Disboutiquers Part 29 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[goteamwood]

I wanted to say thanks for all the opinions on an embroidery machine. We went to the Bernia store and they were kinda rude and not helpful at all. They wouldn't really tell us about any of the machines so we left. We went to get my moms old machine fixed and they sold Brother machines and we fell in love the second we walked in. The place had Disney stuff all over! I asked the lady about the machines and she was very helpful. She spent an hour with us showing us the different machines and what each one did. She showed us the 770 but my mom fell in love with the more expensive ones. So now she is trying to convince my step-dad she needs it.


I will hopefully be able to post some pics of some stuff she has sewn this week.

Glad the Brother dealer was better. I love my PE770 but the old codger who runs the local store (I got mine sight-unseen on Amazon.) was poo-pooing the 770 saying he would never sell it and you get what you pay for and giving me the hard sell for a more expensive machine. They had TONS of Disney stuff too, but it was all super pricey and all embroidery fills, no appliques, which I prefer anyway. I found all my resources for great patterns on this thread, or PM me and I can send you my list.

My little doggy is only 7 lbs. so I guess that a hawk could easily get her.

I think that the flowers on the shirts are very Hawaiian looking with makes it very cool for a boy's shirt.

I think I am going to have to watch my 7lb baby a little more closely when she is out in the yard. I always guessed that a hawk might be able to get her but I wasn't sure!

We've always had smaller dogs. The biggest dog I ever had was a 20lb basenji when I was in junior high school. She was a really sweetie but had hunting dog instincts. She loved to chase the squirrels in the backyard but never caught any. Until one day she chased a squirrel and it must have had a heart attack because it just fell over dead in front of her. The poor dog had no idea what to do and just ran away as fast as she could!

I think a nice medium sized dog might be in order if there is a next time. I loved my German Shepherd who died about a year ago, but man that dog shed his weight daily it seemed and he also got lots of critters, including a scuffle with a skunk WHILE I WAS PREGNANT as well as a baby rabbit during that time too. Nothing like that uneasy pregnancy stomach and the über sense of smell... yuck!

Am I the only one who has a great dislike of sewing on buttons? I always laugh when people see what I do and make the comment that they can't even sew on a button. I can but I really hate doing it. Its not the button holes, its the buttons. Yesterday I finally made myself sit down and sew buttons on the girls clothes. I did 16 buttons on 4 outfits. Done. Well that is until I finish the outfits I am doing right now because they too have buttons.

I don't mind buttons because my machine makes buttons and button holes really easy and really fast. However, I got cute, expensive decorative buttons for a couple of the shirts I made which were the post kind, not the kind with holes thru that are machine-able. I LOATHED hand sewing them on and evidently did a lousy job since my boys wore the shirts for pictures for about 30 minutes and lost a button within a couple feet of exiting the car. So if you see a couple of really cute pirates who have no buttons on their shirts roaming around Disney, that's us!

 

[VBAndrea]

Andrea- how much fabric does a knit dress like that take, say in a size 6? any ideas? I havent sewn with knit before???

I got the pattern She resent it as it apparently disappeared. A size 6 is 2.25 yards -- I'm surprised it's that's much, but I guess I really didn't take into account the fullness of the skirt. I'm willing to bet you could make it a bit less full with less yardage. Or like Diane said, you can do the skirt portion with cotton. Once you get the pattern she has an example of cotton on it.

So today is the big test day? I hope it goes smooth and painless and that you get some answers. I am keeping you in my prayers.

Hi Disboutique Friends,
May I ask that you all please pray for Wendy as she has some medical tests today. Wendy has always given so much to other with the Big Gives and cares to much more for others than she has for her own self.

Please if you would say a prayer for her today and let her know that we are all thinking and praying for her, it would be thoughtful.

Hi April! Good to see you -- where have you been? Are you one of those who deserted us and posts on FB now?

The neckline on a knit dress is really easy. Everybody is always intimidated by knits but to tell you the truth, I've found them easier to work with than most woven fabrics and certainly easier than taffeta and satins! You might try buyings some Fold Over Elastic for the necklines. It comes in really pretty colors and is easy to work with. I liked the new Ellie Inspired pattern because it could have a knit skirt or a woven cotton skirt. I think I could have figured this pattern out also, but I kind of wanted the pattern pieces for the skirt so that I didn't waste the more knit fabric which tends to cost a bit more.

My little doggy is only 7 lbs. so I guess that a hawk could easily get her.

We've always had smaller dogs. The biggest dog I ever had was a 20lb basenji when I was in junior high school. She was a really sweetie but had hunting dog instincts. She loved to chase the squirrels in the backyard but never caught any. Until one day she chased a squirrel and it must have had a heart attack because it just fell over dead in front of her. The poor dog had no idea what to do and just ran away as fast as she could!

I love working with knits too -- I was just clueless on the neckline but now that I quickly glanced at the pattern it looks like it explains fold over elastic as one of the options. I think it will be well worth the $5 I spent on it. Alexa loves knits -- now I just need to find some cheap knits and get that house sold -- and the house needs to sell soon or we will end up paying that lovely new tax that I've heard is being imposed in January

Do watch your little pooch around hawks!!!

