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

[dianemom2]

First, though, a (dumb) QUESTION please.

I bought an applique file to use for my DD's birthday outfit. For the applique, for example, the first three steps are one of the letters. For instance, A, step 1 is outlined in the color thread needed. Then step 2 is outlined in black thread. Then step 3 satin stitched in the color from step 1. I'm assuming that step 1 is showing where to place the fabric, step 2 is tacking it down, and step 3 is satin stitching over it. I don't really need to change to black thread, though, do I?

Yes, that first step is to show you where the fabric will go. The second step will tack down the fabric. Then you take the hoop out of the machine and trim the fabric but don't un-hoop it. Then the machine does the satin stitch around the edge. I am lazy so I just use whatever the satin stitch color is going to be for all three steps. Most designs will have you put on all the fabric pieces first before they start any of the satin stitching but some designs do it differently.

 

[miprender]

Finally have time to upload my photos

Here is what we are wearing for MNSSHP Oct 5th. Say if you see us

And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

 

[miprender]

First of all, I just sort of started commenting on this thread without really introducing myself. I've been lurking for some time thanks to D. I read her pre-trip report and when she mentioned this thread, I came over and got hooked! I have been sewing since I was a child, but it has been sporadic since my kids are grown. Now I have grandchildren to sew for and I'm back to it and loving it.

What I really love about your thread is how helpful everyone is and how much encouragement and advice is given, whether it's sewing or personal. This thread exudes friendliness, thoughtfulness and just enough orneriness to be simply wonderful. Thanks for letting me hang out!
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I never realized how addicting sewing can be

I printed a countdown chain for the boys. Maybe I'll actually assemble it before we go. It's on my epic to-do list. And somehow I totally spaced on the fact we are taking another mini vacation before Disney, going away all weekend to in-laws place in Wisconsin. Tempted to just send my husband with the kids and have myself a real vacation at home in the quiet!

I remember going to Maine the week before we went away to Disney in July,2011 and it was too much packing I think sending DH with the kids is a great idea

I finished up the littlest one's Minnie Dress last night. She will wear it for CM and maybe another day at the park. It is also the littlest ones halloween costume (I am making one for the 6 year old too but I haven't finished it yet and she won't be wearing it for Halloween). I am in love with this dress. I think it is my favorite of everything I've made so far. I can see me using this pattern a lot in the future.


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What a cute dress and your DD is adorable wearing it

I have been wanting to make a bag out of my dh's stained uniform shirt for a while. Last night I finally did it!

I ran out of navy thread so I haven't been able to top stitch it yet. Hopefully I will get that done this week.

What a great job.

T
Here is what I worked on this week. It is a dress made out of various scraps that I've wanted to use up. I am quite happy with how it turned out. I used two different methods to make the pointed hem. The top skirt I cut the rectangles, brought the edges together and sewed them to make the points. On the underskirt, I used the rolled hem on the serger because I wanted the little pop of red color on the bottom.

Diane I love how this came out.

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Sunshine

The skirt came out beautiful. I love that fabric choice.
Don't worry about appliqueing the shirt. You will be fine. Just make sure you have the right stabilizer. I always use CutAWay.

That is a great idea! I may have to make a trip to our new Hobby Lobby this week to get some red thread!

Excuse me... I just noticed you are in Newport so since the store is in my city technically it is my Hobby Lobby

Seriously it is nice to have a fellow RI'er here. We do have a few part time RI folks (Andrea & Marianne) But it is nice to actually see someone who lives in our state

 

[PurpleEars]

Hi ladies,

I'm looking to upgrade my brother pe400 to the 770, could anyone show some embroidery from it so that i can see what it looks like with the larger hoop.

TIA
Jodi

Another way of looking at it is the area. 4x4 = 16 and 5x7 = 35. This means the 770's embroidery area is over 2 times the size of the 400. However, you also need to take into account of the different shapes (square vs. rectangle). Since most designs are rectangles, you probably will notice a substantial difference.

First, though, a (dumb) QUESTION please.

I bought an applique file to use for my DD's birthday outfit. For the applique, for example, the first three steps are one of the letters. For instance, A, step 1 is outlined in the color thread needed. Then step 2 is outlined in black thread. Then step 3 satin stitched in the color from step 1. I'm assuming that step 1 is showing where to place the fabric, step 2 is tacking it down, and step 3 is satin stitching over it. I don't really need to change to black thread, though, do I?

