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

[Mel0215]

Thank you! Seems like lately, if I don't do it last minute then I just don't do it.



Thank you! I pretty much followed aimeeg's tutorial she did for skirts here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40350211#post40350211 . post #1429
Slight modifications here and there but for the most part it's her pattern.

Thank you for sharing. Now to go try my hand at these.
I can't multiquote on my iPod but ginger is too funny. And I don't know who posted the stroller bag but I love it!! I will be trying that one too.

 

[mphalens]

So, I did it again! I found a Winnie the Pooh cotton that I'd been holding off getting b/c the boys aren't huge pooh fans but I wanted to do outfit for CP breakfast... Where dis I find this? The clearance bin at walmart for $2.50 a yard. I also snagged a rotary cutting mat & ruler for $14 total on clearance!!!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

So, I did it again! I found a Winnie the Pooh cotton that I'd been holding off getting b/c the boys aren't huge pooh fans but I wanted to do outfit for CP breakfast... Where dis I find this? The clearance bin at walmart for $2.50 a yard. I also snagged a rotary cutting mat & ruler for $14 total on clearance!!!

Whahoo!!

 

[babynala]

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

I love this dress just the way it is.

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

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

Back:

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

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

-M

Welcome! The dress came out really cute and good practice. Your hand applique came out really nice, I love how big it is.

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

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

D~

So you decided to officially name her Patience? You are doing a wonderful job on her, a real labor of love. I think a new cover would be a great first project for her but I'm not sure how much time she will spend covered up. I think you will keep her busy.

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

Very pretty fabrics. Is it hard to see the designs when they are fabric that is not white? Maybe the Peek-a-Book Pleated skirt from YCMT. I think I remember Ellen making some of these and I thought she said you didn't have to gather the fabric (which might be tricky with that fabric) and it would be highlighted by pairing it with something contrasting.
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/peek-a-boo-pleats-skirt-sizes-2t-8.htm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you see them?

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

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

Good night.

Thanks for the modifications for the pillow to use with standard inserts. That would make a good travel pillow.
Love Ginger's pillowcase dress Her cupcake dress is so sweet, love the pink Mickey and the hidden Mickeys. I'm a little scared of the Ohio Buckeye Guy but he does look cute in that dress.

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

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

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

OK...here's the pictures!

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

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

Wow, this bag is so pretty and functional. The big pocket was a nice addition and perfect for the parks. Thanks for the tips on making it, I wish I had this during my stroller years.

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

Would love to meet up sometime too. I was a little bummed to find out that the Quilt Expo in Gwinnett is taking place while we will be in Disney.

Anyway, Dad went down to the basement to get Mom some marinade for the steak and found out they have a pipe leaking down there... must have started while we were in MI this weekend ... and it was leaking into a 6 drawer file cabinet that was full of old family photos and other keepsakes ...
Needless to say, the dining room table (and floor, and living room floor, etc) was taken over by us working frantically to save as much as we could ... We were all just sick about it ...

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

That really stinks but, from your other post, it sounds like you were able to recover some stuff. My DH keeps nagging me to put all of our photos in the basement in a rubbermaid in case there is Tornado or Hurricane. I'm always worried about water in the basement so I moved everything to an upstairs closet. Wow, you are making 11 shirts for your DS's b-day party. Be sure to post them when you are done.

Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

Wow, all the skirts you made for Bridget are so cute. I really like where you placed the Mickey head on the tie-dyes. Great job. Your DDs 4th of July set came out really nice.

I absolutely adore this. I think I may try to make my girl and boy something. NOthing like last minute right

You have plenty of time - its not even July yet!

 

[froggy33]

I am fortunate enough to be headed back the world in October (and staying at the Poly for the first time - thank you MIL!!!).

Anyway...I will be about 7 months pregnant at the time and am interested in maybe making a few shirts for me (I'm thinking just embroidered shirts). Have any of you made any cute Disney-themed maternity stuff? I have an embroidery machine and do digitize.

Thanks!!

 

[teresajoy]

Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

I love the skirts and shirts!!! They all look wonderfull! I too love the corner Mickey!

Your daughter looks adorable in her outfit!

