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

[Tinka_Belle]

To the person who made this:

When you bought the headbands that already had something on them, did you take the fabric off that was already on them? I have 6 headbands that I bought to make the woven headbands and they came covered in fabric. I don't want the headband to be too bulky. Please help.

 

[LauraP22]

Hi!

I'm here to address ruffled capri questions !



Not a stupid question at all! The ruffled capris are the first of a line of patterns that will be exclusive to YCMT (meaning you won't find them in stores or on other websites). They are different from commercial patterns in that they come with many pages of instructions complete with photographs and diagrams. The patterns themselves are different, too. The different seams are color coded and numerically ordered so that it is easier to follow along with the instructions. They are actually hand-drafted using slopers and traditional pattern-making techniques, and then converted into electronic format (by yours truly ). From what I understand, commercial patterns are often drawn in one size and then graded up or down to other sizes, and that is why things are sometimes off. Lots of love and testing have gone into these YCMT patterns .

So most of the eBooks on YCMT are for making things in a set size range. Some are just for babies or toddlers, some are for tweens, and some are for all sizes. It is totally up to the author (I usually do about 1-8 depending on the style and age appropriateness). We decided to split the patterns up by size (like commercial patterns) to keep things simple with regards to yardage requirements, ruffle widths, cutting layouts, etc. We decided to group them like we did so there would be a good range for toddlers, little kids, and tweens. They are also priced more like a commercial pattern.

As far as sizing goes, these pants are designed to have a pretty generous fit. If your child is slim, I would recommend going with a smaller size range. There are cutting lines for a big range of lengths, so even if your little one is 3 in the hips, but as tall as a size 5, you should be fine with the 1-3s (hope that made sense).

Another thing that makes the YCMT patterns different than the other eBooks is that they are a collaborative effort and the copyright is held by the site rather than an individual author. The instructions for the capris were actually written by Kim. She is a former teacher, and has a wonderful gift for explaining things. She also came up with the design concept. She enlisted me to draft the patterns and do some of the graphics. We did the same thing with the "Loves me Knot" handbag . She is a blast to work with! She's given me some amazing sketches for future patterns, and I'm so excited to bring them to life.

I'm still working on my SewBoutique4Dolly eBooks, too . Right now I'm working on one for boys and girls. Louie has about 5 of these shirts now:

Poor kid has a whole wardrobe of prototypes - LOL!

OK - hope this answers your questions about the new patterns. Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know .

I know I don't post much (I'm shy ), but I love checking in and seeing the beautiful things you have made for your children !

CarlaC

Just wanted to say, for anyone who doesn't know already, the templates, helpful tips and tons of extra info included in Carla's patterns is wonderful. I make Camden at least one pair of easy fit pants each week and often wind up making at least one pair for Gabi too I have the simply sweet set and the raglans, the stripwork jumper and the portrait peasant dress and all of them are extremely detail oriented and well written.

Can't wait for more boys patterns, Camden could use a good shirt pattern

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Um okay I completely BURST...loudly...into tears over those pictures! Hand over my mouth crying like a big baby! What gorgeous gorgeous children!! And Luke too! Absolutely scrumptious little munchkins. I remember well when teddy was 3...where have the years gone. He looks like a little man. It's killing me how big he's getting...both front teeth gone...angles all over the place. Although the crocs we got for him are HUGE. He woke up this morning and wanted to know if he'd grown into them overnight..seeing as how he IS six now!



AWWWW thank you!!! I snapped a pic JUST FOR YOU last night!!!

here's my baby...settling for the DOG bed b/c his mama was working too late!

Sally does actually have some boutique needs! MissCammie has got herself some IDEAS!!!! Shall I PM you?



for all y'all believers in Half Birthdays!!! I knew I wasn't alone!!!

and here's a sort of pic of Teddy and his new Webkinz he opened this morning!

