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

[billwendy]

That baby is just adorable!!

Lovely things posted- Im not quoting because the DIS is not user friendly for me right now!!! I get logged out all the time, its so frustrating!!! But Im always lurking!!! lol

We are doing pretty well for Justin's Star Wars Big give!! If anyone else would like to help, we could use it!! Both things that are hand made, and pixie dust would be awesome!!! Also, if anyone would like to send a petti for the little 4 year old (Wears a 5) it would be awesome - she is such a girly girl, and mom is having so much fun with her since they adopted her - she only had boys before, so is injoying all the girly stuff!! Could use some more bows and stuff for little Callie too!!! THanks for considering it everyone!!!!!! And, if you havent jointed the big give before, we'd LOVE to have you!!!!! Please come and check it out - you can click on the picture in my siggy or anyone elses to be taken to the boards!!

 

[tinkbell13]

Very nice for your first attempt!

Introducing Caroline Paige.. She was 5lbs 15oz and 17in long.

So precious! And I absolutely adore the name!

Love the pj's, especially Curious George.

That dress should look quite lovely in those fabrics. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I was thinking you could do that when I first saw the picture! I'm with so many others in that I would have done the same thing. Love the fabric and I think it turned out great.

Very nice!

 

[Yoshiandi]

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

 

[ncmomof2]

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

 

[PurpleEars]

OK, here ist goes. Here's my first real sewing attempt (I don't count the SLR camera strap). It is seriously flawed, I flipped the length/width when cutting the bodice pieces, figured that out with shirt #2. So this turned out a little narrow and longer than it was supposed to. This will be 'donated' for my co-workers daugther and I will be making a new Tink shirt (same pattern, purple Tink fabric) for DD.

The pattern/tutorial if from toosweetpatterns on Etsy. Super easy and super cute. I got the tutorial for sizes 6-12, thinking DD will be in size 6 when we head to Disney (yes, I am getting a big head start).

Here goes my first picture post too. Hope it's not ginormous!

Looks great for a first project. Too bad it didn't quite turn out to be the right size, but at least you found a good home for it. I am sure the next one will be perfect! (By the way, we like BIG pictures here!)

I am busy working on finishing up Dorothy today. All I have left are straps. I'm going to sew them but not place them on the dress until I have dd here to try it on. The straps extend at an angle down the bodice so I'd rather pin them with her modeling the dress instead of guessing. And I need two big white buttons for at the waist band. Walmart had them but I thought I'd see if Hancocks or Joanne's had them on sale but no such luck. Back to Walmart it is -- and two buttons will cost almost as much as a yard of the fabric! And I still need to see if fleece is on sale somewhere for the lion's mane (the boy playing the lion is a good friend of Ben's and he has also happens to have a crush on Alexa).

Our duck is behaving very strange today -- she has been out of her nest all morning (the dogs are very excited watching her -- from inside the house!) which makes me wonder if it's hatch day. Today is the dog's birthday so it would be neat to have ducklings share their b-day. I hope to get pics b/c I have a feeling she will move the ducklings soon for better feeding (though we should have plenty of tadpoles the way the frogs have been keeping us up!).

How annoying that the buttons are so expensive! Sounds like you have a busy household with your dog's birthday and potential new ducklings!

Thank YOU everyone for your prayers and thoughts! They definitely worked!![/COLOR]


Introducing Caroline Paige.. She was 5lbs 15oz and 17in long.

I got there just after she had her but unfortunately she's stuck in NICU for a week so I don't get to hold her or see her for myself. They said only Parents/Grandparents. I was completely bummed!! Then of all weekends, this upcoming one I'm going to Alabama for the Everything Applique Conference so I won't be able to go see her then either. BAH HAMBAUGH. Tho, I talked to my brother today and all is well...Both girls are doing great!

Thanks for letting me share my joy with you ladies and again, I really appreciate all the prayers. I have so many projects I need to get back to work on and so many pages to catch up too.. Everything I saw was just precious!

Awww, isn't she a beauty?! I am glad to hear that the family is doing well and Caroline came in at a good weight. Too bad you don't get to hold her or to see her in person. I am sure you will get lots of opportunities when you get back from the conference!

I got some PJ's done last week for a lady that is local to me and wanted these and then a Vida for her daughters 1st B-Day in July. Haven't gotten the Measurements for her chest to do the Vida yet, but here are the Pyjamas.

