Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[729tink]

I was going to post pictures of the small messenger bags I made for my two nieces and our friends' two girls for Christmas a little while ago until I found out that the oldest in each family uses their moms' accounts to check my dog photos on Facebook. I didn't want to ruin the surprise so I figured I would hold off until after they opened them. And then life got busy and I forgot about them until I was taking pictures off my camera tonight.

I haven't really sewn anything other than pant hems for several years. I think the last thing I made before this was the crib set for my DS just over 11 years ago. Before that, it was probably high school home ec class (knee buttoned knickers if I remember correctly!!!).

I was fairly happy with the way they turned out. I looked at a couple of messenger bags in a local store, checked out a couple of pattern books at Fabricland, decided how big I wanted them and then cut out some fabric and started sewing. This was my first attempt ever at applique and I have several test pieces to remind me of what not to do in future! The fabric is just regular cotton that is reinforced with some medium weight fleece interfacing. I didn't realize until tonight that I forgot to take a picture of the back of the bag. It has a pocket on the back that is just big enough to fit an autograph book and big pen.

My MIL wants me to make her one and I am going to try hers in canvas. And my SIL hasn't said anything yet, but my MIL says she wants one too. My DS also wants one made out of the Lightning McQueen fabric I bought a couple of years ago with the intentions to make him some shorts. And my DH wants me to modify it to become a tablet sleeve with a shoulder strap. So I have a few more of these to make in my future.

After seeing so many of your beautiful projects on here, I am hooked and want to buy an embroidery machine so I can do some t-shirts for our upcoming trip. Even if I don't get a new machine, I know I will at least be able to make some basic applique t-shirts for us. I think I might have to go fabric shopping this weekend!

LOVE your bags! Any tips on first time applique - ing? I'm getting ready to try my hand at it.

 

[aboveH20]

Actually it wasn't too bad to hoop that onesie. It was a size 6 months so not too tiny. I hooped it and then cut open the sides to move the back part out of the way. Then I sewed it back together when I was finished appliqueing it.

I forgot about cutting the sides apart. I did that once for a small BG shirt.

I don't have any suggestions for a slient auction for the synagogue. I know my church likes baked goods (you should see the ruckus at our pie auction each year). We actually stopped doing the "crafty" types of fundraiser and switch to food-based fundraiser instead.

That switch seems like a good idea. I'm still haunted by the time I made little "heads" using plastic canvas that you fill with a Hershey's kiss and then when the cheeks are pushed the mouth opens. They sold them for 25¢. 25¢! The following year I decided to be a shopper not a donator.

I saw a tute on YouTube for making AG hangers out of wire. The guy put some nails in a board for the outline shape and then bended wire around them. Probably easy once you get things bought and set up. I instead went to e-bay and saw hanger prices there and then headed to the AG site and put my order in as it was cheaper than e-bay.

That's what I should do. I have wire of various thicknesses (I don't think that's what you call if when you're talking about wire).

Bookmarks were not ITH. This is the tut:
http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2008/09/scrap-savvy-bookmark-tutorial.html

I checked it out. Thanks.

Am I right that bookmarks evaporate after a few months? I don't know how many bookmarks I've had over the years, but I never seem to have one when I need one.

They are easy to make and go together quickly. I wish I had an idea of something to sew up for Valentine's for the kids, but instead I have a list of a million things I want to make for the kids and I have tons of shirts bought to applique on, so I'll busy myself doing that. I need to set a goal of two shirts per week or something to actually get them done. I will try writing it on my to do list and see if that helps.

One year when I was room mother I made covers for the individual packages of tissues for the kids and put their names on them -- back in the day it was with puffy paint. I'm not entirely sure how much the kids appreciated them, but they looked nice on the table. Every once in a while my son's surfaces around the house.

Hopefully this cold is going to leave me alone for a while so I can get back to work! I have too much to do to take naps!

Nini

Hope your cold is better soon.

