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

[VBAndrea]

Wow... I am really sorry everyone... Honest to God - I did not use this pattern to make my bags... but it looks exactly like mine. I guess I won't be drafting my own pattern after all.

D~

I had to go back and look at your bag because I didn't think it looked quite the same, but now that you say it, it certainly does look quite similar.

FYI, to anyone interested in the pattern do a google search -- she has her own website and sells the pattern there (same price) with instant download (just don't get an instant download with etsy).

I am actually contemplating getting the pattern now for the 16 y/o's BG (that's a good excuse to buy a new pattern, isn't it???). And I really want to try zippers.

Me <------ who is supposed to be finishing the straps and lining on a Vida. I hate doing the straps!

 

[ivey_family]

Wow... I am really sorry everyone... Honest to God - I did not use this pattern to make my bags... but it looks exactly like mine. I guess I won't be drafting my own pattern after all.

D~

Oh no! What a bummer for you! I'm sure NO ONE thinks you copied it, though. You have nothing to apologize for!

Regards,
C.

 

[DMGeurts]

I had to go back and look at your bag because I didn't think it looked quite the same, but now that you say it, it certainly does look quite similar.

FYI, to anyone interested in the pattern do a google search -- she has her own website and sells the pattern there (same price) with instant download (just don't get an instant download with etsy).

I am actually contemplating getting the pattern now for the 16 y/o's BG (that's a good excuse to buy a new pattern, isn't it???). And I really want to try zippers.

Me <------ who is supposed to be finishing the straps and lining on a Vida. I hate doing the straps!

Oh no! What a bummer for you! I'm sure NO ONE thinks you copied it, though. You have nothing to apologize for!

Regards,
C.

Thank you, I am so very embarassed and even more heartbroken. I was super excited that everyone liked my bag - and then to find out that it isn't even mine, after I worked really, really hard on it.

I just want to go hide in a corner.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

Wow... I am really sorry everyone... Honest to God - I did not use this pattern to make my bags... but it looks exactly like mine. I guess I won't be drafting my own pattern after all.

D~

It is similar to your bag but I think your bag does have some differences. You put so much thought into exactly what you wanted in your bag so I am sure you made your own pattern. I still think you should draft your pattern.

 

[PurpleEars]

I've been working on a few custom park bags... The first one is a Customized Small Autograph bag... Suitable for a child about 4 y/o - 8 y/o... Just big enough to carry an Autograph book, Epcot Passport and a Sharpie:

I know I haven't showed my TS Medium Autograph Bag that I made for another park bag option. This bag is suitable for a Tween/Teen (or even an adult that doesn't carry a lot in the parks). I really love the colors of this bag and how it turned out. If you want to see more pics, they are in my PTR.

Front:

Interior:

Back:

And then I made a Figment bag for Marianne for her upcoming trip... I'll let her tell you about it after she gets back, but here's a couple of pictures (again, more in my PTR)...

And the little matching wallet:

I hope that none of these are repeats... If they are, I truly apologize.

D~

They are super cute! Great job!

How Scary. Glad that you are OK

Guess which American can't walk and carry a basket at the same time
Yesterday was DD & DS6 fundraiser for school and I was in charge of the baskets. We normally showcase them during lunch and as I was carrying the one with all the breakable stuff I tripped on the stupid curb and went flying. Determined not to drop the basket I held on pretty good until I crashed into the tree. My arm was all banged up and a little sore but I think I was more embarrassed than hurt. And the good news not one thing broke in the basket

So not sure what will happen next week since now I have backed into a car and almost broken my arm.

Yikes! I hope you are doing ok. Good job on not breaking anything in the basket. I think you should lock yourself up in your sewing room next week and turn it into a sewing spa for yourself!

This is for Barbara's auction. It is a Simply Sweet size 5 (which IMO runs large). Chest is 24 inches and length from shoulder to hem is 30.5 inches so depending on height of child should fit below knee to mid calf. My dd wore this size for ages 5, 6 and 7. Looks adorable with a shirt under for cooler climates and leggings as well.

I hope someone bids on it! Just one bid is all I ask for!

Great job on the dress Andrea! I am sure it will get more than 1 bid!

Thanks! I have a plan for that, actually. When Walmart had that crazy fabric sale over the summer, I bought 40 yards of a variety of coordinating prints to make nursing covers. Starting in January, I will be sewing nothing but nursing covers to prepare for the spring Mom-to-Mom sales and craft shows. I might open an Etsy shop, too, but I think it would just be white noise on there at this point. I also have a friend of a friend with a little boutique in a local mall who might be willing to put some items in her shop for me. I'm hopeful that I can earn enough for a machine by next summer. We'll see how that goes.