These PJ's are super cute!

As soon as my fabric gets here, I am going to start working on my next project, though its not Disney related ( memorial day dress) I am still excited nonetheless.
using this RB fabric

Wish me luck!! I need it.

I am sure it will be stunning when it is done!

OK, I have a bit of OCD I guess.... I had to go back and fix the buttons. I th

ink they look better

I would do the same thing too. Now it looks perfect! I can't tell it was your first bowling shirt!

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. I planned on bringin half the outfits because we'll have laundry machines this trip and I've made too much! Gonna be one outfit a day (or two)... just don't tell DH ok.

Here's the front:

And the back:

I loved making this dress! It came together so nicely. I still find though that for projects that take more than a day, I'm bored by the time I get to the finishing touches... oh, like hemming the skirt. Took me days to get around to doing it.

One thing left to make... I cut the pieces today and then realized I hadn't washed the fabric. Crud! I was so caught up on what fabric to use that I forgot to wash it. I figure since its already cut out, not a good idea to do it now. I think I"ll take my chances... but likely won't wash it til after DD wears it on our trip. Then at least if it becomes a mess, its after I get home....

Great job on the Marissa dress. It looks beautiful! (I am actually wearing the adult version of that dress right now!) I would go ahead and wash the other outfit after you finish making it. The odds of it shrinking is minimal (I have done it many times before) and you don't really want the chemicals on the unwashed fabric right next to the skin for longer than necessary.

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

Great job on the outfits. It's hard to pick which I like the most!

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

Wow! This is a lovely dress. I guess you may be looking at a Premier pass if you plan to go to both WDW and DL in the same year!

 

[MyCathryn]

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

 

[smile5sunshine]

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

Um, those are SUPER CUTE!!! Do you mind me asking where you bought the mickey-head key rings?

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

Aw they get so big SO fast, don't they? She looks just darling in the dress. Great job!

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

Looks like you've been quite busy! Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve.

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. I planned on bringin half the outfits because we'll have laundry machines this trip and I've made too much! Gonna be one outfit a day (or two)... just don't tell DH ok.

Here's the front:

I loved making this dress! It came together so nicely. I still find though that for projects that take more than a day, I'm bored by the time I get to the finishing touches... oh, like hemming the skirt. Took me days to get around to doing it.

One thing left to make... I cut the pieces today and then realized I hadn't washed the fabric. Crud! I was so caught up on what fabric to use that I forgot to wash it. I figure since its already cut out, not a good idea to do it now. I think I"ll take my chances... but likely won't wash it til after DD wears it on our trip. Then at least if it becomes a mess, its after I get home....

Oh I really like that dress. Do you mind sharing what pattern you used to make it? And I agree with whoever said to go ahead and wash the new project after it is sewn together. I would wash on cold and then hang dry. If you do that, I doubt it will shrink much, if at all.

My thought is to patch the back with fusible. Then since you said that the hole is kind of low, near the bottom cuff, maybe you could disguise it with some of that super jumbo rick rack or wide grosgrain ribbon in a color that coordinates with your accent colors in your skirt. Where you described the hole doesn't seem like a great place for a pocket or applique so covering it up with something would probably be your best solution.

Too bad you couldn't get what you needed at Joanns and use a coupon! I went in last week and bought a bunch of stuff at Joanns on their daffodil dash sale. I got some great prices too! Their clearance fabric was 50% off the marked down price, plus I got a couple of pieces where they offered me the last 1/2 yard and 7/8 yard at 50% off that price! Plus I had a coupon for 20% off the entire purchase!

Thank you for your ideas! The hole is actually near the SIDE seam, sort of in the middle of the skirt (don't ask me how I managed to make a hole there....it takes TALENT! ) I did do a fusible patch on the inside and I might fiddle with it a bit later to see if any little applique might look okay there, but honestly I think once I get some fray check on it, I would probably be okay leaving it alone. It's not a very large spot, and unless someone was looking for it, I doubt anyone would really notice it. And I keep reminding myself that while my DD8 will be happy to wear it at Disney, I don't know that she'd wear it once we are home...so we'll see.

Gosh, it sounds like you really made out at the Joann's sale last week! Surprised they didn't call the cops on you for getting such a steal! (Kidding of course!)

