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

[LilLisaLou]

I have an embroidery question. My boss has a Janome embroidery machine that she's only used once. She's said I could borrow it but that she doesn't have any thread. She brought a spool of the thread her sewing store recommended: Amann Group Isacord ET.40. Other than her sewing store, I can't find them locally. Is that thread really that special? Is there a brand that I can get at JoAnn that is the functional equivalent? Thanks!!!

 

[dianemom2]

I would be really mad if all my thread I bought had burrs and would not be filing it down and would be calling my credit card company to let them know that item was definitely not as received and that the company is refusing to give me all my money back.

I really do need something to keep me busy in my brain. My DH is in CA right now getting ready to fly home after a big interview he had yesterday. If he gets the job, then we are moving. We still don't know where the job will be. The two main places are Mountain View, CA or Dallas, TX. The two places couldn't be more different and I don't know anyone in either place. I am torn which place I want the job to be. We could live better in TX but DH's grandmother doesn't live far from Mountain View. He visited with her last night for the first time in 18 years and she wants us out there. CA is just so very expensive to live. Ugh... moving from a town of less than 2,000 in NH mountains to either place will be hard. My brain is on overload.....

I love the clown costume! It looks awesome! And the bag to go with it is wonderful.

Good luck with your husband's big interview. It sounds like either location for the job would be a huge change for your family. I'm sure that either way, it will be a big adventure.

I have an embroidery question. My boss has a Janome embroidery machine that she's only used once. She's said I could borrow it but that she doesn't have any thread. She brought a spool of the thread her sewing store recommended: Amann Group Isacord ET.40. Other than her sewing store, I can't find them locally. Is that thread really that special? Is there a brand that I can get at JoAnn that is the functional equivalent? Thanks!!!

Lucky you! Being able to borrow an embroidery machine is wonderful! You can definitely buy thread at Joanns. I'm pretty sure that all the thread is on sale there for 50% off until tomorrow. I've bought both Sulky and Coates and Clark. Both of them work fine in my machine. Other people have had a few problems from time to time but some machines can be quite picky about their thread. If you miss the sale at Joanns, it is cheaper to order your thread on-line. A lot of people on here order from Marathon. Here is a link to their website:
http://www.marathonthread.com/

 

[smile5sunshine]

Something really crazy just happened here. We had an earthquake..... that doesn't normally happen in NH. It actually happened in Maine but was felt as far west as NY and as far south as CT and RI. My whole house shook.

Eeeek! Glad everything was okay but scary none the less!

This has been a crazy week. My mother's costume is done. I made fuzzy pom-poms and used velcro on the back as requested and made the neck ruffle separate with velcro closure too. It is a little long but can't fix that now. Plenty of room for thicker clothes underneath for our cold NE halloweens. We had snow last year. A few too many images but I am proud of how nice my rolled hems came out and it all looks so clean. The colors are correct in the 2nd pic. I also made a bag to go with the costume for handing out candy from. I cut everything out on Tuesday, and got it done last night except for the bottom of the bag which I did this morning while my kids were getting ready for the bus.

I really do need something to keep me busy in my brain. My DH is in CA right now getting ready to fly home after a big interview he had yesterday. If he gets the job, then we are moving. We still don't know where the job will be. The two main places are Mountain View, CA or Dallas, TX. The two places couldn't be more different and I don't know anyone in either place. I am torn which place I want the job to be. We could live better in TX but DH's grandmother doesn't live far from Mountain View. He visited with her last night for the first time in 18 years and she wants us out there. CA is just so very expensive to live. Ugh... moving from a town of less than 2,000 in NH mountains to either place will be hard. My brain is on overload.....

The clown costume came out cute. I think clowns are sort of creepy, but I guess that's why they work so well as a Halloween costume! HA!

GL with the job offers and deciding where to relocate. You will figure out the right place to be.

I did not feel anything here, but other parts of RI said they did. I never felt the one that hit us last year either, but I think my whole street is built on ledge.
What I am worried about is our house in Maine. We are heading there this weekend anyway so hopefully there won't be any damage.

Praying your house in Maine is fine!

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I am working on turning a couple of DS old jeans into a skirt for myself, I am resisting the urge to applique a mickey on the front

Resistance is futile!