Teddy actually needs a little prayer this morning...his birthday morning...yesterday he and a few of his partners in crime decided it would be a good idea to plug up FOUR bathroom sinks, turn on the sinks and leave the bathroom. They flooded the entire bathroom and a good part of the hallway. This is the fourth time in two weeks he's been in some actual trouble. AND he fibbed about it. Somebody thought it was funny when she was told what had happened. Laughed about it. In front of him. So now he is laughing about it and probably planning his next bit of naughtiness.

this is a trend lately. It's concerning. And frustrating.

I have been saying prayers to St. Jude for him all morning...the Patron Saint of Lost Causes! Cuz his goose is COOKED on this one. Has to see the principal on his birthday. Had his classroom cupcake privileges revoked.

I'm worried about my little Teddy. HOw is he ever going to know what is right and wrong when one half of his life excuses away and laughs at rather serious situations?



yay step parenting ROCKS!

OH and Nurse CrabbyRump at the office was none to happy to see me this morning...rash is mostly gone...and it WAS the detergent...but she made a nasty face at me when i came in AND when she weighed me she told me that I looked unhealthy and being too thin is unattractive...

wow.

Did that nurse just call me ugly?!

and I'm NOT too thin.

I just need a sewing machine.

and the ability to sew.

So I can make clothes that fit me properly.

*ahem*

You have me laughing this morning. Poor Teddy I hope he doesn't get in too much trouble, but it sounds like it is going to be pretty bad. The other part in the parenting triangle needs to get herself together so ya'll won't have a problem teenager on your hands.

 

[jham]

Um okay I completely BURST...loudly...into tears over those pictures! Hand over my mouth crying like a big baby! What gorgeous gorgeous children!! And Luke too! Absolutely scrumptious little munchkins. I remember well when teddy was 3...where have the years gone. He looks like a little man. It's killing me how big he's getting...both front teeth gone...angles all over the place. Although the crocs we got for him are HUGE. He woke up this morning and wanted to know if he'd grown into them overnight..seeing as how he IS six now!



AWWWW thank you!!! I snapped a pic JUST FOR YOU last night!!!

here's my baby...settling for the DOG bed b/c his mama was working too late!

Sally does actually have some boutique needs! MissCammie has got herself some IDEAS!!!! Shall I PM you?



for all y'all believers in Half Birthdays!!! I knew I wasn't alone!!!

and here's a sort of pic of Teddy and his new Webkinz he opened this morning!

Teddy actually needs a little prayer this morning...his birthday morning...yesterday he and a few of his partners in crime decided it would be a good idea to plug up FOUR bathroom sinks, turn on the sinks and leave the bathroom. They flooded the entire bathroom and a good part of the hallway. This is the fourth time in two weeks he's been in some actual trouble. AND he fibbed about it. Somebody thought it was funny when she was told what had happened. Laughed about it. In front of him. So now he is laughing about it and probably planning his next bit of naughtiness.

this is a trend lately. It's concerning. And frustrating.

I have been saying prayers to St. Jude for him all morning...the Patron Saint of Lost Causes! Cuz his goose is COOKED on this one. Has to see the principal on his birthday. Had his classroom cupcake privileges revoked.

I'm worried about my little Teddy. HOw is he ever going to know what is right and wrong when one half of his life excuses away and laughs at rather serious situations?



yay step parenting ROCKS!

OH and Nurse CrabbyRump at the office was none to happy to see me this morning...rash is mostly gone...and it WAS the detergent...but she made a nasty face at me when i came in AND when she weighed me she told me that I looked unhealthy and being too thin is unattractive...

wow.

Did that nurse just call me ugly?!

and I'm NOT too thin.

I just need a sewing machine.

and the ability to sew.

So I can make clothes that fit me properly.

*ahem*

First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEDDY!
Sorry! I forgot how easily you tear up! Now you have me crying too! I do loves my babies. And about Teddy, lemme tell ya, Luke has been quite the mess-maker lately. He had me in tears last night. He and Lily were watching tv in the basement. I told Jayden to please go keep an eye on them while I made dinner. Silly me, I thought she obeyed me While I was cooking, they were dumping BUCKETS of water on our huge lovesac and an old sofa, and the carpet...and the worst part is I kept trying to talk to him about it and he kept smiling and laughing!

