Disboutiquers Part 4ish Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[tadamom]

I was thinking between $40 - $50 plus the shipping.

I am not making these for Voldemort, I am part of another online message board and the ladies are having a fit over them and several have asked me what I would charge to make them. I am only looking to sell to people I know right now.

 

[LauraP22]

I think the 50-75$ range is more reasonable than the cheaper price suggested. Remember, you can always drop a price later but if you start off barely giving yourself minimum wage, you'll have a hard time raising your price for a while Try to give your time and creativity value or others won't give it value for you

 

[100AcrePrincess]

So how is this for creative? I was looking in the clearance aisle of Walmart. They had a curtain valence for one dollar. I thought...hmmmmm 15 inches long, by 60 inches wide....a SKIRT!!! Yes I did!!! I brought it home, sewed up the side seams, slipped elastic through the rod hole, and I am done! No ruffling, no finishing any edges. Simple, and the easiest thing I have ever done! Yep easier than pillowcase dresses of t-shirt dresses!!! Since then I have gone back and bought a Tink valence, and a Spongebob valence that were on clearance.

Oh and I bought a tee to match for 1.50. So here is my 2.50, under 5 min outfit

Cute!

I have that Tink valance for the same reason. I'm planning on making a shirred sundress out of it.

 

[angelfallenhere]

the thing about that is, a lot of the sellers on have been making these for YEARS and do awsome work. They have a following of people who will buy from just them. It takes a lot of work to establish a clientell like they have.

Not saying OP's work is not worth 50-75 dollars. Just that each set will be different circumstances.

I agree with this. I personally would NOT go under 40 though. Your time is worth something. But yes I know the sellers on have cientell. Ive watched some go for over $300. Im like wow. They are pretty but thats crazy. But must me nice to be the sellers though.

Melanie

 

[angelfallenhere]

I think the 50-75$ range is more reasonable than the cheaper price suggested. Remember, you can always drop a price later but if you start off barely giving yourself minimum wage, you'll have a hard time raising your price for a while Try to give your time and creativity value or others won't give it value for you

That is what I was thinking. Thanks for putting it better than I did.

Melanie

 

[Taja]

So how is this for creative? I was looking in the clearance aisle of Walmart. They had a curtain valence for one dollar. I thought...hmmmmm 15 inches long, by 60 inches wide....a SKIRT!!! Yes I did!!! I brought it home, sewed up the side seams, slipped elastic through the rod hole, and I am done! No ruffling, no finishing any edges. Simple, and the easiest thing I have ever done! Yep easier than pillowcase dresses of t-shirt dresses!!! Since then I have gone back and bought a Tink valence, and a Spongebob valence that were on clearance.

Oh and I bought a tee to match for 1.50. So here is my 2.50, under 5 min outfit

Absolutely inspired!

Yipee! Finished another project! I made this Pooh dress for Olivia for our trip but I am thinking now it is to summerish even with a long sleeve shirt for December. What do you think? lol, I think the Lime and Hot pink make it summerish and then the white just makes it even more summery. Oh well, I can add it to her overflowing closet I guess unless you all think we can pull it off for our trip!

It's adorable! And so is the model!

Defnitely take it to WDW in December. The weather is variable--it can be in the 80s and not really cool off at night or it can be wickedly wintery. Lexi (age 9) wore her summer sundresses and shorts/tops last December for one last hurrah. She's had them for two summers and finally is outgrowing them!

First I have to say thank you guys for the complements for the bag, it was a huge hit today, I have brand names handbags that I paid lot of money for and never gotten a complement for them... Everybody was asking me for a bag ...I got 15 orders today, the funny thing is that I did not do it for selling it was just that you guys inspired me to do some sewing , so I decided not to charge any money for them but got my hands busy now, ...this is where I need help ...I was doing laundry and sewing at the same time, I put my futons covers in the dryers and totally forgot about them, well....they burnt and also shrunk, I went to the website to order new covers and was shocked at the total price over 500.00 (cheapest material) for the whole set. I think that maybe I could do them myself but not know how to start. I thought about buying sheets to sew them, that way if I messed it up I will not loose a lot of money in fabric, I have a complete futon living room set , a queen size, full size, chair with ottoman, round(4) and square pillows(6), what do you guys think, can it be done? any ideas or maybe a website that can help me? The fabric store that I have close to me does not sell patterns

