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The fabric I used is Lila Tueller's Spirit, in the turquoise/blue colorway. The person I made the outfit for prefers colors other than pink for her new dd - so am praying that this will do the trick - If only I could knit - I really wanted to make her a matching sweater. :sick:

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I have never even heard of that designer. Man, I need to find a better quilt shop around here! I love it and I think she will too. And honestly, you're so funny that you wanna knit a matching sweater. I would implode with jealousy if I got that much creative perfection in one gift! :teeth: Bravo and I think it's an amazing gift.
 
This store in Mobile, AL carries the smaller size Oliver pattern, I've ordered other things from them before.
http://www.peanutbutter-n-jellykids.com/shop/OSPATTERNS00.htm
I would love that pattern in the bigger size range....but can't find it either.

YOu are the BEST, BEST, BEST!!!! I ordered it and the Playdate dress (which has also been OOP for just as long). Shipping was a bit steep ($12.95 for a $31 order!) - I nearly spit out my coffee! :scared1: But... I have been searching forever for these patterns, and I justified it by all the time I have spent searching and not finding them. If I find the bigger one of the Puppet Show - I will let you know - but every where I've read, there are A LOT of people searching for that one in that size range, so I think we are out of luck. :sad2: However, on Oliver + S's Facebook fan page, they did post a few weeks ago that they are *thinking* of offering their OOP patterns in PDF format. So, I think I will wait for the rest of them - just in case they do decide - I just didn't want to take the chance of missing out on the ones I ordered if they don't decide to do PDFs... Personally - I would much rather have PDFs, so I hope they decide to.

Wow - I had a lot to say about that. LOL I am really excited though!!! :lovestruc Thanks again! :worship:

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I have never even heard of that designer. Man, I need to find a better quilt shop around here! I love it and I think she will too. And honestly, you're so funny that you wanna knit a matching sweater. I would implode with jealousy if I got that much creative perfection in one gift! :teeth: Bravo and I think it's an amazing gift.

Thank you so much - that is so nice of you to say! :lovestruc

Honestly, I buy most of my fabric on Etsy. :) All of my Lila Tueller has come from Etsy... my two favorite lines of hers are Eden (My all time favorite!) and Spirit. If you search for her on Etsy, a ton will come up. She just came out with a new line "Lola's Posies" - but I really don't like that one at all. :confused3

Here's the link to her website - she has photos of all of her fabric lines there - which will probably make you sick, since they are all really hard to find now:

http://lilatuellerdesigns.blogspot.com/

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Anita,

Can you please tell me where you found those cute strawberry appliques that you used on your GD's dresses? I bought some strawberry fabric today to make something for my girls to go the strawberry patch in.

Thanks!
 

YOu are the BEST, BEST, BEST!!!! I ordered it and the Playdate dress (which has also been OOP for just as long). Shipping was a bit steep ($12.95 for a $31 order!) - I nearly spit out my coffee! :scared1: But... I have been searching forever for these patterns, and I justified it by all the time I have spent searching and not finding them. If I find the bigger one of the Puppet Show - I will let you know - but every where I've read, there are A LOT of people searching for that one in that size range, so I think we are out of luck. :sad2: However, on Oliver + S's Facebook fan page, they did post a few weeks ago that they are *thinking* of offering their OOP patterns in PDF format. So, I think I will wait for the rest of them - just in case they do decide - I just didn't want to take the chance of missing out on the ones I ordered if they don't decide to do PDFs... Personally - I would much rather have PDFs, so I hope they decide to.

Wow - I had a lot to say about that. LOL I am really excited though!!! :lovestruc Thanks again! :worship:

D~

Glad you got one! I agree their shipping is high, I've noticed a lot of Mom&Pop fabric stores that sell online are.....but sometimes they need it to stay in the black. The owner is in her late 50's (I visit Mobile enough I've been in the store though I don't live in Mobile....we stop there on the way to the beach) and I dread when some of these specialty stores close as their owners age....another store where I live just closed:sad2: I fear not many people in their 20'z and 30's sew....and my fav stores will all close as boomers retire....maybe more people sew in my community than I know IRL....I hope so!

Have you altered patterns much? maybe you could alter the smaller pattern to fit the larger size?
 
