Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[jessica52877]

Hi Friends!!

Well, Im a bit whacked out tonight with packing and taking medicine and giving Zoey a bath (she hates getting a bath) and stuff, but just wanted to say....

D - love your new girl - I have something old in my basement, I'll have to take a pic sometime, she is in a cabinet too, but I think she is silver!! She was grandma's!!!

Love all the pillowcases, they are just so cute - has anyone figured out if we can get the right size insert anywhere?

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

Wendy, I know you aren't going to read this probably but I was crying before I got a minute into it! What a beautiful family and congrats to them! She is just precious!!

Here are a few pictures of the customs on our Disney Dream cruise a few weeks ago...

I am so glad I had time to get this dress made!! It is so beautiful on!

I love the others too!!! Your kids are always the cutest!!

 

[iluvwdw4ever]

I am so glad I had time to get this dress made!! It is so beautiful on!

I love the others too!!! Your kids are always the cutest!!

I am soooo glad you made it too!!! I loved it and we got tons of compliments!! I will definitely have you make more dresses and tees for our future trips!!

 

[VBAndrea]

I was busy the other week setting up Heather's new website, and I think I missed what doll you got. Do you have pictures? I would love to see her! I love AG dolls!

They do around here, in Michigan. If you are caught without one, they take all your fishing gear away and fine you too. They have actual boats they take out onto the lake to check.

We have strict fish limits in Michigan too, and they do check. There are also size requirements and different seasons for different kinds of fish.

You prefer catfish over blue gil????? You need to have my husband cook some for you! YUMMY!!! Especially if it is caught while ice fishing.

My husband works as a manager at a grocery store, but he IS a fisherman!

Heather is having a website????? Is it up yet??? Details please!!!!!! I have some designs bookmarked on etsy to buy but I keep telling myself I need to finish everything I bought from Embroidery Library first -- if only Heather had horses and trains (though the monorail is on my list!).

I looked up fishing requirements and it varies by river and lake!!! Catfish are unlimited except you can only keep one a day greater than 34 inches. The biggest one dh caught was 9 pounds and I don't think it was that long, and anything you catch over 10 pounds should be released (not by law, just polite fishing among catfishers since those are the breeders). You can only keep five snapping turtle per day though -- dh caught one last time by accident and released it. He also caught an eel.

Your dh can cook for me anytime -- I detest cooking. I will sew, he can cook I bet fish from ice fishing is yummy!

Here is the camo dress. I think it is to plain but I am afraid to put anything much on it, afraid that it might come off and choke the baby. Any ideas?

Adorable! I love black and pink together. What about adding some black rick rack? That would make it a bit less plain (though I really don't think it's at all plain!) and that is something inexpensive and easy to sew on.

Ok, so I've been following the thread for a while now, and have been sewing for a little over a year. I just started sewing one day... no rhyme or reason (nobody I know sews). I actually enjoy it, and plan to create part of the nursery that is being put together (LO due in dec)... so I have some time.
You are all very inspirational, and talented.

I was bored tonight, and after following the links for the free tutorials, I made a dress (only took 3 hours from finding directions, cooking dinner, and getting it all done), although were having a boy.
Front:

Back:

Hand Applique: (didn't take the bag apart... it was harder that way)

Hopefully they work (just learned how to post pics too) I'll get the other things I've been working on up later.

-M

Welcome! Great dress though I'm not sure your boy will be too happy with the butterflies...or the dress. Love the applique on the tote!

Okay I will try. I was matching up the sleeve to the shirt to pin and sew it. They don't match up. I have about 2 inches more material on the shirt. What I am wondering is if I can just sew up the sides to make it smaller.

Double check your pattern to make sure you used the right sized sleeve. Did your sleeve piece print correctly with the one inch square box? And did you sew the sleeve correctly -- did you put the seam where it was supposed to be? Did you cut the sleeve pattern correctly on the fold? I fear if you sew up the side to match the sleeve that it will be too tight / unable to raise arm comfortably while wearing shirt. I have a feeling you did something incorrect with the sleeve construction. I once didn't put my fold in the right spot when cutting.

Maybe you could take pictures -- April is really good with the bowling shirt and while I haven't made one lately, I have done several in the past.

 

[cogero]

Ok, so I've been following the thread for a while now, and have been sewing for a little over a year. I just started sewing one day... no rhyme or reason (nobody I know sews). I actually enjoy it, and plan to create part of the nursery that is being put together (LO due in dec)... so I have some time.
You are all very inspirational, and talented.

I was bored tonight, and after following the links for the free tutorials, I made a dress (only took 3 hours from finding directions, cooking dinner, and getting it all done), although were having a boy.
Front:

Back:

Hand Applique: (didn't take the bag apart... it was harder that way)

Hopefully they work (just learned how to post pics too) I'll get the other things I've been working on up later.