TIA
Linnette

You absolutely can make futon covers! Use king size flat sheets for the larger pieces. If you have to buy a set on sale (in addition to your usual places, check QVC and HSN websites for clearance or sale priced linens), you can use most of the fitted sheet. You just have to watch the grain lines. And it's very easy to convert pillow cases into pillow covers.

I am so excited, I just had to share my joy! I was at my usual JoAnns yesterday and thought I would check out this wooly nylon thread so many of you swear by... Well they don't carry it... that's not the exciting part! Then I called around and found a nearby store that does carry it (which is good because they weren't doing 50% off online.) and holy cow, it was the biggest JoAnns I've ever been to!!!! It is like 4 times the size of the one I usually shop at. It was like my usual store plus a Michaels all in one store! (they had a huge craft area too, they seem to carry nearly everything they have online!) And, one of my favorite parts.... you take a number for the cutting table!!! This is a brilliant idea, how come more fabric stores don't do this? I got to continue browsing while waiting my turn!!! Its at least 10 minutes further away and in a direction I never go, but I see many return trips in my future....

Cute! Cute!
Thanks to you I bought the Aline pattern and DH printed it and brought it home tonight, I read it thru and Im going out tomorrow to buy fabric for an aline top and easy fit pants for her birthday party sunday. I love this pattern- I really like a lined pattern.

Im learning-after finishing Ariel outfit that I do not like the "bias tape" edges of most patterns, I find little armholes to be a bit tricky and and I dont have a serger so unlined outfits tend to look homemade on the inside. kwim? Part of my issue is probably that Im basically teaching myself to sew clothes. So if a pattern leaves out how to finish something- I assume their last instruction was just that- the last thing Im suppose to do.
I've got the top done and just have to finish the easy fit pants (shorts) tomorrow morning. I did find the pattern a little tough to work with for a size 1 if I wanted to make them into a short. But I've got it worked out.

It is 5am and I have been up for 2 hrs dealing with reflux. I made a BIG mistake today. I ate like 10 oreos, a couple nibbles of dark chocolate and the realy problem is the brownie with homemade hot fudge sauce I had no business eating so late. PMS made me do it.
Well I did take double strength of my Protonix before bed (11:40) but around 3 I shot out of bed like a cannonball, I tried to sit up in bed, but all I could do is feel the burn. And now its activated my asthma and I have a cough that Im trying NOT to cough. I took a bath and some mylanta and a Pepcid Complete, but really theres not alot I can do but wait-and not cough, it just stirs up the acid.

Got my new issue of Sew Beautiful- I just love this magazine. I think after our Disney trip Im going to learn how to do some heirloom baby day gowns- they look sweet and simple.
I would also like to make something like this, once Im a little more experienced. Yo ucan purchase the kit from marthapullen.com

Sorry such a long post.
I have really enjoyed everybody's new posts. I saw a pink and brown outfit on an older girl that was awesome!!!
And I love that Minnie Mouse bag too!

I had ordered a Minnie Dot outfit from an ebay sewer and it comes with a little girl's head with ears. She's suppose to have curly hair, but mine just has flat embroidery. I emailed the seller and she said she must have forgot to do it- that she just cuts the threads. Huh? Im a bit nervous to take sizzors to embroidery.....

just heard the birds chirp-time for me to try bed again-in an upright position.

Hope you feel better soon!

I took some heirloom sewing classes from Martha in the early to mid 90s. She's a terrific teacher--great personality! I haven't used the skills much--just some lingerie bags periodically for gifts. They are gorgeous, if I do say so myself!

I just bought alot of it. On sale like 50 plus. It streaches more I bought it for swimsuits, active wear, ext. Some people say once you use it you will only use it. I havent used it enough yet to say though. But the price is alot more. I paid on sale being 50% off 2.99 to 3.99 per 1000 M. Some are variegated, metallic, and then normal colors. I hope this answers your question. It just streaches more than normal thread. But is great for swimsuits, active wear, underwear, ext.