OK, I have a bit of OCD I guess.... I had to go back and fix the buttons. I th

ink they look better

Oh I'm glad you went back because it does look much better now. SUPER DUPER JOB and pat yourself on the back!

As soon as my fabric gets here, I am going to start working on my next project, though its not Disney related ( memorial day dress
) I am still excited nonetheless.

I am making the Ava knot dress

using this RB fabric:

Wish me luck!! I need it.

Oh I'm sure you will do JUST FINE with this dress. The fabric you picked is fabulous! I am totally crushing on pinwheels right now

I got some PJ's done last week for a lady that is local to me and wanted these and then a Vida for her daughters 1st B-Day in July. Haven't gotten the Measurements for her chest to do the Vida yet, but here are the Pyjamas.

Oh my golly I am in LOVE with the vintage curious George fabric and I think my heart just broke that I can't find it anywhere for sale! LOVE the sets!

Just chiming in...I've done it before.....the patch on the back w/ fray check and a pocket, decorative patch, or applique have worked for me....just depends on where it is, I have added extra appliques to balance out the look and make it look on purpose before too. Love the skirt! an embelishment would look like it was meant to be! such fun colors!

thank you for your suggestions. Once I get some fray check on it, I think I'll play around with some ideas and see if anything looks good.

Thank YOU everyone for your prayers and thoughts! They definitely worked!![/COLOR]


Introducing Caroline Paige.. She was 5lbs 15oz and 17in long.

I got there just after she had her but unfortunately she's stuck in NICU for a week so I don't get to hold her or see her for myself. They said only Parents/Grandparents. I was completely bummed!! Then of all weekends, this upcoming one I'm going to Alabama for the Everything Applique Conference so I won't be able to go see her then either. BAH HAMBAUGH. Tho, I talked to my brother today and all is well...Both girls are doing great!

Thanks for letting me share my joy with you ladies and again, I really appreciate all the prayers. I have so many projects I need to get back to work on and so many pages to catch up too.. Everything I saw was just precious!

WELCOME CAROLINE! She's such a cutie! Sorry you won't have a chance to get some snuggles before the conference, but hopefully you will get to make up for it afterwards!

I am busy working on finishing up Dorothy today. All I have left are straps. I'm going to sew them but not place them on the dress until I have dd here to try it on. The straps extend at an angle down the bodice so I'd rather pin them with her modeling the dress instead of guessing. And I need two big white buttons for at the waist band. Walmart had them but I thought I'd see if Hancocks or Joanne's had them on sale but no such luck. Back to Walmart it is -- and two buttons will cost almost as much as a yard of the fabric! And I still need to see if fleece is on sale somewhere for the lion's mane (the boy playing the lion is a good friend of Ben's and he has also happens to have a crush on Alexa).

Our duck is behaving very strange today -- she has been out of her nest all morning (the dogs are very excited watching her -- from inside the house!) which makes me wonder if it's hatch day. Today is the dog's birthday so it would be neat to have ducklings share their b-day. I hope to get pics b/c I have a feeling she will move the ducklings soon for better feeding (though we should have plenty of tadpoles the way the frogs have been keeping us up!).

Oh I can't wait to find out why the mama duck was acting strangely! FX for hatching day! Glad you are practically done with the Dorthy dress and SHEESH buttons sure can be expensive Can't wait to see the finished thing.

OK, here ist goes. Here's my first real sewing attempt (I don't count the SLR camera strap). It is seriously flawed, I flipped the length/width when cutting the bodice pieces, figured that out with shirt #2. So this turned out a little narrow and longer than it was supposed to. This will be 'donated' for my co-workers daugther and I will be making a new Tink shirt (same pattern, purple Tink fabric) for DD.

The pattern/tutorial if from toosweetpatterns on Etsy. Super easy and super cute. I got the tutorial for sizes 6-12, thinking DD will be in size 6 when we head to Disney (yes, I am getting a big head start).

Here goes my first picture post too. Hope it's not ginormous!

HURRAY for 1st projects! I would say it was a success! So far, EVERY project has been a "learning" experience for me, but I can tell I've progressively gotten better and I bet that if you stick with it then you will too!

I finally finished a Minnie Mouse themed peasant dress. Instead of using ties so the dress isn't so baggy around the waist...I decided to sew in a casing and pulled an elastic through it.


