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

[JMD1979]

I do almost ALL monograms....even though I will be trying applique after reading this thread but really for most monograms I use a 5x7 hoop except for maybe a baby gift on a newborn gown....the bloomers w/ monogram just look better off a 5x7 hoop, as do other tshirt monograms and such.....consider this with your purchase.....my machine (bernina) is 10 years old and uses a stupid memory card (but it works!)....I hope you get a machine with a 5x7 hoop and it can download directly from the computer. If you want to monogram fancy stuff I recommend Monogram Wizard Plus software (I couldn't make out the spacing on the machine screen in B&W and this way I can see it on my computer screen). I don't use my 6x10 for monograms...but I bet for applique it's useful.

**WARNING PIC OVERLOAD

Last week I finished DD summer seperates set....I didn't realize a T3 and child 3 are very different in commerical patterns....so she may have to wait until next year to wear this....or at least until the fall w/ a shirt under it.

she was mad I wouldn't let her wear the Cindy dress from last Halloween

slightly more cooperation

Finished her 3 yr old portrait dress in 2 weeks!

Then today I decided I was tired of looking at my old ironing board cover that was too big and was covered in burnt stabilizer and 505! so I made a new one...to match the dining room since that's where I sew.

Now I can tackle the pile of mending that has been waiting for me for 3 weeks

Love the first dress with the little bloomer way too cute! And how adorable as soon as she got in that "Cindy" dress she was ready to go! Cute! Love the ironing board cover too, but her 3 year portrait dress is TDF!!! OMGosh! I love it. It's so feminine and age appropriate. Just perfect and so special since it's Mama made!

This is so cute. I love the bright colors and the options for the skirt. Your DD looks so happy in her custom creation.

Thank you! Yes she is very happy. In fact she gave me fits when I told her she couldn't wear it two days in a row!

Okay -I have my most FAVORITE Heathersue design, EVER!!!!!!!!! Isnt it the cutest thing!! I didnt have any girly tshirts, so this is where I used my rainbow thread and serged the bottoms and sleeves of these t shirts for the girls (to be from Tim)

I love that design. I saw it for sale earlier and really had to fight the urge! LOL!

Can't find the original Cars outfit post but just wanted to let the maker I'm totally gaga over it. We leave Saturday but I'm half-tempted to sew a Cars theme dress/skirt for Maecyn since we'll be at Disney when Cars 2 comes out.

Thanks! Also wanted to tell you how much I love the name Maecyn for a little girl. DH and I plan to name our next child that if it is a girl. And spelled just like that after my great Grandmother Mae. Now if I could just get pg.

I am pretty sure that the biggest it does is a 5x7. I am not sure which machines do the 6x10... I am quite sure they are expensive though. I am curious if anyone knows which ones do a 6x10 though.

D~

Unfortunately, I haven't seen any machine with a 6x10 hoop less then around $3000 ish. I got really blessed and was able to get a babylock esante second hand for $900 plus my used PES700ii. (I still miss that little workhorse). The very nice lady who traded with me said she felt like she was wasting the machine because she didn't use most of the features, only occasionally embroidered, and never bigger than 5x7. huh. (I also got her awesome software- bonus!)

I have to say, I do use the 6x10 a fair bit, but partially because I like big appliques... and my DD is 11 and I like 6x10's on adult t-s too.

However, I would not discourage someone from a 5x7 hoop. Honestly, it does what you need it to- for out last Disney trip, I only had the PES700ii and we got stopped constantly with compliments on our outfits, both kids and adults.

Unless someone had money to burn I wouldn't encourage going straight to the 6x10 because some people don't love embroidery like I do. I use my machine at least 4 days/week, so I believe it's good value for money for me, but I have a friend with a great machine and she sews like 1-2 days every 3 months or so... so until I knew it was something I loved I wouldn't necessarily make a multi thousand dollar commitment.

If the machine I have hadn't fallen in my lap, I could have been happy with the 5x7 embroidery field at least a couple years longer, and then could have sold it on craigslist and recouped some of that. But I wouldn't tell anyone to get a 4x4 machine, because it is really limiting in size- you don't think it's that big a difference, but I promise, it's huge- a lot of designs you almost double in size because of the extra length.

