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

[mom2rtk]

ALICIA (Akasunshine) ---- The headstone is beautiful. The poem is perfect and heartfelt. You did an awesome job on it. My heart continues to go out to you and your family. I'm sure your angel Levi will look out for his new little brother.

Congrats on the baby shower! May your new family member make a swift and healthy journey into this world.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

I am so loving all of the Audrey skirts! It is the neatest thing to see your daughters name repeated over and over again!!!

 

[tricia]

The girls both look great. I love all the colour and business of the clown costume, perfect.

Very cute. Glad she loves it.

Those are great. And I loved your Vida's from your previous post. I had a big quote on the weekend, but then the boards went down and I lost it

Tessa looks so pretty, and the dress is great.

Glad she took a second to pose for us, the outfits are great. I love the mickey fabric on the pirate one.

That looks great. The ruffle is awesome.

Hi Everyone,

here are some pillowcases I made for Tyler's Big Give!!

Very cute. Too bad Zoe doesn't want to give them away

That is perfect for Chef Mickey's. (no one will even notice the bit of yellow if it doesn't come out)

A Diego baseball outfit for my 3 1/2 year old nephew

Cute little outfits, and good job on the shirt for DH, the applique looks amazing.

I made a couple of shirts for my neice (17) who leaves for her Make A Wish trip this Friday. They'll be arriving to Disney just as I am leaving.

I made Make A Wish shirts for her, her DB and DSis.

I had an extra shirt, so I made her favorite character, Stitch.

The little hands are DD hiding. Thank you to those who pointed me in the right direction for finding the transfers.

How sweet of you. Hope she feels better and has a great time.

Well apparently there's a heat wave in Orlando--it was in the 90s today & HOT at Animal Kingdom. Here's a picture of us on our girls trip. I made me a shirt using Heather's Mickey swirl. I used a variegated black/white thread to kinda' give it a zebra look (at least that's what I was going for):

That Mickey swirl is too cool, of course it is Zebra like, what to DHs know.

Here are a few things I've made but haven't posted.

The designs on her pants are HeatherSue's.

I didn't make this but I thought it turn out soooooooo cute that I wanted to show it.

DGD4 loves alligators so we had to show case her favorite character of the movie.

Great Tiana outfit, and I love the cupcake Alligator, what a great idea.

[

What a great pic. Glad things are coming together for his service. I will be thinking of him on the 11th, as it is my birthday also.

 

[aksunshine]

ALICIA (Akasunshine) ---- The headstone is beautiful. The poem is perfect and heartfelt. You did an awesome job on it. My heart continues to go out to you and your family. I'm sure your angel Levi will look out for his new little brother.

Congrats on the baby shower! May your new family member make a swift and healthy journey into this world.

Thank you so much. Gabriel is coming via c-section, should be swift!!!! LOL

 

[aksunshine]

Happy early birthday Tricia, Thanks!!

 

[Kudrah]

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I'm new to the DISBoards, but not new to WDW or loving all things Disney! I have 2 children, Brendan (12) and Ella (4), and though we are trying for another one, it's not looking good, lol. I'll be 39 in September and my husband Greg will be 48 in July and we are feeling like old farts who can't keep up with the ones we've got!

I have spent hours now pouring through this thread and I'm still not even a third of the way through! All your creativity and designs are fabulous and I love the sisterhood I can feel that you all have established here as well!

I am a great sewer in my mind. Which means, I can't sew a lick, but I long to be able to. I am very crafty, I love paint and paper projects, and can easily see how things are made, and I'm always looking at stuff and saying 'they want HOW much? Oh man if I only could sew.' For some reason, machine sewing is so intimidating to me. I can cut out basic pattern pieces and sew SIMPLE things by hand, but have a brand new (well, now it's 5 years old) Brother machine that has never been out of the box because I don't even know how to thread it. I made curtains for my son's room out of bedsheets that matched his comforter and I used iron-on tape, lol.

