Disboutiquers Part 24 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[tricia]

The complete look

Very cool. Love the fabric.

Sorry for the off topic question, but I'd love feedback from women and who better than the women of the Disboutiquers!?

What does everyone like for appliances in their kitchen? We're thinking either black or stainless. I like how stainless looks, but I'm worried its too much work to maintain and keep looking nice. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Sorry for the repeat for those that have friended me on FB, I was told to do my homework so I'm being thorough

I love my stainless. We keep it looking nice with a little bit of mineral oil. Just a tad on a cloth and wipe the whole front of the fridge down. Takes away any prints that are there, and then new ones don't seem to stay as much either.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hey folks!

I'm a CM at a Disney Store outlet and I thought I'd let you know that the outlets are now being sent clearance merchandise from the parks! We have all sorts of things from little souvenirs to hooded sweatshirts and big, fancy tote bags! Our stuff comes from Disneyland so some of the shirts and things say "Disneyland" on the front, but there are plenty of items that don't. The tags inside the clothing say "Disneyland/Disney World" so they didn't have to manufacture separate tags any more. If anyone is in the Milwaukee/ Chicago area, Gurnee Mills Mall is where you want to go. We will be getting a new shipment once a month. I don't know if all the outlets are included in this or not, but it's worth a look. I'm having the hardest time not giving my pay checks straight back to the Mouse!

As long as I'm being helpful here's something else I recently learned. Sam's Club carries $100 Disney gift cards for $98 and change! Not only that, they come with a bonus $10 card, so you wind up with about $109 worth of Disney spending power for just under $99! The cards are good on any Disney property including parks, stores and the cruise line. How cool is *that*?!?

That's the end of my news flash, fellow Dis-ers!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[NiniMorris]

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

I decided to put a zipper into my Rosetta, and I love how it turned out (I took pics for a tut later today - my first)

The interior has a pop of color when you unzip the zipper - you assume that the interior is going to be black, since that's the base color - then you smile because there's a cute coordinating fabric inside. There are 3 pockets (optional on the pattern) I made my own binding to put on the top of them - so they are easily noticable when you're digging in your bag. I also added a pen loop on the side (I don't think you can see it) and a key holder.

The designer of this fabric (Jennifer Heynen) actually started out making ceramic buttons on Etsy... then she was approached to design her own fabric and finally her own matching ribbon. The name of this fabric is "Happy" and I love how everything coordinates so well together! Oh, and I made the fabric portion of the flower myself.

I decided to try to make a wallet before I tried to make the Rosetta - I wanted to practice. I found a tutorial for the large wallet online. It was an easy pattern that went together smoothly... my only issue was the snap placement (which could just be me) but when it was all said and done, one portion of the snap should have been slightly higher, because the wallet closes a bit tight. It annoys me, but others probably wouldn't notice.

I also wanted a cc wallet, because that is what I normally carry the most. I loved the looks of this one on YMCT - so I purchased the pattern. It was a lot of fun to make - but I wouldn't rate it a beginner pattern... the directions are a bit hard to follow and the pictures don't make a lot of sense (a lot of the pics are 2 or 3 different steps in one photo - so you really have to pay attention). But if you are willing to go slowly and be patient - you should be OK. I ended up making two of these - and the second one took less than 2 hours, including cutting time. The pic does look lopsided, but I think that's just the angle of the camera - it doesn't look that way irl.

The key fob was also a free online tutorial - I wanted to find one that I could just make out of fabric, with out any webbing... and I found this one - it took me less than 30 minutes to make. Easy peasy and a fun little accessory you can make with scraps.

That's all. I super duper love this bag and I can't wait to make the purple and red versions!

D~ <--- who is going back to making dolly clothes now.

Fantastic!!! I love it!

i will be waiting (not so ) patiently for the tute...I really want to try one with a zipper, but I is scared!



Nini

 

[tricia]

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

Great job. Everything looks awesome.