I have the Husqvarna Viking H-Class 600e sewing/embroidery. It has a 6x10 hoop, but as I posted before it lacks a 5x7 (only has a 4x4 and 6x10) I paid $1500 for it from a local dealer. I LOVE the machine but I am really finding that I would have loved that in between size hoop.

The rainbow Mickey is way to cute. I saw that design on her facebook page today and liked it.

I feel like all I have done this week is sew and embroider. Finally got my son's teachers gifts done. Just in time since tomorrow is the last day. Also finished up my neices birthday present. Sorry the picture is blurry, but I did it with my phone and it didn't want to take a good one. I thought it turned out really cute and I love the colors. I am having a lot of fun making these twirl skirts. They are very easy to do, but also very time consuming.

This is just darling! I love the embellishments on the shirt as well! Too Cute!

Hi everyone! I am new here and pretty new to sewing even though I have had a machine for a few years. I just really started getting into it when I found out we were expecting a little girl and I could sew clothes for her... All I have done so far are some pillowcase dresses (that I will post at the bottom)



I am sorry if this was asked/answered already but the mickey dresses- what pattern are those?

here are my pillowcase dresses... for those of you that make these, how do I keep the top bunched up? I fight with it to look cute for pictures and I know it will/should stay bunched on the baby but I have seen them on hangers looking bunched too..

That is a beautiful outfit. I like the colours too (even though the picture looks blurry). I hope your niece will like it!



I just want to say welcome and congratulations on your pregnancy! The pillowcase dresses look great! I don't have any suggestions for keeping them bunched up other than trying elastics. I haven't made a pillowcase top or dress so I really don't know much about them!

To answer your question about the Mickey dresses - they look like the Stripwork jumper to me (using a single piece of fabric for the skirt part instead of strips). The Stripwork jumper pattern is available from YMCT. It is actually one of my favourite patterns!

Your pillow case dresses are very sweet! LOVE the Red/White/Blue one. Yes it is the stripwork jumper pattern with a solid skirt instead of strips. I am in love with that pattern. It's kinda my go to dress! LOL!


Jeana

 

[KathleensKid]

Thanks to the ladies on this board and the suggestion of the Simply Sweet pattern, I made my dd's gown for breakfast at the castle. I let her choose the fabric. She's wearing a pettiskirt underneath to add fullness. The skirt is has 2 layers - satin on the bottom then a tulle overlay with a swirly glitter pattern on it. The glitter got on everything. Simply everything. And we were all weaing sunscreen so it stuck to all of us and wouldn't wipe off. Everyone kept mentioning our pixie dust so it ended up adding to the Disney magic - although ds was less than thrilled to be covered in glitter.
The top of the dress is crying out for something but I don't embroider (yet )
Thanks for inspiring me and helping to add to the magic of our first family trip to Disney!

 

[bigmochick]

Thanks! Also wanted to tell you how much I love the name Maecyn for a little girl. DH and I plan to name our next child that if it is a girl. And spelled just like that after my great Grandmother Mae. Now if I could just get pg.





Jeana

Jeana, Thanks for the compliment on her name! I have 2 sons and 2 daughters, Karcyn ~ 13 and Maecyn, 4. We call her Macy 1/2 the time. She was named after my grandmother "Leola Mae" who passed away when I was 7 months pregnant with Maecyn.

 

[kollerbear]

Hi! I just wanted to follow up and thank everyone for the great advice!! I'm not sure how to do multi-quotes yet, but I wanted to let anyone BRAND new to sewing know (there were a couple of you back there I think...) that I just picked up Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew One Project at a Time. It's INCREDIBLE. Very easy to follow and actually has you using the machine, even before you know what every little thing does. It's great, and really kept me from being overwhelmed.

Between my manual and that book, I figured out how to thread my machine and run it! I'm doing a stitch sampler now. It's so pretty, I think I'm gonna finish it and frame it as a testament to the Big Accomplishment! hahaha. I have to admit--I had some ugly run-ins after practicing changing the throat plates when I selected an embroidery stitch without realizing it and there wasn't a hole in the plate for the needle... THESE are the things I'm talking about, Mom, when you say sewing is simple!!! Thankfully nothing too serious happened, but I definitely thought I ruined my machine forever.

