Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[LisaZoe]

Love the charm skirt outfit! Very cute! And I love your revisions on the Emma top too. Wish my older girls would fit into that pattern - but they are around a size 8. Doesn't it only go up to a size 6?

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

 

[karamat]

Thanks everyone for all the compliments! But you've all got to stop mentioning how big the kids are getting! I'm trying to ignore it!



I just used CarlaC's simply sweet halter version - I elongated the bodice and the ties, then just added a loop in the middle of the back to tie the ties through. Hope that makes sense. If not, let me know and I'll try and take pics of what I'm talking about!

You are so talented at adjusting patterns! I totally get what you did, but never would have thought of something like that.

 

[Granna4679]

Thanks everyone for all the compliments! But you've all got to stop mentioning how big the kids are getting! I'm trying to ignore it!



I just used CarlaC's simply sweet halter version - I elongated the bodice and the ties, then just added a loop in the middle of the back to tie the ties through. Hope that makes sense. If not, let me know and I'll try and take pics of what I'm talking about!

Oh I get it! Thanks...that is so cute! Did you "hand applique" the picture? What size hoop did you use if you hooped it?

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

Love the back of the dress. So...the elastic goes from the sides but not all the way to the middle? Or does the elastic go all the way across?

 

[sahm1000]

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

Thanks Lisa! That might make a great top for my girls here! Texas is so stinkin' hot in the summer!

Your "mistake" and the right one are perfect! Love it! What size is your "mistake"? Any chance it's a 7/8 or a 2? Just hoping!

 

[LisaZoe]

Love the back of the dress. So...the elastic goes from the sides but not all the way to the middle? Or does the elastic go all the way across?

I sewed elastic to the end of each sash piece. The elastic was about 4" long and the same width as the sash. I was going to just use the sashes without elastic but worried it might be uncomfortable if tied snuggly. The elastic could be pulled tight, too, but hopefully not so much that it wouldn't still have some give.

Thanks Lisa! That might make a great top for my girls here! Texas is so stinkin' hot in the summer!

I think this is the perfect style for summer! It's cute without being too little girl and nice without being too dressed up. I do like the original back style but think this variation will appeal to a broader range of people.

Your "mistake" and the right one are perfect! Love it! What size is your "mistake"? Any chance it's a 7/8 or a 2? Just hoping!

Sorry, it falls between those. It's probably more of a 4/5 (maybe 6). One thing I'm trying to figure out is how to add more length for the skirt section without changing the overall look. This dress started as a 16" skirt which is the longest for the Zoe skirt. Finished the dress is about 23.5" long. I know the bodice will lengthen for larger sizes but not enough to go up to my target range of 10/12 (I'm trying to go up to that size for patterns whenever possible). I'm thinking I may need to add a 3rd 'tier' to the skirt so the proportions look right even at the bigger sizes. First, though, I need to get the Audrey pattern finished!!!

 

[t-beri]

Wanted to keep you guys up to date on my sewing. I made a charm skirt for a cute little girl:

And a matching top:

My machine is on its last legs I think. It will not zig zag without dropping stitches. I have had it serviced, cleaned and I used two sheets of stabilizer and different needles. Nothing works. It used to be so dependable. I think I might really have to start learning how to use the embroidery machine that has been mocking me for months in the corner.

To cheer myself up I decided to try the Emma Swing Top with a closed back. It really wasn't much more difficult than the original pattern. I updated my blog with directions and pictures describing how I did it.

The link to my blog is in my signature. Thanks for looking!

VERY CUTE, Steph! I always love your tutorials!

Hi! After months of stalking this thread I'm finally popping in!
I'm Roxie, a 20 yr old from California. I mostly make costumes (i made the Belle gown I'm wearing in my sig) but I love seeing these custom clothes and I wish I had a relative young enough to be my models
Well I do have a 7 and 10 yr old cousins who I've made costumes for but I doubt they'd want something like that D: Crazy girls I wish I was young enough for a cute poofy disney themed dress

Hmm the last thing I've made for them was this Alice dress I sewed up in like an hour without a pattern just for play purposes. Considering I just cut and sewed, it came out decent

All of you are so talented *.* I hope I learn something here
I have a annual pass to Disneyland here and once at Ariel's grotto I saw a little girl in Cinderella's pink dress and I fangirled over her and told her mother I loved her dress.
I also saw a girl in Belle's blue dress dancing around in Fantasy land and I had to point her out to my mom.

It's no fair I want to dress up too!