-M

Welcome and your work is great. Could you tell me what tutorial you used I have a friend having a baby girl in October.

Teresa we go back on September 8th it was supposed to be the 7th but they changed it for some reason but that is okay it gives us a couple days to relax when we get home from Disney on the 4th.

 

[DMGeurts]

Okay I will try. I was matching up the sleeve to the shirt to pin and sew it. They don't match up. I have about 2 inches more material on the shirt. What I am wondering is if I can just sew up the sides to make it smaller.

I have never done it this way on a human shirt... however - this is how I sew dolly shirts all the time. Try it... What's the worst that could happen? Worst case scenerio - you'd have to rip it out. I'd start sewing at the cuff of the sleeve, and just go a few inches into the shirt portion... then try it on - if it works, keep going, if not - it's less to rip out. You may even want to skip back stitching at the ends to make it easier and do a basting seam _bigger stitches are easier to rip out), until you see if it works... if it does, just trace over those basting stitches with your regular stitching. Make sense? Sometimes I am such a visual person that I have have to just test things out to make sure they will work. LOL

i am working on my first quilt right now. This one from Mod Kids - Patty Young:

I love this quilt! Please post pictures when you have it finished! It's adorable!

Spa you say. I shall not be letting Ginger near the computer lest she get ideas in her head. Oh, wait, she doesn't have a head. Never mind.

She's not S-P-O-I-L-E-D. She's flown first class fewer than a dozen times and the only reason we got her the Mustang convertible was because she got her math grade up to a good solid D.

ROFLMAO!!!! She must have really shown some effort to earn that Mustang... let me guess - since it was only a D - she had to settle for white, but if she would have had a solid C - she could have had red? Isn't that what every good parent does?

fire . . . oil . . . butter. . . . worms . . .???? what in heavens name are your making for dinner?

I think you freightened DH... he chose to cook dinner tonight... the best pork chops I've ever had on the grill... He claims it's his new secret grilling technique. Maybe it was the worms?

Here is the camo dress. I think it is to plain but I am afraid to put anything much on it, afraid that it might come off and choke the baby. Any ideas?

Adorable. The only thing I'd consider adding for a baby would be an applique. I get scared of choking hazards too.

Ok, so I've been following the thread for a while now, and have been sewing for a little over a year. I just started sewing one day... no rhyme or reason (nobody I know sews). I actually enjoy it, and plan to create part of the nursery that is being put together (LO due in dec)... so I have some time.
You are all very inspirational, and talented.

I was bored tonight, and after following the links for the free tutorials, I made a dress (only took 3 hours from finding directions, cooking dinner, and getting it all done), although were having a boy.
Front:

Back:

Hand Applique: (didn't take the bag apart... it was harder that way)

Hopefully they work (just learned how to post pics too) I'll get the other things I've been working on up later.

-M

Totally adorable... Oliver and S has some adorable boy sewing patterns - in case you are interested. They are the old style paper patterns (with really thick paper), but they come with decent directions - definately not the play by play of Carla C. - but much better than most paper patterns.

Your first applique is amazing! You should be very proud of yourself!

Oh - and welcome...


It's official... Drum roll... Patience is up and running! I had to fiddle with her tension a bit... but considering that I had her tension parts in pieces - you can see them all in the bowl in the background there:

Not to mention that her face plate is off - and she's nekkid... I was very happy that I was able to get the tension back together and it worked! I just can't wait to show you all my after pictures - she cleaned up amazingly well - you won't believe it. She really was a clean machine when I started, so I was really surprised that I was able to get her cleaner.

I sewed a few denim scraps with her tonight - and she just purrs when you push her pedal... I think I am addicted to these vintage machines. My Brother machines just clunk-clunk along and this girl just whirrs - it's so cool!

So, tomorrow is moving day for Patience... into the sewing room with all her Brothers. Now the next dillema... what should her first project be? I'm thinking a new cover to keep all the dust out.

D~

 

[Atlanta GRITS]

I am amazed at all of you! I am new to the DisBoard, and I thought the T-Shirt and other things on the DisIgner's forum was super cool - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! While I can't sew a stitch, I am in awe of the things I've seen here. Neat, neat, neat! Thank you for sharing.

 

[Atlanta GRITS]

The little girls dress is amazing! Thank you for sharing that photo

 

[aboveH20]

Here is the camo dress. I think it is to plain but I am afraid to put anything much on it, afraid that it might come off and choke the baby. Any ideas?

I love it.

Ok, so I've been following the thread for a while now, and have been sewing for a little over a year. I just started sewing one day... no rhyme or reason (nobody I know sews). I actually enjoy it, and plan to create part of the nursery that is being put together (LO due in dec)... so I have some time.
You are all very inspirational, and talented.