I know I misspelled some please forgive me I have not had my coffee.

Melanie

Okay, Kimberly sent me some pictures today of her adorable daughter wearing my Mulan and Lucky customs. Are these not the most spectacular photos ever? Kim, you make my stuff look so good!!

Wow! Love both outfits! And the model is pretty cute, too!

As someone mentioned, it's fluffier than most sewing thread and gives nice coverage to seams when used in the serger. I mostly use it for rolled edge finishing because the coverage is so much better. Sometimes when I use regular serger thread, I can still see some of the fabric showing through the stitching. Woolly Nylon fluffs out so the fabric is covered. Although most things I've read say to put it in the upper looper only, I use it on both loopers and use a matching serger thread for the needle. One thing to be careful about is when ironing because this thread can melt! There's a similar thread I've heard about but haven't tried called Polyarn that is fluffy but doesn't melt.

BTW - I don't think most of the regular JoAnns carry Woolly Nylon. I always have to go to a Super JA to get it. I just wish they had a bigger color selection.



That's how I finished my edges before I bought my serger. It's not quick but I really think it's worth doing because it definitely keeps fraying to a bare minimum. It also looked more finished to me which I liked even though few people saw the inside of my clothes. LOL I have to say, though, now that I've used a serger I don't think I could ever go back!

Oh yeah, I thought I'd mention another seam finish that doesn't require a serger. It also adds time to construction but makes the inside look wonderful. The seams are called French seams. It's often used when sewing sheer fabric where the seams show through but it can be used on just about any garment fabric. Here's a tutorial: http://sewing.about.com/od/techniques/ss/frenchseam.htm

FYI - I've used this method for some garments but found that it's hard to get a nice flat seam on curved seams so I went back to zigzagging the edge on things like armholes. They aren't as pretty but since I line the bodice area, it didn't show through.

There's another seam finish called the Hong Kong finish. Although the name could have changed in our PC world! I primarily use it for unlined jackets (adult)--it looks much better than serging. It's a little lighter than french seams and folded bias tape. Still a bit time consuming, though.

I'll look for--or try to write--some instructions this weekend. I'm working 7 days a week, so it may take a bit longer. Just depends on what I have to deal with at home in addition to work. *sigh*

Sewing is so much more fun! *LOL*

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Yipee! Finished another project! I made this Pooh dress for Olivia for our trip but I am thinking now it is to summerish even with a long sleeve shirt for December. What do you think? lol, I think the Lime and Hot pink make it summerish and then the white just makes it even more summery. Oh well, I can add it to her overflowing closet I guess unless you all think we can pull it off for our trip!

LOVE it. Where did you get the pooh fabric?? That is so cute. My girls would wear it all year.

 

[disneymommieof2]

Thank you for all the nice compliments on the butterfly outfit and towel. And for sharing All your creations, they really give me lots of inspiration and ideas!!!

Okay, Kimberly sent me some pictures today of her adorable daughter wearing my Mulan and Lucky customs. Are these not the most spectacular photos ever? Kim, you make my stuff look so good!!

Wow- a great photographer and a cute girl make your clothes look super excellent- you know they were great before though!!

Well I got to sleep from 5:30-7, then got up for DD, then slept on couch while she played, and ultimately watched tv. sooo tired.
Im off to shop for fabric for Aline by CarlaC
nope, her response was simply "Oh! i must have forgot! I just clip the threads with scissors." But I just cant give ebay ppl bad feedback-unless it's really really outrageous. Like once I ordered a mickey watch and the watch was about $15, they charged me $15 for shipping, then mailed in the cheapest way they could and it cost them like $2 to ship it. I wish I had paid more attention because their auction DID say "if you disagree with our shipping don't buy from us, blah, blah"
Ill post a pic of the outfit and embroidery and you girls can give me feedback on if I should try to cut the threads.