Carla-

I have bought almost all of your books. I do wish you continued with the 1-8 size range because I have two girls. My younger daughter is a small 2 and my older daughter is a 5/6. I would be more than likely to buy the capri pattern if it would fit both girls. Honestly, I can see myself using a store capri pattern and adding ruffles instead of buying two seperate patterns. This is just MHO. I have been very happy with all the patterns I have bought and I am sure this one is great too!

Aimee

I second that thought. I really do love your patterns Carla and prefer them to storebought, they are much better, and I'm sure I will buy the ruffled capris--when I figure out which size--but most of us buy our storebought patterns for .99 or $1.99 on sale and one of the reasons we are willing to spend more on YCMT patterns is the added value of getting several sizes in one pattern. Just my feedback--love ya!

 

[camelotcats]

OK, I am WAY behind, adn about to go back and catch up, but first I wanted to post what I did today:

This is the yellow Giselle dress from the very end of the movie:

And a "Wendy" dress:

Back:

WHEW! I am TIRED!

Two more outfits to go! (she wants another Giselle, which I may try to change to something else...dunno what, and his lion king outfit)

 

[ediebeedieboutique]

I love the back! How cute!

sorry I havent' been on this link yet. Things are crazy. Don't know if any of you saw on the site that I posted prayers needed for DD. Our baby Hannah has to go in for surgery in the am. She has gotten MRSA and has to go in to have the infection removed. I am so scared. I need prayers that all is okay. this is our 3rd time with MRSA, DD1 first, then my mom, now my baby. Her godmother is a surgeon so she is going in the OR with her. Other wise I dont' know what I would do.

Sending prayers your way!

I LOVE THE DONALD OUTFIT!!!

cutting out ruffles....
as a quilter cutting on the bias meant anything that was opposite the grain- so it could still be cut straight off the width of the fabric.
But the pattern I'm starting wants me to lay these long pattern pieces diagonally across my fabric- making a LOT of waste- what are the pros and cons of not cutting it that way? The fabric I plan to use for the ruffles was purchased to be the backing for a quilt- Id like to cut it in a conservative way if I can.
here's the pattern

just read 3 reviews of this pattern and some metioned not cutting diagonally and it went fine.
What do you folks do?

Hi! I just made this top and did not cut the ruffles diagonally, and they turned out great. Here is a pic:

So here is my Bad Mom of the Year story...

Last night I was fininshing up DD's Pooh outfit. (I worked on the 1950 Singer and got it working again ). I had just ironed the straps and needed her to try it on one more time before I sewed them in place. As I was pinning, she decided to touch the iron! That is the worst sound ever! I think I heard her skin sizzle. I can't believe I did not turn it off! We ran to the kitchen and ran it under cool water while she sobbed It has not blistered so I think we got to it fast enough. Now she is scared to come in the room with the iron! AAAAHHHHH!!! Leson learned!

Poor baby! I know just how you feel. Mine burned her arm on a space heater the other day and I think it is going to scar...

 

[UMTerp]

What would you do in this situation? DD10 is very tall and thin. All of a sudden all of her jeans are too short. They all fit in the waist but are too short. I even bought her some 12 slims this year even though she wears an 8 in the waist. I'm thinking that I won't do anything to them this year since it SHOULD be warm soon. For next year I'm thinking about doing some decopage designs and adding fabric to the bottom. Or I could add ruffles. I don't really know what a 10-11 year old would want to wear. She isn't reallly picky (yet). Any ideas?

Should I make matching tops if I "enhance" the jeans?

Thanks!

 

[camelotcats]

Ok, 7 pages later, I am all caught up. I kNOW I will forget some things, but.

BEAUTIFUL BABIES.

Campbell scott, I feel your pain....now I wish I felt your thin....

Thoughts for Hannah. Good luck.

carlaC - put me on the list of people waiting for the new eBook!

