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

[HeatherSue]

I haven't been keeping up with the thread again and I know I've missed all sorts of great stuff. Ugh!

I have been working with Peach so much on her homework, reading, writing and math to get her to reach grade level. As some of you know we have been fighting with the school for and IEP since kindergarten, finally getting it last week! When they did their testing at the beginning of the year she was 1.0 in reading level which is starting first grade. So she was a complete grade below. The school will not do one to one aides until the student is two grades below. Which is outragous to me. She didn't pass any of her bench mark testing. Since getting no help last year and the start of this year, I have been working with Georgia sooo much. Thinking of ways to make games out of learning and finding websites and worksheets and such to help make it fun for her instead of work that would just push her over the limit.

Im glad to say that it has paid off!!! First off, Im very happy she finally...finally got an IEP that will work for her and help guide her and support her needs. She has modified homework with reward charts and sticker books with goals. She responds very well to simple quick rewards. She will have alternative language arts work books to help her with her writing instead of what they currently are using. The school has two rotating teacher assts. that goes to each class for an hour a day. They will be switching the time for Georgia's class to have an the asst when they are doing math in class to asst with Georgia in the back instead of doing it independently. That is good. I am happy with that. Since she doesn't need an aide all the time just when doing math and language arts.

At our IEP meeting, the teacher showed Georgias newest tests for reading. They haven't taken the others yet, that is this week.. (fingers crossed there is improvement). Reading she went from 1.0 to 1.6 in four months! and she started second grade reading 17 words per minute (they had a starting point of 50-60 wpm) and now she is at 60wpm! That is major! I was so extremely proud of her. She is pulled out for reading, I think that helps along with all the reading and site words we do at home too. She is in a Math intervention class after school three days a week. Which they say isn't helping much. We are going to take a different approach to it. She has a different learning style so they are going to build a program for her.

They take spelling tests every friday, and I am proud to say that Georgia got her very first 100% on it last friday!!!!!!!!!! They have challenge words as well, and the teachers have always said not to have her do them. but we always study them anyway, and she got ALL seven of them right!!!! Everyone was beaming with excitement. Georgia was so very proud of herself. She worked very hard and studied so much. The look on her face when I saw her test was just pure joy! We put it on the fridge.

Okie dokie! I just wanted to share. Wow that was a lot. But like I said, its good news and you all are like family and that is who you tell when you have good news! So if you made it this far, thank you!

GO GEORGIA!!! That is wonderful!!! It sounds like your hard work is paying off! I'm so proud of our little Peach (and her mommy)!

I knew she couldn't be as innocent as she looked . I love that story! My dogs would have done the same thing! Was she okay after eating the kisses? I guess you deserved that one after leaving such tempting treats between her and some wrapping paper . I have to be honest, I probably would have opened the presents while you were gone to get to those!

You know, I was thinking the same thing! I would have had a hard time resisting, too! Poor Zoey!

Love the HSM dress! The french braids look adorable! Tessa has very elaborate ideas of how she'd like me to do her hair in the mornings. But, I generally only have 3 minutes to do it. So, her desired styles are often simplified.

Good morning!

I've followed this thread off an on since the beginning; not so much in the last year. I lost my mojo, if you know what I mean.

So, DD is a Brownie this year and we're heading into the dreaded cookie-selling season.

Has anyone made any great crafts/outfit pieces/masterpieces using the Girl Scout fabric? I bought a yard of the overall floral yesterday ( http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/girl_scoutsreg/ ), thinking that it would be DD's favorite.

I'm NOT going to make a twirl skirt of any fashion; she's got a drawer full of them. I'd like for it to be worn/used with her Brownie vest, so any top is out of it. They don't go camping, so pillowcases, sit-upons, etc. would never be seen/used. I've already seen everything on the Robert Kaufman site. I'm thinking of a headband using the free pattern I pulled off YCMT a long time ago, but that's just a few inches!

Any great ideas? I'll surf photobucket and flickr later, but was hoping that someone could inspire me. Thanks!

Deb

I'm fresh out of new ideas today. But, I wanted to say hi!!

