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

[erikawolf2004]

I keep seeing these upcycled tshirt dresses on facebook-that people are selling, but can't seem to find a tutorial...maybe I'm not looking good enough Do any of you know how to make one?

Thanks, Erika

 

[erikawolf2004]

This isn't sewing related, but since I posted a couple of her dress...I had to share the decor for the party....I love the way it all came together. Her favorite color is blue, so we just played off the Pinkalious idea

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Great pics and what a perfect outfit!

Awesome outfits!

,

Erika

Love it!

Thanks for looking!

I didn't have time to comment on these on the Big Give board but fabulous work as usual! I always love to see your creations! You are so inspiring!

 

[Waybuloo]

Hey guys has anyone purchased any custom fabric from Spoon Flower? I've seen a tutorial for a baby mat using some custom fabric and I'm hooked

 

[effervescent]

Wow you all have been chatty! I had to skim through the thread since I was like 30 pages behind, but the cuteness is just overwhelming. I am amazed at how awesome all these outfits are everytime I check in!

Let me share our St Patrick's Day outfits. I apparently deleted the nice posed shots that I took, so all I have is the action shots from the parade.

Alison:

Jason - I didn't get one of him standing that is any clearer than this shot:

And just cause she's cute - here's Alison cutting a rug with Daddy during the parade:

My oldest, Hunter, is in Civil Air Patrol and they marched in the parade. The parade is a huge deal around here, and one of the traditions is for the girls watching to wear brightly colored lipstick and run out to kiss boys that are marching. Watchers also put beads on the marchers like a reverse Mardi Gras. When I dropped Hunter off, he was in his uniform looking clean and sharp. When I picked him up, this is what I got:

He said he got 22 kisses (and obviously a ridiculous amount of beads) and he can't wait to march again next year.

Let me throw in some pics of some Big Gives here too - I don't think I've shared these, but apologies if I have:

I've got one more give finished, one in progress, and one waiting in the wings. At some point I'll get to my kids' summer clothes!

I promise not to be so pic heavy in my next share!

 

[DMGeurts]

Here are the bur cloth cupcakes we made for our friend's baby shower last month. I had the girls sew them up. They started to do the clipping, but then got tired, so I did most of that! We all rolled them up into cupcakes. These were a lot of fun, and were the HIT of the shower!


In the cupcake box

But, hey, did I ever post this dress?

Simply Sweet dress with a Heathersue Minnie Head.

I love the cupcakes and I love the dress!

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Awwww... it's so cute!

Greetings from WDW!!! It's a mob scene here, but we're still having a good time. Savannah is enjoying the extra attention her Birthday girl shirt and tiara brings, she also recieved the b day button at check in, and forgot she was wearng it when several CMs said happy birthday Savannah, lol. Rebecca gets lots of compliments on her Rapunzel dress, but the
big hit is my Minnie Rosetta bag. I must have been asked a dozen times where I bought it already. I made the big one, and it's working well though I may add a higher pocket for my cell phone, I keep losing it even
with the other pockets down lower.

Tomorrow is Epcot, I'll try to post more pics to
FB, that's easiest from my phone, so you can get a
sneak peak at my creations. I promise to post pics here when we
get home.

Have a great weekend!

I hope you're having a great trip! Can't wait to see pics when you get back.

We took the kids to the local daffodil festival today. Here she is (and her brother) in the dress I made. (Okay, so I went a little photo happy!)

Gorgeous pictures - and the dress is just so perfectly planned!

2 Beauty's and a BEAST!!!

They look great!

Erika

Your dd's party and dress turned out great! What a fab idea!

Wow you all have been chatty! I had to skim through the thread since I was like 30 pages behind, but the cuteness is just overwhelming. I am amazed at how awesome all these outfits are everytime I check in!

Let me share our St Patrick's Day outfits. I apparently deleted the nice posed shots that I took, so all I have is the action shots from the parade.
And just cause she's cute - here's Alison cutting a rug with Daddy during the parade:

Let me throw in some pics of some Big Gives here too - I don't think I've shared these, but apologies if I have:

Cute! And all the big gives were awesome - you were busy!

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

I just bought the light pink minnie fabric at Joann's yesterday too. They seemed to be restocked, and also had more of the comicstrip mickey fabric that I had bought a couple of months ago. I used it on this drawstring backpack for a big give, and a couple of people had asked me where I got the fabric.