I bought my fabric for the pillowcase and washed it today! Picking out fabric is THE BEST! I love the prints I picked! I asked the girl at the counter if I'd need double the recommendation because it looked like the fabric was less wide than I thought it should be... (because it was folded over!!! ) Just a little more practice before I cut into my good stuff for the pillow, I'll post a pic when I'm done.

One further question--my grandmother has a stockpile of fabric, and she's offered me to pick through and take what I want. I'm SO grateful, but her house has... well, a distinct odor. It is overwhelming enough that we couldn't have the stuff in the house. Even when we wash her clothes for her the smell doesn't come all the way out. I was wondering if anyone had any luck with any alternative detergent products that might be extra good at removing odors?

THANKS SO MUCH!!! You guys are so inspirational. It really makes me realize how incredible my mom was all of those years ago making those Halloween costumes from scratch.

 

[SallyfromDE]

You are all amazing enablers.

Just part of our job!!

Does the 770 do the 6x10 size? My DH really wants the larger size.

To get a 6x10, you have to get a combo machine. Quilt sew and embroidery. I looked at one for $2500 and I think it was the cheapest.

 

[cjbear]

Sorry - messed up the quote part but for the fabric with the "distinctive odor" maybe try WIN or one of the sports detergents - works well on stinky running clothes.

 

[cjbear]

Sorry - messed up the quote part but for the fabric with the "distinctive odor" maybe try WIN or one of the sports detergents - works well on stinky running clothes.

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[VBAndrea]

Okay -I have my most FAVORITE Heathersue design, EVER!!!!!!!!! Isnt it the cutest thing!! I didnt have any girly tshirts, so this is where I used my rainbow thread and serged the bottoms and sleeves of these t shirts for the girls (to be from Tim)

One final plea - would anyone be willing to make 3 of the kids from Bridgies Big Give an Eye Spy Bag? They have to travel by car because Bridgie can't tolerate pressure changes and they are coming from MI!!!!!! Thanks for thinking about it!!!

Oh how cute! I love the lettuce edge. I tried one on a t-shirt from the rag bag and it didn't turn out at all Sort of like my rolled hem I guess -- I think these two things are really non-existant on a Singer.

I'm hoping maybe this got hidden between all the beautiful pictures! Can anyone help with this?! Thank you so much!

I have never seen a tut for a Snow White dress but I've seen many done -- people just improvise and make up their own.

Does the 770 do the 6x10 size? My DH really wants the larger size.

Only goes up to a 5x7.

The rainbow Mickey is way to cute. I saw that design on her facebook page today and liked it.

I feel like all I have done this week is sew and embroider. Finally got my son's teachers gifts done. Just in time since tomorrow is the last day. Also finished up my neices birthday present. Sorry the picture is blurry, but I did it with my phone and it didn't want to take a good one. I thought it turned out really cute and I love the colors. I am having a lot of fun making these twirl skirts. They are very easy to do, but also very time consuming.

Adorable! Love the flower applique.

I think I know what that is (googled it)....I don't have a lot to put in them though...suggestions? I've got buttons, pennies, safty pins, and maybe some of DS green army men....what else? I'll have to get some vinyl. Since I'm at a stopping point I can help. Ship date is 6/15 right?

Paper clip (I use the coated ones), if you use a saftey pin be sure to glue it closed, beads, buttons, pom poms, google eyes, take a drinking straw and cut it to less than an inch long piece, nickel, washers, hex nuts, scraps of ribbon (I usally take one and tie a knot in the center), any old tiny game pieces, marbles, a one inch piece of a metal chain, tiny rubber band, etc. My bags end up being filled with mostly cute buttons (I just buy packs when they go on sale for 40 or 50% off) and cute beads from the kids crafty section.