Laura(something) - GORGEOUS! I wish I could take pics like you.

All the dieters: Good luck! I am up weight this month, though I am still down over all.

Mook's Mom - Things happen sometimes. I hope she feels better. Oh and Dh and I LOVE Flying Fish. LOVE it.

I know I forgot lots, please forgive me. Dh just got home, and we have to do some chores....yech.

 

[LouiesMama]

Carla (akaLouiesmama) I love your new ebook! I just got the simply sweet one last night and the capris will be next on my list! Now get to work and write up one for that boys shirt!! It is adorable!!

Too cute!! I was a major Pink Panther fan when I was a child.
I love your pics and yay on getting a dress for a $1.


Do hurry with this ebook. I need a good pattern for a boys shirt.

That is sooo cute! Worth the wait!



Thanks for all of your help, and don't be shy! We are a friendly bunch! Louie is soo cute in his shirt and I can't wait for some more of your patterns! They are the best!

Love all the info--that was interesting! But I'm still nervous to buy a size 1-2-3 pattern when she wears a size 3 now And do hurry on that boys' shirt pattern--I need that! Our trip is coming up in October! It looks very cute on Louie!

Carla-

I have bought almost all of your books. I do wish you continued with the 1-8 size range because I have two girls. My younger daughter is a small 2 and my older daughter is a 5/6. I would be more than likely to buy the capri pattern if it would fit both girls. Honestly, I can see myself using a store capri pattern and adding ruffles instead of buying two seperate patterns. This is just MHO. I have been very happy with all the patterns I have bought and I am sure this one is great too!

Aimee

Just wanted to say, for anyone who doesn't know already, the templates, helpful tips and tons of extra info included in Carla's patterns is wonderful. I make Camden at least one pair of easy fit pants each week and often wind up making at least one pair for Gabi too I have the simply sweet set and the raglans, the stripwork jumper and the portrait peasant dress and all of them are extremely detail oriented and well written.

Can't wait for more boys patterns, Camden could use a good shirt pattern

Awwww! Thanks so much for the sweet words about my eBooks. It makes me so happy to know that you all are getting lots of use out of my eBooks and find my little tricks and tips helpful.

Thanks also for the input on the sizing. I will definitely pass the information on to Kim. Like I said, the YCMT patterns are something new and are a separate product from the individually authored eBooks. So we are very interested in customer feedback, and it will help us in developing new patterns.

My SewBoutique4Dolly patterns are still going to be in the full size range (plus dolly), that isn't going to change . In fact, this new shirt one is going to start at 6 months and go through size 7/8. I am soooooo excited about it!!! I've been playing around with the construction so that the front placket is constructed separately from the rest of the shirt. That way, if you mess up on the buttonholes, you don't have to worry about ruining the shirt - you just pitch the placket make a new one. There will also be lots of options for the piecing - vertical stripes, horizontal stripes, solid, etc. Here is another one - the first attempt, actually:

I pretty much have the collars and sleeves the way I want them now. The patterns are pretty much there, I just have to sit down and WRITE .

Anyways, thanks again for all the kind words and helpful input! Coming here definitely motivates me!!!

CarlaC

 

[CampbellScot]

I have no idea what picture you could be talking about!.....

I remember this picture!!! He is a tall drink of water let me tell you!!!

You have me laughing this morning. Poor Teddy I hope he doesn't get in too much trouble, but it sounds like it is going to be pretty bad. The other part in the parenting triangle needs to get herself together so ya'll won't have a problem teenager on your hands.

I KNOW right? Seriously, I am scared. Teddy has gotten SO mouthy, he's mastered the art of sarcasm quite well and he has ZERO remorse. He was a little sad about losing his classroom cupcakes but then he says "Mommy is going to let me have cupcakes at home AND take me out to dinner so I don't care!" Great. He's doesn't sass me or his dad, but he is SO naughty at school and at his mothers which just goes to show he has complete control of himself AND consistency and consequences DO work. Stinkpot. He could actually get suspended over this...he basically vandalized something last week in the lunch room. I keep wondering why kindergarten children have so little structure and supervision.

he really is a good boy. He's very loving and sweet...He just needs someone to nail him when he crosses the line even a little bit. He's a "give him an inch he'll take a mile" kid.

