Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[SallyfromDE]

So, I went to Jo Ann yesterday before work and while I was having my tear-away stabilizer cut I asked the Nice Lady what they did with empty bolts. She said they toss them in the recycling bin and asked if I wanted some! She said if I need more in the future I should come back in the afternoons, the later the better, because they take the empty bolts out at the end of the day. First thing in the morning they won't have any built up yet. I plan on cutting them in half so they'll fit on my shelves. Rather a neat and economical solution to my problem, is it not?

Better go. Our new doggy, Oliver is looking longingly at me. I think he wants a walk.

Type atcha later!

Lori in East Podunk

I think it might matter how long you expect the fabric to be on the cardboard. It has acetone in it and it will change the color of the fabrics. That why the comic boards came about. If it's going to be short term it probably wouldn't matter.

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I think of green for ariel. BUT I think the color combos you have look great and I thought Ariel when I saw it.

 

[cogero]

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

I am happy to hear your Dad is doing better. So sorry your vacation was so problematic. I hope your DH is feeling better too.

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

Awesome shirts

 

[dianemom2]

Oh my gosh, how awful! I can't imagine having all that happen! I hope your husband and your dad are on the mend now. So sorry all that happened during your vacation, it must have been so disappointing

I'm so sorry for all the unforeseen events that plagued your vacation. I hope your dh's foot heals rapidly and likewise wish nothing but the best for your Dad.

Oh man, that stinks! I hope your dad and DH are both doing better.

I am happy to hear your Dad is doing better. So sorry your vacation was so problematic. I hope your DH is feeling better too.

Thanks everybody! This was not our best vacation ever! My dad seems to be improving but time will tell. He seems to be recovering from the pneumonia but there are still other issues remaining.

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Love all the shirts you made for your little guys. They are going to be so cute at Disney!


I missed picking up the quote with the Ariel fabrics. I love the colors and I agree with everybody else that they look just right.

 

[Samar]

That's a great tutorial Itsy Bitsy! I'm afraid I need to start at the basics though. I don't have any sewing materials and need to learn how to sew. I know there are plenty of sites and videos out there but I was hoping there would be some information people would know here to help.

I know it sounds silly but buy some children's sewing books online to start with.

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-School-Projects-Kids-Will/dp/1603425780

Perfect for a beginner with lots of really easy patterns to follow I also bought the Brother Project Runway sewing machine from Wal Mart. After reading the manual, it is pretty easy to operate.

I am still a newbie but I have become a little more confident to experiment here and there

 

[VBAndrea]

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0231 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0225 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0222 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0057 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0007 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0219 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0196 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

Fabulous! The cars is one of my favorites (it reminds me a bit of a shirt I did for ds) and I love the patchwork Mickey one too! Fabulous buttons on the Cars shirt -- I tried finding those for my shirt and couldn't find any that weren't outrageously priced.

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I think that looks perfect -- like others, it screamed Ariel before I even read your question.

 

[pyrxtc]

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I thought Ariel as soon as I saw it. Perfect to me.

 

[McDuck]

I have got to get better about grabbing quotes. I've been checking from my iPhone app lately and haven't figured out how to multiquote, or even if you can. But, I've been admiring everything and love the finished Simplicity Rapunzel and the bowling shirts, especially the pirate ones. I hope I haven't missed any other completed projects by mention, but know that I looked at and loved all!!!!

Just got home a little bit ago from Hobby Lobby, and thought I'd mention that the McCall's patterns are 99 cents this week!!!!

I got the princess apron-style pattern that was posted earlier (thought it would be great for Dress Up for my DD), a Renaissance costume pattern I'm going to use to make a Merida costume for DD for Halloween, and a few other patterns.

Sewing-wise, I'm plugging away at Western costumes for an indie movie my brother is making this fall. I'm also plotting and planning out a Princess and the Frog outfit I plan on auctioning off to raise money for Team Gleason.

I'm going to try to do much better at keeping up!!!!! (I know, I say that all the time! LOL)

 

[tricia]

I have been eyeing everyones creations and sewing up a storm for our trip next month. I am really happy with how this one turned out, so I decided to share. We will be eating at Hollywood and Vine for the character meal. My oldest has requested a simple shirt with izzy, my son has jake. I made my youngest a dress. This is the first time I have tried to share a picture, hope it works!

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So cute.

I've watched these threads off an on for a while and always admired how awesome the clothes are and how hard everyone works. My wife and I (yes, I'm a guy), are interested in learning how to sew/knit/crochet. I'd like to be able to sew simple things and maybe some dresses for my 15mo DD. My wife has shown interest in crocheting.