Minnie Mouse Peasant Dress by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

This is the back before I added the white rick rack....which I love...I got it last year at the Hobby Lobby when I was visiting my parents in Michigan. I haven't been able to find it this wide at Joann's here.

Back of Minnie Dress by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Sheila

Oh this came out really cute!

So, as promised, here are some of the things I've been working on . . .

Okay - now I'm off to stitch out the Avenger cuties I bought from JustPeachy so I can figure out how I'm going to make an outfit for Finn (he's super obsessed with superheroes!) . . .

YAY for sharing your busywork! I (along with everyone else) LOVE the Ninjago (I think I spelled that wrong) Hoodie! AND the soccer gear turned out great too! Oh and you are such a tease about the Avenger outfit...now I can't wait to see it!

I have some exciting news - my cousin is sending me a serger! My Aunt, who was a seamstress, was recently moved to a seniors' home and so my cousin has been rehousing my Aunt's sewing machines (she had 8 all told). I have no idea what it is or when it will get here, but I'm so happy!
I just have to figure out how it works once it gets here!

Hurray for the new serger! I am still getting the hang of using mine, but so far I like it (even tough I knicked the skirt I was working on....)


Sunshine

 

[Sandi S]

I got some PJ's done last week for a lady that is local to me and wanted these and then a Vida for her daughters 1st B-Day in July. Haven't gotten the Measurements for her chest to do the Vida yet, but here are the Pyjamas.

These are so cute! I have been making my older two sons knee length pajama shorts out of flannel - lost count of how many, but at least they are quick to crank out!

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. I planned on bringin half the outfits because we'll have laundry machines this trip and I've made too much! Gonna be one outfit a day (or two)... just don't tell DH ok.

Here's the front:

Close up:

And the back:

I loved making this dress! It came together so nicely. I still find though that for projects that take more than a day, I'm bored by the time I get to the finishing touches... oh, like hemming the skirt. Took me days to get around to doing it.

One thing left to make... I cut the pieces today and then realized I hadn't washed the fabric. Crud! I was so caught up on what fabric to use that I forgot to wash it. I figure since its already cut out, not a good idea to do it now. I think I"ll take my chances... but likely won't wash it til after DD wears it on our trip. Then at least if it becomes a mess, its after I get home....

I like how this turned out - pretty style and nice placement on the fabric.

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

I've made this pattern - one of my favorite Farbenmix patterns! I love the princess version.

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

I also want to know where the Mickey head key rings are from - they would be perfect for some projects I have in mind.

 

[miprender]

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

Everything is so cute. It's easy to become addicted isn't it

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

So pretty... and I like how you can see her reflection in your nice shiny floors.

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

Please tell where you got those cute little mickey rings.

 

[VBAndrea]

I got some PJ's done last week for a lady that is local to me and wanted these and then a Vida for her daughters 1st B-Day in July. Haven't gotten the Measurements for her chest to do the Vida yet, but here are the Pyjamas.

Fabulous! I love the appliques and coordinating fabrics.

OK, I have a bit of OCD I guess.... I had to go back and fix the buttons. I th

ink they look better

OCD??? Hmmm, so do you cringe every time you walk into my house?

Too bad you couldn't get what you needed at Joanns and use a coupon! I went in last week and bought a bunch of stuff at Joanns on their daffodil dash sale. I got some great prices too! Their clearance fabric was 50% off the marked down price, plus I got a couple of pieces where they offered me the last 1/2 yard and 7/8 yard at 50% off that price! Plus I had a coupon for 20% off the entire purchase!

Can't wait to see pictures of the Dorothy costume and of the baby ducks!

Diane, I hadn't even looked at either of my flyers (Hancock's or Joann's) until yesterday! I found some cheaper buttons at a different Walmart though. I finished the dress last night but need to have dd try it on over the blouse -- I may need to add just a wee bit of elastic under the arms to conch it -- hard to say. It looked fine over a t-shirt that she wore when I measured straps but over a naked body it was too loose -- the blouse is a thinner cotton than the t- so we shall see. She got sick of trying it on for me

The Lion is going to gel spike his hair for the mane so all I have to do is make something cute for around his neck and I saw some ideas on line using felt which should be easy and cheap. I also offered to make a felt heart for the play as the teacher has a plastic heart on the list and no one has signed up. So I think all I need to buy today is felt

Yesterday got stranger -- mama duck stayed out all day and daddy came by for THREE hours -- usually if we see him it's for ten minutes that he hangs around. At about 7pm she went back to her nest (we assue -- we didn't see her go in but the rock that overhangs the pond by the nest was wet. I checked this morning before walking the dogs and no one was out, but the rock was wet when I got back. I am thinking she must have some ducklings. I really can't go peek b/c I don't want to disturb anything. It's really cold today too -- hope she's keeping her babes warm.