 

[Granna4679]

Took the weekend off (well, from sewing and computer anyway). Enjoyed the weekend with my girls and did a lot of shopping. Yes, even made it to Joanns.
Not sure what my total savings was but ended up only spending $62. My DD went with me and she was very good at saying "Mom, do you really need that...what are you going to make with it?" She knows how huge the stash I already have is.
However, we did hit a fantastic garage sale (our area has community wide garage sales) and she got 12 article of Motherhood Maternity clothes (some pants, shirts and skirts) all in brand new condition for $3 TOTAL. Then they also had lots of gymboree and children's place clothes in LIKE NEW condition for $.25/each. You guessed it...got 12 outfits for $3. Can't beat it. You couldn't even tell they had been worn.

Everything posted has been gorgeous. I am still trying to catch up on the last 10 pages or so but just had to tell you my great finds for the weekend.

Do you have a website? My daughters (6 year old twins) love dresses. We are going in May and early December. Do you do older children,s dresses?

Sent you a PM!

I haven't been on here in days and so much cute stuff posted! I did get one big give finished and the family has received it so I'll post pics.

Stripwork jumpers for AK.

I didn't think to get a picture of the back but they all have an elephant, rhino and giraffe.

AK t-shirts for the older siblings.

The jungle animals are Heather's designs and the AK logo is Froggy's. They all stitched out beautifully.

OMG...these are absolutely adorable. I love them! And the tree of life applique is perfect. I did one by hand last year (before Froggy decided to be so talented and do a machine design... )

I LOVE those jumpers!!!!!


I haven't sewn anything in weeks now.....But DH decided he wanted to play with fabric....

Yes...that is my car.....

What a cute idea!!

 

[VBAndrea]

I use cut away and just leave it on the back. I have never had anyone mention anything about it itching or what not. It is very soft in my opinion. When we just went to Disney in January I didn't have any cut awa so used tear away (but it cut it), it sews the same but is scratchier in my opinion. I noticed when I got home and washed them they were wrinkled mess! Usually I can put them out of the dryer and wear, these had to be ironed. Not a huge deal because sometimes I'll run the iron over them quickly anyways, just the design, too lazy to iron the entire shirt!



I can't wait to see what you do with your cricut. I dust mine off alot! LOL! Look into sure cuts alot if you decide you want lots of cartridges. It is a program where it will cut any true type font from your computer and then you can also make your own designs. I have hardly played with it but did make a Minnie Mouse a LONG time ago! It voids the warranty but I don't get too uptight over stuff like that. Most of the time the manufacturer wants to argue anyways over replacing something. I think it is about $90, worth it for the font usage alone.

I have cut fabric, first I cut sponge bob fabric scraps and LOVED how it cut! I had heat n bond ironed on and left the paper then attached it to the mat. The next things I cut were letters for the backs of monkey shirts.

It worked pretty well the first time. But after the 3rd or 4th time it seemed to not work nearly as well. I assume it has to do with either the mat not being as sticky or the blade not as sharp. By the end I peeled off the backing to the heat n bond and just laid it down, but along the edges it would pull the heat n bond when I peeled it up. I could use the inner letters though. Long story short, I just stopped using it for fabric. I only liked it if I had alot to cut otherwise it took me too much time to prep everything. My cricut is right next to my laptop here but there is always junk in the way that I had to move. So for simpler things I cut them just as fast. Lots of letters like that probably are worth the time and effort.



We have a bathroom and almost everyone I know (friend wise) walks right by it and comes upstairs to use the bathroom. I guess they don't think about it being there. The bathroom was the very last thing we finished. We literally had every other room done and just walked by an unfinished bathroom. Of course we also walked through the unfinished basement to 3 different finished rooms for probably 4-5 years! I told DH when we bought the house that it had to have a basement, that we could wait 10 or so years to finish it but it had to have one. I think I lasted maybe a year before I pushed to start finishing it. We did it all ourselves, with help from my mom's husband in the bathroom and we paid to have the carpet installed. We worked better finishing a basement then we can putting up a tent! LOL!

We are in Georgia too so it isn't that incredibly cold most winters.

Those Monkeys are CUTE!

So when you leave the stabilizer on the t-shirt do you just cut close to the outer perimeter of the design or do you cut an oval shape or such to accommodate the design? I would LOVE to see an inside of one of the shirts you do. I really want to make it easier for me to applique on t's.