For a guy who can't sew a button, can someone point me to the steps where I could sew a pillowcase dress for my little girl? I know that's a ton to ask but they seem somewhat simple and I need about the simplest goal to work towards. Any and all help is extremely appreciated.

I think I'm breaking a DIS Dads rule for being here, time to scoot off.

I would buy one of CarlaC's patterns from www.youcanmakethis.com They are like a pattern and a lesson all in one. The easy Fits, Portrait Peasant and Simply Sweet are all really easy.

Hi ladies!!

I am looking for a simple sundress to make and was wondering if you had some recommendations? I have the portrait peasant, but was thinking the simply sweet might work. Any other suggestions for easy to follow, quick to sew patterns? I have a ton of sewing to do for our trip and just opening up a few of my Simplicity patterns gave me a headache.

Simply sweet sounds like exactly what you need.

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!

Those are awesome.

Quick question: Does anyone know where I could find a pattern or tutorial to make Goofy's hat? One of my boys is obsessed with making everything green in our house into Goofy's hat. I thought I'd try to make him a real goofy hat.

I had a tutorial for a Cat in the Hat hat at one point. Let me see if I can find it. Found it already. I know it's not Goofy, but it could give you a start I'm sure. http://www.craftelf.com/Craft_elf_sewing_felt_top_hat_sewing_instructions.htm

 

[Darragh]

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

 

[smile5sunshine]

Whew I've got some catching up to do!

Sewing-wise, I'm plugging away at Western costumes for an indie movie my brother is making this fall. I'm also plotting and planning out a Princess and the Frog outfit I plan on auctioning off to raise money for Team Gleason.

I'm going to try to do much better at keeping up!!!!! (I know, I say that all the time! LOL)

Can't wait to see the finished thing! I think that's a great idea to sew something up and auction it off for fundraising.

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

That is super cute!

The Rapunzel dress is complete! I'm so happy with it!!!

This is Simplicity pattern number 2065 for anyone who didn't catch the last time I posted this in progress. I made it in size 7 for my six year old who is usually pretty true to size for her age...and it is a teensy bit snug...let's hope and pray she doesn't grow much in the next two months! The only changes I made to the pattern is that I omitted the underskirt and ruffle. Other than that I pretty much followed the pattern to a T.

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

Like everyone else said, I think the colors are just fine. AND the Rapunzel dress came out great!

Welcome! I have been teaching my two older sons to sew. Simplicity has some Learn to Sew patterns that have very specific directions including how to read the pattern itself. Pattern Review (sewing.patternreview.com) is a good wensite with lots of information and forums including one for beginners and another for men who sew. Good luck!


I just got back from a trip to PA, and my travel documents for Disney arrived - yay! 25 days til we leave and my ideas about sewing a few things for the trip have gone berserk, but at least I will have plenty to pass the time over the next few weeks.

Thanks for the tip on the sewing patterns. JoAnn's is going to have those on sale this weekend so I think I will find one or two to pick up.

HURRAY for being back and now I bet your machines are going to be SMOKING you'll be sewing so much. My "to do" list is still WAY too long for my comfort level given the short amount of time we have until our trips!

I know it sounds silly but buy some children's sewing books online to start with.

I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-School-Projects-Kids-Will/dp/1603425780

Perfect for a beginner with lots of really easy patterns to follow I also bought the Brother Project Runway sewing machine from Wal Mart. After reading the manual, it is pretty easy to operate.

I am still a newbie but I have become a little more confident to experiment here and there

Oh I'm glad to hear you liked that book. I just ordered it on Friday to start using with my girlies.

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

Sheesh you guys need a mulligan! Praying for your dad and your DH that his foot heals.

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

WOW those turned out amazing! I love how different all the shirts look. Great job!

I have been eyeing everyones creations and sewing up a storm for our trip next month. I am really happy with how this one turned out, so I decided to share. We will be eating at Hollywood and Vine for the character meal. My oldest has requested a simple shirt with izzy, my son has jake. I made my youngest a dress. This is the first time I have tried to share a picture, hope it works!

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Oh my gosh that dress is DARLING! I LOVE it!

Hi ladies!!

I am looking for a simple sundress to make and was wondering if you had some recommendations? I have the portrait peasant, but was thinking the simply sweet might work. Any other suggestions for easy to follow, quick to sew patterns? I have a ton of sewing to do for our trip and just opening up a few of my Simplicity patterns gave me a headache.

I haven't sewn it up yet, but I bought this pattern when they had the $5 pattern sale at youcanmakethis and I know it will be SUPER easy to sew up because it's just two pattern pieces (one for the main dress and then for the ruffle). AND bonus is it's reversible so two dresses in one shot!

http://youcanmakethis.com/products/author/MTAzOTM2MTA0NQ==/sunnydayfrock.htm

I'm back. We got back yesterday and had a great time but I think I may actually be "Disneyed" out for a while. Though we still have our mini trip planned over Columbus Day weekend.

