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

[dianemom2]

My most recent sewing....upcycling dress to skirt for DD....and then making her matching shirts. The long sleeved t is an IMKE from MCKL book. The short sleeve was a blank leftover from our trip...since it matched I wanted to use it so she'd have time to wear it before outgrowing it. The letter on the short sleeved is actually for a banner, not sure if I like the "I" but I was playing with the font.



finished set

That set turned out very well. It was a great use for the dress and will be perfect for spring. I love that you made a short sleeved shirt and a long sleeved shirt to go with the skirt.

Here are my newest projects. First are the Lego shirts that I started last week when there was a lot of discussion on here about Lego outfits. I made the Lego designs to go on the shirts. I was really happy with how these turned out. I made on for each of my nephews.

The backs are the same on both shirts. I made the Lego man on the backs. Then I did 4 different faces for the fronts.

I just did this Buzz Lightyear outfit for an old friend from high school's nephew. He is a very tall and thin boy so her sister has trouble finding clothes that fit him right.

I added cargo style pockets to a pair of easy fit shorts. I liked how they turned out but I wish I had used a solid colored fabric instead of the second Buzz print.

I am definitely going to do the cargo style pockets again. I think it makes the shorts less pajama-ish and more daytime wear.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

They are luggage tags but you could certainly make them into ticket holders. I even expanded the pattern and made them fold over and then put the loop through a button hole so the tag info wasn't exposed (and of course forgot to take pics but I'll make more like that).

This is the tut:

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/11/13/fabric-luggage-tag-for-business-card/

Thanks! I think we need a set of these for our trip!

Yes it still does have to be pleated. I've only used white pleated inserts so far but I just found out that a friend has a pleater. She told me she'd pleat the front of a dress for me to try it on that. I have to find a reasonably priced and relatively easy pattern though. Any suggestions?

Shirring is very easy. I just watched a couple of videos on Youtube and then tried it out. Very simple!

I didn't do anything special to line up the stitches on the machine smocking. The instructions that came with the pattern explained how to stabilize it (with sticky tear away stabilizer) and then how to comb the pleats with a fine tooth comb to make sure they were very straight.

I am looking forward to seeing your finished smocking once you've added the beads and bows etc.

Now that I have the digitizing software I am hoping to make a few of my own embroidery machine smocking designs but I am waiting until I have some free time to play around with it. Maybe while my kids are away at camp over the summer and I can work on it some. I like to plan a project for while they are away since it keeps me from missing them too much.

No real suggestions on patterns because I tend to take normal patterns and fit the smocking it. I use heirloom sewing techiniques, and pipe the edges of my smocking insert and add fabric around the edges. I then use this as my fabric piece for the bodice of a dress or shirt. This is the top I'm making for her Mickey outfit. The smocking with be the bodice area. It's really not that difficult if you know how to piece. I also try to find patterns that have nice large smooth bodices like that to incorporate the smocking into.

I think it's a great idea to plan a project for when the kids are gone! I'd love to be able to digitize again. I'll have to sweet talk DH.

That's interesting about using the comb to line up the pleats. I've never heard of it, and it has me thinking. I might have to try it myself the next time I block my piece!

nope no windows 98 here

I like smocking too....I used to cross stitch.....it seems easier than that to me.

This is a great pattern. I need to buy it I need my patterns anonymous card first. I think the variations and sizing is a good price. I only have insert and bishop patterns....but I think this is what you need to smock a dress (straight across....versus a bishop which is all the way around the neck). I"ve seen samples of it in my local shop....very cute but simple.

Great pattern! I agree, smocking is easier than cross-stitch, once you know your stitch, you just do it over and over again across the row. No real couting to speak of!

Beautiful! I bet she's over the moon about the dress.


I'm off to work! Last night of 3 then I'll have 4 days with my family to play and sew. Have a blessed night!

 

[DMGeurts]

My most recent sewing....upcycling dress to skirt for DD....and then making her matching shirts. The long sleeved t is an IMKE from MCKL book. The short sleeve was a blank leftover from our trip...since it matched I wanted to use it so she'd have time to wear it before outgrowing it. The letter on the short sleeved is actually for a banner, not sure if I like the "I" but I was playing with the font.

the orginal dress....too small with a hole by the flower. I'm going to make a clippie out of the flower later.

finished set

DD loves knits....she happily tried it on and modeled for me when I showed it to her.

you're never too young to learn how to serge!