I was bored tonight, and after following the links for the free tutorials, I made a dress (only took 3 hours from finding directions, cooking dinner, and getting it all done), although were having a boy.
Front:

Hand Applique: (didn't take the bag apart... it was harder that way)

Hopefully they work (just learned how to post pics too) I'll get the other things I've been working on up later.

-M

The clothes and bag look great, and I know what you mean . . . first you have to learn to sew, then you have to learn to upload photos, but for me the worst part is proofreading. I always miss a couple typos.

ROFLMAO!!!! She must have really shown some effort to earn that Mustang... let me guess - since it was only a D - she had to settle for white, but if she would have had a solid C - she could have had red? Isn't that what every good parent does?

Yup, it's called tough love.

I think you freightened DH... he chose to cook dinner tonight... the best pork chops I've ever had on the grill... He claims it's his new secret grilling technique. Maybe it was the worms?

It's official... Drum roll... Patience is up and running! I had to fiddle with her tension a bit... but considering that I had her tension parts in pieces - you can see them all in the bowl in the background there:

I sewed a few denim scraps with her tonight - and she just purrs when you push her pedal... I think I am addicted to these vintage machines. My Brother machines just clunk-clunk along and this girl just whirrs - it's so cool!

So, tomorrow is moving day for Patience... into the sewing room with all her Brothers. Now the next dillema... what should her first project be? I'm thinking a new cover to keep all the dust out.

D~

Yummy dinner.

Patience.

 

[Atlanta GRITS]

My sewing student has cancelled for today, so I am making a quick shopping trip to Joann's and then back to work on our t shirts. Somehow I thought it would be easier this trip. I am only sewing for 4 (instead of 7) and no customs this trip...only t shirts...and only for 8 days not 12...but it seems to be taking me almost as long!

Have fun everyone and play nice...oh wait that was for the kids!



Nini[/QUOTE]


Nini, I just read this post, and you mention above that you have a sewing student?! We live within 10 miles I'll bet of each other (Monroe isn't that big), and I would love to learn to sew. Are you accepting anymore students who haven't any experience? Would you please PM me if so? Thank you in advance.

 

[Luv2DressEmUp]

I have these two fabrics that I couldn't leave at the shop, but am not sure what to do with them. They're both a sheer fabric one blue-ish w/Mickey heads and clouds stitched in, and the other pink with sparkly princesses stitched all over. Any ideas?! (I've put them on top of the white fabric so you could see a little bit better.

 

[aboveH20]

billwendy -- I think you said you might be reading but not posting while you're away. You've asked about pillow inserts for the GKTW pillows a couple times. I still haven't found readily available pillows that are small enough, but I tried modifying the GKTW pattern to fit 12 x 16" pillow inserts which are available at both Joann and Walmart.

It works. You'll only get three pillowcases (instead of four) from a yard of flannel, but fold down the fabric 16" instead of 15" and I cut 13" segments instead of 10 1/4" segments.

Here's a finished pillowcase on a 12 x 16" travel pillow and the back -- which is the crucial part because that's where it overlaps. It doesn't overlap quite as much because of the 1" difference between 15" and 16". I've also included a "regular" GKTW pillow so you can (almost) see the size difference.

And speaking of pillowcases, I finally made Ginger a pillowcase dress. I think you'll find the stripes very slimming.

This is the dress that I may duplicate for myself in case she and I ever have lunch out together.

You probably noticed something different about Ginger in the last photo. I always knew she was short because she's in the front row of all her school pictures. I didn't realize how short she was until I recently measured her, so I bought her some platform shoes. Makes her legs look much skinnier. Unfortunately, she's still a head shorter than everyone else.

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

It has the "hidden Mickey" material I got a while ago.

Can you see them?

Whoops. Looks like Ginger and her friends were playing dress-up while I was doing Very Important Things upstairs.

Some people you need to keep your eye on at all times!

Good night.

 

[DMGeurts]

And speaking of pillowcases, I finally made Ginger a pillowcase dress. I think you'll find the stripes very slimming.

This is the dress that I may duplicate for myself in case she and I ever have lunch out together.

ROFLMAO!!!!!! I think Ginger's pillow case dress is amazing! I just love how you put her name on it!

Most days, you make me laugh so hard that I cry...

You probably noticed something different about Ginger in the last photo. I always knew she was short because she's in the front row of all her school pictures. I didn't realize how short she was until I recently measured her, so I bought her some platform shoes. Makes her legs look much skinnier. Unfortunately, she's still a head shorter than everyone else.

I think Ginger would also look great in a pair of peep toes... just sayin'

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

It has the "hidden Mickey" material I got a while ago.

Can you see them?

Whoops. Looks like Ginger and her friends were playing dress-up while I was doing Very Important Things upstairs.

Some people you need to keep your eye on at all times!

Good night.

I love this dress!!! It turned out adorable! I just love how you put the cherry on top too... CUTE! Are you planning to do a matching one for yourself?

