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

[VBAndrea]

So, today I tested a new pattern for an apron skirt ... I had lots of ideas running around my head, but I decided to go with a Belle's blue dress inspired look ... I found a cute tank at WallyWorld for $3.50 that looks like the top of Belle's white apron ... I used cotton (also from WallyWorld - couldn't beat $2.97 a yard!) in blue for the skirt and white for the apron part...

Whatcha think? I ended up making it in a size 2 and a size 5 to give as parts of birthday gifts for Finn's girlfriend and her older sister ...

The size 2 set:

The size 5 skirt:

Very cute! I can't remember if you have an embroidery machine or not, but I think Chip embroidered on the apron would be adorable.

you're welcome!

Today I sewed myself a Rosetta...first thing I have made for me in forever! Love the pattern and see many more in my future.

Very nice! I'm glad you finally got to make something for yourself. I so want to make myself a new tote, but I'm not top priority.

I am in love~~~ Those outfits are TDF!!!! Great job Andrea!

I need to go hunt down some of that pirate fabric... I could start on outfits for our WDW trip in 2 years... LOL

D~

Thank you! I love them too, but dd isn't into pirates. The fabric was from Walmart (I've also seen it on etsy for a bit higher than my Walmart prices).

My wonderful fabric finds thanks to Andrea! I have never been to a Walmart with sooo much fabric! VA beach may see me again, real soon.

A hobby lobby clearance find.

Some finds from Hancocks!

Some from Wally world

The winnie the pooh was on clearance for $1.88 a yard! I didn't realize that until I got home or I would have bought the bolt! And the blue flowery princess fabric was on clearance for $2.99 a yard...I bought the last 3 yards. I couldn't believe the fabric they had on walmart and their prices. The peter pan was on clearnace and I paid less than $2 a panel! Can't wait to get sewing!

I'm really impressed with the Hancock fabrics -- usually they don't have that great of a selection. I may have to pop in there b/f the sale ends. I have never seen that princess fabric -- I wonder where they were hiding it.

The Peter Pan panels must have just gotten reduced -- they have been $3 a yard forever and were still $3 when I was at the store on Tuesday. I'm so glad you liked the selection. I am pretty happy with that store and can generally find something there. The selection has gotten smaller though since they started remodeling. Some days you can get great clearances there, other days not so much. I always get good remnants there, though on Tuesday they had nothing.

So, Patience and I completed our first project yesterday - her sewing machine cover. After all that work getting her clean - I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to keep her dust free. She insisted on lots of ruffles - after all - she is living in a male dominant room...

And - I never would have done this with my other machines - but check out this stitching... It's amazing! Any crookedness you see is truly operator error, because every stitch Patience makes is truly perfect!

That's it for today folks. I actually have to go to work - so no sewing until this afternoon... but I'd really like to make a Villians outfit in AG size - so that might just be my next project.

D~

Gorgeous -- though I'm worried about the ruffles getting dusty! The dust cover is so pretty I think it needs a dust cover!

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Andrea I love the Insa skirt. I am not brave enough for it but it is absolutely stunning.

Thank you. It is VERY EASY -- I promise. You could easily make one.

I love the pirate sets....my kids aren't into pirates....but I may have to find a way to CASE the use of the coins

She's doing ok but just slower than DS was...I thought girls were easier As soon as I put pants on her she think they are a diaper. So that limits my errand running.

My kids arent' into pirates either otherwise I'd love to make an outfit for my dd. I have some extra fabric, but I'll just save it for future BG's.

My dd trained soooooo much quicker than my ds. I waited until she was about 2.5 though.

I know I missed some quotes -- thanks all for the compliments on the pirate outfits. They were fun and realitively easy to make. madiaon and Mikayla had some nice smiles on their faces too so I think they do like them.

 

[dis4harley]

I would love to have that tink panel. Most of our walmarts have gotten rid of fabric, so I may have to go on a search.

 

[babynala]

Today I sewed myself a Rosetta...first thing I have made for me in forever! Love the pattern and see many more in my future.

Love it, glad to see you to make something for yourself.

QUESTION:

I'm heading to the American Girl Store, in Atlanta, next week from Augusta, stopping at IKEA and of course the Disney Store!