So, I did it again! I found a Winnie the Pooh cotton that I'd been holding off getting b/c the boys aren't huge pooh fans but I wanted to do outfit for CP breakfast... Where dis I find this? The clearance bin at walmart for $2.50 a yard. I also snagged a rotary cutting mat & ruler for $14 total on clearance!!!

YAY!!!!!

And, I'm happy to hear that most of the pictures were saved!

I am fortunate enough to be headed back the world in October (and staying at the Poly for the first time - thank you MIL!!!).

Anyway...I will be about 7 months pregnant at the time and am interested in maybe making a few shirts for me (I'm thinking just embroidered shirts). Have any of you made any cute Disney-themed maternity stuff? I have an embroidery machine and do digitize.

Thanks!!

When Heather went while she was pregnant with Sawyer, she made the shirt (with iron on transfer paper) with their names on them. On hers, over the belly, it also said, "Coming in June... Sawyer!"

You could also applique a big pumpkin (ala Cinderella), coach or Mickey Head over your belly!

 

[Blyssfull]

I had read about Heathersue's website a few days ago and just saw you guys talking about it.. -fingers crossed- I've held out and guilt tripped my husband enough to get me an embroidery machine that does a 5x7.... (he got the '12 Mustang so I said I'd settle for just an embroidery machine ) Excited doesn't even begin to cover it... ANYWHO, She's having a sale on her website too the code is: 2011JUNE20PERCENT

LOVE! everything y'all have posted.

And thank God for Ginger... I adore her pillowcase dress....being at home all day with two kids... she's the sanest part of my day!

P.S. Don't forget me when you Georgians decide to get together.

 

[SallyfromDE]

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

I've never seen the Princess one and I love it!!! The Micky, I've made 2 dresses with it. It had a lavender and blue flower print fabric iwth Mickey heads on it. Then the sheer fabric would lay over it Gosh, I think it might be 3 or 4 years old. It's really beautiful.

 

[aboveH20]

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

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

Thanks. I like to keep everyone's body parts in working order.

Well, here's what I have been working on...My BFF is going to disney and I found this tutorial:
It's a stroller bag for the back of her stroller, then has a strap that you can attach to carry it as a shoulder bag when you fold the stroller. I made a few modifications to the pattern.

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

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

That turned out great. It's nice to see it on the stroller and over the shoulder to get an idea of size. (Whoops, looks like I deleted the shoulder photo.)

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

Directions are highly over-rated.

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

Amen.

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

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

The last picture scares me like a rabid sock monkey.

Thanks for the compliments, and I don't think we'll be seeing too much of the it-looks-like-a-you-know-what after Ginger was done with him yesterday.

Wow! Ginger's pillowcase dress is just so "her" How does she like her new shoes? I always have a hard time not wobbling around in platforms ... please tell her to be careful on those basement stairs!!! Wouldn't want her to fall and lose her head ...

And that cupcake dress! Well, I definitely think y'all need to have high tea out someplace ... when are you going to make your matching outfit???
And as for "those people" ... around here we have to watch out for the strippers ... for some reason Finn's babies like to go streaking and it scares the daylights out of my poor AG girls

Anyway, Dad went down to the basement to get Mom some marinade for the steak and found out they have a pipe leaking down there... must have started while we were in MI this weekend ... and it was leaking into a 6 drawer file cabinet that was full of old family photos and other keepsakes ...
Needless to say, the dining room table (and floor, and living room floor, etc) was taken over by us working frantically to save as much as we could ... We were all just sick about it ...

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

You're right about it taking some time to get used to the shoes. Having been short her entire life it's quite an adjustment. She's a little self-conscious about them, so I have to keep reminding her that they're platform shoes not orthopedic shoes.

Sorry about the basement mess and losing all the family keepsakes and bummer about the t-shirt. UGH.

Ginger's pillowcase dress is adorable! I am sure she really appreciates the personalization! The cupcake jumper is adorable as well! Just a thought, but since Ginger seems to have.... um well, lost her head. Maybe you could find her a replacement one. A Styrofoam ball perhaps? Then at least she would be more height appropriate with her school mates and since she won't have to jump up and down to see the teacher or black board..... she may even make it to..... dun, dun, dun.... The "head" of the class! Sorry bad humor I know! All joking aside though, these dresses you are making really are super sweet!

Jeana

Interesting concept. I wonder how long it will take for me to teach Ginger what 'head of the class' means.