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

Now i just have to work on better trimming. I thought I trimmed it really well but I had to do a lot of post embroidery trimming for fuzzies. I am using the nail type clippers that came with the machine. Any advice on this would be much appreciated

Very pretty!! I think you did a great job on the machine applique! It's hard to cut close enough to get all the fuzzies, especially when the design has a narrower satin stitch like this one. But, I think it looks perfect!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Ok this is a little off topic but I have to share with my DIS family.

I have been working with Peach so much on her homework, reading, writing and math to get her to reach grade level. As some of you know we have been fighting with the school for and IEP since kindergarten, finally getting it last week! When they did their testing at the beginning of the year she was 1.0 in reading level which is starting first grade. So she was a complete grade below. The school will not do one to one aides until the student is two grades below. Which is outragous to me. She didn't pass any of her bench mark testing. Since getting no help last year and the start of this year, I have been working with Georgia sooo much. Thinking of ways to make games out of learning and finding websites and worksheets and such to help make it fun for her instead of work that would just push her over the limit.

Im glad to say that it has paid off!!! First off, Im very happy she finally...finally got an IEP that will work for her and help guide her and support her needs. She has modified homework with reward charts and sticker books with goals. She responds very well to simple quick rewards. She will have alternative language arts work books to help her with her writing instead of what they currently are using. The school has two rotating teacher assts. that goes to each class for an hour a day. They will be switching the time for Georgia's class to have an the asst when they are doing math in class to asst with Georgia in the back instead of doing it independently. That is good. I am happy with that. Since she doesn't need an aide all the time just when doing math and language arts.

At our IEP meeting, the teacher showed Georgias newest tests for reading. They haven't taken the others yet, that is this week.. (fingers crossed there is improvement). Reading she went from 1.0 to 1.6 in four months! and she started second grade reading 17 words per minute (they had a starting point of 50-60 wpm) and now she is at 60wpm! That is major! I was so extremely proud of her. She is pulled out for reading, I think that helps along with all the reading and site words we do at home too. She is in a Math intervention class after school three days a week. Which they say isn't helping much. We are going to take a different approach to it. She has a different learning style so they are going to build a program for her.

They take spelling tests every friday, and I am proud to say that Georgia got her very first 100% on it last friday!!!!!!!!!! They have challenge words as well, and the teachers have always said not to have her do them. but we always study them anyway, and she got ALL seven of them right!!!! Everyone was beaming with excitement. Georgia was so very proud of herself. She worked very hard and studied so much. The look on her face when I saw her test was just pure joy! We put it on the fridge.

Okie dokie! I just wanted to share. Wow that was a lot. But like I said, its good news and you all are like family and that is who you tell when you have good news! So if you made it this far, thank you!

Way to go! Both of you! That's an wonderful accomplishment. I'm really glad the school finally came through on their end to get Peach some help, too.

Adi I lost your quote but I'm glad you're feeling better. I feel your pain. I had a full day of sewing planned for my day off but DH had other plans.He had a pain in his side that he kept ignoring. He was still in pain this morning so I made him go to the doc. He sent DH straight to the ER and a few hours later he was in surgery to have his appendix removed. The surgeon said he was only hours from it bursting. DH is glad he finally listened to me. I can't really afford to take any time off but it looks like I'll be taking a few off until he can get back on his feet. Maybe I'll finally be able to get some sewing done.

I'm so glad he finally listened to you. That's pretty scary that it was that close to rupturing. I hope he recovers quickly.

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

Now i just have to work on better trimming. I thought I trimmed it really well but I had to do a lot of post embroidery trimming for fuzzies. I am using the nail type clippers that came with the machine. Any advice on this would be much appreciated

Good job on the applique. Very cute outfit.

 

[McDuck]

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

close-up of Tink

Now i just have to work on better trimming. I thought I trimmed it really well but I had to do a lot of post embroidery trimming for fuzzies. I am using the nail type clippers that came with the machine. Any advice on this would be much appreciated

Oh that is just so darned cute! Love the cuffs.