The squirrel keeling over story is hilarious despite the fact that I am an animal lover and really hate to hear the of the squirrels shortened life. But the dog running away from it is too funny My non-hunting Shih Tzu caught a rabbit one day. Thankfully it was overall unharmed -- my neighbor took it as her dh is a vet (who was out of town at the time) and she took it in to the vet sub -- it had conjunctivitis and trauma and wildlife rehab took it.

Am I the only one who has a great dislike of sewing on buttons? I always laugh when people see what I do and make the comment that they can't even sew on a button. I can but I really hate doing it. Its not the button holes, its the buttons. Yesterday I finally made myself sit down and sew buttons on the girls clothes. I did 16 buttons on 4 outfits. Done. Well that is until I finish the outfits I am doing right now because they too have buttons.

Buttons are bad but snaps are worse. My snaps look like a first grader has sewn them on.

Finally joining back in. Its been a crazy couple months since our trip. Allison has been quite sick and in and out of the hospital. Been able to do some sewing and its been great to get a few things done. We started homebound school again and its been a trying time. Hope to be able to catch up on everything on here soon! So far what i have seen looks great!

Please tell me she has a new teacher this year?! We still need to find a time to catch up. Why is life always so hectic? Anyhoo, I hope this last hospitalization was the LAST!!!! I hope Alli stays healthier and out of the hospital. I will bring her some Ramen the next time I visit

 

[peachygreen]

IButtons are bad but snaps are worse. My snaps look like a first grader has sewn them on.

True - so very true. I don't do snaps anymore. Mine always look bad. Maybe I should get my 1st grader to sew them on. She might do better than I do. LOL

 

[dianemom2]

Am I the only one who has a great dislike of sewing on buttons? I always laugh when people see what I do and make the comment that they can't even sew on a button. I can but I really hate doing it. Its not the button holes, its the buttons. Yesterday I finally made myself sit down and sew buttons on the girls clothes. I did 16 buttons on 4 outfits. Done. Well that is until I finish the outfits I am doing right now because they too have buttons.

Last winter I finally ordered the button foot for my machine. It has made sewing on tons of buttons an absolute breeze! You should check and see if they make one for your machine. Mine cost about $2!

Or like Diane said, you can do the skirt portion with cotton. Once you get the pattern she has an example of cotton on it.


I love working with knits too -- I was just clueless on the neckline but now that I quickly glanced at the pattern it looks like it explains fold over elastic as one of the options. I think it will be well worth the $5 I spent on it. Alexa loves knits -- now I just need to find some cheap knits and get that house sold -- and the house needs to sell soon or we will end up paying that lovely new tax that I've heard is being imposed in January


Buttons are bad but snaps are worse. My snaps look like a first grader has sewn them on.

She has the pictures of the dress done with the cotton skirt on her blog too. The FOE (fold over elastic) is a breeze to use. Just make sure to stretch it slightly as you sew it or your neckline will be a little floppy. I've use the FOE on sleeve edges too. I hope you get that silly house sold soon! Maybe the new realtor will be the thing that does the trick!

I hate sewing on snaps. That's why I buy snap tape whenever I can get away with it. I'd like to get a snap press at some point too.

True - so very true. I don't do snaps anymore. Mine always look bad. Maybe I should get my 1st grader to sew them on. She might do better than I do. LOL

See my above comments about snaps.

I don't think I told you all but I had my PET scan today. I'll get the results tomorrow. Hopefully I will still be in remission!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Andrea- thanks for answering my question about the knit!!

Yes, today was Happy Barium Swallow Study Day!!! EWWWWWW that barium was awful!!! They made me drink it, but never made me eat anything with it which is my problem sometimes. Grrrrr - oh well....It came back looking good - next up is a Gallbladder function test to see if thats functioning properly. I have Reflux that isnt responding to the one medicine they have tried so far...lol....oh well - Just keep swimming!!! I am finding out how healthy I am!!! and have lost a ton of weight since the middle of August - lol....looking at the positive side, right

Meanwhile, I want to go to DISNEY WORLD sooooo bad!! I thought I had Bill talked all into it, but then he pulls the "I have a rather new job and used my vacation for Camp Promise".....grrrrrrrrr.....still trying to pursuade him into a few days!!!

 

[PurpleEars]

How scary! We had a coyote living in the field near our house. But I haven't seen it in several years. I know that there are coyotes living in the area. I usually go outside to supervise when I let the dog out. I am actually even a little worried that a large hawk could swoop down and take her. I've seen some hawks flying pretty low and checking her out.

Speaking of coyotes, we actually saw one on the side of a busy ramp to the intra-city highway on the way home last week. He was sitting there contently watching the cars go by.

Holy mother of pearl...we leave on Friday! I finished the "must have" sewing and embroidery last night. Now I just have to try and make a cute Halloween dress for me before we leave. Oh, and a couple of shirts that are not must haves for hubby and I. The kids are packed, just mom and dad left. I can't wait to go, but really don't want to start the dress, I am so done right now.

Do you ever get to that point before you leave? Just wish it was all done.

I hope you can get everything done. Just think, in just a few days, you will be on vacation and everything will be worth it!

Finally joining back in. Its been a crazy couple months since our trip. Allison has been quite sick and in and out of the hospital. Been able to do some sewing and its been great to get a few things done. We started homebound school again and its been a trying time. Hope to be able to catch up on everything on here soon! So far what i have seen looks great!

