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

[dianemom2]

First off is a wallet/lanyard combo that someone ordered:

D~

As usual, your things are marvelous and incredible! You are such a talented seamstres!!!

I just want to hop on and say "Happy Canadian Thanksgiving" to everyone. This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year. My apple pie is thawing right now and I need to bake it before heading over to the in-law's this afternoon (I made 14 pies over the last 2 weekends, all by hand). Oh I made a casserole carrier yesterday so I can take my pie in style. I need to take a picture of the carrier when I pack up the pie.

Wow, 14 pies! I'm not much of a pie baker. My SIL always bring the pies to my house for our Thanksgiving. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! And definitely make sure you post a picture of your pie carrier so we can see it.

It only took me 2.5 hours to complete (or there about). I sat down around 8 and was done around 10:30. I was watching a show as well. I purchased two pillowcases, 1 in a leopard print and 1 polka dot. The material was microfiber. For some reason I didn't see anything that caught my eye in the fabric aisle at Walmart for her dress. I ran into a few problems: hemming, ribbon hole size, and width of the dress. The hemming is what took forever for me, specifically around the armholes as they are curved, the hemming for the other parts were easy. I had a mishap with my rotary cutter. All my fingers are intact however, and I managed not to prick myself once.

The dress looks wonderful and I am very glad that you finished it with all your fingers intact! It didn't seem to take you very long to make and it looks adorable. Next time you might try using bias tape under the arms instead of trying to hem it by folding it. Bias tape works very well on curves. Try checking youtube for some videos that show you how to use it. It is pretty easy. For a first project, you did an amazing job! And your little girl is a real cutie!

I finished (with the help from my mom) my son's 1st bowling shirt. But it is Sesame! We ate going down this weekend to celebrate his bday there. Turned out really cute.

Sesame Place sounds like lots of fun. And we don't care if the sewing is Disney sewing or not. We LOVE pictures so let's see some!

 

[DMGeurts]

It only took me 2.5 hours to complete (or there about). I sat down around 8 and was done around 10:30. I was watching a show as well. I purchased two pillowcases, 1 in a leopard print and 1 polka dot. The material was microfiber. For some reason I didn't see anything that caught my eye in the fabric aisle at Walmart for her dress. I ran into a few problems: hemming, ribbon hole size, and width of the dress. The hemming is what took forever for me, specifically around the armholes as they are curved, the hemming for the other parts were easy. I kept sewing and then cutting the threads because they were bunched. On one side I just gave up, but it isn't noticeable under the arm and because the dress bunches. The tutorial I followed didn't cut the width of the pillowcase down so the dress is really wide. The tutorial also used a thinner ribbon than what I originally wanted, thankfully I had thinner ribbon to use. When I realized it there wasn't enough fabric to make a larger opening for the big ribbon. The dress is an inch shorter then I wanted, I had a mishap with my rotary cutter. All my fingers are intact however, and I managed not to prick myself once. I found the fabric difficult to work with. It wouldn't take to folding in small areas well. At least I hope it was the fabric and not my skills. Next time I will be sure to purchase a less slippery fabric. Okay, sorry for the long rant. On with the pictures, she'll have to wear shorts or pants under this but I'm satisfied as this was my first sewing project ever.

I think it turned out great - and your dd is precious!

You call these SMALL projects?! I guess your idea of small is like my idea of large . I really like the Stitch bag!

I just want to hop on and say "Happy Canadian Thanksgiving" to everyone. This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year. My apple pie is thawing right now and I need to bake it before heading over to the in-law's this afternoon (I made 14 pies over the last 2 weekends, all by hand). Oh I made a casserole carrier yesterday so I can take my pie in style. My MIL and my grandma-in-law both sew and they are always curious about my current projects (Grandma used to teach quilting classes and she gave me a lot of materials when she moved here). I need to take a picture of the carrier when I pack up the pie.

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! I hope you'll show pictures of your casserole carrier... That sounds awesome!

As usual, your things are marvelous and incredible! You are such a talented seamstres!!!

Thanks Diane - but you are an amazing seamstress yourself.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

you know I love your projects D especially partial to the stitch messenger since that is Miss Cs

Thanks Chiara...

Yeh I get that from most of the bigger threads where a question is asked. NEVER felt that from this board thankfully. I've just been in hiding as I haven't made anything Disney yet. I finished (with the help from my mom) my son's 1st bowling shirt. But it is Sesame! We ate going down this weekend to celebrate his bday there. Turned out really cute. Got tons of fabric for Disney ones to start though also am working on a Bubble Guppies shirt for his party at home the following weekend. Nothing Disney yet. Soon because after this Sesame trip the count down to our Christmas at Disney is ON!!!