Glad you got some sleep, That does not sound fun at all!! I hopeyour ebay situation gets worked out!!

disneymommie - The hooded towel is great!! I need to look for instructions on how to do those because my kids still love them.
I was home from work yesterday with Megan because she was sick. I decided to pull out a huge knit remnant that I picked up for $1 at a local discount store. I made DD a pair of capri PJ pants. Working with the knit wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I tried to shir the waistband, but that didn't really work. I'm not sure if I forgot something in my shirring technique or of it was just the knit. Megan was happy with her new pj's.

Thank You- I can find the hooded towel instructions- if you want, 3 seams and your done super easy!! I have knit I have been saving too, haven't tried to sew it yet but it's "on the list"

For all of you that sell your creations, I have a question......

How much would you charge for something like this -- the top and skirt?

I have several people asking me to make their kids an outfit like this but I just don't know what to charge. I don't want to give it away but I don't want to charge an arm/leg for it either. What do you think would be a reasonable price?

I haven't sold anything but I would pay $40-50 depending on the material and detail. I have to say I am on the "cheap" side too though

 

[ediebeedieboutique]

Oh and I bought a tee to match for 1.50. So here is my 2.50, under 5 min outfit

What a great idea!

Yipee! Finished another project! I made this Pooh dress for Olivia for our trip but I am thinking now it is to summerish even with a long sleeve shirt for December. What do you think? lol, I think the Lime and Hot pink make it summerish and then the white just makes it even more summery. Oh well, I can add it to her overflowing closet I guess unless you all think we can pull it off for our trip!

I don't think it is too summery for December in Florida. I love how you did the straps!

I was doing laundry and sewing at the same time, I put my futons covers in the dryers and totally forgot about them, well....they burnt and also shrunk, I went to the website to order new covers and was shocked at the total price over 500.00 (cheapest material) for the whole set. I think that maybe I could do them myself but not know how to start. I thought about buying sheets to sew them, that way if I messed it up I will not loose a lot of money in fabric, I have a complete futon living room set , a queen size, full size, chair with ottoman, round(4) and square pillows(6), what do you guys think, can it be done? any ideas or maybe a website that can help me? The fabric store that I have close to me does not sell patterns TIA Linnette

I have a book that tells how to make slipcovers. Maybe you could find one in your local library or bookstore?

Anyway here are some pics of the pettiskirt, its not perfect as like i said before i dont have a ruffler yet, so it is all done by hand. The purple strips for the bottom were 4 yards long each, and there were 8 of them! It doesn't look as full and puffy as the brought ones, i dont know what i'm doing wrong! maybe its the fabric that is wrong, i got chiffon, but maybe its not the right type.

This is really cute! Good job! It may not be as full because you are missing the double fluff at the bottom, and the really poofy ones may use longer strips that are gathered more tightly.

And, one of my favorite parts.... you take a number for the cutting table!!! This is a brilliant idea, how come more fabric stores don't do this? I got to continue browsing while waiting my turn!!! Its at least 10 minutes further away and in a direction I never go, but I see many return trips in my future....

Our Joann's does that too, and it makes things really convenient especially during the busy lunch hour!

I love this!

I (me personally) would figure out how much the material cost. How much the shirt cost. Then determine on average how long it takes to make the outfit. Give yourself at least minimum wage rounding up to the nearest half hour. Determine gas to and from post office, and fabric store. How much for packing materials ( or are you selling locally?) and go from there. I would buy one of those for between $35 (complete set - inital tshirt) and depending on how detailed the design on the shirt is up to $55. I'm sorry if I didn't help any. Also, you must know that im a bargain hunter,a nd a bit on the "cheap" side.

This is how I determine the cost of my clothing as well, although you need to account for profit as well. This is different from labor. Pricing your clothing this way, you will always be able to account for using more expensive fabrics or if you make a difficult design that takes more time to complete. See below:

Cost Plus Pricing

The best way to determine the prices you will charge for your products or services is to use a cost plus pricing formula and combine this with your overall pricing strategy. To accomplish this, you have to figure out your fixed operating costs, your variable costs associated with the delivery of services, the manufacturing of products, or the wholesale costs of products, and add a profit. The formula therefore is:

Variable costs + Fixed costs + Profit = Selling price.