I am sorry to hear that Alli had been in and out of hospital. I hope she is doing better now.

I guess I didn't over think it on the flowers, I made these Tigger shirts for my boys and they have flowers. I don't think (hopefully.) they will be too damaged by them. I sort of like the hippie vibe they have. And the fabric was SUPER cheap at Hancock when I got it, like $3 a yard.


Also, my mom lives in Colorado and had a hawk take her dog once. I never actually met the dog since this happened when I was away at college and she had the poor thing only a couple weeks. It was some sort of tiny terrier pocket-sized dog, I don't remember exactly what type, but it was a terrible experience for her. She currently has a 4 lb shih-tzu who she keeps on a short leash outside because of the previous experience, even though the dog would stay right by her without. I have always had big dogs so we have had the opposite problem, big dogs catching the little creatures.

The way you incoporate the print so totally works for boys. (Whoa, I sound like Crush!)

Sorry it took so long for me to respond, but my daughter had her baby 5 1/2 weeks early and I've been away and just got back.

Congratulations on your grandbaby. I hope mom and baby are doing well.

I don't think it will happen. All I got when my DD saw it was EW! Why would I ever wear something like that.

I was told it would never be worn by her and it was all I could do to convince her to put it on for 2 seconds so I could see if I got the size right. perfect on the bust but the darts will have to be bigger on the stomach because their was too much fabric there. I got a giant Ew ! and an eye roll for the whole thing. 2nd thing I've made for her and neither will be worn so I guess I'm done making her things. Her BFF did think it was cute but not her style and thought my sewing was gorgeous and couldn't believe how good I've gotten with them.

I leave tomorrow and haven't finished packing yet. I've got a lot to do and not so much time left. I guess I should get back to it. Over packing is better than forgetting right ??

Oh I am so sorry to hear about her reaction to the dress. I thought it was really cute. Maybe she will change her mind on it (you know, they do change their minds in a flash sometimes).

I hope you will have a great trip. I used to be an overpacker, but now I just say, if we forget something, we'll just buy it. It's a lot less stressful that way.

Am I the only one who has a great dislike of sewing on buttons? I always laugh when people see what I do and make the comment that they can't even sew on a button. I can but I really hate doing it. Its not the button holes, its the buttons. Yesterday I finally made myself sit down and sew buttons on the girls clothes. I did 16 buttons on 4 outfits. Done. Well that is until I finish the outfits I am doing right now because they too have buttons.

Nope, I dislike hand sewing buttons too. I just use the machine to sew buttons on for me.

Buttons are bad but snaps are worse. My snaps look like a first grader has sewn them on.

If your snaps look like a first grader's work, mine are probably more like a 2 year old! I cheat and use no sew snaps when snaps are really needed. I have a big Crop-a-dile for grommets, snaps, and eyelets. I need to try snap tape one of these days.

I don't think I told you all but I had my PET scan today. I'll get the results tomorrow. Hopefully I will still be in remission!

I hope the scan results will show that you are still in remission.

Yes, today was Happy Barium Swallow Study Day!!! EWWWWWW that barium was awful!!! They made me drink it, but never made me eat anything with it which is my problem sometimes. Grrrrr - oh well....It came back looking good - next up is a Gallbladder function test to see if thats functioning properly. I have Reflux that isnt responding to the one medicine they have tried so far...lol....oh well - Just keep swimming!!! I am finding out how healthy I am!!! and have lost a ton of weight since the middle of August - lol....looking at the positive side, right

Meanwhile, I want to go to DISNEY WORLD sooooo bad!! I thought I had Bill talked all into it, but then he pulls the "I have a rather new job and used my vacation for Camp Promise".....grrrrrrrrr.....still trying to pursuade him into a few days!!!

I am glad that the barium swallow came back normal, though I am sure it was frustrating still not knowing what the cause of your problems are. I honestly don't recall what the barium stuff tasted like when I had to do it. I just remember standing there "posing" for the pictures. I hope you will have your answer soon.

Too bad about not being able to go to Disney World. Would it help your case if I told you that our end of the summer trip the last two years were what helped me through my sickest days?

 

[TinkNH]

We are back home...and I am having serious withdrawal

Sadly Maddie had a really really rough week and refused to wear several of the outfits I had made her, and the ones she did wear she fussed and cried except when we were on a ride or actively doing something. I did get a few pictures of some of the outfits tho....and I plan to not think about the yucky moments and just focus on the good stuff.

Ohana breakfast...note DDs face...

a change of dress improved her mood some

MNSSHP it started to rain shortly after this so I did not get many pictures

Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Jessie and Woody

 

[PrincessMickey]

It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go down the beach! You never know when your last beach day will be once you hit September. We went on the boardwalk for just a little bit to get Tim an Angry Birds Phillie's shirt for his birthday - I was soooo bummed I couldnt get a slice of pizza, I knew it wouldnt agree with me these days!!! It was nice because we brought Tigger too - my puppy will be 1 in a few weeks!!! I cant believe it!!! He is such a hoot - I am so thankful for him!!

If there is anyone who'd like to make a Tshirt for Noah's older brother or sister, it would be greatly appreciated!!! Their Big give is looking Great!! Jessica posted a new one today too for a little cutie pie!!!!