Sewing supply closet door view

Side view.....it was a walk in so I found cubbies to store some of the fabric (the rest is in a big box behind the file cabinet!

More pics of sewing area later.....the shelves next to the cutting table need a little straightening

I love the upcycle outfit - that turned out adorable... And it looks so comfy!

Your sewing space looks awesome... I love your desk - it reminds me of one I saw in a Singer ad once - it's really cool.

That set turned out very well. It was a great use for the dress and will be perfect for spring. I love that you made a short sleeved shirt and a long sleeved shirt to go with the skirt.

Here are my newest projects. First are the Lego shirts that I started last week when there was a lot of discussion on here about Lego outfits. I made the Lego designs to go on the shirts. I was really happy with how these turned out. I made on for each of my nephews.

The backs are the same on both shirts. I made the Lego man on the backs. Then I did 4 different faces for the fronts.

I just did this Buzz Lightyear outfit for an old friend from high school's nephew. He is a very tall and thin boy so her sister has trouble finding clothes that fit him right.

I added cargo style pockets to a pair of easy fit shorts. I liked how they turned out but I wish I had used a solid colored fabric instead of the second Buzz print.

I am definitely going to do the cargo style pockets again. I think it makes the shorts less pajama-ish and more daytime wear.

Diane!!! I totally love those shirts! I really love your fabric choices and your appliques are just amazing!!! Now I want a Lego outfit... ROFL.

Totally love the cargo shorts on the easy fits too... and I happened to like those two fabrics together - there was enough contrast in the colors to be able to tell they are different fabrics, and also liked how you used the yellow on the top edge. Great job!

D~

 

[PurpleEars]

My daughter fell in love with Sleeping Beauty on our last trip, so I followed the tutorial for the Simply Sweet dress and made this today. She adores it!! It was a little nerve wracking at times, and I was afraid my needle would break because the fabrics got a little thick putting the skirt on at the end, but it really is lovely

This is beautiful! I am sure Aurora would love to see your DD when she has it on!

All great minds think alike!! I was thinking of this around Thanksgiving, to make for my neice. But with Xmas, I just didn't have time. Then after Xmas, I just didn't have time. Then I saw your bag, and thought I must have had a great idea, after all. But I didn't get to work on it until I got laid off from work. Coming home from JoAnn Fabric, the truck over heated on me, no cell phone. It was rain/snow out.

Sorry to hear about your job situation and your truck! Yikes! That must have been scary!

My most recent sewing....upcycling dress to skirt for DD....and then making her matching shirts. The long sleeved t is an IMKE from MCKL book. The short sleeve was a blank leftover from our trip...since it matched I wanted to use it so she'd have time to wear it before outgrowing it. The letter on the short sleeved is actually for a banner, not sure if I like the "I" but I was playing with the font.

finished set

A very nice set. It looks like your DD enjoys the new set very much!

Here are my newest projects. First are the Lego shirts that I started last week when there was a lot of discussion on here about Lego outfits. I made the Lego designs to go on the shirts. I was really happy with how these turned out. I made on for each of my nephews.

The backs are the same on both shirts. I made the Lego man on the backs. Then I did 4 different faces for the fronts.

I just did this Buzz Lightyear outfit for an old friend from high school's nephew. He is a very tall and thin boy so her sister has trouble finding clothes that fit him right.

I added cargo style pockets to a pair of easy fit shorts. I liked how they turned out but I wish I had used a solid colored fabric instead of the second Buzz print.

I am definitely going to do the cargo style pockets again. I think it makes the shorts less pajama-ish and more daytime wear.

Wow! It's a good thing DH didn't see the pics of your shirts or he'd probably want me to make him something similar. The cargo style pockets is a neat idea, I will have to keep that idea for future projects.

 

[mphalens]

Thanks for the compliments on my Pirate Outfits

There has been just fabulous piece after fabulous piece on here!!! Loving it!

I forgot to take pictures of the Star Wars pjs I did for my boys this afternoon... it was PJ Day at their dance studio and I hadn't found the time to sew these up... until I saw their sad little faces when i said I didn't think I'd get them done in time . . . 1 hr later and I had two very happy boys and we were off to class

I also sewed up some Valentine's shirts for the two of them. Phalen wore his today because our Homeschool Co-op had its party today. Finn will wear his tomorrow for his preschool party.