We are going to WDW in December 2010 and I have made a goal that I want to be able to sew some outfits for Ella to take on our trip. I don't really have or know anyone who can teach me one on one, and the local JoAnns seems only to be offering classes to people who already know how to work their machine or the Viking/Singer/Husquavarna classes where you have to buy the machine to take the class.

I did buy the Simplicity Simply the Best Sewing Book years back, but I don't think it was basic enough for me, lol.

Are there books/videos, etc that you all would recommend for a true novice like me? I can mend things and sew simple hems by hand and years back I used to do a bit of embroidery, but I just would LOVE to be able to make these stinkin' cute boutique kind of clothes, to be able to embellish jeans, etc. I think it truly is a psychological hurdle. My mom sewed through her fingernail bed when I was 4 or 5 years old, it wasn't really as bad as it sounds but I remember it was very bloody and I think that probably has something to do with why I'm so afraid of machine sewing.

Help

 

[Kudrah]

To Alicia-
I am just now coming upon your story and the beautiful headstone and poem for Levi. I couldn't not read without sending you a (((((hug))))) and telling you that although I know you might not think of it this way, you were not the only one blessed by having Levi for the short time you did. I can see from your pictures (I looked at the other threads) that he was a beautiful, bright, and HAPPY little boy who was blessed to have known such love and adoration from his earth family. All we can do while we are 'borrowing' our children is the very best we can while we have them, no matter how long or short that time may be....and wow, is it obviously by the joy on his face that shone in everyday things, how happy he was, and what a great family you gave him. Though he's shifted now into a different place, the love remains always and I wanted to tell you "WELL DONE" Mama. I know it's not enough, or long enough, or fair, and that it doesn't hurt less every day. But you and that little boy put beauty into this world where so much is ugly. And the effect of that will last forever.

(((hugs))) and prayers for you and your DH and your daughter.

Rebecca

 

[Granna4679]

Here are the few things that I have made recently:

Tink dress with Easy Fit pants for my 2 year old niece (thanks for the tip and directions to add the elastic under the arm holes)

A Diego baseball outfit for my 3 1/2 year old nephew

A hawaiian shirt that I made for my husband to wear to the Jimmy Buffet concert last week. I used a Simplicity pattern and have to say that I was more then a little frustrated. There is no way I could have done this pattern without having first done CarlaC's bowling shirt.
Front:

Back:

A close up the applique. This was the first thing that I have done that was more complicated then a Minnie Head but it wasn't too bad (of course I could not have done it without HeatherSue's tutorial and all the great inspiration from this board)

The Diego is my favorite. That is going to be adorable on him. And the tink and your hubby's shirt are great too.

Well apparently there's a heat wave in Orlando--it was in the 90s today & HOT at Animal Kingdom. Here's a picture of us on our girls trip. I made me a shirt using Heather's Mickey swirl. I used a variegated black/white thread to kinda' give it a zebra look (at least that's what I was going for):

Great picture!! I really like your shirt, and YES, it is very zebra looking.

Here are a few things I've made but haven't posted.

I made this dress for DGD4 to wear for her Easter program at preschool. When she was getting dressed that morning, she pulled on it so hard that she ripped the skirt from the bodice and didn't get to wear it. I repaired it and she loves it.

DGD4 had a Princess & the Frog birthday party. I made her a special outfit for her party. She didn't want to stop playing for me to take her picture.

The designs on her pants are HeatherSue's.

I didn't make this but I thought it turn out soooooooo cute that I wanted to show it.

DGD4 loves alligators so we had to show case her favorite character of the movie.

LOVE, LOVE the Princess and the frog outfit and the cake is fabulous!! What a creative idea.

If you are in Mk, ride Dumbo for us! I'd love a picture.

It's hard to believe that has been so long ago.

What an absolute DOLL! I agree with pp....what a special mommy that Levi had! My sister lost a little one in an accident at 2 yrs old. I know the pain and know what you have gone through. But Levi (along with my niece) is dancing with the angels today and making those around him laugh and smile!

