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

[cogero]

Flora I definitely remember your Epcot set. It look better in person.

 

[VBAndrea]

I'm behind AGAIN!!!!! I've had a funky virus -- today is day 14 of it and is actually the first day my ears aren't killing me. I am seriously wondering if it is West Nile (FYI, many people get West Nile Virus -- very few even know they have it -- you tend to only hear about the cases of death so people think it's deadly, but it generally is not). On top of that I worked a couple of days and while being under the weather that totally wore me out.

My mission today is to find a missing library book. I am 99.9% sure I returned it and that it's library error, but I want to do a thorough search of the house to make sure. Although I positively returned 6 books the day I returned them and can only think of the titles of 4, so that one had to be included! Last time this happened to me the library found the book (their error) but they claim they do not have the book this time and it's due tomorrow!

So no sewing today. I will watch the debate tonight (I already know who I am voting for, I just like politics) if I can tolerate one of the contenders though I shall not say anymore b/c I think political talk is a Dis no-no. I have things to do tomorrow so hopefully by Friday I can at least start an outfit I have planned for dd and work on some Halloween shirts for her.

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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That is absolutely adorable! I love the belt with the ric-rac trim.

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.

That is so cool! I may have to do that with some of my dh's old uniforms some day.

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.

Then I used the halter style Simply Sweet but I shirred the back. I made the straps, which are supposed to tie at the neck, extra long. I put buttonholes in the back after I did the shirring. Then I crisscrossed the straps and put them through the buttonholes. I love how the back turned out!

I was so happy that I used up a whole bunch of fabric pieces I had left from other projects!

that is fabulous! It looks like shirt ties! I did a hem for dd like that for her AK dress (I serged it) and she got oodles of compliments on it.

I chickened out on Mulan, at least for today. Well, that and I totally just ran out of time. I sewed the skirt up this morning before we left for church and just let her wear the shirt plain. I still want to add Mulan (DD was so happy when she heard that's who's supposed to be on the shirt), but after thinking about it more, I think I'm going to try appliqueing it on felt, that way if I ruin the applique, I don't ruin the shirt totally. And thank you for the birthday wishes. She had a GREAT day!



DD's birthday outfit. Fabrics and shirt from Walmart (top is in the little girls section and has a really cute bow on it).

Sunshine

I love the fabric!!! I about died seeing this pic -- I though you posted your dd was turning 2 and had to go back and read once I saw this pic! My bad!

I have discovered the flaw of reading from my iPhone app---it's too hard to accurately see all the awesome things, much less multiquote....b/c they don't stay saved!

I'm on my desktop right now--taking a break from a commercial pattern that's driving me bonkers-- and I need to go back and catch up!

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?

As everyone said, the thread colors are just start and stop points. I use an ugly minty green that came with my set for most of my placements and tackdowns. You will also find some of the colors listed for the satin stitches are wonky too -- just use whatever colors you think would look good.

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

Outstanding collection!!!! I wish you were my mother! I especially love all the Halloween colors and shirts. Insert a bunch of the worship smilies here because I'm limited on icons and don't want to have to break this into two posts.

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





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

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.

Fabulous everything! Sorry I had to eliminate loads of pics (really trying for one post and not two)

Disney trip photos round 2 - wedding!

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

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'.

Everything looks amazing! I can't believe you made all those dresses!!!!!! You did a fantastic job -- they look stunning!

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:

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.

I just love your outfits and they look so super on you! I wish I could sew for myself like you whip things out for yourself. I love the style of everything you make as well.

 

[babynala]

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!

That is so frustrating. I made a bowling type shirt for my DH once and there is NO WAY I could have made it from a commercial pattern if I had not made Carla's bowling shirt for my son a few times.

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:

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.

Ohhh, a collection sounds like a great idea. You are on your way to having the line complete. Everything looks great! Love seeing all your stuff "in action".

 

[BorkBorkBork]

Great dress, and such a creative use of scraps!!

Sunshine

That's so pretty and she looks like she loves it!

And of course I had to make bags:

Shirts for the other days:

I love those!! May I ask where you got your Mickey & friends in costume appliques, I don't think I've seen those.