I naps.

ANd I love everything you made - I didn't notice Ariel's hair either... I had to go back and squint before I saw it - so I don't think anyone will notice.

And I love your dd's dress, as well - despite being bright - I really like the fabric she chose.

And, of course, the AG outfits are adorable.


D~

And I just wanted to tell you that I'm watching you.

 

[tinkbell13]

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments on the bags! I am really happy with them. They are really basic bags with a simple first time applique and were super simple to make but I thought it was a good project to get back into the swing of sewing again. I am already planning changes/additions I am going to make for the bags for my MIL and SIL.

LOVE your bags! Any tips on first time applique - ing? I'm getting ready to try my hand at it.

Thanks! I have two pieces of advice.
1. Check out the applique tutorial by Heather Sue. I believe I found the link to it on the first page of this thread. It was very easy to follow.
2. Practice. Lots and lots of practice before doing it on something you want to keep. I started with just doing straight lines to get the feeding right, then moved on to how to get corners right, then curves and finally test pieces with material. I did about 5-6 mickey heads on scrap material before I felt confident enough to try one for the bags.

Okay, I'm off to look at a little something and maybe make a big purchase. Could make a BIG difference in some of the stuff I have on my list to try.

 

[cogero]

I have been organizing my sewing area. I need a new desk for my sewing machines but love how it is coming. Had to stop because I didn't have anymore boards for wrapping the fabric, so I will be making more at work tomorrow.

 

[tricia]

Andrea - great idea with the bookmarks, and cool dress for dd.

Diane - I didn't notice the red until you mentioned it either. Everything looks great.

Tinkbell13 - great job on the bags. And kudos for reading the first page, lots of good information there. Btw, I live in Ontario too, but further north.

 

[Fruto76]

I thought I would take a minute to show you all my latest creations...

I don't think I showed you all pictures of the girls with their gifts (I posted them in my PTR though - so sorry for the repeats)...

Then my XL Toy Story Messenger bag...

Victoria modeling the bag for me... After much thought, I've decided to use this bag as a carry-on only. I was going to use it as a park bag, but it's just too big... I plan to make a smaller one to carry in the parks.

Then, I decided to carry a journal with me in the parks, so I can do our TR easier when we get back, so I made a journal cover in TS as well. This is my own pattern, because I was too cheap to go out and buy one - but there are lots out there that are very similar:

D~

Love all the bags and the journal- (such a great idea ~ you sure do have a knack for planning/organizing! ...wish I had that) They are all fabulous but I love the TS set!

and Jessie...

SO cute. Did you applique the Jessie t shirt or was it already embellished? It's adorable.

PS I'm not old, just my kids are.

I am going to have to use that!

I have a couple of outfits almost finished for my niece. I will post pictures of them when they are done.

Had a terrible thing happen here last night. One of our neighbors, who is also a teacher where my girls went to elementary school, was hit by a van while walking her dog. She was hit 2 doors down from our house and while I did not see her get hit, I saw her just moments before the accident when I was leaving on an errand. I nearly stopped to congratulate her on her new grandson but I was in a rush. Her son (the father of the new grandson) is a teacher at my girls' middle school so the family is extremely connected to the community. Anyhow, they had to fly her to the shock trauma unit and she had surgery on her head last night. We are all hoping and praying she is ok.

Yes, the driver stayed at the scene of the accident. Sadly, the man who hit her is a friend of their family. I can't imagine what he is thinking and feeling.

Here are things that I have been working on this week:

A baby onesie:

A Snow White skirt and top:

And an Ariel skirt and top:

I am a little sad because the red that I used on Ariel's hair bled a little bit onto her skin.

How awful. Praying your neighbor makes a swift and full recovery.

All the appliques and skirts are super cute. I love the Snow white set! And Ariel's rosiness is hardly noticeable!