Thanks for showing the larger pocket pillow case. I am sure they could be easily adapted for any size pillow, e.g. a pillow to be used for a 2 liter soda bottle (though I would recommend having a head to use the pillow with, then again, the pocket could over the missing head so as to hide that fact that it's missing).

Ginger's pillow case dress is to die for! Bewtween the vertical stripes and platform shoes she could now go into modeling. And with her math grades, she may need to rely on looks alone, so excellent choice with both the vertical stripes and platform shoes. And I can't wait to see your matching dress -- photos please as soon as it is finished.

I'd like to take some photos of myself. I wish I could find my camera. I wonder if my husband hid it.

Okay you just have me laughing so hard I am crying. I think the pillowcase dress is my favorite.

I tend to be a literalist, so it appeals to me, too.

Excellent point Andrea...

I think a lot of us are waiting on photo's of the matching dress for Cheryl... I am a little jealous that they have all these coordinating outfits...

D~

I like to think the world's a better place when I wear something that shows off my legs.

That is just hysterical.

Doing my part to have everyone singing, "Dont Worry, Be Happy."

I <3 Ginger and all her adventures! She's such a fun gal!


Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

I love the skirts, I love the shirts, your daughter's outfit is wonderful. It's amazing what productive people can accomplish.

:rotfl2 OH MY GOSHHHHHHHHH!!! U AND GINGER ARE CRACKING ME UP!!!! and as always LUV LUV ALL the cutie stuff you are making for her! U R one hilarious chicky!!!

I think it would help me out a lot if you could have that notarized and sent it to my sons.

Love the pillowcase dress, I definitely think you need a matching one. The cupcake dress is very cute.

I do look good in stripes -- kinda like the TGIFriday building.

So, I did it again! I found a Winnie the Pooh cotton that I'd been holding off getting b/c the boys aren't huge pooh fans but I wanted to do outfit for CP breakfast... Where dis I find this? The clearance bin at walmart for $2.50 a yard. I also snagged a rotary cutting mat & ruler for $14 total on clearance!!!

I LOVE stuff on sale. Congrats.

Thanks for the modifications for the pillow to use with standard inserts. That would make a good travel pillow.
Love Ginger's pillowcase dress Her cupcake dress is so sweet, love the pink Mickey and the hidden Mickeys. I'm a little scared of the Ohio Buckeye Guy but he does look cute in that dress.

Thanks, and on behalf of husband, let me just say, 'Go, Bucks."

When Heather went while she was pregnant with Sawyer, she made the shirt (with iron on transfer paper) with their names on them. On hers, over the belly, it also said, "Coming in June... Sawyer!"

Love it!

I had read about Heathersue's website a few days ago and just saw you guys talking about it.. -fingers crossed- I've held out and guilt tripped my husband enough to get me an embroidery machine that does a 5x7.... (he got the '12 Mustang so I said I'd settle for just an embroidery machine ) Excited doesn't even begin to cover it... ANYWHO, She's having a sale on her website too the code is: 2011JUNE20PERCENT

LOVE! everything y'all have posted.

And thank God for Ginger... I adore her pillowcase dress....being at home all day with two kids... she's the sanest part of my day!

Ooooo, I'm looking forward to checking out Heathersue's website. I've used her Mickey or Minnie head on all of Ginger's dresses so far.

Scary that Ginger's antics are the sanest part of your day. I guess that would have been true for me, too, once upon a time.

 

[Meshell2002]

THERE is way TMTQ but I love the BG skirts and tye dye, the newbie's dress, the diaper bag....all is so cute. Ginger looks lovely in her pillowcase dress and you must make a matching one for yourself! The cupcake jumper is the cutest!

I havn't purchased from Heathersue yet but I may have to with the new site code and all for our trip this fall. I've had my eye on several things.

I did finally break down and buy a bundle pack from YCMT this afternoon. So excited! Mainly because my AG doll is/was naked. I will probably get more of her patterns later so I can pace myself.

Ok....so here she is....she is the historical "Felicity" refurbished. I wish I had taken a before pic....she was so dirty you couldn't tell what color her hair was....she was very stained on her body, her joints were loose (one was dangling by a string), her previous owner had cut her hair very crooked. After going to the spa....this is what she looks like.

She is wearing a tank and panties that I made out of my DS outgrown undershirt.