WELCOME! You're Belle dress looks fantastic! You could dress up if you wanted LOL. We have been known to semi-customize our outfits as well. We just dress ourselves a little more subtly. You might be surprised at what your nieces will wear. My almost 12 yo son still likes Mickey head tees and Teresa's 18 (is he 19 now??) yo was the duke for his sisters and cousin when they dressed up in cinderella (and stepsisters) attire. So,there's hope

Yay for your trip!!! You will get to see the Osborne lights! I love the snow!

Wait.. let me clarify that! I love snow in Florida, when it's HOT out! Only Disney can make perfect snow!

I'm pretty excited. I want to start on outfits NOW LOL. You know me.....

Wow, thank you for the overwhelming love and support/prayers expressed on my Facebook page! I hadn't even made an official "statement" and I have so many comments from so many of my Disboutiquer friends.

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

Oh, Darla. We will be thinking of your here in FL. sugar.

 

[sahm1000]

Sorry, it falls between those. It's probably more of a 4/5 (maybe 6). One thing I'm trying to figure out is how to add more length for the skirt section without changing the overall look. This dress started as a 16" skirt which is the longest for the Zoe skirt. Finished the dress is about 23.5" long. I know the bodice will lengthen for larger sizes but not enough to go up to my target range of 10/12 (I'm trying to go up to that size for patterns whenever possible). I'm thinking I may need to add a 3rd 'tier' to the skirt so the proportions look right even at the bigger sizes. First, though, I need to get the Audrey pattern finished!!!

Darn! I was hoping! I love it when patterns go up to the bigger sizes. My oldest girls are just 6 and 4 but they are both REALLY tall! So they can still wear the little girl styles, but I have problems finding ones that fit. Claire (my 4 year old) is a little on the chunky side but she has started slimming down (after a year of closely monitoring her intake b/c the pediatrician didn't want any weight gain) but she is completely off the charts for height. When she was 3 she was 110% but when she turned 4 they couldn't even chart her. At her 4 year old physical she was the average height for a 7 year old! Grace is tall too - when we go in two weeks she'll be able to ride all of the rides this year - even Rock 'n Rollercoaster. But Grace is thin as a rail and I have a hard time buying things long enough that will fit her in the waist. I'm just hoping that Lilly will be average maybe????

 

[ireland_nicole]

Wanted to keep you guys up to date on my sewing. I made a charm skirt for a cute little girl:

And a matching top:

My machine is on its last legs I think. It will not zig zag without dropping stitches. I have had it serviced, cleaned and I used two sheets of stabilizer and different needles. Nothing works. It used to be so dependable. I think I might really have to start learning how to use the embroidery machine that has been mocking me for months in the corner.

To cheer myself up I decided to try the Emma Swing Top with a closed back. It really wasn't much more difficult than the original pattern. I updated my blog with directions and pictures describing how I did it.

The link to my blog is in my signature. Thanks for looking!

Thank you so much for the tute! I've been wanting to try a closed version, but wasn't completely sure how to manage it! I can't wait to try now. Love the skirt, sorry about your machine.

Hi! After months of stalking this thread I'm finally popping in!
I'm Roxie, a 20 yr old from California. I mostly make costumes (i made the Belle gown I'm wearing in my sig) but I love seeing these custom clothes and I wish I had a relative young enough to be my models
Well I do have a 7 and 10 yr old cousins who I've made costumes for but I doubt they'd want something like that D: Crazy girls I wish I was young enough for a cute poofy disney themed dress

Hmm the last thing I've made for them was this Alice dress I sewed up in like an hour without a pattern just for play purposes. Considering I just cut and sewed, it came out decent

All of you are so talented *.* I hope I learn something here
I have a annual pass to Disneyland here and once at Ariel's grotto I saw a little girl in Cinderella's pink dress and I fangirled over her and told her mother I loved her dress.
I also saw a girl in Belle's blue dress dancing around in Fantasy land and I had to point her out to my mom.

It's no fair I want to dress up too!

I agree, we need bigger pics of the Belle Dress- Welcome!

Charm skirt and matching top are soo cute.
And I love the swing top revision... Thanks!

So I had to share this pic... its way OT.

DDs preschool class went on a field trip to the Kangaroo Farm
This is her and a baby Wallaroo (or Wallaby).

Kangaroo farm?

This is one I made today for my friend's daughter. There are some strings that need to be removed and little things to clean up. I like how it turned out but I would make the ruffle thicker if I made it for my DD.

Great job!