Glad you had a good day at the beach, and Happy early Birthday Tigger!

I am the proud new owner of a Singer Serger 14SH764

The sewing store was having a sale and we hadn't yet looked there after a bad experience before but decided to go it. Their cheapest model was $400 on sale for $379.99 not a big sale but after finally seeing the serger in action and talking to the saleslady who I gave the chance to talk me into a different one and she did not. I decided to buy it. She showed us the different models but remained pretty firm that the singer model would fit my needs as our first serger and still a beginner and it was not necessary to move up to a higher priced serger.

Heres hoping all works well. I have never gone in and just bought something without looking at the exact reviews on that model.

Next Step: Brother PE770
Erin

Congrats on the serger!

So this morning my husband woke up at 6 am to let the dog out. She scampered off the deck and next thing we knew she was squealing and yelping. It woke the whole house up (including the 2 girls we had here for sleepovers). My husband rushed out and got the dog because he thought that the fox had attacked her but it just turned out that the fox happened to be running through the yard. The vet thinks she either tore something in her leg or sprained her little, tiny doggy wrist. The x-rays didn't show any breaks thank goodness. She still won't put any weight on it and cries when her leg gets touched. We can't give her any pain medication because she can't tolerate it. The vet said that all she really needs is time and rest. I hope that is correct.

Yikes, hope she starts feeling better and heals soon. Luckily we don't have any pets right now for our fox. I have seen him snatch a rabbit or two though, which I admit is ok with me because the rabbits keeping eating out of my garden.

officially done! still need to finish sons hamish costume...

Looks great! You guys are going to be the best dressed there!

Oh Tami - that is sooooo scarey!!! So glad you got your doggie back!!

This morning was a little scarey here. We live right across the parking lot from a little local church. The Pastor (our neighbor Aaron) was walking across the parking lot and a man who was obviously under the influence of something jumped out at him - Im not sure if he hit him or not - I heard yelling and Tigger started barking - another man ran out of the church to help Pastor Aaron, but I didnt know what to do - I got my cell to call 911 but then the police pulled up - so sad....Yes, a church is a place that people can come to when they need help, but is there really a need to attack the pastor who could help you???? I feel like I should bake a plate of brownies or something and take them over to his family...they are doing a lot of good in our town, and I dont want this to discourage them, you know?

How scary. I hope he recovers quickly and continues to see the good in people in your neighborhood.

Holy mother of pearl...we leave on Friday! I finished the "must have" sewing and embroidery last night. Now I just have to try and make a cute Halloween dress for me before we leave. Oh, and a couple of shirts that are not must haves for hubby and I. The kids are packed, just mom and dad left. I can't wait to go, but really don't want to start the dress, I am so done right now.

Do you ever get to that point before you leave? Just wish it was all done.

Have a great trip!

Finally joining back in. Its been a crazy couple months since our trip. Allison has been quite sick and in and out of the hospital. Been able to do some sewing and its been great to get a few things done. We started homebound school again and its been a trying time. Hope to be able to catch up on everything on here soon! So far what i have seen looks great!

Nice to see you again. I hope Allison is feeling better and stays out of the hospital for awhile.

I guess I didn't over think it on the flowers, I made these Tigger shirts for my boys and they have flowers. I don't think (hopefully.) they will be too damaged by them. I sort of like the hippie vibe they have. And the fabric was SUPER cheap at Hancock when I got it, like $3 a yard.


Also, my mom lives in Colorado and had a hawk take her dog once. I never actually met the dog since this happened when I was away at college and she had the poor thing only a couple weeks. It was some sort of tiny terrier pocket-sized dog, I don't remember exactly what type, but it was a terrible experience for her. She currently has a 4 lb shih-tzu who she keeps on a short leash outside because of the previous experience, even though the dog would stay right by her without. I have always had big dogs so we have had the opposite problem, big dogs catching the little creatures.

Looks great! Where in Colorado does your mom live? I live in Littleton. I've seen a few hawks in the area, we also have a fox who lives nearby and frequents our yard, I've discovered he has been marking his territory quite a bit this last week. Yuck.

I don't think I told you all but I had my PET scan today. I'll get the results tomorrow. Hopefully I will still be in remission!

Prayers you get happy results.

Hi Andrea- thanks for answering my question about the knit!!

Yes, today was Happy Barium Swallow Study Day!!! EWWWWWW that barium was awful!!! They made me drink it, but never made me eat anything with it which is my problem sometimes. Grrrrr - oh well....It came back looking good - next up is a Gallbladder function test to see if thats functioning properly. I have Reflux that isnt responding to the one medicine they have tried so far...lol....oh well - Just keep swimming!!! I am finding out how healthy I am!!! and have lost a ton of weight since the middle of August - lol....looking at the positive side, right

Meanwhile, I want to go to DISNEY WORLD sooooo bad!! I thought I had Bill talked all into it, but then he pulls the "I have a rather new job and used my vacation for Camp Promise".....grrrrrrrrr.....still trying to pursuade him into a few days!!!

Prayers they can figure out what is going on soon and you get to feeling better.

We are back home...and I am having serious withdrawal

Sadly Maddie had a really really rough week and refused to wear several of the outfits I had made her, and the ones she did wear she fussed and cried except when we were on a ride or actively doing something. I did get a few pictures of some of the outfits tho....and I plan to not think about the yucky moments and just focus on the good stuff.