Phalen's:

Finn's (front):

Finn's (back):

I promise pictures of the jammies and the boys in their shirts soon!

 

[weluvdizne]

A few pics ---

The camp shirts turned out great! your DD and her outfit are really cute. Love the horse. I think that the wording being offset makes it look really Pooh-ish" I'm sure the BG family loved the gifts.

Very cute set and how cute is your dd!!! Adorable.

Phalen's:

Finn's (front):

Finn's (back):

I promise pictures of the jammies and the boys in their shirts soon!

Don't you love those sad little faces.... you're a good mom to whip them up so fast for the boys! Great job on the V-Day outfits. Whatever you used for the Kiss is perfect. Looks authentic!

 

[mphalens]

Don't you love those sad little faces.... you're a good mom to whip them up so fast for the boys! Great job on the V-Day outfits. Whatever you used for the Kiss is perfect. Looks authentic!

Thankfully they were already cut out!!! I couldn't have whipped them up that fast otherwise!!!!

The kiss is a silver pleather from Jo-Ann's! It comes in silver or gold

 

[KDilly]

Those look great!!!

 

[tinkbell13]

What a great idea for upcylcing the dress. Your DD is very cute too! Love the shots of the sewing closet. Now I really have to get my sewing area set up!

Love the Lego shirts! I can't show my DS these or I will have another request added to my list for him. I never thought about adding pockets to the pants to make them look more like shorts. I know about tall, skinny kids and how hard it is to find clothes that fit them.

Those shirts are so cute! Great job on them! The silver is perfect on the kiss.

 

[Meshell2002]

Thanks for the compliments on my Pirate Outfits

There has been just fabulous piece after fabulous piece on here!!! Loving it!

I forgot to take pictures of the Star Wars pjs I did for my boys this afternoon... it was PJ Day at their dance studio and I hadn't found the time to sew these up... until I saw their sad little faces when i said I didn't think I'd get them done in time . . . 1 hr later and I had two very happy boys and we were off to class

I also sewed up some Valentine's shirts for the two of them. Phalen wore his today because our Homeschool Co-op had its party today. Finn will wear his tomorrow for his preschool party.

Phalen's:

Finn's (front):

Finn's (back):

I promise pictures of the jammies and the boys in their shirts soon!

I love the kisses shirt the best!......wish I had thought to do stuff like that for DS before he got too old for them...he's 5 but looks 7

Marianne- DS tested for magnet kindergarten last week. If he doesn't get in I may need homeschool info from you. DS can already read. I can't in good faith put him in regular school because I know they will not know what to do with him. Public schools here other than magnet are very poor performing and as a result competition is fierce. I found out some time in March.

 

[babynala]

My most recent sewing....upcycling dress to skirt for DD....and then making her matching shirts. The long sleeved t is an IMKE from MCKL book. The short sleeve was a blank leftover from our trip...since it matched I wanted to use it so she'd have time to wear it before outgrowing it. The letter on the short sleeved is actually for a banner, not sure if I like the "I" but I was playing with the font.

the orginal dress....too small with a hole by the flower. I'm going to make a clippie out of the flower later.

DD loves knits....she happily tried it on and modeled for me when I showed it to her.

you're never too young to learn how to serge!

Your upcycle is so pretty. Good thing you made two shirts because seeing the look on your DD's face makes me think this set will be getting lots of wear. What a great sewing space you have and now that your DD can do all your serging I'm sure you will be able to make tons of stuff

Thanks for the compliments on my Pirate Outfits

There has been just fabulous piece after fabulous piece on here!!! Loving it!

I forgot to take pictures of the Star Wars pjs I did for my boys this afternoon... it was PJ Day at their dance studio and I hadn't found the time to sew these up... until I saw their sad little faces when i said I didn't think I'd get them done in time . . . 1 hr later and I had two very happy boys and we were off to class

I also sewed up some Valentine's shirts for the two of them. Phalen wore his today because our Homeschool Co-op had its party today. Finn will wear his tomorrow for his preschool party.

Phalen's:

Finn's (front):

Finn's (back):

I promise pictures of the jammies and the boys in their shirts soon!

The shirts came out great. I'm sure will be getting lots of Kisses today! I'm sure you made your boys very happy by making their PJ pants in time.