D~

 

[jas0202]

Well, here's what I have been working on...My BFF is going to disney and I found this tutorial:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/09/2-in-1-bag-stroller-bag-into-messenger.html
It's a stroller bag for the back of her stroller, then has a strap that you can attach to carry it as a shoulder bag when you fold the stroller. I made a few modifications to the pattern.

First, for the modifications that you CAN see: I added one large pocket on the outside back of the bag...like a changing pad-type pocket, but I am envisioning it for park maps, etc. for them at disney. Under the front flap on the outside of the bag, I put a row of smaller pockets...like cell phone, room keys, mini hand sanitizer, etc. Also added another row of pockets on the inside of the bag for wipes, etc. Finally, added an applique initial on the flap and some ric-rac. Oh yes, one more thing...I attached the velcro before sewing the bag together...I hate when you can see the stitching for the velcro through all layers...I am just too much of a Type A person for that.

What you can't see is two layers of very heavy fusible craft interfacing on the bottom of the bag to help it not to sag as much. It did a great job. If I were to make the bag again, I would probably also use a mid-weight interfacing on the sides, because they are still a little bit "floppy."

OK...here's the pictures!

Here is the finished bag on my stroller. Mine is a smaller, el-cheapo umbrella stroller, so the bag is sagging a bit, but you get the idea!

Here it is with the full length strap as a shoulder bag...

This is the back of the bag...the changing pad/park map big pocket.

Picture under the flap...you can see the smaller row of pockets on the front of the bag and interior pockets.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

billwendy
And speaking of pillowcases, I finally made Ginger a pillowcase dress. I think you'll find the stripes very slimming.

This is the dress that I may duplicate for myself in case she and I ever have lunch out together.

You probably noticed something different about Ginger in the last photo. I always knew she was short because she's in the front row of all her school pictures. I didn't realize how short she was until I recently measured her, so I bought her some platform shoes. Makes her legs look much skinnier. Unfortunately, she's still a head shorter than everyone else.

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

It has the "hidden Mickey" material I got a while ago.

Can you see them?

Whoops. Looks like Ginger and her friends were playing dress-up while I was doing Very Important Things upstairs.

Some people you need to keep your eye on at all times!

Good night.

 

[jessica52877]

I am amazed at all of you! I am new to the DisBoard, and I thought the T-Shirt and other things on the DisIgner's forum was super cool - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! While I can't sew a stitch, I am in awe of the things I've seen here. Neat, neat, neat! Thank you for sharing.

Welcome!! I bet we don't live too far from each other either! I really want to get some sort of meet together for all of us in the area but one is 8 months pregnant and lives probably 2 hours from here and the other just moved and it now takes her about 2 hours probably to get here so I guess I was trying to wait for things to calm down. That will never happen though and we'll just have to do it a couple of times until we can meet everyone!

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

Super cute! I guess I should admit to the fact that I had NO idea you were supposed to put velcro on the AG simply sweet dresses (or stripwork, not sure which you are using, assuming they are both the same)! I guess I don't read directions either! I didn't have a doll at the time to see how hard it was to get on/off either.

 

[mommy2mrb]

billwendy -- I think you said you might be reading but not posting while you're away. You've asked about pillow inserts for the GKTW pillows a couple times. I still haven't found readily available pillows that are small enough, but I tried modifying the GKTW pattern to fit 12 x 16" pillow inserts which are available at both Joann and Walmart.

It works. You'll only get three pillowcases (instead of four) from a yard of flannel, but fold down the fabric 16" instead of 15" and I cut 13" segments instead of 10 1/4" segments.

Here's a finished pillowcase on a 12 x 16" travel pillow and the back -- which is the crucial part because that's where it overlaps. It doesn't overlap quite as much because of the 1" difference between 15" and 16". I've also included a "regular" GKTW pillow so you can (almost) see the size difference.

And speaking of pillowcases, I finally made Ginger a pillowcase dress. I think you'll find the stripes very slimming.

This is the dress that I may duplicate for myself in case she and I ever have lunch out together.

You probably noticed something different about Ginger in the last photo. I always knew she was short because she's in the front row of all her school pictures. I didn't realize how short she was until I recently measured her, so I bought her some platform shoes. Makes her legs look much skinnier. Unfortunately, she's still a head shorter than everyone else.

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

It has the "hidden Mickey" material I got a while ago.

Can you see them?

Whoops. Looks like Ginger and her friends were playing dress-up while I was doing Very Important Things upstairs.

Some people you need to keep your eye on at all times!

Good night.

thanks for the great laugh Cheryl....Megan actually ran in to see what was so funny.....you'd better keep an eye on that Ginger, she looks like trouble

 

[teresajoy]

Ok, so I've been following the thread for a while now, and have been sewing for a little over a year. I just started sewing one day... no rhyme or reason (nobody I know sews). I actually enjoy it, and plan to create part of the nursery that is being put together (LO due in dec)... so I have some time.
You are all very inspirational, and talented.