I love my Cricut. I use it for making Mickey Head Gift tags for Gives a lot lately.

I want to make a stash of cards for gives. I hate just writing on a piece of computer paper.

I started taking images off the internet and pasting them into word and type out my note. It's kind of like customized stationary. Otherwise I just use a cute piece of scrapbook paper. I think the Mickey heads sound fabulous for putting names on things and little notes. So now perhaps I *need* a cricut in addition to the embroidery machine that I *need.* Honestly, I don't package up my BG items very nicely. It's rare for me to wrap anything, but I always include a note with well wishes for the trip and washing instructions. I should take more time packaging them, but I seem to always be in ahurry to mail them off at cheapest rates and not have to pay priority.

Wow miss a couple of days and fall wayyyy behind.
Just wanted to say loved the Animal Kingdom dresses. And the toy story things.

No offense but its nice to see that not only newbies have problems with the sewing machines
Wow things you can do with a cricut I only thought they were good for scrapbooking.
My DH is impressed that I have actually kept up with sewing that he has been on ebay looking for a serger cause I told him I absolutely need to have one now

So here is what I have been working on lately. My daughter picked the pattern, material and all for her ROCKSTAR outfit as she calls it. I made a DSi pouch to carry her game in and also made the hairbow this AM

The complete look

The RockStar!!

Bow I made

Zipper pocket for games

DSi holder pouch

The dress is really cute! I am particularly in awe of the DSi holder you made though. Did you use a pattern or just wing it? I think something like that would make a cute purse as well.

Sorry for the off topic question, but I'd love feedback from women and who better than the women of the Disboutiquers!?

What does everyone like for appliances in their kitchen? We're thinking either black or stainless. I like how stainless looks, but I'm worried its too much work to maintain and keep looking nice. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Sorry for the repeat for those that have friended me on FB, I was told to do my homework so I'm being thorough

We are switching to stainless. It helps that my kids are a little older so I don't get nasty fingerprints all over the place all of the time. I HIGHLY recommend doing Stainless Platinum for your refrigerator. I just bought one (was going to get a different model stainless steel but this one was on sale for a steal (hehehe) so went with it) as it's so easy to keep clean.

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

I decided to put a zipper into my Rosetta, and I love how it turned out (I took pics for a tut later today - my first)

The interior has a pop of color when you unzip the zipper - you assume that the interior is going to be black, since that's the base color - then you smile because there's a cute coordinating fabric inside. There are 3 pockets (optional on the pattern) I made my own binding to put on the top of them - so they are easily noticable when you're digging in your bag. I also added a pen loop on the side (I don't think you can see it) and a key holder.

The designer of this fabric (Jennifer Heynen) actually started out making ceramic buttons on Etsy... then she was approached to design her own fabric and finally her own matching ribbon. The name of this fabric is "Happy" and I love how everything coordinates so well together! Oh, and I made the fabric portion of the flower myself.

I decided to try to make a wallet before I tried to make the Rosetta - I wanted to practice. I found a tutorial for the large wallet online. It was an easy pattern that went together smoothly... my only issue was the snap placement (which could just be me) but when it was all said and done, one portion of the snap should have been slightly higher, because the wallet closes a bit tight. It annoys me, but others probably wouldn't notice.

I also wanted a cc wallet, because that is what I normally carry the most. I loved the looks of this one on YMCT - so I purchased the pattern. It was a lot of fun to make - but I wouldn't rate it a beginner pattern... the directions are a bit hard to follow and the pictures don't make a lot of sense (a lot of the pics are 2 or 3 different steps in one photo - so you really have to pay attention). But if you are willing to go slowly and be patient - you should be OK. I ended up making two of these - and the second one took less than 2 hours, including cutting time. The pic does look lopsided, but I think that's just the angle of the camera - it doesn't look that way irl.

The key fob was also a free online tutorial - I wanted to find one that I could just make out of fabric, with out any webbing... and I found this one - it took me less than 30 minutes to make. Easy peasy and a fun little accessory you can make with scraps.

That's all. I super duper love this bag and I can't wait to make the purple and red versions!

D~ <--- who is going back to making dolly clothes now.