Dustykins: All of your outfits came out so cute and it sounded like you had a great trip! I love the interaction with Flynn, and the bouquet idea was so unique and it looks amazing!

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):

Side view of the skort:

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

Those are so pretty and I love your ears! It's nice to see adults in customs and yours are beautiful!

 

[miprender]

Thanks everyone. We leave tomorrow night and I can't wait. I love Halloween and loved being able to make all these shirts. The cool thing I forgot to mention is all the white fabric and thread is glow in the dark

And I loved added the ruffle to the jeans. I went to savers and got each pair for $3.99 so if they came out awful I didn't ruin a new pair of jeans.

Dustykins.... love all the photos. I can't believe you made the bridemaids dresses. They came out awesome.

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

I will be on the lookout for them.

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!

And MissKenzieMac has some cute Carsland designs

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.

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.

Love all those dresses. They are Disney without being OTT and look amazing on you. I love how you are able to add the borders around your dresses

I'm behind AGAIN!!!!! I've had a funky virus -- today is day 14 of it and is actually the first day my ears aren't killing me. I am seriously wondering if it is West Nile (FYI, many people get West Nile Virus -- very few even know they have it -- you tend to only hear about the cases of death so people think it's deadly, but it generally is not). On top of that I worked a couple of days and while being under the weather that totally wore me out.

WOW that is awful to be sick that long. Hope you are on the mend.

Outstanding collection!!!! I wish you were my mother!

I wish my daughter felt the same way.

 

[miprender]

I love those!! May I ask where you got your Mickey & friends in costume appliques, I don't think I've seen those.

!

Everywhere I got them from Bows & Clothes, Sweetpeas, DivasDoodles, FrouFrou and MissKenzieMac

Dh asked me too where I got them all and I just had to tell him Oh I already had them :

 

[pyrxtc]

a lot of stuff has gone up since I went on vacation and I looked at all of it but too much to quote. Halloween clothes were awesome and so was that Minnie dress, the rick rack really gave it something extra. I love all of the clothes and you can see how hard everyone worked on them. I think my favorite was the dress that was made from scraps and the pointy bottoms.

our 5 days in Disneyland went way too fast. I haven't ordered our PP CD yet so I only have my phone pics. DS9 shirt went over awesome in Carsland.

We managed to ride it about 4 times in two days with half that being single rider lines. On our 2nd day in that park, the camera's were down so no ride pics.

I have a crude pic of me in my costume from the party.

The party was super packed and even though there were signs up outside the parks that said the party was sold out, they were selling tickets inside when it was time for everyone to leave. The ride lines were super long as were the characters and trick or treating. It wasn't as enjoyable as WDW parties were and I don't know that I would do it again. 2 plus hour waits for HM during the party but it was 15 minute waits earlier in the day.

We spent our whole first day in the pool. The saline was so much better than the chlorine except it dried out our skin a bit. Still so tired and body is not back on the right time yet, it wasn't right out there either.

Had a realtor at my house today to get it listed and hopefully sold. My DS still ahs to sew together all his Halloween bags before his school party too. Guess that's what I'll be doing for the next 3 weeks.

 

[dianemom2]

Wow Flora! I just love these! They all turned out so well. I think it is very clever how your re-purposed the one dress into another one that works better too. And I love seeing the pictures of you and the dresses in action. It looks like it was a super trip!

I'm behind AGAIN!!!!! I've had a funky virus -- today is day 14 of it and is actually the first day my ears aren't killing me. I am seriously wondering if it is West Nile (FYI, many people get West Nile Virus -- very few even know they have it -- you tend to only hear about the cases of death so people think it's deadly, but it generally is not). On top of that I worked a couple of days and while being under the weather that totally wore me out.

Sorry you've been feeling so under the weather. I'd been wondering where you've been! I hope you found the library book and that you are feeling much better today.

Great dress, and such a creative use of scraps!!

Awww, glad that you like it!

Dh asked me too where I got them all and I just had to tell him Oh I already had them :

Luckily my husband doesn't notice anything like that so it isn't an issue. He finally noticed the quantity of fabric that I own when he came down to my sewing room over the summer. Have a wonderful, fun vacation! Make sure to take lots of pictures of those adorable shirts in action!

our 5 days in Disneyland went way too fast. I haven't ordered our PP CD yet so I only have my phone pics. DS9 shirt went over awesome in Carsland.