I was bored tonight, and after following the links for the free tutorials, I made a dress (only took 3 hours from finding directions, cooking dinner, and getting it all done), although were having a boy.
Front:

Back:

Hand Applique: (didn't take the bag apart... it was harder that way)

Hopefully they work (just learned how to post pics too) I'll get the other things I've been working on up later.

-M

The dress is adorable!!! Your little guy is going to look so cute in that!

Great job on the applique!! and posting pictures!

I remember all the fishing trips that Bob, Dave and Brian took in college. They'd go out every day if they could. Good memories.

He likes to talk about all the fun trips they had! Brian would still fish everyday if he could! Fishing makes him almost as happy as I do!
I've been trying to get him to change his FB picture to something OTHER than him with a fish. So far, all he's done is just change it to a different fish!

I am so glad I had time to get this dress made!! It is so beautiful on!

I thought that was your handiwork Jessica! It's adorable!

Heather is having a website????? Is it up yet??? Details please!!!!!! I have some designs bookmarked on etsy to buy but I keep telling myself I need to finish everything I bought from Embroidery Library first -- if only Heather had horses and trains (though the monorail is on my list!).

I looked up fishing requirements and it varies by river and lake!!! Catfish are unlimited except you can only keep one a day greater than 34 inches. The biggest one dh caught was 9 pounds and I don't think it was that long, and anything you catch over 10 pounds should be released (not by law, just polite fishing among catfishers since those are the breeders). You can only keep five snapping turtle per day though -- dh caught one last time by accident and released it. He also caught an eel.

Your dh can cook for me anytime -- I detest cooking. I will sew, he can cook I bet fish from ice fishing is yummy!

Yes! It's up! I'm very excited! Froufroubyheathersue.com Her designs are instantly downloadable now!!! I also updated her Facebook shop to be instant downloads too.

There seem to be a lot of rules for fishing! Brian was telling me that some places have "slot" limits on the fish, not under a certain size and not over a certain size.

Brian is the BEST cook! (thank goodness, becaue I am NOT!) I don't know why ice fish taste better, but they do!

Teresa we go back on September 8th it was supposed to be the 7th but they changed it for some reason but that is okay it gives us a couple days to relax when we get home from Disney on the 4th.

I was afraid you were going to say they went back in August! That really is a short summer vacation though. I couldn't stand that.

I am amazed at all of you! I am new to the DisBoard, and I thought the T-Shirt and other things on the DisIgner's forum was super cool - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! While I can't sew a stitch, I am in awe of the things I've seen here. Neat, neat, neat! Thank you for sharing.

Stick around, we'll get you sewing!

I have these two fabrics that I couldn't leave at the shop, but am not sure what to do with them. They're both a sheer fabric one blue-ish w/Mickey heads and clouds stitched in, and the other pink with sparkly princesses stitched all over. Any ideas?! (I've put them on top of the white fabric so you could see a little bit better.

My first thought is a Precious Dress or Portrait Peasant, with pink top and pink underskirt for the Princess one and something similar for the Mickey's.

Not extremely inspired, but I think it would be very pretty. I love those fabrics!

And speaking of pillowcases, I finally made Ginger a pillowcase dress. I think you'll find the stripes very slimming.

This is the dress that I may duplicate for myself in case she and I ever have lunch out together.

You probably noticed something different about Ginger in the last photo. I always knew she was short because she's in the front row of all her school pictures. I didn't realize how short she was until I recently measured her, so I bought her some platform shoes. Makes her legs look much skinnier. Unfortunately, she's still a head shorter than everyone else.

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

It has the "hidden Mickey" material I got a while ago.

Can you see them?

Whoops. Looks like Ginger and her friends were playing dress-up while I was doing Very Important Things upstairs.

Some people you need to keep your eye on at all times!

Good night.

I almost spit water all over my keyboard when I saw Ginger's pillowcase dress!!!!!! She looks very cute. It really accentuates her figure.

I love her stripwork jumper too, and her platform shoes!

The last picture scares me like a rabid sock monkey.

Well, here's what I have been working on...My BFF is going to disney and I found this tutorial:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/09/2-in-1-bag-stroller-bag-into-messenger.html
It's a stroller bag for the back of her stroller, then has a strap that you can attach to carry it as a shoulder bag when you fold the stroller. I made a few modifications to the pattern.