Ohana breakfast...note DDs face...

a change of dress improved her mood some

MNSSHP it started to rain shortly after this so I did not get many pictures

Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Jessie and Woody

Sorry your DD didn't want to wear everything you made. At least you got some great pics of the outfits she did wear! They all look great!

 

[love to stitch]

We are back home...and I am having serious withdrawal

Sadly Maddie had a really really rough week and refused to wear several of the outfits I had made her, and the ones she did wear she fussed and cried except when we were on a ride or actively doing something. I did get a few pictures of some of the outfits tho....and I plan to not think about the yucky moments and just focus on the good stuff.

Ohana breakfast...note DDs face...

a change of dress improved her mood some

MNSSHP it started to rain shortly after this so I did not get many pictures

Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Jessie and Woody

Those are really cute pictures.

 

[goteamwood]

We are back home...and I am having serious withdrawal

Sadly Maddie had a really really rough week and refused to wear several of the outfits I had made her, and the ones she did wear she fussed and cried except when we were on a ride or actively doing something. I did get a few pictures of some of the outfits tho....and I plan to not think about the yucky moments and just focus on the good stuff.

Ohana breakfast...note DDs face...

a change of dress improved her mood some

MNSSHP it started to rain shortly after this so I did not get many pictures

Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Jessie and Woody

Very cute. Looks like you had a good time! I love the family photo with Mickey and Minnie. Sorry some of your dresses weren't "appreciated" but I think you're right to focus on the good stuff. You have a beautiful family.

Glad you had a good day at the beach, and Happy early Birthday Tigger!

Congrats on the serger!

Yikes, hope she starts feeling better and heals soon. Luckily we don't have any pets right now for our fox. I have seen him snatch a rabbit or two though, which I admit is ok with me because the rabbits keeping eating out of my garden.

Looks great! You guys are going to be the best dressed there!

How scary. I hope he recovers quickly and continues to see the good in people in your neighborhood.

Have a great trip!

Nice to see you again. I hope Allison is feeling better and stays out of the hospital for awhile.

Looks great! Where in Colorado does your mom live? I live in Littleton. I've seen a few hawks in the area, we also have a fox who lives nearby and frequents our yard, I've discovered he has been marking his territory quite a bit this last week. Yuck.

My mom lives in Colorado Springs in the rockrimmon area (she was evacuated from her house this summer the fire was very close but thankfully didn't reach her place.) they are close enough in the foothills they get lots of creatures. Lots of deer, occasional bears, fox, etc. I remember growing up there it seemed that about once a year someone's dog got taken by a mountain lion. Trade off for living in an amazingly beautiful place.

 

[disneychic2]

Thanks so much for all the well wishes for my premie granddaughter. She has some breathing issues and was on a ventilator and had to have a chest tube and to be fed through her umbilical cord, but as of yesterday she is just getting oxygen through a nasal cannula. The hardest part has been my daughter had not been able to hold her but once and her hubby not at all. BUT they are supposed to be able to hold her today. Happy about that! Good to hear from some of you who have been there. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Piper]

The care of premies has come so far. When my daughter was born in 1967, she came 12 weeks early. She weighed 2 lbs 6 oz and was 14 inches long. I was "allowed" to look at her (while she was in her isolett) through a glass for 15 minutes 2 times a week. I wasn't allowed to hold her or even touch her until the day she came home (when she was 2 months 1 day old--which was at least a month sooner than they had predicted.) I had to call at exactly 9:10 each morning if I wanted an update on her. What helped me keep my sanity was a friend who was doing her pediatric residency at the same hospital (which was considered state of the art at the time) who called me and told me little snippets of information about her.

 

[dianemom2]

Sadly Maddie had a really really rough week and refused to wear several of the outfits I had made her, and the ones she did wear she fussed and cried except when we were on a ride or actively doing something. I did get a few pictures of some of the outfits tho....and I plan to not think about the yucky moments and just focus on the good stuff.

Ohana breakfast...note DDs face...

a change of dress improved her mood some

MNSSHP it started to rain shortly after this so I did not get many pictures

Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Jessie and Woody

Sorry that your little one gave you a rough time last week. Your pictures look great and it does still look like a wonderful trip. I love the picture of you all with Minnie and Mickey! That one looks like a perfect family holiday card picture to me!

The care of premies has come so far. When my daughter was born in 1967, she came 12 weeks early. She weighed 2 lbs 6 oz and was 14 inches long. I was "allowed" to look at her (while she was in her isolett) through a glass for 15 minutes 2 times a week. I wasn't allowed to hold her or even touch her until the day she came home (when she was 2 months 1 day old--which was at least a month sooner than they had predicted.) I had to call at exactly 9:10 each morning if I wanted an update on her. What helped me keep my sanity was a friend who was doing her pediatric residency at the same hospital (which was considered state of the art at the time) who called me and told me little snippets of information about her.

Wow, that must have been tough! Times sure have changed!

Thanks so much for all the well wishes for my premie granddaughter. She has some breathing issues and was on a ventilator and had to have a chest tube and to be fed through her umbilical cord, but as of yesterday she is just getting oxygen through a nasal cannula. The hardest part has been my daughter had not been able to hold her but once and her hubby not at all. BUT they are supposed to be able to hold her today. Happy about that! Good to hear from some of you who have been there. Thanks for sharing!