Glad you got one! I agree their shipping is high, I've noticed a lot of Mom&Pop fabric stores that sell online are.....but sometimes they need it to stay in the black. The owner is in her late 50's (I visit Mobile enough I've been in the store though I don't live in Mobile....we stop there on the way to the beach) and I dread when some of these specialty stores close as their owners age....another store where I live just closed:sad2: I fear not many people in their 20'z and 30's sew....and my fav stores will all close as boomers retire....maybe more people sew in my community than I know IRL....I hope so!

Have you altered patterns much? maybe you could alter the smaller pattern to fit the larger size?

I am in my 20s and sew! There are a few teachers I work with that are in their 30s that sew and a few in their 20s that are wanting to learn.. I think it is just a matter of if people stick with it. I stopped for a couple years (and because of it unlearned everything I had learned) and started back up when I found out I was having a girl. Because of all these things you make I am hoping to stick with it so I can make her cute stuff (other than pillowcase dresses)!

Speaking of- what do you all think would be a simple pattern for me to try next? I have a few more pillowcase dresses I am going to make and was wondering what I should do next? Thanks for any suggestions!
 
Speaking of- what do you all think would be a simple pattern for me to try next? I have a few more pillowcase dresses I am going to make and was wondering what I should do next? Thanks for any suggestions!

I think the Simply Sweet is easy and it comes with different ways to alter it.

Once I made the pattern, I really haven't bothered to buy any other girls dress patterns. I did purchase the one so my niece and I have the same style at 'Ohana.

I have almost finished making a Vida pattern.

I think I'm just going to try making the top for myself a size larger and see if it works. If it's too big I can take it in
 
:confused3I figured this was the place to ask. My nephew would like me to make him a rag quilt with Star Wars characters on it. Does anyone know where I might find Star Wars Characters for a Brother 1250d Inovis machine?? I am at a loss on where to find them.....:confused3

Thanks for the help

Frou Frou by HeatherSue, Bows and Clothes both have some!

WENDY!!!! I have a question for you! I bought the same ruffled material that you made your skirts out of, I want to CASE you(if you don't mind), how much extra did you allow from their hip width or waist measurment? I'm afraid to cut it! I don't want to cut them too narrow and have them end up being skin tight mini skirts!!! Thank!

I cut it 8 inches wider than their hip measurments! They look so TINY though - if I bombed, I do have enough to cut another one, but I have to take their picture when I give them to them!!

Has anyone ever used the Tiered Flouncy Dress sundress before? It looks super simple! I just cut out one for Hannah, but didnt have the bias tape for it and im SUPER tired from the huge yard sale for Camp Promise today that I kept making mistakes - so I had to stop!! lol
 
Wow! Ya'll have been busy the last week. I LOVE all the appliques. I now have 2 requests for a Lalaloopsy dress & one for a mermaid outfit. lol
I'm hoping to be able to be around more soon, but it doesn't look good. Summer Reading starts Monday & work will be insanely busy for the next 6 weeks. I want to sew, but I'm so worn out when I get home that I get almost nothing done & then I have to spend the weekend doing all the laundry & pickuing up that I didnt' do during the week. Maybe soon.
 
I am in my 20s and sew! There are a few teachers I work with that are in their 30s that sew and a few in their 20s that are wanting to learn.. I think it is just a matter of if people stick with it. I stopped for a couple years (and because of it unlearned everything I had learned) and started back up when I found out I was having a girl. Because of all these things you make I am hoping to stick with it so I can make her cute stuff (other than pillowcase dresses)!

Speaking of- what do you all think would be a simple pattern for me to try next? I have a few more pillowcase dresses I am going to make and was wondering what I should do next? Thanks for any suggestions!

That's great! So you have a daughter? well if you can't find something u want to make for her you should make a bag for yourself...or a toy, I made my DD felt food and she loves playing with it. Next for me will be crayon rolls (we r driving to gparents house soon) and toddler backpack (preschool starts back Aug 1st). Of course it may be a while as DH is going out of town for work, and won't be back for 2 weeks so not sure how much sewing i will get done without him here to entertain them.

I think beginners should make what they like....those are the projects that get finished.
 
Frou Frou by HeatherSue, Bows and Clothes both have some!



I cut it 8 inches wider than their hip measurments! They look so TINY though - if I bombed, I do have enough to cut another one, but I have to take their picture when I give them to them!!

