Hey Everybody!
I saw the Hunky Dory Jelly Roll from Moda and couldn't resist trying to make a twirl from it. It worked out really well and used right at half of it. The pack was $35, so I have about $18 in it including elastic & thread. Not bad considering that last year I was paying $82 for Room Seven twirls at our local boutique (which has since gone out of business).
For those of you who don't know (because I didn't before this), A Jelly Roll pack has 42 strips 2.5" wide and no 2 strips are the same.
I have seen jelly rolls for making the log cabin quilt but how creative to make a twirl skirt!Hey Everybody!
I saw the Hunky Dory Jelly Roll from Moda and couldn't resist trying to make a twirl from it. It worked out really well and used right at half of it. The pack was $35, so I have about $18 in it including elastic & thread. Not bad considering that last year I was paying $82 for Room Seven twirls at our local boutique (which has since gone out of business).
For those of you who don't know (because I didn't before this), A Jelly Roll pack has 42 strips 2.5" wide and no 2 strips are the same.
Wow, that is a lot of fabric!For all of you who need to tell your DH/DW/SO that NO you do not have enough fabric, this used to be some of my stash:
I bought the fabric at Home Fabrics in Idaho Falls, Idaho. I will be going to the city again in a few weeks, do you want me to get more?
That is jaw dropped open gorgeous!!! I really, really, love this! All of those fabrics together look so perfectly pretty!! LOVE IT!!!!!
I'm glad your machine was an easy fix! I had to leave Sven at the shop, where they told me they would probably have to order a part and it would probably be expensive!
I will have no problem paying for it since I got the machine for free, though! I really really hope they don't have it too long!! I use that machine EVERY day!!Let me just wipe the drool off my keyboard....For all of you who need to tell your DH/DW/SO that NO you do not have enough fabric, this used to be some of my stash:
I would definitely embroider it! I embroidered a swirly Mickey head on to the Project Linus blanket I made and it turned out great. I would think paint would be a little harder on fleece because of all the little fuzzies.
I LOVE me some minnie dot! I think this is adorable, and I love the sash. As long as the sash seems to be staying put, I would just leave it as is. If it keeps falling off, you could try sewing it at the sides, or putting little loops on the sides to hold it into place.
WOO-HOO on the go ahead for the new machine!!! I really don't have any suggestions for you besides to get at least a 5x7 hoop. Although nearly, all of my designs are now available in 4x4.
I have a Viking Designer 1 that has run like a dream after using it every day for 18 months... up until Friday. But, Sven deserves to have a fit after the way I've been abusing him. Woo-hoo!!!
You can make any princess's version of this dress in about 1.5 hours including cutting, but not including embroidery, if you have a ruffler attachment:
it is made completely with strips and no pattern. I actually buy the strips precut from suppliers that sell bolt end rolls from sheet fabrics, but I have done it with regular cotton. It just involves a lot of ripping of strips. I can post a quick (picture free) tutorial if anyone is interested.
Just finished our Minnie-inspired dress, I'm not so into it, but DD LUUUVS it. It's just a sash around the waist, and i can't seem to get it to lay right with the pleats. I think I misplaced the straps and it's causing the problem.... Any thoughts/suggestions? Should i put in an elastic waist band then the sash over top?
It was sort of just a free-hand, no pattern deal... I never was the direction-following type
Thanks for viewing and offering any suggestions, I love this thread! DH says he's glad I found a new (fruitful & profitable) addiction!
You can make any princess's version of this dress in about 1.5 hours including cutting, but not including embroidery, if you have a ruffler attachment:
it is made completely with strips and no pattern. I actually buy the strips precut from suppliers that sell bolt end rolls from sheet fabrics, but I have done it with regular cotton. It just involves a lot of ripping of strips. I can post a quick (picture free) tutorial if anyone is interested.
For all of you who need to tell your DH/DW/SO that NO you do not have enough fabric, this used to be some of my stash:
You can make any princess's version of this dress in about 1.5 hours including cutting, but not including embroidery, if you have a ruffler attachment:
it is made completely with strips and no pattern. I actually buy the strips precut from suppliers that sell bolt end rolls from sheet fabrics, but I have done it with regular cotton. It just involves a lot of ripping of strips. I can post a quick (picture free) tutorial if anyone is interested.
Just finished our Minnie-inspired dress, I'm not so into it, but DD LUUUVS it. It's just a sash around the waist, and i can't seem to get it to lay right with the pleats. I think I misplaced the straps and it's causing the problem.... Any thoughts/suggestions? Should i put in an elastic waist band then the sash over top?