My MIL wants me to make her one and I am going to try hers in canvas. And my SIL hasn't said anything yet, but my MIL says she wants one too. My DS also wants one made out of the Lightning McQueen fabric I bought a couple of years ago with the intentions to make him some shorts. And my DH wants me to modify it to become a tablet sleeve with a shoulder strap. So I have a few more of these to make in my future.

Awesome job on the messenger bags! I think a request for something you made is the highest form of flattery.

I finally have my pictures taken (and AG doll skirt finished). I forgot to get a pic of dd's snuglette, so just picture horse fleece in your minds.

First up t's for Lindsay and her brother (Big Give) and a collar cover for Bella the yorkie. Lindsay was supposed to have Minnie on elbows and I accidentally did Mickey on hers so just did a different Mickey face for Dalton (thank you Heather!!!!):

These are bookmarks I did for the kids' classmates at school -- one set was for boys and one for girls -- DS only has 13 kids and dd only has 12 in her class (though they are getting two new students on Monday):

DD's Christmas dress -- she wanted it all the same fabric. It looks awful hanging and I don't have a good pic of her wearing it, but it's Ellie's twirl dress only I use a SS bodice because her hair gets tangled in the button on Ellie's bodice:

And the AG clothes -- a white t via Carla C's tutorial and a zebra SS:

And DD wanted a butterfly t which I made long sleeve just to try long sleeves and then realized a skirt is summery so I added leggings which I made by slimming down the Easy Fits. The double layer twirl was an online tut. It has a drop waist but it still bunches a lot under the t-shirt I think it's really cute though. I just bought dd 20 hangers and she has none that are empty and her AG wardrobe is packed full! Should have taken a pic of that....:

Thank you for looking -- now I feel like I'm worthy of participating here again

I love Lindsay's t's and I'm sure nobody would have known it was a slip up if you didn't mention it. Girls love Mickey, too!
Love DD's dress, but I understand your pain about the fabric. I always try to not take the kids with me when I go into the quilting shops since they don't take coupons and always have plenty of fabrics they appeal to my youngins.
Also loving the bookmarks...and all the AG clothes. You have been busy!

I have been reorganizing my crafty space for a couple days. Working on some small projects here and there. My kids go back to school on Tuesday. (I can't wait) then I can dive into some things I have had on my to make lists for a while. Oh and I still have to un-decorate from Christmas

 

[Cibahwewah]

Gearing up for our next trip in 2 1/2 weeks. Just me and DH for our 10th anniversary. I didn't do any custom twirly dresses and appliqué tees for myself I'll save the hard core sewing for our trip later this year with kiddos in tow. Actually, DD has already made her requests: Cinderella dress, and a Stitch outfit for each day! Any of you ladies want to join me in setting up a sweat shop just to get done in time?
I did make a tote bag for myself. I used CarlaC's Tailored Tote pattern, modifying it only to add a zipper. I didn't do many pockets, just the two on the outside. (I made my mom one with 17 pockets!) I got the Mickey fabric from Etsy. It's from Japan and super-pricey! I winced cutting into it, even after measuring and double checking multiple times for each step.

 

[cogero]

your bag is totally gorgeous.

I love the black and white Mickey's.

 

[DMGeurts]

Gearing up for our next trip in 2 1/2 weeks. Just me and DH for our 10th anniversary. I didn't do any custom twirly dresses and appliqué tees for myself I'll save the hard core sewing for our trip later this year with kiddos in tow. Actually, DD has already made her requests: Cinderella dress, and a Stitch outfit for each day! Any of you ladies want to join me in setting up a sweat shop just to get done in time?
I did make a tote bag for myself. I used CarlaC's Tailored Tote pattern, modifying it only to add a zipper. I didn't do many pockets, just the two on the outside. (I made my mom one with 17 pockets!) I got the Mickey fabric from Etsy. It's from Japan and super-pricey! I winced cutting into it, even after measuring and double checking multiple times for each step.

I love the bag - love the fabric! Super cute!!!