Thank you so much everyone (Adi, too, somehow I lost your qoute). It is so wonderful to have it set. I set up a dove release for the service and I got MH balloons. I think we are almost ready.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Alicia, the headtone is beautiful! Katie was over my shoulder yesterday as I skimmed and asked about the stone and I reminded her about you and how she helped me make the box. She wanted me to give you and Isabelle a hug and tell you that she loves it also. She said it looks like Levi is holding your belly in the picture with the back of the stone and that maybe he is hugging Gabriel. Yep, I cried...out of the mouth of babes.... Prayers for you!

 

[NiniMorris]

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I'm new to the DISBoards, but not new to WDW or loving all things Disney! I have 2 children, Brendan (12) and Ella (4), and though we are trying for another one, it's not looking good, lol. I'll be 39 in September and my husband Greg will be 48 in July and we are feeling like old farts who can't keep up with the ones we've got!

I have spent hours now pouring through this thread and I'm still not even a third of the way through! All your creativity and designs are fabulous and I love the sisterhood I can feel that you all have established here as well!

I am a great sewer in my mind. Which means, I can't sew a lick, but I long to be able to. I am very crafty, I love paint and paper projects, and can easily see how things are made, and I'm always looking at stuff and saying 'they want HOW much? Oh man if I only could sew.' For some reason, machine sewing is so intimidating to me. I can cut out basic pattern pieces and sew SIMPLE things by hand, but have a brand new (well, now it's 5 years old) Brother machine that has never been out of the box because I don't even know how to thread it. I made curtains for my son's room out of bedsheets that matched his comforter and I used iron-on tape, lol.

We are going to WDW in December 2010 and I have made a goal that I want to be able to sew some outfits for Ella to take on our trip. I don't really have or know anyone who can teach me one on one, and the local JoAnns seems only to be offering classes to people who already know how to work their machine or the Viking/Singer/Husquavarna classes where you have to buy the machine to take the class.

I did buy the Simplicity Simply the Best Sewing Book years back, but I don't think it was basic enough for me, lol.

Are there books/videos, etc that you all would recommend for a true novice like me? I can mend things and sew simple hems by hand and years back I used to do a bit of embroidery, but I just would LOVE to be able to make these stinkin' cute boutique kind of clothes, to be able to embellish jeans, etc. I think it truly is a psychological hurdle. My mom sewed through her fingernail bed when I was 4 or 5 years old, it wasn't really as bad as it sounds but I remember it was very bloody and I think that probably has something to do with why I'm so afraid of machine sewing.

Help

First of all...welcome!

Second...you are never too old...my oldest is 33 and my youngest two are 8 and 9...hubby and I will be on Social Security before our youngest two learn to drive!

Best, best, best patterns to start with are anything Carla C from YCMT! My 9 year old daughter has been sewing them for almost a year now! She made a cute birthday dress for her niece last year!

Her directions are so simple even an 8 year old can do it...and if you get stuck...we can help you walk through it!

Love to chat more...but I should have left the house 10 minutes ago and it is storming...guess we will be late for therapy today!


Nini

 

[billwendy]

[/QUOTE]

Alicia, I love that picture of Levi! Adorable!!!

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I'm new to the DISBoards, but not new to WDW or loving all things Disney! I have 2 children, Brendan (12) and Ella (4), and though we are trying for another one, it's not looking good, lol. I'll be 39 in September and my husband Greg will be 48 in July and we are feeling like old farts who can't keep up with the ones we've got!

I have spent hours now pouring through this thread and I'm still not even a third of the way through! All your creativity and designs are fabulous and I love the sisterhood I can feel that you all have established here as well!

I am a great sewer in my mind. Which means, I can't sew a lick, but I long to be able to. I am very crafty, I love paint and paper projects, and can easily see how things are made, and I'm always looking at stuff and saying 'they want HOW much? Oh man if I only could sew.' For some reason, machine sewing is so intimidating to me. I can cut out basic pattern pieces and sew SIMPLE things by hand, but have a brand new (well, now it's 5 years old) Brother machine that has never been out of the box because I don't even know how to thread it. I made curtains for my son's room out of bedsheets that matched his comforter and I used iron-on tape, lol.