It was sort of just a free-hand, no pattern deal... I never was the direction-following type
Thanks for viewing and offering any suggestions, I love this thread! DH says he's glad I found a new (fruitful & profitable) addiction!
Thanks for the tute, Angela!!OK, tutorial.
For materials, besides the ruffler, you will need approximately 15 yards of wide (between 6" and 10") strips. This sounds like a lot, but if you take 3 yards of 45" fabric and cut it lengthwise in 9" strips, you will get 15 yards of fabric strips right there. If you have a fabric that is direction specific, it's just a lot more cutting/ripping to make the strips.
You will also need either 4 yards of 1" or 1.5" ribbon or of 3" wide strips of a contrasting color.
I admit, I have not customized my ruffler. My length of 15 yards is what works with my ruffler when I make my dresses. You may need less and you may need more. I will try to check my ruffler to see where I have it set at, ratio-wise. A serger would also be a good thing for the hem, because it is going to be LONG.
MAKING THE DRESS:
1. Take the little girl's chest measurement just under her armpits. Add 2" to this measurement for seams and ease. Your first wide strip will be this length. (for example, my dd is 26" around, I cut my first strip 28" long.) THis will be the bodice.
1a. If you want the bodice lined in the same fabric as the exterior, cut a second strip this length and set it aside.
1b. If you want an embroidery on the bodice, this is the time to do it. Just center it on this first strip.
2. Line the bottom of the bodice strip up right sides together with the long strip, and feed the bodice UNDER the ruffler, and the long strip THROUGH the ruffler.
3. Sew until you reach the end of the bodice. At that point, remove the fabric and cut the fabric straight off at the end of the seam.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, but with the bottom of the skirt where the bodice was.
5. If the dress is not long enough after a second ruffle, add a third ruffle, repating step 4.
6. Now we are going to do the straps and sash: Cut the strips or ribbon into four 1/2 yard lengths and one 2 yard length.
6a. If you used a contrasting fabric in 3" wide strips, sew each strip into a tube, closing one end of each of the 18" strips and both ends of the 2 yard long strip. (does this make sense?)
7. If you want to add piping, pin the piping, matching raw edges and right sides to the top of the bodice.
Measure the little girl to see how far from the center you want your straps to be. Fold the bodice in half and set your straps (the 18" strips) That distance from the center seam. in the "back" at the raw seam, set your straps that distance plus .5" (for seams) from the raw edge.
8. On top of this "strap and piping" sandwich, place the lining bodice piece, right sides together, and sew along the top seam.
9. Open the bodice and lining. You should have what looks like a big long rectangle with an open skirt attached to it.
9a. At this point, if you haven't yet, you may want to finish your seams. I tend NOT to finish the seam between the bodice and lining, because I like to have some extra strap length inside the dress, as I feel like it adds to the sturdiness of the straps.
10.place the raw edges going up the back right sides together, lining up the seams going down the dress. Sew everything together and finish the back seam.
11. Finish the raw edge of the bodice lining.
12. Turn the dress right side out, and tuck the bodice into the dress. Top stitch along the top of the dress.
13. Line the sash so its bottom runs along the seam between the bodice and the skirt, and so that it is centered on the center front of the bodice. carefully, while trying to catch the bodice lining in your stitches on the inside of your dress, sew the sash to the dress around to the point that would be under the arms, leaving the tails of the bodice loos, so you can tie them in the back.
14. Hem the bottom of your dress. I like to use a rolled edge on the serger, as it is a lot quicker, and there will be a LOT of fabric on the bottom of the dress. The hem usually takes me the longest amout of time.
15. Your dress is done!!
I hope this makes sense.
Jessie's shirt is white with yellow accents. I think a darker red would look okay for her hair.
I do remember you and I have wondered where you have been! I dn't know if you remember me, but when I first came around you talked me thru more than one outfit! Glad to see you around! I asked if they had to be exact...gosh...I hope not! I am going to modify the Sisboom tunic pattern. Katie said it would be perfect and they would have the best outfits at the fair...thankfully there are only 6 girls in her class!
One more piece of advice....I like the one year warrenty and hopefully the shop where you buy it from will be able to help you. Also, you will need to buy software to be able to read and use embroidery designs...is that included? Good luck with whatever you decide!!!
PS I LOVE Heathersue's designs...they are great for beginner's and experienced alike