I think our future trips we will go back to April vacation. Between the BTGs and the heat I can't take it anymore. They actually closed MK on the 4th.

I will post pictures soon.

So glad you were able to have a good trip even with the rough start, heat, and big groups. Can't wait to see pictures!

I finished DDs snow white dress. I went with CarlaCs peasant dress pattern, and made it a size larger than she measured just to make sure the seams wouldnt bother her and we got this:

She was quite happy, wanted to wear it NOW I think I may need to hide it so she does not ruin it before our trip...we have the princess dinner the first night and I plan on having her wear this

I was having tension issues with my mothers machine so I am glad this came out ok...and the machine my mother gave me has something wrong with it..the presser foot will not raise or lower and its a euro-pro which I cant seem to find much info on..and no good info but DH is willing to have it serviced I am just irritated with myself cause I gave her my little brother machine which worked great...
gonna go play with the tension on the bobbin in the other machine see if I can get it working better...I have t-shirts to applique and more dresses to make

The snow white dress is so cute! And doesn't your DD's smile just make it all so worth it! LOVE it! Ugh, I'm so sorry that you are having issues with the machine. My gma gave me a Euro-Pro too, but it's my back up machine so it doesn't get much use and I don't really know that much about it. Hope servicing fixes it.

Alert.... foot on sale for 1 cent. $4.99 shipping. Still a great buy !

Brother SA120 Gathering Foot by Brother

List Price: $14.99
Sale: $0.01
You Save: $14.98 (100%)

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-SA120-Gathering-Foot/dp/B002NR6QOM/ref=pd_sim_ac_1


Also, do Brother and Singer take different needles ? Does it matter ? What about bobbins ??

Ah, you are such an enabler! I must admit, the night you posted this I ordered one. Thanks for the heads up about the deal!



I haven't touched my machine since last week. I did buy some fabric for an outfit I have in mind for DS. But I've GOT to get busy in there because I'm quickly running out of time!

Sunshine

 

[smile5sunshine]

Oh I remembered one more thing I've been meaning to ask about....

Andrea or anyone else: Do you happen to know how Amy (4monkeys) is doing?? I've been wondering how their trip went and thinking about her a lot lately.

Sunshine

 

[phins_jazy]

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

Love this! Very cute.

 

[goteamwood]

Thanks everyone for the kind words about my shirts. I couldn't be happier with them. I think that my kids will be the best-dressed in WDW when we go. (Unless you are all there at the same time of course! Then we'll call it a draw.)
Of course I hope they won't end up in therapy someday because "My mom made us all these matching shirts and made us wear them at Disneyworld."

I had a tutorial for a Cat in the Hat hat at one point. Let me see if I can find it. Found it already. I know it's not Goofy, but it could give you a start I'm sure. http://www.craftelf.com/Craft_elf_sewing_felt_top_hat_sewing_instructions.htm

Thanks! I think the cat in the hat pattern could work. I am willing to give it a try. Considering my intended hat-wearer is 2 and not that discerning, I think it will be a hit. Yesterday he wore my camera bag around on his head saying that it was Goofy's hat:


IMG_0199 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

 

[VBAndrea]

Oh I remembered one more thing I've been meaning to ask about....

Andrea or anyone else: Do you happen to know how Amy (4monkeys) is doing?? I've been wondering how their trip went and thinking about her a lot lately.

Sunshine

She is back but I haven't gotten to talk to her. She came back with Alli sick and her 5 y/o with a fever. She spent her first week back at doctors and the hospital. Alli got well enough though to go to camp and Amy and clan drove her there yesterday. And now her 2y/0 spiked a fever I honestly haven't heard anything about their trip! I am hoping once everyone gets well we'll have a chance to get together. I want to see her pictures!

 

[TinkNH]

Thanks! I think the cat in the hat pattern could work. I am willing to give it a try. Considering my intended hat-wearer is 2 and not that discerning, I think it will be a hit. Yesterday he wore my camera bag around on his head saying that it was Goofy's hat:


IMG_0199 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

so cute!

 

[miprender]

QUESTION I did some applique yesterday and when I was looking at it later in some spots the stitching caused the fabric in the applique part to almost tear away...like the stabilizer...as if it made it perforated enough to just tear away. Any idea what I could have done wrong? Are you supposed to use a special needle?

That has happened to me too. I usually put some Fray Block on it to keep it from pulling. Since I've been using ballpoint needles I don't notice it as much but it still does happen.

I've watched these threads off an on for a while and always admired how awesome the clothes are and how hard everyone works. My wife and I (yes, I'm a guy), are interested in learning how to sew/knit/crochet. I'd like to be able to sew simple things and maybe some dresses for my 15mo DD. My wife has shown interest in crocheting.