There are no such thing as a dumb question. It is a very legitimate question. I suspect you don't need to change colours as step 1 is probably telling you where the fabric goes, step 2 is to tack down the fabric, and step 3 is to actually do the satin stitch around the fabric.

Finally have time to upload my photos

Here is what we are wearing for MNSSHP Oct 5th. Say if you see us

And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

Wow! Looks like you have been busy! I am sure your family is going to be the best dressed family there! I really like the Haunted Mansion set. Please remember to take pictures of the outfits in action because I am sure they will be great!

 

[ColonelHathi]

Finally have time to upload my photos

Here is what we are wearing for MNSSHP Oct 5th. Say if you see us

And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

Super cute! We're going next October and you are giving me lots of good ideas! I may have to "commission" Grandma for some more embroidery gifts for the kiddos - she's got the fancy Babylock. Love the mummy Mickey - I picked up a glimmery shirt for DD at Target last Halloween with the same design, but it's way cuter embroidered!

 

[Dustykins]

This is totally going to be picture vomit, but here we go:

Plane ride shirts

Day 1 Magic Kingdom - Snow White Vida

Splash Mountain shirt

Day 2 Epcot - Perry the Platypus Unella Blomma

back (can't read it here, but the left pocket says "Do Be Do Be Do Bah")

Day 3 Animal Kingdom - Flower from Bambi jumper - Simplicity pattern, I think

DS had the Tree of Life on a shirt, but I didn't get any good pictures of that

Day 4 Resort hopping post wedding with Grandma & Grandpa - 60's vintage pattern

Day 5 Magic Kingdom princess hunt - Tinkerbell outfit (Simplicity pattern)

(they called her Tinkerbell all day)

Halloween party costumes - Hitchhiking Ghost and Rapunzel's wedding dress

a CM at the entrance gave DS two Hitchiking Ghost pins because she thought he had to have them

a better shot of the wedding dress

Flynn took Rapunzel's tiara out of his satchel and had her put it on so she and DD would match. When we walked into the room Flynn said "Hey, I remember that dress!"

Day 6 - Beach day Avenger's shirt

DD had a matching dress made with the popover sundress pattern with the little superhero words embroidered all around a hem band of yellow but the only picture we managed to get of her in it was her asleep in the car and you really can't see it!

Day 8 - Get it all in Day - Minnie Mouse Roxy and Steamboat Willie shirt

back of Minnie dress

DS had shirts for most days, but we rarely got any pictures of the front of him!

Ending here for this post, I'll do wedding stuff (my sister's) next.

 

[Dustykins]

Disney trip photos round 2 - wedding!

The only thing I really had anything to do with - bridesmaids' dresses - I made all 8 of them.

and now stuff my mom did:

bride's bouquet (flowers are made of pantyhose and wire)

bride and groom Donald & Daisy (mom redressed them - there were two sets, one to throw and one for the bride and groom's table) and one of the bridesmaids' bouquets

near the guest book table - the callas light up! (and note the hidden Donald in there - the groom had a smaller version in his boutonniere)

Sand ceremony table - mom decorated the trees, other sister sand blasted the big jar with their names and the date (can't see it) and I found the coral at a garage sale (see, I helped!)

A good view of the side of the headpiece my mom made of silk scraps and beads:

Just because my daddy was adorable in his top hat - although I guess my mom did make the hat band.

A picture of the group that did the death march, I mean "tour around the World" with us after the wedding.

We did pictures of the wedding party in front of the major icon at each park although we did stop to ride Tower or Terror together (that was awful - I must really love my sister) so she could buy the photo and the Jungle Cruise (sis is a skipper on the Jungle Cruise and DBIL used to work there - it's where they met). They let us in the handicapped entrance and we took up two whole boats with our whole entourage but someone got on the loudspeaker and announced that "Skipper Kristen just got married" and everybody was hootin' and hollerin'.

 

[McDuck]

I'm no expert but my understanding is that thread is different just so the machine stops. You can use any color you want for tack down of the fabric. I try to use white for the outline and tack down instead of darker colors the satin stitch might not 100% cover. If that makes sense. So no. Keep it black for all 3.

Color change to make the machine stop TOTALLY makes sense to me now!!!