Well, it is official!!!!! We got an email PIN code and so DH gave me the go-ahead to book our room. We will taking Princess Kaitlyn for her first visit in December! Now I've got to start planning outfits to make for her for real! Just pray the Navy doesn't have other ideas about our trip opposed to ours.

 

[woodkins]

Good morning!

I've followed this thread off an on since the beginning; not so much in the last year. I lost my mojo, if you know what I mean.

So, DD is a Brownie this year and we're heading into the dreaded cookie-selling season.

Has anyone made any great crafts/outfit pieces/masterpieces using the Girl Scout fabric? I bought a yard of the overall floral yesterday ( http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/girl_scoutsreg/ ), thinking that it would be DD's favorite.

I'm NOT going to make a twirl skirt of any fashion; she's got a drawer full of them. I'd like for it to be worn/used with her Brownie vest, so any top is out of it. They don't go camping, so pillowcases, sit-upons, etc. would never be seen/used. I've already seen everything on the Robert Kaufman site. I'm thinking of a headband using the free pattern I pulled off YCMT a long time ago, but that's just a few inches!

Any great ideas? I'll surf photobucket and flickr later, but was hoping that someone could inspire me. Thanks!

Deb

My neighbor actually made me a tote bag out of the Girl Scout fabrics for Christmas (one wiht badges and the other patterned with sayings etc). I am the leader so it is a great way to bring my supplies and handbooks so that may be a good use for you. She made one for my dd and also a pillowcase for her.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I've been home with a sick child for 2 days now and have been able to get a little sewing done.

So I wanted to share what I finished this morning.

Please forgive dd's messy hair. She's feeling better, but is still not 100%.

Thanks for looking!

No apologies! Didn't you read page 1? The outfit is adorable! I love the bottom how it looks like a cheer skirt. how did you do that?

Ok this is a little off topic but I have to share with my DIS family.

I have been working with Peach so much on her homework, reading, writing and math to get her to reach grade level. As some of you know we have been fighting with the school for and IEP since kindergarten, finally getting it last week! When they did their testing at the beginning of the year she was 1.0 in reading level which is starting first grade. So she was a complete grade below. The school will not do one to one aides until the student is two grades below. Which is outragous to me. She didn't pass any of her bench mark testing. Since getting no help last year and the start of this year, I have been working with Georgia sooo much. Thinking of ways to make games out of learning and finding websites and worksheets and such to help make it fun for her instead of work that would just push her over the limit.

Im glad to say that it has paid off!!! First off, Im very happy she finally...finally got an IEP that will work for her and help guide her and support her needs. She has modified homework with reward charts and sticker books with goals. She responds very well to simple quick rewards. She will have alternative language arts work books to help her with her writing instead of what they currently are using. The school has two rotating teacher assts. that goes to each class for an hour a day. They will be switching the time for Georgia's class to have an the asst when they are doing math in class to asst with Georgia in the back instead of doing it independently. That is good. I am happy with that. Since she doesn't need an aide all the time just when doing math and language arts.

At our IEP meeting, the teacher showed Georgias newest tests for reading. They haven't taken the others yet, that is this week.. (fingers crossed there is improvement). Reading she went from 1.0 to 1.6 in four months! and she started second grade reading 17 words per minute (they had a starting point of 50-60 wpm) and now she is at 60wpm! That is major! I was so extremely proud of her. She is pulled out for reading, I think that helps along with all the reading and site words we do at home too. She is in a Math intervention class after school three days a week. Which they say isn't helping much. We are going to take a different approach to it. She has a different learning style so they are going to build a program for her.

They take spelling tests every friday, and I am proud to say that Georgia got her very first 100% on it last friday!!!!!!!!!! They have challenge words as well, and the teachers have always said not to have her do them. but we always study them anyway, and she got ALL seven of them right!!!! Everyone was beaming with excitement. Georgia was so very proud of herself. She worked very hard and studied so much. The look on her face when I saw her test was just pure joy! We put it on the fridge.

Okie dokie! I just wanted to share. Wow that was a lot. But like I said, its good news and you all are like family and that is who you tell when you have good news! So if you made it this far, thank you!

I am so glad things are turning around! I hope you take that girl out for some treat for that 100!