I would love to see anything that anyone makes - Disney or not.

D~

 

[pyrxtc]

I do actually have a couple of small projects to share...

First off is a wallet/lanyard combo that someone ordered:

Then, my prototype GAC Pouch, I can't show pictures of the back, because it has my label on it and photobucket isn't cooperating with my edits - but there's a clear vinyl window on the back, so the GAC is mostly waterproof and doesn't have to be taken out each time it needs to be shown.

And a Messenger bag:

D~

Awesome work as always. It's your stuff that makes me really want to get an embroidery machine but I need to work on my sewing first and then learn to use my serger.

I just want to hop on and say "Happy Canadian Thanksgiving" to everyone. This is our Thanksgiving weekend and I certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year. My apple pie is thawing right now and I need to bake it before heading over to the in-law's this afternoon (I made 14 pies over the last 2 weekends, all by hand). Oh I made a casserole carrier yesterday so I can take my pie in style. My MIL and my grandma-in-law both sew and they are always curious about my current projects (Grandma used to teach quilting classes and she gave me a lot of materials when she moved here). I need to take a picture of the carrier when I pack up the pie.

Happy Thanksgiving !!! I've never made more than 1 or 2 pies at a time and mostly we just buy them. I'm sure everyone will love yours. Can't wait to see the carrier.

It only took me 2.5 hours to complete (or there about). I sat down around 8 and was done around 10:30. I was watching a show as well. I purchased two pillowcases, 1 in a leopard print and 1 polka dot. The material was microfiber. For some reason I didn't see anything that caught my eye in the fabric aisle at Walmart for her dress. I ran into a few problems: hemming, ribbon hole size, and width of the dress. The hemming is what took forever for me, specifically around the armholes as they are curved, the hemming for the other parts were easy. I kept sewing and then cutting the threads because they were bunched. On one side I just gave up, but it isn't noticeable under the arm and because the dress bunches. The tutorial I followed didn't cut the width of the pillowcase down so the dress is really wide. The tutorial also used a thinner ribbon than what I originally wanted, thankfully I had thinner ribbon to use. When I realized it there wasn't enough fabric to make a larger opening for the big ribbon. The dress is an inch shorter then I wanted, I had a mishap with my rotary cutter. All my fingers are intact however, and I managed not to prick myself once. I found the fabric difficult to work with. It wouldn't take to folding in small areas well. At least I hope it was the fabric and not my skills. Next time I will be sure to purchase a less slippery fabric. Okay, sorry for the long rant. On with the pictures, she'll have to wear shorts or pants under this but I'm satisfied as this was my first sewing project ever.

The dress looks cute. I don't think I've made one using an actual pillowcase yet though. Great job !

I would love to see anything that anyone makes - Disney or not.

D~

I think we all agree with this.

I have a pic to share or two. Not sewing but I did use my book this weekend and traced out my first Feliz pattern, now to pick fabric and add seams. I hope I did it right.

This is what I did today in NH. Well, technically this beach is in MA. It was 52 degrees outside and quite windy and we do it this weekend every year.

Yes, they are running out of the water. DS11 was up past his waist in the water. They were in and out for 30 minutes or so before making a sandcastle on the beach.

I just thought you all might like this one too.

I hope sharing non-sewing pics is okay. This last one is a great video.


I've got to help my DS finish his totes for Halloween and I need to cut out my friends DD's dress and sew it together. Should be a quick one.

 

[PurpleEars]

It only took me 2.5 hours to complete (or there about). I sat down around 8 and was done around 10:30. I was watching a show as well. I purchased two pillowcases, 1 in a leopard print and 1 polka dot. The material was microfiber. For some reason I didn't see anything that caught my eye in the fabric aisle at Walmart for her dress. I ran into a few problems: hemming, ribbon hole size, and width of the dress. The hemming is what took forever for me, specifically around the armholes as they are curved, the hemming for the other parts were easy. I kept sewing and then cutting the threads because they were bunched. On one side I just gave up, but it isn't noticeable under the arm and because the dress bunches. The tutorial I followed didn't cut the width of the pillowcase down so the dress is really wide. The tutorial also used a thinner ribbon than what I originally wanted, thankfully I had thinner ribbon to use. When I realized it there wasn't enough fabric to make a larger opening for the big ribbon. The dress is an inch shorter then I wanted, I had a mishap with my rotary cutter. All my fingers are intact however, and I managed not to prick myself once. I found the fabric difficult to work with. It wouldn't take to folding in small areas well. At least I hope it was the fabric and not my skills. Next time I will be sure to purchase a less slippery fabric. Okay, sorry for the long rant. On with the pictures, she'll have to wear shorts or pants under this but I'm satisfied as this was my first sewing project ever.