I've always wanted to buy the Japanese fabric, but I was worried about quality... What do you think of it???

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

Did you all ever find a tutoril for AG leggings out of socks??? If not, I'd be happy to do a quick one for you.

D~

I have seen a few and have one bookmarked, I wanted to make these leggings out of the same knit I used for the t though. I will have to look at my odd sock box though to see if I can get any leggings made. I know you can make doll knee highs out of regular kids' socks, but I think some of the AG doll shoes would then be hard to put on. DD has two pairs of shoes that ate a bit difficult to get on. I swear Samantha must be sneaking ice cream at night while we're all asleep.

That switch seems like a good idea. I'm still haunted by the time I made little "heads" using plastic canvas that you fill with a Hershey's kiss and then when the cheeks are pushed the mouth opens. They sold them for 25¢. 25¢! The following year I decided to be a shopper not a donator.


Am I right that bookmarks evaporate after a few months? I don't know how many bookmarks I've had over the years, but I never seem to have one when I need one.

One year when I was room mother I made covers for the individual packages of tissues for the kids and put their names on them -- back in the day it was with puffy paint. I'm not entirely sure how much the kids appreciated them, but they looked nice on the table. Every once in a while my son's surfaces around the house.

I'm sorry your cheek squeezers were priced wacky. I think they should have charged at least 26¢ Actually, if you filled them with kisses the kisses probably cost more than 25¢. ∞∞∞∞∞ cool -- I did that by accident initially but thought you'd still be impressed!

Bookmarks do indeed evaporate. Actually, I have only made them for the kids. I need to make myself one.

Not sure the tissue covers would be a big hit with the boys. I saw one blog where they gave all the kids friendship bracelets (not exactly sewing), but again, not sure if the boys are into those. The kids may just get candy for VD -- could you whip up 27 of those cheek squeezers for me?

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments on the bags! I am really happy with them. They are really basic bags with a simple first time applique and were super simple to make but I thought it was a good project to get back into the swing of sewing again. I am already planning changes/additions I am going to make for the bags for my MIL and SIL.



Thanks! I have two pieces of advice.
1. Check out the applique tutorial by Heather Sue. I believe I found the link to it on the first page of this thread. It was very easy to follow.
2. Practice. Lots and lots of practice before doing it on something you want to keep. I started with just doing straight lines to get the feeding right, then moved on to how to get corners right, then curves and finally test pieces with material. I did about 5-6 mickey heads on scrap material before I felt confident enough to try one for the bags.

Okay, I'm off to look at a little something and maybe make a big purchase. Could make a BIG difference in some of the stuff I have on my list to try.

I excited to hear about your possible purchase! I'm wondering if it's what i think it is.

Mickey heads, IMO, are a bit tricky to hand applique. I had to practice a bit at first too. I did one for a dress for dd which turned out quite nice, but I did a couple on AG doll dresses and those were a little wonky b/c they were so much smaller. Yours are so good I was wondering if you did them by hand or not.

I love Lindsay's t's and I'm sure nobody would have known it was a slip up if you didn't mention it. Girls love Mickey, too!
Love DD's dress, but I understand your pain about the fabric. I always try to not take the kids with me when I go into the quilting shops since they don't take coupons and always have plenty of fabrics they appeal to my youngins.
Also loving the bookmarks...and all the AG clothes. You have been busy!

I have been reorganizing my crafty space for a couple days. Working on some small projects here and there. My kids go back to school on Tuesday. (I can't wait) then I can dive into some things I have had on my to make lists for a while. Oh and I still have to un-decorate from Christmas

Thanks Lindsay actually had Mickey on her list, so it worked out OK but I was so mad at the time. I'll have to make a set for a brother and sister for a future BG and get it right the next time!

