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

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I couldn't sleep last night due to a 2 hour nap yesterday so I sewed. I ended up getting my front porch swing seat cushion and 2 pillows done. Love how it turned out. I also made my dd one of the apron tie knot dresses. I need to finish the straps and I will post pictures. I LOVE the YCMT patterns. I am a self taught sewer and I amaze myself ever time I make something. I am so grateful someone was smart enough to come up with site.

I would love to see your cushion and pillows!

Congratulations! How exciting - I can't imagine 3!!!

A buddy - I'm just a little further along than you!

Just to clarify....I am not pregnant with triplets...it is just #3 for our family in case that is confusing. Does it sound like I am having 3? I was hoping to see your ticker again because I thought we were due around the same time, but the bottom of your ticker is cut off. I hope you are feeling pretty good. I have honestly felt pretty awful! Pregnancy and I do not really get along. And we are nervous about having 3. It has been awhile since we had a baby. My youngest will have just turned 5 when this one is born. Hopefully this will be a really good baby.

 

[belle41379]

I fixed it! (I'm a little excited, and three dancing bananas simply wouldn't do it)

I fit the stitch finger back in without a problem. Thanks to all of you that helped me figure that out.

Sewed, and the lower loop thread broke. So, I rethreaded the loop by myself.

Then the tension was off, so I fixed that and now it looks perfect!!!

Now I'm ready to cut out the pants and SEW!!! (can you tell I'm slightly excited???)

 

[froggy33]

Just to clarify....I am not pregnant with triplets...it is just #3 for our family in case that is confusing. Does it sound like I am having 3? I was hoping to see your ticker again because I thought we were due around the same time, but the bottom of your ticker is cut off. I hope you are feeling pretty good. I have honestly felt pretty awful! Pregnancy and I do not really get along. And we are nervous about having 3. It has been awhile since we had a baby. My youngest will have just turned 5 when this one is born. Hopefully this will be a really good baby.

Oh..no!! I didn't think you were having triplets. Just right now, being pregnant while I have an almost 3 year old - I can't imaging ever having a third, but you never know! I'm sure you, and most of the ladies on here understand the patience it takes to have a 3 year old girl!!!

I'm having difficulties with my ticker...sometimes I see the whole thing, other times not. I think I am going to adjust it. I'm 10 weeks 2 days along! I've not been miserable, but this one is a little worse than my first. I am extremely tired, which really cuts into my sewing time (I only sew after Kenzie is asleep). And I'm pretty consistently nauseous, but no sickness yet! Hopefully I'm on the downhill side!

Good luck and Congrats again!

 

[VBAndrea]

Here are the last of my pics. Though I just remembered I promised DD a non Disney mermaid shirt for the Mermaid & Pirate Birthday bash

I started running out of themes so it kind of became pick what character you want theme

Close up of minnie:

DD is in a pink phase and wanted Ariel all in pink

Our matching pajama night:

Thanks for looking

You are amazing! I adore the Belle shirt -- I am so used to seeing her in the yellow dress and I actually like the simple blue dress better! I love the jammies too!

There is no way I could make a pair of easy fits from cutting to finishing in 20 minutes. I think I might be able to make some shorts in under an hour but I doubt it.

ENABLER ALERT: I was at Walmart today returning something and my store had almost all of their package of pre-cut fabric on Clearance. I had a big pile of fabrics in my cart until I got to the cash register and remembered that I have an entire cabinet, 2 rubbermaids and one big suitcase full of fabric that I need to use first. My son was not happy that we had to march to the back of the store to put it all back (except 2 yards of flannel that I will use for GTKTW pillowcases). They also had some of their machines on sale. I'm hoping this means they are getting ready to put the fabric department back.

Now back to sewing already in progress.....

I'm glad I'm not the only one who can whip up Easy Fits very quickly -- I was beginning to wonder if I was adding unnecessary steps.

The Walmarts here that eliminated fabric NEVER added the 2 yard cuts. The only store I ever saw them in was the store that still carried fabric and they have never been cheaper than $10. But I hope it's a good sign your fabric is coming back.

As you can see by my ticker I am quickly running out of time so today I started sewing for our trip.

Jake and the Neverland Pirates Outfits

Jake and easy fits shorts for the baby.

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For my DGD who loves to spin I made a flouncy skirt with shorts attached and added Izzy to her shirt.

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I'm so glad to finally have time to sew, we have been to a First Communion, graduation, family function every weekend for the last month or two! It's been fun but it's time to get serious...

Cute, cute, cute! That fabric is adorable! I love the shorts under the skirt -- was it a pattern or did you do that on your own?