Hi everyone! I am new here and pretty new to sewing even though I have had a machine for a few years. I just really started getting into it when I found out we were expecting a little girl and I could sew clothes for her... All I have done so far are some pillowcase dresses (that I will post at the bottom)



I am sorry if this was asked/answered already but the mickey dresses- what pattern are those?

here are my pillowcase dresses... for those of you that make these, how do I keep the top bunched up? I fight with it to look cute for pictures and I know it will/should stay bunched on the baby but I have seen them on hangers looking bunched too..

Very cute! I have never made a pillow case dress ~ could you knot the ties at the openings to keep them inplace so the dress stays scrunched as you'd like it too? Ohterwise maybe a hidden saftey pin to hold it, or a little stitch to keep it in place.

Thanks to the ladies on this board and the suggestion of the Simply Sweet pattern, I made my dd's gown for breakfast at the castle. I let her choose the fabric. She's wearing a pettiskirt underneath to add fullness. The skirt is has 2 layers - satin on the bottom then a tulle overlay with a swirly glitter pattern on it. The glitter got on everything. Simply everything. And we were all weaing sunscreen so it stuck to all of us and wouldn't wipe off. Everyone kept mentioning our pixie dust so it ended up adding to the Disney magic - although ds was less than thrilled to be covered in glitter.
The top of the dress is crying out for something but I don't embroider (yet )
Thanks for inspiring me and helping to add to the magic of our first family trip to Disney!

Just beuatiful! I love the swirl fabric in the skirt. I love glitter too -- I even have bought some of the spray on sheen stuff but I think it works for the birds. DD and I try to use it though to "glow." I can where your ds might not be too happy about it though!

Hi! I just wanted to follow up and thank everyone for the great advice!! I'm not sure how to do multi-quotes yet, but I wanted to let anyone BRAND new to sewing know (there were a couple of you back there I think...) that I just picked up Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew One Project at a Time. It's INCREDIBLE. Very easy to follow and actually has you using the machine, even before you know what every little thing does. It's great, and really kept me from being overwhelmed.

Between my manual and that book, I figured out how to thread my machine and run it! I'm doing a stitch sampler now. It's so pretty, I think I'm gonna finish it and frame it as a testament to the Big Accomplishment! hahaha. I have to admit--I had some ugly run-ins after practicing changing the throat plates when I selected an embroidery stitch without realizing it and there wasn't a hole in the plate for the needle... THESE are the things I'm talking about, Mom, when you say sewing is simple!!! Thankfully nothing too serious happened, but I definitely thought I ruined my machine forever.

I bought my fabric for the pillowcase and washed it today! Picking out fabric is THE BEST! I love the prints I picked! I asked the girl at the counter if I'd need double the recommendation because it looked like the fabric was less wide than I thought it should be... (because it was folded over!!! ) Just a little more practice before I cut into my good stuff for the pillow, I'll post a pic when I'm done.

One further question--my grandmother has a stockpile of fabric, and she's offered me to pick through and take what I want. I'm SO grateful, but her house has... well, a distinct odor. It is overwhelming enough that we couldn't have the stuff in the house. Even when we wash her clothes for her the smell doesn't come all the way out. I was wondering if anyone had any luck with any alternative detergent products that might be extra good at removing odors?

THANKS SO MUCH!!! You guys are so inspirational. It really makes me realize how incredible my mom was all of those years ago making those Halloween costumes from scratch.

A GREAT detergent can be found in the sporting goods section at Walmart. I can't think of the name off hand, but it is right by the deerhunting things and is called some sort of Sportswash. It's close to $5 for a smaller sized bottle, but it works really well for removing stinkies, and you don't need to use tons of it. It's well worth the price. We used it a lot when we had a cat going through renal failure. Anything that removes cat pee smell is a fantastic product!

 

[Darragh]

Lol - hey girl!! Whatcha doing over here? Are you crafty!! I've been following your PTR - so happy you have some dates and stuff all ready to go!!!!