Christmas undecorating is not fun. I still have some wrapping to package up (I save and reuse tissue and gift bags and whatever tags and bows I can) and the kids have small trees in their rooms that need to get put away as well. I also want to steam clean the carpet before I put my furniture back properly -- there is a wee bit of odor near where the tree was -- me thinks my doggie was mistaken that it was a real tree! I have a long list to do as well. I looked at all my applique designs last night and haven't even stitched out half of what I bought. I made a new home management organization binder and have added on my to do list for the week to make each child one embroidered or appliqued shirt per week. I already have stocked up on shirts, so I have everything I need. I am also likely going to cut back a little on BG's -- I spend more time on them than I do on things for my own kids some times and if we don't get an offer on house by the end of spring money will be very tight.

Gearing up for our next trip in 2 1/2 weeks. Just me and DH for our 10th anniversary. I didn't do any custom twirly dresses and appliqué tees for myself I'll save the hard core sewing for our trip later this year with kiddos in tow. Actually, DD has already made her requests: Cinderella dress, and a Stitch outfit for each day! Any of you ladies want to join me in setting up a sweat shop just to get done in time?
I did make a tote bag for myself. I used CarlaC's Tailored Tote pattern, modifying it only to add a zipper. I didn't do many pockets, just the two on the outside. (I made my mom one with 17 pockets!) I got the Mickey fabric from Etsy. It's from Japan and super-pricey! I winced cutting into it, even after measuring and double checking multiple times for each step.

Awesome! I love the fabric! I'm glad you made yourself something with it.

 

[RMAMom]

Gearing up for our next trip in 2 1/2 weeks. Just me and DH for our 10th anniversary. I didn't do any custom twirly dresses and appliqué tees for myself I'll save the hard core sewing for our trip later this year with kiddos in tow. Actually, DD has already made her requests: Cinderella dress, and a Stitch outfit for each day! Any of you ladies want to join me in setting up a sweat shop just to get done in time?
I did make a tote bag for myself. I used CarlaC's Tailored Tote pattern, modifying it only to add a zipper. I didn't do many pockets, just the two on the outside. (I made my mom one with 17 pockets!) I got the Mickey fabric from Etsy. It's from Japan and super-pricey! I winced cutting into it, even after measuring and double checking multiple times for each step.

Your tote bag is adorable! Enjoy your trip, Disney with just my husband and I is always soo much fun!!!

Christmas undecorating is not fun. I still have some wrapping to package up (I save and reuse tissue and gift bags and whatever tags and bows I can) and the kids have small trees in their rooms that need to get put away as well. I also want to steam clean the carpet before I put my furniture back properly -- there is a wee bit of odor near where the tree was -- me thinks my doggie was mistaken that it was a real tree! I have a long list to do as well. I looked at all my applique designs last night and haven't even stitched out half of what I bought. I made a new home management organization binder and have added on my to do list for the week to make each child one embroidered or appliqued shirt per week. I already have stocked up on shirts, so I have everything I need. I am also likely going to cut back a little on BG's -- I spend more time on them than I do on things for my own kids some times and if we don't get an offer on house by the end of spring money will be very tight.

I agree, undecorating is the pits! My girls help me decorate every year and honestly without them the garlands and swags would never get up but when it's time to take it all down it's just me. We took the tree out the other day because it was just dead and the needles were falling off of it when you walked by it. By the time DH got it out of the house there wasn't a needle left on the tree, he had to bring in the shop vac to get it all up. I am doing the rest a little at a time,by the end of January we should have it all put back in totes and in the attic!

 

[aboveH20]

Gearing up for our next trip in 2 1/2 weeks. Just me and DH for our 10th anniversary. I didn't do any custom twirly dresses and appliqué tees for myself I'll save the hard core sewing for our trip later this year with kiddos in tow. Actually, DD has already made her requests: Cinderella dress, and a Stitch outfit for each day! Any of you ladies want to join me in setting up a sweat shop just to get done in time?
I did make a tote bag for myself. I used CarlaC's Tailored Tote pattern, modifying it only to add a zipper. I didn't do many pockets, just the two on the outside. (I made my mom one with 17 pockets!) I got the Mickey fabric from Etsy. It's from Japan and super-pricey! I winced cutting into it, even after measuring and double checking multiple times for each step.