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

close-up of Tink

Now i just have to work on better trimming. I thought I trimmed it really well but I had to do a lot of post embroidery trimming for fuzzies. I am using the nail type clippers that came with the machine. Any advice on this would be much appreciated

I think you did a great job! My first applique wasn't photogenic.....yours is great!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

That's a darling outfit!! The applique looks perfect to me, you'll drive yourself bonkers obessesing over fuzzies! Take heart, my first embroidery project ended up being upside down

 

[PrincessKell]

Congratulations! That is fantastic...of course, in my mind that proves she could uses a one on one in school as well....when will schools learn? (my public school told me I would have to sue them to get it...how silly is that!)

Nini

It amazes me how much we have to battle schools for help. I can't believe they actually said that to you.

I'm so happy for you and your Peach! That is great that Georgia is finally getting the help she needs and your and her hard work is paying off. My job at the kids' school is pulling kids out who need intervention so it really makes me happy to see a success story! There are lots of games we play, although I work mainly with kindergarteners, let me know if you run out of ideas.

ps I went to the principal about Megan's handwriting (she had gotten a poor grade) and he said she would never qualify for assistance, even if she failed that subject. Her teacher is wonderful and works with me, gives her special paper, etc. But it is so frustrating sometimes!

That is a GREAT story! I am so happy for you both! I am in school for teaching write now and have done IEP's and learning disabilities. The most successful approach to learning for those who have some difficulty is constant repetition, to their ability. You have to look at it like for every 10 times your seeing/learning something their brain may get 1 of those times. I don't know her specific issue but generally there is a disconnect somewhere that makes it very difficult for learning disabled children to store the information in the brain. I admire your patience and hard work because I know it can be frustrating-----both to get an IEP and then to get services--and all the while trying to help your daughter. Julia is having issues with reading in first grade but she is getting better at it which is a wonderful sign. I think she is just going to take a bit longer than others which is fine, as long as she constantly improves. Again, yay for you both and keep up the great work!

Great job mom! - and Georgia!!

That is wonderful news! Glad your and Georgia's hard work and persistence paid off!

Way to go mom and Georgia!!! You should both be soooo proud.
P.S. I love that her name is Georgia and you call her Peach. How cute.
My DGD2's middle name is Georgia (Gwendolyn Georgia) too.

Has anyone made any great crafts/outfit pieces/masterpieces using the Girl Scout fabric? I bought a yard of the overall floral yesterday ( http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/girl_scoutsreg/ ), thinking that it would be DD's favorite.

I'm NOT going to make a twirl skirt of any fashion; she's got a drawer full of them. I'd like for it to be worn/used with her Brownie vest, so any top is out of it. They don't go camping, so pillowcases, sit-upons, etc. would never be seen/used. I've already seen everything on the Robert Kaufman site. I'm thinking of a headband using the free pattern I pulled off YCMT a long time ago, but that's just a few inches!

Any great ideas? I'll surf photobucket and flickr later, but was hoping that someone could inspire me. Thanks!

Deb

What about a book bag or overnight back pack of some sorts. you can make a headband or pony holders with the scraps

That is amazing Congratulations to you both! As a fellow mommy of a special little girl I know how BIG an accomplishment this is for her (and for you). I hope things continue to improve for you both & enjoy the great rewards of both of your efforts!

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

close-up of Tink

Now i just have to work on better trimming. I thought I trimmed it really well but I had to do a lot of post embroidery trimming for fuzzies. I am using the nail type clippers that came with the machine. Any advice on this would be much appreciated

I think it looks great!

I haven't been keeping up with the thread again and I know I've missed all sorts of great stuff. Ugh!


GO GEORGIA!!! That is wonderful!!! It sounds like your hard work is paying off! I'm so proud of our little Peach (and her mommy)!

Way to go! Both of you! That's an wonderful accomplishment. I'm really glad the school finally came through on their end to get Peach some help, too.


.

I am so glad things are turning around! I hope you take that girl out for some treat for that 100!