Once I have an embroidery machine, I'd like to see about starting a (very) small business, but that's a long term goal at this point.

I meant to ask you what your stabilizer formula is on cotton. Your princess skirt (and everything else you've done) are so beautifully pucker-free! I'm all set on stabilizing t's, but still perfecting work on cotton.


I forgot to quote about your fall. I'm glad you are alright! I did that when I was pregnant with my oldest and was running late getting to work. I was very thankful that no one saw me! Vanity.

Regards,
C.

Sounds like you will have a busy time ahead of you. I hope you will be able to get your dream machine sooner than you thought!

It may sound funny, but I just used the tearaway they used as packing material with my Marathon order for the princess skirt. Generally I prefer cutaway, but I know tearaway works well for applique on woven. If it is a filled design, I would get the cutaway. I just hoop the stabilizer, pin the material to the right place by marking the centre of my pieces, and go from there. I don't spray or anything else.

I think my pride was the part that suffered the most from my fall. My hip was sore when I used my Rosetta as a cross body bag (the bag rests right on top of where I landed) and had to walk around in the airport on Thursday and Friday. Yup, my plane ended up at the furthest gates possible, plus we had to walk across the tarmac! Oh well, at least I am home now.

I finished another Grinch Skirt...decided to try something with ruffles instead of tiers this time.

Grinch and Bows by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

I've made some more crayon rolls for Christmas gifts but I need to go out and get some 'boy' fabric since all I happen to have is Princess related. Don't think my great-nephews will want to share their crayons with Belle and friends Now I need to think of something else to sew....
Sheila

Great job on the skirt!

So, my last couple embroidery projects are waiting on me to make some decisions. Anyone want to help me decide?

#1 - For a 4 year old girl - a t-shirt to go with a patchwork twirl (already made, no pics without the shirt ) I'd like to use a phrase about "bows", but I've not found one that I love. I made a shirt for her 6 month old cousin that will become a t-shirt/stripwork dress. It says "Will work for Bows". The fabrics will match on both outfits, but I'd like their phrases to be different.

#2 - More personalized t-shirts for my sister's kids on their trip- dd 11, ds - 8, dd - 6
I'm debating between three ideas:

A) - Classic Disney Maid Marian for the girls and Robin Hood for the boy (This movie is a family favorite since I was a kid. If you say "Seize the fat one!" around my fam, everyone cracks up!)

B) - Heather's Spaceship Earth with Mickey/Minnie ears and their initials on it.

C) - My sister overheard the girls mention their favorite princesses today, but her son doesn't have a real love for any character right now so I'd still need an idea for him. Their trip is a Christmas surprise, so my sister can't ask him outright.

Regards,
C.

For #1 - how about "I look the cutest in bows" or something along those lines?

For #2 - I would vote for option A

O.k. I'm joining. Thanks for the invite, VBAndrea!!!

I must be honest though that I've only ever really sewn curtains for my classroom and well...those large pillow case things for the nap mats for my sons. I don't have daughters but this just looks like so much fun that I may have to try my hand at it.

I need to borrow a machine first to see if I will stick it out though as my crafting hobbies usually last about 1-3 months before I crash, burn and give up.

Anything really easy to make that I could start with (even if it's not beautiful)?

Thanks for all the help!! I can't wait to go back and look through this entire thread!!!

Welcome! I would recommend starting with Easy Fits from youcanmakeit.com. They are super easy to do and I can whip up a pair in under an hour, including cutting the fabric. Depending on the age of your sons, you may want to try the bowling shirt. They are a little bit more complicated but they are not too bad.

Or, for something super easy, you can perhaps get fabric and make gift bags to wrap up your presents? We have been doing that for over 5 years for Christmas and birthday gifts. They look pretty and they are environmentally friendly!

My understanding is that crayon rolls won't be too difficult either. They are mostly (if not entirely) straight lines.