Are we counting cutting time too, with a ready pattern? I'll have to make some and see!

I've never sewn pants upside down either.


(yet)

Yes, my pattern is already assembled but I timed myself from cutting to finish. If I had to assemble the pattern it would be even longer! I think I have the Easy Fits pattern assembled in almost every size now thanks to the Big Gives!

Andrea this morning it took me 35 minutes to sew a pair that was already cut out. The other day it was about 40 so I think I was imagining it was 20 minutes LOL.

Phew! I was wondering if you were Ms. Speedy or if I was sewing like a turtle. I admit I am not a fast sewer, but I didn't think I was super slow either.

Thanks about the info of sale items at Hancocks! I got my directions printed out to hit Hancocks, Walmart, Disney store at the mall and the homeschool store I am officially going to VA beach for.....


I took 30 minutes to sew up a pair this evening. If I include cutting, then 35. I have made quit a few pair in the past couple of years. They are one of my favorite patterns!

Now wouldn't that be funny if you made it to all the fabric stores and the Disney store and forgot to hit the home school store?! The good Joann's is not that far from Walmart either if you want to add it to your list!

I included cutting in my Easy Fits for the 40 minutes. I think maybe I am slow with ironing the hems and casing, but for my first fold I don't even measure -- I do serge the edge though so maybe that adds a little extra time??

Just a quick update (in case anyone thought hubby might have gone through with his threats of sending me to an assisted living facility...)


My saga with SEU continues! Even though I have some great tutorials (thanks Jill!!!) I still can't get it to do anything complicated...but I CAN add names to things now! I really need it to add the purchased fonts together to make a name, instead of just using the true type fonts or the ones that come with it...I'm not ready to give up yet...but have thought about throwing it out the window a couple of times...just to show it who is boss.


I can have a student whip up a pair of easy fits in less than an hour. This includes reading the instructions, drafting the pattern, cutting out, sewing and finishing. Remember, this is someone who is on their first or second sewing lesson. I can make a pair from start to finish in less than 30 minutes...so I don't see a problem with getting them done in 20 minutes or so...if they are already cut out. And I have also sewn them upside down once...but the Cabbage Patch doll didn't mind too much...and I did NOT redo them...the applique would have been upside down if I had. It was just added to the stash of clothes that she NEVER wears...kind of like my daughter! LOL!


I am FINALLY making something just for me (that isn't a bag!) I decided I wanted to make another super special autograph quilt...but the kiddoes said they don't want another one. I looked at some of my fabric stash and decided I want one on pale yellow...I am making 12 inch squares and putting an applique of each character I will see while at dinner. I am putting the applique in a corner to give them lots of room to sign each square. I will then use red Minnie dot fabric (from Joann's ...I don't want the dots to be too big) for the sashings and setting squares... I am so excited. So far I have all the yellow fabric cut, and have one applique finished. (Of course I chose one that took me an hour to finish!) I can't wait to get to Disney and have it signed!


(and to those who know me...this IS a quick update!)


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

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



Nini

I already have my pattern done for the Easy Fits and I barely have to look at the instructions. I think my cutting probably takes about 5 minutes (b/c I was doing shorts -- pants would take me longer). Can I blame my time on my small sewing space?

I'm sorry SEU is still being problematic. I have become afraid to even download it!

That quilt sounds like it will be awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product!

Have any of you made the ruffled halter top from YCMT? I was thinking of buying this for my girls July 4th outfits, but it only goes up to a size 6 and my oldest is 7. She is super skinny though. How does it fit? Can I upsize it? Is it easy to make?

I made it once, a long time ago. It was one of my first projects. It was very easy to make. My dd is skinny too but it was so long ago I can't even remember what size I made her and I have no clue if the top still fits. She is not allowed to wear that style to school and I hate ironing the shirt. If you would like I can look up size measurements of the largest size for you to see if it would be feasible.

I have done 3 pairs that were already cut in just over an hour- I do all my ironing right after I cut them but my hems are smaller; I fold over the top casing 1/4 and then 1 inch, and the bottom hem 1/2 twice. I've done so many that I can eyeball pretty accurately the 1/4 and 1/2 so I don't use a template, just the metal template for the 1". I don't pin them either, just lay them together, do each seam, turn 90 degrees in my chair, serge each seam. when those two are done I turn over my hems top and both legs and sew them (also not pinning because the iron did a good job of setting them in place). I leave a spot open in the top for the elastic. I thread the elastic through assembly line style if doing several, and then sew the elastic and close by machine. Probably not very clear, but hopefully it makes sense.