Okay -I have my most FAVORITE Heathersue design, EVER!!!!!!!!! Isnt it the cutest thing!! I didnt have any girly tshirts, so this is where I used my rainbow thread and serged the bottoms and sleeves of these t shirts for the girls (to be from Tim)

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I love that rainbow design by Heather! I had not seen that before! What category is it in? And did you get from her Etsy store or FB? (just asking because the categories are different)

 

[cogero]

I am pretty sure that the biggest it does is a 5x7. I am not sure which machines do the 6x10... I am quite sure they are expensive though. I am curious if anyone knows which ones do a 6x10 though.

D~

My Duetta Does 6 x 10 and it was expensive and I bought it used.

 

[cogero]

here are my pillowcase dresses... for those of you that make these, how do I keep the top bunched up? I fight with it to look cute for pictures and I know it will/should stay bunched on the baby but I have seen them on hangers looking bunched too..

Love your pillowcase dresses.

I want to make C a pillowcase top maybe I will find some time this weekend since DH is off through Sunday Night.

Oh Wendy wanted to say I love that rainbow Mickey Can't wait for that Miss C will be over the moon with it.

 

[ellenbenny]

My Duetta Does 6 x 10 and it was expensive and I bought it used.

I also bought a used duetta (brother 4500d). It is a combo machine and goes up to 7x12. I paid about $2200 on ebay, which was a bit of a risk to spend so much on a used machine, but so far it has been a great purchase. I've had it for over a year now. I did take it in for service/overhaul when I first got it which cost me another $200.

This machine retails for around $8000, which I don't think I could ever pay for a sewing machine.

 

[DMGeurts]

The rainbow Mickey is way to cute. I saw that design on her facebook page today and liked it.

I feel like all I have done this week is sew and embroider. Finally got my son's teachers gifts done. Just in time since tomorrow is the last day. Also finished up my neices birthday present. Sorry the picture is blurry, but I did it with my phone and it didn't want to take a good one. I thought it turned out really cute and I love the colors. I am having a lot of fun making these twirl skirts. They are very easy to do, but also very time consuming.

I love this, and I love all the details on the front of the shirt. Great job!

Hi everyone! I am new here and pretty new to sewing even though I have had a machine for a few years. I just really started getting into it when I found out we were expecting a little girl and I could sew clothes for her... All I have done so far are some pillowcase dresses (that I will post at the bottom)

Congrats on your little girl! All of these little dresses turned out great! I love the little fireworks one.

First post here!
I make my pillowcase dresses differently. I have the ties around the armholes and elastic across the top front and back. That way the dress is nicely scrunched and the dress isn't being tied in a circle around the neck.

You ladies are inspirational. I'll have to post photos soon.

Welcome! I can't wait to see photos - I don't think I've seen pillowcase dresses done this way before and they sound really cute!

Adorable! Even though the glitter was a pain - I think the fabric really added a lot to the dress and I love it.

My Duetta Does 6 x 10 and it was expensive and I bought it used.

Thanks! I know you do a lot of awesome embroideries - so the machine is probably going to get pleanty of use.... I know someone above explained her reasoning on the difference between a 5x7 and 6x10 - I didn't quote her (shoot), but it made a lot of sense. I can't wait to see all the awesome things you make with this machine!

Oh and to everyone who gave advice about the John Deere project for the neighbor family. I just want to thank you for all the ideas! I still haven't come to a conclusion... but the mom asked my dd to do some regular babysitting for her this summer - and I told her that she should do quite a few of them for free to "pay for the bike"... so that might be a better alternative. As much as they would look adorable in matching farm outfits - I am thinking that 4 of them is a little excessive and I am not sure that I have that much time on my hands. HOwever, it is something I will keep in the back of my mind, and if I ever reach a lull - I might try.

D~

 

[cogero]

Thanks! I know you do a lot of awesome embroideries - so the machine is probably going to get pleanty of use.... I know someone above explained her reasoning on the difference between a 5x7 and 6x10 - I didn't quote her (shoot), but it made a lot of sense. I can't wait to see all the awesome things you make with this machine!


D~

Thanks D I am just trying to get through til 6/20 and our Dress rehearsal and showcase for Dance. I am looking forward to Dance being over until September. The last month always gets me. From Saturday through Monday I will be gone about 12 hours with classes,rehearsals,a showcase in full costumes and extra time with hair and make up.We also have 3days worth of karate lessons in there.

