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

[Tweevil]

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!

Thank Goodness she is doing ok. Sending blessings your way!

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!

I just logged on to see if you had updated. I'm glad most of the obstruction seems to be passing on its own (your pocket book should also be happier!). My doggies and I will be thinking of Zoey all night and hope she rests well and stabilizes her bp. I hope we get good news from you tomorrow.

 

[VBAndrea]

This was a dress I did for Deanna for her Big Give -- it looks really good on her too ~ the colors in the dress look super with her coloring (of course I think she'd probably look smashing in any color as she has such a beautiful skin tone).

These were from some of the panels I got on clearance at Wally's. I was iffy on the colors as I was making the dress, but I think it turned out decent, and like I said, I think DeAnna wears the colors well.


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And today I got a good start on dd's tea party outfit. I have the appliques done on the Insa and have Alice appliqued on the t. Ran into a problem as I only had a half yard remnant of a fabric I wanted and couldn't remember where I got it from -- it was the pinwheel fabric Marianne uses on her deco jeans. No one had it anymore But I did find some fabrics with tea cups and tea pots to use instead -- not quite as bright as what I originally envisioned, but hopefully it will look good. I would have gotten a hair further if the power had not gone out for an hour right after I did my placement stitch for my first applique -- thankfully my machine was undamaged.

 

[RMAMom]

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!

How scary! I am glad her prognosis is good, anytime you can avoid surgery, it's a good outcome! I hope shes able to pass this quickly and without discomfort. I can't wait to hear what it is!!

 

[PurpleEars]

$55 at Wally world,was $49.97 on black friday but i didn't know that,but still got a better deal since i didn't have to go fight the crowd!

Nice find on that machine!

WTMTQ!!!! Beautiful work ladies

I was away over Thanksgiving and now am behind in sewing. DD has a tea room birthday party this Sunday and I want to make her an Alice t and Insa with appliques for that and I haven't even checked my fabric stash yet And the birthday girl wants clothes for her AG Bitty Baby so I want to get at least three outfits made for her. I made a list of things to sew and it's massive so I have to eliminate some Christmas gifts. I also goofed on my BG project last night and have to make due with it -- I put the wrong applique on the shirt and didn't realize it until I started wondering where Minnie's bow went!

Sounds like a fun outfit for your DD. Sorry to hear about your applique mishap!

I hate banks....truly hate....and if you knew me irl you would know I don't hate.


We have been banking with the local bank for 25 years. Through several different name changes. They are now a big bank and not the hometown bank. Hence my problem!

We have a total of 5 accounts with this bank. (more if you count the IRAs) We have never had a problem with bouncing checks. I always leave extra money in all the accounts without entering them in the books just to safeguard against it. We have overdraft protection using our savings account.

This morning, I noticed they had moved money from the saving account into the checking account in anticipation that we would bounce a check! And, then they charged us $10 for the privilege of doing that. They cleaned out the checking account of 150...small amount I know, but it in effect closed it down. To reopen the account, we will loose some of the favorable rates and perks we have with it.

Remember I said they charged us in anticipation of an overdraft? On the last day of the month we have a total of THREE different checks that are automatically deposited into the account. One from SSI, one from Army Retirement and one form the county (hubby's paycheck) And....I always deposit another check for $600 on the last day of the month. These deposits happen every month. Always. Never fails.

The bank said they are using new software that uses our past spending habits to determine when we might have an overdraft. Have we ever had an overdraft? NO. But they are afraid we MIGHT.

So, a bill that comes out automatically on the last day of the month tried to post a few minutes ago. Since they charged me 10 for the overdraft protection (although we weren't overdrawn) we were 10 short having enough in there to pay for it...so they charged me $35 for a forced overdraft. I am now $45 overdrawn...even though the 150 from the savings is still in there...and the three checks are there.

Since I am overdrawn, I can't draw on the checks for 10 days to make sure they don't bounce...they are GOVERNMENT DRAFTS...not checks!

Going to be an interesting 10 days around here! Can't wait for hubby to get up and discover he is now broke!

(at lest there is money in the other accounts....)



I'm thinking putting my money in a mattress isn't such a bad idea...

Nini

Sorry to hear about your bank problems! I hope they will set things straight and give you a nice apology!