Are there any stores (or walmarts) along the way that I MUST stop at? I won't have too much time, but since I'm going that way, I figured why not!

Thanks!

Jennifer

Yeah, how fun. In case you didn't know, the mall with the American Girl store has a Disney Store, Build-a-Bear, a little train they drive around the mall and a carousel (so you can be prepared to say "no" to the kids). There is a JoAnn fabric across the street from the mall in the same shopping center as Best Buy. It is a smaller store and their Disney fabric is fairly limited.

I went to the Sewing Store today in Pueblo, and fell instantly in love with the Brother Quatro.

I was referred to this thread because another one mentioned it as having a lot of suggestions for machines....but so far all I've seen is a lot of posts about children's clothing (not that there's anything wrong with that! ) But I really need some good machine advise.

If anyone has the Quatro, can you please tell me how you've liked it? What is the learning curve, is it as user friendly as it appears?

BTW, kind of OT, but my mom used to do custom embroidery work many years ago for a living. She had the machines that you had to do everything by hand "steering", no computerization, or button pushing. She did banners, cheerleading jackets, patches, you name it, all custom. Many people came to her with drawings or just ideas for her to run with. It amazes me to think how much easier her life would have been if these machines were around when she did this for a living. She supported my dad and her (with his small disability check) doing this. I'm very proud of her! I have one of her old machines in the garage that she couldn't bear to part with (she hasn't used it for years!, but I'm not sure what it does, I just know I've had to lug it around for her for the past 10 years!)

I wanted to say Welcome and let you know that your question is not being ignored. I just own a simple home embroidery machine so I'm not familiar with the Quatro. I think that most of the people on this thread own single needle home machines so you might not get many responses. I think that SewForum has a section on Embroidery and you might be able to search that forum for advice with this machine. I hope you have lots of success with your business. It sounds like your mom was pretty amazing. Her machine sounds very interesting. I never thought about how things were embroidered before the computerized machines.

So, today I tested a new pattern for an apron skirt ... I had lots of ideas running around my head, but I decided to go with a Belle's blue dress inspired look ... I found a cute tank at WallyWorld for $3.50 that looks like the top of Belle's white apron ... I used cotton (also from WallyWorld - couldn't beat $2.97 a yard!) in blue for the skirt and white for the apron part...

Whatcha think? I ended up making it in a size 2 and a size 5 to give as parts of birthday gifts for Finn's girlfriend and her older sister ...

The size 2 set:

The size 5 skirt:

This is really cute. Perfect for a little Belle. I think it is so sweet how you make things for your DS's girlfriend (and her sister)!

I have a Brother 1250D Innovis and I am looking for a software program that will let me edit patterns on my computer and then use them with my machine. I talked to the local embroidery store and they "recommend" a $400 Viking 5d digitizing program. YIKES!!! That is a lot of money....so I am checking with my Dis board friends to see if they have any advice for me! Thanks in advance!!!!

I can't help because I don't have a software program yet (except the free Stitch Era) but I found this comparison from AKDesigns and I think it might help you out:
https://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/fi...08179.6a64fi/EmbroiderySoftwareComparison.pdf
Let us know what you go with as there are a few people trying to figure out what software to use.

These are Big Give outfits I made for Madison and family for Pirate Night on their ship (they received them yesterday so now you all can see my Insa's).
The Bandana Mickey appliques are courtesy of HeatherSue -- I really wanted Mickey on these since it's a Disney cruise and the appliques are soooooo cute! The appliques on the skirts are from Planet Applique and I was very happy with how they stitched out. The coins hanging on the skirts are hooked on with a lobster clasp onto an eye (hook and eyes) as they can't be washed.

And thank you to my dd for finally modeling after being persuaded to for two days -- I bribed her by taking her to pick up her glasses which she was dying for. I also told her I would pay her 50 cents for modeling, and she got a dollar out of me since she modeled for both sister's outfits!

The set (front and then back):

Mike and Michelle's shirts (Mike's is really darker -- the color looks washed out from my poor photography):

Madison's (she wears my dd's size):

Mikayla's (a size too small for my dd so the skirt is on the short side):

Alexa loved how the coins jingled on the skirts -- it was her favorite part. I am soooooo happy with how the outfits turned out and the ease of doing the Insa.