 

[tofubeast]

You guys all have mad mad skillz!!!! Seriously, these outfits etc are just amazing. I always enjoy peeking at this thread and dreaming of a day that I could post something too.

I don't know how to sew though. I have thought about picking it up, especially since I have a young child. My mom lives near by and she could show me how to sew. I don't want to dare hijack this thread, but I have a question and if you could PM a response (rather than posting here), I would so appreciate it. My question, what would be a good sewing machine for a newbie that isn't insanely expensive, but will do the job and do it well. Would love to have your advice via PM.

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks for all the compliments on the camping shirts They stitched out fairly well except my dd's is off a bit on the font and none of the other shirts are off (Never mind my hoop came unlatched at one clip while stitching, but it wasn't the point of doing the font). My inbox is suddenly being filled with a free design to download each day and I think it came from the site where I got the design from though I'm a bit perplexed Last week it was Disney designs! All embroidery, but some cute ones. I even have a Disney font now! I worked all day yesterday so I missed the free Harry Potter font

My daughter fell in love with Sleeping Beauty on our last trip, so I followed the tutorial for the Simply Sweet dress and made this today. She adores it!! It was a little nerve wracking at times, and I was afraid my needle would break because the fabrics got a little thick putting the skirt on at the end, but it really is lovely

That is so pretty! I hope you post another pic of it being modeled.

My most recent sewing....upcycling dress to skirt for DD....and then making her matching shirts. The long sleeved t is an IMKE from MCKL book. The short sleeve was a blank leftover from our trip...since it matched I wanted to use it so she'd have time to wear it before outgrowing it. The letter on the short sleeved is actually for a banner, not sure if I like the "I" but I was playing with the font.

the orginal dress....too small with a hole by the flower. I'm going to make a clippie out of the flower later.

finished set

DD loves knits....she happily tried it on and modeled for me when I showed it to her.

you're never too young to learn how to serge!

Sewing supply closet door view

Side view.....it was a walk in so I found cubbies to store some of the fabric (the rest is in a big box behind the file cabinet!

More pics of sewing area later.....the shelves next to the cutting table need a little straightening

Great idea making the dress into the skirt -- you now have my head spinning for a couple of old dresses of dd's! You dd is darling ANd your sewing space is really nice. I was admiring your nice, neat rack of thread. Mine is nicely organized by color, but I have bobbins with it and threads unwinding all over the place. Need to make a trip to the hardware store for some clear tubing to put over everything.

Here are my newest projects. First are the Lego shirts that I started last week when there was a lot of discussion on here about Lego outfits. I made the Lego designs to go on the shirts. I was really happy with how these turned out. I made on for each of my nephews.

The backs are the same on both shirts. I made the Lego man on the backs. Then I did 4 different faces for the fronts.

I just did this Buzz Lightyear outfit for an old friend from high school's nephew. He is a very tall and thin boy so her sister has trouble finding clothes that fit him right.

I added cargo style pockets to a pair of easy fit shorts. I liked how they turned out but I wish I had used a solid colored fabric instead of the second Buzz print.

I am definitely going to do the cargo style pockets again. I think it makes the shorts less pajama-ish and more daytime wear.

Fabulous lego shirts but I am in awe of the shorts with the cargo pockets. I just recently bookmarked a tut for adding pockets to shorts but it was side pockets and a smaller cargo pocket and I like yours much better. May I case you for an upcoming BG (just the pockets, different theme to the shorts)? I just LOVE yours!

I forgot to take pictures of the Star Wars pjs I did for my boys this afternoon... it was PJ Day at their dance studio and I hadn't found the time to sew these up... until I saw their sad little faces when i said I didn't think I'd get them done in time . . . 1 hr later and I had two very happy boys and we were off to class

I also sewed up some Valentine's shirts for the two of them. Phalen wore his today because our Homeschool Co-op had its party today. Finn will wear his tomorrow for his preschool party.

Phalen's:

Finn's (front):

Finn's (back):

I promise pictures of the jammies and the boys in their shirts soon!

Really cute but I have to say I can't believe your ds will wear a pink heart! I couldn't even get my ds to wear a plain red shirt today (he was already dressed so I guess it would have been too much work for him to change). I can't wait to see the pj's. Our Joann's does not have any of the SW fabric -- which is fine b/c my kids don't like SW and I would only buy it for BGs and I promised I would only do BGs with fabric on hand (except of course for that which I bought today!).