Assume you sell services. Just remember that the following information can also be used to determine cost plus pricing for products. As a rule of thumb, labor costs generally represent the largest share of expenses for service providers. So the first step is to figure out how much you want to earn per hour. You should base our decision on three factors: How much money you need to earn to pay your personal expenses? What is the industry average for the job? Do you have a premium if the service you provide is highly specialized or risky?

Once you have determined how much per hour you want to earn, the next step is to calculate your fixed costs, which are business expenses that do not fluctuate regardless of the number of sales you make, such as the telephone, rent, and insurance. Use the attached worksheet to determine your fixed operating costs (see attached).

The next step is to determine the costs incurred in the delivery of the service, which is referred to as variable costs. For instance, if you operated a dog grooming service, the costs to purchase shampoo and grooming supplies for each dog groomed would be the variable costs. The next step is to calculate and add a profit. Every business needs to generate a profit in order to stay in business and stay competitive in the market place. Most small business owners use a percentage to calculate a profit on each job, such as total costs plus 20 percent. The final step is to tie it all together. The formula used to arrive at a selling price is to:

1. Multiple your labor rate by the number of hours to complete the job.

2. Add fixed expenses.

3. Add variable expenses.

4. Multiple the total of the three by your desired profit margin.

5. The total is your selling price.

For the example below, we will assume that fixed business expenses are $1,000 per month, and there are 160 billable work hours each month; $1,000 divided by 160 hours equals $6.25 per hour fixed expenses, and that the total job required 25 hours to complete.

Labor rate, $20 per hour x 25 hours = $500.00

Fixed expenses, $6.25 per hour x 25 hours = $156.25

Variable expenses for the job = $150.00

Total = $806.25

Profit 20% = $161.25

Selling price = $967.50

 

[pugga04]

WHERE DO ALL OF YOU GET ALL THESE IDEAS? LIKE THE APPLICAIDS, AND PAINTING PATTERNS? AWSOME WORK I WISH I COULD DO

 

[pugga04]

OK I CAME UP WITH A IDEA THAT I NEED YOU ALL OPINIONS? IS THERE ANYWAY TO PUT A APPLICAID ON JEANS, ETC. THAT I COULD STILL TAKE OFF AT END OF DAY??? LIKE IF I WANTED TO PUT ONE ON MY JEANS, THEN THE NEXT DAY PUT ANOTHER APP. ON FOR A DIFFERENT PARK? JUST SO I DO NOT HAVE TO BUY MORE JEANS. ANY IDEAS WOULD HELP, OR JUST TELL ME I AM WAY OUT THERE

 

[ediebeedieboutique]

OK I CAME UP WITH A IDEA THAT I NEED YOU ALL OPINIONS? IS THERE ANYWAY TO PUT A APPLICAID ON JEANS, ETC. THAT I COULD STILL TAKE OFF AT END OF DAY??? LIKE IF I WANTED TO PUT ONE ON MY JEANS, THEN THE NEXT DAY PUT ANOTHER APP. ON FOR A DIFFERENT PARK? JUST SO I DO NOT HAVE TO BUY MORE JEANS. ANY IDEAS WOULD HELP, OR JUST TELL ME I AM WAY OUT THERE

I've not done this before, but you could create your applique on a piece of material, then cut the applique out and use snaps or velcro to attach it to your jeans. This method would allow you to switch out appliques on different days. You can buy snaps or velcro at any fabric store.

 

[3girlygirls]

Hi ladies!!

I am wanting to add a silk flower to an outfit and put a crystal in the middle of it...do I just use a silk flower from, say, Hobby Lobby? Does it have to be a special one that can be washed? Where do you get the cutsie ones people are using on clothes/hairclips? I will sew the flower on the shirt, but what is the best glue to get the crystal to stick to the flower and not come off in the wash? Thanks so much!!

 

[2cutekidz]

Hi ladies!!