Only 10 days until our trip, I did the online checkin this morning, this is really happening! I did whip up some easy-fit pants (man, those are aptly named, they were super easy, even though I have never made pants before!) to go with my boys' birthday shirts for Chef Mickey birthday breakfast the day we leave Disney. My husband thinks they look like pajamas, which I suppose they sort of do, but I think they will be adorable at breakfast.



So that officially marks the end of the kids' clothing for the trip. Except we were just invited for breakfast at 'Ohana with a friend and got a reservation so I am compelled to find some Hawaiian style fabric and make them some shorts or a Stitch shirt or something. No meal should go un-customized!

I am still chugging away on the adult shirts, I will post when I have something to show. I asked my husband what he would like and he asked for an X-Men polo... sigh. His reasoning is that Disney owns Marvel so it's a Disney property now. This week has been crazy, I have gotten 7 orders for custom shirts in addition to my self-imposed workload. I finally put my shop on hiatus so I don't have a mental breakdown!

10 more days!

These are very cute! The fabrics look great.

I am in the minority on here, but I don't really like the Easy Fit pattern. They do sew up in a flash, but I agree with your DH that they look like pj pants. Adding pockets helps, but they are just cut WAY too wide and that gives them the pj look. I ended up taking a good 2-3 inches out of the pair I made for our trip and I liked them MUCH better that way.

When you say add pockets do you mean back pockets or like hand pockets (or both?)
I don't recall seeing them with pockets.
I think they will look super cute for chef Mickey and *maybe* the plane ride home that afternoon. But they might not be warm enough to land in Chicago! I think they will be great PJs though later on. I liked them so much that when I was at Joann today I bought 8 yards of cute polar bears in argyle sweaters flannel (on sale btw for $2.79/yard) to make pj pants for my sons, 5-year-old nephew and possibly my husband and me for Christmas. My mom, brother and nephew are supposed to visit from Colorado for Christmas so I think matching Christmas Jammie's are in order.

Back to the last few projects...

Oh and as for warmth, you can LINE THEM with flannel. See this tutorial for how to do it if you need some help: http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-kid-pants-with-a-lining.html

So here's a thing: I bought a bunch of thread, I think an assortment of 30 or so from thread art based on a recommendation on the last thread. I have some of theirs in large cones, but this was smaller spools. And so far almost every one of them has a burr or sharp edge or little plasticky bit sticking out the end that snags and screws up the tension and causes the needle to flex and then break. I emailed them about it but got a not too concerned response that I could return it with a restocking fee. (Annoyed)
I've tried clipping and filing the rough spots, though it irritates me to no end since I don't think that should be a step I have to do, but the issue persists. Any other ideas? Maybe after my trip I will pack it up and pay the restocking fee and buy thread someplace else.

And GRRR, I would be so mad over the thread. I can't believe they won't give you your money back for a DEFECTIVE product!

I don't think I can appropriately thank/blame you all for my ridiculous addiction to making sure my kids are the cutest dressed tots in the all of Disney World next week when we go. Because I just got a reservation for 'ohana breakfast, and thought I would regret it if I didn't make outfits, I came up with this today. Of course the other shirt needs the applique and the other shorts need assembly. I did try, rather unsuccessfully, to add to the easy-fits to spice it up a little... the pocket is WAY too high, I had it double-sewn before I ironed down the waist casing. Also the little leaf applique thing (which is like on Lilo's dress.) I did by hand appliqué and on this particular pair I had it upside down and thought I was putting it on the leg not the hip... but I really like the shirt, that little strip of corresponding fabric added a little to the ensemble.




You can see in the 2nd picture just how bad the pocket is. Oh well. Live and learn, right? Of course the second pair I have already appliqued the leaf and added the pocket. I did just a zig zag on the edges of the pocket, to sort of match the zig zag on the applique and on the stripe.

My mother in law is coming for the weekend, she emailed me this morning to tell me to plan to sew all day Saturday and she will entertain my children. Nothing is better for my productivity than completely ignoring my kids!

Eh don't feel badly that the pockets didn't come out this time. Placement can be tricky to figure out. I agree that it won't be noticable at all when they are wearing a shirt with it. I think the set is cute and LOVE that you used some of the shorts fabric there behind Stitch on the shirt. Really ties it in together!

Hurray for you MIL watching the boys while you sew!