Yes, that first step is to show you where the fabric will go. The second step will tack down the fabric. Then you take the hoop out of the machine and trim the fabric but don't un-hoop it. Then the machine does the satin stitch around the edge. I am lazy so I just use whatever the satin stitch color is going to be for all three steps. Most designs will have you put on all the fabric pieces first before they start any of the satin stitching but some designs do it differently.

Thank you. Yes, for some reason, this pattern is going full steps for each portion. Weird thing is it's not going to stay with the same color, even though the same color is used more than once. Oh well. I'm sure it will make me appreciate Heather's designs all the more!!! Can't wait to go shopping for the thread colors I need.

Finally have time to upload my photos

Here is what we are wearing for MNSSHP Oct 5th. Say if you see us


And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

Those are all so great!!!!!!

There are no such thing as a dumb question. It is a very legitimate question. I suspect you don't need to change colours as step 1 is probably telling you where the fabric goes, step 2 is to tack down the fabric, and step 3 is to actually do the satin stitch around the fabric.

Thank you!!!

This is totally going to be picture vomit, but here we go:

Plane ride shirts
Day 1 Magic Kingdom - Snow White Vida

Love them all but I especially love how you did the bodice on this one with the scene continuing up!!!!

Splash Mountain shirt

Day 2 Epcot - Perry the Platypus Unella Blomma

back (can't read it here, but the left pocket says "Do Be Do Be Do Bah")

Oh, there you are, Perry!!!

Day 3 Animal Kingdom - Flower from Bambi jumper - Simplicity pattern, I think


DS had the Tree of Life on a shirt, but I didn't get any good pictures of that

Day 4 Resort hopping post wedding with Grandma & Grandpa - 60's vintage pattern


Day 5 Magic Kingdom princess hunt - Tinkerbell outfit (Simplicity pattern)

(they called her Tinkerbell all day)

Halloween party costumes - Hitchhiking Ghost and Rapunzel's wedding dress

a CM at the entrance gave DS two Hitchiking Ghost pins because she thought he had to have them

a better shot of the wedding dress

Flynn took Rapunzel's tiara out of his satchel and had her put it on so she and DD would match. When we walked into the room Flynn said "Hey, I remember that dress!"

Day 6 - Beach day Avenger's shirt


DD had a matching dress made with the popover sundress pattern with the little superhero words embroidered all around a hem band of yellow but the only picture we managed to get of her in it was her asleep in the car and you really can't see it!

Day 8 - Get it all in Day - Minnie Mouse Roxy and Steamboat Willie shirt

back of Minnie dress


DS had shirts for most days, but we rarely got any pictures of the front of him!

Ending here for this post, I'll do wedding stuff (my sister's) next.

All so adorable!!! Love the Rapunzel/Flynn experience!

Disney trip photos round 2 - wedding!

The only thing I really had anything to do with - bridesmaids' dresses - I made all 8 of them.

and now stuff my mom did:

bride's bouquet (flowers are made of pantyhose and wire)

bride and groom Donald & Daisy (mom redressed them - there were two sets, one to throw and one for the bride and groom's table) and one of the bridesmaids' bouquets

near the guest book table - the callas light up! (and note the hidden Donald in there - the groom had a smaller version in his boutonniere)

Sand ceremony table - mom decorated the trees, other sister sand blasted the big jar with their names and the date (can't see it) and I found the coral at a garage sale (see, I helped!)

A good view of the side of the headpiece my mom made of silk scraps and beads:

Just because my daddy was adorable in his top hat - although I guess my mom did make the hat band.

A picture of the group that did the death march, I mean "tour around the World" with us after the wedding.

We did pictures of the wedding party in front of the major icon at each park although we did stop to ride Tower or Terror together (that was awful - I must really love my sister) so she could buy the photo and the Jungle Cruise (sis is a skipper on the Jungle Cruise and DBIL used to work there - it's where they met). They let us in the handicapped entrance and we took up two whole boats with our whole entourage but someone got on the loudspeaker and announced that "Skipper Kristen just got married" and everybody was hootin' and hollerin'.

Awesome!!!! Love the Donald touches (despite my username, he's my fave) and the dresses are beautiful! Amazing bouquet---never would have guessed pantyhose and wire!!!

All so great!!!