I am wanting to add a silk flower to an outfit and put a crystal in the middle of it...do I just use a silk flower from, say, Hobby Lobby? Does it have to be a special one that can be washed? Where do you get the cutsie ones people are using on clothes/hairclips? I will sew the flower on the shirt, but what is the best glue to get the crystal to stick to the flower and not come off in the wash? Thanks so much!!

I would reccomend putting the flower on a swing back pin. That way it can be removed for washing. How big is the crystal? Aleen's ok to jewel it works pretty good.

 

[Disney 4 Me]

We’re going to WDW in May. It’s a secret from the kids. We’ll also be going to the Pirate & Princess Party. We went last August, too. We wore matching outfits. Last year, my sister and her daughter didn’t go. So they don’t have the matching outfits. I want to make them something but don’t have enough of the material left. I checked my local Joann’s and online and they don’t have it anymore. I also looked at eBay. No luck. Does anyone have this fabric? I’m wanting to make a peasant dress and a top, so I’d need about 2 yards or so, maybe 3 (I always buy too much!). I think it was a Joann's exclusive.

Here's the fabric I'm looking for. DD5 is modeling it. It was for DN10.

 

[LisaZoe]

Hi ladies!!

I am wanting to add a silk flower to an outfit and put a crystal in the middle of it...do I just use a silk flower from, say, Hobby Lobby? Does it have to be a special one that can be washed? Where do you get the cutsie ones people are using on clothes/hairclips? I will sew the flower on the shirt, but what is the best glue to get the crystal to stick to the flower and not come off in the wash? Thanks so much!!

I've machine washed and line dried silk flowers on clothes. The clothes were just for Zoe, though, because the flowers don't look as nice after a few washes. I mostly get the flowers from The Dollar Tree or Wal Mart... because I'm cheap. LOL I think they look great but the variety is sometimes limited. I just can't see paying $5-6 per stem for silk flowers.

For attaching a crystal, I've used E6000 glue and it holds up really well after multiple times through the washer and drier.

 

[mickeyjen]

I know this was discussed (waaaay back). Where can I get Pokemon or Thomas the train fabric? (flannel) I want to make a pair of lounge pants for my nephew.

I think JoAnns has a wider selection of licensed flannels. I know Walmart had Thomas fabric, but I think it was a cotten woven...

Yesterday I saw some Thomas the train fabric at Wal-Mart. They had two different kinds. I almost picked some up to make some boy clothes with, but I don't any little boys in that age group. I have to go back to that Wal-Mart today to get some Ariel fabric that I had a dream about if you'd like I can pick some of that up for you.

I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one who dreams about fabric!

 

[Taja]

OK I CAME UP WITH A IDEA THAT I NEED YOU ALL OPINIONS? IS THERE ANYWAY TO PUT A APPLICAID ON JEANS, ETC. THAT I COULD STILL TAKE OFF AT END OF DAY??? LIKE IF I WANTED TO PUT ONE ON MY JEANS, THEN THE NEXT DAY PUT ANOTHER APP. ON FOR A DIFFERENT PARK? JUST SO I DO NOT HAVE TO BUY MORE JEANS. ANY IDEAS WOULD HELP, OR JUST TELL ME I AM WAY OUT THERE

Either purchase or make a "free-standing" applique. It's complete in itself without being attached to anything.

Now, I'm not sure if this is still available, or what the actual name is, but...

A number of years ago (early to mid-nineties, I'm thinking) there was an applique adhesive that was designed so the applique could be temporarily attached to a garment, then removed. This was when all those big sequined appliques were popular--if anyone remembers! When you removed the applique from the garment, you had to place it on parchment or waxed paper so it wouldn't adhere to something you didn't want it to.

I'm thinking it was by Aleene's. It was pretty sturdy--the applique could be used several times before reapplying the adhesive. I'll try to find it somewhere online, but you might want to try any of the craft stores online sites in the meantime.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Happy Birthday to all the Spongie Babies! I love Jayden's outfit! I have a DD who just turned 7 too! Can't wait to see what you make for the boys!