I hope that she keeps improving. She'll be home before you know it!

 

[smile5sunshine]

Flannel should do for now! I kind of have to laugh b/c I bought some Pooh fabric to make something for a boy for a BG and when I got home I realized it had flowers on it. Had to change those plans! I have three flannel fabrics to make pj pants for my ds and I never seem to find the time to make them (2 of them were supposed to be for last winter -- oops!).

It was just very frustrating because the print is otherwise VERY boyish....circus animals. I noticed one flower and thought, eh, no big deal, but as I started scanning around I realized that there were flowers with EACH of the animals. Glad I'm not the only one who ever did it though!

I got the pattern She resent it as it apparently disappeared. A size 6 is 2.25 yards -- I'm surprised it's that's much, but I guess I really didn't take into account the fullness of the skirt. I'm willing to bet you could make it a bit less full with less yardage. Or like Diane said, you can do the skirt portion with cotton. Once you get the pattern she has an example of cotton on it.

I love working with knits too -- I was just clueless on the neckline but now that I quickly glanced at the pattern it looks like it explains fold over elastic as one of the options. I think it will be well worth the $5 I spent on it. Alexa loves knits -- now I just need to find some cheap knits and get that house sold -- and the house needs to sell soon or we will end up paying that lovely new tax that I've heard is being imposed in January

Glad that you got the pattern finally! I'm sure Alexa will love the dress you make her from this. I agree with Diane, there is a small learning curve to sewing with knits, but once you get the hang of it, they are pretty easy. There are several blogs that have posts on tips and tricks to try when sewing with knits to make it go easier. I know if you google "tips for sewing with knits" a bunch should come up. A great source for cheap knits is thrift stores! Go in and try to find the largest men's shirts. Often they have a good deal of fabric in them. Depending on your pattern, you might have to piece some parts together to get the fabric to the length you want, but they work great for tiered stuff.

PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING the house sells before January!!!

Thanks for the compliments on my designs and the the dress. I really liked the flower knit fabric and for $2 per yard, I just couldn't resist it! I am also trying to sew from my stash and use things up. But I do give myself some leeway to purchase items that are "needed". I don't have any boys but I am pretty sure that I wouldn't make them wear flower pajamas if I did have some. I am sure that flannel pajamas will be warm enough for a while. One of my daughters wears short to sleep in all year and the other one wants sweatpants all year. I don't get it!


I can't wait to see what you make with the same knit fabric. I always love to see what people do with the same fabrics I used. Last year somebody posted a dress on here made with a bright colored daisy fabric and I'd used the same fabric to make a shower curtain for my dd's bathroom!

BTW, Ellie Inspired has a knit dress pattern on sale for half price. I'm not sure how much longer it will be on sale but it is a super cute pattern:
http://www.ellieinspired.com/2012/09/21/featured-friday-2/

I don't think I told you all but I had my PET scan today. I'll get the results tomorrow. Hopefully I will still be in remission!

Yes, I'm sure at some point I will actually cave and just go buy some more fleece to use for DS's pjs, but right now I'm just being stubborn on principle! HA!

I lucked out and found several knits on sale at Hobby Lobby for $2-3/yd at the same time when I bought the flower. I got a pink/black stripe, and black/white stripe, the flower print you have and another pink print that has some peace signs on it. I snatched them up even though I didn't have a plan or purpose for them just cause I knew it'd be nice to have some cheap fabric to work with, and if nothing else, they would make comfy pajamas.

Thanks for sharing that pattern. I almost bought it but decided at the last minute not to. I went and looked and I have a pajama pattern that is very similar (same yoke neck and uses a gathered skirt like that one, only no tiers) and I think I can easily use that as a base for mimicking this dress. BUT I do have her site bookmarked now because she had some other really cute (free) patterns.

Praying you get the "all clear" today.

Yes, today was Happy Barium Swallow Study Day!!! EWWWWWW that barium was awful!!! They made me drink it, but never made me eat anything with it which is my problem sometimes. Grrrrr - oh well....It came back looking good - next up is a Gallbladder function test to see if thats functioning properly. I have Reflux that isnt responding to the one medicine they have tried so far...lol....oh well - Just keep swimming!!! I am finding out how healthy I am!!! and have lost a ton of weight since the middle of August - lol....looking at the positive side, right

Meanwhile, I want to go to DISNEY WORLD sooooo bad!! I thought I had Bill talked all into it, but then he pulls the "I have a rather new job and used my vacation for Camp Promise".....grrrrrrrrr.....still trying to pursuade him into a few days!!!

Sorry that the drink was so awful. I can only imagine. And I know it must be really frustrating to have things come back normal. So many times diagnosing is a giant exercise in process of elimination (my FIL is a dr and has said this often). Praying your Drs are able to get to the bottom of it and get you some relief.

And girl, I am with you on wanting to go to Disney World again, and I just got back! Hope you are able to talk your DH into going.

We are back home...and I am having serious withdrawal

Sadly Maddie had a really really rough week and refused to wear several of the outfits I had made her, and the ones she did wear she fussed and cried except when we were on a ride or actively doing something. I did get a few pictures of some of the outfits tho....and I plan to not think about the yucky moments and just focus on the good stuff.