Thanks! You'll have to let me know how they work out. I'm scared to cut into the material. I only bought 1 yard (it was $10/yard, which is expensive to me!) and I would love to squeeze 3 skirts out of it!!!!Has anyone ever used the Tiered Flouncy Dress sundress before? It looks super simple! I just cut out one for Hannah, but didnt have the bias tape for it and im SUPER tired from the huge yard sale for Camp Promise today that I kept making mistakes - so I had to stop!! lol

I've had this pattern for a year now, I haven't made it yet, but my girlfriend did last year..she made it for her 8yo...she liked the pattern but she said it was impossible to get it on her. The bodice was too fitting and without a zipper or buttons she couldn't get it on her. So she ended up taking apart the straps and attached elastic in some casing.....Sooooo, ever since then I've been hesitant to make it, but it's so cute looking, I'm definately going to give it a try anyway. Let me know how it works out for you!
 
Wow! You don't check in for a weekend and you get soooo behind! I'll have to remember that! So there are waaaaaay too many things to quote, but everything looks FABULOUS! LOVE the Pink Darth Shirt, little mermaid twirl top, the snow white bag and that baby set is TDF!!! I know I've missed more. Everything was truly awesome! Love this board! :lovestruc

I haven't worked on anything but a mess so far this weekend and probably won't start sewing til the week starts..... We are taking the girlies to the American Girl store in Chicago next weekend by train. I really want to make them AG skirts with an applique tank (AG logo) I'm at a loss for fabric ideas though.... Any suggestions? I'm not sure if I can go the online route cause I probably won't get it in time..... I'll have to check out Joann's. Just thinking out loud here!

Anyway everything posted has been great! Have I mentioned how wonderful you all are? LOL! Cause you are!

Jeana
 
Glad you got one! I agree their shipping is high, I've noticed a lot of Mom&Pop fabric stores that sell online are.....but sometimes they need it to stay in the black. The owner is in her late 50's (I visit Mobile enough I've been in the store though I don't live in Mobile....we stop there on the way to the beach) and I dread when some of these specialty stores close as their owners age....another store where I live just closed:sad2: I fear not many people in their 20'z and 30's sew....and my fav stores will all close as boomers retire....maybe more people sew in my community than I know IRL....I hope so!

Have you altered patterns much? maybe you could alter the smaller pattern to fit the larger size?

I agree completely - I wasn't trying to knock the store for making a profit... I was just a little shocked - that's all. :lovestruc

I am one of those people that will go out of their way to purchase locally - even if it means that I have to pay more for things. That is not everything, but if I am researching and a local store is selling what I want, if I can manage, I will purchase local. I have no problems helping out the little guy. :love:

On that note - I went to the local fabric store today - and never have I ever walked in a fabric store, and felt delighted to be there... It was such a cozy and comfy place - I really could have sat there for hours. :laughing: I will be back this week. :)

Thanks for the idea of altering the pattern. I have drafted quite a few of my own patterns - however - going from a 3T to a 5 jr. is a little more than I can probably handle. However, I could find a similar pattern in her size and maybe redraft that to resemble the little pattern??? I'll have to brainstorm it. I did buy the pattern for the Ice Cream dress today - which goes up to a 12, so I should be able to upsize that one - and she really wants it - so that's a bonus for me. :)

I haven't worked on anything but a mess so far this weekend and probably won't start sewing til the week starts..... We are taking the girlies to the American Girl store in Chicago next weekend by train. I really want to make them AG skirts with an applique tank (AG logo) I'm at a loss for fabric ideas though.... Jeana

OK - so here's my idea for an AG skirt... AG's colors are red and hot pink. I think a strip work skirt alternating plain red and plain pink - or if you can find a print with those two colors to throw in between - I think that would be really cute.

We go to AGMOA all the time - I've heard the Chicago store is awesome - but I've never been there. If you can make an appointement with a personal shopper (Totally free and well worth it), they walk you through the store, help you choose items, then you get to sit in their guest room and sort through your items - then they ring you up right there - so no lines. A really awesome service that AG offers for free - no pressure sales tactics or anything. I've had my personal shoppers at AGMOA for years now, and I can honestly say they are my friends. :lovestruc

I finished Bridgie's give tonight - and I hafta say - I am super excited about it!!! I keep going back to look at it - because it is just so CUTE!!! I really want to accessorize it - you know me - but I am not sure what to do. I'll have to sleep on it. I can't wait to show you all on the BG board.... but it will have to wait until tomorrow, because it's too dark to take pics tonight. :lovestruc

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I think the Simply Sweet is easy and it comes with different ways to alter it.

Once I made the pattern, I really haven't bothered to buy any other girls dress patterns. I did purchase the one so my niece and I have the same style at 'Ohana.

I have almost finished making a Vida pattern.