Looks great. I love the Mickey fabric and how careful you were cutting it! The bag looks perfect.

I'm sorry your cheek squeezers were priced wacky. I think they should have charged at least 26¢ Actually, if you filled them with kisses the kisses probably cost more than 25¢. ∞∞∞∞∞ cool -- I did that by accident initially but thought you'd still be impressed!

Mark me as duly impressed.

Bookmarks do indeed evaporate. Actually, I have only made them for the kids. I need to make myself one.

I like to use hundred dollar bills for bookmarks. They're always lying around the house and it doesn't matter if they get lost or returned with a library book.

Not sure the tissue covers would be a big hit with the boys. I saw one blog where they gave all the kids friendship bracelets (not exactly sewing), but again, not sure if the boys are into those. The kids may just get candy for VD -- could you whip up 27 of those cheek squeezers for me?

We're having a board meeting later today and I'll bring it up.

I am also likely going to cut back a little on BG's -- I spend more time on them than I do on things for my own kids some times

Like my son seeing homebaked goodies on the counter and asking if they were for church and they usually were.

 

[GrammytoMany]

Oh My! Just checked out the past 6 pages and I can't believe all the super stuff!!!! From the AG clothes, kids' clothes and bags! The fabric from Japan is really cute...
I did sew a few AG outfits before Christmas. Finished crochetting a doll sweater and now working on a crochetted dress for AG doll. I have a sewing list a mile long that I hope to start soon.
Hope the injuried neighbor has a speedy recovery once she is out of the induced coma....I sure she needs the quiet health time now.

Sheila

 

[cogero]

I have been organizing fabric for 2 days now. I am washing all my new Disney Fabric right now. I wasn't going to but figured it would be easier to just pull and use if it was washed.

My goal for our April trip is to try and not buy any fabric for the girl. I may have to for the boy but then I might not LOL. (He might get new shirts to go with existing shorts) One of the outfits for December still fits and I think some of the outfits from last August still fit.

I am hoping to be done with the fabric later tonite and I will take a picture of that part of the room I think.

 

[tinkbell13]

I excited to hear about your possible purchase! I'm wondering if it's what i think it is.

Mickey heads, IMO, are a bit tricky to hand applique. I had to practice a bit at first too. I did one for a dress for dd which turned out quite nice, but I did a couple on AG doll dresses and those were a little wonky b/c they were so much smaller. Yours are so good I was wondering if you did them by hand or not.

Thanks Andrea. I think all the practice really made the difference.

And my possible purchase was a bust. I found a "great deal" on a machine at a local sewing machine store but it turned out not to be what they said it was when I went to check it out. They told me it was a SE240 machine with card reader and computer hookup that was only a year old that they had taken in on trade and refurbished and were offering a discount of $150. The machine they had was an older PE150 that had a card reader, no computer connectivity and looked to be in rough shape even after being refurbished. They also claimed they never told me it was a SE240. It's okay because I really want a PE770 anyway (I don't want to end up with hoop envy after I get a machine ). I really don't understand why machines here are almost twice the price they are in the US. Maybe I need to take a trip to Michigan one weekend or find one online and have it shipped to me.

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks Andrea. I think all the practice really made the difference.

And my possible purchase was a bust. I found a "great deal" on a machine at a local sewing machine store but it turned out not to be what they said it was when I went to check it out. They told me it was a SE240 machine with card reader and computer hookup that was only a year old that they had taken in on trade and refurbished and were offering a discount of $150. The machine they had was an older PE150 that had a card reader, no computer connectivity and looked to be in rough shape even after being refurbished. They also claimed they never told me it was a SE240. It's okay because I really want a PE770 anyway (I don't want to end up with hoop envy after I get a machine ). I really don't understand why machines here are almost twice the price they are in the US. Maybe I need to take a trip to Michigan one weekend or find one online and have it shipped to me.