Oh, and I forgot, I whipped this up today too. (and by me, I mean almost entirely my PE770)



My mother-in-law has harped on me for months about not having a proper business card holder. Because in the scheme of my life, this is a truly important detail? Anyway, I found a freebie, in the hoop Monogramed one which took all of 15 minutes. Check that off the list.

Link. if you want it. Not affiliated, just found it in a google search and thought I would share.

this is cute! Thanks for sharing the link.

So, your ILs made you ILL. . .sorry that's just the way my mind works.

Hee hee. See I have FABULOUS ILs (I know I am so blessed!) so it really stunk that our week was sort of wasted on the sickies.

I'm wondering how long it will last because it was made from those T-shirt/jersey sheets that are fairly lightweight and mucho stretchy.

Anywho, since a picture is worth 1,000 words (sadly not $1,000) here tis.

WOW that looks great on it!

So my new baby arrived today. Isn't she beautiful?????

I got her unpacked today but she arrived very late in the day and I only got to set her up. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to read the directions and get sewing on her. I am already behind on my projects.

In other good news, I picked up my Ellageo from the repair shop today. They were able to fix it. They said that they found a wad of thread in the upper threader. My thread must have started to shred and created a jam up there. Now I have to figure out what to do with the Ellageo. I guess I will probably try to sell her. It will be sad because she has been a loyal and trusted friend for the last 5 years.

HURRAY for the new machine. She IS beautiful! Glad she works well too. I hope you have a lot of fun playing with your new toy and figuring out how it works!

That's great news that the Ellageo was fixable! I hope you are able to get a good price for it.

We got home from our 3 days in Disney World last night and I'm trying to adjust to being back in the real world (that 4:30 alarm clock was really rough this morning). But we had a really great time and are talking about the next trip already, maybe a 1 day run in December to see the Christmas decorations.

Welcome back! Glad you had a good time. I too am trying to come up with a way to go and do a Christmas trip. The problem is that I think I need to plan for Christmas 2014!


Oh ANDREA where are you???? Please check in and let us know how you are doing!!!


DS birthday is on Sunday so I'm starting to work on his birthday outfit. I am going to attempt to use the Treasure Pocket Pants from the book "Sewing for Boys" and then applique a shirt. I'm REALLY hoping they turn out nicely.

Sunshine

 

[goteamwood]

I did get one kid to try on the Stitch outfit to make sure it fits. The shirts need to be washed, I hope they do shrink up around the neck a little. But they cover the flawed pants, which I am pretty glad about. He didn't want to take off his new Stitch outfit, even though it is 45 degrees and drizzling here.

I think the black pirate socks really complete the look.
(And boy howdy do I need to tidy up my sewing room!)

 

[PurpleEars]

I tried out the new machine today. It was sooooo great! I love that it cut the jump stitches and I loved the self threader. My eyesight isn't what it used to be and threading the needle is getting harder these days. Also, it is much quieter than the Ellageo.


Thanks! The new machine is great! I am pretty sure that I am going to sell the Ellageo. I can't really justify having two machines.

I am glad that you are enjoying your new machine. I may be able to get a new machine in March 2013 so I need to start looking at the options available.

I don't think I can appropriately thank/blame you all for my ridiculous addiction to making sure my kids are the cutest dressed tots in the all of Disney World next week when we go. Because I just got a reservation for 'ohana breakfast, and thought I would regret it if I didn't make outfits, I came up with this today. Of course the other shirt needs the applique and the other shorts need assembly. I did try, rather unsuccessfully, to add to the easy-fits to spice it up a little... the pocket is WAY too high, I had it double-sewn before I ironed down the waist casing. Also the little leaf applique thing (which is like on Lilo's dress.) I did by hand appliqué and on this particular pair I had it upside down and thought I was putting it on the leg not the hip... but I really like the shirt, that little strip of corresponding fabric added a little to the ensemble.




You can see in the 2nd picture just how bad the pocket is. Oh well. Live and learn, right? Of course the second pair I have already appliqued the leaf and added the pocket. I did just a zig zag on the edges of the pocket, to sort of match the zig zag on the applique and on the stripe.

My mother in law is coming for the weekend, she emailed me this morning to tell me to plan to sew all day Saturday and she will entertain my children. Nothing is better for my productivity than completely ignoring my kids!