Marianne- DS tested for magnet kindergarten last week. If he doesn't get in I may need homeschool info from you. DS can already read. I can't in good faith put him in regular school because I know they will not know what to do with him. Public schools here other than magnet are very poor performing and as a result competition is fierce. I found out some time in March.

Sticking my nose in -- fab that your ds tested for magnet. I don't know where you live but we ended up doing Montessori for our kids and they let the child work at their own pace -- many were readers in K, some were not -- didn't matter, each child did their work at their level. We are fortunate that our current school is economically priced as I know in some areas they are quite expensive, but if finances allow I would recommend you go tour some (go to more than one -- some are much better than others and make sure they are certified as anyone can call themselves Montessori).

 

[mphalens]

I love the kisses shirt the best!......wish I had thought to do stuff like that for DS before he got too old for them...he's 5 but looks 7

Marianne- DS tested for magnet kindergarten last week. If he doesn't get in I may need homeschool info from you. DS can already read. I can't in good faith put him in regular school because I know they will not know what to do with him. Public schools here other than magnet are very poor performing and as a result competition is fierce. I found out some time in March.

Just let me know what info you need. I have to say, the longer we homeschool the more I like it and the easier it gets

 

[Meshell2002]

Great idea making the dress into the skirt -- you now have my head spinning for a couple of old dresses of dd's! You dd is darling ANd your sewing space is really nice. I was admiring your nice, neat rack of thread. Mine is nicely organized by color, but I have bobbins with it and threads unwinding all over the place. Need to make a trip to the hardware store for some clear tubing to put over everything.


Sticking my nose in -- fab that your ds tested for magnet. I don't know where you live but we ended up doing Montessori for our kids and they let the child work at their own pace -- many were readers in K, some were not -- didn't matter, each child did their work at their level. We are fortunate that our current school is economically priced as I know in some areas they are quite expensive, but if finances allow I would recommend you go tour some (go to more than one -- some are much better than others and make sure they are certified as anyone can call themselves Montessori).

I actually have 3 thread racks (2 embroidery and 1 sewing)....but I keep my bobbins in the storage area that my machine has for them (at least the basics....extras/ weird colors are in the closet in one of the plastic drawer things that also holds my hand embroidery and specialty threads)

Before we re did the closet I had it all piled in boxes in the hall closet.....I had to dig through everything every new project....needless to say I'm faster at starting things now and I know what I have so nothing gets wasted or purchased twice.

There is a daycare- to K Montessori here but that's where they stop. 10K is the going rate for private full day K....I have a hard time considering that for kindergarten....it's like college tuition! Plus since DH is civil service....we are waiting to see what next year holds for us in the department of his current position being dissolved (they may recreate a position or offer him a transfer).

Just let me know what info you need. I have to say, the longer we homeschool the more I like it and the easier it gets

I know several home schoolers....and they all say that, but I'm leary of losing the time I can run errands, make apts for myself, ect. The homeschoolers I know have family that lives near them....we do not.

 

[mphalens]

I know several home schoolers....and they all say that, but I'm leary of losing the time I can run errands, make apts for myself, ect. The homeschoolers I know have family that lives near them....we do not.

Well, I only have one cousin that is anywhere nearby and we never see them, so I might as well not have family nearby.

Pretty much I've just adapted to taking Phay with me to run errands... appointments for myself, well, I guess if I needed to make one I'd either make it for when DH wasn't working or I'd make sure Phalen had work he could sit and do. I've always been careful to have at least SOME of his school work be "portable"...

As far as time for myself - well, I've been known to leave the house after dinner and go to the bookstore or Target alone

 

[chellewashere]

Urgh I give up. I was trying to multi quote and have no clue what happened to anything!!!

Lets see if I can remember...if I miss anyone I am so sorry.

Love the pirate skirt outfit. My DD saw that and just screamed thats the one I want for when I meet MY Jack Sparrow again so I will be totally CASEing that one

Camping outfits turned out super cute and what a great idea

Love the recycle skirt idea..that came out fantastic, Jealous of your room

Belle bag..over the top adorable. I want one for myself

Smocking WOW

Sleeping beauty dress is beautiful.

I am attempting my first Insa this week YAHOOO right now I am just starting to do the embroidery on the panels and I bought extra fabric so if I screw it up I will be ok this time around

 

[chellewashere]

Thanks for the compliments on my Pirate Outfits

There has been just fabulous piece after fabulous piece on here!!! Loving it!