I'm working on two more Insa's for my dd. One is all cut -- I'm just waiting on a free applique (should have just paid for it to get it right away!).

These sets are astounding. You did an amazing job on the skirts and shirts for the family. Love the coins you added, that is a nice touch. Glad you were able to "convince" your DD to try them on, she is so cute. Madison and Mikayla will be very popular on Pirate Night.

My wonderful fabric finds thanks to Andrea! I have never been to a Walmart with sooo much fabric! VA beach may see me again, real soon.
The winnie the pooh was on clearance for $1.88 a yard! I didn't realize that until I got home or I would have bought the bolt! And the blue flowery princess fabric was on clearance for $2.99 a yard...I bought the last 3 yards. I couldn't believe the fabric they had on walmart and their prices. The peter pan was on clearnace and I paid less than $2 a panel! Can't wait to get sewing!

You did great shopping, so many great fabrics. You are tempting me into a trip to Hancock's but I must resist. I really like that princess fabric on the blue, I've never seen that before either.

So, Patience and I completed our first project yesterday - her sewing machine cover. After all that work getting her clean - I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to keep her dust free. She insisted on lots of ruffles - after all - she is living in a male dominant room...

And - I never would have done this with my other machines - but check out this stitching... It's amazing! Any crookedness you see is truly operator error, because every stitch Patience makes is truly perfect!

That's it for today folks. I actually have to go to work - so no sewing until this afternoon... but I'd really like to make a Villians outfit in AG size - so that might just be my next project.

D~

Love all the ruffles on the sewing machine cover. Patience is the prettiest and best dressed girl around. Did you use of the feet to make the ruffles?

I almost bought more but was getting close to dh is going to kill me total!

Just an absolute quickie so you don't think I've come to an untimely demise.

I spent more time than I expected at my mother's yesterday playing Good Daughter. I completely forget to ask what attachments she has for her Singer, which based on my age I'm guessing is probaly 50+ years old.

I have my "appointment" today to meet real dolls, and I may have been optimistic in how many patterns I thought I could finish and try on them.

I finished Oliver a day ago. Last night I started a bowling shirt. I printed out the dolly size pattern, but twice had to come upstairs to my computer because it referred to pages in the full size pattern. I'm going to try to fire up the computer I put in the basement so I don't have to keep comng upstairs. I had hoped to make the bowling shirt, easy fit pants (don't think it'll be so easy on Ginger), a raglan top, and a couple others. I'm taking shortcuts in an effort to get the patterns more or less done (i.e. no buttons on the bowling shirt).

My older son is coming home this weekend and he sleeps in the room with the computer. I'm feeling withdrawal symptions already.

My younger son just got back (to port, not home) from 8 weeks in the ocean.

Gotta get sewing. 2 PM is coming.

Can't wait to see your finished projects. I hope you have a nice weekend with your older son and I'm glad to hear that your younger son is back in port safe and sound. I hope he will get to have some time on solid ground.

 

[ncmomof2]

Thanks for looking!

I love it!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Does this help?
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7831165324B1895E

yes it would if I knew how to sew .....anyone make the cricut cover in their etsy stores???

 

[JMD1979]

So, today I tested a new pattern for an apron skirt ... I had lots of ideas running around my head, but I decided to go with a Belle's blue dress inspired look ... I found a cute tank at WallyWorld for $3.50 that looks like the top of Belle's white apron ... I used cotton (also from WallyWorld - couldn't beat $2.97 a yard!) in blue for the skirt and white for the apron part...

Whatcha think? I ended up making it in a size 2 and a size 5 to give as parts of birthday gifts for Finn's girlfriend and her older sister ...

The size 2 set:

These are so cute! I love how simple they are, yet they just scream Belle! (Who is one of my favs. I might add!)

Love it! Can't wait to see it completed!

Today I sewed myself a Rosetta...first thing I have made for me in forever! Love the pattern and see many more in my future.

Thank you! Your Rosetta is so cute! I think that style of bag fits perfect with the Minnie/Mickey colors!