WOW!!!!! Awesome job. I can see how that farbic spoke to you -- particularly the top ruffle. I love your strap as well and zipper. I likely will never buy that pattern as I'm not into ruffles for myself, but it could be adapted to other bags (the strap and zipper). I guess I need to get brave and try a zipper!

Hey folks!

I'm a CM at a Disney Store outlet and I thought I'd let you know that the outlets are now being sent clearance merchandise from the parks! We have all sorts of things from little souvenirs to hooded sweatshirts and big, fancy tote bags! Our stuff comes from Disneyland so some of the shirts and things say "Disneyland" on the front, but there are plenty of items that don't. The tags inside the clothing say "Disneyland/Disney World" so they didn't have to manufacture separate tags any more. If anyone is in the Milwaukee/ Chicago area, Gurnee Mills Mall is where you want to go. We will be getting a new shipment once a month. I don't know if all the outlets are included in this or not, but it's worth a look. I'm having the hardest time not giving my pay checks straight back to the Mouse!

As long as I'm being helpful here's something else I recently learned. Sam's Club carries $100 Disney gift cards for $98 and change! Not only that, they come with a bonus $10 card, so you wind up with about $109 worth of Disney spending power for just under $99! The cards are good on any Disney property including parks, stores and the cruise line. How cool is *that*?!?

That's the end of my news flash, fellow Dis-ers!

Lori in East Podunk

I grew up just outside of Milwaukee, but am too far to go there now. I didn't even know there were outlet stores! I don't think there are any in my neck of the woods. They would be great to get pixie dust for BG's.

 

[T-rox]

That is such a bummer about your AK shirt - it would have been awesome. Are you going to try to make another?

of course i will try again- leaving in less than 4weeks.
however, I just found out I am 7 weeks pregnant and it is all i can do to hold my head up at this point


D~

T-Rox...


Last week, I had my machine get hungry and ate a customer supplied shirt...on the first stitch! Luckily it was a much easier to find shirt than I thought it would be and managed to get it finished on time...

I can sooooo feel your pain!

i was actually hoping to hear from you. after i slung the hoop across the room and before I thought about throwing the machine out the window ( no, no temper problem here at all) I wondered if nini morris ever had this problem. somehow, I dont know why, but if makes me feel better that I am not the only one.

love it. my dd would love it. yours is rocking it
The complete look

 

[Disneymom1218]

Sorry for the off topic question, but I'd love feedback from women and who better than the women of the Disboutiquers!?

What does everyone like for appliances in their kitchen? We're thinking either black or stainless. I like how stainless looks, but I'm worried its too much work to maintain and keep looking nice. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Sorry for the repeat for those that have friended me on FB, I was told to do my homework so I'm being thorough

we just got new stainless appliances. Range, dishwasher, and fridge. the trick with stainless is to stay away from the high polished. that is what gets the prints. Here are my appliances

 

[NiniMorris]

T-Rox...


Last week, I had my machine get hungry and ate a customer supplied shirt...on the first stitch! Luckily it was a much easier to find shirt than I thought it would be and managed to get it finished on time...

I can sooooo feel your pain!

i was actually hoping to hear from you. after i slung the hoop across the room and before I thought about throwing the machine out the window ( no, no temper problem here at all) I wondered if nini morris ever had this problem. somehow, I dont know why, but if makes me feel better that I am not the only one.

LOL!!!!


You are definitely NOT the only one!


Nini

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

Thanks for the link.

Thanks! Good luck!! I wanna see yours!!

I like your Razorback goodies!

Thanks!

Great job. I especially like the font on the blanket.

Thanks! It is one of the Monogram Wizard Fonts.

 

[cogero]

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

That fabric is fabulous. Totally love what you did. Some day I will make a Rosetta bag

 

[kycanonist]

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

 

[princesssfws]

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

I LOVE IT. I'm a huge bag lover but too scared to try zippers which I like my bags to have so I don't make too many for me - have made tons for others though.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

 

[dianemom2]

I LOVE IT. I'm a huge bag lover but too scared to try zippers which I like my bags to have so I don't make too many for me - have made tons for others though.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

It looks great without the C but it looks even better with it. So cute!