On a personal note, I would really prefer if possible that we not use the R word here. As the mom of a kiddo and sister of a man with an intellectual disability, I find it really offensive and hurtful. I don't mean toward you specifically, just the word really hurts. Thanks

You are really quick with your Easy Fits. My time included cutting (but my pattern was already assembled). I likewise don't measure my first fold, but I do the second -- and I don't make a big hem either.

I did not mean to offend you with my language. I was using a word in the dictionary that means slow in progress in referring to myself -- it was not made in reference to anyone disabled. My apologies to you

 

[JMD1979]

I haven't made too many things but I did make a few shirts for niece when she was visiting. I made this Ariel and a Pink Dinosaur for her Dino themed 4th Birthday.
I also made my First Rosetta bag. It was fun to make but I went with very plain fabrics because I have it mind to give to my sister. I wish I would have put the ribbon/ruffle up a little higher on the bag (I guess I should have followed the directions when they told me to check it first).

Aww I love that little Ariel shirt! And that bag is TDF! Great Job!

Here are the feet.

Literally!

A couple of not overly exciting pics to share.

First up is dd in a shirt I embroidered. I did one for ds too on brown with a brown and blue fish. The kids like to go fishing with Dad (though ds wore an old soccer shirt this morning -- the nerve of him!). You can't see the shirt too well in this pic, but I only took it since the kids are walking and fishing on water -- we are a very talented family

Awesome picture of your kids walking on water! Love that fish shirt! I had to cut down on some pictures in my post but those music bags are great! Love them!

Hi everyone - I'm not sure if you all remember me or not. I was here a few months ago sewing birthday skirts for my 4 year old triplets. Life has been a bit crazy and I haven't been able to keep up (I would like to though) so I've been lurking and drooling over the fantastic outfits.

Anyway, I wanted to share my Rapunzel sundress.

The fabric is a little odd in that the repeating pattern is at an angle instead of straight across so it sort of looks like I cut the fabric crooked.




Thanks for letting me share!

This is fabulous! What a clever idea for a Tangled dress!

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

These are all fantastic! The customs and the pictures!

I have a tu-tu question for ya'll. I am planning on making my daughter a princess outfit with a tu-tu skirt. What kind of tulle do you use when making the tu-tu's? The lady at the fabric store told me I needed to use the netting but I figure there has to be some other kind of tulle that will look pretty and hold up well.

Thanks!

I used to make quite a bit of Tutus. I usually ordered my tulle online by the roll.... soooo much easier to cut! My fav. place to order is bags and bows. HTH!

I beg to differ -- I have NEVER sewn them upside down! Let's not discuss cutting them upside down on direction prints though (twice!)

I am sooo guilty of this! On more than one occasion!

Here are the last of my pics. Though I just remembered I promised DD a non Disney mermaid shirt for the Mermaid & Pirate Birthday bash

I started running out of themes so it kind of became pick what character you want theme



Close up of minnie:

You continue to amaze me! Princess Minnie is my fav.


Jeana

 

[JMD1979]

Sorry had to continue my post! I don't know why I let myself get so behind!

As you can see by my ticker I am quickly running out of time so today I started sewing for our trip.

Jake and the Neverland Pirates Outfits


For my DGD who loves to spin I made a flouncy skirt with shorts attached and added Izzy to her shirt.

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I'm so glad to finally have time to sew, we have been to a First Communion, graduation, family function every weekend for the last month or two! It's been fun but it's time to get serious...

Too too cute! Love the flouncy skirt!

I'm working on my first tricky applique. Here is what I have so far. I'm planning on going around most of the pieces that I have placed on top, leaving the spots around the edge as I will finish them when I actually stitch it to the fabric that it's going onto (like a patch).

Is there anything I forgot or should do? Any tips about the smaller areas like the feet/eyes?

My open toe foot should arrive tomorrow.

Looking good! Hand applique amazes me!

This really makes me want to go to Chicago. We haven't taken our girls to the store in a few years and would really love to take them again soon now that they are a little older. We usually take the train, but even a day trip to Chicago is NOT cheap!!!

I also have to say that your dolls look great! We have Rebecca and Emily too, but all of our curly haired dolls don't have nearly as smooth hair as yours does. How do you keep it so nice?

Check out my ticker! I'll have to post pics of the shirts I made my girls to announce to others when I get a good pic.

First off congratulations on your upcoming addition! As for keeping Rebecca's hair nice..... I don't really do anything specific except for hawk eye my DD every time she plays with her. LOL! Really though a good trick is to pull her hair back in a low loose pony tail whenever she is being played with. It helps keep the curls tight and when you take it out it usually looks good as new!