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Well, I have 3 more Crayon rolls to finish and those are all made for gifts. Then it's time to think about Christmas gifts and getting my cards ready to mail...Now where is that Christmas Fairy--I sure could use her help
Sheila

I like how the three outfits are different. Good job!

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

Welcome! Just be careful, sewing can be very addicting!

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!

Sorry to hear about Zoey's problems. I hope she will continue to recover quickly!

This was a dress I did for Deanna for her Big Give -- it looks really good on her too ~ the colors in the dress look super with her coloring (of course I think she'd probably look smashing in any color as she has such a beautiful skin tone).

These were from some of the panels I got on clearance at Wally's. I was iffy on the colors as I was making the dress, but I think it turned out decent, and like I said, I think DeAnna wears the colors well.


FRONT:

BACK:

And today I got a good start on dd's tea party outfit. I have the appliques done on the Insa and have Alice appliqued on the t. Ran into a problem as I only had a half yard remnant of a fabric I wanted and couldn't remember where I got it from -- it was the pinwheel fabric Marianne uses on her deco jeans. No one had it anymore But I did find some fabrics with tea cups and tea pots to use instead -- not quite as bright as what I originally envisioned, but hopefully it will look good. I would have gotten a hair further if the power had not gone out for an hour right after I did my placement stitch for my first applique -- thankfully my machine was undamaged.

The BG dress is beautiful! At least the power went out just after the placement stitch and not half way through a step or anything like that.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!

sorry to hear your Zoey is sick....hope she will be home snuggling with you soon

 

[smile5sunshine]

This was a dress I did for Deanna for her Big Give -- it looks really good on her too ~ the colors in the dress look super with her coloring (of course I think she'd probably look smashing in any color as she has such a beautiful skin tone).

These were from some of the panels I got on clearance at Wally's. I was iffy on the colors as I was making the dress, but I think it turned out decent, and like I said, I think DeAnna wears the colors well.


FRONT:

BACK:

And today I got a good start on dd's tea party outfit. I have the appliques done on the Insa and have Alice appliqued on the t. Ran into a problem as I only had a half yard remnant of a fabric I wanted and couldn't remember where I got it from -- it was the pinwheel fabric Marianne uses on her deco jeans. No one had it anymore But I did find some fabrics with tea cups and tea pots to use instead -- not quite as bright as what I originally envisioned, but hopefully it will look good. I would have gotten a hair further if the power had not gone out for an hour right after I did my placement stitch for my first applique -- thankfully my machine was undamaged.

WOW that Peter Pan dress turned out wonderful! What a creative way to showcase those panels And yay for getting a good start on the tea party outfit!

I hate banks....truly hate....and if you knew me irl you would know I don't hate.


We have been banking with the local bank for 25 years. Through several different name changes. They are now a big bank and not the hometown bank. Hence my problem!

We have a total of 5 accounts with this bank. (more if you count the IRAs) We have never had a problem with bouncing checks. I always leave extra money in all the accounts without entering them in the books just to safeguard against it. We have overdraft protection using our savings account.

This morning, I noticed they had moved money from the saving account into the checking account in anticipation that we would bounce a check! And, then they charged us $10 for the privilege of doing that. They cleaned out the checking account of 150...small amount I know, but it in effect closed it down. To reopen the account, we will loose some of the favorable rates and perks we have with it.

Remember I said they charged us in anticipation of an overdraft? On the last day of the month we have a total of THREE different checks that are automatically deposited into the account. One from SSI, one from Army Retirement and one form the county (hubby's paycheck) And....I always deposit another check for $600 on the last day of the month. These deposits happen every month. Always. Never fails.

The bank said they are using new software that uses our past spending habits to determine when we might have an overdraft. Have we ever had an overdraft? NO. But they are afraid we MIGHT.

So, a bill that comes out automatically on the last day of the month tried to post a few minutes ago. Since they charged me 10 for the overdraft protection (although we weren't overdrawn) we were 10 short having enough in there to pay for it...so they charged me $35 for a forced overdraft. I am now $45 overdrawn...even though the 150 from the savings is still in there...and the three checks are there.