 

[DMGeurts]

Here are the dresses that I made for January and her sister they got their package today

Great job!

LOL! Mine is a on a kids wooden table and I use a little tikes chair to sit in (the wooden ones weren't nearly as comfy).

I think we should have a "worst sewing rooms contest"...

I did these last week. These Razorback goodies are for Ole Miss fans!

I was looking for an Easter door decoration and found this online. Turns out it was made by some moms at my kids' school who are making these to sell but they also had the instructions on how to make them online. Here is my attempt! Here are the instructions if you want to do one yourself: www.myheartsdesireblog.com/2011/moss-covered-cross-tutorial.html

Here is the one I made!

Everything is awesome!

The monkeys are so adorable! I love them. Dd would love them too!!

My DH is impressed that I have actually kept up with sewing that he has been on ebay looking for a serger cause I told him I absolutely need to have one now

So here is what I have been working on lately. My daughter picked the pattern, material and all for her ROCKSTAR outfit as she calls it. I made a DSi pouch to carry her game in and also made the hairbow this AM

I love her Rockstar outfit and the DSi pouch! Great job. I hope you get your serger soon... I absolutely love mine!

Sorry for the off topic question, but I'd love feedback from women and who better than the women of the Disboutiquers!?

What does everyone like for appliances in their kitchen? We're thinking either black or stainless. I like how stainless looks, but I'm worried its too much work to maintain and keep looking nice. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Sorry for the repeat for those that have friended me on FB, I was told to do my homework so I'm being thorough

We have stainless steel. I really like it a lot... it is kind of a pain to clean, you need stainless steel cleaner. But I like the clean look it gives - even when my kitchen is not so clean.

And yes, I have the most non-functional kitchen ever...

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

Great job! I love the fabric you chose for the pillowcase dress - and I like your removable bow idea!

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I highly recommend that you read the entire tut before you add a zipper to your bag. If there is something you don't understand, there might be an answer or a better picture further in the tut - since I took pics doing both sides of the zipper... otherwise, please feel free to ask any questions.

Insert these steps right after you finish outer bag assembly, but right before lining preparation (page 10 on the pattern instructions). Inserting the zipper in the bag took an extra 45 minutes, including all the cutting.

Step 1:
Adjusting your pattern to accommodate the zipper. The piece you need to adjust is "Inside Pieces Part A". You'll need to measure down 1 1/2" from the top and fold it over - the new fold is your new cutting line for the pattern.

You will also have to create a pattern piece, a rectangle that is 5 1/2" wide by 2" tall. You will have to place this new pattern piece on a fold - so the piece you cut ends up being 11" x 2". This pattern piece will be the top interior portion of your bag - which will be seen.

Iron all of your interfacing pieces to the wrong side of the coordinating fabric pieces in your lining.

Step 2:

Prepare your zipper. I purchased a 12" zipper, but the bag is only 10" wide, so I shortened the zipper according to the package instructions - so it was 10" long.
Then you cut 2 rectangles of fabric (which will be seen, so make sure they coordinate with the top interior of your bag. The rectangles need to be 1.5" x 2"

You'll fold the longer side in half:

Iron:

Then fold both of those edges into the center and iron.

Basically you are creating a binding for the ends of your zipper. Pretend this piece of paper is your zipper - you insert the ends of the zipper into the binding, so the binding encases the ends of the zipper. You'll want to center the zipper in the binding and you'll want the binding to be wider than the zipper.

 

[DMGeurts]

Step 3:
Attaching your zipper.

Now you are going to center your zipper on your new pattern piece - so the zipper is face down against the face of the fabric. Line the edge of the zipper up to the edge of the fabric and pin. I use the opposite edge of my zipper foot as my sewing guide, I have my needle lined up with the other edge of my zipper foot. Back stitching on both ends, sew from the end of your binding to the other end of your binding.

Next, you will attach the top of your edited pattern piece "A" to the bottom side of the zipper - the same side you just sewed - essentially, you are going to be stitching on top of the bobbin stitched you just sewed. It is kind of hard to explain... but you are creating a sandwich... your pattern piece "A" should be facing up, the zipper should also be facing up and the new pattern piece should now be facing down. Center the zipper, now you are going to sew exactly on top of the stitching you just sewed, being careful not to go any closer to the zipper than your stitch line, I actually sew just barley on the other side of my stitches - so I am sure to not hit the zipper - because you can't see it at this point. Make sure you sew from one end of the binding to the other, and back stitch on both ends.