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to let you all know that we will be having a Big Give coming up for a 16 year old girl. So it probably wont be alot of dresses and stuff, but maybe more tshirts, bags, wheelchair bag, maybe wheelchair cushion covers and stuff like that. She was typically developing until just a few years ago, and has been deteriorating since then. She was just in the hospital for a long time, and was really worried they were going to cancel her trip and becoming depressed. In the past year her Dad has lost his job and her medical bills have piled up tremendously. He did get another job, but took a huge pay cut and they are just overwhelmed with her medical bills. I wanted to let you all know ahead of time abou her MAW trip (Im still getting info from mom) so you could save a little time in your busy schedules. They leave on 12/23 for their trip and are driving because of so many pieces of medical equipment. I really hope we can cheer this family up!!! She has been waiting for a long time to go to Disney and do a behind the scenes tour and she is finally old enough. I dont know if MAW is giving her the tour as part of her wish or not. Lets get our wheels turning for some special Pixie dust!!! They really NEED US!!!!!!! I'll post the details as soon as I can get them - I know alot of you have some teens in your family, so you will be a huge help!

Count me in for this one Wendy! I will make something happen for this special family! I should be done travelling out of town for work for a while so I can actually stay home and sew!

I had to go back and look at your bag because I didn't think it looked quite the same, but now that you say it, it certainly does look quite similar.

FYI, to anyone interested in the pattern do a google search -- she has her own website and sells the pattern there (same price) with instant download (just don't get an instant download with etsy).

I am actually contemplating getting the pattern now for the 16 y/o's BG (that's a good excuse to buy a new pattern, isn't it???). And I really want to try zippers.

Me <------ who is supposed to be finishing the straps and lining on a Vida. I hate doing the straps!

I like any excuses for new patterns or getting (even more) fabric!

 

[mphalens]

Wow... I am really sorry everyone... Honest to God - I did not use this pattern to make my bags... but it looks exactly like mine. I guess I won't be drafting my own pattern after all.

D~

Anyone that's been following your PTR knows you did NOT copy that other person's pattern! And after looking at that other pattern and my bag, I can assure you, they are NOT the same at all. There are, of course, some similarities, but really, how many ways are there to make an adjustable cross-body strap?
Her's looks smaller and the bottom doesn't look the same as the one you made me. And I know anyone can quilt fabric, but hers isn't quilted and yours are.
I don't see why you can't draft YOUR pattern - especially if you include steps of HOW to quilt all the pieces like you did (because although I know it's POSSIBLE for me to do that, I wouldn't be able to think of how to start, kwim?), and the ways to make the different variations.

Hugs friend!

Oh yeah - have you hand sewn any buttons lately? And whatever you do, DON'T feed the children! It was good to get to chat earlier

 

[GlassSlippers]

Thank you, I am so very embarassed and even more heartbroken. I was super excited that everyone liked my bag - and then to find out that it isn't even mine, after I worked really, really hard on it.

I just want to go hide in a corner.

D~

Of course it's yours! I'm sure your pattern isn't exactly the same even if it is quite similar. It's quite likely that yours goes together differently since two different people drafted it. I bet your is better anyway! ;}

Lori in East Podunk

 

[smile5sunshine]

PIC HEAVY...sorry, but I did not post everything just the ones with outfits I made.....

Moved on to DHS

DS got complimented by his Jedi Academy Instructer on his great choice of clothes!

Another mom in line at Jedi Training said..."I'm going to go buy one of those in the gift shop right now!"

DS proposed to Belle....and the camerman was laughing too hard to get everyone in the pic.

DS: Who's your boyfriend?
Belle: The Beast.
DS: if it doesn't work out....FB me!

Lots of compliments about the Chef Hats & Aprons...a few people were trying to see where we bought them

I think that is the ULTIMATE compliment you could receive...someone wanting to (or thinking they could) buy something you made in one of the gift shops. And ROFL about your son's proposal to Belle! HA! Bet that made her day.

I have that little blue machine. It's my backup. I can sew a lot of stuff with it but it hates denim. I use my old 70's style kenmore for that and almost anything else. the little blue one was given to me when the old machine was in the shop. Don't get me wrong, the little blue one sews well but it just doesn't have the power of the old one which I perfer.
Liz

Oh thanks for your input! I haven't had a chance to pull it out and try yet, but hopefully I will soon.