I think I'm just going to try making the top for myself a size larger and see if it works. If it's too big I can take it in

Thanks. I have that pattern saved I think. I was looking at that one and one other one when my browser shut down so now I have to go back through the millions of links I saved to try and figure it out.

That's great! So you have a daughter? well if you can't find something u want to make for her you should make a bag for yourself...or a toy, I made my DD felt food and she loves playing with it. Next for me will be crayon rolls (we r driving to gparents house soon) and toddler backpack (preschool starts back Aug 1st). Of course it may be a while as DH is going out of town for work, and won't be back for 2 weeks so not sure how much sewing i will get done without him here to entertain them.

I think beginners should make what they like....those are the projects that get finished.

I will have a daughter in 9 days or less! I have made a bag before but I had the help of my cousin and now that we don't live near her anymore, I am afraid to try it again! I saw the fabric blocks somewhere to make and thought of those.. maybe I will try that.
 
OK - so here's my idea for an AG skirt... AG's colors are red and hot pink. I think a strip work skirt alternating plain red and plain pink - or if you can find a print with those two colors to throw in between - I think that would be really cute.

We go to AGMOA all the time - I've heard the Chicago store is awesome - but I've never been there. If you can make an appointement with a personal shopper (Totally free and well worth it), they walk you through the store, help you choose items, then you get to sit in their guest room and sort through your items - then they ring you up right there - so no lines. A really awesome service that AG offers for free - no pressure sales tactics or anything. I've had my personal shoppers at AGMOA for years now, and I can honestly say they are my friends. :lovestruc

I finished Bridgie's give tonight - and I hafta say - I am super excited about it!!! I keep going back to look at it - because it is just so CUTE!!! I really want to accessorize it - you know me - but I am not sure what to do. I'll have to sleep on it. I can't wait to show you all on the BG board.... but it will have to wait until tomorrow, because it's too dark to take pics tonight. :lovestruc

D~

Oh Wow! I had no idea of the personal shopper! :eek: That sounds amazing! I think my girls would be in Heaven! Sadly I'm worried we aren't going to have enough time. We are only there for 4 hours. (our train ride is 5 LOL!) The girls have been religiously browsing the website so they know what they want. I think they have a pretty good idea, but that could all go out the window once we get there. :rotfl:

Jeana
 
I finished 3 Eye Spy Bags for Bridgie's BG.

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I hope they like them....they where fun to make. The tutorial I used called for printable fabric.....but no one in town had it.....so I improvised.....after watching and wrestling them back from my kids I think I will order some printable fabric for when I make theirs.:laughing: The ribbons tether the list to the bag....but there are also pockets so the lists don't just swing all over the place when not in use.

Thank you so much for making the eye spy bags. I am sure they will get lots of use during and after the trip!

Finally got the girls rainbow outfits done!!!! These will be from their brother Tim and I ! I only had 1 yard of the rainbow fabric - thank goodness the girls were still small enough for 2 pairs of shorts out of it!!!!
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I LOVE this new heathersue design!!!!!:thumbsup2

They look so cheery and beautiful!

I am in my 20s and sew! There are a few teachers I work with that are in their 30s that sew and a few in their 20s that are wanting to learn.. I think it is just a matter of if people stick with it. I stopped for a couple years (and because of it unlearned everything I had learned) and started back up when I found out I was having a girl. Because of all these things you make I am hoping to stick with it so I can make her cute stuff (other than pillowcase dresses)!

Speaking of- what do you all think would be a simple pattern for me to try next? I have a few more pillowcase dresses I am going to make and was wondering what I should do next? Thanks for any suggestions!

For clothing, I would suggest CarlaC's patterns from YMCT. The A line was very easy to make and it starts at size 3 months. I have heard lots of good things about the Simply Sweet, though I haven't used that pattern myself. I have had great success with the Potrait Peasant and the Stripwork Jumper, though I think they start at 6 months. Good luck!
 
DMGuerts- I apologize for not quoting but it's tricky on an ipod. The baby set it simply amazing! I'm drooling! Would you share the patterns you used? I'm particularly interested in the pinafore and ruffled bloomers.

Regards,
C.
 
As promised, here's how I do rolled hems. Pretty much I follow the directions on page 69, except for the step I can't figure out :confused3, so I ignore that one -- a good rule for life.

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4. The next step on page 69 is the one I don't understand. It says, 'Align left face of seam width finger support plate with R mark on throat plate by turning seam width finger knob, as required.' That's sort of like "season to taste." Question -- does anyone know what it means and if it's critical???

