I know I've already posted Caitie's AK dress, but I finished it, and my model was willing, and, well, it looks cuter on... so I couldn't resist taking pics, and Caitie's first question was, mom, when are you posting to the other DisGirls can see? Well, I can't say no to the cutest 10 y/o in my house, so...
and back:
I love this even more on!!! Beautiful!
Yep, Faygo is a regional thing! Philena had never even heard of it when I met her!
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Well, what do you know about that! So, most people don't remember the old Faygo commercials with everyone singing on the boat?? Oh ,so sad!
Here, everyone watch this!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqyDj7RX6Y
♫♪♫And that's why weeee make Faaaaayyyygo... ♪♪♫
There, now you will all be singing that in your head all day!
Hello, all! I have just spent a couple of hours admiring your handiwork. I have to say, I think I may have just stumbled on to something amazing! I have been wanting to learn to sew for years; my mom is a sewing goddess. I am not allowed to touch her machine (not for 15 years), but she bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am very nearly hopeless. I can't even sew a straight seam. I am hoping some of your talent may rub off over the internet. I just wanted to say hi!
Hello!!! I'm so glad you found us! What kind of machine do you have?
OK, finally got the area reasonably tidy, so here are the pics of my "new" sewing space- formerly known as the living room. To be fair, we never actually used it except to practice piano and for one of the Christmas trees in December (don't even want to think about what we'll do re: that). DH really emotionally needed "his" space back, so they moved me out while I was in Chicago taking care of my dad.
Oh, how nice that is!!! I would love a sewing space. It would be so nice to eat at the kitchen table again!
Uggh! Hate it when I make a stupid mistake. Printed out the molly peasant for Sara Beth for her Disney outfit and started cutting and halfway through I realized I didn't print one piece...went back and as I was about to print, I saw paper scaling was ON! UGHHH!! I had to reprint all the pattern pieces and recut the top! So glad I opted to buy a little extra!
Okay...now i feel better!
I HATE when I do that!!!
My sister and her DH are celebrating their honeymoon at WDW in Aug.
I would LOVE to show her the
youtube videos of the littel girls dressed like the stepsisters and the little boy's pic freaked out by Prince Charming.
Anyone have a link... these are kiddos from this thread, right?!?!?!?
Thanks so much!
The little girls were my daughters and the little boy was my nephew. That picture was priceless!!!
Ok, here is the video:
I'm still looking for the picture, I am pretty sure Heather has it posted in her trip report though. You can get to hers by clicking on the link for mine, (the true version button).
Faygo is a Michigan based soft drink company. Rock & Rye is one of the flavors: the closest way you can describe it to someone who has never had any is a combo of cream soda and cherry pop.
Or, can we just say YUMMMY!!!
Hi everyone!! I have been lurking on your thread forever.. and figured I would finally introduce myself. My name is Megan, and I have four kiddos.. an 8yo DS, 5yo DD.. Today is her birthday!! and boy/girl 13 month twins. I am over on the new moms thread with Adi, and she kept telling my to introduce myself over here.. SO here I am! We are going to WDW for the first time in three weeks. We have been to DL quite a few times. My mom suggested this trip to WDW.. So here we are. I havent sewn for long, I took classes in high school, but that was a while ago. I totally forgot everythin Anyways.. You all have inspired me!!
I have so far made 3 dresses for my oldest dd, 2 for my youngest dd, and I am in the process of making some princess gowns for them. I also have the pattern, and fabric to make bowling shirts for the boys.
Here are pictures of the Minnie dresses I made.
Thanks for looking, and most of all.. Thanks for the inspiration to do this!
Hello Megan!!! I love these outfits!! They look great. Your kids are cute!
I am glad Adi talked you into coming over!
I have a nephew! He was born sometime between 3-4am this morning. Jackson Mikelen is 7 lbs 7 oz.
My dad, sister and niece's are heading in to see them in about an hour. They won't wait for me to finish work. I'm going to visit Saturday. I will be able to spend more time then anyway as they will be at home.
Congratulations!!!!
Hello! I'm new to the site and sorta new to sewing! I hope to join in! I've been sewing for about 6 years now. My mom was a seamstress and although I attempted to tackle projects when I was in my teens, I didn't really start to appreciate or enjoy it until recently. My DH spoiled me with a fancy embroidery/sewing machine combo (after hearing my repeatedly swear at my old $150 machine!) and I'll sew anything without a zipper! I love to sew for my children, ages 7 and 4, as well as things around the house - curtains, crafty type projects, etc.
I hope to join in and since we're hoping for our first "stay at Disney" trip (all others have been a one day trip while staying at my grandparents' in Tampa), I'll have lots of fun outfits to make for my daughter especially!
Hello, and welcome! What kind of machine do you have? Do you have some pictures?We love pictures!!!
Ah,see, I knew you would come along and share your experience, I felt SO BAD for you.
Now....poor Nini.....we are with you in solidarity in sharing in your sewing woes....
An Angry Ode to My Sewing Machine.....
You do not care
that I am trying to share
my gift and talents
But quit on me when I need you most.
You better shape up or I'll make you into toast...er
Okay, I can't write poetry, but I thought I would try to say I share your pain. LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Fusible, soft mesh- find a tshirt in your closet that has embroidery on it- look inside, there should be a soft piece of stabilizer still there- some start to peel after frequent washings....