I like how your outfit turns out. I don't think anyone will notice the pocket until you point it out. I hope you will get lots of sewing done tomorrow!

Oh, and I forgot, I whipped this up today too. (and by me, I mean almost entirely my PE770)



My mother-in-law has harped on me for months about not having a proper business card holder. Because in the scheme of my life, this is a truly important detail? Anyway, I found a freebie, in the hoop Monogramed one which took all of 15 minutes. Check that off the list.

Link. if you want it. Not affiliated, just found it in a google search and thought I would share.

That's a nice card holder. Thanks for sharing the link.

Did you get your thread from Marathon in Canada or the US? I was thinking of trying this thread since I have had so many issues with the others I have.

I got mine from the US as they were MUCH cheaper than the Canadian company. I had them ship to the hotel when I was down in Anaheim for a conference around this time last year. I am very happy with the thread that I got from them. I got their 50 most popular colour set and their 30(?) colour set with metallic thread. I haven't even opened half of them yet but I am sure I will use them over time.

This has been a crazy week. My mother's costume is done. I made fuzzy pom-poms and used velcro on the back as requested and made the neck ruffle separate with velcro closure too. It is a little long but can't fix that now. Plenty of room for thicker clothes underneath for our cold NE halloweens. We had snow last year. A few too many images but I am proud of how nice my rolled hems came out and it all looks so clean. The colors are correct in the 2nd pic. I also made a bag to go with the costume for handing out candy from. I cut everything out on Tuesday, and got it done last night except for the bottom of the bag which I did this morning while my kids were getting ready for the bus.

Now I have a dress to make for my friends daughter and hopefully I can get it all done done today between laundry and dishes. It doesn't have much to it so I think I can do it. I hope the headache I had yesterday doesn't come back.

I really do need something to keep me busy in my brain. My DH is in CA right now getting ready to fly home after a big interview he had yesterday. If he gets the job, then we are moving. We still don't know where the job will be. The two main places are Mountain View, CA or Dallas, TX. The two places couldn't be more different and I don't know anyone in either place. I am torn which place I want the job to be. We could live better in TX but DH's grandmother doesn't live far from Mountain View. He visited with her last night for the first time in 18 years and she wants us out there. CA is just so very expensive to live. Ugh... moving from a town of less than 2,000 in NH mountains to either place will be hard. My brain is on overload.....

Great job on the costume and the bag. I hope everything works out for your family regarding your DH's job and possible relocation.

I have an embroidery question. My boss has a Janome embroidery machine that she's only used once. She's said I could borrow it but that she doesn't have any thread. She brought a spool of the thread her sewing store recommended: Amann Group Isacord ET.40. Other than her sewing store, I can't find them locally. Is that thread really that special? Is there a brand that I can get at JoAnn that is the functional equivalent? Thanks!!!

I would use machine embroidery thread (I prefer rayon over polyester). I actually quite like the Sulky thread though others had problems with it. I also use Gutterman thread with good results (because I can't get Sulky thread at home).

I am in the minority on here, but I don't really like the Easy Fit pattern. They do sew up in a flash, but I agree with your DH that they look like pj pants. Adding pockets helps, but they are just cut WAY too wide and that gives them the pj look. I ended up taking a good 2-3 inches out of the pair I made for our trip and I liked them MUCH better that way.

DS birthday is on Sunday so I'm starting to work on his birthday outfit. I am going to attempt to use the Treasure Pocket Pants from the book "Sewing for Boys" and then applique a shirt. I'm REALLY hoping they turn out nicely.

Sunshine

It's interesting that you thought the Easy Fits are too wide. I had the opposite problem in the adult version - DH complained they were too narrow. I had to scrap one pair of Easy Fits and go back to the Simplicity pattern that I had used for the last 10+ years (which is ok as long as he stays the same size). At least the material got repurposed into burpies for a baby shower gift.

I can't wait to see the birthday outfit for your DS!

I did get one kid to try on the Stitch outfit to make sure it fits. The shirts need to be washed, I hope they do shrink up around the neck a little. But they cover the flawed pants, which I am pretty glad about. He didn't want to take off his new Stitch outfit, even though it is 45 degrees and drizzling here.

I think the black pirate socks really complete the look.
(And boy howdy do I need to tidy up my sewing room!)