We are going to WDW in December 2010 and I have made a goal that I want to be able to sew some outfits for Ella to take on our trip. I don't really have or know anyone who can teach me one on one, and the local JoAnns seems only to be offering classes to people who already know how to work their machine or the Viking/Singer/Husquavarna classes where you have to buy the machine to take the class.

I did buy the Simplicity Simply the Best Sewing Book years back, but I don't think it was basic enough for me, lol.

Are there books/videos, etc that you all would recommend for a true novice like me? I can mend things and sew simple hems by hand and years back I used to do a bit of embroidery, but I just would LOVE to be able to make these stinkin' cute boutique kind of clothes, to be able to embellish jeans, etc. I think it truly is a psychological hurdle. My mom sewed through her fingernail bed when I was 4 or 5 years old, it wasn't really as bad as it sounds but I remember it was very bloody and I think that probably has something to do with why I'm so afraid of machine sewing.

Help

Welcome Rebecca!! I learned to sew from these boards!! I have really really learned alot from the patterns by Carla C on Youcanmakethis.com. You print them out and each one comes with a tutorial. Alot of people here use those patterns and you can dress them up or down depending on the look you are going for!!! The patterns are a bit more expensive, but you get a huge range of sizes that will cover Ella until she is a teen!!! lol....

 

[Jaylin]

After my shower yesterday, I went by the cemetary. Levi's stone has been set!!!! It was very bittersweet. I practically hugged it (I guess having something tangible got to me) and wailed. I'm surprised I didn't stop traffic.

Front

Back (I wrote the poem for Levi)

Sorry about the pink blob reflecting on the granite. That is me....

I'm in lurkdom 99% of the time, but I just had to say the that is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, I poem had me in tears. I don't know your story, but I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little boy. Wishing only the best for your c-section and your little bundle!!

As for me, I just want to re-introduce myself, I was here a while back while I was debating on which machine to buy and then when I bought my Brother (which I love!!!) and then again with lots of questions. You have all been so amazing and helpful! I got my machine in Feb and then went into tax season, (i'm an accountant) so I had zero free time to do anything which was torture! So now that I'm free, I'm ready to go!!!

We are heading to Disney 8/17 as first time DVC members, so we're very excited. I've got DS7, DD5, DD2 1/2, DD1. So I have lots to sew! I've got lots of fabric and lots of embriodery designs (can't wait to stitch out one of Heather's). You are all so inspirational and I've loved reading along and seeing the amazing things you've created. Hopefully I'll be able to contributed to all the cuteness around here too!!!

 

[Jaylin]

Oh, I forgot to say.....are patterns absolutely impossible for anyone else or is it just me? I think I've gotten so use to the YCMT and other epatterns, that I'm lost with a normal one. I tried to make some shorts with a McCalls pattern, OMG, I was lost after direction #2. I didn't understand what they were doing or saying! So I just referred back to an epattern I had and did it that way!!! I think I need to take a basic sewing class and learn the art of reading patterns.......hopefully it's not just me!!!

 

[snubie]

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I'm new to the DISBoards, but not new to WDW or loving all things Disney! I have 2 children, Brendan (12) and Ella (4), and though we are trying for another one, it's not looking good, lol. I'll be 39 in September and my husband Greg will be 48 in July and we are feeling like old farts who can't keep up with the ones we've got!

I have spent hours now pouring through this thread and I'm still not even a third of the way through! All your creativity and designs are fabulous and I love the sisterhood I can feel that you all have established here as well!

I am a great sewer in my mind. Which means, I can't sew a lick, but I long to be able to. I am very crafty, I love paint and paper projects, and can easily see how things are made, and I'm always looking at stuff and saying 'they want HOW much? Oh man if I only could sew.' For some reason, machine sewing is so intimidating to me. I can cut out basic pattern pieces and sew SIMPLE things by hand, but have a brand new (well, now it's 5 years old) Brother machine that has never been out of the box because I don't even know how to thread it. I made curtains for my son's room out of bedsheets that matched his comforter and I used iron-on tape, lol.