So glad he hasn't had another. I hear ya about the forever wait on appts. It's unreal how long our kiddos have to wait. I hope time passes quickly.

We're doing better. A rough few months. We all got swine flu. The rest of us got better in about 7 days. Drew was off school for 6wks. It was the sure Grace of God he finally pulled through. He's given us a few scares since Oct. It took me a long time to stop being angry with God and be ok again. Now that I've handed the baggage to him, we're all doing much better. (why do I not remember this lesson).

Madilynn is doing great! She's in full day Kinder and LOVES it and has the best teacher EVER!
You know I take a zillion pictures so here you go
Halloween - dumping her candy to sort and inspect

Her new wall clings that she HAD to have proper attire to hang

But she's still my hand suckin princess

And here's all of us Easter Sunday.

Meagan, DeAnna, Steve
Madilynn, Ryan, Drew & Zander

Y'all look great!

Wow, thank you for the overwhelming love and support/prayers expressed on my Facebook page! I hadn't even made an official "statement" and I have so many comments from so many of my Disboutiquer friends.

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

Darla, I'm praying for you and your family

Hi Everyone. Shardai just posted on FB that she's having a REALLY difficult time right now and could really use the prayers

Praying for her now.

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

Oh wow! How incredibly perfect is that! I love this version, although for my Caitie I wouldn't be able to do 3 bows on the back; she loves girly clothes, but spins and hops so much I'm already retying bows often; having to manage 3 instead of 1 would probably cause me to lose my religion LOL

 

[LisaZoe]

Darn! I was hoping! I love it when patterns go up to the bigger sizes. My oldest girls are just 6 and 4 but they are both REALLY tall! So they can still wear the little girl styles, but I have problems finding ones that fit. Claire (my 4 year old) is a little on the chunky side but she has started slimming down (after a year of closely monitoring her intake b/c the pediatrician didn't want any weight gain) but she is completely off the charts for height. When she was 3 she was 110% but when she turned 4 they couldn't even chart her. At her 4 year old physical she was the average height for a 7 year old! Grace is tall too - when we go in two weeks she'll be able to ride all of the rides this year - even Rock 'n Rollercoaster. But Grace is thin as a rail and I have a hard time buying things long enough that will fit her in the waist. I'm just hoping that Lilly will be average maybe????

Zoe was/is tall for her age. She's a bit chunky right now but I'm hoping that is a phase of her growth cycle. I keep her in sports as much of the year as I can so she stays active. I wish she'd let me sew more for her because the clothes we buy are really not the best fit for her body.

Oh wow! How incredibly perfect is that! I love this version, although for my Caitie I wouldn't be able to do 3 bows on the back; she loves girly clothes, but spins and hops so much I'm already retying bows often; having to manage 3 instead of 1 would probably cause me to lose my religion LOL

One thing I was considering was that it would be fairly simple to get this look without actually using sashes. The back would be elastic in casing with bows sewn in place to give this look without the maintenance.

 

[Disneymom1218]

Hello everyone.
I did not get to finish both outfits today but I did get the one for my youngest DD finished, here it is. Please go easy on me as I have not sewn since high school and I just winged these with no Patterns.

The shirt:

close up of my first ever applique:

Shirt and capri pants together:

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hi Everyone. Shardai just posted on FB that she's having a REALLY difficult time right now and could really use the prayers

Prayers for Shardai. I just can't imagine what she is going through.

 

[DisneyKings]

Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

OH! That is gorgeous!

Sorry, it falls between those. It's probably more of a 4/5 (maybe 6). One thing I'm trying to figure out is how to add more length for the skirt section without changing the overall look. This dress started as a 16" skirt which is the longest for the Zoe skirt. Finished the dress is about 23.5" long. I know the bodice will lengthen for larger sizes but not enough to go up to my target range of 10/12 (I'm trying to go up to that size for patterns whenever possible). I'm thinking I may need to add a 3rd 'tier' to the skirt so the proportions look right even at the bigger sizes. First, though, I need to get the Audrey pattern finished!!!

ooh--I have a size 5 kid! Do you need it modeled?

Hello everyone.
I did not get to finish both outfits today but I did get the one for my youngest DD finished, here it is. Please go easy on me as I have not sewn since high school and I just winged these with no Patterns.

The shirt:

close up of my first ever applique:

Shirt and capri pants together:

It looks great!

 

[ncmomof2]

Wow, thank you for the overwhelming love and support/prayers expressed on my Facebook page! I hadn't even made an official "statement" and I have so many comments from so many of my Disboutiquer friends.