I have so many projects in my head that I want time to play.

I just purchased Heather Sue's Rainbow and that just may get made this weekend on a tank top for me LOL

 

[babynala]

I am sorry if this was asked/answered already but the mickey dresses- what pattern are those?

here are my pillowcase dresses... for those of you that make these, how do I keep the top bunched up? I fight with it to look cute for pictures and I know it will/should stay bunched on the baby but I have seen them on hangers looking bunched too..

I've never made a pillowcase dress so I don't have any tips but I wanted to say that these look so cute. As others have said I think the Mickey dresses are the simply sweet pattern.

I feel like all I have done this week is sew and embroider. Finally got my son's teachers gifts done. Just in time since tomorrow is the last day. Also finished up my neices birthday present. Sorry the picture is blurry, but I did it with my phone and it didn't want to take a good one. I thought it turned out really cute and I love the colors. I am having a lot of fun making these twirl skirts. They are very easy to do, but also very time consuming.

Love the colors and the applique.

Thanks to the ladies on this board and the suggestion of the Simply Sweet pattern, I made my dd's gown for breakfast at the castle. I let her choose the fabric. She's wearing a pettiskirt underneath to add fullness. The skirt is has 2 layers - satin on the bottom then a tulle overlay with a swirly glitter pattern on it. The glitter got on everything. Simply everything. And we were all weaing sunscreen so it stuck to all of us and wouldn't wipe off. Everyone kept mentioning our pixie dust so it ended up adding to the Disney magic - although ds was less than thrilled to be covered in glitter.

That dress looks amazing. I love the skirt fabric, even if it left a trail of pixie dust. I love that picture of your DD, is she looking up at Cinderella?

Hi! I just wanted to follow up and thank everyone for the great advice!! I'm not sure how to do multi-quotes yet, but I wanted to let anyone BRAND new to sewing know (there were a couple of you back there I think...) that I just picked up Stitch by Stitch: Learning to Sew One Project at a Time. It's INCREDIBLE. Very easy to follow and actually has you using the machine, even before you know what every little thing does. It's great, and really kept me from being overwhelmed.

I bought my fabric for the pillowcase and washed it today! Picking out fabric is THE BEST! I love the prints I picked! I asked the girl at the counter if I'd need double the recommendation because it looked like the fabric was less wide than I thought it should be... (because it was folded over!!! ) Just a little more practice before I cut into my good stuff for the pillow, I'll post a pic when I'm done.

THANKS SO MUCH!!! You guys are so inspirational. It really makes me realize how incredible my mom was all of those years ago making those Halloween costumes from scratch.

Sounds like you are doing great with learning to sew. I always seem to run into those little problems. It never fails that I break a needle when I change my foot and forget to change the location of the needle on my machine, even if I've told myself "don't forget to move the needle".

I just want to thank you for all the ideas! I still haven't come to a conclusion... but the mom asked my dd to do some regular babysitting for her this summer - and I told her that she should do quite a few of them for free to "pay for the bike"... so that might be a better alternative. As much as they would look adorable in matching farm outfits - I am thinking that 4 of them is a little excessive and I am not sure that I have that much time on my hands. HOwever, it is something I will keep in the back of my mind, and if I ever reach a lull - I might try.

D~

That sounds like a good plan since your DD will be the one getting to use the bike and a good babysitter is the best thing a mom can have. Maybe a John Deere inspired AG outfit would be something cute to add to your collection (when you get a lull)

 

[Meshell2002]

Oh how cute! I love the lettuce edge. I tried one on a t-shirt from the rag bag and it didn't turn out at all Sort of like my rolled hem I guess -- I think these two things are really non-existant on a Singer.



Paper clip (I use the coated ones), if you use a saftey pin be sure to glue it closed, beads, buttons, pom poms, google eyes, take a drinking straw and cut it to less than an inch long piece, nickel, washers, hex nuts, scraps of ribbon (I usally take one and tie a knot in the center), any old tiny game pieces, marbles, a one inch piece of a metal chain, tiny rubber band, etc. My bags end up being filled with mostly cute buttons (I just buy packs when they go on sale for 40 or 50% off) and cute beads from the kids crafty section.