I fit the stitch finger back in without a problem. Thanks to all of you that helped me figure that out.

Sewed, and the lower loop thread broke. So, I rethreaded the loop by myself.

Then the tension was off, so I fixed that and now it looks perfect!!!

Now I'm ready to cut out the pants and SEW!!! (can you tell I'm slightly excited???)

Whooo Hooo! Congratulations and happy serging! Glad you were able to figure it out.

Lost the quote on the darling little boy in the easy fit shorts, and the cars bowling shirts but I have to say that is the cutest little guy I have ever seen and those bowling shirts are TDF!



I'm just finishing up loading some pictures to share what I have been working on. It's not Disney though! Yikes! I really need a trip to plan and to sew for! Last year we booked our winter trip in Aug. so we are getting close! YAY!

Jeana

 

[ericalynn1979]

Ladies, you will be so proud of me.

I did my first pair of easy-fits yesterday. It only took me 8 hours start to finish. Of course, that included breaks to feed children, the baby flipping herself out of the bouncy seat next to my table and needing to be comforted, DD "helping" me while I was winding my bobbin, spilled pins on the floor (don't worry, baby wasn't in the room at the time), and keeping DD from touching everything on the table while I was sewing.

Ok, so I skew the average a little bit. But from the point where I printed off the pattern, cut it, cut the fabric, and sewed, it was probably an hour total.

Here were the results. I'm going to pair them with a white tshirt with a mickey head appliqued from the same fabric. DD loves them, and is anxiously awaiting her "Punzel" dress.

 

[ericalynn1979]

And then, I whipped this up over the weekend for my DD. I have a new found respect for those of you that sew doll clothing!! Making a 6/12 month bowling shirt is NOT EASY!! And this is still bigger yet than anything someone would make for a doll! OY, the sleeves were TRICKY! Can't really tell from the pictures, but Anna's McQueen is appliqued with sparkly red fabric

I absolutely ADORE this shirt. I may have to CASE it for my DD, who LOVES Cars.

 

[livndisney]

I may hold the title for longest time to complete a pair of Easy Fits. I think I got the pattern 15 months ago and have yet to finish a pair.

 

[aboveH20]

Thank you for asking.
The reason it's been a tough week is because I found out my Grandma has breast cancer. I went to a consultation with her this week and the surgeon says it's a tiny spot, so hopefully after the needle biopsy they will decide a lumpectomy is the best choice. She is the only person for my entire life that I've known to love me unconditionally. Any success I've ever had is because of her love and support. If I go on too much, I'll get to crying again, so I'll just say it's not her time yet, and I hope to God this little lump can be taken out so I can have many more years with this amazing woman.

Wishing successful treatments and a return to good health for your grandmother.

Well my machine held up and I have to share I am OFFICIALLY done with my DISNEY stuff (except for the Rossetta bag I still want to make) I have made all 5 of us 17 sets of something Disney for our trip. I will post pics later.

Wow!

I bet Ginger can walk on water too! Oh wait, you decapitated her -- she will sink. You had better make her a life jacket.

The Aivilo tote is really easy. I have made several.

Oh crap, I missed rule #12. I did buy some fabric for a pillowcase dress but I am thinking dd will not like the style as it doesn't really twirl. Perhaps I could make naked AG doll one and then have Cherry model it as well to compare the fit.

Good point about her needing a life jacket.

Yup, gotta make me an Aivilo tote.

You missed rule #12 ??!? At least it looks like you're thinking of rectifying that.

Here are the last of my pics. Though I just remembered I promised DD a non Disney mermaid shirt for the Mermaid & Pirate Birthday bash

I started running out of themes so it kind of became pick what character you want theme

DD is in a pink phase and wanted Ariel all in pink

Our matching pajama night:

Thanks for looking

Great outfits. I love the way you used the shorts/skirt material for the applique.

I use my gathering foot all the time. I really like it. You just put it on, put your fabric you want to gather underneath the foot set your stich length to long and start going. If they aren't gathered enough, set your tension higher. I usually use this foot on my machine that doesn't give me good enough gathers with just the tension method alone.

If you remember the black dress with flowers I made for Lydia for the Father Daughter Dance, I used the gathering foot on that, and it turned out SUPER TWIRLY!

I also love to use the rolled hem foot, because I hate doing tiny hems. I always burn myself on the iron trying to press.

Thanks for the compliment on the bookmarks! I am always happy when someone finds them useful!

Gathering foot sounds very useful and time-saving, and yes I do remember the dress. I know what you mean about burning your hand trying to press tiny edges.