These are Big Give outfits I made for Madison and family for Pirate Night on their ship (they received them yesterday so now you all can see my Insa's).
The Bandana Mickey appliques are courtesy of HeatherSue -- I really wanted Mickey on these since it's a Disney cruise and the appliques are soooooo cute! The appliques on the skirts are from Planet Applique and I was very happy with how they stitched out. The coins hanging on the skirts are hooked on with a lobster clasp onto an eye (hook and eyes) as they can't be washed.

And thank you to my dd for finally modeling after being persuaded to for two days -- I bribed her by taking her to pick up her glasses which she was dying for. I also told her I would pay her 50 cents for modeling, and she got a dollar out of me since she modeled for both sister's outfits!

The set (front and then back):

Mike and Michelle's shirts (Mike's is really darker -- the color looks washed out from my poor photography):

Madison's (she wears my dd's size):

Front and treaure chest tush:

Twirling:

Mikayla's (a size too small for my dd so the skirt is on the short side):

Alexa loved how the coins jingled on the skirts -- it was her favorite part. I am soooooo happy with how the outfits turned out and the ease of doing the Insa.

I'm working on two more Insa's for my dd. One is all cut -- I'm just waiting on a free applique (should have just paid for it to get it right away!).

I LOVE these so much! I just bought some pirate fabric and I can't wait to use it! Not sure what I will do with it yet, but that's OK I couldn't resist it! Your Insas look fantastic! And your DD is such a sweet heart! I've been known to bribe my models every now and then too!

My wonderful fabric finds thanks to Andrea! I have never been to a Walmart with sooo much fabric! VA beach may see me again, real soon.


Some from Wally world

The winnie the pooh was on clearance for $1.88 a yard! I didn't realize that until I got home or I would have bought the bolt! And the blue flowery princess fabric was on clearance for $2.99 a yard...I bought the last 3 yards. I couldn't believe the fabric they had on walmart and their prices. The peter pan was on clearnace and I paid less than $2 a panel! Can't wait to get sewing!

Wow you found some really great stuff! Snow white is my favorite! Love how it tells the story!

So, Patience and I completed our first project yesterday - her sewing machine cover. After all that work getting her clean - I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to keep her dust free. She insisted on lots of ruffles - after all - she is living in a male dominant room...

That's it for today folks. I actually have to go to work - so no sewing until this afternoon... but I'd really like to make a Villians outfit in AG size - so that might just be my next project.

D~

Beautiful as always! You and patience really do make a great pair! I would love to try a cover some day but for some reason it looks really difficult to me. Can't wait to see your AG Villain outfit!

Just an absolute quickie so you don't think I've come to an untimely demise.

I spent more time than I expected at my mother's yesterday playing Good Daughter. I completely forget to ask what attachments she has for her Singer, which based on my age I'm guessing is probaly 50+ years old.

I have my "appointment" today to meet real dolls, and I may have been optimistic in how many patterns I thought I could finish and try on them.

I finished Oliver a day ago. Last night I started a bowling shirt. I printed out the dolly size pattern, but twice had to come upstairs to my computer because it referred to pages in the full size pattern. I'm going to try to fire up the computer I put in the basement so I don't have to keep comng upstairs. I had hoped to make the bowling shirt, easy fit pants (don't think it'll be so easy on Ginger), a raglan top, and a couple others. I'm taking shortcuts in an effort to get the patterns more or less done (i.e. no buttons on the bowling shirt).

My older son is coming home this weekend and he sleeps in the room with the computer. I'm feeling withdrawal symptions already.

My younger son just got back (to port, not home) from 8 weeks in the ocean.

Gotta get sewing. 2 PM is coming.

I have the same problem with running back a forth from sewing machine to computer. You would think I would have learned by now and copied my files over to the lap top..... nah! That's too much like work! Hope your Son has fantastic stay at home!

My Insa skirt is done! There are few minor mistakes, but I really, really love it! (uploading pics now.)

Jeana

 

[mommyof2princesses]

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I'm really impressed with the Hancock fabrics -- usually they don't have that great of a selection. I may have to pop in there b/f the sale ends. I have never seen that princess fabric -- I wonder where they were hiding it.