You did a good job on the photo tut. For step 4 - I turn the black knob (I think I have to pull it out first?) until the little white plastic piece up with "R". I don't know if it makes a difference since I didn't try any other way. (My serger is a different model Singer machine) I actually don't like the look of serged roll hem so I do it the old fashion way most of the time.

Exactly, you need to turn the little nob (the first time I tried to turn it, it wasn't easy, but now I can turn it with no problems) My rolled hems don't turn out as nice if I don't turn it, they are wider than they should be that way.

Finally got the girls rainbow outfits done!!!! These will be from their brother Tim and I ! I only had 1 yard of the rainbow fabric - thank goodness the girls were still small enough for 2 pairs of shorts out of it!!!!
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I LOVE this new heathersue design!!!!!:thumbsup2

Wendy, these are so cute!!!!
 
Oh Wow! I had no idea of the personal shopper! :eek: That sounds amazing! I think my girls would be in Heaven! Sadly I'm worried we aren't going to have enough time. We are only there for 4 hours. (our train ride is 5 LOL!) The girls have been religiously browsing the website so they know what they want. I think they have a pretty good idea, but that could all go out the window once we get there. :rotfl:

Jeana

MY DDs godfather uses the personal shopper here in NY all the time. I email him a list and he goes over during his lunch and shops. he said it is very painless. Good thing for a single 45 year old with no kids.

Thanks. I have that pattern saved I think. I was looking at that one and one other one when my browser shut down so now I have to go back through the millions of links I saved to try and figure it out.



I will have a daughter in 9 days or less! I have made a bag before but I had the help of my cousin and now that we don't live near her anymore, I am afraid to try it again! I saw the fabric blocks somewhere to make and thought of those.. maybe I will try that.

Congrats on your baby girl. If you have any questions the girls here are fabulous.
 
Oh Wow! I had no idea of the personal shopper! :eek: That sounds amazing! I think my girls would be in Heaven! Sadly I'm worried we aren't going to have enough time. We are only there for 4 hours. (our train ride is 5 LOL!) The girls have been religiously browsing the website so they know what they want. I think they have a pretty good idea, but that could all go out the window once we get there. :rotfl:

Jeana

Well, if you have time - the service is well worth it. And they can also point out details about items that you wouldn't necessarily see. Don't forget that the store has "store exclusives" - things you can only get at that store. They usually have a variety of items - tshirts, pants, capris, shoes, sunglasses - you name it - they are usually sold individually and pretty reasonable - and most of them come in girl and doll size. So, make sure the girls don't budget out all their cash before they get there. LOL :lovestruc

For clothing, I would suggest CarlaC's patterns from YMCT. The A line was very easy to make and it starts at size 3 months. I have heard lots of good things about the Simply Sweet, though I haven't used that pattern myself. I have had great success with the Potrait Peasant and the Stripwork Jumper, though I think they start at 6 months. Good luck!

That's my biggest problem when making these baby gifts, is the sizes don't start out small enough - so I have to go and adjust the pattern. Even though I've adjusted the pattern down, what I think, is two sizes - it still seems so big when I am done. That's the reason I made the tshirt and pants, so just in case it doesn't fit her at the end of summer, she still should be able to wear it come fall.

DMGuerts- I apologize for not quoting but it's tricky on an ipod. The baby set it simply amazing! I'm drooling! Would you share the patterns you used? I'm particularly interested in the pinafore and ruffled bloomers.

Regards,
C.

Thank you! All of the patterns were purchased on YCMT... The swing top is the Emma swing top (such a cute and versitile pattern - one of my favorites), the bottoms are the "Ruffled Diaper cover" - another super easy pattern. These two patterns take me almost as long to cut out as it takes me to sew them (but I am a slow cutter). The hat is the "Sunny Days hat" and the shoes are the "Basic Booties for Babies & Dolls (that wrap around the ankles)" - honestly these shoes are so easy to make - and I get the most compliments on those than anything else. LOL. The pants were Easy Fits and the tshirt was purchased and I drew out my own applique to applique it - I also sewed the matching ribbon around the arm openings, since I had it cut apart, and I think it added a lot to the shirt. :) That should be everything. It took me 3 full days to make everything - including cutting time. :lovestruc

I promised Victoria that I would help her sew another Mu-mu for her doll today - she did one last week that I forgot to post pictures of. So, I don't plan on doing any sewing today.

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