The outfit looks even better worn. I am glad that he likes it and refuses to take it off!

 

[billwendy]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Love the adorable outfits posted! And thank you for the link to the free business card holder!! I love ITH projects - especially FREE ONES!!!

My 1yo puppy Tigger still does not know that on Saturdays we sleep in!!! lol...been up with him for a few hours now while Bill is still snoozing - he has a rotten cold poor guy. Im praying I dont catch it - next weekend I have to present at the Interactive Metronome National Conference in San Antonio Tx -all I'd need is to be honkin my nose and losing my voice!!!! Im so nervous!!! We are also hoping to go to Sea World while we are there though - YAY!!

Just a reminder that today is the ship date for Noah's pixie dust big give!!! Please let me know if you are having a delay!! Thanks to everyone who participated in helping one of buddies Callie and her family!!!

 

[miprender]

I tried out the new machine today. It was sooooo great! I love that it cut the jump stitches and I loved the self threader. My eyesight isn't what it used to be and threading the needle is getting harder these days. Also, it is much quieter than the Ellageo.

Love that you can cut jump stitches.

I remember those shorts. They are such cute sets! I made my niece a dress with the same applique on it. Wasn't it your husband that noticed that his shirt and my niece's dress had the same design????

I forgot about that. Yes you are right.

I don't think I can appropriately thank/blame you all for my ridiculous addiction to making sure my kids are the cutest dressed tots in the all of Disney World next week when we go. Because I just got a reservation for 'ohana breakfast, and thought I would regret it if I didn't make outfits, I came up with this today. Of course the other shirt needs the applique and the other shorts need assembly. I did try, rather unsuccessfully, to add to the easy-fits to spice it up a little... the pocket is WAY too high, I had it double-sewn before I ironed down the waist casing. Also the little leaf applique thing (which is like on Lilo's dress.) I did by hand appliqué and on this particular pair I had it upside down and thought I was putting it on the leg not the hip... but I really like the shirt, that little strip of corresponding fabric added a little to the ensemble.




You can see in the 2nd picture just how bad the pocket is. Oh well. Live and learn, right? Of course the second pair I have already appliqued the leaf and added the pocket. I did just a zig zag on the edges of the pocket, to sort of match the zig zag on the applique and on the stripe.

My mother in law is coming for the weekend, she emailed me this morning to tell me to plan to sew all day Saturday and she will entertain my children. Nothing is better for my productivity than completely ignoring my kids!

Sorry, I know it's an addiction

I love how you added that accent fabric on the shirt. Did you have to open the sides of the shirt to do that?

Oh, and I forgot, I whipped this up today too. (and by me, I mean almost entirely my PE770)



My mother-in-law has harped on me for months about not having a proper business card holder. Because in the scheme of my life, this is a truly important detail? Anyway, I found a freebie, in the hoop Monogramed one which took all of 15 minutes. Check that off the list.

Link. if you want it. Not affiliated, just found it in a google search and thought I would share.

This has been a crazy week. My mother's costume is done. I made fuzzy pom-poms and used velcro on the back as requested and made the neck ruffle separate with velcro closure too. It is a little long but can't fix that now. Plenty of room for thicker clothes underneath for our cold NE halloweens. We had snow last year. A few too many images but I am proud of how nice my rolled hems came out and it all looks so clean. The colors are correct in the 2nd pic. I also made a bag to go with the costume for handing out candy from. I cut everything out on Tuesday, and got it done last night except for the bottom of the bag which I did this morning while my kids were getting ready for the bus.

Now I have a dress to make for my friends daughter and hopefully I can get it all done done today between laundry and dishes. It doesn't have much to it so I think I can do it. I hope the headache I had yesterday doesn't come back.

Great job on the costume

 

[goteamwood]

Sorry, I know it's an addiction

I love how you added that accent fabric on the shirt. Did you have to open the sides of the shirt to do that?

Nope. I just cut a strip the approx width of the shirt, put heat n bond lite on it, ironed it on and zigzagged the edges. It just ends under the armpits.

 

[disneychic2]

Okay, so I am fairly new to this thread and thought, whatever I do, I can't get behind. Well, I'm so behind there's no way I can quote everything I loved!! But just wanted to say:

The twin outfits are adorable!! Great job!