(had to cull pics so I could reply)

 

[uscgmouse]

Finally have time to upload my photos

Here is what we are wearing for MNSSHP Oct 5th. Say if you see us

And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

So cute!!! I love th polka dots on the bootom of your jeans!

 

[cogero]

So much cuteness posted. Loved the wedding pictures.

Michelle, my girlfriend I made all the nerd outfits for is going to be in Disney the same time as you

 

[goteamwood]

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

Very cute! Love all the halloween fun.

Day 2 Epcot - Perry the Platypus Unella Blomma

Day 6 - Beach day Avenger's shirt

It's all very adorable but I love the Perry outfit and my husband would go nuts for an avengers shirt like that!

 

[babynala]

Here is my little Scarlet Macaw:

There are feathers on the tutu as well but they don't show up in the photo. Also should probably color her hair red for Halloween.

wow, Andrea, you did an amazing job. Alexa looks perfect in her macaw costume. You got that done quick!!!!

goteamwood - your Captain Hook and Smee are great. The boys look so cute as mario and luigi. Sounds like they are looking forward to Disney!

I finally have something sewing to post! Items have been received so here are a few things I made for a big give.

I made a Buzz bowling shirt for the 4 year old brother.

And a Tink tote bag and matching wallet for mom.

Great job on the bowling shirt and the Tink bag is so pretty. I just made a bag using the same pattern and I really like how it came out. I think I am going to give it to my mom.

So I asked my niece if she had anything special to wear for a trip to Disney World. You all have seen all the pictures of the stuff I have made for her in the last several months. Well she responded that her grandma had bought her a Minnie Mouse t-shirt and that would be good for Disney. LOL!

Headphones are a great idea! Obviously your niece was not thinking clearly. Did you make that red, white, black and gray dress for her? I really like how that one came out.

Hello, I have been lurking but not posting. I love everything posted so far. Everytime I look at this board it inspires me.

Anyway - I am looking for a Remy embroidery design. I have looked at my regular haunts and I haven't found one. I thought I had bought one but I can't find it in my files. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it. I am going on the Pixar cruise in a week and I know that Remy will be there for pictures. I have a great idea for a custom. Thanks!!!

I see you got an answer about Remy. Just wanted to say hi and have fun on your trip!

I finished up the littlest one's Minnie Dress last night. She will wear it for CM and maybe another day at the park. It is also the littlest ones halloween costume (I am making one for the 6 year old too but I haven't finished it yet and she won't be wearing it for Halloween). I am in love with this dress. I think it is my favorite of everything I've made so far. I can see me using this pattern a lot in the future.

I really like how that came out. The "belt" really adds a nice touch to the dress.

I have been wanting to make a bag out of my dh's stained uniform shirt for a while. Last night I finally did it!

I ran out of navy thread so I haven't been able to top stitch it yet. Hopefully I will get that done this week.

what a great idea!!!! I think Cheryl might have to make one of these when she gets back from her cruise.

Hi Everyone!!

2 questions....
1 - has anyone done Heathersue's Pooh Pumpkin yet? I have a black shirt for it, but should I do it in a gold color like pooh, or an orange like a pumpkin?"?

2- has anyone figured out their multipositonal hoop???

Thankas!!

Sorry, I have to answer no and no to both of these questions. Have you been able to find any tutorial on the multiposition hoop on you tube?

Michelle - WOW, you guys are going to be in full Halloween mode for your trip. Everything looks great. I love the bags, especially Donald dressed as a devil. The haunted mansion stuff came out really cool.

This is totally going to be picture vomit, but here we go:

Halloween party costumes - Hitchhiking Ghost and Rapunzel's wedding dress

a CM at the entrance gave DS two Hitchiking Ghost pins because she thought he had to have them
Ending here for this post, I'll do wedding stuff (my sister's) next.

You were super busy!!! Everything looks great. How fun that your son got 2 pins for that great costume!!! Your DD looks so cute in her Rapunzel wedding dress and it sounds like she got quite the royal treatment from Flynn. The Avengers shirt came out really nice.

And as for the wedding. The ONLY thing you did was 8 bridesmaids dresses. They came out really nice. I love how they are different styles and the colors are so pretty. Your sister looks beautiful. I love her dress. You guys made some really beautiful things for the wedding. The picture of the group in front of the castle is so cool. Love the guys t-shirts!!