Thanks for sharing your sewing adventures with us. You did a great job with your first sewing project especially given the material you worked with. Good job on not pricking or hurting yourself in the process. I manage to do that more often than I care to admit.

Yeh I get that from most of the bigger threads where a question is asked. NEVER felt that from this board thankfully. I've just been in hiding as I haven't made anything Disney yet. I finished (with the help from my mom) my son's 1st bowling shirt. But it is Sesame! We ate going down this weekend to celebrate his bday there. Turned out really cute. Got tons of fabric for Disney ones to start though also am working on a Bubble Guppies shirt for his party at home the following weekend. Nothing Disney yet. Soon because after this Sesame trip the count down to our Christmas at Disney is ON!!!

Hooray for the first bowling shirt! Please post pictures of bowling shirt. We like seeing pictures even if they are not Disney related!

Wow, 14 pies! I'm not much of a pie baker. My SIL always bring the pies to my house for our Thanksgiving. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! And definitely make sure you post a picture of your pie carrier so we can see it.

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! I hope you'll show pictures of your casserole carrier... That sounds awesome!
D~

Happy Thanksgiving !!! I've never made more than 1 or 2 pies at a time and mostly we just buy them. I'm sure everyone will love yours. Can't wait to see the carrier.

Thanks everyone. We only get nice apples inexpensively for a few weeks a year so I tend to stock up and make pies for the whole year. We had a nice dinner and conversation after dinner. This is my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner:

And the pie nicely packed up, ready to go:

It is Aunt Ellie's Casserole Cover on ymct. I got the pattern when it was on super sale. It was very easy to put together. I used scraps of quilt batt to line the material (instead of fusible fleece). I was glad that I had a walking foot on my machine as the material was quite thick.

I have a pic to share or two. Not sewing but I did use my book this weekend and traced out my first Feliz pattern, now to pick fabric and add seams. I hope I did it right.

This is what I did today in NH. Well, technically this beach is in MA. It was 52 degrees outside and quite windy and we do it this weekend every year.

Yes, they are running out of the water. DS11 was up past his waist in the water. They were in and out for 30 minutes or so before making a sandcastle on the beach.

I just thought you all might like this one too.

I've got to help my DS finish his totes for Halloween and I need to cut out my friends DD's dress and sew it together. Should be a quick one.

Looks like you had a great day at the beach. It was certainly too cold today for us to think about the beach (just above freezing). I look forward to seeing your Feliz (and the totes).

 

[love to stitch]

Thanks everyone. We only get nice apples inexpensively for a few weeks a year so I tend to stock up and make pies for the whole year. We had a nice dinner and conversation after dinner. This is my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner:

And the pie nicely packed up, ready to go:

It is Aunt Ellie's Casserole Cover on ymct. I got the pattern when it was on super sale. It was very easy to put together. I used scraps of quilt batt to line the material (instead of fusible fleece). I was glad that I had a walking foot on my machine as the material was quite thick.

Your pie looks yummy and the carrier is very pretty.

 

[DMGeurts]

Awesome work as always. It's your stuff that makes me really want to get an embroidery machine but I need to work on my sewing first and then learn to use my serger.

Aww... thanks. I just wanted to mention... You do realize that everything I do is hand applique - right? The only reason I mention this, is because for my first several months of sewing, I just assumed that I needed an expensive embroidery machine to make the characters... I didn't realize that you could hand applique them on a regular machine - a bit more time consuming, and a bit more skill - but it can be done. Heather Sue's Most Awesome Hand Applique tutorial on page 1 of this thread is how I learned, and probably the best tutorial I have ever found. Highly recommend you give it a try.

These are my 2 machines...

Patience is my sewing machine - I do everything with her. But she is straight stitch only:

Mr. Rocket is my applique machine... He does all of my applique work:

I also have a serger, but I rarely use it (I really need to make a nicer cover for it... Hmmm... Maybe soon?)

I have a pic to share or two. Not sewing but I did use my book this weekend and traced out my first Feliz pattern, now to pick fabric and add seams. I hope I did it right.

I am sure you did fine. As long as you remembered to add your seam allowance when you traced. The Feliz is an amazing pattern - you will love it!

This is what I did today in NH. Well, technically this beach is in MA. It was 52 degrees outside and quite windy and we do it this weekend every year.

Yes, they are running out of the water. DS11 was up past his waist in the water. They were in and out for 30 minutes or so before making a sandcastle on the beach.