We are going to WDW in December 2010 and I have made a goal that I want to be able to sew some outfits for Ella to take on our trip. I don't really have or know anyone who can teach me one on one, and the local JoAnns seems only to be offering classes to people who already know how to work their machine or the Viking/Singer/Husquavarna classes where you have to buy the machine to take the class.

I did buy the Simplicity Simply the Best Sewing Book years back, but I don't think it was basic enough for me, lol.

Are there books/videos, etc that you all would recommend for a true novice like me? I can mend things and sew simple hems by hand and years back I used to do a bit of embroidery, but I just would LOVE to be able to make these stinkin' cute boutique kind of clothes, to be able to embellish jeans, etc. I think it truly is a psychological hurdle. My mom sewed through her fingernail bed when I was 4 or 5 years old, it wasn't really as bad as it sounds but I remember it was very bloody and I think that probably has something to do with why I'm so afraid of machine sewing.

Help

First - Welcome.
Second - you can do it. Just get that machine out of the box. The manual will walk you through threading the machine. Then just practice on scrap material.
Third - go to youcanmakethis.com to look for patterns. CarlaC's patterns are a favorite here. http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/authors/1039292498
There are also some tutorials on the website toward the bottom of the homepage.

Many of us here were not sewers until a few years ago. This thread has created a new breed of sewers.

 

[aksunshine]

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, and I'm new to the DISBoards, but not new to WDW or loving all things Disney! I have 2 children, Brendan (12) and Ella (4), and though we are trying for another one, it's not looking good, lol. I'll be 39 in September and my husband Greg will be 48 in July and we are feeling like old farts who can't keep up with the ones we've got!

I have spent hours now pouring through this thread and I'm still not even a third of the way through! All your creativity and designs are fabulous and I love the sisterhood I can feel that you all have established here as well!

I am a great sewer in my mind. Which means, I can't sew a lick, but I long to be able to. I am very crafty, I love paint and paper projects, and can easily see how things are made, and I'm always looking at stuff and saying 'they want HOW much? Oh man if I only could sew.' For some reason, machine sewing is so intimidating to me. I can cut out basic pattern pieces and sew SIMPLE things by hand, but have a brand new (well, now it's 5 years old) Brother machine that has never been out of the box because I don't even know how to thread it. I made curtains for my son's room out of bedsheets that matched his comforter and I used iron-on tape, lol.

We are going to WDW in December 2010 and I have made a goal that I want to be able to sew some outfits for Ella to take on our trip. I don't really have or know anyone who can teach me one on one, and the local JoAnns seems only to be offering classes to people who already know how to work their machine or the Viking/Singer/Husquavarna classes where you have to buy the machine to take the class.

I did buy the Simplicity Simply the Best Sewing Book years back, but I don't think it was basic enough for me, lol.

Are there books/videos, etc that you all would recommend for a true novice like me? I can mend things and sew simple hems by hand and years back I used to do a bit of embroidery, but I just would LOVE to be able to make these stinkin' cute boutique kind of clothes, to be able to embellish jeans, etc. I think it truly is a psychological hurdle. My mom sewed through her fingernail bed when I was 4 or 5 years old, it wasn't really as bad as it sounds but I remember it was very bloody and I think that probably has something to do with why I'm so afraid of machine sewing.

Help

To Alicia-
I am just now coming upon your story and the beautiful headstone and poem for Levi. I couldn't not read without sending you a (((((hug))))) and telling you that although I know you might not think of it this way, you were not the only one blessed by having Levi for the short time you did. I can see from your pictures (I looked at the other threads) that he was a beautiful, bright, and HAPPY little boy who was blessed to have known such love and adoration from his earth family. All we can do while we are 'borrowing' our children is the very best we can while we have them, no matter how long or short that time may be....and wow, is it obviously by the joy on his face that shone in everyday things, how happy he was, and what a great family you gave him. Though he's shifted now into a different place, the love remains always and I wanted to tell you "WELL DONE" Mama. I know it's not enough, or long enough, or fair, and that it doesn't hurt less every day. But you and that little boy put beauty into this world where so much is ugly. And the effect of that will last forever.