Then I made ruffle easy fits in 33 minutes this afternoon....including the time it took me to cut out the pattern/ pants, and checking on a 2yo sitting on the potty.

"Lucky Lucy" is mine for now ....when DD gets a little older, if she wants her I will let her have her...if she takes care of this one, I will get her a new(er) one later.

HEY see what's she's got in her hand? That's why her hair was so crooked.....can't leave her alone even for a minute.

I'm making her a peasant top out of muslin to match her pants....not sure when I'll do that, we'll see, maybe during naps tomorrow.

 

[JMD1979]

Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

Wow! Those skirts are sooo cute! I love the Belle inspired one! And OMGosh! Love! Love! Love! the tie dye shirts too!

So, I did it again! I found a Winnie the Pooh cotton that I'd been holding off getting b/c the boys aren't huge pooh fans but I wanted to do outfit for CP breakfast... Where dis I find this? The clearance bin at walmart for $2.50 a yard. I also snagged a rotary cutting mat & ruler for $14 total on clearance!!!

Awesome find!

I had read about Heathersue's website a few days ago and just saw you guys talking about it.. -fingers crossed- I've held out and guilt tripped my husband enough to get me an embroidery machine that does a 5x7.... (he got the '12 Mustang so I said I'd settle for just an embroidery machine ) Excited doesn't even begin to cover it... ANYWHO, She's having a sale on her website too the code is: 2011JUNE20PERCENT

LOVE! everything y'all have posted.

And thank God for Ginger... I adore her pillowcase dress....being at home all day with two kids... she's the sanest part of my day!

P.S. Don't forget me when you Georgians decide to get together.

Congratulations on getting a new machine! Too funny, that's always the way I get my things on my list of wants...... when my DH buys something first!


Well, I've taken another step on my insa skirt..... I traced the pattern and even cut it out of fabric. Baby steps, that's how I roll! I took a break from my skirt to browse etsy for fabric and I am soooo excited. I just ordered this!

I am so in love with it! We love Marie Kitty around here! The sad part I only could find a half a yard. I am stalking etsy for more! LOL!

Jeana

 

[tmh0206]

I think it would help me out a lot if you could have that notarized and sent it to my sons.

luckily for your, I happen to be a notary so that would not be a problem at all!

 

[VBAndrea]

Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

I love all the BG skirts and especially like the t's -- they look like sooooo much work to make! I saw the pic of Bridget and family on the ptr with them -- what an awesome job!

And your dd's outfit looks great on. Fabulous applique (very impressed that you said it was by hand!). And your dd is just as gorgeous as can be -- I love her smile and dark hair

I agree about Ginger and modeling... poor thing just comes up empty in the smarts department, doesn't she? At least she doesn't have a face only a mother could love ... she definitely turns heads no matter WHAT outfit she's wearing

We saved most of the photos ... The only ones I saw that were completely ruined were of some of the missions in CA that my mom didn't seem too heartbroken (her words were, "Pitch 'em before they ruin the table!" ) ... I was amazed at the amount of keepsakes we have that really should be with some of my aunts (I even found a homemade Christmas card from my uncle to my Aunt Patsie) ... we inherited all of the "family keepsakes" boxes when my grandmother moved in with us since my Mom does genealogy research and has been named the family historian by my Dad's family

I have used some pretty icky iron on transfer papers in the past ... I'm always disappointed with how they didn't hold up. When I did some shirts for a couple of Big Gives I started asking around in the DISigns forum as to what the best paper was to use and was pointed to Amy_Mickey's paper ... this stuff is INCREDIBLE!!!! Well worth it if you want the shirts to stand up to wearing and washing!!!

Glad you were able to save most of the photos. That has to be a relief.

Thanks for the info on the iron on paper. I truly hate doing iron ons and rarely do, but we really wanted to make our kids Mythbusters shirts. The kids love them, but they are on black and the black ironed on a brownish color in parts (assume that was my timing error) and now the edges are getting whitish in spots. I'll redo them eventually with better paper unless Cheryl wants to digitize a Mythbusters logo for me if she'll ever take time away from Ginger and get back to working with SEU.

Ok....so here she is....she is the historical "Felicity" refurbished. I wish I had taken a before pic....she was so dirty you couldn't tell what color her hair was....she was very stained on her body, her joints were loose (one was dangling by a string), her previous owner had cut her hair very crooked. After going to the spa....this is what she looks like.