 

[goteamwood]

Dropping by to quickly vent on how annoying commercial patterns are. Well, I guess that is a gross generalization, since I am about 3% into using the first one I have used... But somewhere along the way I thought it would be awesome to make the 4 adults in our party bowling shirts too, found a pattern, bought a TON of fabric, and it just sort of sat there. Since we are going out of town for 6 days, and I have less than a month left before we leave, I thought I would start today. I got so confused and frustrated I decided to step away for a while and regroup. Oh, Carla C how you have spoiled me! Also could be the day-2-of-migraine from heck that is exacerbating the issues.

But I digress. I did something a little nuts today, I put a deposit down on a townhome rental for a week in March for Disneyland in California. It's my 5-year-old nephew's 1st spring break so my brother wanted to take him to CA and Disneyland. I invited my own family along and found a place for all of us to stay for a week pretty cheap. I am sure it will be loads of fun to have the cousins together and we can visit other family we have out there. Now so many ideas of things my nephew needs, starting with a new Carsland shirt! Must finish this month's trip first. Holy cow, we're going to Disneyworld this month!

 

[peachygreen]

Some commercial patterns are frustrating at best. I have found on several of them that I follow general instructions from things I've done from patterns like Carla C's and use the pattern just to get the sizing. I'm not sure if that would be helpful here or not.

 

[McDuck]

I've had commercial patterns that work up like a dream, others that annoy me to pieces. The one I'm working on right now is one that annoys me to pieces. LOL It's a period jacket and the pieces do not line up exactly. I've had ePatterns like that (NOT Carla's), so commercial patterns haven't cornered the market on that, but it sure is annoying!!!

 

[goteamwood]

I've had commercial patterns that work up like a dream, others that annoy me to pieces. The one I'm working on right now is one that annoys me to pieces. LOL It's a period jacket and the pieces do not line up exactly. I've had ePatterns like that (NOT Carla's), so commercial patterns haven't cornered the market on that, but it sure is annoying!!!

Some commercial patterns are frustrating at best. I have found on several of them that I follow general instructions from things I've done from patterns like Carla C's and use the pattern just to get the sizing. I'm not sure if that would be helpful here or not.

I am having trouble with the cutting out! I haven't even gotten to the putting together yet! Lol
I complicated things by needing to make 3 large and 1 XL so I have to use different sizes, and like I said I am on day two of a terrible migraine so I probably have no business doing anything that requires thought.

Luckily I have done enough Carla C bowling shirts to have a pretty good handle on the general put-together. If I weren't so terrible with math maybe I could have just enlarged her patterns to adult size! Now there is an idea!

 

[dianemom2]

And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

And I made ruffle shorts for DD

Wow, you guys are going to look great for your trip. I love all the Halloween shirts. My favorite is the Mickey and Minnie peaking out from behind the pumpkin! When my girls were little I used to get so into decorating for Halloween and it was my favorite holiday of the year. I hope you all have a wonderful trip!

This is totally going to be picture vomit, but here we go:

Plane ride shirts

Day 1 Magic Kingdom - Snow White Vida

Splash Mountain shirt

Day 3 Animal Kingdom - Flower from Bambi jumper - Simplicity pattern, I think

Day 5 Magic Kingdom princess hunt - Tinkerbell outfit (Simplicity pattern)

(they called her Tinkerbell all day)



Day 8 - Get it all in Day - Minnie Mouse Roxy and Steamboat Willie shirt

Wow, it looks like an amazing trip and an awesome wedding. How fun to get married at Disney!!! Everything you made is super but these are my favorites in addition to all the bridesmaid dresses but I forgot to get that picture. That was some excellent sewing!

Headphones are a great idea! Obviously your niece was not thinking clearly. Did you make that red, white, black and gray dress for her? I really like how that one came out.

Yes, I already promised them new headphones and I will download a bunch of stuff into their Kindle Fire to watch in the car. I guess my niece doesn't think of the stuff that I make for her as Disney clothes. And yes the red, white, black and gray dress was for her.

But I digress. I did something a little nuts today, I put a deposit down on a townhome rental for a week in March for Disneyland in California. It's my 5-year-old nephew's 1st spring break so my brother wanted to take him to CA and Disneyland.