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Thank you everyone for your kind words and support. My mom is sending her a book about horses with a horse book mark. She loves horses. And I have a basket of goodies just for these special times. She got to pick out some things from it. She picked out a blow dryer for her dolls and some super cool brushes for barbies. She also got some stickers and her dad is bringing her back something. He picks up things for her from each state he goes to (for those of you that don't know, he is an over the road truck driver) I told him to keep them in a box and when he gets home to just put them in it and give them to her one at a time for these times, when she goes to school on time good grades, great homework efforts and such. She is really excited about learning right now so that is great. I need to keep her on this track, and switch things up every so often so she doesn't get board with it. I think if she does good on her book report I am gonna do one of the enchanted calls from one of the Disney characters! Thank you again everyone! It means so much to me.

 

[pitterpat]

WOOHOOO!! That is awesome!

Oooh Peach would love that. What pattern is that?

It is Simplicity 3512.

Ok this is a little off topic but I have to share with my DIS family.

I have been working with Peach so much on her homework, reading, writing and math to get her to reach grade level.
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That is great news. I frequently find myself stepping in when I "know" the school should handle the problem better. Go Mom!

So, DD is a Brownie this year and we're heading into the dreaded cookie-selling season.

Has anyone made any great crafts/outfit pieces/masterpieces using the Girl Scout fabric? I bought a yard of the overall floral yesterday ( http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/girl_scoutsreg/ ), thinking that it would be DD's favorite.

I'm NOT going to make a twirl skirt of any fashion; she's got a drawer full of them. I'd like for it to be worn/used with her Brownie vest, so any top is out of it. They don't go camping, so pillowcases, sit-upons, etc. would never be seen/used. I've already seen everything on the Robert Kaufman site. I'm thinking of a headband using the free pattern I pulled off YCMT a long time ago, but that's just a few inches!

Any great ideas? I'll surf photobucket and flickr later, but was hoping that someone could inspire me. Thanks!

Deb

That is great fabric! I've never seen it before, but would love to make a tablecloth for my Daisy troop for cookie booths or a skirt for either of my girls. Adorable! Sorry, I don't have any thoughts on what to make other than those mentioned...

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

close-up of Tink

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This is really cute! My daughters would love it!

I'm spending my sewing time ruffling and gathering. Not my favorite, but I'm not patient enough to learn how to use my new ruffler foot. I broke a needle and thought I'd killed my machine so now I'm back to the old way. I even used Carla's tut, but I don't have patience. Oh well.....I can do gathers and ruffles in the carpool line! LOL!

 

[lori123]

Good morning!

I've followed this thread off an on since the beginning; not so much in the last year. I lost my mojo, if you know what I mean.

So, DD is a Brownie this year and we're heading into the dreaded cookie-selling season.

Has anyone made any great crafts/outfit pieces/masterpieces using the Girl Scout fabric? I bought a yard of the overall floral yesterday ( http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/girl_scoutsreg/ ), thinking that it would be DD's favorite.

I'm NOT going to make a twirl skirt of any fashion; she's got a drawer full of them. I'd like for it to be worn/used with her Brownie vest, so any top is out of it. They don't go camping, so pillowcases, sit-upons, etc. would never be seen/used. I've already seen everything on the Robert Kaufman site. I'm thinking of a headband using the free pattern I pulled off YCMT a long time ago, but that's just a few inches!

Any great ideas? I'll surf photobucket and flickr later, but was hoping that someone could inspire me. Thanks!

Deb

I made a dress out of the pink cookie/floral fabric (also some of the green cookie/floral) - for my daughter to sell cookies in! Turned out super cute!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

close-up of Tink

Now i just have to work on better trimming. I thought I trimmed it really well but I had to do a lot of post embroidery trimming for fuzzies. I am using the nail type clippers that came with the machine. Any advice on this would be much appreciated

Cute!!

 

[desparatelydisney]

Good job on the applique. Very cute outfit.

Oh that is just so darned cute! Love the cuffs.

I think it looks great!

This is really cute! My daughters would love it!

Cute!!

Thanks, gals! Y'all never told me that hooping was sooooooo hard!!

I think you did a great job! My first applique wasn't photogenic.....yours is great!