Ok, i finished the pettiskirt for tahlia that i posted unfinished last week. it was suppost to be for her birthday in May. but i let her wear it last friday night to High School Muscial on ice.

We had a great time at the show, it was just jayden, tahlia and myself. My mum watched Ash and Blake for me and dh was at work. We caught the train into the city, had dinner and then caught another train to the venue, it was great not having to drive and worry about parking/traffic etc. The show was good! the kids enjoyed it and tahlia sung along to all the songs. I was actually surprised how many older teens were there, there were quite a few groups of 17years+ both guys and girls.

Anyway here are some pics of the pettiskirt, its not perfect as like i said before i dont have a ruffler yet, so it is all done by hand. The purple strips for the bottom were 4 yards long each, and there were 8 of them! It doesn't look as full and puffy as the brought ones, i dont know what i'm doing wrong! maybe its the fabric that is wrong, i got chiffon, but maybe its not the right type.
Here is Tahlia -

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Ash wants one too, so while tahlia was at school yesterday she wore it around-

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Jay didn't have any customs to wear to HSM, but he did have a custom made cast for his arm that he broke at school a few weeks ago (although the dr made that one ) -

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And just because i can't leave blake out, he is a pic from easter-

Melissa (28) Dh (40)
Jayden (8) Tahlia (6) Ash (3) Blake (1)

I love your pictures. WHat program did you use to put their names and the icon's on the pictures? Great job on the petti! I am thinking of making one for my DD she is going to be a Flower Girl in my Brother's wedding in August. I think it will make her dress stand out better.

ok everyone I am leaving in the morning for DL. I'll be back next wed and I am sure there will be a new thread by then! I will miss all of you, keep up the awesome sewing and wait to you see these fab customs when I get back!
Lori

I Can't wait to see your pictures when you get back! Have a great time and I hope you have great weather too!

I am so excited, I just had to share my joy! I was at my usual JoAnns yesterday and thought I would check out this wooly nylon thread so many of you swear by... Well they don't carry it... that's not the exciting part! Then I called around and found a nearby store that does carry it (which is good because they weren't doing 50% off online.) and holy cow, it was the biggest JoAnns I've ever been to!!!! It is like 4 times the size of the one I usually shop at. It was like my usual store plus a Michaels all in one store! (they had a huge craft area too, they seem to carry nearly everything they have online!) And, one of my favorite parts.... you take a number for the cutting table!!! This is a brilliant idea, how come more fabric stores don't do this? I got to continue browsing while waiting my turn!!! Its at least 10 minutes further away and in a direction I never go, but I see many return trips in my future....

Yayyyy! I love the big JoAnn's. I have to go really far to find one (1 hour)

Awww...Thanks! I think she's pretty cute too. Her outfit was a pretty big hit today. She said that while she was in library (after the field trip) 2 different teachers came and got her to show off her outfit to the classes. We also got stopped by a few moms in the parking lot.

That outfit was adorable!

Okay, Kimberly sent me some pictures today of her adorable daughter wearing my Mulan and Lucky customs. Are these not the most spectacular photos ever? Kim, you make my stuff look so good!!

Those are even cuter when they are being worn. Great Appliques! I love that Mulan top.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Fabulous! I have such a hard time finding disney fabric in the stores here, they get a little but not a great selection, i usually have to order it off

Thanks! I was happy to find all that especially the stuff in clearance!

Ok, i finished the pettiskirt for tahlia that i posted unfinished last week. it was suppost to be for her birthday in May. but i let her wear it last friday night to High School Muscial on ice.

The petti looks great! Great photos and beautiful children!

I LOVE this panel! Where did you find it? I've never seen a small panel for sale like that... does it come in a package? Your fabric picks are perfect for it!

Thanks! I got the panel at Walmart-in the craft section. I don't think the Walmart closest to me carries them but I was trying a different one the still has fabric to find the sneakers in the right size. It was with the crafts though not fabrics. There are several different ones-2 different Poohs, Mickey/Minnie, Alice, Beauty & Beast, Snow White/dwarfs, Bambi, Tink....

I am so excited, I just had to share my joy!