i finally got some motivation to cut out some christmas gowns for the g'babies...
you know thrify me and my thrift store finds...this past summer i found a flannel top sheet { queen i think} and 2 cases...for $3..so i am making Kensleigh,Gracie & Chloe gowns to wear christmas eve...the flannel is blue with santa,stars,snowflakes & ho ho ho all over it! i'm using a Mccalls easy pattern,not use dit before but looks fairly easy...
i have the pink/lavender-snowflake/snowman flannel but wasn't sure which ot use,Chloe said " make me both Nanna!' so they may get those for gifts since i used the santa for before christmas...i think i'll try to make them santa type hats to match the santa gowns...might just be their christmas card pic...i walways tkae their pix and Candice makes cards from the,,...
well i'm outta here,another busy day at school.monday-wedsnesday our pre-k clases had teir family feast,so the whole building was crazy with people eerywhere...today is pictures with santa so another crazy day ,and it has rained for the past 2 days so no playground....aaarrrggghhhh...thank god have all week off w/pay next week...1st time i am doing the school schedule...traded my 2 weeks summer vacation for 20 days off during the school year...

Hope the Christmas pjs for the grand babes turn out well!

I just bought sewing clothes kids love at Joanns with half off coupon! Hooray! Also we found out last night that my in laws are taking my dd to Disney for 2 days during winter break. They arranged for a cousin to take older DD to see Harry potter land at IOA on the same days.

I am so jealous! I looked at my store when I was there but no luck. I have it on my Christmas list though.

You might remember my mom was kind enough to loan me her embroidery machine in August to make shirts for our trip. She lives out of state, so I have had the machine since that time. My parents are coming for Thanksgiving and dd's 1st Bday party, so the time has almost come for me to give it back. *sob* Actually, she said I could keep it until January, but I decided that I would rather give it back now, and not be tempted to stay up way too late throughout December with last minute projects. Besides, Beth (my vintage Singer) needs some attention, too! So, that's on my agenda in Decemeber.

So, I have been a t-shirt embroidering fool the last week or so to get gifts and trip shirts done for others. I did 11 shirts in about 36 hours. (And I am stupid tired, too!) Here are a few pics:

Shirts for my sister's trip in January (That's her homeschool's name)

Shirts for her friend's family who will be at WDW at the same time (another homeschooling fam)

Shirts for my boys and their cousin for Christmas

I've got about 4 more shirts to do before next weekend and I will be done embroidering for a while.

Regards,
C.

Wow you've done a wonderful job on all those shirts! They look fantastic!

This is for Barbara's auction. It is a Simply Sweet size 5 (which IMO runs large). Chest is 24 inches and length from shoulder to hem is 30.5 inches so depending on height of child should fit below knee to mid calf. My dd wore this size for ages 5, 6 and 7. Looks adorable with a shirt under for cooler climates and leggings as well.

I hope someone bids on it! Just one bid is all I ask for!

this is such a great dress! I see that it's already gotten two bids, but I'm sure it will do very well since it's so cute!

I finished another Grinch Skirt...decided to try something with ruffles instead of tiers this time.

Grinch and Bows by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

I've made some more crayon rolls for Christmas gifts but I need to go out and get some 'boy' fabric since all I happen to have is Princess related. Don't think my great-nephews will want to share their crayons with Belle and friends Now I need to think of something else to sew....
Sheila

I LOVE the ruffles but my favorite part is the ribbon bows! I think that really sends it over the top. : And yes you are right it IS harder to find good boy fabric!

So, my last couple embroidery projects are waiting on me to make some decisions. Anyone want to help me decide?

#1 - For a 4 year old girl - a t-shirt to go with a patchwork twirl (already made, no pics without the shirt ) I'd like to use a phrase about "bows", but I've not found one that I love. I made a shirt for her 6 month old cousin that will become a t-shirt/stripwork dress. It says "Will work for Bows". The fabrics will match on both outfits, but I'd like their phrases to be different.

#2 - More personalized t-shirts for my sister's kids on their trip- dd 11, ds - 8, dd - 6
I'm debating between three ideas:

A) - Classic Disney Maid Marian for the girls and Robin Hood for the boy (This movie is a family favorite since I was a kid. If you say "Seize the fat one!" around my fam, everyone cracks up!)

B) - Heather's Spaceship Earth with Mickey/Minnie ears and their initials on it.

C) - My sister overheard the girls mention their favorite princesses today, but her son doesn't have a real love for any character right now so I'd still need an idea for him. Their trip is a Christmas surprise, so my sister can't ask him outright.

Regards,
C.

Oh I'm no help on #1 as I'm not usually clever enough to think up cute sayings but I say A for #2. I LOVE seeing characters that don't get as much attention and since it's a family favorite I think they would all enjoy it.

O.k. I'm joining. Thanks for the invite, VBAndrea!!!