Since I am overdrawn, I can't draw on the checks for 10 days to make sure they don't bounce...they are GOVERNMENT DRAFTS...not checks!

Going to be an interesting 10 days around here! Can't wait for hubby to get up and discover he is now broke!

(at lest there is money in the other accounts....)



I'm thinking putting my money in a mattress isn't such a bad idea...

Nini

Oh gosh Nini, I'm so sorry to hear about all the trouble with the bank today! I get knots in my stomach just THINKING about stuff like that, nevermind going through it! HUGS!

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
The fabric with the little trees on it...has a little glitter/sparkle on it.

Christmas Skirt #3 layers by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Well, I have 3 more Crayon rolls to finish and those are all made for gifts. Then it's time to think about Christmas gifts and getting my cards ready to mail...Now where is that Christmas Fairy--I sure could use her help
Sheila

Oh that skirt is equally as cute as the other two you've already posted! You are going to have some VERY happy little girls on your hands when they get to wear them.

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

Hi! I'm really new here as well. I agree with Nini though that sewing isn't really THAT hard and from the sounds of it, you are off to a great start!

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!

Oh I'm so glad that your pup is already on the mend. It's so scary when you don't quite know what's going on with them and of course they can't talk to let you know where it hurts! Hope she feels much better in the AM after a night of rest and fluids. HUGS!


I've finally decided it was time to start working on something that my kids can wear. So I'm going to attempt to sew my three girls matching stripwork skirts. I worked tonight so that I would have them all cut out but it took me over 2hours just of cutting! I cannot imagine how long it would have taken me if I didn't have a rotary cutter! So hopefully I will have a chance to start sewing them up tomorrow. I think I will assembly line the project, so I probably won't have anything to show for about a week or so.

 

[dianemom2]

This was a dress I did for Deanna for her Big Give -- it looks really good on her too ~ the colors in the dress look super with her coloring (of course I think she'd probably look smashing in any color as she has such a beautiful skin tone).

These were from some of the panels I got on clearance at Wally's. I was iffy on the colors as I was making the dress, but I think it turned out decent, and like I said, I think DeAnna wears the colors well.


FRONT:

BACK:

And today I got a good start on dd's tea party outfit. I have the appliques done on the Insa and have Alice appliqued on the t. Ran into a problem as I only had a half yard remnant of a fabric I wanted and couldn't remember where I got it from -- it was the pinwheel fabric Marianne uses on her deco jeans. No one had it anymore But I did find some fabrics with tea cups and tea pots to use instead -- not quite as bright as what I originally envisioned, but hopefully it will look good. I would have gotten a hair further if the power had not gone out for an hour right after I did my placement stitch for my first applique -- thankfully my machine was undamaged.

The Peter Pan dress turned out super cute! The colors look great. That was a wonderful way to use the panels you got on sale.

The Alice outfit is sounding very cute. I can't wait to see pictures of it when you finish it. I am glad that your power went out just as you started the applique instead of halfway through it. Also glad that your machine was ok.

Wendy- Glad that Zoey seems to be recovering on her own.

So I just got my digitizing software. My husband installed it last night. It is so confusing. I have no idea where to begin with it. I played with it a little bit last night but I didn't really get far.

 

[NiniMorris]

Since I am going on only an hours worth of sleep...I forgot to grab the quotes...sheesh!

The latest on my bank saga...I really wish I had the uniform hubby has! Something about him going in (as opposed to me) they refunded the money and made our funds instantly available!

Sometimes I feel that the only way to get them to recognize me is to have him with me! Maybe I should go to work for the police dept! Then maybe I could command the same respect as he...of course, since he outweighs me by at least 100 pounds that MIGHT be the difference...or maybe because he carries a gun.

Anyway... they refunded the money and made OUR funds instantly available to US...but HE had to go in for them to do it! So I guess I had better go get that AG doll fast...before AG runs out of the one I want!

Nini

 

[ellenbenny]

Way TMTQ, but I love the xmas skirts for the triplets!

And Wendy, I know I already posted but I have been thinking about you and your little Zoey and hoping to hear some good news this morning.

