we were in the military, and if the kid messed up the parents got in trouble! Now, too many parents are looking at the schools to 'fix' their kids.


...off my soapbox!

Nini

I just wanted to say that I think it's a great idea for your hubby to go to lunch in uniform! I hope it scares that bully silly! How horrible that you all are having to deal with this!

Vester- Welcome! Carlacs patterns are great, its not that they are sewn differently, its that they are incredibly detailed, but in layman's terms, so they have lots of photos and as long as you follow along- dont get ahead! You will end up with a great product at the end.
You could start with a cotton version for now, those fabrics will be easier to work with that satin or silk. You might try the cinderella Simply Sweet

REVROB's

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HEY! I recognize that dress! Thanks for posting it! I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to seem like I was just promoting my own dress - but it is a GREAT option for a simple princess dress!



I wanted to share a sneak peak of an upcoming venture! I digitized and stitched this out this morning.