The licensed stuff was 40% off, and I know that mar 25 - 27 it is going to 50% off, but I was afraid that it would be gone so I bought the minnie.

Here is the comic strip fabric...

And since the family received these yesterday, I can also post the rest of the items for Lhea's give:

I did the drawstring backpack for big brother, a rosetta bag for big sister, and minnie princess outfits for the little ones.

Thanks for looking!

Well I can tell you neither of my Joann's has ever had the comic strip fabric unless it was only in stock for a few days. I go in pretty often and have never seen it. I did pick up a small piece of the pink with Minnie's on it to make Minnie luggage tags, and then decided to go get some more just to have on hand and it was gone when I went back (only one store had it anyway). All our Joann's really has is Tiana fabrics, one rapunzel and pooh fabrics. Here and there you can find a Toy Story fabric, but one of our Walmarts likewise carries three Toy Story fabrics and a bunch of Tianas and Poohs. I would LOVE to get my hands on that comic book fabric. I'm going to stop at both stores on Tuesday and see if any came in. I'd rather pay 40% off and get it than to wait until Friday and have it gone.

Everything you made for the BG looks awesome!

Thanks for all the compliments on my girls and their dresses. I was able to finish one more item from "the box." I hope it's long enough for my DD. It's was supposed to be a dress but I am thinking it will fit her more like a tunic top. I think she has some hot pink leggings that would look cute.

BEAUTIFUL! I love the fabrics and really like the double ruffle at the hemline.

this is something i have been working on that seemed to take forever. thanks ms mckeena for the ribbon twirl tute.
the fsl butterflys took an hour each, maybe that is why this felt like it took forever to make
here it is together in 1 pic

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i just realized it is a little wrinkled, but it wasnt before she wore it to school this am i promise!

So very pretty!

Here are the bur cloth cupcakes we made for our friend's baby shower last month. I had the girls sew them up. They started to do the clipping, but then got tired, so I did most of that! We all rolled them up into cupcakes. These were a lot of fun, and were the HIT of the shower! In the cupcake box

Out on "the board"

I didn't get a picture of them before we made the cupcakes, but my friend, Louise was smart and took a picture of one at the shower. This was the set we made for the Grandma

I also made them a teeny tiny little dress, but I didn't get a picture of that either. I made the Dad's niece a dress to match it too, but you guessed it, I didn't take a picture of that either! I was running late that day!

But, hey, did I ever post this dress?

Simply Sweet dress with a Heathersue Minnie Head.

Love those burp cloths -- must keep them in mind for future baby gifts. they look so easy to make and I like it when things go together quickly.

The Minnie dress is so pretty too. I love the accent of the yellow sash.

here is one of the things I did tonite. I finally set my sewing machine back up after taking it to my mom to try it out.

A friend of mine just adopted a baby so I made her this little gift my version of a taggy blanket.

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Side 2

Very cute!

We took the kids to the local daffodil festival today. Here she is (and her brother) in the dress I made. (Okay, so I went a little photo happy!)

Great photos! When I saw the pics of your dh and the kids I thought, wow -- they sure look like their Dad! Then when I saw the pic of you with your kids I thought wow -- they sure look like you! You and your dh could be related! I have another set of married friends who look like they could be twins!

WOW love everything that was posted!! Those Daffodil pictures just POP!!! Love the buzz and woody shirts too - cant wait to see them modeled!! Speaking of models, I actually have kids wearing something I made for a change!!! lol...we had fun at beauty and the beast tonight. I was surprised how well the high schoolers did!!! Gaston was my favorite in the show - hillarious. The kids got a bit bored with the songs that are not in the movie - lol.....of course I sat with Hannah who narrated the whole show!! She notice the strangest details. In the very opening number Han says "Aunt Wendy - do you like Belle's shoes"? - lol....cracks me UP!!!! Her headband kept slinding on her head towards the back - how should I adjust it so it doesnt do that next time????

2 Beauty's and a BEAST!!!

It's great seeing the outfits modeled! I can't recall the older niece's name, but it appears your choice in outfits for her was a success.

I haven't posted in quite a while and haven't been checking either...I can't believe you are all past 100 pages! I sure have missed all of you! I have a few dresses that I am looking forward to posting when they are finished-hopefully this weekend. Love everything that I have had a chance to look at, everything is beautiful!!!!! My DD did turn 6 last weekend and I made her a cute cupcake Vida, so it is funny that so many cupcake outfits where posted not too far back. She got a dog which she really wanted!!!! We had so much fun at her Bluealicious Birthday Party.