I just thought you all might like this one too.

I've got to help my DS finish his totes for Halloween and I need to cut out my friends DD's dress and sew it together. Should be a quick one.

Awesome pictures - what a gorgeous day you had!

Thanks for sharing your sewing adventures with us. You did a great job with your first sewing project especially given the material you worked with. Good job on not pricking or hurting yourself in the process. I manage to do that more often than I care to admit.

Hooray for the first bowling shirt! Please post pictures of bowling shirt. We like seeing pictures even if they are not Disney related!

Thanks everyone. We only get nice apples inexpensively for a few weeks a year so I tend to stock up and make pies for the whole year. We had a nice dinner and conversation after dinner. This is my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner:

And the pie nicely packed up, ready to go:

It is Aunt Ellie's Casserole Cover on ymct. I got the pattern when it was on super sale. It was very easy to put together. I used scraps of quilt batt to line the material (instead of fusible fleece). I was glad that I had a walking foot on my machine as the material was quite thick.

Your pie looks simply AMAZING... You are making me hungry for an American Thanksgiving meal...

Love the caserole cover! That is awesome... I may need to make one of those too...

D~

 

[pyrxtc]

Aww... thanks. I just wanted to mention... You do realize that everything I do is hand applique - right? The only reason I mention this, is because for my first several months of sewing, I just assumed that I needed an expensive embroidery machine to make the characters... I didn't realize that you could hand applique them on a regular machine - a bit more time consuming, and a bit more skill - but it can be done. Heather Sue's Most Awesome Hand Applique tutorial on page 1 of this thread is how I learned, and probably the best tutorial I have ever found. Highly recommend you give it a try.

These are my 2 machines...

Patience is my sewing machine - I do everything with her. But she is straight stitch only:

Mr. Rocket is my applique machine... He does all of my applique work:

I also have a serger, but I rarely use it (I really need to make a nicer cover for it... Hmmm... Maybe soon?)

I am sure you did fine. As long as you remembered to add your seam allowance when you traced. The Feliz is an amazing pattern - you will love it!
Awesome pictures - what a gorgeous day you had! D~

I did not realize you hand did these. WOW !!

I didn't add it as I traced so I have to go back and do that but I do have a wheel cutter with a guide on it that I was planning on using to cut it out with a seam on it. I am thinking I want to make an "Alice in Wonderland" themed dress but I still need a few more fabric designs so I guess it will have to wait and I'll have to try something else for my first one. this is what I have so far...

I went a little overboard buying fabric at the sale this weekend too.....

close up of top fabrics

A close up of those flowered fabrics in the middle

And some curtains I found at Goodwill. haven't decided if I'm keeping them curtains since they are already done and nicely lined but unfinished on bottom edge of one or taking them apart to use the fabric.

sorry it's a little image heavy. Looking for idea's for the Alice dress using fabrics found in stores. I'm gong to incorporate baby blue and some white but would love some fun butterflies, or caterpillars, or rabbits, or even white and red roses. Thanks!

 

[dianemom2]

Awesome work as always. It's your stuff that makes me really want to get an embroidery machine but I need to work on my sewing first and then learn to use my serger.


This is what I did today in NH. Well, technically this beach is in MA. It was 52 degrees outside and quite windy and we do it this weekend every year.

I was going to tell you that Dorine does all her appliques by hand. She is amazing! But I see she explained that to you herself

BRRRRRR! 52 degrees is way to cold for me to visit the beach. But it looks like you and your kids had a wonderful time!

Thanks everyone. We only get nice apples inexpensively for a few weeks a year so I tend to stock up and make pies for the whole year. We had a nice dinner and conversation after dinner. This is my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner:

And the pie nicely packed up, ready to go:

Glad that you had a nice holiday. Your pie looks delicious! And the pie carrier is so pretty. I never know how to transport my casseroles without burning myself. I might need to make one of those!

Aww... thanks. I just wanted to mention... You do realize that everything I do is hand applique - right? The only reason I mention this, is because for my first several months of sewing, I just assumed that I needed an expensive embroidery machine to make the characters... I didn't realize that you could hand applique them on a regular machine - a bit more time consuming, and a bit more skill - but it can be done. Heather Sue's Most Awesome Hand Applique tutorial on page 1 of this thread is how I learned, and probably the best tutorial I have ever found. Highly recommend you give it a try.
D~

You do the best hand appliques! They are so detailed and expressive. I can't even figure out the satin stitch on my machine. LOL! Thank goodness that I do have an embroidery machine.

I am thinking I want to make an "Alice in Wonderland" themed dress but I still need a few more fabric designs so I guess it will have to wait and I'll have to try something else for my first one. this is what I have so far...