(((hugs))) and prayers for you and your DH and your daughter.

Rebecca

Rebecca! Thank you for all of your kind and healing words. I miss him so much and it is hard to think of him as gone...STILL! And it has been 2 and a half years.

You sound kinda like me, I always knew I wanted to sew, but there wasn't anyone to teach me. I am still learning lots. I started here 3 years ago or so when I decided to "hand- sew" for our 2007 trip(the one with Levi). I was afraid to spend $ on a machine! LOL! I still have issues with patterns. Carla C makes it pretty easy. You can find her patterns on youcanmakethis.com. Threadin isn't as scray as you may think. Just make sure you keep the thread taught as you wind it through your machine, Ididn't know that for a LONG time! Good luck!

The Diego is my favorite. That is going to be adorable on him. And the tink and your hubby's shirt are great too.



Great picture!! I really like your shirt, and YES, it is very zebra looking.



LOVE, LOVE the Princess and the frog outfit and the cake is fabulous!! What a creative idea.

If you are in Mk, ride Dumbo for us! I'd love a picture.

It's hard to believe that has been so long ago.

What an absolute DOLL! I agree with pp....what a special mommy that Levi had! My sister lost a little one in an accident at 2 yrs old. I know the pain and know what you have gone through. But Levi (along with my niece) is dancing with the angels today and making those around him laugh and smile!

Thank you Anita! I am so sorry for your sister, it's a tough road.

Alicia, the headtone is beautiful! Katie was over my shoulder yesterday as I skimmed and asked about the stone and I reminded her about you and how she helped me make the box. She wanted me to give you and Isabelle a hug and tell you that she loves it also. She said it looks like Levi is holding your belly in the picture with the back of the stone and that maybe he is hugging Gabriel. Yep, I cried...out of the mouth of babes.... Prayers for you!

Oh, Kim! That is SO sweet of Katie! Thank you!

Alicia, I love that picture of Levi! Adorable!!!



...

Thanks so much Wendy!

I'm in lurkdom 99% of the time, but I just had to say the that is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, I poem had me in tears. I don't know your story, but I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little boy. Wishing only the best for your c-section and your little bundle!!

As for me, I just want to re-introduce myself, I was here a while back while I was debating on which machine to buy and then when I bought my Brother (which I love!!!) and then again with lots of questions. You have all been so amazing and helpful! I got my machine in Feb and then went into tax season, (i'm an accountant) so I had zero free time to do anything which was torture! So now that I'm free, I'm ready to go!!!

We are heading to Disney 8/17 as first time DVC members, so we're very excited. I've got DS7, DD5, DD2 1/2, DD1. So I have lots to sew! I've got lots of fabric and lots of embriodery designs (can't wait to stitch out one of Heather's). You are all so inspirational and I've loved reading along and seeing the amazing things you've created. Hopefully I'll be able to contributed to all the cuteness around here too!!!

Oh, I forgot to say.....are patterns absolutely impossible for anyone else or is it just me? I think I've gotten so use to the YCMT and other epatterns, that I'm lost with a normal one. I tried to make some shorts with a McCalls pattern, OMG, I was lost after direction #2. I didn't understand what they were doing or saying! So I just referred back to an epattern I had and did it that way!!! I think I need to take a basic sewing class and learn the art of reading patterns.......hopefully it's not just me!!!

Thank you Jaylin. Short story is a 19 yo ran a red light and t-boned us. My DH and I almost died, my DD was 5 and fine physically, but can tell you everything that happened. Levi didn't make it.

I have pattern issues, too! Try Carla C at youcanmakethis.com!

 

[tmh0206]

can anyone tell me which pattern they prefer for the stripwork skirts? is it a Carla C pattern? i need one asap, but not sure which to get. thanks,!!!

 

[McDuck]

Been lurking lately because DD is teething and I'm lucky to stay afloat on housework alone lately. Naturally sewing has been on the backburner, though DH *did* buy me a 6 foot folding table to keep under the guest bed that I can pull out to spread my fabric and patterns on without having to worry about the dog disturbing it or worse, eating straight pins!