The party was super packed and even though there were signs up outside the parks that said the party was sold out, they were selling tickets inside when it was time for everyone to leave.

Love the shots of your costumes and the bowling shirt in action. It sounds like you had a fun vacation even though the Halloween party was so packed. I'm sure that the long lines and crowds made it less enjoyable.


I just finished this dress today. I had it 99% done but the shirring on one sleeve didn't work right. I had run out of elastic thread and changed to a different brand when I did that one sleeve. Well, the new brand didn't work well. Today I went to Joanns and bought the Dritz elastic that I've always used. It worked great and I was able to finish this set up.

 

[HLAuburn]

Hi ladies -

I rarely sew, so I don't know much of anything about all these machines and feet etc, so I was looking for some help.

I have this foot (on LEFT) for an "old-style" Bernina (1630). It looks different from other #10 Edge Stitch Feet I find online though, like in bottom picture. What are the 2 glass-looking bubbles at the top right?

THANK YOU in advance~!

 

[PurpleEars]

The outfits are all very pretty.

Flora I definitely remember your Epcot set. It look better in person.

I just love your outfits and they look so super on you! I wish I could sew for myself like you whip things out for yourself. I love the style of everything you make as well.

Ohhh, a collection sounds like a great idea. You are on your way to having the line complete. Everything looks great! Love seeing all your stuff "in action".

Those are so pretty and I love your ears! It's nice to see adults in customs and yours are beautiful!

Love all those dresses. They are Disney without being OTT and look amazing on you. I love how you are able to add the borders around your dresses

Wow Flora! I just love these! They all turned out so well. I think it is very clever how your re-purposed the one dress into another one that works better too. And I love seeing the pictures of you and the dresses in action. It looks like it was a super trip!

Awww thanks everyone. I had fun putting the outfits together. I actually wear the dresses to work when I am at home too. Andrea - I am sure you can whip things up for yourself too, though I suspect the reason why I can make things for myself is because I don't have any children.

I'm behind AGAIN!!!!! I've had a funky virus -- today is day 14 of it and is actually the first day my ears aren't killing me. I am seriously wondering if it is West Nile (FYI, many people get West Nile Virus -- very few even know they have it -- you tend to only hear about the cases of death so people think it's deadly, but it generally is not). On top of that I worked a couple of days and while being under the weather that totally wore me out.

My mission today is to find a missing library book. I am 99.9% sure I returned it and that it's library error, but I want to do a thorough search of the house to make sure. Although I positively returned 6 books the day I returned them and can only think of the titles of 4, so that one had to be included! Last time this happened to me the library found the book (their error) but they claim they do not have the book this time and it's due tomorrow!

So no sewing today. I will watch the debate tonight (I already know who I am voting for, I just like politics) if I can tolerate one of the contenders though I shall not say anymore b/c I think political talk is a Dis no-no. I have things to do tomorrow so hopefully by Friday I can at least start an outfit I have planned for dd and work on some Halloween shirts for her.

I am sorry that you haven't been feeling well. I hope you will recover quickly. I also hope that the book can be found so you don't have to pay any overdue fees.

a lot of stuff has gone up since I went on vacation and I looked at all of it but too much to quote. Halloween clothes were awesome and so was that Minnie dress, the rick rack really gave it something extra. I love all of the clothes and you can see how hard everyone worked on them. I think my favorite was the dress that was made from scraps and the pointy bottoms.

our 5 days in Disneyland went way too fast. I haven't ordered our PP CD yet so I only have my phone pics. DS9 shirt went over awesome in Carsland.

We managed to ride it about 4 times in two days with half that being single rider lines. On our 2nd day in that park, the camera's were down so no ride pics.

I have a crude pic of me in my costume from the party.

The party was super packed and even though there were signs up outside the parks that said the party was sold out, they were selling tickets inside when it was time for everyone to leave. The ride lines were super long as were the characters and trick or treating. It wasn't as enjoyable as WDW parties were and I don't know that I would do it again. 2 plus hour waits for HM during the party but it was 15 minute waits earlier in the day.