When you finish, you will have one side of your zipper empty and fabric sewn to the top and bottom of the other side.
You are going to want to finger press your top fabric only towards the top. Finger press the bottom fabric (Piece A) and the zipper portion down. I use my iron to hold them in place after I've finger pressed. At this point I top stitch. Some people will tell you not to top stitch here - but I like to, because it's the easiest place to do it. You have to be very careful though, that you don't top stitch past the actual zipper teeth (do NOT top stitch onto the binding, or it makes sewing your lining together later, almost impossible).

So, you are going to face your zipper up again, and top stitch the length of the zipper on the top portion - being very careful not to go past the zipper teeth on the end.

Same with the bottom... you'll be stitching the top of piece A and the edge of the zipper will be the bottom - like this:
Again, being very careful of the end of the zipper.

Now we are going to work with the other side of the zipper.

First you are going to pin back the top portion of the first side to your first Piece A, so it doesn't get in your way.

Now you are going to pin your other new top portion to the opposite side of the zipper. The top of the zipper should be right sides together with your fabric... line up the edges again.

I always lift up the fabric after I pin, just to make sure that it looks the way it's supposed to. See, both top portions are facing each other, and the top of the zipper sandwiched in the middle.

Now you'll want to stitch the second top portion to that side of your zipper... using both edges of your zipper foot as a guide.

Next, you will make your sandwich again. Piece A facing up, then your zipper facing up and your new top portion facing down - line up the edges and pin, then stitch right over the top of the stitching you just did. I like to stay just a hair to the right...

This is what your stitching should look like - hopefully a little straighter than mine.

Again, you want to finger press the top portion back up and the top of piece A and the edge of the zipper down - so you can top stitch this side. You may want to use your iron to hold your finger pressing better.

When top stitching - again be very careful to stop right at the end of the zipper.

Now, top stitch piece "A".

This is what the top of your zipper should look like when you are done top stitching.

And this is the bottom of your zipper with your lining pieces.

See how the top stitching doesn't go past the zipper? The reason I top stitch the lining, is that it keeps the lining from getting caught in the zipper once the bag is finished... there's nothing worse than having to rip your lining out of the zipper and wreck your lining.

You can un-pin the piece I had you pin back out of the way.

Before you stitching your lining pieces together, make sure your zipper is OPEN. Very important!

Also, once you pin your lining pieces together, make sure they line up at the top and bottom. Mine were a hair off at the bottom, so I trimmed them there - otherwise my seam allowance would be off - and that would bother me.

Now, you are going to want to resume the lining instructions in the pattern.

I do want to add that when you are stitching the lining together, make sure the binding on the zipper is facing down towards the bottom of the purse.

 

[DMGeurts]

The finished recessed zipper.

(Darned 25 picture per post limit)

D~

 

[NiniMorris]

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

I think it is a GREAT first try!

Nini

 

[aboveH20]

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

That's all. I super duper love this bag and I can't wait to make the purple and red versions!

D~ <--- who is going back to making dolly clothes now.

Wow! That's quite a cheerful (okay "Happy") set. They look great.

Gee, I think I just heard muffled voices coming from my fabric drawers. Sounded something like, "Let us out of here, we want to go to DMGeurts house." Who knew? I always thought they were so happy in there.

If anyone is in the Milwaukee/ Chicago area, Gurnee Mills Mall is where you want to go. We will be getting a new shipment once a month. I don't know if all the outlets are included in this or not, but it's worth a look. I'm having the hardest time not giving my pay checks straight back to the Mouse!

Lori in East Podunk

Gurnee Mills??!!? That brings back some fond memories. We (and a zillion sailors) spent a number of hours there when we went to Great Lakes for our son's boot camp graduation. It's the Friday night place for new graduates -- as I'm sure you know.

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, so you're well on your way.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

Looks good, but I agree and I'm voting for the C.