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. I planned on bringin half the outfits because we'll have laundry machines this trip and I've made too much! Gonna be one outfit a day (or two)... just don't tell DH ok.

Here's the front:

I loved making this dress! It came together so nicely. I still find though that for projects that take more than a day, I'm bored by the time I get to the finishing touches... oh, like hemming the skirt. Took me days to get around to doing it.

One thing left to make... I cut the pieces today and then realized I hadn't washed the fabric. Crud! I was so caught up on what fabric to use that I forgot to wash it. I figure since its already cut out, not a good idea to do it now. I think I"ll take my chances... but likely won't wash it til after DD wears it on our trip. Then at least if it becomes a mess, its after I get home....

Lovely!! I would wash the other dress before your dd wears it. Just wash on cold and dry on casual and I doubt you will have any shrinkage problems. The chemicals in fabric scare me!

Lovely things posted- Im not quoting because the DIS is not user friendly for me right now!!! I get logged out all the time, its so frustrating!!! But Im always lurking!!! lol

We are doing pretty well for Justin's Star Wars Big give!! If anyone else would like to help, we could use it!! Both things that are hand made, and pixie dust would be awesome!!! Also, if anyone would like to send a petti for the little 4 year old (Wears a 5) it would be awesome - she is such a girly girl, and mom is having so much fun with her since they adopted her - she only had boys before, so is injoying all the girly stuff!! Could use some more bows and stuff for little Callie too!!! THanks for considering it everyone!!!!!! And, if you havent jointed the big give before, we'd LOVE to have you!!!!! Please come and check it out - you can click on the picture in my siggy or anyone elses to be taken to the boards!!

Did you clear your cookies? I know that's helped others.

I haven't even started my BG -- I use tear away (two layers) on my cottons and I ran out! I ordered on Sunday from Marathon so will get busy as soon as it arrives -- my first order from Marathon came quickly, my second order took forever. They haven't even e-mailed me an invoice yet so I fear this will be a slow one.

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

Everything looks great

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

Very pretty and Happy Birthday to your dd.

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

I love the little Mickey heads!

 

[dianemom2]

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. I planned on bringin half the outfits because we'll have laundry machines this trip and I've made too much!

Here's the front:

One thing left to make... I cut the pieces today and then realized I hadn't washed the fabric. Crud! I was so caught up on what fabric to use that I forgot to wash it. I figure since its already cut out, not a good idea to do it now. I think I"ll take my chances... but likely won't wash it til after DD wears it on our trip. Then at least if it becomes a mess, its after I get home....

The dress turned out great! It is so cute!

I am sure that what you cut out today will be fine. Especially if you aren't washing it until after you get home.

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

Love the key chains. I've made some with the exact same fabric. But not with the Mickey head key rings. Those are really cute!

 

[tricia]

Oh my golly I am in LOVE with the vintage curious George fabric and I think my heart just broke that I can't find it anywhere for sale! LOVE the sets!


Sunshine

My aunt gave me a few yards of it about 2 years ago. I think I only have scraps left now. And one pair of size 2 pj bottoms that someone asked to buy and then cancelled after I had made them

 

[DMGeurts]

I got some PJ's done last week for a lady that is local to me and wanted these and then a Vida for her daughters 1st B-Day in July. Haven't gotten the Measurements for her chest to do the Vida yet, but here are the Pyjamas.

These are super cute!

That looks awesome. Quite a few of us do this shirt without a lining. I did write up a quick how to about this a while back. Here it is http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41263798&postcount=1350

The only other thing I would say is that I think you may have placed your buttons further from the shirt edge than I do. Mine look more like this.

IMG_8397 by tricialee22, on Flickr

The placket doesn't overlap totally. (looks like my plackets are always on a busy print, so it's kinda hard to see)

I love this! I don't remember seeing it before...