From time to time I go back to the bookmarks, partly because my interests change and partly because I'm always finding somethng new.

I'm working on my first tricky applique. Here is what I have so far. I'm planning on going around most of the pieces that I have placed on top, leaving the spots around the edge as I will finish them when I actually stitch it to the fabric that it's going onto (like a patch).

Is there anything I forgot or should do? Any tips about the smaller areas like the feet/eyes?

My open toe foot should arrive tomorrow.

Looking good. I especially like the eyes. (If you stop and think about it, 'open toe foot' sounds a little strange.)

So jealous of ginger's dresses they all came out so beautiful
Just wanted to let you know that I so enjoy looking at everyones creations and all the silly banter makes me laugh.
I hope everyone has a great 4th if Im not on by then

Thanks. As I was finishing up two more outfits today I paused to wonder if maybe I have too much time on my hands and should think about paid employment.

I agree with you about enjoying looking at other people's creations.

My saga with SEU continues! Even though I have some great tutorials (thanks Jill!!!) I still can't get it to do anything complicated...but I CAN add names to things now! I really need it to add the purchased fonts together to make a name, instead of just using the true type fonts or the ones that come with it...I'm not ready to give up yet...but have thought about throwing it out the window a couple of times...just to show it who is boss.


I am FINALLY making something just for me (that isn't a bag!) I decided I wanted to make another super special autograph quilt...but the kiddoes said they don't want another one. I looked at some of my fabric stash and decided I want one on pale yellow...I am making 12 inch squares and putting an applique of each character I will see while at dinner. I am putting the applique in a corner to give them lots of room to sign each square. I will then use red Minnie dot fabric (from Joann's ...I don't want the dots to be too big) for the sashings and setting squares... I am so excited. So far I have all the yellow fabric cut, and have one applique finished. (Of course I chose one that took me an hour to finish!) I can't wait to get to Disney and have it signed!

Nini

Bummer about SEU. I've been busy with Ginger so I haven't gone back to play after jas0202 explained the lightning bolt.

Your new autograph quilt sounds grand. Enjoy working on it.

Check out my ticker! I'll have to post pics of the shirts I made my girls to announce to others when I get a good pic.

Congrats!

I fixed it! (I'm a little excited, and three dancing bananas simply wouldn't do it)

I fit the stitch finger back in without a problem. Thanks to all of you that helped me figure that out.

Sewed, and the lower loop thread broke. So, I rethreaded the loop by myself.

Then the tension was off, so I fixed that and now it looks perfect!!!

Now I'm ready to cut out the pants and SEW!!! (can you tell I'm slightly excited???)

Way to go. I was traumatized about having to rethread and did the tie-on method until I had to eventually thread it. It takes some concentration, but it's doable.

Sew on!




I finished a pillowcase dress for Ginger and I finally made a stripwork jumper with all the velcro where it should be. Photos are coming.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Oh..no!! I didn't think you were having triplets. Just right now, being pregnant while I have an almost 3 year old - I can't imaging ever having a third, but you never know! I'm sure you, and most of the ladies on here understand the patience it takes to have a 3 year old girl!!!

I'm having difficulties with my ticker...sometimes I see the whole thing, other times not. I think I am going to adjust it. I'm 10 weeks 2 days along! I've not been miserable, but this one is a little worse than my first. I am extremely tired, which really cuts into my sewing time (I only sew after Kenzie is asleep). And I'm pretty consistently nauseous, but no sickness yet! Hopefully I'm on the downhill side!

Good luck and Congrats again!

I didn't think you meant triplets, but I just wanted to check. Wow! We are only like 1 week apart! The nausea is killing me. It is the worst feeling!!! I hope you are over it quickly. I am praying I will get over it quickly too...with my last daughter, I was still getting sick in the 7th month. I already told my husband that there will be no more children for me after this and luckily he agrees. I think it is hard on him with me feeling so sick all of the time.

I made it once, a long time ago. It was one of my first projects. It was very easy to make. My dd is skinny too but it was so long ago I can't even remember what size I made her and I have no clue if the top still fits. She is not allowed to wear that style to school and I hate ironing the shirt. If you would like I can look up size measurements of the largest size for you to see if it would be feasible.

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If you wouldn't mind giving me the measurements, I would really appreciate it. Hmm....I didn't thin about the ironing!

 

[tricia]

I didn't think you meant triplets, but I just wanted to check. Wow! We are only like 1 week apart! The nausea is killing me. It is the worst feeling!!! I hope you are over it quickly. I am praying I will get over it quickly too...with my last daughter, I was still getting sick in the 7th month. I already told my husband that there will be no more children for me after this and luckily he agrees. I think it is hard on him with me feeling so sick all of the time.