I went a little overboard buying fabric at the sale this weekend too.....

And some curtains I found at Goodwill. haven't decided if I'm keeping them curtains since they are already done and nicely lined but unfinished on bottom edge of one or taking them apart to use the fabric.

It looks like you got some nice fabrics on sale this week. What do you plan to do with them? The curtains from goodwill were a great find too. Beth, who used to visit us on here all the time, used to find great stuff like that too and turn it into dresses for all her granddaughters.

I like what you have picked out for your Alice themed dress so far. I haven't seen anything with caterpillars or roses recently. Joanns has had some pretty butterfly fabric in their calico collection before. I think they still have it.

 

[kasedroz]

They're not clothes but are wearable but I wanted to share them with everyone! These are my girls Christmas themed flip flops for our vacation in December!

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[Meshell2002]

Wendy- so sorry for Bridgie's family...thanks for letting us know, that was the first give I participated in.

so much cute stuff posted WTMTQ and catch up!

Diane...yes I've been sewing for the baby, and taught myself how to knit too! None of it's disney related....I need to get pics of DD in her halloween costume though....she's going to be Jessie....I upcycled some of DS outgrown clothes and embelished them

Here's some baby related stuff....not everything...but most.

Dedication gown, Lucy is modeling the bonnet, she needed something to do.

recovered pillow for nursery

made flannel burpies, embelished some too...gotta use that embroidery machine for something!

knitted sweater set

Made myself "4th trimester" dress....I'm about 32 weeks in this photo.....so couldn't wear the dress now cause the hem would ride up too much, but it will be great for next month!

ok thanks to pics of the apple pie now I want one too! it looks great! LOL!

 

[4HppyCamprs]

Hello All! This is my second post LOL I am brand new to sewing but I love the appliques and found HeatherSue's Hand Appliqueing tutorial to be the BEST! So I thought I would share what I made.

I made this without the bond or stabilizer because I was too impatient to wait.
The skirt was made from the WORST tutorial ever. This was skirt number 4. I learned a lot though! I learned what Selvedge to Selvedge meant and the skirt turned out a lot fuller!

This was my second applique/sewing project using the proper material BUT I put the bow on Minnie upside down. Oops.

My newest creation. I think I have how to make this skirt down so I could do it in my sleep!

These are the only things I have ever sewn so I am still learning a lot. My MIL is helping me put together a toddler Christmas dress so I am learning to sew from a pattern too.

 

[kbarrett]

I've been lurking looking at all your gorgeous creations for a while! I'm a newbie at sewing and after being inspired by all of you I've made trick or treat bags, my DS6 caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland cartoon) costume for MNSSHP, my husbands Mad hatter shirt (appliqued that's to the tutorial yall posted) and a Halloween shower curtain. I'm looking forward to learning more and I have one question.... When you applique what do you use to for lack of a better word "pad" the the thread on the inside of the item so it's not so scratchy?

 

[sewmess]

pryxtc: Those fabrics beg for an Alice Dress & hopefully you'll be able to find some good complimentaries at a good price. I'm quite jealous of all your new fabric. I was planning on going to take advatage of the sales yesterday, but DH got sick and I ended up running to the pharmacy for him instead.

I did stop by a thrift store and picked up about 4 yards of various materials for about 4 dollars. Some of it is licensed NFL stuff (older, but it's got the important teams for the family.)

4hppycamprs: Great stuff there! I'm always ready to dive into new projects without always waiting for the proper stuff. That's what I call winging it. and I'm a Winging It queen.

 

[Meshell2002]

I've been lurking looking at all your gorgeous creations for a while! I'm a newbie at sewing and after being inspired by all of you I've made trick or treat bags, my DS6 caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland cartoon) costume for MNSSHP, my husbands Mad hatter shirt (appliqued that's to the tutorial yall posted) and a Halloween shower curtain. I'm looking forward to learning more and I have one question.... When you applique what do you use to for lack of a better word "pad" the the thread on the inside of the item so it's not so scratchy?

I use stabilizer for machine embroidery....if you use cut away it's pretty soft (best for tshirts) if you are doing hand embroidery you can buy sulky's tender touch (in the stabilizer section sold by the role in sewing stores) that irons on to cover the back....I also use it on baby items or if someone has sensory issues.

 

[dianemom2]

They're not clothes but are wearable but I wanted to share them with everyone! These are my girls Christmas themed flip flops for our vacation in December!

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

Those are very cute!