Sounds like a fun trip! I love when we can get together with my brother's family for a vacation or with DH's sister's family for a vacation. We haven't vacationed with my brother for a few years but next summer we have a vacation planned with DH's parents and his sister's family. I'm really looking forward to it. It is a great way to have the cousins share wonderful memories.

Luckily I have done enough Carla C bowling shirts to have a pretty good handle on the general put-together. If I weren't so terrible with math maybe I could have just enlarged her patterns to adult size! Now there is an idea!

I wish she would just make the bowling shirt into an adult pattern like she did with the easy fit pants pattern. You should see if you can contact her through her blog to see if she would consider it.

 

[PurpleEars]

This is totally going to be picture vomit, but here we go:

Plane ride shirts

Day 1 Magic Kingdom - Snow White Vida

Splash Mountain shirt

Day 2 Epcot - Perry the Platypus Unella Blomma

back (can't read it here, but the left pocket says "Do Be Do Be Do Bah")

Day 3 Animal Kingdom - Flower from Bambi jumper - Simplicity pattern, I think

DS had the Tree of Life on a shirt, but I didn't get any good pictures of that

Day 4 Resort hopping post wedding with Grandma & Grandpa - 60's vintage pattern

Day 5 Magic Kingdom princess hunt - Tinkerbell outfit (Simplicity pattern)

(they called her Tinkerbell all day)

Halloween party costumes - Hitchhiking Ghost and Rapunzel's wedding dress

a CM at the entrance gave DS two Hitchiking Ghost pins because she thought he had to have them

a better shot of the wedding dress

Flynn took Rapunzel's tiara out of his satchel and had her put it on so she and DD would match. When we walked into the room Flynn said "Hey, I remember that dress!"

Day 6 - Beach day Avenger's shirt

DD had a matching dress made with the popover sundress pattern with the little superhero words embroidered all around a hem band of yellow but the only picture we managed to get of her in it was her asleep in the car and you really can't see it!

Day 8 - Get it all in Day - Minnie Mouse Roxy and Steamboat Willie shirt

back of Minnie dress

DS had shirts for most days, but we rarely got any pictures of the front of him!

Ending here for this post, I'll do wedding stuff (my sister's) next.

Disney trip photos round 2 - wedding!

The only thing I really had anything to do with - bridesmaids' dresses - I made all 8 of them.

and now stuff my mom did:

bride's bouquet (flowers are made of pantyhose and wire)

bride and groom Donald & Daisy (mom redressed them - there were two sets, one to throw and one for the bride and groom's table) and one of the bridesmaids' bouquets

near the guest book table - the callas light up! (and note the hidden Donald in there - the groom had a smaller version in his boutonniere)

Sand ceremony table - mom decorated the trees, other sister sand blasted the big jar with their names and the date (can't see it) and I found the coral at a garage sale (see, I helped!)

A good view of the side of the headpiece my mom made of silk scraps and beads:

Just because my daddy was adorable in his top hat - although I guess my mom did make the hat band.

A picture of the group that did the death march, I mean "tour around the World" with us after the wedding.

We did pictures of the wedding party in front of the major icon at each park although we did stop to ride Tower or Terror together (that was awful - I must really love my sister) so she could buy the photo and the Jungle Cruise (sis is a skipper on the Jungle Cruise and DBIL used to work there - it's where they met). They let us in the handicapped entrance and we took up two whole boats with our whole entourage but someone got on the loudspeaker and announced that "Skipper Kristen just got married" and everybody was hootin' and hollerin'.

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. It looks like your family had a wonderful trip and your sister had a lovely wedding. The bridemaids' dresses were beatiful, as were the flowers and headpiece your mom made. Both of you should be very proud of the accomplishments!

Dropping by to quickly vent on how annoying commercial patterns are. Well, I guess that is a gross generalization, since I am about 3% into using the first one I have used... But somewhere along the way I thought it would be awesome to make the 4 adults in our party bowling shirts too, found a pattern, bought a TON of fabric, and it just sort of sat there. Since we are going out of town for 6 days, and I have less than a month left before we leave, I thought I would start today. I got so confused and frustrated I decided to step away for a while and regroup. Oh, Carla C how you have spoiled me! Also could be the day-2-of-migraine from heck that is exacerbating the issues.