If you wouldn't mind giving me the measurements, I would really appreciate it. Hmm....I didn't thin about the ironing!

I can't quote much, cause I am in Rome on vacation, but I am trying to browse daily. But I just wanted to ask if you had seen the Oliver and s free ruffle halter pattern. I'm pretty sure it goes up to larger sizes and it is FREE. Just google Oliver and s halter.

I also loved the little girlie cars bowling shirt, and the rapunzel dress (how is 1 dress for 3 girls working out?)

 

[JMD1979]

Ladies, you will be so proud of me.

I did my first pair of easy-fits yesterday. It only took me 8 hours start to finish. Of course, that included breaks to feed children, the baby flipping herself out of the bouncy seat next to my table and needing to be comforted, DD "helping" me while I was winding my bobbin, spilled pins on the floor (don't worry, baby wasn't in the room at the time), and keeping DD from touching everything on the table while I was sewing.

Ok, so I skew the average a little bit. But from the point where I printed off the pattern, cut it, cut the fabric, and sewed, it was probably an hour total.

Here were the results. I'm going to pair them with a white tshirt with a mickey head appliqued from the same fabric. DD loves them, and is anxiously awaiting her "Punzel" dress.

OMGoodness! This sounds very similar to my sewing experiences! DH always asks how long it took me to make something and I always have to answer with.... "Well if you add in the time it took me to prepare meals, break up fights, help dress the AG dolls, help to get the wii remotes back on track, go outside to play for a bit??? Um yeah I guess it pretty much took 8 days!" Your pants look fantastic! I love that fabric and the Mickey shirt sounds darling!

My pictures are finally through loading so here is what I worked on over the weekend....

Peace Love and Blue Jeans! LOL!

applique detail. I just adore this little hippe girl!

Pants detail. This was a first for me but I think they turned out pretty cute! The pattern I used for the ruffles was supposed to be done on store bought pants, but I really wanted to make my own so I just winged it.

And a shot of just the under peasant top and jeans together. I adore this fabric!

On another note my next project is very intimidating to me. Maybe some of you will be able to give me some insight.... I just purchased the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book. After receiving 2 books on different occasions that came to me without the patterns I decided to order somewhere else. Well the book came and it is just lovely! However, I think I was better off without the patterns! LOL! I have never ever not once ever sewn anything from a regular paper pattern. They have all been pdf print your own type things. I am so overwhelmed by the patterns from that book I don't even know where to begin! The first thing I would like to try is the insa skirt but how do I trace the pattern?

Jeana

 

[VBAndrea]

Ladies, you will be so proud of me.

I did my first pair of easy-fits yesterday. It only took me 8 hours start to finish. Of course, that included breaks to feed children, the baby flipping herself out of the bouncy seat next to my table and needing to be comforted, DD "helping" me while I was winding my bobbin, spilled pins on the floor (don't worry, baby wasn't in the room at the time), and keeping DD from touching everything on the table while I was sewing.

Ok, so I skew the average a little bit. But from the point where I printed off the pattern, cut it, cut the fabric, and sewed, it was probably an hour total.

Here were the results. I'm going to pair them with a white tshirt with a mickey head appliqued from the same fabric. DD loves them, and is anxiously awaiting her "Punzel" dress.

Oh those are cute, and a ruffle is allowed to account for 7 extra hours. I was talking about palin, simple ones with no additions for my 40 minute time frame. Mine were just pj shorts, though I imagine a ruffle would look cute on jammies.

I may hold the title for longest time to complete a pair of Easy Fits. I think I got the pattern 15 months ago and have yet to finish a pair.

Hmmmm, our average time to complete is now really skewed. But you have made my 40 minutes seem stellar now so I appreciate that!

I didn't think you meant triplets, but I just wanted to check. Wow! We are only like 1 week apart! The nausea is killing me. It is the worst feeling!!! I hope you are over it quickly. I am praying I will get over it quickly too...with my last daughter, I was still getting sick in the 7th month. I already told my husband that there will be no more children for me after this and luckily he agrees. I think it is hard on him with me feeling so sick all of the time.



If you wouldn't mind giving me the measurements, I would really appreciate it. Hmm....I didn't thin about the ironing!

I so can empathize with those of you with pregnancy sickness. I had to be on phenergan for both pregnancies. With my first I even vomited in labor, but it stopped once he was born. With my second the nausea ended at 7 months and I was beyond thrilled. And believe it or not, we still tried very hard for a third but no such luck.