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[littlepeppers]

The link to my blog is in my signature. Thanks for looking!

Your DD is getting so big. I love looking at your pics to see her grow up.

I also noticed she had a Marie cat. I will have to take a pic of my DD sad Marie. She gets washed w/ the whites every Wed. for 2yrs now. She is just a shell.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Do any of you ever do any of your appilques by hand sewing - like needle and thread, putting you fabric in a regular hoop - not on the machine? The Squirt applique I am making - I just don't trust my free machine applique skills yet to do the little details - so here I sit between patients hand embroidery the spots on Squirt and will probably do all his facial features too. Does anyone else do this?

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Wow, thank you for the overwhelming love and support/prayers expressed on my Facebook page! I hadn't even made an official "statement" and I have so many comments from so many of my Disboutiquer friends.

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

Hi Everyone. Shardai just posted on FB that she's having a REALLY difficult time right now and could really use the prayers

Prayers for both families are being said tonight.

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

 

[Stephres]

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

Thinking about you today Darla.

I really like the skirt and tee. The tee design is a perfect way to tie in multiple prints from the skirt.

Did you line the back of the revised Emma top? I eliminate that as well as the contrast lining when I do the closed back variation. I have photos of one in progress that I made months ago intending to write a tutorial for my blog. If your version is done with the lining, I'll go ahead and still get a tutorial written for the way I do it.

Thanks, I like that design too. I had four squares leftover so it worked perfectly!

I actually didn't address the lining. I didn't want to reveal to much about the instructions and pattern to keep people from purchasing it, you know? The tutorial focuses on how I changed the contrast piece in the back and the back piece and how to attach the contrast to the finished top. I have made it both ways and did not line it for this project. If it was white fabric, I probably would line it. If you want to go ahead and do your tutorial it would be fine with me; it sounds more detailed and might help people more. I looked at your blog before I posted it and couldn't find it.

Love the charm skirt outfit! Very cute! And I love your revisions on the Emma top too. Wish my older girls would fit into that pattern - but they are around a size 8. Doesn't it only go up to a size 6?

The biggest size is 7/8 but the finished chest measurement is 25 1/4 so if that fits it should be fine. I often make things in smaller sizes and then lengthen. I extended the back and added elastic like Lisa said so hopefully it will have some growing room.

Gorgeous! I love the striped fabric as piping. I need to try your skirt pattern, next project!

Very cute! That is a great first project! I love it with the capris.


Thanks to everyone who commented on the charm skirt and swing top. It feels so good to sew a little! I've missed you guys and your encouragement. I wish we had that in all aspects on our life.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Wow, thank you for the overwhelming love and support/prayers expressed on my Facebook page! I hadn't even made an official "statement" and I have so many comments from so many of my Disboutiquer friends.

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

Darla - Prayers for you and your family and safe travels home.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

Sooo cute! I really like the bows in the back.

Hello everyone.
I did not get to finish both outfits today but I did get the one for my youngest DD finished, here it is. Please go easy on me as I have not sewn since high school and I just winged these with no Patterns.

The shirt:

close up of my first ever applique:

Shirt and capri pants together:

That's your first applique?! It's good. I'm lucky if mine look that good ever.

 

[revrob]

Is there some way we can tell her that we are thinking of her and praying for her?

I don't know if I posted this here - but just in case
I am sending flowers from the Disboutiquers for the Mya's service tomorrow.
Anyone can also leave a message in Shardai's guest book on her caringbridge site. She is also on facebook, so if you are a friend with her, you can send a message there.

This pattern goes up to a size 7/8. It doesn't seem to be too hard to size it up a bit. I made one for a Big Give that was about a size 12/14. I basically just added to the length and made the front slightly wider. I did a closed back with elastic so it was more flexible in size/fit.


Late last week I had a Zoe skirt to make. I got it all cut out and started assembling when I realized I was making it the wrong length. Rather than getting out the seam ripper, I started over with the correct measurements since I had plenty of the fabric. Not willing to have yet another unfinished project sitting around, I decided to use my mistake to my advantage for a test of an idea I've toyed with.

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

The idea I wanted to try was to use casing and sashes to serve as kind of 'drawstrings' to adjust the size of the back. I added elastic inside the casing at the end of the sashes so the bodice still has some give but I really like how the size can be adjusted very quickly by just untying and retying the sashes. I may have gone a bit overboard using 3 but I think the row of 3 bows is really cute.

BTW - Here's the skirt set that was my original project.

This is GORGOUS! Absolutely LOVE it!