The slipcover turned out great! Not sure I would have tackled it from long distance, but you prove it can be done and done well. I'm sure your DS appreciates it! You'll be getting calls from all his friends wanting you to do one for them!

Loved seeing all the examples of the shorts. It's very helpful and they all looked fantastic!

I would love to get a new machine, since mine is a 12 or 13 year old Brother 6500 and I can no longer get cards for the embroidery and it doesn't hook up to the computer at all. But, I'm glad you got a new machine and can now sell your old one.

The clown costume was really cute and well done! You seem to have come a long way in a relatively short time. Good for you for tackling everything you have.

I'm sure there were others I drooled over, but these are the ones that come to mind. I have bronchitis (since yesterday) so maybe I'll be able to keep up since I don't feel like doing much of anything else.

 

[PurpleEars]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Love the adorable outfits posted! And thank you for the link to the free business card holder!! I love ITH projects - especially FREE ONES!!!

My 1yo puppy Tigger still does not know that on Saturdays we sleep in!!! lol...been up with him for a few hours now while Bill is still snoozing - he has a rotten cold poor guy. Im praying I dont catch it - next weekend I have to present at the Interactive Metronome National Conference in San Antonio Tx -all I'd need is to be honkin my nose and losing my voice!!!! Im so nervous!!! We are also hoping to go to Sea World while we are there though - YAY!!

Just a reminder that today is the ship date for Noah's pixie dust big give!!! Please let me know if you are having a delay!! Thanks to everyone who participated in helping one of buddies Callie and her family!!!

I hope you will manage to avoid this cold Wendy and enjoy the conference! Hopefully one day Tigger will figure out that Saturdays are sleep in days.

 

[disneychic2]

So, here's my version of the Jewel costume. I wanted to do it like Andrea's, but it had a mind of it's own. I cut each feather individually and hand sewed everything in place. Then I clipped the sides of each feather to look more "feather-like" Took a while! These pictures are just before I sewed the hood in place. By the time I finished, you couldn't see any white. I can't believe I didn't get a final pic! But my DGD was so busy flying, it was hard to get her to stand still!

I didn't like the way the skirt turned out, but I was on a time crunch, so didn't get to do it over.

 

[love to stitch]

I like the Stitch outfit. really cute and I don't think anyone will notice the pocket is off unless he has something sticking out of it. The card holder is cute and looks easy too. I like the simple monogram.

I would be really mad if all my thread I bought had burrs and would not be filing it down and would be calling my credit card company to let them know that item was definitely not as received and that the company is refusing to give me all my money back.

This has been a crazy week. My mother's costume is done. I made fuzzy pom-poms and used velcro on the back as requested and made the neck ruffle separate with velcro closure too. It is a little long but can't fix that now. Plenty of room for thicker clothes underneath for our cold NE halloweens. We had snow last year. A few too many images but I am proud of how nice my rolled hems came out and it all looks so clean. The colors are correct in the 2nd pic. I also made a bag to go with the costume for handing out candy from. I cut everything out on Tuesday, and got it done last night except for the bottom of the bag which I did this morning while my kids were getting ready for the bus.

I used this pattern.

Now I have a dress to make for my friends daughter and hopefully I can get it all done done today between laundry and dishes. It doesn't have much to it so I think I can do it. I hope the headache I had yesterday doesn't come back.

I really do need something to keep me busy in my brain. My DH is in CA right now getting ready to fly home after a big interview he had yesterday. If he gets the job, then we are moving. We still don't know where the job will be. The two main places are Mountain View, CA or Dallas, TX. The two places couldn't be more different and I don't know anyone in either place. I am torn which place I want the job to be. We could live better in TX but DH's grandmother doesn't live far from Mountain View. He visited with her last night for the first time in 18 years and she wants us out there. CA is just so very expensive to live. Ugh... moving from a town of less than 2,000 in NH mountains to either place will be hard. My brain is on overload.....

The clown costume and bag are great.

So, here's my version of the Jewel costume. I wanted to do it like Andrea's, but it had a mind of it's own. I cut each feather individually and hand sewed everything in place. Then I clipped the sides of each feather to look more "feather-like" Took a while! These pictures are just before I sewed the hood in place. By the time I finished, you couldn't see any white. I can't believe I didn't get a final pic! But my DGD was so busy flying, it was hard to get her to stand still!