I am going to PM you the measurements for the top b/c there really isn't a good guide like Carla has. I am also going to include the author's e-mail address that is listed on the pattern and I think it might be wise for you to e-mail her your dd's measurements and see what she recommends -- she doesn't per say tell what size to make based on chest measurements. I made my dd a size 4 when she was 4 years and 9 months old and I know it still fit her at age 5 and 6 -- she hasn't worn it yet this summer so not sure if it still fits. My dd is skinny. The only pattern piece is the top part that crosses over and the rest are measured rectangles so I will pm you those measurements. There is elastic in the back so you could adjust that for fit as well.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

The Walmarts here that eliminated fabric NEVER added the 2 yard cuts. The only store I ever saw them in was the store that still carried fabric and they have never been cheaper than $10. But I hope it's a good sign your fabric is coming back.

Now wouldn't that be funny if you made it to all the fabric stores and the Disney store and forgot to hit the home school store?! The good Joann's is not that far from Walmart either if you want to add it to your list!

I included cutting in my Easy Fits for the 40 minutes. I think maybe I am slow with ironing the hems and casing, but for my first fold I don't even measure -- I do serge the edge though so maybe that adds a little extra time??

The Walmarts here have their prepackaged cuts marked down to $5, but when I brought 3 up to the register this morning, they rang up at $3.98! I like $2 a yard!

I will have to see if I have time for Joanns too! Where is that one?

I also serge all my edges to make for a cleaner finish. I also cheat on the casing for elastic. I serge the top and then iron the serged end down. Much easier than trying to iron 1/4 inch. Makes for a faster finish time too!

OMGoodness! This sounds very similar to my sewing experiences! DH always asks how long it took me to make something and I always have to answer with.... "Well if you add in the time it took me to prepare meals, break up fights, help dress the AG dolls, help to get the wii remotes back on track, go outside to play for a bit??? Um yeah I guess it pretty much took 8 days!" Your pants look fantastic! I love that fabric and the Mickey shirt sounds darling!

My pictures are finally through loading so here is what I worked on over the weekend....

Peace Love and Blue Jeans! LOL!

On another note my next project is very intimidating to me. Maybe some of you will be able to give me some insight.... I just purchased the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book. After receiving 2 books on different occasions that came to me without the patterns I decided to order somewhere else. Well the book came and it is just lovely! However, I think I was better off without the patterns! LOL! I have never ever not once ever sewn anything from a regular paper pattern. They have all been pdf print your own type things. I am so overwhelmed by the patterns from that book I don't even know where to begin! The first thing I would like to try is the insa skirt but how do I trace the pattern?

Jeana

Love the outfit! I just picked up some jeans on clearance and may have to try that! For $2.48 a pair I can afford to mess up!

It took me ALL morning to make a bucket hat. Was doing laundry, testing (we homeschool), cleaning and packing in between, so I know how that is!

My first attempt at a Feliz never got finished. I was so intimidated by the pattern that I just couldn't do it. Over a year later I tried again and was so amazed how easy it actually was! In fact, I made dd 2 dresses and the second one I finished in a very short time! I trace my patterns onto sew-in interfacing. Makes them last longer and they fold better.

 

[ellenbenny]

OMGoodness! This sounds very similar to my sewing experiences! DH always asks how long it took me to make something and I always have to answer with.... "Well if you add in the time it took me to prepare meals, break up fights, help dress the AG dolls, help to get the wii remotes back on track, go outside to play for a bit??? Um yeah I guess it pretty much took 8 days!" Your pants look fantastic! I love that fabric and the Mickey shirt sounds darling!

My pictures are finally through loading so here is what I worked on over the weekend....

Peace Love and Blue Jeans! LOL!

applique detail. I just adore this little hippe girl!

Pants detail. This was a first for me but I think they turned out pretty cute! The pattern I used for the ruffles was supposed to be done on store bought pants, but I really wanted to make my own so I just winged it.

And a shot of just the under peasant top and jeans together. I adore this fabric!

On another note my next project is very intimidating to me. Maybe some of you will be able to give me some insight.... I just purchased the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book. After receiving 2 books on different occasions that came to me without the patterns I decided to order somewhere else. Well the book came and it is just lovely! However, I think I was better off without the patterns! LOL! I have never ever not once ever sewn anything from a regular paper pattern. They have all been pdf print your own type things. I am so overwhelmed by the patterns from that book I don't even know where to begin! The first thing I would like to try is the insa skirt but how do I trace the pattern?

Jeana

Adorable outfit, and I love the little hippie girl too!