Erika

Beautiful birthday girl, beautiful dress and awesome party decor! Love the fluffy puppy too!

Hey guys has anyone purchased any custom fabric from Spoon Flower? I've seen a tutorial for a baby mat using some custom fabric and I'm hooked

Never have and never could afford to! It looks really neat but my sewing skills are not good enough to spend that much on fabric.

Wow you all have been chatty! I had to skim through the thread since I was like 30 pages behind, but the cuteness is just overwhelming. I am amazed at how awesome all these outfits are everytime I check in!

Let me share our St Patrick's Day outfits. I apparently deleted the nice posed shots that I took, so all I have is the action shots from the parade.

Alison:

Jason - I didn't get one of him standing that is any clearer than this shot:

And just cause she's cute - here's Alison cutting a rug with Daddy during the parade:

My oldest, Hunter, is in Civil Air Patrol and they marched in the parade. The parade is a huge deal around here, and one of the traditions is for the girls watching to wear brightly colored lipstick and run out to kiss boys that are marching. Watchers also put beads on the marchers like a reverse Mardi Gras. When I dropped Hunter off, he was in his uniform looking clean and sharp. When I picked him up, this is what I got:

He said he got 22 kisses (and obviously a ridiculous amount of beads) and he can't wait to march again next year.
I've got one more give finished, one in progress, and one waiting in the wings. At some point I'll get to my kids' summer clothes! I promise not to be so pic heavy in my next share!

Love the St. Pat's outfits -- your dd's is just adorable!

And what fantastic BG's -- sorry -- I had to cut the pics so I don't go over my posting limit, but you can never be too pic heavy. I love seeing pics of everything!

 

[VBAndrea]

Here are pics of the Joann's flyer:

Page 1:

Page 2:
On the lower left under Sew and Save is where the Keepsake Callicos are 40% off

Page 3
Hmmm, looky here -- upper right shows calico keepsakes at 3.99 to 9.99 yard -- not what the previous page showed!!!!

Page 4:
Third column on the bottom is Licensed Prints 50% off under the 3 day sale.

Sorry the pics aren't the best. I have not tried looking at any on-line ads yet to see if this posted as one.

 

[DMGeurts]

OK... so I bought this pattern a few weeks ago - and I've been itching to make myself a bag - I've found the perfect fabric. I am undecided as to which size to make this bag, and I need help.

First - I need to know size. I am debating between the small and medium bag. There are measurments in the pattern, but can someone please tell me (who has made the bag) if the measurments include the strap, or not? I don't think it does, but I am not sure.

Second - please post the pictures of this bag that you have made... the one I am making is not Disney... but this fabric spoke to me again.

Does your fabric ever "speak" to you? Like, when you see it, it says "I am destined to be _______, please make me that way." LOL

Thanks everyone!

D~

 

[mommy2mrb]

TMTQ!!!

love the following photos and outfits~~~~

Blue Bday!
St Patrick's day parade
Wendy's B & The B
cupcake baby
daffodil
Minnie Mouse
all the Big Gives

think that's all I missed! great work as always, the kids are too cute!

 

[NiniMorris]

WOW love everything that was posted!! Those Daffodil pictures just POP!!! Love the buzz and woody shirts too - cant wait to see them modeled!! Speaking of models, I actually have kids wearing something I made for a change!!! lol...we had fun at beauty and the beast tonight. I was surprised how well the high schoolers did!!! Gaston was my favorite in the show - hillarious. The kids got a bit bored with the songs that are not in the movie - lol.....of course I sat with Hannah who narrated the whole show!! She notice the strangest details. In the very opening number Han says "Aunt Wendy - do you like Belle's shoes"? - lol....cracks me UP!!!! Her headband kept slinding on her head towards the back - how should I adjust it so it doesnt do that next time????

2 Beauty's and a BEAST!!!

Wendy...LOVE it! My son wore that same Beast Cutie when we went ot Akershus last December. EVERYONE loved it! He got way more compliments than the girls did (and I spent 2 months getting the girls dresses just right!

OK... so I bought this pattern a few weeks ago - and I've been itching to make myself a bag - I've found the perfect fabric. I am undecided as to which size to make this bag, and I need help.