But I digress. I did something a little nuts today, I put a deposit down on a townhome rental for a week in March for Disneyland in California. It's my 5-year-old nephew's 1st spring break so my brother wanted to take him to CA and Disneyland. I invited my own family along and found a place for all of us to stay for a week pretty cheap. I am sure it will be loads of fun to have the cousins together and we can visit other family we have out there. Now so many ideas of things my nephew needs, starting with a new Carsland shirt! Must finish this month's trip first. Holy cow, we're going to Disneyworld this month!

I understand your frustration with commerical patterns. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of options when it comes to adult patterns. I had quite a bit of success with McCall's and Qwik Sew. Simplicity had been hit and miss for me though. I don't have enough experience with Butterick or Vouge to know if they are good or not. All I know is that Vouge patterns are outrageously expensive here. They are $10+ even when they are on sale. For that price I would rather draft my own pattern (which I do from time to time) or wait until CarlaC makes something similar to what I want and I adapt the pattern from there.

It will be so much fun for your kids to hang out with their cousins! We enjoyed Disneyland when we visited there so I hope your family will have a great time there too.

 

[PurpleEars]

I finally have some pictures to share from our end of August trip:

First, we have a picture of the Minnie Jamie dress (this is a repeat dress from last year):

I also made a Jamie dress with polka dots. Some of you may remember the story with this dress. The trim was not planned. I had to add it after I accidentially ripped the fabric because the dress length would be too short otherwise (I tend to wear mid-calf length or longer dresses). It turned out pretty well though.

Since Minnie is my favourite, I decided to do a Rebecca Shift dress with the Minnie theme. The dress was actually a repurposed dress from a dress I did earlier. I didn't like how it turned out (it was a Simplicity pattern that ended up way too big for me) so I ripped it apart for the fabric.

I also did an Animal Kingdom theme dress with the Rebecca pattern but sadly I do not have a picture of it.

For Epcot, I had the World Showcase skort. I drafted the pattern based on the Insa and added a pair of shorts using the Easy Fits. I paired it with a blouse with Mickey buttons and Mickey silouette (a McCall's pattern). Chiara may remember this outfit as I wore this on the day we saw her family.

(Yes I realize we were in Magic Kingdom when this picture was taken)
Side view of the skort:

DH and I wore our custom ears when we were there. This picture shows the back of my ears:

We got a number of comments from guests and cast members regarding our ears and my outfits (especially the two Minnie inspired dresses). I think my next Minnie themed dress will be a Marlo (modified from the top to make it into a dress), though I haven't 100% decided on that yet. At this rate maybe I should make a line of Minnie inspired dress using SisBoom patterns! Mind you, I don't know if I will ever do the halter dress unless I can make sure it has, um, good coverage.

 

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I finally have some pictures to share from our end of August trip:

First, we have a picture of the Minnie Jamie dress (this is a repeat dress from last year):

I also made a Jamie dress with polka dots. Some of you may remember the story with this dress. The trim was not planned. I had to add it after I accidentially ripped the fabric because the dress length would be too short otherwise (I tend to wear mid-calf length or longer dresses). It turned out pretty well though.

Since Minnie is my favourite, I decided to do a Rebecca Shift dress with the Minnie theme. The dress was actually a repurposed dress from a dress I did earlier. I didn't like how it turned out (it was a Simplicity pattern that ended up way too big for me) so I ripped it apart for the fabric.

I also did an Animal Kingdom theme dress with the Rebecca pattern but sadly I do not have a picture of it.

For Epcot, I had the World Showcase skort. I drafted the pattern based on the Insa and added a pair of shorts using the Easy Fits. I paired it with a blouse with Mickey buttons and Mickey silouette (a McCall's pattern). Chiara may remember this outfit as I wore this on the day we saw her family.

(Yes I realize we were in Magic Kingdom when this picture was taken)
Side view of the skort:

DH and I wore our custom ears when we were there. This picture shows the back of my ears:

We got a number of comments from guests and cast members regarding our ears and my outfits (especially the two Minnie inspired dresses). I think my next Minnie themed dress will be a Marlo (modified from the top to make it into a dress), though I haven't 100% decided on that yet. At this rate maybe I should make a line of Minnie inspired dress using SisBoom patterns! Mind you, I don't know if I will ever do the halter dress unless I can make sure it has, um, good coverage.

The outfits are all very pretty.