I had a Singer serger and it was aweful! I ended up donating it (it was that bad!) and buying a refurb'd Juki and I LOVE it....I got 3/4/5 (model 735)thread and it has such consistent stitching compared to that darn Singer! I started sewing knits again after I bought it. Wish Disney prints were available in knits.

Thanks for the small object suggestions...that I can do

 

[Piper]

Hi!

One further question--my grandmother has a stockpile of fabric, and she's offered me to pick through and take what I want. I'm SO grateful, but her house has... well, a distinct odor. It is overwhelming enough that we couldn't have the stuff in the house. Even when we wash her clothes for her the smell doesn't come all the way out. I was wondering if anyone had any luck with any alternative detergent products that might be extra good at removing odors?

THANKS SO MUCH!!! You guys are so inspirational. It really makes me realize how incredible my mom was all of those years ago making those Halloween costumes from scratch.

By a box of Arm & Hammer washing soda (yes they do have that!) Add it to the wash and it really helps remove odors! You may have to do several run throughs if it is really bad.

 

[aboveH20]

I am glad that I got a chance to go to HKDL (I was there for other business anyway so I went there for a day). I was there in the middle of August so it was super hot and there were lots of guests in the park. One thing that caught me off guard was the personal space issue - I guess most of the visitors were used to having less personal space which made me feel slightly uncomfortable. Jungle Cruise and a few other attractions were offered three different languages so you had to make sure you choose the correct queue or show up at the right time for the shows. The castle was quite small (if you think the one in DL was small, this one was smaller). Doing Space Mountain as a single rider was amazing - posted standby wait time of 30+ minutes but I could get on and off as a single rider in 5. Space Mountain there is the 2 per row seating (like DL). The CM's asked me if it was "ok to ride with a male", maybe there is a cultural taboo about female riding with male that I didn't know about? Wow I guess that was a long-winded answer. The bottom line is that I would go to HKDL again if I ended up over in that region in a few years.

Oh and I am glad to hear that your machine is behaving now!

Interesting that they asked you if it was ok to ride with a male. It reminded me of taking an overnight sleeping train from Paris to Nice. There were six bunks, three stacked on each side. Imagine my surprise when one of my fellow passengers was a man!

 

[JMD1979]

Thanks to the ladies on this board and the suggestion of the Simply Sweet pattern, I made my dd's gown for breakfast at the castle. I let her choose the fabric. She's wearing a pettiskirt underneath to add fullness. The skirt is has 2 layers - satin on the bottom then a tulle overlay with a swirly glitter pattern on it. The glitter got on everything. Simply everything. And we were all weaing sunscreen so it stuck to all of us and wouldn't wipe off. Everyone kept mentioning our pixie dust so it ended up adding to the Disney magic - although ds was less than thrilled to be covered in glitter.
The top of the dress is crying out for something but I don't embroider (yet )
Thanks for inspiring me and helping to add to the magic of our first family trip to Disney!

Oh this is so cute! You did a great job! And she matches Ariel quite well!

Jeana, Thanks for the compliment on her name! I have 2 sons and 2 daughters, Karcyn ~ 13 and Maecyn, 4. We call her Macy 1/2 the time. She was named after my grandmother "Leola Mae" who passed away when I was 7 months pregnant with Maecyn.

Well this is just too funny..... I also have a DD named Karsyn! Named after my MIL's maiden name, Carson. You don't see too many girls named Karsyn but there are quite a few boys with that name around here. If I ever get a Maecyn I also plan to call here Macy. We would like to tie Mae in as the middle name as well. I always say I will call her Macy Mae! LOL!


Jeana

 

[babynala]

My sister wants me to make her a medium sized purse with a zipper. I asked her if it could have ruffles and she said "no". Boo, I wanted to make a Rosetta bag. I know I have seen lots of bags on this site and I own plenty of patterns but I can't find anything I like that has a zipper. Does anyone have a quick suggestion for a pattern? Maybe I'll just make a rosetta bag (with D's tutorial for the zipper) and if she doesn't like it I'll keep it. TIA