OK, here ist goes. Here's my first real sewing attempt (I don't count the SLR camera strap). It is seriously flawed, I flipped the length/width when cutting the bodice pieces, figured that out with shirt #2. So this turned out a little narrow and longer than it was supposed to. This will be 'donated' for my co-workers daugther and I will be making a new Tink shirt (same pattern, purple Tink fabric) for DD.

The pattern/tutorial if from toosweetpatterns on Etsy. Super easy and super cute. I got the tutorial for sizes 6-12, thinking DD will be in size 6 when we head to Disney (yes, I am getting a big head start).

Here goes my first picture post too. Hope it's not ginormous!

Great job!

Thank YOU everyone for your prayers and thoughts! They definitely worked!![/COLOR]


Introducing Caroline Paige.. She was 5lbs 15oz and 17in long.

I got there just after she had her but unfortunately she's stuck in NICU for a week so I don't get to hold her or see her for myself. They said only Parents/Grandparents. I was completely bummed!! Then of all weekends, this upcoming one I'm going to Alabama for the Everything Applique Conference so I won't be able to go see her then either. BAH HAMBAUGH. Tho, I talked to my brother today and all is well...Both girls are doing great!

Thanks for letting me share my joy with you ladies and again, I really appreciate all the prayers. I have so many projects I need to get back to work on and so many pages to catch up too.. Everything I saw was just precious!

Congratulations Beth!!! She is just precious!

I think this looks nice! My first attempt over the weekend ended up something similar. I tried making a skirt, and it came out much longer and narrower than I was expecting. It looks like my daughter is wearing a pencil skirt.



Oh such a beauty, and her name is lovely!


As soon as my fabric gets here, I am going to start working on my next project, though its not Disney related ( memorial day dress
) I am still excited nonetheless.

I am making the Ava knot dress

using this RB fabric

Wish me luck!! I need it.

I love your fabric choices, it's going to be really cute!

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. I planned on bringin half the outfits because we'll have laundry machines this trip and I've made too much! Gonna be one outfit a day (or two)... just don't tell DH ok.

Here's the front:

Close up:

And the back:

I loved making this dress! It came together so nicely. I still find though that for projects that take more than a day, I'm bored by the time I get to the finishing touches... oh, like hemming the skirt. Took me days to get around to doing it.

One thing left to make... I cut the pieces today and then realized I hadn't washed the fabric. Crud! I was so caught up on what fabric to use that I forgot to wash it. I figure since its already cut out, not a good idea to do it now. I think I"ll take my chances... but likely won't wash it til after DD wears it on our trip. Then at least if it becomes a mess, its after I get home....

This is super cute~ I am not sure what to tell you to do about the fabric... I sure hope it works out, I'd just be careful if she plans to wear anyting under/over it, due to dye transfer.

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

Everything is adorable - I love the fabric you used on the Tinkerbell sundress!

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

This is adorable... I am curious what the back looks like?

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

Awesome! I love the mickey head keychains too!

D~

 

[Blyssfull]

My computer decided to update and restart in mid-multiquote so here's to try number 2!

Thank You everyone for sharing in my joy and your sweet words!!

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She's a beauty and I love her name I'm so happy that mommy and baby are doing well. So sad you don't get to cuddle with her yet though. She has a nice birth weight for coming early.

So how many thinks have you embroidered with her name on them today?!

Andrea- Are you coming to the meet in August? I ventured over to D~'s trip report and quickly got overwhelmed! I know y'all have been talking about it there.

NOTHING YET! Can you believe it?!?! Today is my mom's birthday so I've been working on some projects for her. (I'll have to post pics later). Plus I want to make her one of the blankets with all the birth details on it but me and SEU are going at it. It won't rotate my lettering so if anyone has any advice, I would appreciate it!! I need to bite the bullet and buy some software, I use it all the time...-fingers crossed- hoping maybe I win some at the conference this weekend. Or a machine. I'm not picky.

I got some PJ's done last week for a lady that is local to me and wanted these and then a Vida for her daughters 1st B-Day in July. Haven't gotten the Measurements for her chest to do the Vida yet, but here are the Pyjamas.

These are both adorable! Love both fabric prints!

I am making the Ava knot dress

using this RB fabric

Wish me luck!! I need it.

I really love this pattern. It looks like something I would feel comfortable trying too. Hope everything works out the way you hope. The fabric is great too.