The Peter Pan panels must have just gotten reduced -- they have been $3 a yard forever and were still $3 when I was at the store on Tuesday. I'm so glad you liked the selection. I am pretty happy with that store and can generally find something there. The selection has gotten smaller though since they started remodeling. Some days you can get great clearances there, other days not so much. I always get good remnants there, though on Tuesday they had nothing.
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The blue flowery princess fabric was from the Hancocks in Hampton Roads. I stopped there on my way home. Got the last they had. The lady at Walmart undercharged me for the peter pan panels. She charged me $3 a yard, instead of $3 a panel, so it came out to under $2 a panel. Since I am always getting screwed at Walmart, I didn't say anything.

I would love to have that tink panel. Most of our walmarts have gotten rid of fabric, so I may have to go on a search.

PM me. I may have an extra for you to buy.

Wow you found some really great stuff! Snow white is my favorite! Love how it tells the story!

Jeana

I have bought the snow white one before online for ALOT more. Here is the dress I made last time. Hobby Lobby carries the coordinating fabric in the photo. Think I may need some more of it.

 

[JMD1979]

The blue flowery princess fabric was from the Hancocks in Hampton Roads. I stopped there on my way home. Got the last they had. The lady at Walmart undercharged me for the peter pan panels. She charged me $3 a yard, instead of $3 a panel, so it came out to under $2 a panel. Since I am always getting screwed at Walmart, I didn't say anything.



PM me. I may have an extra for you to buy.



I have bought the snow white one before online for ALOT more. Here is the dress I made last time. Hobby Lobby carries the coordinating fabric in the photo. Think I may need some more of it.

This is sooo pretty! I love it and and the way you used the fabric! Just stunning!


It's finally here! The long anticipated Insa! Thanks for all your support during the creation period!

You will have to excuse my model. My girls are out of town with my in laws this weekend so decided to use our lamp. Actually she models twirl skirts quite well...... I think I'll name her "Betty Bright!"

Front.

Back. Ruffles are so time consuming but totally worth the effort!

And a picture with the shirt that inspired my skirt.... ps the shirt has been done for a couple of weeks now! I fully intended on doing the skirt right away, but like I said.... completely intimidated! Not anymore! Loved making this skirt!

Thanks for looking!
Jeana

 

[budafam]

Could anyone recommend an embroidery machine for me? I'm looking into getting one but really have no idea where to even begin! I'd love to be able to do Disney designs with it... my daughter is 2 and LOVES to dress up (yay!!!)

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I need to photograph the stuff I made so you can see it better, but here's some pics to hold you over until I do. The first are the photo pass pics, the second are ones I took. Sewing is my talent, not photography, lol. And I'm terrible about getting pics posted here, so excuse the links.


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1910539243064.2100528.1229363812&l=d4e245c718


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1910404319691.2100515.1229363812&l=1b0452971d

 

[mphalens]

Very cute! I can't remember if you have an embroidery machine or not, but I think Chip embroidered on the apron would be adorable.

I SOOOOOOOO wish I had an embroidery machine! Maybe I can find a sew on patch or something someplace .... Hmm ...

This is really cute. Perfect for a little Belle. I think it is so sweet how you make things for your DS's girlfriend (and her sister)!

Thanks!!!! I don't have any little girls ... and Savannah is the same size as Finn just about, so it makes measurements easy Sometimes I just need a girly girly project (pants can get a little boring, kwim?) ...

These are so cute! I love how simple they are, yet they just scream Belle! (Who is one of my favs. I might add!)

Thanks!!! The pattern is REALLY easy ... lots of straight lines ... It should be out soon from Aivilo!!!!

The blue flowery princess fabric was from the Hancocks in Hampton Roads. I stopped there on my way home. Got the last they had. The lady at Walmart undercharged me for the peter pan panels. She charged me $3 a yard, instead of $3 a panel, so it came out to under $2 a panel. Since I am always getting screwed at Walmart, I didn't say anything.

It's finally here! The long anticipated Insa!

You will have to excuse my model. My girls are out of town with my in laws this weekend so decided to use our lamp. Actually she models twirl skirts quite well...... I think I'll name her "Betty Bright!"

Front.

Back. Ruffles are so time consuming but totally worth the effort!