She is wearing a tank and panties that I made out of my DS outgrown undershirt.

Then I made ruffle easy fits in 33 minutes this afternoon....including the time it took me to cut out the pattern/ pants, and checking on a 2yo sitting on the potty.

"Lucky Lucy" is mine for now ....when DD gets a little older, if she wants her I will let her have her...if she takes care of this one, I will get her a new(er) one later.

HEY see what's she's got in her hand? That's why her hair was so crooked.....can't leave her alone even for a minute.

I'm making her a peasant top out of muslin to match her pants....not sure when I'll do that, we'll see, maybe during naps tomorrow.

I would have loved to have seen before pictures b/c the after looks great (I guess you decided to go ahead with the botox for her after all). The Easy Fits look awesome -- I should make some for the AG doll of dd's that's face down naked on her floor in her room. I am not overly concerned -- my mom got her for $5 at Goodwill, only she is in excellent shape so I guess I should really tend to her. I can't wait to see her with her peasant top. And get the scissors away from that girl or next time she might cut her head off and look like Ginger!

Well, I've taken another step on my insa skirt..... I traced the pattern and even cut it out of fabric. Baby steps, that's how I roll! I took a break from my skirt to browse etsy for fabric and I am soooo excited. I just ordered this!

I am so in love with it! We love Marie Kitty around here! The sad part I only could find a half a yard. I am stalking etsy for more! LOL!

Jeana

That fabric is gorgeous! Any plans on what you want to do with it? With a half a yard you could get two overskirt panels for an Insa. Now everyone is going to be stalking etsy for that fabric! (I promise if I see any I will let you know though -- no trip planned for us until we sell our RI house).

 

[DMGeurts]

I have been reading along, but haven't commented in a bit, D- your room is AWESOME, love Patience, the elephants, the machine covers and goofy dress. Everything is adorable as always! And V's work is great, too! You must be a proud Momma!

Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

THank you!

Everything is awesome - as usual!

Ok....so here she is....she is the historical "Felicity" refurbished. I wish I had taken a before pic....she was so dirty you couldn't tell what color her hair was....she was very stained on her body, her joints were loose (one was dangling by a string), her previous owner had cut her hair very crooked. After going to the spa....this is what she looks like.

She is wearing a tank and panties that I made out of my DS outgrown undershirt.

Then I made ruffle easy fits in 33 minutes this afternoon....including the time it took me to cut out the pattern/ pants, and checking on a 2yo sitting on the potty.

You did an awesome job restoring that Felicity! She looks amazing... You should be very proud of yourself. The easy fits you made her are super cute too!

Well, I've taken another step on my insa skirt..... I traced the pattern and even cut it out of fabric. Baby steps, that's how I roll! I took a break from my skirt to browse etsy for fabric and I am soooo excited. I just ordered this!

Yay for taking it in baby steps! I love that Marie fabric - TDF! We are not huge Marie fans here - so if I happen to see any, I'll let you know.

I think it would help me out a lot if you could have that notarized and sent it to my sons.

luckily for your, I happen to be a notary so that would not be a problem at all!

ROFL!!!! What every you do... do not give Cheryl your address... She's been after mine for weeks now. It's really not Cheryl I'm worried about... Ginger on the other hand - well, you just never know - she's not as transparent as she looks.

I spent the day bonding with Patience... she is a super gal! We even learned how to use the 1/8" hemmer foot - I've never used one before. It took me a few tries to figure it out - but she knew what she was doing - so everything turned out amazing! We were hemming the ruffles for her cover - she insited on ruffles and lots of them... I love having all these new feet and I am determined to learn how to use them.

D~

 

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

I love this just the way it is.

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

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

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

-M

Welcome and great job. Can't wait to see what other creations you come up with.

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

D~

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

That is how I started out too. I was addicted to that thread before and now have become addicted to this thread.

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

Those are so pretty. I would have to have bought them too!

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

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

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

Too funny. Very nice dresses though!

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

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

Very nice. I saw the link before and just was too afraid to try. Yours came out great and I like those fabric covers.

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

So glad you were able to save most of your pictures

:Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

Wow great job on all the BG items. I really love those tyed dye shirts, especially the blue one. And had to comment your daughter is so beautiful.