This is not the same as heat n bond lite (I have that too- different purpose, no breathability or movement to it)
a couple brands
Tender Touch (permenant bond mesh adhesive) by Sulky (I buy it on a small roll in a plastic package that hangs on the wall at a shop that sells embroidery machines)
Floriani brand makes one, I think it's Dream Weave
The mesh which is fused to the back to be used in combination with tear away stabilizer.
Am I missing something? Is it common for kids going from 3 to 4 to start being fresh? "fibbing"? or even taking things that aren't theirs?
Or even- get this- she took a toy from another child, the child tried to take it back and she pushed them!!
This is the same kid who 2 months ago the teachers were trying to teacher her to speak up when she wanted to play with other kids cause she speaks so softly.
Could it be because Hannah is still so needy? (because of her vision issues she doesnt roll over, crawl, doesnt play well independently for long)???
Or is it a 4 thing, and I just have to buck up and find a new parenting style for my new kid?
On a good note- I am very excited, i stitched out 2 applique designs for my "circus" themed dress.
QUESTION- I want to use the ruffle at the top of the strip work dress and the straps, but the bodice is way to little for the designs- But I see lots of other stripworks posted that have embroidery on the bodice- do people typically extend the bodice to whatever length they need it?
If I use the Simply Sweet bodice, than the ruffle isn't going to be the right size....
I love your poetry!!!
If you ask me, 3 is one of the most difficult ages. They are also pretty fun, but they are challenging! I wonder if this is something that she is giong through temporarily, because of the baby? I would just deal with it as it comes. She might just be trying to get some extra attention by being a little naughty. Every kid is so different, so it's hard to know what they are thinking though, just follow your gut, and I really believe you will know how to handle it.
Good news the surprise guest that I have cleaned house for all day....surprised have now cancelled. I have mostly a clean house.
If anyone has a child on the spectrum with a storm coming in, you know my pain today. I think I will have to medicate myself just to make it to bedtime.
even my faces are on the spectrum today.
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I'm sorry April! What a day.
We don't have it here in Texas either. Wonder if it's like Big Red? I'd never had that before I moved here. Didn't realize there were so many regional sodas!
I've never heard of Big Red. What is it?
Thanks for the fabric. Today was one of those days where I might have to consider drinking too.
OT but this is the only group who will understand this. My oldest is having to do a project on a country of our heritage. Apparently, we are from the great international country of epcot. So now, I have to make 2 dishes for this "country". What are your favorites? I figure Italy is probably covered so I need a main and a dessert.
Disclaimer- Yes we know it is not a real country but my child is disabled and if this helps us inspire learning, then I am going along with it.
I love it!!! I have no ideas, but I think it's great that you are going with it!
Can you guys hear that screaming? That's CarlaC's bowling shirt pattern crying out for help! I think it feels overworked! I've been busy sewing, sewing, sewing! We've got a little less than 2 months and I've started feeling the crunch! I counted today and I think I have about 14 or so more outfits planned! Obsessive much?
No, not me!
Anyway. . . get ready for big picture overload!
Caleb's Stitch bowling shirt
Ella's Disney patchwork twirl skirt/partners statue shirt - I cased from someone - I know IrelandNicole had one planned, but I think she cased from someone else? Although, I added the quote because I thought it would be perfect with this outfit! I have to admit - I LOVE how it turned out! I didn't do the skirt super twirly because I wanted to be able to see the fabrics pretty well. . . THANKS HeatherSue for some awesome designs! They totally made the outfit. Oh, and you can't really tell from the photo, but the applique fabric has silver sparkles in it and the quote is done in silver thread.
Lori, these are great!! I LOVE the applique on the back of the Dash shirt!!!
And the patchwork skirt and top, ADORABLE!!! You are just amazingly talented!
Wonderful! I love all the fabric! Can you tell me how or where you got the Walt and Mickey image applique?
Heathersue on Etsy
Looks like I have to re-apply. I know I was a memeber but it doesn't recognize me
If you haven't posted in awhile, your account can get deleted. You just need to reapply and we will reapprove you lickity split!
ENABLER ALERT!!!
Look what my Hancocks got in today! She said she also received a reorder sheet with the order so it looks like they will be carrying a lot more Disney fabric!
She said she was very excited to get so many different ones in. There were a lot more, these are just the ones I got today.
these 2 are flannel.
these are cotton
This is why it's good I don't live very close to a Hancocks!!!
When I go to the weblink it says I don't have permission to view this forum. What am I doing wrong? I have signed up and I can see my account but I can't get in there.
JoEllen
When I go to the weblink it says I don't have permission to view this forum. What am I doing wrong? I have signed up and I can see my account but I can't get in there.
JoEllen
It did that for me too, but if you click on discussion & click through the main page it might work.
Usually the reason this happens is that when we are setting up the Give, we have that thread set so only the administrators can see it while we are tweaking it. Then, when we are ready to "go live" with it, we change the settings so that any registered member can see and post. It looks like everything is set right now, so everyone should be able to see it.
Yes! I am so going there this weekend!! That you for the update!!
for you. I used this tutorial 
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