First, for the modifications that you CAN see: I added one large pocket on the outside back of the bag...like a changing pad-type pocket, but I am envisioning it for park maps, etc. for them at disney. Under the front flap on the outside of the bag, I put a row of smaller pockets...like cell phone, room keys, mini hand sanitizer, etc. Also added another row of pockets on the inside of the bag for wipes, etc. Finally, added an applique initial on the flap and some ric-rac. Oh yes, one more thing...I attached the velcro before sewing the bag together...I hate when you can see the stitching for the velcro through all layers...I am just too much of a Type A person for that.
What you can't see is two layers of very heavy fusible craft interfacing on the bottom of the bag to help it not to sag as much. It did a great job. If I were to make the bag again, I would probably also use a mid-weight interfacing on the sides, because they are still a little bit "floppy."

OK...here's the pictures!

Here is the finished bag on my stroller. Mine is a smaller, el-cheapo umbrella stroller, so the bag is sagging a bit, but you get the idea!

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That is really pretty! And so practical! It makes me want a stroller just so I can have one!

 

[mphalens]

It's official... Drum roll... Patience is up and running! I had to fiddle with her tension a bit... but considering that I had her tension parts in pieces - you can see them all in the bowl in the background there:

Not to mention that her face plate is off - and she's nekkid... I was very happy that I was able to get the tension back together and it worked! I just can't wait to show you all my after pictures - she cleaned up amazingly well - you won't believe it. She really was a clean machine when I started, so I was really surprised that I was able to get her cleaner.

I sewed a few denim scraps with her tonight - and she just purrs when you push her pedal... I think I am addicted to these vintage machines. My Brother machines just clunk-clunk along and this girl just whirrs - it's so cool!

So, tomorrow is moving day for Patience... into the sewing room with all her Brothers. Now the next dillema... what should her first project be? I'm thinking a new cover to keep all the dust out.

D~

Yay!!! I hope you both have a wonderful day tomorrow!!! And I definitely think she should make herself a cover - she might need to be able to hide from those brothers of hers

And speaking of pillowcases, I finally made Ginger a pillowcase dress. I think you'll find the stripes very slimming.

This is the dress that I may duplicate for myself in case she and I ever have lunch out together.

You probably noticed something different about Ginger in the last photo. I always knew she was short because she's in the front row of all her school pictures. I didn't realize how short she was until I recently measured her, so I bought her some platform shoes. Makes her legs look much skinnier. Unfortunately, she's still a head shorter than everyone else.

Anyway, here's 'Cupcakes, Please' -- my fourth stripwork jumper and I finally got all four pieces of velcro in the right place!!! Is that anything like making easy fit pants upside down?? Feels good that I finally got it right.

It has the "hidden Mickey" material I got a while ago.

Can you see them?

Whoops. Looks like Ginger and her friends were playing dress-up while I was doing Very Important Things upstairs.

Some people you need to keep your eye on at all times!

Good night.

Wow! Ginger's pillowcase dress is just so "her"
How does she like her new shoes? I always have a hard time not wobbling around in platforms ... please tell her to be careful on those basement stairs!!! Wouldn't want her to fall and lose her head ...
And that cupcake dress! Well, I definitely think y'all need to have high tea out someplace ... when are you going to make your matching outfit???
And as for "those people" ... around here we have to watch out for the strippers ... for some reason Finn's babies like to go streaking and it scares the daylights out of my poor AG girls

I love this dress!!! It turned out adorable! I just love how you put the cherry on top too... CUTE! Are you planning to do a matching one for yourself?

D~

I'm with you ... can't wait to see what she comes up with for a matching outfit

Well, here's what I have been working on...My BFF is going to disney and I found this tutorial:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/09/2-in-1-bag-stroller-bag-into-messenger.html
It's a stroller bag for the back of her stroller, then has a strap that you can attach to carry it as a shoulder bag when you fold the stroller. I made a few modifications to the pattern.

First, for the modifications that you CAN see: I added one large pocket on the outside back of the bag...like a changing pad-type pocket, but I am envisioning it for park maps, etc. for them at disney. Under the front flap on the outside of the bag, I put a row of smaller pockets...like cell phone, room keys, mini hand sanitizer, etc. Also added another row of pockets on the inside of the bag for wipes, etc. Finally, added an applique initial on the flap and some ric-rac. Oh yes, one more thing...I attached the velcro before sewing the bag together...I hate when you can see the stitching for the velcro through all layers...I am just too much of a Type A person for that.

What you can't see is two layers of very heavy fusible craft interfacing on the bottom of the bag to help it not to sag as much. It did a great job. If I were to make the bag again, I would probably also use a mid-weight interfacing on the sides, because they are still a little bit "floppy."

OK...here's the pictures!

Here is the finished bag on my stroller. Mine is a smaller, el-cheapo umbrella stroller, so the bag is sagging a bit, but you get the idea!

Ooooh!!!! I so have to check that out!!!! I'd love a stroller bag for the parks!!!!
You did a great job! I'm sure your friend will LOVE it!