First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEDDY!
Sorry! I forgot how easily you tear up! Now you have me crying too! I do loves my babies. And about Teddy, lemme tell ya, Luke has been quite the mess-maker lately. He had me in tears last night. He and Lily were watching tv in the basement. I told Jayden to please go keep an eye on them while I made dinner. Silly me, I thought she obeyed me While I was cooking, they were dumping BUCKETS of water on our huge lovesac and an old sofa, and the carpet...and the worst part is I kept trying to talk to him about it and he kept smiling and laughing!

sounds like your littles ones got "a bit o' the devil in them" as my Irish grandmother would say! Are Luke and Lily partners in crime often? Kids are smart too...they KNOW If they can get mom to laugh then it will lighten the mood significantly! Did it work?!

poor love sac...is it dead? Don't you WISH you could get inside children's heads and see what it was that possessed them to do such a thing? They must have had a reason of some sort! Teddy's reason for plugging the bathroom sinks was "He thought it would be funny..."

NOT funny.

Ok, 7 pages later, I am all caught up. I kNOW I will forget some things, but.

BEAUTIFUL BABIES.

Campbell scott, I feel your pain....now I wish I felt your thin....

Oh no...you wouldn't want to be "unattractive" and "gaunt looking" like me! It seems I resemble a scarecrow. (I have ulcers and when they act up I live on oatmeal and...oatmeal. It's a fab diet... )

I'm not kidding. She said that to me. I was under the impression that I was going to the doctor for treatment of illness, NOT for fashion advice!

She SO shouldn't have been talking...her scrubs had armpit stains.

SO THERE!



Good news is that I am allowed back to work on Monday. The principal wants to be "sure"...of what I don't know...but whatevs...paid vacay for MissCammie!

 

[ediebeedieboutique]

What would you do in this situation? DD10 is very tall and thin. All of a sudden all of her jeans are too short. They all fit in the waist but are too short. I even bought her some 12 slims this year even though she wears an 8 in the waist. I'm thinking that I won't do anything to them this year since it SHOULD be warm soon. For next year I'm thinking about doing some decopage designs and adding fabric to the bottom. Or I could add ruffles. I don't really know what a 10-11 year old would want to wear. She isn't reallly picky (yet). Any ideas?

Should I make matching tops if I "enhance" the jeans?

Thanks!

You could cut them off a little shorter to make capris and add a ruffle. Then make buttonholes in the denim above the ruffle and thread ribbon through and tie a bow. This looks really cute.

 

[camelotcats]

Oh no...you wouldn't want to be "unattractive" and "gaunt looking" like me! It seems I resemble a scarecrow. (I have ulcers and when they act up I live on oatmeal and...oatmeal. It's a fab diet... )

I'm not kidding. She said that to me. I was under the impression that I was going to the doctor for treatment of illness, NOT for fashion advice!

She was probably jealous.

I used to have a hyperactive metabolism when I was younger (hard to believe now... ). I actually had paperwork on file everywhere I went (college, school, etc) that said my PCP was aware of my weight and that I did NOT have an eating disorder. I had TWO DIFFERENT boyfriends go nuts on me and my parents and try to have me forcibly checked into an eating disorders clinic.

Now, I am about 25 lbs overweight. Oatmeal, huh?

 

[ameraumi]

No sewing for me yet. My dad is in the hospital with pneumonia so mom has been with him in the evenings. I am hoping maybe this weekend we will start in on one of the outfits. She is still teaching me the ropes so I am not brave enough to start in on my own.

Although not sewing related, Erin and I did work on her countdown chain:

 

[CampbellScot]

She was probably jealous.