Ohana breakfast...note DDs face...

a change of dress improved her mood some

MNSSHP it started to rain shortly after this so I did not get many pictures

Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Hollywood Studios

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Jessie and Woody

Welcome back! I'm glad you had a pretty good time despite your DD refusing to wear some things. Children with SPD can be really overwhelmed by the change in environment and all the extra stimuli around, which exacerbates their symptoms.

All your clothing looks fantastic! You have some excellent shots there and I LOVE the shirts you made for your older DD. That pattern is really cute and I think i shall have to go hunting on etsy for it!

And I am already jonesing to go back too.

Thanks so much for all the well wishes for my premie granddaughter. She has some breathing issues and was on a ventilator and had to have a chest tube and to be fed through her umbilical cord, but as of yesterday she is just getting oxygen through a nasal cannula. The hardest part has been my daughter had not been able to hold her but once and her hubby not at all. BUT they are supposed to be able to hold her today. Happy about that! Good to hear from some of you who have been there. Thanks for sharing!

CONGRATULATIONS and HURRAY for her already only using the nasal cannula! I hope she progresses in leaps and bounds and gets to come home quickly. Praying your DD and her DH get to start holding her and doing kangaroo care soon. It is amazing how the power of touch really helps these little ones off to an early start.

The care of premies has come so far. When my daughter was born in 1967, she came 12 weeks early. She weighed 2 lbs 6 oz and was 14 inches long. I was "allowed" to look at her (while she was in her isolett) through a glass for 15 minutes 2 times a week. I wasn't allowed to hold her or even touch her until the day she came home (when she was 2 months 1 day old--which was at least a month sooner than they had predicted.) I had to call at exactly 9:10 each morning if I wanted an update on her. What helped me keep my sanity was a friend who was doing her pediatric residency at the same hospital (which was considered state of the art at the time) who called me and told me little snippets of information about her.

Oh Piper, I think my heart just broke for you! How AWFUL! I'm so glad that drs. know so much more now and have realized that even these tiny babes NEED their mom/dad and to be held and touched as much as possible. Hope you are doing well!

Holy mother of pearl...we leave on Friday! I finished the "must have" sewing and embroidery last night. Now I just have to try and make a cute Halloween dress for me before we leave. Oh, and a couple of shirts that are not must haves for hubby and I. The kids are packed, just mom and dad left. I can't wait to go, but really don't want to start the dress, I am so done right now.

Do you ever get to that point before you leave? Just wish it was all done.

OH how exciting! I hope that you are able to get all you want finished. But I did want to say that I WAS SOOOOOOOO DONE sewing even before we left. I get easily burnt out if I feel like I HAVE to sew, especially everyday.

Finally joining back in. Its been a crazy couple months since our trip. Allison has been quite sick and in and out of the hospital. Been able to do some sewing and its been great to get a few things done. We started homebound school again and its been a trying time. Hope to be able to catch up on everything on here soon! So far what i have seen looks great!

Amy, I'm so sorry to hear that Alli has had a rough go at it. I do pray that this is her last hospitalization and she feels much MUCH better. Starting out with school is always difficult whenever you've been on a break. Hope you are able to find some routine that works for you quickly.

I guess I didn't over think it on the flowers, I made these Tigger shirts for my boys and they have flowers. I don't think (hopefully.) they will be too damaged by them. I sort of like the hippie vibe they have. And the fabric was SUPER cheap at Hancock when I got it, like $3 a yard.

Nope, I don't think your shirts look too girlie at all! I agree the flowers in that print look Hawaiian/hippie to me.

How did you know I haven't finished packing yet ?? My boys have been packed for a few days and I just went over their stuff but I'm barely started on my stuff yet. I just don't know what to bring and I'm sure I'm over-packing but I guess that would be better than forgetting things. I leave my house tomorrow night so I know I need to hurry.

I was told it would never be worn by her and it was all I could do to convince her to put it on for 2 seconds so I could see if I got the size right. perfect on the bust but the darts will have to be bigger on the stomach because their was too much fabric there. I got a giant Ew ! and an eye roll for the whole thing. 2nd thing I've made for her and neither will be worn so I guess I'm done making her things. Her BFF did think it was cute but not her style and thought my sewing was gorgeous and couldn't believe how good I've gotten with them.

I leave tomorrow and haven't finished packing yet. I've got a lot to do and not so much time left. I guess I should get back to it. Over packing is better than forgetting right ??

Have a WONDERFUL TRIP!!!

HA, and it was a lucky guess that you weren't done yet. I know at least in my family, I am ALWAYS the last person I pack. I make sure I get all the kids' stuff squared away and THEN I start on me.

Sorry your DD was being suck a stinker about the dress. sometimes kids can be such boogers!

I wanted to say thanks for all the opinions on an embroidery machine. We went to the Bernia store and they were kinda rude and not helpful at all. They wouldn't really tell us about any of the machines so we left. We went to get my moms old machine fixed and they sold Brother machines and we fell in love the second we walked in. The place had Disney stuff all over! I asked the lady about the machines and she was very helpful. She spent an hour with us showing us the different machines and what each one did. She showed us the 770 but my mom fell in love with the more expensive ones. So now she is trying to convince my step-dad she needs it.


I will hopefully be able to post some pics of some stuff she has sewn this week.