And a picture with the shirt that inspired my skirt.... ps the shirt has been done for a couple of weeks now! I fully intended on doing the skirt right away, but like I said.... completely intimidated! Not anymore! Loved making this skirt!

Thanks for looking!
Jeana

I think Walmart charges differently for "panels" ... In my experience they still charge by the yard and you have to get whatever the panel comes to in yardage in order to get the whole thing (at least that's how the walmart near me that still has fabric does it ... ) Does that make sense??? I thought it was odd, but It came out cheaper than I'd seen elsewhere ...

LOVE the Insa!!! Mike & Sully have such a great color palette! You did a great job!


Oh! I finished Phalen's "Rock Star" pants ... I've felt like I was back in the 80s all morning ... the kids were watching Bugs Bunny with my Mom and I've been sewing on neon zebra print All that's left is for the boys to start rockin' out to NKOTB and I'll know we went through a time warp!
Here they are with the T-shirt I found on clearance at Crazy8 -they go well together, don't they?

Oh! And here are the "Swag Shirts" for Finn's 3rd birthday party...

Close up(only Finn's has a name fill on the back):

Later today I need to make Phalen's red, white & blue pants and his star pants AND Finn's "RockStar" pants ... wish me luck, because FIRST I have to take Phalen to the doctor's b/c we think he might have Lyme's

 

[DMGeurts]

D~ your cover is stunning. It fits Patience perfectly.

THank you...

I think you need to plan to come visit me the next time I'm in RI ... Just Fabrics had some of that pirate fabric the last time I was in there... and I know I've seen the Toy Story someplace ...

Just as amazing as I'd imagined it would be!!!! Look at all those ruffles! I can't remember - does Patience have a ruffler foot?
Oooh! And AG Villians outfit ... Have fun at work!

I would love to come visit... Maybe Patience will drive so that I can get some rest?

I love the cover....it fits Patience's personality! The stitching looks great!

Thank you.

Just an absolute quickie so you don't think I've come to an untimely demise.

I spent more time than I expected at my mother's yesterday playing Good Daughter. I completely forget to ask what attachments she has for her Singer, which based on my age I'm guessing is probaly 50+ years old.

I have my "appointment" today to meet real dolls, and I may have been optimistic in how many patterns I thought I could finish and try on them.

I finished Oliver a day ago. Last night I started a bowling shirt. I printed out the dolly size pattern, but twice had to come upstairs to my computer because it referred to pages in the full size pattern. I'm going to try to fire up the computer I put in the basement so I don't have to keep comng upstairs. I had hoped to make the bowling shirt, easy fit pants (don't think it'll be so easy on Ginger), a raglan top, and a couple others. I'm taking shortcuts in an effort to get the patterns more or less done (i.e. no buttons on the bowling shirt).

My older son is coming home this weekend and he sleeps in the room with the computer. I'm feeling withdrawal symptions already.

My younger son just got back (to port, not home) from 8 weeks in the ocean.
Gotta get sewing. 2 PM is coming.

Glad to hear you're still alive. Have fun meeting the dolls today...

I hope youre visit with your son goes well and glad to hear that your other son has arrived safely...

Have they met Ginger yet?

I love Patience's ruffles!!! she's so pretty Question....does anyone have a pattern to make a cover for the Cricut Expression???? if so, please PM me!
Thanks!!!! After seeing D's pretty coveres for her babies, think my baby needs one too!

Thank you. Can you just use the measurments and make a cover for it? It does't look like it would be that much fabric at all... I just measure from the front, over the top to the back as one piece. Then measure the height and width as the two side pieces - the I use a bowl to get my rounded edges. '

Gorgeous -- though I'm worried about the ruffles getting dusty! The dust cover is so pretty I think it needs a dust cover!

ROFL... I won't tell Patience that - she might not like that idea.

Love all the ruffles on the sewing machine cover. Patience is the prettiest and best dressed girl around. Did you use of the feet to make the ruffles?

Thank you... I used the 1/8" hemmer foot - that is the only one that Patience has trained me on. I figured one foot a week to learn - she did come with a ruffling foot - but I decided I'd wait to try that one until next week. So, I just did the ruffles the old fashioned way.