I must be honest though that I've only ever really sewn curtains for my classroom and well...those large pillow case things for the nap mats for my sons. I don't have daughters but this just looks like so much fun that I may have to try my hand at it.

I need to borrow a machine first to see if I will stick it out though as my crafting hobbies usually last about 1-3 months before I crash, burn and give up.

Anything really easy to make that I could start with (even if it's not beautiful)?

Thanks for all the help!! I can't wait to go back and look through this entire thread!!!

Hi! I'm really new here too. I did make the easy fit pants that others on here have suggested. The best advice I can give you is just jump in and try something. Your first few projects may turn up kind of crummy, but you will learn so much doing them that it will not be time wasted. I can't wait to see what you make!

Wow... I am really sorry everyone... Honest to God - I did not use this pattern to make my bags... but it looks exactly like mine. I guess I won't be drafting my own pattern after all.

D~

Thank you, I am so very embarassed and even more heartbroken. I was super excited that everyone liked my bag - and then to find out that it isn't even mine, after I worked really, really hard on it.

I just want to go hide in a corner.

D~

Now don't be silly D~! YES that pattern may be similar to the one you made but your pattern is still YOUR pattern! YOU came up with it. YOU pulled together everything YOU wanted in a bag. And then YOU made it distinctively YOU with the designs. The way I see it, in sewing there is very little that can actually be claimed as "original" anymore as every pattern is just an amalgam of different ideas. Furthermore, your bag had the additions of the wallet strap/hook and the water bottle holder AND from the looks of it the extra pocket on the back. I think the differences are significant enough to be able to call it your OWN and sell it without issue.

I think my pride was the part that suffered the most from my fall. My hip was sore when I used my Rosetta as a cross body bag (the bag rests right on top of where I landed) and had to walk around in the airport on Thursday and Friday. Yup, my plane ended up at the furthest gates possible, plus we had to walk across the tarmac! Oh well, at least I am home now.

I am sorry you are so sore but glad that you made it home safely. Now hopefully you can rest and recover.


No sewing at the machine for me the past few days. Life has been a whirl-wind. Poor DS has been rather sick (first fever and then after that he got a rash....needless to say I won't be going to church in the morning). I was able to work on a bib for my nephew for Thanksgiving. I had purchased it at Target for 50¢. I hand embroidered his name on there and then switched out the cheapy velcro closure for a snap. I think it turned out rather cute.

Close up of the embroidery.....not too bad for free handing it.

The other thing I've started working on (or rather helping DDs 8 & 5 work on) is some felt ornaments they will be giving away as Christmas presents. This is their first time doing any kind of embroidery (or needlework for that matter) and I think they are doing a fantastic job. I am one proud mama!

 

[miprender]

I must be honest though that I've only ever really sewn curtains for my classroom and well...those large pillow case things for the nap mats for my sons. I don't have daughters but this just looks like so much fun that I may have to try my hand at it.

I need to borrow a machine first to see if I will stick it out though as my crafting hobbies usually last about 1-3 months before I crash, burn and give up.

Anything really easy to make that I could start with (even if it's not beautiful)?

Thanks for all the help!! I can't wait to go back and look through this entire thread!!!

I see you have two boys like me (but a little older) and I made all their shorts using the easy fit pants pattern for our trip and then I appliqued their Tshirts to match.

Thank you, I am so very embarassed and even more heartbroken. I was super excited that everyone liked my bag - and then to find out that it isn't even mine, after I worked really, really hard on it.

I just want to go hide in a corner.

D~

Believe me no one was thinking that. I think there are so many patterns out there but I would still be interested in yours.

No sewing at the machine for me the past few days. Life has been a whirl-wind. Poor DS has been rather sick (first fever and then after that he got a rash....needless to say I won't be going to church in the morning). I was able to work on a bib for my nephew for Thanksgiving. I had purchased it at Target for 50¢. I hand embroidered his name on there and then switched out the cheapy velcro closure for a snap. I think it turned out rather cute.

Sorry to hear about your son. Hope he feels better.
The little bib is cute.

 

[PatchPixie]

The other thing I've started working on (or rather helping DDs 8 & 5 work on) is some felt ornaments they will be giving away as Christmas presents. This is their first time doing any kind of embroidery (or needlework for that matter) and I think they are doing a fantastic job. I am one proud mama!

These are adorable!!

I love the Grinch skirt and holiday dress for Barbara, too!!