Diane...yes I've been sewing for the baby, and taught myself how to knit too!

recovered pillow for nursery

made flannel burpies, embelished some too...gotta use that embroidery machine for something!

knitted sweater set

Made myself "4th trimester" dress....I'm about 32 weeks in this photo.....so couldn't wear the dress now cause the hem would ride up too much, but it will be great for next month!

All the baby things are wonderful. The dress and bonnet are amazing! And the little outfit that you knitted is so cute and so are the burpies (which I'm sure will get plenty of use!!!) I really like your "4th trimester" dress. I definitely could have used something like that, especially after my 2nd daughter was born. Having 2 babies in less than 1 year left me looking pregnant for about 3 months after the second one was born. It really took my stomach muscles some time to look normal again. I'd love to see how you upcycled stuff into a Jessie costume.

Hello All! This is my second post LOL I am brand new to sewing but I love the appliques and found HeatherSue's Hand Appliqueing tutorial to be the BEST! So I thought I would share what I made.

Your stuff looks great! Each thing you posted shows that you've gained more skills and they are all adorable. I've been sewing for a while but still don't do hand appliques so good for you for learning to do them right off the bat!

I've been lurking looking at all your gorgeous creations for a while! I'm a newbie at sewing and after being inspired by all of you I've made trick or treat bags, my DS6 caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland cartoon) costume for MNSSHP, my husbands Mad hatter shirt (appliqued that's to the tutorial yall posted) and a Halloween shower curtain. I'm looking forward to learning more and I have one question.... When you applique what do you use to for lack of a better word "pad" the the thread on the inside of the item so it's not so scratchy?

I buy Sulky's Tender Touch and iron over the back of the appliques. It keeps the scratchy stuff away from the skin.

Here is what I finished today. A dancing cow jumper/dress. This was the first time I made my own bias tape and it was very easy. I just used the method with the needle and the ironing board. It was simple!

Here is a close up of the dancing cow applique. It is hard to see but the dark pink vertical stripes on the skirt have a cow, a cat and a frog wearing ballet tutus and dancing. I wanted a dancing cow for the bodice but I already had this cow design so I just added the tutu after it was stitched out.

Also, tonight is the launch that I talked about previously. I can't wait until it is over so I can share pictures of my launch dresses with you. I was very happy with how they turned out.

 

[VBAndrea]

Just a quick drive by as I did a speed read of everything. I love everyone's creations! The apple pie looks scrumptious! It's my fav pie!

Diane, I tried bias tape with the needle and ironing board method and mine didn't work at all I'm jealous that yours turned out so good.

I am working on a Halloween set for dd -- appliqued the shirt yesterday and started the jeans. I didn't do anything on it today though. Now my neck/shoulder/jaw is sore and stiff and my arm is a bit sore too. You will all be glad to know I am going to the doctor's late tomorrow afternoon -- it was the only time they could get me in. Hopefully I just pinched a nerve, but I am not so convinced with all the weird viral symptoms I've had lately. And my ha's are coming back too I'm sure they'll tell me I have a virus or the flu and need to suck it up. But I need some pain meds as the OTC doesn't cut it.

 

[goteamwood]

Aww... thanks. I just wanted to mention... You do realize that everything I do is hand applique - right? The only reason I mention this, is because for my first several months of sewing, I just assumed that I needed an expensive embroidery machine to make the characters... I didn't realize that you could hand applique them on a regular machine - a bit more time consuming, and a bit more skill - but it can be done. Heather Sue's Most Awesome Hand Applique tutorial on page 1 of this thread is how I learned, and probably the best tutorial I have ever found. Highly recommend you give it a try.

These are my 2 machines...

Patience is my sewing machine - I do everything with her. But she is straight stitch only:

Mr. Rocket is my applique machine... He does all of my applique work:

I also have a serger, but I rarely use it (I really need to make a nicer cover for it... Hmmm... Maybe soon?)

D~

First, in awe, like everyone else, that those are all hand appliqués. But second, holy cats that is a neat, amazing sewing area. In my mind mine looks like that, but in my reality it's me digging through piles of stuff to find scissors I JUST HAD!

I did not realize you hand did these. WOW !!

I didn't add it as I traced so I have to go back and do that but I do have a wheel cutter with a guide on it that I was planning on using to cut it out with a seam on it. I am thinking I want to make an "Alice in Wonderland" themed dress but I still need a few more fabric designs so I guess it will have to wait and I'll have to try something else for my first one. this is what I have so far...

I went a little overboard buying fabric at the sale this weekend too.....

close up of top fabrics

A close up of those flowered fabrics in the middle

And some curtains I found at Goodwill. haven't decided if I'm keeping them curtains since they are already done and nicely lined but unfinished on bottom edge of one or taking them apart to use the fabric.

sorry it's a little image heavy. Looking for idea's for the Alice dress using fabrics found in stores. I'm gong to incorporate baby blue and some white but would love some fun butterflies, or caterpillars, or rabbits, or even white and red roses. Thanks!