I wanted to share some of my recent projects, hope these aren't duplicates on here, I know I posted on facebook already. I had back surgery 2 weeks ago, so did some of this before the surgery, and have been able to get back to sewing for the last week or so, and am enjoying my recovery time off of work

This crossbody bag is done In The Hoop from a design by Pickle Pie Designs, I made this one for DeAnna's Big Give

This apron and chef's hat were for Lindsay's big give

I made this Grace Ruffle dress using a panel I had previously embroidered for a Feliz but didn't end up using, I just love this pattern!

Not Disney related, but I made a Christmas stocking for my new grandson

And a Hello Kitty xmas outfit for my DGD

A Chef Mickey's dress for a customer

And not sewing related, but I made this Advent calendar for my DGD using my cricut and wanted to share

Sorry the pictures are so huge, I copied from facebook to avoid having to upload again.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Piper]

Wendy, I'm so glad your Zoey is doing better. I hope she makes a full recovery soon. It is so difficult to have a member of your family sick.

Nini, I'm happy the bank situation is taken care of. It is definitely maddening when you're ignored (or taken advantage of) just because you are female.

Everything that has been made is really adorable. I don't post a lot because the arthritis in my hands makes it difficult, but I do read several times a day. All the posts for prayers are included in my prayer list and I admire all the creations.

 

[cogero]

Ellen everything is fabulous but I am in love with that Hello Kitty CHristmas outfit.

 

[GrammytoMany]

Way TMTQ, but I love the xmas skirts for the triplets!

And Wendy, I know I already posted but I have been thinking about you and your little Zoey and hoping to hear some good news this morning.

I wanted to share some of my recent projects, hope these aren't duplicates on here, I know I posted on facebook already. I had back surgery 2 weeks ago, so did some of this before the surgery, and have been able to get back to sewing for the last week or so, and am enjoying my recovery time off of work

This crossbody bag is done In The Hoop from a design by Pickle Pie Designs, I made this one for DeAnna's Big Give

This apron and chef's hat were for Lindsay's big give

I made this Grace Ruffle dress using a panel I had previously embroidered for a Feliz but didn't end up using, I just love this pattern!

Not Disney related, but I made a Christmas stocking for my new grandson

And a Hello Kitty xmas outfit for my DGD

A Chef Mickey's dress for a customer

And not sewing related, but I made this Advent calendar for my DGD using my cricut and wanted to share

Sorry the pictures are so huge, I copied from facebook to avoid having to upload again.

Thanks for looking!

Love the outfits....beautiful.
Sheila

 

[dianemom2]

Way TMTQ, but I love the xmas skirts for the triplets!

And Wendy, I know I already posted but I have been thinking about you and your little Zoey and hoping to hear some good news this morning.


This crossbody bag is done In The Hoop from a design by Pickle Pie Designs, I made this one for DeAnna's Big Give

This apron and chef's hat were for Lindsay's big give

I made this Grace Ruffle dress using a panel I had previously embroidered for a Feliz but didn't end up using, I just love this pattern!

Not Disney related, but I made a Christmas stocking for my new grandson

And a Hello Kitty xmas outfit for my DGD

A Chef Mickey's dress for a customer

And not sewing related, but I made this Advent calendar for my DGD using my cricut and wanted to share

Sorry the pictures are so huge, I copied from facebook to avoid having to upload again.

Thanks for looking!

Everything looks great! I have the crossbody bag design from Pickle Pie. Where did you find the the hardware? I looked at our Joanns last week and couldn't find big enough hardware. Everything was tiny for jewelry. I just made two of the zippered pouches in the last couple of days. I love how well her stuff sews out!

I know I commented on the sorcerer Mickey dress on FB but I love it. I love how you put the two designs together. They are perfect like that!

My niece would go crazy for the Hello Kitty outfit (even though we're Jewish). She loves everything with Hello Kitty on it. You may have inspired me to start on another Hello Kitty outfit for her.

 

[ellenbenny]

Ellen everything is fabulous but I am in love with that Hello Kitty CHristmas outfit.

Love the outfits....beautiful.
Sheila

Everything looks great! I have the crossbody bag design from Pickle Pie. Where did you find the the hardware? I looked at our Joanns last week and couldn't find big enough hardware. Everything was tiny for jewelry. I just made two of the zippered pouches in the last couple of days. I love how well her stuff sews out!