I didn't like the way the skirt turned out, but I was on a time crunch, so didn't get to do it over.

The costume is wonderful.

 

[VBAndrea]

Oh ANDREA where are you???? Please check in and let us know how you are doing!!!


Sunshine

I'm alive and finally today feel a little better. I did go to the dentist because I had some teeth that were hitting on one side and hoped that caused my neck and shoulder pain. The dentist fixed my teeth and told me where the pain would be and it's not my neck and shoulders My ears are continually better though so I'm moving in the right direction -- just slowly.

I did finish dd's Halloween set (jeans and a t) and will post pics one of these days. I am hoping to make chaps for ds this weekend -- he won't budge and wants to be a cowboy. All I have to really do is make chaps and a vest plus holsters. I found fabric for chaps but didn't find any I liked for a vest, but hopefully on Monday I can get to Hancock's and see what they have. I need his done the weekend before Halloween for a party, but I think it will be pretty simple. I couldn't find a pattern his size, but I think I can go off the pattern I used when he was three and come up with an even more realistic design for the chaps.

LOIS -- I love your Jewel!!!!! The wings are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!

I have loads of on line training I need to do for work so I may still be hit or miss for the next few days on posting.

I love everything I skimmed through

 

[dianemom2]

Loved seeing all the examples of the shorts. It's very helpful and they all looked fantastic!



I'm sure there were others I drooled over, but these are the ones that come to mind. I have bronchitis (since yesterday) so maybe I'll be able to keep up since I don't feel like doing much of anything else.

Glad that I could give you few ideas with the shorts. I had fun playing around with the pattern last spring. My SIL just told me that all the capris that I made my niece last spring are up to her knees and look like longer shorts. I guess I better plan to move up to the next size in the spring!

Sorry that you aren't feeling well.

My 1yo puppy Tigger still does not know that on Saturdays we sleep in!!! lol...been up with him for a few hours now while Bill is still snoozing - he has a rotten cold poor guy. Im praying I dont catch it - next weekend I have to present at the Interactive Metronome National Conference in San Antonio Tx -all I'd need is to be honkin my nose and losing my voice!!!! Im so nervous!!!

Sorry that Tigger woke you up so early. I hope you don't catch the cold and I'm sure you will be great at the conference next week.

So, here's my version of the Jewel costume.

I didn't like the way the skirt turned out, but I was on a time crunch, so didn't get to do it over.

That looks super! You did a great job! It sounds like a huge amount of work but I am sure it was a labor of love.

I'm alive and finally today feel a little better.

I did finish dd's Halloween set (jeans and a t) and will post pics one of these days. I am hoping to make chaps for ds this weekend -- he won't budge and wants to be a cowboy. All I have to really do is make chaps and a vest plus holsters. I found fabric for chaps but didn't find any I liked for a vest, but hopefully on Monday I can get to Hancock's and see what they have. I need his done the weekend before Halloween for a party, but I think it will be pretty simple. I couldn't find a pattern his size, but I think I can go off the pattern I used when he was three and come up with an even more realistic design for the chaps.

So glad to hear that you are starting to improve and feel better. I have been wondering how you are feeling.

I hope you get the cowboy set done for you DS. My dd is also being a cowgirl/farm girl for Halloween. We bought a cowboy hat and she's going to wear her jeans and a plaid shirt. It was a very easy costume. She is more concerned about looking "cute" than being authentic. Can't wait to see some pictures of the Halloween outfit.

 

[pixiefrnd]

hi everyone, i havent posted on here in a really long time but i do try to keep up as much as i can. Lots of great creations lately.
Andrea, glad you are on the road to feeling better.
Wendy, sorry Tigger still hasnt learned the days of the week, lol...

 

[peachygreen]

I can't decide - does the striped sleeve look okay or should I change it ot the red Mickey Material?


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

 

[dianemom2]

I can't decide - does the striped sleeve look okay or should I change it ot the red Mickey Material?


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I think I'd stick with the red Mickey material. If you want some of the striped material on the sleeve maybe you could add it as a bottom band on the edge of the sleeve.