For a guy who can't sew a button, can someone point me to the steps where I could sew a pillowcase dress for my little girl? I know that's a ton to ask but they seem somewhat simple and I need about the simplest goal to work towards. Any and all help is extremely appreciated.

I think I'm breaking a DIS Dads rule for being here, time to scoot off.

to the group.

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

Sorry to hear about your trip. That rain from TS Deb was unbelievable. But it sounds like you had it worst there than we did in Orlando.

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0231 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0225 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0222 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0057 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0007 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0219 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr


Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

Wow... great job on the bowling shirts. Someday I will muster the courage to try one.

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I immediately thought of Ariel too even before reading your whole post.

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

So adorable and I saw the pic of your GD wearing it. Just too cute.

Oh I remembered one more thing I've been meaning to ask about....

Andrea or anyone else: Do you happen to know how Amy (4monkeys) is doing?? I've been wondering how their trip went and thinking about her a lot lately.

Sunshine

I was wondering how she made out too. I think I posted here that I think I might have seen them at EPCOT the day of the horrible rain. But not sure.

 

[Samar]

Oh I'm glad to hear you liked that book. I just ordered it on Friday to start using with my girlies.

You all will enjoy it! The instructions are really easy to follow

 

[smile5sunshine]

Thanks everyone for the kind words about my shirts. I couldn't be happier with them. I think that my kids will be the best-dressed in WDW when we go. (Unless you are all there at the same time of course! Then we'll call it a draw.)
Of course I hope they won't end up in therapy someday because "My mom made us all these matching shirts and made us wear them at Disneyworld."


Thanks! I think the cat in the hat pattern could work. I am willing to give it a try. Considering my intended hat-wearer is 2 and not that discerning, I think it will be a hit. Yesterday he wore my camera bag around on his head saying that it was Goofy's hat:


IMG_0199 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

HA HA HA TOO CUTE!!!

She is back but I haven't gotten to talk to her. She came back with Alli sick and her 5 y/o with a fever. She spent her first week back at doctors and the hospital. Alli got well enough though to go to camp and Amy and clan drove her there yesterday. And now her 2y/0 spiked a fever I honestly haven't heard anything about their trip! I am hoping once everyone gets well we'll have a chance to get together. I want to see her pictures!

Well, that certainly explains why she's been on my mind! I will be praying for them. Hey, wait a minute! If you haven't talked to her yet, then how do you know all this stuff? Does she have a PTR or blog somewhere that I've missed? (don't feel bad if you can't share, as I know some people have privacy concerns and don't want random strangers to know the details of their lives!)

I was wondering how she made out too. I think I posted here that I think I might have seen them at EPCOT the day of the horrible rain. But not sure.

I DO remember you posting that, now that you mention it.

You all will enjoy it! The instructions are really easy to follow

Oh Goodie! When I was looking through the beginner sewing books geared for kids on Amazon, I had a lot of trouble deciding whether or not to pick that one.

I'm so excited! My open toed foot came in today's mail! I can't wait until the kiddos head off to bed so I can PLAY!

Sunshine

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

...but I'm all caught up on reading again! I've been MIA for over a month now. I think the last time I was here I was sewing for my WDW weekend. I'm terrible, I never take pics, but we had fun with all the matching t-shirts. I missed TS Debby at home, but she chased our cruise ship (not DCL) around the Bahamas. We missed a port due to rough seas, but it ended up being a good trip overall.

Lot's of wonderful items posted! I loved hearing all the sewing machine drama, and had to laugh about the sewing "rules"...as I read that I was sitting in my jammies (11:00 am!)barefoot, with laundry piled up and a sink of dirty dishes too. And no lipstick, but DH won't kiss me when I wear it, so whats a girl to do?

Teresa, I've followed the story of your loss on FB a bit, my prayers go out to you and your family.


Amanda update...for those who weren't here for the original story, she is the 18 yo DD of a co-worker who broke her neck in a trampoline accident...She spent a month in rehab and came home last week! She still has some difficulty on the right side, but can walk using a walker! Her right hand still frustrates her but all the medical people say her abilities are nothing short of a miracle. Normally one wouldn't make this much progress so fast, she's at the point most people with similar injuries are after 6 months of extensive therapy. She'll continue with OT & PT, but here at our local hospital.

Looking forward to being around a bit more!

 

[Fruto76]

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0231 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0225 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0222 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0057 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0007 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0219 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0196 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

Love them all! Great job!

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I think they are perfect for Ariel! I personally would not use a "greener" green. Can't wait to see it done!

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

Super cute! Hope we get to see an in action picture!