I know I commented on the sorcerer Mickey dress on FB but I love it. I love how you put the two designs together. They are perfect like that!

My niece would go crazy for the Hello Kitty outfit (even though we're Jewish). She loves everything with Hello Kitty on it. You may have inspired me to start on another Hello Kitty outfit for her.

Thanks so much all! I love the Hello Kitty outfit also, and find that sometimes simple is perfect!

Diane, I know I ordered the hardware on ebay awhile back, but don't remember who the seller was. I did a search and there are several. You just want to make sure the d-rings and the snap clips have at least a 1/2" opening for the strap to go through. I bought a set of them for projects last year I think and still have quite a few left, but I do think your best bet would be to order from etsy or ebay.

I have been happy with both the zippered pouch and this bag from Pickle Pie.

I am sure you could do a similar hello kitty outfit with a different hello kitty fabric!

 

[VBAndrea]

Since I am going on only an hours worth of sleep...I forgot to grab the quotes...sheesh!

The latest on my bank saga...I really wish I had the uniform hubby has! Something about him going in (as opposed to me) they refunded the money and made our funds instantly available!

Sometimes I feel that the only way to get them to recognize me is to have him with me! Maybe I should go to work for the police dept! Then maybe I could command the same respect as he...of course, since he outweighs me by at least 100 pounds that MIGHT be the difference...or maybe because he carries a gun.

Anyway... they refunded the money and made OUR funds instantly available to US...but HE had to go in for them to do it! So I guess I had better go get that AG doll fast...before AG runs out of the one I want!

Nini

Glad it got taken care of! I had a bank start charging me mysterious fees once and they wouldn't negate them so I closed my account -- they were just odd fees of $1.?? for two months in a row and they couldn't explain them to me. I had a decent amount of money in that bank too so it was their loss!

Way TMTQ, but I love the xmas skirts for the triplets!

And Wendy, I know I already posted but I have been thinking about you and your little Zoey and hoping to hear some good news this morning.

I wanted to share some of my recent projects, hope these aren't duplicates on here, I know I posted on facebook already. I had back surgery 2 weeks ago, so did some of this before the surgery, and have been able to get back to sewing for the last week or so, and am enjoying my recovery time off of work

This crossbody bag is done In The Hoop from a design by Pickle Pie Designs, I made this one for DeAnna's Big Give

This apron and chef's hat were for Lindsay's big give

I made this Grace Ruffle dress using a panel I had previously embroidered for a Feliz but didn't end up using, I just love this pattern!

Not Disney related, but I made a Christmas stocking for my new grandson

And a Hello Kitty xmas outfit for my DGD

A Chef Mickey's dress for a customer

And not sewing related, but I made this Advent calendar for my DGD using my cricut and wanted to share

Sorry the pictures are so huge, I copied from facebook to avoid having to upload again.

Thanks for looking!

Ellen I LOVE everything. I may get brave and try that bag in the future. All the dresses are beautiful and the HK is so cute -- I have one of HS's HK appliques and have yet to do it -- I have tons I have yet to do. It took me two hours today to do a ruffle on my overskirt of the Insa I'm making for dd. Crazy! Must get back to work -- was hoping to be done with the thing today but now I don't see that happening.

DIANE-- Yay on getting your software!!! I hope you figure it all out

Wish me luck, I need to convince dh to stop at Michael's with me today so I can use two 50% off coupons.

 

[Fruto76]

WTMTQ!!!! Beautiful work ladies

I was away over Thanksgiving and now am behind in sewing. DD has a tea room birthday party this Sunday and I want to make her an Alice t and Insa with appliques for that and I haven't even checked my fabric stash yet And the birthday girl wants clothes for her AG Bitty Baby so I want to get at least three outfits made for her. I made a list of things to sew and it's massive so I have to eliminate some Christmas gifts. I also goofed on my BG project last night and have to make due with it -- I put the wrong applique on the shirt and didn't realize it until I started wondering where Minnie's bow went!



I LOVE your pic! Just wish your dh had been home for this trip.

Welcome home. Don't you just hate it when you realize a tad bit too late you messed something up and it's not going to get fixed? It's been happening here way more than I would like I can't wait to see the tea party outfit- I just loved your set from PR! I have a long list started for Christmas stuff, too and I wonder if I'll get half of it done?