So, so much for cutting out projects tonight ... I was all set to make a run to Walmart for some blue and some white cotton (I'm testing a new Aivilo apron skirt pattern and thought it'd look adorable if I did Belle's blue with white apron) after dinner ... and then was going to come home and cut out LOTS of projects so I could get some sewing done tomorrow morning ... (I need to cut out and sew the RockStar pants for the boys, I want to do two Cars themed bowling shirts, I have two pairs of easy fits cut out to sew for Phalen, a skirt for myself ... the list goes on and on) ...
Anyway, Dad went down to the basement to get Mom some marinade for the steak and found out they have a pipe leaking down there... must have started while we were in MI this weekend ... and it was leaking into a 6 drawer file cabinet that was full of old family photos and other keepsakes ...
Needless to say, the dining room table (and floor, and living room floor, etc) was taken over by us working frantically to save as much as we could ... We were all just sick about it ...

I did manage to print the iron-on DISigns for Finn's 3rd birthday party t-shirts ... I got 4 of the 11 shirts done just fine ... the 5th one I slipped and tagged the design with the iron and it melted a hole in the design So, to Walmart I'll go tomorrow ... for another 3T shirt ... I'll take a picture to show y'all when i get them all done

 

[JMD1979]

That outfit is awesome. That hippy applique is too cute.

As for tracing patterns I use my sliding doors. I tape the pattern on the door and then tape plain white copy paper and trace it out that way. I usually used the 11x17 paper that we have from work, but any size would do.
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I use freezer paper. I tape the pattern onto my sliding glass door with medical tape (use it also for patching eyes). The tape doesn't stay stuck to the pattern, and can be re-used. Only works during the daylight hours, though! ( the light through the window, not the tape! )

I love the jeans! They are so cute and now you have me wanting to make a pair like that. The whole outfit is fantastic!

OK, here's how I trace patterns. I take the awful tissue paper crap and lay it out on my island. I take the size I want to do and trace it with a marker of a particular color -- that way later when I make a different size I trace it with a different color marker for ease. For me it's easier than deciphering the dashes and dots while tracing, so while it's an extra step, it saves me in the long run.

I buy a tablet of tracing paper which you can get at Walmart. For most patterns I have to tape some of the tracing paper together as it is only 8.5" x 11". I then trace the pattern onto the paper right over the marker line using a pencil. I then add a 1/4 inch seam allowance where need be and cut the pattern out. I am sure to label it as well and I mark the size with a colored marker for ease of use when I am doing multiple sizes (such as making identical skirts for a BG).

The tracing paper doesn't wrinkle up like the tissue and it folds easily for storage.

I have heard other people trace patterns on clear shower curtain liners for durability. I also got this really awesome clearish paper that my dd used to trace maps on at school. Her teacher at the time, who is an expert seamstress, had no clue where the paper came from. It was clear enough to trace but extremely durable (would not tear) and came on a large roll. I really need to see if a craft store might have something like that.

And the Insa is EASY to trace -- just three pieces is all! Just be sure to add your seam allowances! The Insa is also easy to make and great for applique.

I have that book too, and I'm totally intimidated by the patterns as well. I need Carla to write her own interpretations for me...I'm so spoiled by her easy to understand patterns. I collect paper patterns, but I very rarely break them out and use them. SHHH!! Don't tell DH!

That lil hippie outfit is AHHHHHHHDORABLE!! Beautiful work as always!!

I love the jeans. My mom added the material to my jeans when I was a teenager. I like the addition of the ruffles.

Thanks so much to everyone for the compliments and the tips on tracing. I'm getting braver..... I actually laid out the pattern on my table! Another question.... Do you all cut around the actual pieces you are wanting to trace to make it more manageable or do you leave it all intact?

Anyway, I finally uploaded pix of my first pair of easy fits. Not sure how long it took, because I was tending to my baby at the same time and such.

Also, here is a SS stripwork that I made my dd for our trip. Hand appliqued MM head.

Have a want list going, and on it is a serger and an embroidery machine. However, the mom of 3 prevailed today, and we bought a new dishwasher instead! Can't wait til it gets here on Saturday. I've been handwashing dishes for 2 years now.

Love those cars pants and the strip work jumper is darling! I think if I didn't have a dishwasher I would have chose that over my other wants too!

Having been inspired by sewing rooms that I've seen here, I finally got off my butt and put together a sewing room. I had so much stuff from two or three other rooms that it totally filled up one room. Then I decorated in my favorite Wicked/Wizard of Oz theme. Hope you enjoy!

This is AWESOME! I would be thrilled to work in here when I craft!!

Here is the Little Mermaid dress I made her.

And the little shorts I made her, I have a tank top that I will sew a mickey head on front with same material. Of course, this is for Animal Kingdom!

Adorable dress and shorts! And a great sewing space too!

Finally have something to share....

