I'm back home from my brother's wedding and just catching up so here goes and I hope I don't miss anyone, I had way too many pics in here so I had to cut some back, sorry.
I may not have much time this week to go through all my pictures from the wedding, I have Jury duty tomorrow. My camera got passed around to several people during the wedding and there are no good pictures of the sashes I made but as soon as I can get ahold of my dad's memory card I will be able to post those. I also ended up making the bouquets when I got down there so I will leave you hanging with a cheesy picture of me with a not so great shot of my bouquet because of the sun untill I can get the better pics.
Glad you had a good time. The flower arrangements look great!
Patterns I picked up at the show:
I had a little two much fabric fun this month...
(yes, both bins= fabric I bought in June, but half of it is from the Patsy Aiken outlet and they will not be open again until fall.)
My sewing area - new white/green cabinet and new white chair - IKEA - less than $100 total - huge difference!
My current project - a London/Olympic/Epcot themed halter dress:
The bus and Mickey with flags took 5 hours to stitch out. but I love it! The pattern is Ventura by Farbenmix. I need to complete the construction and add a red plaid ruffle and red plaid bias for the halter.
I LOVE seeing everyone's sewing space. I am amazed that you get so much accomplished in such tight quarters, but that does give me hope that perhaps someday I can carve out a little niche for myself so I can leave things out and stop using the dining room table (I can't right now because I still have littles who wouldn't leave all my machines and notions alone!).
I am green with envy over your fabric. AND the patterns. There were a couple in there that I spied that I really like.
The London/Olympics dress is turning out great! but
on the time it took you to stitch out the bus/mickey! We're getting closer by the day!
I'm sorry the tropical storm is messing with your plans -- I know Michelle and Amy are caught in the rain as well. The thought of ponchos hiding all those customs they worked so hard on makes me
And speaking of sick, I am sorry about your dh. I hope he is on the mend quickly.
I also really like your new collection of patterns and your fabric finds. I can't believe you buy sooooo many patterns -- I often buy a basic pattern and then just alter it for variation (b/c I'm too cheap to buy oddles of patterns).
OH, it makes me so sad to think of Michelle and Amy not getting to use their customs. And I won't lie, now I am a nervous nellie that the same thing will happen to us! I knew we picked a prime hurricane season time to go, but that was practically the only time that worked for all the parties involved (we are meeting with 3 different units of the main family group). All I can do is cross my fingers and hope!
I am the same way about trying to limit the patterns I have. To keep costs down, I have tried to find basic patterns and style and then find tutorials or ideas on line on how to alter them so I get different looks. Although i will say that I have picked up my fair share of patterns when they go on sale for 99¢ at Joann's.
Okay, and dragging stuff from Judy's thread onto this one, just because it's easier to "talk" to you all in one spot but I'm glad you were able to resolve the house insurance issue. I HATE it when the mortgage company drops the ball on things like that. HUGS!
And my newest pattern... A Drawstring Backpack - which has yet to receive an official name. I've had this pattern drafted for months, but I just haven't had the time to even make a prototype - I have been swamped with orders. So, this week I had to make the prototype bag to a customer's specifications, and it had to be perfect because it was already sold. It was nerve-wracking, but I feel it was successful!
I did several modifications to a regular drawstring backpack so that it was comfy and practical for park touring. The first thing I added was quilted straps. I also made the back zippered pocket "hidden". Anyways - I am quite proud of this because it was totally new, and it went together just how I imagined it would.
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I'll head over to your TR to gush more over the backpack bag, but just wanted to say HI and SUPER DUPER JOB as always.
It turned out great!!!
I love the shorts and I am SERIOUSLY in love with the skirt. I want to make a skirt so badly, but I'm afraid of not having a pattern!! I don't know why.
Ok that is SO awesome. I'm really excited. I have an entire shoebox of these cones, and they are in all kinds of great colors and I checked and the thread all seems good. I sewed with some this weekend (not the cones, but the other thread) and it was in good shape. I'm totally going to get the stand now! I have a 40% off coupon now, but I can also wait until this weekend and use my VA card with it!!
Don't be afraid of not having a pattern for a skirt! they are SO easy peasy that you don't NEED a skirt. Most tutorials online will tell you exactly how to get the numbers you need for a skirt to fit YOU. Plus, most basic skirts are just a rectangle of fabric that is gathered at the waist. EASY!
AND YAY about the thread working well! That will be a huge money saver.
Took advantage of my husband's off days this weekend to put together two more shirts for my little guys. I think the bowling shirt pattern is versatile enough that even if that is the only pattern I use the shirts will look different enough as to not be too repetitive.
I love these because they are bright and fun, and my kids love Tigger. I got this fabric for $2.99/yard last week at Hancock Fabrics, and used the same green I used for the Buzz Lightyear shirts. Going to take a break from bowling shirts and work on something else for a while, but I thought taking advantage of my momentum was a good idea since I have now decided to make LOTS of shirts, 2 of each.
LOVE the Tigger shirts and I'm sure your boys will too. You are doing such an amazing job with these. And I would have reused the same green fabric too. I've sort of made it a challenge to use up bits of fabric and buy as little as I can.
We'll we are on vacation and Tropical Storm Debby has messed up our plans. We ended up going to visit my in-laws in Sarasota first to wait out Debby. We'll head to the Keys at the end of the week. Hopefully we will be able to avoid having bad weather down there since we changed our plans. It worked out better too because DH got sick on the way down here. He's had a couple of days to recover now and is starting to feel better. Tomorrow if he isn't completely better I'm making him go to the clinic and see the dr.
Just wanted to offer a big HUG and prayers that the rain will slack off so you all can enjoy your trip.
I have done tons of tie dye...including 20 shirts with hearts done the same as the mickey heads...perhaps I can help you trouble shoot? what kit were you using? what did you use to tie off the mickey heads? PM me if you want to chat...I have WAY more experience with tie dye than sewing!
ETA: this is one of many heart shirts I did this past winter :
There has been a miracle here at my house! I bought a pattern on YCMT for underpants that have no elastic...just use a cotton / spandex blend for leg and waist.... I tore apart an old tee shirt and tank and made maddie underpants that she LOVES because they do not hurt at all
They are not perfect because I don't have a surger to make the seams as pretty as the examples...but they cover everything that needs covering...I am so happy and plan to make more!
Wow I LOVE the tie dye dress! Great colors! And I didn't respond to this but I meant to but HURRAY HURRAY for finding an underroo pattern that works for your kiddo!
Cut out DS's pair of Mickey shorts today. I'm trying to decide if I want to add pockets to them or not. I'm leaning towards not because I really don't think he'll wear them outside of Disney (they will literally look like the britches Mickey wears) unless it's for a costume, and even then he shouldn't really need pockets.
Sunshine
Holy mother of pearl this thing is sweet. The only issue is I bought a sewing table a couple of months ago, granted my husband has not finished painting it yet. It is so hard not to go buy this thing, and just sell the unfinished table. Talk me down voices of sewing reason!
GO GET IT!!!!