CONGRATS on your new machine! Can't wait to see the things you start making!

Am I the only one who has a great dislike of sewing on buttons? I always laugh when people see what I do and make the comment that they can't even sew on a button. I can but I really hate doing it. Its not the button holes, its the buttons. Yesterday I finally made myself sit down and sew buttons on the girls clothes. I did 16 buttons on 4 outfits. Done. Well that is until I finish the outfits I am doing right now because they too have buttons.

Nope, I think you will find you are in GOOD company!

Sunshine

 

[MinnieVanMom]

HI VB,
Yes, I did the big jump to FB. A lot has happened to our family since my posts here.

We moved.....to the Netherlands. DH wanted to see more of Europe, so he got a new job on a 2 year contract. He is very happy and I am adjusting.

Our stuff had huge problems and as of today our goods should arrive on the 3 of Oct, over 6 months later!

I bought a Singer 1934 treadle machine and also a Gritzner hand crank, both for 25 Euro. I really love the treadle and am using to do some straight stitching as that is all it can do, forward and straight.

We won't be seeing WDW for the next two years but did buy AP's to Disneyland Paris because it is just 3 hours away by high speed train. We can do weekend get aways.

 

[pyrxtc]

TinkNH -- the pictures were cute and I know you had a great time by following your Facebook posts. Pictures are priceless and it will be great to have memories of her making that face and it will make you remember the story behind it.


I am almost done packing. I just need to move some things around in suitcases since I had to get my Disney Vacation backpack out of storage and now I just need to wait for the boys to get our of school and we head to my parents house for one more night of sleep and off at 8 am tomorrow to go cross country !Warm weather here I come !

 

[DMGeurts]

We are back home...and I am having serious withdrawal

I loved each and every one of your outfits! My favorites have to be the Squirt ones though - I just love that fabric!

HI VB,
Yes, I did the big jump to FB. A lot has happened to our family since my posts here.

We moved.....to the Netherlands. DH wanted to see more of Europe, so he got a new job on a 2 year contract. He is very happy and I am adjusting.

Our stuff had huge problems and as of today our goods should arrive on the 3 of Oct, over 6 months later!

I bought a Singer 1934 treadle machine and also a Gritzner hand crank, both for 25 Euro. I really love the treadle and am using to do some straight stitching as that is all it can do, forward and straight.

We won't be seeing WDW for the next two years but did buy AP's to Disneyland Paris because it is just 3 hours away by high speed train. We can do weekend get aways.

Hi April!!! Glad to see you over here!

Thanks so much for all the well wishes for my premie granddaughter. She has some breathing issues and was on a ventilator and had to have a chest tube and to be fed through her umbilical cord, but as of yesterday she is just getting oxygen through a nasal cannula. The hardest part has been my daughter had not been able to hold her but once and her hubby not at all. BUT they are supposed to be able to hold her today. Happy about that! Good to hear from some of you who have been there. Thanks for sharing!

Lois, I am sending prayers to your little Grand daughter.

D~

 

[disneychic2]

The care of premies has come so far. When my daughter was born in 1967, she came 12 weeks early. She weighed 2 lbs 6 oz and was 14 inches long. I was "allowed" to look at her (while she was in her isolett) through a glass for 15 minutes 2 times a week. I wasn't allowed to hold her or even touch her until the day she came home (when she was 2 months 1 day old--which was at least a month sooner than they had predicted.) I had to call at exactly 9:10 each morning if I wanted an update on her. What helped me keep my sanity was a friend who was doing her pediatric residency at the same hospital (which was considered state of the art at the time) who called me and told me little snippets of information about her.

WOW! That must have been so very hard to go through! I can't even imagine. Thank God for your friend. I'm so glad they are doing things differently now.

I loved each and every one of your outfits! My favorites have to be the Squirt ones though - I just love that fabric!



Hi April!!! Glad to see you over here!



Lois, I am sending prayers to your little Grand daughter.

D~

Thanks for the prayers! My daughter did hold little Caroline today and she (the baby) is no longer using anything to help her breath. She has come such a long way in just 24 hours!

 

[TinkNH]

Welcome back! I'm glad you had a pretty good time despite your DD refusing to wear some things. Children with SPD can be really overwhelmed by the change in environment and all the extra stimuli around, which exacerbates their symptoms.

All your clothing looks fantastic! You have some excellent shots there and I LOVE the shirts you made for your older DD. That pattern is really cute and I think i shall have to go hunting on etsy for it!

And I am already jonesing to go back too.


Sunshine

it is by aivilo charlotte..the one shoulder one. The other ..in the nemo fabric was the free one from oliver + that someone posted a while back...with the 3 ruffles..I loved how that came out and so did she!


thanks everyone for your comments...I am glad I got some good pictures so DD will have those to remember and not the miserable moments....I am choosing to forget them. It was a magical week and I can't wait to go back...just hoping its not another 6 years!

 

[TinkNH]

Thanks for the prayers! My daughter did hold little Caroline today and she (the baby) is no longer using anything to help her breath. She has come such a long way in just 24 hours!

Glad to hear she is doing so well.. My oldest was 7 weeks early and spent 2 weeks in the NICU, with eating and breathing issues as well. I know all too well how stressful that is! Hope shes able to come home soon!! (and fantastic name choice )