First - I need to know size. I am debating between the small and medium bag. There are measurments in the pattern, but can someone please tell me (who has made the bag) if the measurments include the strap, or not? I don't think it does, but I am not sure.

Second - please post the pictures of this bag that you have made... the one I am making is not Disney... but this fabric spoke to me again.

Does your fabric ever "speak" to you? Like, when you see it, it says "I am destined to be _______, please make me that way." LOL

Thanks everyone!

D~

First, the measurements do not 'include the strap. In the one I made to sell (was gifted to a family preteen friend going to Disney next week) the request was for an obscene length of strap, so she could wear it across her body. while th bag was cute, I hated the strap length. This was a Mickey/Minnie one.

I think I posted a picture here of the one I made for the Relay for Life raffle somewhere a few pages ago. And right now I am working on one that is to sort of match the skirt my DD10 picked out for her Easter outfit. (at least she lets me put ruffles on her bags! LOL) It is in yellow and black and white. She had the additional problem of picking out fabric from my stash.... we are stuck at the straps. I can't find any more of the fabric she wants for the straps and of course she wants those long hideous straps on it!

The straps are normally between 18 and 22 inches long. I think the one I did had 35 inch long straps!

As to size...the large made a great Disney bag, which then turned into a brief case for my DIL. It will hold some files and her laptop. Lately she has been using it most when the weather is nice and she wants to sit under the tree to work outside. (must be nice to work in an office where you can do that!) The large also made a great diaper bag for a mommy with 3 boys who FINALLY had a little girl!

For all the pre-teens and tweens...and I guess you can say for the teens as well, the small bag is perfect! It is small enough to carry easy and just big enough to hold the necessities!

I haven't made the medium yet, but it is on my list next. I think the medium will be a perfect size for me...of course a large bag would be nice for when we go to therapy....I do some of my best planning there!


Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of some of the ones I have made...especially the ones that have already left my possession. But I might be able to get a picture of my daughter's one that is still awaiting straps....



Nini

 

[gallafamily]

OK... so I bought this pattern a few weeks ago - and I've been itching to make myself a bag - I've found the perfect fabric. I am undecided as to which size to make this bag, and I need help.

First - I need to know size. I am debating between the small and medium bag. There are measurments in the pattern, but can someone please tell me (who has made the bag) if the measurments include the strap, or not? I don't think it does, but I am not sure.

Second - please post the pictures of this bag that you have made... the one I am making is not Disney... but this fabric spoke to me again.

Does your fabric ever "speak" to you? Like, when you see it, it says "I am destined to be _______, please make me that way." LOL

Thanks everyone!

D~

I would suggest the medium size. I made this just recently, and I use it as my everyday purse/bag, and I think the small would probably be too small unless you are someone who only carries like 2 or 3 items. I don't know about the measurments...sorry.

 

[gallafamily]

Just wanted to share my 2 little ones in their St Patricks Day attire.

Also, I made some outfits for a babyshower for twin girls. They are matching and reversible.

 

[DMGeurts]

Wendy...LOVE it! My son wore that same Beast Cutie when we went ot Akershus last December. EVERYONE loved it! He got way more compliments than the girls did (and I spent 2 months getting the girls dresses just right!




First, the measurements do not 'include the strap. In the one I made to sell (was gifted to a family preteen friend going to Disney next week) the request was for an obscene length of strap, so she could wear it across her body. while th bag was cute, I hated the strap length. This was a Mickey/Minnie one.

I think I posted a picture here of the one I made for the Relay for Life raffle somewhere a few pages ago. And right now I am working on one that is to sort of match the skirt my DD10 picked out for her Easter outfit. (at least she lets me put ruffles on her bags! LOL) It is in yellow and black and white. She had the additional problem of picking out fabric from my stash.... we are stuck at the straps. I can't find any more of the fabric she wants for the straps and of course she wants those long hideous straps on it!

The straps are normally between 18 and 22 inches long. I think the one I did had 35 inch long straps!

As to size...the large made a great Disney bag, which then turned into a brief case for my DIL. It will hold some files and her laptop. Lately she has been using it most when the weather is nice and she wants to sit under the tree to work outside. (must be nice to work in an office where you can do that!) The large also made a great diaper bag for a mommy with 3 boys who FINALLY had a little girl!