Have you tried fabric.com? I found they have a good selection of stuff I have a hard time finding in other places, and I can almost always find a 15-25% off code on retailmenot which helps.

Just a quick drive by as I did a speed read of everything. I love everyone's creations! The apple pie looks scrumptious! It's my fav pie!

Diane, I tried bias tape with the needle and ironing board method and mine didn't work at all I'm jealous that yours turned out so good.

I am working on a Halloween set for dd -- appliqued the shirt yesterday and started the jeans. I didn't do anything on it today though. Now my neck/shoulder/jaw is sore and stiff and my arm is a bit sore too. You will all be glad to know I am going to the doctor's late tomorrow afternoon -- it was the only time they could get me in. Hopefully I just pinched a nerve, but I am not so convinced with all the weird viral symptoms I've had lately. And my ha's are coming back too I'm sure they'll tell me I have a virus or the flu and need to suck it up. But I need some pain meds as the OTC doesn't cut it.

I really hope they have some answers for you, or if not at least something with a little more kick. Feel better soon!

 

[goteamwood]

First, in awe, like everyone else, that those are all hand appliqués. But second, holy cats that is a neat, amazing sewing area. In my mind mine looks like that, but in my reality it's me digging through piles of stuff to find scissors I JUST HAD!


Have you tried fabric.com? I found they have a good selection of stuff I have a hard time finding in other places, and I can almost always find a 15-25% off code on retailmenot which helps.



I really hope they have some answers for you, or if not at least something with a little more kick. Feel better soon!

Sorry I had to save before I was done, my kids were beating the heck out of each other. We just got back from 6 days in the middle of nowhere wisconsin, which was beautiful, relaxing and stressful all at once. Every night I just kept thinking of all the things I still want to get done before our trip less than 3 weeks away. But I got to spend my birthday in the woods without internet/cell reception and with my amazing husband and our equally amazing progeny. If you're interested in some amazing fall colors, I can't recommend enough Door County Wisconsin around the first week in October. Never disappoints. Though I can't wait for Florida in a couple weeks, it was a tad on the chilly side for my tastes...


goteamwood.com for some of our pics if you're interested.

Am I a terrible mom that I wanted to put my kids in bed at 6 p.m. so I can get back into my sewing room for the 1st time in a week??

 

[PurpleEars]

Your pie looks yummy and the carrier is very pretty.

Thanks. The pie disappeared very quickly and I came home with an empty pie plate last night. (yes, I know, I used a flan dish instead of a pie plate because I ran out of pie plates). The carrier worked really well for taking the pie.

These are my 2 machines...

Patience is my sewing machine - I do everything with her. But she is straight stitch only:

Mr. Rocket is my applique machine... He does all of my applique work:

I also have a serger, but I rarely use it (I really need to make a nicer cover for it... Hmmm... Maybe soon?)

Your pie looks simply AMAZING... You are making me hungry for an American Thanksgiving meal...

Love the caserole cover! That is awesome... I may need to make one of those too...

D~

Your sewing space looks very nice (I remember when you were decorating it). I think I may *need* to thaw another pie this weekend (but we are having guests so it's ok).

I am thinking I want to make an "Alice in Wonderland" themed dress but I still need a few more fabric designs so I guess it will have to wait and I'll have to try something else for my first one. this is what I have so far...

I went a little overboard buying fabric at the sale this weekend too.....

And some curtains I found at Goodwill. haven't decided if I'm keeping them curtains since they are already done and nicely lined but unfinished on bottom edge of one or taking them apart to use the fabric.

sorry it's a little image heavy. Looking for idea's for the Alice dress using fabrics found in stores. I'm gong to incorporate baby blue and some white but would love some fun butterflies, or caterpillars, or rabbits, or even white and red roses. Thanks!

Looks like you are going to have a great Alice dress. Great finds on other fabrics too. I can't wait to see what you make with them!

Glad that you had a nice holiday. Your pie looks delicious! And the pie carrier is so pretty. I never know how to transport my casseroles without burning myself. I might need to make one of those!

The casserole carrier was very easy to put together. The bonus of having the carrier was that the pie stayed warm while it was being transported.

They're not clothes but are wearable but I wanted to share them with everyone! These are my girls Christmas themed flip flops for our vacation in December!

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Very cute! I hope you will have a great trip!