I forgot to take pictures of the Star Wars pjs I did for my boys this afternoon... it was PJ Day at their dance studio and I hadn't found the time to sew these up... until I saw their sad little faces when i said I didn't think I'd get them done in time . . . 1 hr later and I had two very happy boys and we were off to class

I also sewed up some Valentine's shirts for the two of them. Phalen wore his today because our Homeschool Co-op had its party today. Finn will wear his tomorrow for his preschool party.

Phalen's:

Finn's (front):

Finn's (back):

I promise pictures of the jammies and the boys in their shirts soon!

Love the way he looks in this. Came out fantastic!!!!!!

 

[cogero]

I am on my phone and can't quote. So much. Cuteness love the kiss shirts and upcycle . Also love the shorts with a cargo pocket did u follow a tutorial

 

[dianemom2]

Diane!!! I totally love those shirts! I really love your fabric choices and your appliques are just amazing!!! Now I want a Lego outfit... ROFL.

Totally love the cargo shorts on the easy fits too... and I happened to like those two fabrics together - there was enough contrast in the colors to be able to tell they are different fabrics, and also liked how you used the yellow on the top edge. Great job!

D~

Thanks! You always do such a great job picking fabrics so it is extra nice that you think that the shorts look ok.

I broke my no new fabric rule to buy the solid fabrics for the Lego shirts. I was very lucky and already had the fabric with the squares on it. I knew as soon as I went through my stach that I HAD to use that fabric for the Lego shirt that I had imagined.

Wow! It's a good thing DH didn't see the pics of your shirts or he'd probably want me to make him something similar. The cargo style pockets is a neat idea, I will have to keep that idea for future projects.

I saw the pictures of your husband's Lego creations. You are definitely going to have to make him a Lego shirt at some point. His creations are absolutely amazing! I was very happy with the addition of the pockets to the easy fit shorts. I am definitely going to do that again.

Love the Lego shirts! I can't show my DS these or I will have another request added to my list for him. I never thought about adding pockets to the pants to make them look more like shorts. I know about tall, skinny kids and how hard it is to find clothes that fit them.

My kids are both quite short so it was never an issue for us. When they were young, they were very thin and I was so happy when they started selling pants with the adjustable waist. Now they have fulled in some and are starting to get curvy so their pants stay up just fine.

I don't know how to sew though. I have thought about picking it up, especially since I have a young child. My mom lives near by and she could show me how to sew. I don't want to dare hijack this thread, but I have a question and if you could PM a response (rather than posting here), I would so appreciate it. My question, what would be a good sewing machine for a newbie that isn't insanely expensive, but will do the job and do it well. Would love to have your advice via PM.

Welcome to the group! This is a great place to learn how to sew. We have lots of people who were just starting out when they got to this discussion. In my opinion there are a couple of ways to go for a beginner sewing machine. You could search on Craigslist for a bit to find something used for a reasonable price. There are lots of very well made older machines that people find. The other place that people have bought beginner machines is at Walmart. They sell a couple of different Brother machines that are reasonably priced. Take advantage of your mom's knowledge. Sewing is a great skill. I wish that I had started sewing again when my girls were little and would wear frilly dresses.

My inbox is suddenly being filled with a free design to download each day and I think it came from the site where I got the design from though I'm a bit perplexed Last week it was Disney designs! All embroidery, but some cute ones. I even have a Disney font now! I worked all day yesterday so I missed the free Harry Potter font

Fabulous lego shirts but I am in awe of the shorts with the cargo pockets. I just recently bookmarked a tut for adding pockets to shorts but it was side pockets and a smaller cargo pocket and I like yours much better. May I case you for an upcoming BG (just the pockets, different theme to the shorts)? I just LOVE yours!

I have also been getting all the emails about the free designs for the last week. I didn't get any of them because I'd look at my email in the morning and then forget to go to the site when I had time later in the day. Too bad! And I just bought a Harry Potter font in December!

Glad that you like my cargo pockets. Go ahead and case away! I can't wait to see what you make! What did you find for adding side pockets? I originally started out thinking I would try and add those sort of slanted pockets in the front of the shorts but I saw the cargo pocket idea and I really liked it. I saw another idea where they added a cute band with a tie to the bottom of a pair of girl's shorts. I am hoping to try that very soon too.