I used to have a hyperactive metabolism when I was younger (hard to believe now... ). I actually had paperwork on file everywhere I went (college, school, etc) that said my PCP was aware of my weight and that I did NOT have an eating disorder. I had TWO DIFFERENT boyfriends go nuts on me and my parents and try to have me forcibly checked into an eating disorders clinic.

Now, I am about 25 lbs overweight. Oatmeal, huh?

Oh goodness...I've had the "honey we're concerned" talk more times than I care to count! my husband knows better than to say a WORD about my weight. I am grown woman. I am in control of myself. I eat like a cow when I can. It's the ulcers that get me.

AND just to add insult to injury...I told the nurse that she didn't need to be ugly to me about my weight and she threw her head back and laughed like a hyena and said, "What turnip truck did you jump off of?!"

turnip truck?

Nurse Crabbyrump pert near got her self whomped on, I'll tell you what!

I had to laugh. This woman has NO social skills to speak of.

I am going to choose to feel SORRY for her.

 

[katmiller79]

To the person who made this:

When you bought the headbands that already had something on them, did you take the fabric off that was already on them? I have 6 headbands that I bought to make the woven headbands and they came covered in fabric. I don't want the headband to be too bulky. Please help.

sorry I didnt see this sooner lol Ive been sleeping and sewing, and messing w/ the baby
i ALMOST bought those headbands w/ fabric on them. Ive heard the padding though like that is a good thing, so craft away over them
Im going to give it a whirl w/ those as well to see how they turn out.Im sure they will be fine. The weave isnt bulkyit lays flat to the headband so the padding would be a plus I would think
I used the plastic ones w/ nothing on them. mine were darker colors. but you cant tell once covered in ribbon.

 

[disneymommieof2]

OK, I am WAY behind, adn about to go back and catch up, but first I wanted to post what I did today:

This is the yellow Giselle dress from the very end of the movie:

WHEW! I am TIRED!

Two more outfits to go! (she wants another Giselle, which I may try to change to something else...dunno what, and his lion king outfit)

You can do it!!! Almost there!!!!! Love the Giselle yellow dress!! Wendy is cute too!!!

I pretty much have the collars and sleeves the way I want them now. The patterns are pretty much there, I just have to sit down and WRITE . Anyways, thanks again for all the kind words and helpful input! Coming here definitely motivates me!!!
CarlaC

What a cutie!! And you're first attempt at the new pattern - great job!!

You could cut them off a little shorter to make capris and add a ruffle. Then make buttonholes in the denim above the ruffle and thread ribbon through and tie a bow. This looks really cute.

Wow that is so cute!!!

No sewing for me yet. My dad is in the hospital with pneumonia so mom has been with him in the evenings. I am hoping maybe this weekend we will start in on one of the outfits. She is still teaching me the ropes so I am not brave enough to start in on my own.

Although not sewing related, Erin and I did work on her countdown chain:

I love countdowns!!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

AWWWW thank you!!! I snapped a pic JUST FOR YOU last night!!!

here's my baby...settling for the DOG bed b/c his mama was working too late!

for all y'all believers in Half Birthdays!!! I knew I wasn't alone!!!

and here's a sort of pic of Teddy and his new Webkinz he opened this morning!

Teddy actually needs a little prayer this morning...his birthday morning...yesterday he and a few of his partners in crime decided it would be a good idea to plug up FOUR bathroom sinks, turn on the sinks and leave the bathroom. They flooded the entire bathroom and a good part of the hallway. This is the fourth time in two weeks he's been in some actual trouble. AND he fibbed about it. Somebody thought it was funny when she was told what had happened. Laughed about it. In front of him. So now he is laughing about it and probably planning his next bit of naughtiness.

this is a trend lately. It's concerning. And frustrating.

I have been saying prayers to St. Jude for him all morning...the Patron Saint of Lost Causes! Cuz his goose is COOKED on this one. Has to see the principal on his birthday. Had his classroom cupcake privileges revoked.

I'm worried about my little Teddy. HOw is he ever going to know what is right and wrong when one half of his life excuses away and laughs at rather serious situations?



yay step parenting ROCKS!