Hi Everyone - just dropping in to ask for some prayers. Everyone here knows my doggy Zoey. Well, she and my DH are on their way to the Vet Hospital because the regular vet things she has an obstruction. She is my furbaby! Im sick with worry - and thats even before the big bill! They said this could cost up to $3000 dollars!!!!! My girl has been so healthy her whole life, so these vet bills are just incredible to me - ugh - I HATE money!!!!!!! Sorry to run on, Im at work and just a mess, I cant even talk or I'll start to cry....I knew I could come here to you guys - thanks everyone......

Oh no...I'm praying for you and little Zoey! I hope she is much better today!

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
The fabric with the little trees on it...has a little glitter/sparkle on it.

Christmas Skirt #3 layers by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Well, I have 3 more Crayon rolls to finish and those are all made for gifts. Then it's time to think about Christmas gifts and getting my cards ready to mail...Now where is that Christmas Fairy--I sure could use her help
Sheila

Adorable. I love all 3 skirts!

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

Welcome!

This was a dress I did for Deanna for her Big Give -- it looks really good on her too ~ the colors in the dress look super with her coloring (of course I think she'd probably look smashing in any color as she has such a beautiful skin tone).

These were from some of the panels I got on clearance at Wally's. I was iffy on the colors as I was making the dress, but I think it turned out decent, and like I said, I think DeAnna wears the colors well.


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And today I got a good start on dd's tea party outfit. I have the appliques done on the Insa and have Alice appliqued on the t. Ran into a problem as I only had a half yard remnant of a fabric I wanted and couldn't remember where I got it from -- it was the pinwheel fabric Marianne uses on her deco jeans. No one had it anymore But I did find some fabrics with tea cups and tea pots to use instead -- not quite as bright as what I originally envisioned, but hopefully it will look good. I would have gotten a hair further if the power had not gone out for an hour right after I did my placement stitch for my first applique -- thankfully my machine was undamaged.

This turned out great, Andrea! I love all fabrics together!

I've finally decided it was time to start working on something that my kids can wear. So I'm going to attempt to sew my three girls matching stripwork skirts. I worked tonight so that I would have them all cut out but it took me over 2hours just of cutting! I cannot imagine how long it would have taken me if I didn't have a rotary cutter! So hopefully I will have a chance to start sewing them up tomorrow. I think I will assembly line the project, so I probably won't have anything to show for about a week or so.

Yeah, I agree cutting is the unfun part of sewing! I swear I put projects off because I don't feel like cutting them out.

So I just got my digitizing software. My husband installed it last night. It is so confusing. I have no idea where to begin with it. I played with it a little bit last night but I didn't really get far.

I'm sure you will get the hang of it in no time! What software did you buy? I would love to hear your thoughts a little down the road after you have the chance to play around with it some more.

Since I am going on only an hours worth of sleep...I forgot to grab the quotes...sheesh!

The latest on my bank saga...I really wish I had the uniform hubby has! Something about him going in (as opposed to me) they refunded the money and made our funds instantly available!

Sometimes I feel that the only way to get them to recognize me is to have him with me! Maybe I should go to work for the police dept! Then maybe I could command the same respect as he...of course, since he outweighs me by at least 100 pounds that MIGHT be the difference...or maybe because he carries a gun.

Anyway... they refunded the money and made OUR funds instantly available to US...but HE had to go in for them to do it! So I guess I had better go get that AG doll fast...before AG runs out of the one I want!

Nini

I'm glad it's worked out, sorry it was such a hassle for you though.

Way TMTQ, but I love the xmas skirts for the triplets!

And Wendy, I know I already posted but I have been thinking about you and your little Zoey and hoping to hear some good news this morning.

I wanted to share some of my recent projects, hope these aren't duplicates on here, I know I posted on facebook already. I had back surgery 2 weeks ago, so did some of this before the surgery, and have been able to get back to sewing for the last week or so, and am enjoying my recovery time off of work

This crossbody bag is done In The Hoop from a design by Pickle Pie Designs, I made this one for DeAnna's Big Give

This apron and chef's hat were for Lindsay's big give

I made this Grace Ruffle dress using a panel I had previously embroidered for a Feliz but didn't end up using, I just love this pattern!