For all the pre-teens and tweens...and I guess you can say for the teens as well, the small bag is perfect! It is small enough to carry easy and just big enough to hold the necessities!

I haven't made the medium yet, but it is on my list next. I think the medium will be a perfect size for me...of course a large bag would be nice for when we go to therapy....I do some of my best planning there!


Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of some of the ones I have made...especially the ones that have already left my possession. But I might be able to get a picture of my daughter's one that is still awaiting straps....



Nini

THank you Nini... so tell me about the straps. I am totally a cross-body bag carrier. My favorite bag to carry is a Vera Bradley Hipster (old, old style). This bag measures 10"w x 11"h... so I'm thinking that the small rosetta would be big enough for me??? The strap on this bag is 60" (I just measured it)... how am I going to get a 60" strap, when fabric is only 44-45" long??? Help!!!

I would suggest the medium size. I made this just recently, and I use it as my everyday purse/bag, and I think the small would probably be too small unless you are someone who only carries like 2 or 3 items. I don't know about the measurments...sorry.

Thank you for the suggestion... see my above post. Keeping in mind that the bag I am wearing is 10"w x 11"h... and the small Rosetta is 12"w x 10"h (Medium is 16"w x 12.5"h)... I just think the med will be too big???

Theoretically, I could make both....

D~

 

[aimeeg]

THank you Nini... so tell me about the straps. I am totally a cross-body bag carrier. My favorite bag to carry is a Vera Bradley Hipster (old, old style). This bag measures 10"w x 11"h... so I'm thinking that the small rosetta would be big enough for me??? The strap on this bag is 60" (I just measured it)... how am I going to get a 60" strap, when fabric is only 44-45" long??? Help!!!

Thank you for the suggestion... see my above post. Keeping in mind that the bag I am wearing is 10"w x 11"h... and the small Rosetta is 12"w x 10"h (Medium is 16"w x 12.5"h)... I just think the med will be too big???

Theoretically, I could make both....

D~

I'm a cross body bag girl too. Okay . . . I will admit I am a lover of all handbags!!! To do a 60 inch strap I would just do it in two pieces of 30.5 inches. The seam will be at the top of your shoulder and will not be too noticeable.

 

[aboveH20]

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That looks so cozy. I'll always have a warm spot in my heart for Winnie the Pooh.

I have two questions for you. First, I have A LOT of ribbon. Do you know how to tell if it's washable? Second, as I've mentioned before my son lives in Queens. You've gotten a lot of snow this year and got some storms that missed us (150 miles north). What does NYC do with all of the snow? I can't imagine plowing in a city. Here they just plow on top of our lawns, but they can't plow onto the sidewalks.

We took the kids to the local daffodil festival today. Here she is (and her brother) in the dress I made. (Okay, so I went a little photo happy!)

Beautiful photos, beautiful dress, beautiful kids, beautiful flowers, beautiful weather!

2 Beauty's and a BEAST!!!

They are all wonderful, but I especially love the roses on the skirt for "Belle." Have you seen Mary Poppins? I keep getting offers for reduced tickets from Disney Visa so I'm tempted to go when there's a little more evening daylight. (I'm basically a chicken so I like to be back at Penn Station by the time it gets dark.)

Great outfit, and how could you ever go wrong with cupcakes!

Does your fabric ever "speak" to you? Like, when you see it, it says "I am destined to be _______, please make me that way." LOL


D~

Well, yes, fabric speaks to me, too. It says, "You know I'm just going to sit in a dark drawer, smashed in with other "gotta have" fabrics, but please buy me anyway. Who knows, it's possible some day you might be tempted to sew, and there I'll be. Wrinkled and waiting."

Just wanted to share my 2 little ones in their St Patricks Day attire.

Also, I made some outfits for a babyshower for twin girls. They are matching and reversible.

So cute, times two.

Once again I'm in the position of TMTQ. I start a multi-quote and there are so many wonderful things to comment on that I bail. I really appreciate all of you who take the time to multi-quote and comment on so many outfits.

 

[cogero]

That looks so cozy. I'll always have a warm spot in my heart for Winnie the Pooh.

I have two questions for you. First, I have A LOT of ribbon. Do you know how to tell if it's washable? Second, as I've mentioned before my son lives in Queens. You've gotten a lot of snow this year and got some storms that missed us (150 miles north). What does NYC do with all of the snow? I can't imagine plowing in a city. Here they just plow on top of our lawns, but they can't plow onto the sidewalks.