Diane...yes I've been sewing for the baby, and taught myself how to knit too! None of it's disney related....I need to get pics of DD in her halloween costume though....she's going to be Jessie....I upcycled some of DS outgrown clothes and embelished them

Here's some baby related stuff....not everything...but most.

Dedication gown, Lucy is modeling the bonnet, she needed something to do.

recovered pillow for nursery

made flannel burpies, embelished some too...gotta use that embroidery machine for something!

knitted sweater set

Made myself "4th trimester" dress....I'm about 32 weeks in this photo.....so couldn't wear the dress now cause the hem would ride up too much, but it will be great for next month!

ok thanks to pics of the apple pie now I want one too! it looks great! LOL!

Looks like you have been busy! The dress is very pretty. I hope the remainder of your pregnancy will go smoothly!

Hello All! This is my second post LOL I am brand new to sewing but I love the appliques and found HeatherSue's Hand Appliqueing tutorial to be the BEST! So I thought I would share what I made.

I made this without the bond or stabilizer because I was too impatient to wait.
The skirt was made from the WORST tutorial ever. This was skirt number 4. I learned a lot though! I learned what Selvedge to Selvedge meant and the skirt turned out a lot fuller!

This was my second applique/sewing project using the proper material BUT I put the bow on Minnie upside down. Oops.

My newest creation. I think I have how to make this skirt down so I could do it in my sleep!

These are the only things I have ever sewn so I am still learning a lot. My MIL is helping me put together a toddler Christmas dress so I am learning to sew from a pattern too.

Great job on your first few sewing projects! I can't wait to see the Christmas dress!

I've been lurking looking at all your gorgeous creations for a while! I'm a newbie at sewing and after being inspired by all of you I've made trick or treat bags, my DS6 caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland cartoon) costume for MNSSHP, my husbands Mad hatter shirt (appliqued that's to the tutorial yall posted) and a Halloween shower curtain. I'm looking forward to learning more and I have one question.... When you applique what do you use to for lack of a better word "pad" the the thread on the inside of the item so it's not so scratchy?

I think some stabilizers are pretty soft so you don't need to cover it up. I know some people do add something else when they sew for people with sensitive skin but I can't think of the product's name off the top of my head. I am sure someones else can tell you though.

Here is what I finished today. A dancing cow jumper/dress. This was the first time I made my own bias tape and it was very easy. I just used the method with the needle and the ironing board. It was simple!

Here is a close up of the dancing cow applique. It is hard to see but the dark pink vertical stripes on the skirt have a cow, a cat and a frog wearing ballet tutus and dancing. I wanted a dancing cow for the bodice but I already had this cow design so I just added the tutu after it was stitched out.

Also, tonight is the launch that I talked about previously. I can't wait until it is over so I can share pictures of my launch dresses with you. I was very happy with how they turned out.

I like making my own bias tape so I am glad that you found a method that works well for you. I like how you added the tutu to the cow. It really ties the applique and the material together.

Just a quick drive by as I did a speed read of everything. I love everyone's creations! The apple pie looks scrumptious! It's my fav pie!

I am working on a Halloween set for dd -- appliqued the shirt yesterday and started the jeans. I didn't do anything on it today though. Now my neck/shoulder/jaw is sore and stiff and my arm is a bit sore too. You will all be glad to know I am going to the doctor's late tomorrow afternoon -- it was the only time they could get me in. Hopefully I just pinched a nerve, but I am not so convinced with all the weird viral symptoms I've had lately. And my ha's are coming back too I'm sure they'll tell me I have a virus or the flu and need to suck it up. But I need some pain meds as the OTC doesn't cut it.

I hope the doctor can figure out the source of the issues. I will be happy to mail you a pie (which I am sure will be thawed by the time it gets to you) if it helps to speed up your recovery.

Sorry I had to save before I was done, my kids were beating the heck out of each other. We just got back from 6 days in the middle of nowhere wisconsin, which was beautiful, relaxing and stressful all at once. Every night I just kept thinking of all the things I still want to get done before our trip less than 3 weeks away. But I got to spend my birthday in the woods without internet/cell reception and with my amazing husband and our equally amazing progeny. If you're interested in some amazing fall colors, I can't recommend enough Door County Wisconsin around the first week in October. Never disappoints. Though I can't wait for Florida in a couple weeks, it was a tad on the chilly side for my tastes...


goteamwood.com for some of our pics if you're interested.

Am I a terrible mom that I wanted to put my kids in bed at 6 p.m. so I can get back into my sewing room for the 1st time in a week??

It sounds like you have a great birthday. We used to live in Southwestern Ontario which also had amazing fall colours. I hope you will get to your sewing room soon!