So, I did it again! I found a Winnie the Pooh cotton that I'd been holding off getting b/c the boys aren't huge pooh fans but I wanted to do outfit for CP breakfast... Where dis I find this? The clearance bin at walmart for $2.50 a yard. I also snagged a rotary cutting mat & ruler for $14 total on clearance!!!

Which walmart? Sadly the ones in Warwick and Coventry have no fabric dept. I think D is right. I might have to hire you out too for my fabric shopping

I am fortunate enough to be headed back the world in October (and staying at the Poly for the first time - thank you MIL!!!).

Anyway...I will be about 7 months pregnant at the time and am interested in maybe making a few shirts for me (I'm thinking just embroidered shirts). Have any of you made any cute Disney-themed maternity stuff? I have an embroidery machine and do digitize.
Thanks!!

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

She is wearing a tank and panties that I made out of my DS outgrown undershirt.

Then I made ruffle easy fits in 33 minutes this afternoon....including the time it took me to cut out the pattern/ pants, and checking on a 2yo sitting on the potty.

Sew pretty.

Well, I've taken another step on my insa skirt..... I traced the pattern and even cut it out of fabric. Baby steps, that's how I roll! I took a break from my skirt to browse etsy for fabric and I am soooo excited. I just ordered this!

I am so in love with it! We love Marie Kitty around here! The sad part I only could find a half a yard. I am stalking etsy for more! LOL!

Jeana

I LOVE this fabric. Have you checked out THISandTHATfromJapan on etsy. I think I saw some Maria fabric there before.

 

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I am fortunate enough to be headed back the world in October (and staying at the Poly for the first time - thank you MIL!!!).

Anyway...I will be about 7 months pregnant at the time and am interested in maybe making a few shirts for me (I'm thinking just embroidered shirts). Have any of you made any cute Disney-themed maternity stuff? I have an embroidery machine and do digitize.

Thanks!!

Oh... what about a big Spiral Cinnamon bun mickey head with bun in the oven under the mickey head? Place it on your tummy.

 

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I am loving everything being posted here lately, and it has gotten the sewing bug biting me hard. I saw the ruffled halter link posted a few posts back so I printed that out today and got it all taped together. I also printed out the reversible hat from Martha Stewart and made one for my DD6. It's very big. I will have to alter it some for my DD8 as her head is a tad smaller than her younger sister. I tried it on my DD8 and I could not see her face and she could not see at all LOL.

So here is the finished hat. the blue and pink Fabric my one day MIL gave me out of her bin she was selling at our yard sale on Saturday. I will be making the ruffle halters out of those fabrics so they match.

 

[Fruto76]

Wow! Those skirts are sooo cute! I love the Belle inspired one! And OMGosh! Love! Love! Love! the tie dye shirts too!

Thank You

I love all the BG skirts and especially like the t's -- they look like sooooo much work to make! I saw the pic of Bridget and family on the ptr with them -- what an awesome job!

And your dd's outfit looks great on. Fabulous applique (very impressed that you said it was by hand!). And your dd is just as gorgeous as can be -- I love her smile and dark hair

Thanks

THank you!

Everything is awesome - as usual!

Thank You!

Wow great job on all the BG items. I really love those tyed dye shirts, especially the blue one. And had to comment your daughter is so beautiful.

Thank You

 

[Fruto76]

I am loving everything being posted here lately, and it has gotten the sewing bug biting me hard. I saw the ruffled halter link posted a few posts back so I printed that out today and got it all taped together. I also printed out the reversible hat from Martha Stewart and made one for my DD6. It's very big. I will have to alter it some for my DD8 as her head is a tad smaller than her younger sister. I tried it on my DD8 and I could not see her face and she could not see at all LOL.

So here is the finished hat. the blue and pink Fabric my one day MIL gave me out of her bin she was selling at our yard sale on Saturday. I will be making the ruffle halters out of those fabrics so they match.

These are so cute. I love how the princesses fit perfectly on the top! Your dd is a doll!

 

[RMAMom]

Here are some skirts and tie dyes I did for Bridget's BG

And finally, finished my dd's 4th of July outfit (Sorry about pic quality it was taken with my phone)

I would dearly love to know how to do the belle skirt. I have no idea how to make the gathers?