I think most of us here have ordered our machines. I think some have bought from HSN and I know mine was from Amazon. Overstock also has them sometimes (when I was looking they only had refurbished at regular prices). So you can get a good deal on line, shipping may be your only issue. Sorry the machine didn't pan out, but yes, I HIGHLY recommend a 5x7 hoop.

 

[dianemom2]

I got the Mickey fabric from Etsy. It's from Japan and super-pricey! I winced cutting into it, even after measuring and double checking multiple times for each step.

Love the bag! It is adorable. The fabric is awesome! I love the repeating Mickey pattern. I'd definitely use that all the time, not just at Disney.

Here is today's project:

I was going to Ariel on the shirt but I'd already made an Ariel outfit for my niece last week. I went through my old patterns today and I found a bunch of Simplicity patterns that I picked up for 99 cents intending to make things for my girls. Now my girls are too big for the patterns but my little niece is getting to be big enough that I can start using them. The skort was from one of the patterns. It was super easy and turned out very cute. I have lots of fabric in my stash that I can start using up. I wanted to do some bowling shirts for my nephew but until the printer is fixed or replaced (hopefully soon) I can't print out that pattern. I have some nice Toy Story fabric and some Cat in the Hat fabric all picked out for some stuff for him.

 

[sl_underwood]

You gals are so amazingly talented! I am hoping to create a few applique/embroidery shirts for our next trip. Any suggestions on where to go for tutorials, etc? I do not own an embroidery machine so would have to do it by hand or with a regular sewing machine (is that even possible?) I am not a seamstress by any means but I hope with your expert advice I can manage to make something cute!

 

[RMAMom]

You gals are so amazingly talented! I am hoping to create a few applique/embroidery shirts for our next trip. Any suggestions on where to go for tutorials, etc? I do not own an embroidery machine so would have to do it by hand or with a regular sewing machine (is that even possible?) I am not a seamstress by any means but I hope with your expert advice I can manage to make something cute!

You will find one of the best tutorials on page 1 of the thread. Look for Heather Sue's Tutorial. It's hard to miss as it's highlighted by her very proud sister. Please come back and post pictures of your creations.

 

[DMGeurts]

I have seen a few and have one bookmarked, I wanted to make these leggings out of the same knit I used for the t though. I will have to look at my odd sock box though to see if I can get any leggings made. I know you can make doll knee highs out of regular kids' socks, but I think some of the AG doll shoes would then be hard to put on. DD has two pairs of shoes that ate a bit difficult to get on. I swear Samantha must be sneaking ice cream at night while we're all asleep.

You can make them out of the same fabric as the shirt... just make the waist higher (to accomodate the folding over for the elastic to run through) and if you want a lettuce edge on the bottom of the leggings don't do anything, otherwise, make that a bit longer to accomodate the hem. Clear as mud?

Love the bag! It is adorable. The fabric is awesome! I love the repeating Mickey pattern. I'd definitely use that all the time, not just at Disney.

Here is today's project:

I was going to Ariel on the shirt but I'd already made an Ariel outfit for my niece last week. I went through my old patterns today and I found a bunch of Simplicity patterns that I picked up for 99 cents intending to make things for my girls. Now my girls are too big for the patterns but my little niece is getting to be big enough that I can start using them. The skort was from one of the patterns. It was super easy and turned out very cute. I have lots of fabric in my stash that I can start using up. I wanted to do some bowling shirts for my nephew but until the printer is fixed or replaced (hopefully soon) I can't print out that pattern. I have some nice Toy Story fabric and some Cat in the Hat fabric all picked out for some stuff for him.

Diane... I love this outfit! It is super cute - and I am soooo jealous of the super perfect stitching of your appliques - I wish my hand appliques looked like that.

D~