Congrats on finding the big JoAnn's.

ok everyone I am leaving in the morning for DL. I'll be back next wed and I am sure there will be a new thread by then! I will miss all of you, keep up the awesome sewing and wait to you see these fab customs when I get back!
Lori

Have a great trip!

I love the tink denim!! I have some of those panels too a LONG time ago!! I just keep collecting things, I KNOW the will come in handy eventually well that is what I keep telling myself and my dh!! And they are so cheap I just can't pass them up!!

Thanks! I also bought Chirstmas Mickey & Halloween Mickey from the clearance racks that I also couldn't pass up.

Cute! Cute!
Thanks to you I bought the Aline pattern and DH printed it and brought it home tonight, I read it thru and Im going out tomorrow to buy fabric for an aline top and easy fit pants for her birthday party sunday. I love this pattern- I really like a lined pattern.

Im learning-after finishing Ariel outfit that I do not like the "bias tape" edges of most patterns, I find little armholes to be a bit tricky and and I dont have a serger so unlined outfits tend to look homemade on the inside. kwim? Part of my issue is probably that Im basically teaching myself to sew clothes. So if a pattern leaves out how to finish something- I assume their last instruction was just that- the last thing Im suppose to do.
I've got the top done and just have to finish the easy fit pants (shorts) tomorrow morning. I did find the pattern a little tough to work with for a size 1 if I wanted to make them into a short. But I've got it worked out.

It is 5am and I have been up for 2 hrs dealing with reflux. I made a BIG mistake today. I ate like 10 oreos, a couple nibbles of dark chocolate and the realy problem is the brownie with homemade hot fudge sauce I had no business eating so late. PMS made me do it.
Well I did take double strength of my Protonix before bed (11:40) but around 3 I shot out of bed like a cannonball, I tried to sit up in bed, but all I could do is feel the burn. And now its activated my asthma and I have a cough that Im trying NOT to cough. I took a bath and some mylanta and a Pepcid Complete, but really theres not alot I can do but wait-and not cough, it just stirs up the acid.

Got my new issue of Sew Beautiful- I just love this magazine. I think after our Disney trip Im going to learn how to do some heirloom baby day gowns- they look sweet and simple.
I would also like to make something like this, once Im a little more experienced. Yo ucan purchase the kit from marthapullen.com

Sorry such a long post.
I have really enjoyed everybody's new posts. I saw a pink and brown outfit on an older girl that was awesome!!!
And I love that Minnie Mouse bag too!

I had ordered a Minnie Dot outfit from an ebay sewer and it comes with a little girl's head with ears. She's suppose to have curly hair, but mine just has flat embroidery. I emailed the seller and she said she must have forgot to do it- that she just cuts the threads. Huh? Im a bit nervous to take sizzors to embroidery.....

just heard the birds chirp-time for me to try bed again-in an upright position.

Goodluck with the A Line! Don't forget to sew opposite side seams on the fashion fabric and lining fabric. Just look at the pictures close! I know what you mean about bias tape. I HATE that stuff. I like everything to look perfect and I can never get bias tape to be perfect.

I can imagine the shorts were a bit tricky in a size 1. I was convinced the size 4 I made wouldn't work so I was surprised how cute they were when I finished them.

I love that Mandarin top. My oldest would love it!

Hope you're feeling better!

Great buys!!! Those are all going to be so cute!!!! I have a few of those panels, but the girls are using them for tiny little doll blankets! That was NOT my plan when I bought them!

Kind of pricey for doll's blankets.

Okay, Kimberly sent me some pictures today of her adorable daughter wearing my Mulan and Lucky customs. Are these not the most spectacular photos ever? Kim, you make my stuff look so good!!

WOW!!!!! Beautiful outfits! Beautiful photographs! Beautiful girl!!!

Wow, you got some great stuff at JoAnn's! That Buzz is perfect for your little tomboy. DD has PJ pants out of that Duckie flannel. It's so nice and soft. Congrats on the sneaker find!

Thanks!!! The sneakers just complete the outfit! She can't wait to wear it!