We spent our whole first day in the pool. The saline was so much better than the chlorine except it dried out our skin a bit. Still so tired and body is not back on the right time yet, it wasn't right out there either.

Had a realtor at my house today to get it listed and hopefully sold. My DS still ahs to sew together all his Halloween bags before his school party too. Guess that's what I'll be doing for the next 3 weeks.

Sounds like you had a great trip! The Cars bowling shirt looks great. It sounds like it was a zoo at the Halloween party but I hope you had a good time anyway.

I just finished this dress today. I had it 99% done but the shirring on one sleeve didn't work right. I had run out of elastic thread and changed to a different brand when I did that one sleeve. Well, the new brand didn't work well. Today I went to Joanns and bought the Dritz elastic that I've always used. It worked great and I was able to finish this set up.

I am sorry to hear the elastic thread was giving you problems. I will keep it in mind when I ready to try shirring. The outfit looks great - I really like the emboridery!

Hi ladies -

I rarely sew, so I don't know much of anything about all these machines and feet etc, so I was looking for some help.

I have this foot (on LEFT) for an "old-style" Bernina (1630). It looks different from other #10 Edge Stitch Feet I find online though, like in bottom picture. What are the 2 glass-looking bubbles at the top right?

THANK YOU in advance~!

Sorry I can't help you with the feet but hopefully someone else can.

 

[aboveH20]

I think we agree that one of the things we like best about this thread is how much we learn from it. I have to share my thanks and "warn" others who may have missed one of the previous "lessons".

My son has asked me to make a slipcover for a loveseat he bought secondhand. Who wouldn't love to do that, especially if the loveseat is in California, and me and my little ole sewing machine are in New York!

I went to Joann today to get some snap tape to use on the cushion covers. I couldn't find the price on the shelf and even though I had a 40% coupon, I asked the price before getting it cut because I remember reading here once upon a time that it's expensive. Did you know it's $9.99 a yard???? I'm so glad the little voice told me to ask before getting it cut. It was going to get two yards. (Instead I went to Plan B.) You've been warned.

I've been enjoying your creations. I hate to comment on some and not all, so please forgive my neglect. At the risk of leaving out some worthy outfits, I need to comment on a few.

VBAndrea -- your daughter's macaw outfit for the Tiki Room is over the top amazing. Hope you can get ADRs there for your next trip.

miprender -- you manged quite well without the black polka dot fabric you sent me. Don't bother to take your camera on your trip because I'll be stalking you and taking photos. I can't imagine the hours you put into the outfits.

Dustykins - your kin look amazing (not dusty at all ) and the wedding photos are wonderful. My buucket list includes going to a wedding at WDW (or DL or DLP or cruise) but I'm not quite sure how to make that one happen.

PurpleEars -- your dresses and skirt look great in action. I read you were sick, but since I've been slacking I don't know if that affected your Alaska cruise. We just got back last week and had a wonderful time. We saw whales and moose, but not bears, and apparently we were also lucky that we got to see Denali (Mt McKinley) on a non-foggy day.

dianemom2 -- Wow. You're always coming up with something different.

My sincere apologies to any I have neglected. It's me, not you.

 

[love to stitch]

Wow Flora! I just love these! They all turned out so well. I think it is very clever how your re-purposed the one dress into another one that works better too. And I love seeing the pictures of you and the dresses in action. It looks like it was a super trip!


Sorry you've been feeling so under the weather. I'd been wondering where you've been! I hope you found the library book and that you are feeling much better today.


Awww, glad that you like it!


Luckily my husband doesn't notice anything like that so it isn't an issue. He finally noticed the quantity of fabric that I own when he came down to my sewing room over the summer. Have a wonderful, fun vacation! Make sure to take lots of pictures of those adorable shirts in action!


Love the shots of your costumes and the bowling shirt in action. It sounds like you had a fun vacation even though the Halloween party was so packed. I'm sure that the long lines and crowds made it less enjoyable.


I just finished this dress today. I had it 99% done but the shirring on one sleeve didn't work right. I had run out of elastic thread and changed to a different brand when I did that one sleeve. Well, the new brand didn't work well. Today I went to Joanns and bought the Dritz elastic that I've always used. It worked great and I was able to finish this set up.