Take heart, my first embroidery project ended up being upside down

Notice that I never said it was my FIRST one; just my FIRST OUTFIT The first ones I tried, DH said "you'll get better". I think that was the nicest thing he could think of to say

Very pretty!! I think you did a great job on the machine applique! It's hard to cut close enough to get all the fuzzies, especially when the design has a narrower satin stitch like this one. But, I think it looks perfect!

The applique looks perfect to me, you'll drive yourself bonkers obessesing over fuzzies!

I'm glad to know it wasn't just me. I thought I was doing good before it stitched, and I was very disheartened when the satin stitch didn't cover everything.

Well, it is official!!!!! We got an email PIN code and so DH gave me the go-ahead to book our room. We will taking Princess Kaitlyn for her first visit in December! Now I've got to start planning outfits to make for her for real! Just pray the Navy doesn't have other ideas about our trip opposed to ours.

It is Simplicity 3512.

I have to go look at that pattern now...that dress is adorable

 

[McDuck]

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

I would say definitely one and if you can swing it, add the 3. I really think you're going to want pants- both for your trip and in general, and trust me, these are the absolute best thing to start with- I've taught two people to sew in the last couple months with this pattern. Plus, the stripwork is really fun w/ Christmassy coordinates; however, the simply sweet and aline look absolutely adorable shortened to hip length tops over the pants, and are super easy to layer.

As far as how much, it's a tough one; I probably buy too much most of the time, but I don't think you'd use over a yard for any one outfit at that size. What I would suggest is get a couple yards of maybe two fabrics you really like and then maybe a yard of a couple more- best if they all coordinate. That way you can mix and match your pieces; and you can always fill in with minnie dot- that's available year round.

I'm sure you'll get better advice than mine, but hopefully this can get you started on ideas.

 

[DisneyKings]

So, I'm waiting on my brother 780D to arrive. What do I need to have on hand? Should I go ahead & order the 50 threads from marathon (I think that's what ya'll have said & I saw in bookmarks) or should I order just a few & make sure it will work with my machine. What else do I need? I've been eyeing all of heathersue's designs! Thanks!

I finished my first pair of adult easy fits (for my brother) tonight. I can't believe I was able to get the whole thing done in 1 day--that's a 1st for me! After the nightmare I had over the weekend making nightgowns for my girls, I definitely needed that.

 

[Miz Diz]

Hi gals!

Finally finished my first machine appliqued outfit...just a portrait peasant with easy fits but I am pretty tickled with how well I got Tink lined up. She could be shifted a bit more but she is straight and pretty close to center.

That looks great! I love it!

So, I'm waiting on my brother 780D to arrive. What do I need to have on hand? Should I go ahead & order the 50 threads from marathon (I think that's what ya'll have said & I saw in bookmarks) or should I order just a few & make sure it will work with my machine. What else do I need? I've been eyeing all of heathersue's designs! Thanks!

Make sure you get stabilizer. You will also want some scissors that are small and sharp to get small threads at the end of your embroidery or between letters.

 

[Miz Diz]

I'm so excited. I went to a local sewing/fabric shop and they had the Eric Carle fabric. I bought the Brown bear fabric. I bought the knot dress pattern on YCMT and am going to do that with the fabric. I also have 3 other shirts I am making for dd, but I am really excited about the Eric Carle fabric. The knot dress pattern looks really easy, too.


I am making dd a shirt for AK. It is zebra stripe and solid red fabric. I am going to do a vneck with the red on half and the zebra on the other half and have a mickey head on one of the sides. Which side do you think I should do the mickey head? Left or right? DH says leftt, but I thought most of the pics here show it on the right. Not sure, though.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Pattern Question... Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I started with the A-Line. It thought it was super easy and customizable. She wears it over a long sleeve in the winter. Here is a picture of my my first couple

First try; ignore the one on the left, it's a pattern I will NEVER make again. This A-line is reversible - pink outside/green inside.

Try one went well enough for me to try mixing things up a bit for try 2

Good luck! Warning....it's addictive

Off topic, but have to post!! I am about the scream!!