These are the easy fit shorts and the patchwork bucket hat I have been working on. The shorts took me 30 minutes and only because the hem was too big for my short child and I had to refold them to 1 1/2 inches instead of 2 1/2 inches! (The shirt is from Old NAvy)


And because she loves our puppy....

Great job on the hat and shorts! And who wouldn't love that puppy? Adorable! Also love the crayon totes!

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

Oh. My. Gosh. He is sooooo cute that I think if he were mine I would have trouble poking him with pins! I might HAVE to HAVE one of these!

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.



This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

Such a sweet dress and I don't think I could have passed up that fabric either! So cute!

Thanks for all the compliments on Sara Beth's outfit and the bags! She has already picked out fabric for another hat. It was so easy to make!

The tute I used for the crayon tute is here: http://www.christynelson.net/category/patterns/coloring-book-and-crayon-tote/

It was so easy! I had an assembly line going. I sewed on the crayon holder part first on to all the bags (this part took the longest), then sewed each bag together. I did all 10 bags in 2 days...and that is with work, and kids!

Thanks so much for sharing this link!

I took today off from work. Dd finishes school today we are spending the day together I am hoping to have time to sew something and cut out another pair of easy fits. I also need to do a matching shirt

Oooh - I forgot to show the dress I made yesterday.

Our little next door neighbor turned 8 yesterday... Well, months ago, she'd begged for one of my dresses for her AG dolls - and I replied "maybe for your birthday"... Then yesterday, I realized it was her birthday - and I'd never made her dress. So, at 5am, I was cutting out pattern pieces... put in a full day at work, came immediately home, and made the dress - applique and all.

I love how it turned out! Our neighbor girl spent the whole day fishing with her family and didn't get home until late, so I didn't get to give this to her, I will make sure she gets it today.

Modeled for you by Peg-Leg Annie:

Now, I better get to town. Since I live in MN, and our government is facing a shut down in a few days - I need to get my tabs for my van and my fishing license - our I'll be very illegal fishing over 4th of July and driving thereafter.

D~

Oh this is just too cute! I am sure the little girl will fall in love!

I love the pillowcase dress and all of the AG creations and everything else. I even have a daughter that has bought a sewing machine since I got her to look at this site. She was coming over today to make some shorts with her new machine but has canceled because of the weather. This is my first attempt at a quilt. Thanks to Heather Sue for the great ladybug applique. My daughter wanted ladybugs so this is what I did. The new baby will be named after my mother and her favorite color was red so that made the ladybug choice even more special.

Just Beautiful!

Well, I have solved my problem of not having my thumb drives talk to my machine. Something happened to the thumb drives. I reformatted and they work perfectly. I KNEW it couldn't be the software that I downloaded...

Thanks again for the thoughts...

Nini

YAY!! Glad you figured it out!

This jeans set is really nice. The ruffles on the pants legs are really cute. Let me know how your Insa skirt comes along. I have that book but I'm AFRAID to do any of the patterns. Maybe for one of my daughter's Disney outfits.

Continued next post....

 

[jeniamt]

Well, here's what I have been working on...My BFF is going to disney and I found this tutorial:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/09/2-in-1-bag-stroller-bag-into-messenger.html
It's a stroller bag for the back of her stroller, then has a strap that you can attach to carry it as a shoulder bag when you fold the stroller. I made a few modifications to the pattern.

First, for the modifications that you CAN see: I added one large pocket on the outside back of the bag...like a changing pad-type pocket, but I am envisioning it for park maps, etc. for them at disney. Under the front flap on the outside of the bag, I put a row of smaller pockets...like cell phone, room keys, mini hand sanitizer, etc. Also added another row of pockets on the inside of the bag for wipes, etc. Finally, added an applique initial on the flap and some ric-rac. Oh yes, one more thing...I attached the velcro before sewing the bag together...I hate when you can see the stitching for the velcro through all layers...I am just too much of a Type A person for that.

What you can't see is two layers of very heavy fusible craft interfacing on the bottom of the bag to help it not to sag as much. It did a great job. If I were to make the bag again, I would probably also use a mid-weight interfacing on the sides, because they are still a little bit "floppy."

OK...here's the pictures!

Here is the finished bag on my stroller. Mine is a smaller, el-cheapo umbrella stroller, so the bag is sagging a bit, but you get the idea!

Here it is with the full length strap as a shoulder bag...

This is the back of the bag...the changing pad/park map big pocket.

Picture under the flap...you can see the smaller row of pockets on the front of the bag and interior pockets.

Hello all! I've been away from the boards for awhile and miss everyone!!! Amazing stuff posted, as always. Had to comment about this bag... I am so excited to see it made. I posted the link a few months ago when someone was asking about a stroller bag. You did such a great job and it makes me want to go sew one up! Thanks for including your modifications and suggestions for making it again. It turned out really great.