2cutekidz
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Hello everyone I have been lurking on this board for months admiring everyones work, and have been in total awe. I have decided to come out of lurkerdom(not sure that is even a word) and intruduce myself and ask a few questions(Sorry this is alot longer than I had planned).
We are going on our first trip to WDW in November/December and I would love to make some outfits for my kids. I have some very basic sewing skills, I actually sew on paper for scrapbooking more than fabric. I do not have an embroidery machine, but after seeing everything on here would love one but not sure i can justify the cost, anyway I have five kids three boys ages 2,5,6 and two girls ages 9 and 11(will be 2 3/4, 6,7,10,and 12 at the time of the trip).
For the boys I am not finding much to make other than bowling shirts or camp shirts. I do also have some iron-on designs that I am going to be making for a few days. Is there something out there I am missing?
I really wasn't sure that I would be doing anything for the girls other than iron-ons, because they are older and a bit picky, but the oldest was sitting by me the other day as I was looking at the outfits on here and she saw a picture of a dress that she thought was cute. She then asked if i thought that I could make it into a shirt cause it would be "way cute for disney". After I picked my jaw up off the floor I started looking into patterns that they may like. So far I have found a few and downloaded them off of YCMT.
Ok my question is has anyone had any luck or experience turning any of these into shirts for pre-teen girls? I am looking at the stripwork jumper, and the pillowcase dresses. Any help/advice would be welcome, also if you have any other ideas for the girls it would be much appriciated. Thanks
The boys are hard to find cute patterns for. CarlaC has a raglan pattern that is easy (all of her patterns are easy!) And I've made hoodies for my little man - they'd be cute for the older boys too.
Carla's raglan and easy fits

McCall hoodie pattern and easy fits


My DD is 7 1/2 and very picky about what she wears. She's ok with the Vida (a euro pattern) and as long as she has a hand in designing the set she'll usually wear it without complaint


Pillowcase tute, perfect for all ages
http://disboutique.blogspot.com/search/label/pillowcase dress
Deco Jeans


Twirl skirts (lots of different variations for this)


BTW - I started out not knowing how to sew (I mean ZERO sewing experience) and can hold my own now. You do NOT need an embroidery machine to applique. I use my regular sewing machine to applique. HeaterhSue has a tute in the bookmarks, and I have a tutorial on my blog too.
Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
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Butt ruffles
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Close up of applique... thanks HeatherSue!
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Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.
Thanks for letting me share!
LOVE this!! The Vida is beautiful, love the colors (makes me long for spring!) and the new CarlaC dresses are adorable!