That is a very cute dress. I recently tried shirring for the first time and was very pleased with the results, I think I used Dritz elastic also.

 

[jockey]

Has anyone made a Dslr camera strap cover....if so can you recommend a pattern please

 

[Ahrizel]

Well I finally finished my Disney sewing! We love on Saturday, it's about time. This one is picture heavy. First, someone just asked about a dlsr camera strap cover- http://www.lbg-studio.com/2010/08/tutorial-camera-strap-cover-with-lens.html This is the one I used for this

Shirt for the 4 of us for the MNSSHP

treat bags to match

Shirts for just dh and I for the 2nd party

treat bags to match these too

And a Snow White inspired peasant top for me
Don't mind the pictures, what looks red is actually orange. These aren't as fancy as I would like, but we have our party supplies at least.
Mary

 

[sewmess]

Dustykins: are the bridesmaids' dresses infinity dresses, or just different patterns in the same colors? They all look great! LOL about never seeing the front of the shirts, isn't that just like a boy?

Purpleears: i remember all those skirts and dresses from hanger pictures and they look soo much better on you. I don't have kids either, but I never seem to get around to sewing for myself. But my DH actually encourages me with my hobbies, so more often then not he's asking me what project I'm working on.

 

[Dustykins]

Dustykins: are the bridesmaids' dresses infinity dresses, or just different patterns in the same colors? They all look great! LOL about never seeing the front of the shirts, isn't that just like a boy?

They're infinity dresses. It would have been too hard to fit all those girls otherwise - we had three from IL, three from FL, one from NJ and one from the Netherlands, in other words, impossible. (I'm one of the 3 from IL).

 

[Meshell2002]

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to read and catch up....I've been MIA for about 6 mos....gah can't believe it's been that long! I had a long 1st and 2nd trimester, and then DS5 started school, so I've not been online much. Now that I'm 37 weeks preggo.....I'm spending more time at home because well I'm just ready to have this baby girl so I can recooperate in time for the holidays. If DH job isn't disintegrated at the end of the year we hope to plan another trip for a year from now....during next years fall break.

.....anyway...off to read to look at some cute pictures of stuff!

 

[dianemom2]

My son has asked me to make a slipcover for a loveseat he bought secondhand. Who wouldn't love to do that, especially if the loveseat is in California, and me and my little ole sewing machine are in New York!

I went to Joann today to get some snap tape to use on the cushion covers. I couldn't find the price on the shelf and even though I had a 40% coupon, I asked the price before getting it cut because I remember reading here once upon a time that it's expensive. Did you know it's $9.99 a yard???? I'm so glad the little voice told me to ask before getting it cut. It was going to get two yards. (Instead I went to Plan B.) You've been warned.


We just got back last week and had a wonderful time. We saw whales and moose, but not bears, and apparently we were also lucky that we got to see Denali (Mt McKinley) on a non-foggy day.

I've never made a slipcover before but I think I'd go with velcro since it must be a LOT cheaper than snap tape. You are such a good mother for making a slipcover. I think I would have ordered one of those generic ones from JC Penney's and had it delivered.

Did you have a good trip to Alaska? Did you get to see the aurora borealis? We got lucky with a good view of Mt. McKinley as well and we felt very lucky. We flew into Fairbanks so we got to see if from the sky too. We also saw whales and moose but not bears. We did see a ton of bears when we went to Yellowstone though.

That is a very cute dress. I recently tried shirring for the first time and was very pleased with the results, I think I used Dritz elastic also.

I was always afraid to try shirring but it is actually very easy and I love doing it now. I love the way it turns out.

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to read and catch up....I've been MIA for about 6 mos....gah can't believe it's been that long! I had a long 1st and 2nd trimester, and then DS5 started school, so I've not been online much. Now that I'm 37 weeks preggo.....I'm spending more time at home because well I'm just ready to have this baby girl so I can recooperate in time for the holidays. If DH job isn't disintegrated at the end of the year we hope to plan another trip for a year from now....during next years fall break.

I didn't realize that you were so far along already! Time really flies when it isn't your pregnancy. I hope that everything goes very smoothly with the birth and bringing her home. Have you made some new things for her yet?