Beautiful as always! You and patience really do make a great pair! I would love to try a cover some day but for some reason it looks really difficult to me. Can't wait to see your AG Villain outfit!

Thank you... The covers really aren't that hard to make - just made from measurments (explained above)... The hard part is that I can never just do anything - I have to add ruffles or appliques - nothing I do is ever easy.

Super cute!

Maybe Andrea can pick some up for you at her Hancocks. It was on sale for 40% off $7.99 this week. I almost bought more but was getting close to dh is going to kill me total!

LOL Oh Andrea....

It's finally here! The long anticipated Insa! Thanks for all your support during the creation period! You will have to excuse my model. My girls are out of town with my in laws this weekend so decided to use our lamp. Actually she models twirl skirts quite well...... I think I'll name her "Betty Bright!"
Front.

Back. Ruffles are so time consuming but totally worth the effort!

And a picture with the shirt that inspired my skirt.... ps the shirt has been done for a couple of weeks now! I fully intended on doing the skirt right away, but like I said.... completely intimidated! Not anymore! Loved making this skirt!

Thanks for looking!
Jeana

Love, Love, LOVE!!!!! This turned out SOOOOOOO CUTE!!! I love it, I want one, OK - I want my girls to want one - absolutely adorable and I can't believe this is your first Insa - great job!

Oh and your model... Ingenious! Betty has much smaller ankles than Ginger - but please don't tell her that.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I SOOOOOOOO wish I had an embroidery machine! Maybe I can find a sew on patch or something someplace .... Hmm ...

You should use Heather's tutorial and do a hand applique... that would work perfectly - then you don't need an embroidery machine.

Thanks!!!! I don't have any little girls ... and Savannah is the same size as Finn just about, so it makes measurements easy Sometimes I just need a girly girly project (pants can get a little boring, kwim?) ...

Oh! I finished Phalen's "Rock Star" pants ... I've felt like I was back in the 80s all morning ... the kids were watching Bugs Bunny with my Mom and I've been sewing on neon zebra print All that's left is for the boys to start rockin' out to NKOTB and I'll know we went through a time warp!
Here they are with the T-shirt I found on clearance at Crazy8 -they go well together, don't they?

Oh! And here are the "Swag Shirts" for Finn's 3rd birthday party...

Close up(only Finn's has a name fill on the back):

Later today I need to make Phalen's red, white & blue pants and his star pants AND Finn's "RockStar" pants ... wish me luck, because FIRST I have to take Phalen to the doctor's b/c we think he might have Lyme's

LOL about NKOTB! Everything turned out wonderful - I bet they love their new stuff!

I sure hope that PHalen's Dr. appt goes OK. I was bit by a deer tick last summer, but nothing came of it. Please let us know how it goes.

D~

 

[mommyof2princesses]

This is sooo pretty! I love it and and the way you used the fabric! Just stunning!


It's finally here! The long anticipated Insa! Thanks for all your support during the creation period!

You will have to excuse my model. My girls are out of town with my in laws this weekend so decided to use our lamp. Actually she models twirl skirts quite well...... I think I'll name her "Betty Bright!"

Front.

Back. Ruffles are so time consuming but totally worth the effort!

And a picture with the shirt that inspired my skirt.... ps the shirt has been done for a couple of weeks now! I fully intended on doing the skirt right away, but like I said.... completely intimidated! Not anymore! Loved making this skirt!

Thanks for looking!
Jeana

I love it! The colors are awesome! Did you really like the pattern? I am really, really debating on getting the book.

I SO

Oh! I finished Phalen's "Rock Star" pants ... I've felt like I was back in the 80s all morning ... the kids were watching Bugs Bunny with my Mom and I've been sewing on neon zebra print All that's left is for the boys to start rockin' out to NKOTB and I'll know we went through a time warp!
Here they are with the T-shirt I found on clearance at Crazy8 -they go well together, don't they?

Oh! And here are the "Swag Shirts" for Finn's 3rd birthday party...

Close up(only Finn's has a name fill on the back):

Later today I need to make Phalen's red, white & blue pants and his star pants AND Finn's "RockStar" pants ... wish me luck, because FIRST I have to take Phalen to the doctor's b/c we think he might have Lyme's

They are great! You are making a shirt for every kid at the party? You are awesome! And that outfit is too cute!