Hoping to finish some dresses today

 

[dianemom2]

Here are a couple of things that I worked on this week:

Also, I mentioned these earlier this week so I thought I'd post pictures. These are the tallis and kippah sets that I made my daughters for their bat mitzvah. I still have the tie the fringe onto the corners but I'll do that like a month or so before their bat mitzvah. I made these a while ago but I never posted them on here.

 

[GrammytoMany]

Good Morning,
Sally asked if I had posted a pattern for the Ruffle Bottom Grinch Skirt. To answer: No, I didn't post a pattern. Back in the summer I was surfing the net for patterns for toddler skirts. I came across one that had ruffles on the bottom but it was in spring colors. They remember looking through a group of photos and she used a serger to finish off all of her hems. I don't have a serger so I just did a quick look and forgot about it until I wanted to make this one and of course I couldn't find the pattern again.
I just measured from waist to knee...then added 2" for waist and 2" for hem for the base of the skirt. Cut it the length I needed using the whole 44/45 inches of fabric. Then I cut the ruffles - 2 pieces 4" x 45" for each color. Since I couldn't find the skirt online again and I don't remember what they did with the top ruffle so the raw edge wouldn't show I just decided to cover it with the ribbon.
I'm thinking about making another one....if I do I'll have to take pictures of the different steps.
Hope the above helped....
Sheila

 

[NiniMorris]

I will probably delete this before I let it actually post...but here goes.

Eleven years ago I had my first cancer scare. After not going to the gyn for over 18 years, I went in for some problems and they found some 'abnormal' cells. After a partial biopsy they decided it was cancerous cells, and I had a complete hysterectomy. Everything was taken out...including my cervix. As it turned out the uterus was only pre-cancerous, but the cervix was cancerous...opposite of what the doctor thought.

Then a couple years later, I had a breast cancer scare. A mammogram found some suspicious areas, three other super mammograms later I had a lumpectomy and biopsy. (it actually wasn't a lumpectomy, because there was no lump.) The doctor told me I would have a quarter inch scar...he uses a different ruler than I do...it is a good two inches. Just prior to the surgery we had already talked about my options. Because of what they suspected I would have a radical double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. That surgery was already scheduled even before the biopsy.

Test results came back sort of negative, so, other than mammograms every 6 months for three years, no further treatments needed.

A few months ago, I started having 'itchies' in the area where the scar is. Not on the skin, but deep under the skin. Not the type where you could actually scratch. This has been eight years since the surgery, so I am assuming that any itchiness from the surgery would have been long gone.

Today, I decided to do some research...and now I am a bit scared. It seems that this is a symptom of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (which is what they thought I had 8 years ago). But I don't have any of the other symptoms. No change in size (except that after the surgery I was a cup smaller on that size...and still am) no rash...nothing else.

I tend to be a worry wart anyway, and ignore my own health (hence the reason I had not gone to the gyn in 18 years...no need to!).

Now that I have written it all down, I am feeling rather silly. I mean, I don't think I am a hypochondriac, but it sure reads that way to me!

Maybe I'll post this anyway, so everyone can have a good laugh at me!

Nini

 

[mphalens]

Here are a couple of things that I worked on this week:

Also, I mentioned these earlier this week so I thought I'd post pictures. These are the tallis and kippah sets that I made my daughters for their bat mitzvah. I still have the tie the fringe onto the corners but I'll do that like a month or so before their bat mitzvah. I made these a while ago but I never posted them on here.

GORGEOUS!!!! and I love the turkey shirts I wish I had time to make the boys Turkey Shirts for Thanksgiving - I planned on it, but I still have so much sewing to do before we leave

Believe me no one was thinking that. I think there are so many patterns out there but I would still be interested in yours.

See D~ what did I tell you? No one thinks that!!!!

I will probably delete this before I let it actually post...but here goes.

Eleven years ago I had my first cancer scare. After not going to the gyn for over 18 years, I went in for some problems and they found some 'abnormal' cells. After a partial biopsy they decided it was cancerous cells, and I had a complete hysterectomy. Everything was taken out...including my cervix. As it turned out the uterus was only pre-cancerous, but the cervix was cancerous...opposite of what the doctor thought.

Then a couple years later, I had a breast cancer scare. A mammogram found some suspicious areas, three other super mammograms later I had a lumpectomy and biopsy. (it actually wasn't a lumpectomy, because there was no lump.) The doctor told me I would have a quarter inch scar...he uses a different ruler than I do...it is a good two inches. Just prior to the surgery we had already talked about my options. Because of what they suspected I would have a radical double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. That surgery was already scheduled even before the biopsy.