OH and Nurse CrabbyRump at the office was none to happy to see me this morning...rash is mostly gone...and it WAS the detergent...but she made a nasty face at me when i came in AND when she weighed me she told me that I looked unhealthy and being too thin is unattractive...

wow.

Did that nurse just call me ugly?!

and I'm NOT too thin.

I just need a sewing machine.

and the ability to sew.

So I can make clothes that fit me properly.

*ahem*

Ahh I am so glad to see a picture of your Doxie. He is a cutie pie. I am sorry about Teddy. Hopefully in the end he will learn from you. What does his Dad think/say?

Sorry about the nurse, she has terrible manners. Perhaps a little letter to the doctor would be appropriate?

OK, I am WAY behind, adn about to go back and catch up, but first I wanted to post what I did today:

This is the yellow Giselle dress from the very end of the movie:

And a "Wendy" dress:

Back:

WHEW! I am TIRED!

Two more outfits to go! (she wants another Giselle, which I may try to change to something else...dunno what, and his lion king outfit)

Great Job! Don't tire yourself out to much before you go to Disney!

Here's a little Ottobre wrap dress I made for Gabi to wear around recently I really like it I have made more things including a new set I'm in love with but a lack of sunshine and a love of natural light photography mean no pics yet

Dora and Diego, smock and easy fit pants made as long shorts

And a little playdress and apron, shirred dress was for ladies just changed out the straps after buying it on clearance and made the apron from Walmart 1$ fabric. Her AG doll has a matching apron.

Very cute! Can you post a photo of the doll too? I was looking for a pattern for that cool pirate hat you made. But I couldn't find it. Could you point me in the right direction?

I finally got my niece's Pink Panther outfit finished. It was supposed to be for her b'day (March 29th) but I just got it finished.

Aww, My DD likes Pink Panther too. THat turned out great.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Awwww! Thanks so much for the sweet words about my eBooks. It makes me so happy to know that you all are getting lots of use out of my eBooks and find my little tricks and tips helpful.

Thanks also for the input on the sizing. I will definitely pass the information on to Kim. Like I said, the YCMT patterns are something new and are a separate product from the individually authored eBooks. So we are very interested in customer feedback, and it will help us in developing new patterns.

My SewBoutique4Dolly patterns are still going to be in the full size range (plus dolly), that isn't going to change . In fact, this new shirt one is going to start at 6 months and go through size 7/8. I am soooooo excited about it!!! I've been playing around with the construction so that the front placket is constructed separately from the rest of the shirt. That way, if you mess up on the buttonholes, you don't have to worry about ruining the shirt - you just pitch the placket make a new one. There will also be lots of options for the piecing - vertical stripes, horizontal stripes, solid, etc. Here is another one - the first attempt, actually:

I pretty much have the collars and sleeves the way I want them now. The patterns are pretty much there, I just have to sit down and WRITE .

Anyways, thanks again for all the kind words and helpful input! Coming here definitely motivates me!!!

CarlaC

I can't wait until you finish that pattern! I love the look of those shirts.

 

[lori123]

I LOVE THE DONALD OUTFIT!!!

cutting out ruffles....
as a quilter cutting on the bias meant anything that was opposite the grain- so it could still be cut straight off the width of the fabric.
But the pattern I'm starting wants me to lay these long pattern pieces diagonally across my fabric- making a LOT of waste- what are the pros and cons of not cutting it that way? The fabric I plan to use for the ruffles was purchased to be the backing for a quilt- Id like to cut it in a conservative way if I can.
here's the pattern

just read 3 reviews of this pattern and some metioned not cutting diagonally and it went fine.
What do you folks do?

I used that pattern for this outfit.

I asked around before I made it and chose not to cut on the bias - the ruffle layed out fine in my opinion.

 

[LouiesMama]

UPDATE on the ruffled capris!!!


In response to YOUR feedback...

Kim is going to put together a greatly discounted bundle pack with all three sizes! Be on the lookout!!!