 

[love to stitch]

I've finished my sewing for our trip that is a little over a week away.

These are the shirts for my grandson.

And dresses for my granddaughter.

I decided to make myself a new purse for the trip and my granddaughter decided she needed one too.

My daughter did tie-dye shirts for all of us to wear one day. Maybe she'll post a picture since I don't have one.

 

[PurpleEars]

My son has asked me to make a slipcover for a loveseat he bought secondhand. Who wouldn't love to do that, especially if the loveseat is in California, and me and my little ole sewing machine are in New York!

I went to Joann today to get some snap tape to use on the cushion covers. I couldn't find the price on the shelf and even though I had a 40% coupon, I asked the price before getting it cut because I remember reading here once upon a time that it's expensive. Did you know it's $9.99 a yard???? I'm so glad the little voice told me to ask before getting it cut. It was going to get two yards. (Instead I went to Plan B.) You've been warned.

I've been enjoying your creations. I hate to comment on some and not all, so please forgive my neglect. At the risk of leaving out some worthy outfits, I need to comment on a few.

PurpleEars -- your dresses and skirt look great in action. I read you were sick, but since I've been slacking I don't know if that affected your Alaska cruise. We just got back last week and had a wonderful time. We saw whales and moose, but not bears, and apparently we were also lucky that we got to see Denali (Mt McKinley) on a non-foggy day.

My sincere apologies to any I have neglected. It's me, not you.

Thank you for the warning about the snap tape. I hope your son will appreciate the slipcover.

Fortunately(?) I didn't get really sick until after I got back from Alaska. We only saw a very small part of Alaska which sadly did not include Denali. We had a gorgeous day at Ketchikan where it rains 300+ days a year. DH and I will probably go back to Alaska some day, but not on a cruise. We found the room very confining and we simply didn't fit the "mold" - we went and hiked at the ports of call instead of doing the cruise line "recommended" activities. It just felt pretty weird for us when we got back on the ship in our muddy hiking boots!

Well I finally finished my Disney sewing! We love on Saturday, it's about time. This one is picture heavy. First, someone just asked about a dlsr camera strap cover- http://www.lbg-studio.com/2010/08/tutorial-camera-strap-cover-with-lens.html This is the one I used for this

Shirt for the 4 of us for the MNSSHP

treat bags to match

Shirts for just dh and I for the 2nd party

treat bags to match these too

And a Snow White inspired peasant top for me
Don't mind the pictures, what looks red is actually orange. These aren't as fancy as I would like, but we have our party supplies at least.
Mary

Looks like you have been busy. I really like the Snow White top and the camera strap. I hope your family will have a great trip! Please come back and share pictures of the outfits in action.

Purpleears: i remember all those skirts and dresses from hanger pictures and they look soo much better on you. I don't have kids either, but I never seem to get around to sewing for myself. But my DH actually encourages me with my hobbies, so more often then not he's asking me what project I'm working on.

Thanks. I actually don't sew for myself much as most of my sewing is done for the Gives. These days I hardly have enough energy to sew so any sewing I do, I do for the Gives. I think it's great that your DH encourages you with your hobbies. Mine doesn't ask me what project I am working on but he will comment on the finished products.

Hi everyone! Just stopping by to read and catch up....I've been MIA for about 6 mos....gah can't believe it's been that long! I had a long 1st and 2nd trimester, and then DS5 started school, so I've not been online much. Now that I'm 37 weeks preggo.....I'm spending more time at home because well I'm just ready to have this baby girl so I can recooperate in time for the holidays. If DH job isn't disintegrated at the end of the year we hope to plan another trip for a year from now....during next years fall break.

.....anyway...off to read to look at some cute pictures of stuff!

Welcome back! I hope the reminder of the pregnancy will go smoothly.

I've finished my sewing for our trip that is a little over a week away.

These are the shirts for my grandson.

And dresses for my granddaughter.

I decided to make myself a new purse for the trip and my granddaughter decided she needed one too.

My daughter did tie-dye shirts for all of us to wear one day. Maybe she'll post a picture since I don't have one.

Great job on the outfits. I really like the Tigger shirt and the purses. I hope your family will have a wonderful trip!