 

[goteamwood]

My estimate for only about 2 or 3 hours left on my adult bowling shirts has landed me 12 hours later with one done and three still left to finish. Only collars and sleeves left, thankfully. No more adult clothes. Only appliqué tees and Polos from here on out! This has turned into such an insane project. Hopefully I'll wrap them up tomorrow and be able to post photos. Unless I'm admitted to a loony bin by then! Only 1 week left! For the rest of tonight my project is this rum drink.

 

[phins_jazy]

Hey ladies.....it's been awhile. My trip is coming up quick so I've got to start sewing again. Igor, my machine, decided to cooperate with me today and let me get some sewing done. This is carla's portrait peasant and the easy fits. This is my youngest, size 6. I tried to make the peasant shirt in the 8 for my 8 year old but it's a bit snug. Guess I need to enlarge that pattern a bit for her. Dunno what I'm gonna do for the 13 y.o.!

 

[PurpleEars]

So, here's my version of the Jewel costume. I wanted to do it like Andrea's, but it had a mind of it's own. I cut each feather individually and hand sewed everything in place. Then I clipped the sides of each feather to look more "feather-like" Took a while! These pictures are just before I sewed the hood in place. By the time I finished, you couldn't see any white. I can't believe I didn't get a final pic! But my DGD was so busy flying, it was hard to get her to stand still!

I didn't like the way the skirt turned out, but I was on a time crunch, so didn't get to do it over.

I think your Jewel costume turned out perfectly. The fact that your DGD is too busy flying to get a stand still pic means that you did a fantastic job!

I'm alive and finally today feel a little better. I did go to the dentist because I had some teeth that were hitting on one side and hoped that caused my neck and shoulder pain. The dentist fixed my teeth and told me where the pain would be and it's not my neck and shoulders My ears are continually better though so I'm moving in the right direction -- just slowly.

I did finish dd's Halloween set (jeans and a t) and will post pics one of these days. I am hoping to make chaps for ds this weekend -- he won't budge and wants to be a cowboy. All I have to really do is make chaps and a vest plus holsters. I found fabric for chaps but didn't find any I liked for a vest, but hopefully on Monday I can get to Hancock's and see what they have. I need his done the weekend before Halloween for a party, but I think it will be pretty simple. I couldn't find a pattern his size, but I think I can go off the pattern I used when he was three and come up with an even more realistic design for the chaps.

I have loads of on line training I need to do for work so I may still be hit or miss for the next few days on posting.

I love everything I skimmed through

I am glad that you are slowly getting better. I am sure whatever you do for the cowboy set will be great. I hope the online training won't take too much time and they are actually worthwhile training.

I hope you get the cowboy set done for you DS. My dd is also being a cowgirl/farm girl for Halloween. We bought a cowboy hat and she's going to wear her jeans and a plaid shirt. It was a very easy costume. She is more concerned about looking "cute" than being authentic. Can't wait to see some pictures of the Halloween outfit.

I have to admit I chuckled a little bit when you described your DD's costume, because that's exactly what I (and the rest of the city) wear for 10 days every year during Stampede. If I wore the cowgirl outfit on Halloween, people will just tease me for being a few months too late to the Stampede party. I think I am going to stick with my old standby this year - a Star Trek costume.

I can't decide - does the striped sleeve look okay or should I change it ot the red Mickey Material?


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I think the stripd sleeve will look ok but probably better with the Mickey material.

My estimate for only about 2 or 3 hours left on my adult bowling shirts has landed me 12 hours later with one done and three still left to finish. Only collars and sleeves left, thankfully. No more adult clothes. Only appliqué tees and Polos from here on out! This has turned into such an insane project. Hopefully I'll wrap them up tomorrow and be able to post photos. Unless I'm admitted to a loony bin by then! Only 1 week left! For the rest of tonight my project is this rum drink.

Enjoy your rum drink! I hope you can finish off the rest of the bowling shirts quickly.

Hey ladies.....it's been awhile. My trip is coming up quick so I've got to start sewing again. Igor, my machine, decided to cooperate with me today and let me get some sewing done. This is carla's portrait peasant and the easy fits. This is my youngest, size 6. I tried to make the peasant shirt in the 8 for my 8 year old but it's a bit snug. Guess I need to enlarge that pattern a bit for her. Dunno what I'm gonna do for the 13 y.o.!

Great job on the outfit! You may want to look at the Meagan Peasant for your older DD's. I have made a few of them and they are pretty easy to put together.