Here's my latest addition to our May trip. Here's the front:

Close up:

And the back:

I loved making this dress! It came together so nicely. I still find though that for projects that take more than a day, I'm bored by the time I get to the finishing touches... oh, like hemming the skirt. Took me days to get around to doing it.

Super cute! I'm the same way about the finishing touches, etc...

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

These are great and your daughter is beautiful!

I have finally pulled out my sewing machines since Christmas to make my DD a dress for her third birthday. I can't believe she is already three!! I tried the Farbenmix WILLEMIENTJE dress. The zipper is not in properly, but it works

It is time to start planning my sewing for our DW Sept. trip. We are also talking about driving to Disneyland in the fall!!

She looks like she enjoys it. So cute!

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

I'm with everyone... the Mickey head key chains are awesome! Those turned out really adorable.

Sorry if I missed quoting anyone! It's back to the machine for me so hopefully I can have some pics of my own to share!

 

[waltfans5]

Super cute! I love the Marisa pattern.

 

[waltfans5]

The dress is beautiful and your daughter is a doll!

 

[VBAndrea]

Andrea- Are you coming to the meet in August? I ventured over to D~'s trip report and quickly got overwhelmed! I know y'all have been talking about it there.

NOTHING YET! Can you believe it?!?! Today is my mom's birthday so I've been working on some projects for her. (I'll have to post pics later). Plus I want to make her one of the blankets with all the birth details on it but me and SEU are going at it. It won't rotate my lettering so if anyone has any advice, I would appreciate it!! I need to bite the bullet and buy some software, I use it all the time...-fingers crossed- hoping maybe I win some at the conference this weekend. Or a machine. I'm not picky.

I plan on coming -- hopefully! I am hoping to come with just dd and we will be staying at Judy's house and going on a huge shopping field trip with Marianne My dd is so excited to have a sleepover at Lisa's! Of course, I haven't discussed any of this with dh yet -- hopefully he can take a day off work and do something fun with ds. We are chatting a little on D's tr only in hopes of getting D to join us! There's been a little chat on Judy's thread too and while I was in absence on Marianne's TR I saw my name threw around quite a few times. So right now it's Judy, Lisa, myself and Marianne for certain -- I assume you are coming too (YAY!!!!!) and hopefully D. We're also trying to talk Michelle into hitching a ride with Marianne. I swear I'm leaving someone out -- who am I forgetting???

I can't help you with SEU because I've never tried it but I've heard embrid is more user friendly. I will eventually likely break down and buy the one Ann has -- it just merges designs and I think you can do names with it too -- that's as far as I ever plan on going.

Happy Birthday to your mom!!! And Happy Birthday to Amy's ds too -- CHRISTOPHER IS TWO TODAY!

And this morning I saw a discarded egg shell by our duck nest so it looks like yesterday was the ducklings birthday (no sightings of them yet) so they share a birthday with my doggies

 

[ncmomof2]

This is adorable... I am curious what the back looks like?


D~

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Here is a picture of the back. It is not the best because of the lighting. There are three godets, so one is at the back. The twirl is big!

 

[newtexan]

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

these are really cute!

 

[Just*the*ten*of*us]

So cute!!

Oh..that should look really pretty with that fabric.

That dress should look quite lovely in those fabrics. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks! Hoping I can do the fabric justice

You ladies have inspired me.. I went nuts and made a ton of new dresses for my daughter.

Her new Tinkerbell dress:

Tinkerbell Sundress:

Animal Kingdom outfit:

Thanks for the ideas and I can't wait to start the next one!!

~Melissa~

You did just lovely! I agree these fantastic seamstresses are so inspirational!

Wow, this is stunning, I love the length!

I am sure it will be stunning when it is done!

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

I decided not to sewing any clothing for our trip this time... well so far I should say. So I made fabric keychains for the girls going. Just wanted to share. Simple project and super cute!!

These are so cute and useful! The mickey key rings are a fantastic touch!

Oh I'm sure you will do JUST FINE with this dress. The fabric you picked is fabulous! I am totally crushing on pinwheels right now

I would be lying if I said the pinwheels didnt play a major part in my choice of fabrics. I love them too!

I love your fabric choices, it's going to be really cute!


D~

I'm excited to find out!!! Thanks for the encouragement!