Had to post to tell Alicia...I had posted on your pics of Levi's headstone on FB, but Bill came home for lunch today and was standing over my shoulder while I was making my pass through the thread today and saw it, and asked if that was for your little boy. He was very touched by the stone and especially poem and so I just wanted to share that with you, hon. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

 

[babynala]

Well apparently there's a heat wave in Orlando--it was in the 90s today & HOT at Animal Kingdom. Here's a picture of us on our girls trip. I made me a shirt using Heather's Mickey swirl. I used a variegated black/white thread to kinda' give it a zebra look (at least that's what I was going for):

I think Animal Kingdom is always 10 degrees hotter then the rest of Disney World. Looks like you guys are having fun. Love the t-shirts!

Do you think Zoey is trying to tell me something? I am NOT packing her in with the pillowcases!!!

Maybe she wants her own pillowcase? Or she wants to meet the happy new owners of those great pillowcases. Great job

Here are a few things I've made but haven't posted.

I made this dress for DGD4 to wear for her Easter program at preschool. When she was getting dressed that morning, she pulled on it so hard that she ripped the skirt from the bodice and didn't get to wear it. I repaired it and she loves it.

DGD4 had a Princess & the Frog birthday party. I made her a special outfit for her party. She didn't want to stop playing for me to take her picture.

The designs on her pants are HeatherSue's.

I didn't make this but I thought it turn out soooooooo cute that I wanted to show it.

DGD4 loves alligators so we had to show case her favorite character of the movie.

The outfits are so cute. I love that pink dress. Great job on the Alligator cupcake cake. My mom made an Alligator cake for my class when we were learning the letter "A" in kindergarten but I don't think it was that big.

Thank you so much everyone (Adi, too, somehow I lost your qoute). It is so wonderful to have it set. I set up a dove release for the service and I got MH balloons. I think we are almost ready.[/COLOR]

What a happy and beautiful little boy.

Oh, I forgot to say.....are patterns absolutely impossible for anyone else or is it just me? I think I've gotten so use to the YCMT and other epatterns, that I'm lost with a normal one. I tried to make some shorts with a McCalls pattern, OMG, I was lost after direction #2. I didn't understand what they were doing or saying! So I just referred back to an epattern I had and did it that way!!! I think I need to take a basic sewing class and learn the art of reading patterns.......hopefully it's not just me!!!

I had the same problem with a commercial pattern recently. I don't remember being so frustrated with them but I think I have been spoiled by CarlaC!

can anyone tell me which pattern they prefer for the stripwork skirts? is it a Carla C pattern? i need one asap, but not sure which to get. thanks,!!!

You can modify the CarlaC Patchwork Twirl skirt to just have stips instead of patches or you can modify the CarlaC Stripwork Jumper to turn it into a skirt. It depends on which way you want your stripes.

 

[jessica52877]

[/B][/SIZE]

I have never seen this picture of Levi! So beautiful! The headstone is just gorgeous and I love how you and Gabriel are also in the picture!

To Alicia-
I am just now coming upon your story and the beautiful headstone and poem for Levi. I couldn't not read without sending you a (((((hug))))) and telling you that although I know you might not think of it this way, you were not the only one blessed by having Levi for the short time you did. I can see from your pictures (I looked at the other threads) that he was a beautiful, bright, and HAPPY little boy who was blessed to have known such love and adoration from his earth family. All we can do while we are 'borrowing' our children is the very best we can while we have them, no matter how long or short that time may be....and wow, is it obviously by the joy on his face that shone in everyday things, how happy he was, and what a great family you gave him. Though he's shifted now into a different place, the love remains always and I wanted to tell you "WELL DONE" Mama. I know it's not enough, or long enough, or fair, and that it doesn't hurt less every day. But you and that little boy put beauty into this world where so much is ugly. And the effect of that will last forever.

(((hugs))) and prayers for you and your DH and your daughter.

Rebecca

Welcome to thread. That was so nicely said I just had to quote it!

 

[mom2rtk]

Alicia........ I love that photo of little Levi. His smile is beautiful. Thanks for posting it!