Got PIN!!
Booked a trip in early December for May for DS's birthday.
Told DH we have plenty of time to decide for sure (final pmt due in April)
Got all the reservations I wanted, even Aqua Tour on his birthday!
Found out DD's recital was the first day of the trip.
Rescheduled.
Everything still good.
Week before Christmas, DH decides I was "rash" to book and that we shouldn't go to WDW in 2010.
Have a big, multi-day conversation; I reluctantly agree.
Cancel trip & all ressies.
Last night as I crawl into bed, DH says...."maybe we should go to Disney for Luke's birthday."
Can I scream now???????

 

[Haganfam5]

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

Everything I was going to say, the previous poster mentioned already, I guess great minds think alike! I would go with set 1- and 3 if you could. You definitly want the Peasant top, and the easy fit pants. Stripwork is a great one but you are eventually going to want the options that come along with Simply Sweet. I agreee with the previous post about the amount of fabric too.

I'm so excited. I went to a local sewing/fabric shop and they had the Eric Carle fabric. I bought the Brown bear fabric. I bought the knot dress pattern on YCMT and am going to do that with the fabric. I also have 3 other shirts I am making for dd, but I am really excited about the Eric Carle fabric. The knot dress pattern looks really easy, too.


I am making dd a shirt for AK. It is zebra stripe and solid red fabric. I am going to do a vneck with the red on half and the zebra on the other half and have a mickey head on one of the sides. Which side do you think I should do the mickey head? Left or right? DH says leftt, but I thought most of the pics here show it on the right. Not sure, though.

I LOVE Brown Bear fabric! I want some!

The red and Zebra sound great! I would do the Mickey head on the solid red side because there will already be along going on on the Zebra side. Whatever you decide to do, I am sure it will be great!

I started with the A-Line. It thought it was super easy and customizable. She wears it over a long sleeve in the winter. Here is a picture of my my first couple

First try; ignore the one on the left, it's a pattern I will NEVER make again. This A-line is reversible - pink outside/green inside.

Try one went well enough for me to try mixing things up a bit for try 2

Good luck! Warning....it's addictive

Off topic, but have to post!! I am about the scream!!

Got PIN!!
Booked a trip in early December for May for DS's birthday.
Told DH we have plenty of time to decide for sure (final pmt due in April)
Got all the reservations I wanted, even Aqua Tour on his birthday!
Found out DD's recital was the first day of the trip.
Rescheduled.
Everything still good.
Week before Christmas, DH decides I was "rash" to book and that we shouldn't go to WDW in 2010.
Have a big, multi-day conversation; I reluctantly agree.
Cancel trip & all ressies.
Last night as I crawl into bed, DH says...."maybe we should go to Disney for Luke's birthday."
Can I scream now???????

You outfits are great!

Don't you just love those hubbies? Too funny! I bet you just took a deep breath and said great idea hunny. . Great story. I have one of them too, it keeps things interesting . Gotta LOVE um!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

Definitely #1. The potrait peasant is not only a cute dress, it makes a great shirt and nightgown. Love the stripwork jumper, use it too much! And the pants I can't live without. DD has quite a few pairs as does her AG doll! Now, I like #3 also because of the simply sweet. Haven't tried the aline or scalopini although I do have them too!

 

[revrob]

Off topic, but have to post!! I am about the scream!!

Got PIN!!
Booked a trip in early December for May for DS's birthday.
Told DH we have plenty of time to decide for sure (final pmt due in April)
Got all the reservations I wanted, even Aqua Tour on his birthday!
Found out DD's recital was the first day of the trip.
Rescheduled.
Everything still good.
Week before Christmas, DH decides I was "rash" to book and that we shouldn't go to WDW in 2010.
Have a big, multi-day conversation; I reluctantly agree.
Cancel trip & all ressies.
Last night as I crawl into bed, DH says...."maybe we should go to Disney for Luke's birthday."
Can I scream now???????

UGH! Sure, dear! We SHOULD go to WDW for DS's birthday! That's a GREAT idea! Do you have the number so you can call tomorrow and make the arrangements? 1-407-WDISNEY - Have fun making the arrangements!