Test results came back sort of negative, so, other than mammograms every 6 months for three years, no further treatments needed.

A few months ago, I started having 'itchies' in the area where the scar is. Not on the skin, but deep under the skin. Not the type where you could actually scratch. This has been eight years since the surgery, so I am assuming that any itchiness from the surgery would have been long gone.

Today, I decided to do some research...and now I am a bit scared. It seems that this is a symptom of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (which is what they thought I had 8 years ago). But I don't have any of the other symptoms. No change in size (except that after the surgery I was a cup smaller on that size...and still am) no rash...nothing else.

I tend to be a worry wart anyway, and ignore my own health (hence the reason I had not gone to the gyn in 18 years...no need to!).

Now that I have written it all down, I am feeling rather silly. I mean, I don't think I am a hypochondriac, but it sure reads that way to me!

Maybe I'll post this anyway, so everyone can have a good laugh at me!

Nini

I hope it's just needless worrying!!!

 

[VBAndrea]

No sewing at the machine for me the past few days. Life has been a whirl-wind. Poor DS has been rather sick (first fever and then after that he got a rash....needless to say I won't be going to church in the morning). I was able to work on a bib for my nephew for Thanksgiving. I had purchased it at Target for 50¢. I hand embroidered his name on there and then switched out the cheapy velcro closure for a snap. I think it turned out rather cute.

Close up of the embroidery.....not too bad for free handing it.

The other thing I've started working on (or rather helping DDs 8 & 5 work on) is some felt ornaments they will be giving away as Christmas presents. This is their first time doing any kind of embroidery (or needlework for that matter) and I think they are doing a fantastic job. I am one proud mama!

Fabulous hand embroidery -- I think I tried a name once and just threw it away! And your kids are doing a great job with the ornaments

Here are a couple of things that I worked on this week:

Also, I mentioned these earlier this week so I thought I'd post pictures. These are the tallis and kippah sets that I made my daughters for their bat mitzvah. I still have the tie the fringe onto the corners but I'll do that like a month or so before their bat mitzvah. I made these a while ago but I never posted them on here.

Love the turkeys and now makes me want to whip up a turkey shirt for dd -- she could wear it to school this week. Chip and Dale are adorable too. And your bat mitzvah items are beyond outstanding!!!! Love the gold embroidery. Just gorgeous!

I will probably delete this before I let it actually post...but here goes.

Eleven years ago I had my first cancer scare. After not going to the gyn for over 18 years, I went in for some problems and they found some 'abnormal' cells. After a partial biopsy they decided it was cancerous cells, and I had a complete hysterectomy. Everything was taken out...including my cervix. As it turned out the uterus was only pre-cancerous, but the cervix was cancerous...opposite of what the doctor thought.

Then a couple years later, I had a breast cancer scare. A mammogram found some suspicious areas, three other super mammograms later I had a lumpectomy and biopsy. (it actually wasn't a lumpectomy, because there was no lump.) The doctor told me I would have a quarter inch scar...he uses a different ruler than I do...it is a good two inches. Just prior to the surgery we had already talked about my options. Because of what they suspected I would have a radical double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. That surgery was already scheduled even before the biopsy.

Test results came back sort of negative, so, other than mammograms every 6 months for three years, no further treatments needed.

A few months ago, I started having 'itchies' in the area where the scar is. Not on the skin, but deep under the skin. Not the type where you could actually scratch. This has been eight years since the surgery, so I am assuming that any itchiness from the surgery would have been long gone.

Today, I decided to do some research...and now I am a bit scared. It seems that this is a symptom of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (which is what they thought I had 8 years ago). But I don't have any of the other symptoms. No change in size (except that after the surgery I was a cup smaller on that size...and still am) no rash...nothing else.

I tend to be a worry wart anyway, and ignore my own health (hence the reason I had not gone to the gyn in 18 years...no need to!).

Now that I have written it all down, I am feeling rather silly. I mean, I don't think I am a hypochondriac, but it sure reads that way to me!

Maybe I'll post this anyway, so everyone can have a good laugh at me!

Nini

You must be my twin. I am so you -- I look up every little sign and symptom and then am determined to believe I am about to die. I swore I had bladder cancer with the blood in my urine (and while I was found not to, they never could explain the blood in my urine which I still have!). In all seriousness, do make an appt and get it checked out. Always better safe than sorry and it will be good to be reassured if it's nothing, and should it be something best to treat asap.