For the ribbon I try to stick to cotton and I generally test what I am unsure of so it doesn't run. A bunch of this is grosgrain and I know that washes great.

As for the snow we are responsible for our sidewalks. In Manhattan they tend to truck it out. Everywhere else we have to deal with huge piles.It was along winter here.

 

[billwendy]

I haven't posted in quite a while and haven't been checking either...I can't believe you are all past 100 pages! I sure have missed all of you! I have a few dresses that I am looking forward to posting when they are finished-hopefully this weekend. Love everything that I have had a chance to look at, everything is beautiful!!!!! My DD did turn 6 last weekend and I made her a cute cupcake Vida, so it is funny that so many cupcake outfits where posted not too far back. She got a dog which she really wanted!!!! We had so much fun at her Bluealicious Birthday Party.

Erika

Erika!! So CUTE!!! Love the theme! What kind of puppy did she get? She looks alot like my Zoey!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!

Wow you all have been chatty! I had to skim through the thread since I was like 30 pages behind, but the cuteness is just overwhelming. I am amazed at how awesome all these outfits are everytime I check in!

Let me share our St Patrick's Day outfits. I apparently deleted the nice posed shots that I took, so all I have is the action shots from the parade.

Alison:

Jason - I didn't get one of him standing that is any clearer than this shot:

And just cause she's cute - here's Alison cutting a rug with Daddy during the parade:

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Love the pics Kendra - the kids are really adorable!!! Gotta watch your oldest though!!! hahaha

Just wanted to share my 2 little ones in their St Patricks Day attire.

Also, I made some outfits for a babyshower for twin girls. They are matching and reversible.

So CUTE!!!!!!

Thanks for the comments on the kids actually in their outfits. Tim LOVED his beast shirt - lol - we called him Beasty Boy all night!! My Beasty boy actually covered his eyes when the beast was on stage - lol - Hannah's outfit was a bit big,but I thought her mom was going to put a shirt underneath it since its march, but it was in the 70's here yesterday!!!!! Elizabeth did seem to really like her outfit, especially the headband!!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

THank you Nini... so tell me about the straps. I am totally a cross-body bag carrier. My favorite bag to carry is a Vera Bradley Hipster (old, old style). This bag measures 10"w x 11"h... so I'm thinking that the small rosetta would be big enough for me??? The strap on this bag is 60" (I just measured it)... how am I going to get a 60" strap, when fabric is only 44-45" long??? Help!!!

Thank you for the suggestion... see my above post. Keeping in mind that the bag I am wearing is 10"w x 11"h... and the small Rosetta is 12"w x 10"h (Medium is 16"w x 12.5"h)... I just think the med will be too big???

Theoretically, I could make both....

D~

I was going to suggest taking a look at your favorite bag. But you beat me to it. I like a cross shoulder bag also. Especially for vaca. Instead of fabric, what about using the nylong or cotton webbing? I like to do that, then I can put those rubber things on it, to cushion the shoulder.

 

[NiniMorris]

THank you Nini... so tell me about the straps. I am totally a cross-body bag carrier. My favorite bag to carry is a Vera Bradley Hipster (old, old style). This bag measures 10"w x 11"h... so I'm thinking that the small rosetta would be big enough for me??? The strap on this bag is 60" (I just measured it)... how am I going to get a 60" strap, when fabric is only 44-45" long??? Help!!!

Thank you for the suggestion... see my above post. Keeping in mind that the bag I am wearing is 10"w x 11"h... and the small Rosetta is 12"w x 10"h (Medium is 16"w x 12.5"h)... I just think the med will be too big???

Theoretically, I could make both....

D~

If you are used to a small bag (wish I could be!) then the small one sounds perfect. (and when I say necessities...understand that my 10 year old carries wrappers from gum forEVER...you never know when you might need them! And truthfully, I am afraid to know what else is in there! LOL)

As for the straps, as previously suggested, you can use two pieces of fabric and seam at the shoulder...you can use a piece of fabric that is 2 and a half yards long...see why I have a fabric problem? Another option is to use the D rings and make it adjustable...but I never have luck with those things.

Also, when I make them, I do not put a snap or magnetic closure on them. (Mainly because I have problems finding them) but I have gotten three requests to put zippers in them...not brave enough to do that yet!


Nini