As far as tracing the patterns (which I hate doing as well) you may get quite a few different answers, but what works for me is something called swedish pattern tracing paper.

Available on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Birch-Street-Clothing-Swedish-TracingPaper/dp/B000PNEWVU and possibly others.

It costs a bit, but it is like a cloth and holds up well once traced on. I've heard some use freezer paper, but for this type of pattern, I can't see through the freezer paper to trace the pattern. Hmmm, maybe I can learn something here, I'll wait for additional responses.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I have a tu-tu question for ya'll. I am planning on making my daughter a princess outfit with a tu-tu skirt. What kind of tulle do you use when making the tu-tu's? The lady at the fabric store told me I needed to use the netting but I figure there has to be some other kind of tulle that will look pretty and hold up well.

Thanks!

Are you making the kind you knot on elastic? There is craft tulle, tulle, and crinolline. I would think the craft tulle would be itchy. But I've used it for halloween and craft stuff. The crinoline, is what it sounds like. Stiff for hems. I've just seen in JA the greatest colors in the crinoline. And then tulle. This is what you want. If you look over in bridal, they have colored rolls about 6 inch wide.

Now it is nylon, so don't put it in the dryer. And it can tear if it's caught in a shoe or something. But I've not had much trouble with it.

Thank you all for the comments and compliments. Anyone can CASE if they want to. I would love to see what others would do with the top. I had some other ideas but went with this one. I used heat & bond on the back of the ribbon and then stitched the ribbon onto the tank.

That was my first time sewing a skirt onto knit like that. I did stretch the tank a bit as I sewed - I was afraid it wouldn't have enough give otherwise and be too difficult to get on and off. The skirt was so full that I had trouble lining up the side seams with the side seams of the tank. Oh, well.

I was looking at dresses in the store that are made like this, and they use elastic in the waist. I guess to help the t keep shape. I keep thinking I'm going to give that try, but it hasn't happened yet.

Here are the last of my pics. Thanks for looking

I love everything, it's looking great!

Ladies, you will be so proud of me.

I did my first pair of easy-fits yesterday. It only took me 8 hours start to finish. Of course, that included breaks to feed children, the baby flipping herself out of the bouncy seat next to my table and needing to be comforted, DD "helping" me while I was winding my bobbin, spilled pins on the floor (don't worry, baby wasn't in the room at the time), and keeping DD from touching everything on the table while I was sewing.

Ok, so I skew the average a little bit. But from the point where I printed off the pattern, cut it, cut the fabric, and sewed, it was probably an hour total.

Here were the results. I'm going to pair them with a white tshirt with a mickey head appliqued from the same fabric. DD loves them, and is anxiously awaiting her "Punzel" dress.

Oh they are so cute! I love the fabric. I bet she looks adorable in them.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Adorable outfit, and I love the little hippie girl too!

As far as tracing the patterns (which I hate doing as well) you may get quite a few different answers, but what works for me is something called swedish pattern tracing paper.

Available on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Birch-Street-Clothing-Swedish-TracingPaper/dp/B000PNEWVU and possibly others.

It costs a bit, but it is like a cloth and holds up well once traced on. I've heard some use freezer paper, but for this type of pattern, I can't see through the freezer paper to trace the pattern. Hmmm, maybe I can learn something here, I'll wait for additional responses.

Ellen, have to tried sew-in interfacing? It is pretty see through, and is cheaper when it is 50% off. Also, I have used craft paper. You can get it at places like Hobby Lobby on a huge roll!

 

[belle41379]

Well, not too bad. First off, LOVE the serger! It took me less time to sew the pants than it did to do the hem/casing . Of douse, you must understand that my sewing machine is a cheepy I've had for about 14 years. The thread breaks every 30 stitches . Needless to say, it takes forever! The serger was a dream to work with.

Well, here they are. I haven't finished the roll up sides yet, because I don't have any buttons that I like with the fabric enough. But, they are marked and ready. . I'll post details of that when I get it done.

DS response when trying them on? "Are these my roll up pants? You did it, Mommy!".

Oh, and I plan to pair them with a navy bout shirt w/Buzz appliqué of the same fabric.

Be back tonight to quote.

 

[ellenbenny]

Ellen, have to tried sew-in interfacing? It is pretty see through, and is cheaper when it is 50% off. Also, I have used craft paper. You can get it at places like Hobby Lobby on a huge roll!

When I run low of the tracing paper I've got I will compare the prices, the interfacing will probably be cheaper with a coupon, although the roll I bought of the swedish stuff is 30 ft, so 10 yards, so I guess the price may not be that bad.