 

[dianemom2]

I will probably delete this before I let it actually post...but here goes.

Eleven years ago I had my first cancer scare. After not going to the gyn for over 18 years, I went in for some problems and they found some 'abnormal' cells. After a partial biopsy they decided it was cancerous cells, and I had a complete hysterectomy. Everything was taken out...including my cervix. As it turned out the uterus was only pre-cancerous, but the cervix was cancerous...opposite of what the doctor thought.

Then a couple years later, I had a breast cancer scare. A mammogram found some suspicious areas, three other super mammograms later I had a lumpectomy and biopsy. (it actually wasn't a lumpectomy, because there was no lump.) The doctor told me I would have a quarter inch scar...he uses a different ruler than I do...it is a good two inches. Just prior to the surgery we had already talked about my options. Because of what they suspected I would have a radical double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. That surgery was already scheduled even before the biopsy.

Test results came back sort of negative, so, other than mammograms every 6 months for three years, no further treatments needed.

A few months ago, I started having 'itchies' in the area where the scar is. Not on the skin, but deep under the skin. Not the type where you could actually scratch. This has been eight years since the surgery, so I am assuming that any itchiness from the surgery would have been long gone.

Today, I decided to do some research...and now I am a bit scared. It seems that this is a symptom of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (which is what they thought I had 8 years ago). But I don't have any of the other symptoms. No change in size (except that after the surgery I was a cup smaller on that size...and still am) no rash...nothing else.

I tend to be a worry wart anyway, and ignore my own health (hence the reason I had not gone to the gyn in 18 years...no need to!).

Now that I have written it all down, I am feeling rather silly. I mean, I don't think I am a hypochondriac, but it sure reads that way to me!

Maybe I'll post this anyway, so everyone can have a good laugh at me!

Nini

I hope it is nothing, which is most likely what it will be. I have had some "itching" deep in the tissue where I had my scars from my mastectomy. My dr said it was probably nerve endings that get irritated. She also has always told me to stay away from the internet. She said that almost nothing you read on there actually pertains to you or your personal situation. It mostly just scares you. Please keep us updated.

 

[GrammytoMany]

Nini,
Ease your mind and go to the doctor! This is coming from someone you hadn't seen a GYN or had a physical in 30 years. I'm fine but I had a scare in the past 6 months with a cyst on my pancreas. My beautiful daughter pushed me to do the right thing.
Sheila

 

[disneymomof1]

Hi Everyone, I have not posted in ages, but we just returned from a fantastic week at WDW. We had great weather and believe it or not I did let my DH relax, we spent nearly every afternoon at the pool. I had made my DD skirts and T's and then about a week before the trip she asked if I was going to make her any dressesso I quickly made a christmas dress for MVMCP.

This obviously was her Epcot outfit and my personal fave !!

This outfit was made for DD by another Diser Alicia (I forget her Dis Name) but we won a giveaway on her facebook page. Excuse DD's hair it was still wet and looks incredibly messy.

This was our Animal Kingdom outfit, this is heathersue's zebra, supposed to have mickey ear's on it but my needle kept breaking and I got frustrated, therefore, no mickey ears!

Here is our Chef Mickey/Magic Kingdom outfit. Another one of my favorites.
I will continue in the next post !!!

 

[NiniMorris]

I hope it is nothing, which is most likely what it will be. I have had some "itching" deep in the tissue where I had my scars from my mastectomy. My dr said it was probably nerve endings that get irritated. She also has always told me to stay away from the internet. She said that almost nothing you read on there actually pertains to you or your personal situation. It mostly just scares you. Please keep us updated.

See, my doctor warned me that I could have that problem, since they had to go deeper than they thought they would. (way deeper!) But other than the first couple of months I never had any problems.

I feel better knowing this....



(did I mention that I have lost two aunts and two cousins to breast cancer?)

Nini

 

[disneymomof1]

This was the dress I quickly did for MVMCP, I can't believe I didn't get a better picture !!

DD wore this around the AKL the night we explored the resort !

This outfit was worn twice, once at breakfast at the Crystal Palace and then for our second visit to Hollywood Studios.

Dancing with Jessie at the Christmas Party !

Getting ready to head to airport, we had a great time, enjoyed the Food and Wine Festival, MVMCP, lots of fun and sun !!!!R]