 

[mphalens]

I need to photograph the stuff I made so you can see it better, but here's some pics to hold you over until I do. The first are the photo pass pics, the second are ones I took. Sewing is my talent, not photography, lol. And I'm terrible about getting pics posted here, so excuse the links.


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1910539243064.2100528.1229363812&l=d4e245c718


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1910404319691.2100515.1229363812&l=1b0452971d

Great pictures!!! Did you make the older girls dresses too? Everything just looks terrific!

THank you...




I would love to come visit... Maybe Patience will drive so that I can get some rest?

Door's always open ... just let us know if Patience would mind sharing a room ... the sewing room here is a little crowded but it does have a pull-out sofa for her to rest on after she does most of the driving

You should use Heather's tutorial and do a hand applique... that would work perfectly - then you don't need an embroidery machine.



LOL about NKOTB! Everything turned out wonderful - I bet they love their new stuff!

I sure hope that PHalen's Dr. appt goes OK. I was bit by a deer tick last summer, but nothing came of it. Please let us know how it goes.

D~

Maybe THAT's what I can use to try out hand applique!!! Hmm...

Phalen thinks the pockets are "too low" on the pants ... I've tried explaining they're CARGO pockets, not hip pockets ... we'll see what he thinks when he has the whole outfit on (he has black "hightop chucks" at home to complete the look) ...

It's still "early" so at least if it IS Lyme's it'd be easy to treat ... if he DOESN'T have Lyme's, well SOMETHING has to be wrong ... he's lethargic (and has been for DAYS), doesn't want to eat, he has the NASTIEST breath and poor kid keeps brushing his teeth all day, and he had a rash on his face yesterday morning ... I need my crazy soccer player back!!! I'll be sure to let y'all know what the doc says ... thanks for the good thoughts!!!!

 

[mphalens]

I love it! The colors are awesome! Did you really like the pattern? I am really, really debating on getting the book.



They are great! You are making a shirt for every kid at the party? You are awesome! And that outfit is too cute!

Total there will be 10 kids at his party -including Finn & his brother. I did a shirt and a snack container (Target $1 bin had CARS tupperware bowls with lids a while back and I'm going to put snack mix in them) for each kid ... And give them out BEFORE the party in "swag bags" ... we're going to the movies to see CARS 2 ...
Is that cheesy? I didn't want to give them a bunch of junk AND since we're at the movies, I'm not doing a cake or cupcakes ... I'm buying the kids' tickets and the popcorn & drinks ... the moms are buying their own tickets ... we'll have: 3 6 year olds, 4 new 3 year olds, 1 4 year old, 1 5 year old, 1 2 year old...

 

[budafam]

Anyone? What kind of embroidery machines do you all use?

 

[DMGeurts]

Anyone? What kind of embroidery machines do you all use?

I am sorry... I don't have an embroidery machine. I want one - if that counts. I've done a lot of research and decided that the Brother PE770 is the machine I want - it's very popular with most everyone here. It does up to a 5x7 hoop size - which is important - every one says to do the largest hoop you can afford to do.

I am sure that someone will chime in eventually that has some embroidery experience - I just don't think that anyone with an embroidery machine has been on yet this afternoon.

D~

 

[RMAMom]

Anyone? What kind of embroidery machines do you all use?

There are many different machines. You should buy the largest hoop you can afford because you'll get hoop envy really quick. A lot of us bought the brother PE770 this past year. It seems to be a favorite but there are many others out there to choose from.

 

[ivey_family]

Is that cheesy? I didn't want to give them a bunch of junk AND since we're at the movies, I'm not doing a cake or cupcakes ... I'm buying the kids' tickets and the popcorn & drinks ... the moms are buying their own tickets ... we'll have: 3 6 year olds, 4 new 3 year olds, 1 4 year old, 1 5 year old, 1 2 year old...

Not cheesy in the least! Those are such nice ideas compared to the expensive trinkets that break within hours!

The shirts are awesome! Did you explain how you did them somwhere?

I hope your group enjoys the movie. Sadly, my 2yo was not captured (and neither were dh and I, even though we all love the original.)

Regards,
C.