Not Disney related, but I made a Christmas stocking for my new grandson

And a Hello Kitty xmas outfit for my DGD

A Chef Mickey's dress for a customer

And not sewing related, but I made this Advent calendar for my DGD using my cricut and wanted to share

Sorry the pictures are so huge, I copied from facebook to avoid having to upload again.

Thanks for looking!

Everything is gorgeous, Ellen! I love the Grace ruffle dress and glad to hear you enjoy sewing it. I have been thinking about purchasing it lately.

 

[babynala]

Lost the quote but I LOVE the Daisy and Donald sets, especially the little duck feet on the legs and pockets. Did you do those by "hand"?

So I just got my digitizing software. My husband installed it last night. It is so confusing. I have no idea where to begin with it. I played with it a little bit last night but I didn't really get far.

Congrats on the software. I, too, would love to hear your review - that is once you get it figured out.

Since I am going on only an hours worth of sleep...I forgot to grab the quotes...sheesh!

The latest on my bank saga...I really wish I had the uniform hubby has! Something about him going in (as opposed to me) they refunded the money and made our funds instantly available!

Sometimes I feel that the only way to get them to recognize me is to have him with me! Maybe I should go to work for the police dept! Then maybe I could command the same respect as he...of course, since he outweighs me by at least 100 pounds that MIGHT be the difference...or maybe because he carries a gun.

Anyway... they refunded the money and made OUR funds instantly available to US...but HE had to go in for them to do it! So I guess I had better go get that AG doll fast...before AG runs out of the one I want!

Nini

Glad you got it figured out but it is such a pain that they wouldn't change it for you.

This was a dress I did for Deanna for her Big Give -- it looks really good on her too ~ the colors in the dress look super with her coloring (of course I think she'd probably look smashing in any color as she has such a beautiful skin tone).

These were from some of the panels I got on clearance at Wally's. I was iffy on the colors as I was making the dress, but I think it turned out decent, and like I said, I think DeAnna wears the colors well.


FRONT:

And today I got a good start on dd's tea party outfit. I have the appliques done on the Insa and have Alice appliqued on the t. Ran into a problem as I only had a half yard remnant of a fabric I wanted and couldn't remember where I got it from -- it was the pinwheel fabric Marianne uses on her deco jeans. No one had it anymore But I did find some fabrics with tea cups and tea pots to use instead -- not quite as bright as what I originally envisioned, but hopefully it will look good. I would have gotten a hair further if the power had not gone out for an hour right after I did my placement stitch for my first applique -- thankfully my machine was undamaged.

You did a fabulous job on this dress. I love the way you put it all together. The tea party dress sounds really cute.

I wanted to share some of my recent projects, hope these aren't duplicates on here, I know I posted on facebook already. I had back surgery 2 weeks ago, so did some of this before the surgery, and have been able to get back to sewing for the last week or so, and am enjoying my recovery time off of work

Thanks for looking!

I hope your feeling OK after your back surgery. Everything you posted is wonderful. Love the red, white and blue Mickey dress. I too am partial to the Hello Kitty outfit but I LOVE the way your Chef Mickey outfit came out. I like how you used the black to outline Mickey on your Chef Mickey applique.

 

[tinkbell13]

I found this thread a couple of days ago and have only read the first few pages and the last 20 or so and all I can say is WOW! Other than hemming my pants, I haven't sewn anything for years. I used to make some of my clothes when I was a teenager. I have tended to do more knitting the last couple of decades and started to teach myself to crochet about 6 months ago. But I have to say that after seeing some of the stuff you ladies are making, I might just have to break out my machine for our upcoming family trip and try a few things! I just have a regular sewing machine but it has some decorative stitches on it (I think - I'll have to pull it out again and look at it!) so I should be able to do some shirts or something. Maybe I'll try a couple of Mickey/Minnie head t-shirts for us to wear to a park one day. And I bet my nieces would love a little bag they can carry in the park! So many ideas going through my head right now. Gotta run and get my machine out now and see if I have any fabric left in my craft stash so I can do a couple of practice pieces!

 

[cogero]

it is addicting.