Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Mouse House Mama]

LOVEDUMBO- I LOVE THAT SHIRT!!!! My sons would love something like that. Everytime I open this thread I am more and more amazed by the gorgeous work you all do. I have been sewing everyday because I am so inspired. I am teaching myself so sometimes I have to bust out that trusty seamripper numerous times.

Question- I want to try and post some photos. Do I need to put them on a hosting site like photobucket or can I just post them from my photo files?
Thanks and keep up the good work!

 

[minnie2]

Closer than I am to Tampa actually. Just about 45 minutes probably. I'd love to meet up in Nov!!
...t.

Sounds like a plan! I will only be in Tampa for that Sat Nov 15th ten the next day we head to WDW!

Well, nothing it seems was accomplished here as far as sewing goes. I had high hopes of finishing 3 dresses while my parents were here and I haven't gotten any of them done. And now we are packing up and going to a hotel because the fumes in the house are getting too bad!

The painters are here and they are staining my built-ins and painting my new office and dining room. It really STINKS! So off we all go (parents included since they don't leave until tomorrow) to Embassy Suites. The dog is at his posh kennel so he doesn't have to suffer either. Right now I''m not happy about the color of stain on my built-ins in my family room so hopefully that will get fixed. I'll try and stay in touch but we will be in a hotel for two nights.

Keep sewing!

Oh my! I hope you can go back home soon and they get the color /stain fixed!

Hey, this is mine!!! It is the new Feliz pattern that just came out. I made it at the last minute for this little girl. She was making her first trip to WDW and Ariel is her favorite. I wish ya'll could've see how excited she was when she first saw it. I'm not sure what part has been "cased" since it is new pattern, but it is adorable. I am sure we will be a lot of these dresses (I mean this pattern -- not necessarily Ariel) popping up on ebay really soon. I know I have several in the works myself.

It is really adorable!

Just wanted to update everyone on the Make a wish for my daughter!

We met with our wish granters tonight! In fact we Just walked in the door!

Zoe was so shy lol, but it was adorable! They came with toys for the kids (A cinderella crown, a princess puzzle, Markers, crayons coloring books ect) Zoe's first wish was to go on a disney cruise for a week and swim with dolphins and learn to snorkle! She also added a night in CInderellas castle but I doubt they could do that. lol, It is nice to dream about tho!

They needed a second wish in case the first one could not be granted. She wished for a trip to Hawaii where she wanted to do the same things but also Visit Pearl Harbor and the black sand beach.

Here is a picture of her with her Wish Granters:

We have to wait to see which wish is approved (If any) They said it could take up to 4 weeks but they think it should be a little sonner then that.

Thanks again for letting me share! We are so excited!

Candice

Hoe exciting! Good luck I hope she gets the wish she wants!

Well, it's not in time for MAW but here is the patchwork hat. At first I was not crazy about the pattern. I did not like sewing through the paper and it was taking too long. Then once I got all the little pieces sewn together it went together like lightening! I'll save it for another project.

Went to two wal marts and no eeyore fabric. On a happy note, I had Jacob with me and he picked out two fabrics for himself! That never happens. He wants me to make him a first day of school outfit. Woo hoo![/QUOTEi think it actually found its new home your DD looks like she likes it an awful lot!
Very cool about your son picking out some material.

He everyone! You have been busy little girls while I have been away! I was able to steal a little internet on the dock, so I watched some of what you guys were doing . It is really slow, so I didn't comment, but I am very impressed as usual.

Riley and I got home this afternoon and we are going to go back down tomorrow afternoon and take her best friend. I am a little concerned right now, but I am trying not to freak out. Riley is laying on the couch and her head feels warm. She says she isn't in pain, but she doesn't fee totally normal. I am hoping that she is just as tired as I am. I am praying like crazy that she isn't sick. School starts on the 12th so we are running out of time to figure this out.

We had a great time. We went to the outlet mall in Osage and got some great deals and then spent yesterday at "big surf" water park. It was pretty hot and probably will be when we go back tomorrow.

I was going to have to drive to Iowa to pick Drew up, but my bil is having boys weekend at the lake so he is just going to bring Drew to me there! WooHOooooo!!!!! I am saving about $150 on gas!!!!!!

I am glad you had a nice time and I hope Riley feels better and she was just over tired.

The girls got their haircut today....short!

Here is DD4:

Bet your thinking I am crazy for cutting off all of DD3's hair huh??????
















Don't worry...I didnt...its just braided

And DD10 got some layers put in around the bottom but we didnt style it yet so its not doing its flippy thing....here it is

OK if I can find a babysitter, my turn is tomorrow....color and cut Can't wait!!!!

Glad you didn't cut offdd3's hair it is far to cute! Not that she wouldn't have looked cute with short hair but she just looks so cute with it long! the other girls look adorable too! This reminds me I need to get Nik's cut.

I was kinda looking for an excuse for the bucket hat but it might be beyond my skills at this point!!! She might be allergic to mold, we haven't taken her to an allergist yet. We know that she definately has seasonal allergies (runny nose, sore eyes, cough). All this rain is making this year nuts!



No, her pedi wouldn't consider migraines last week when I mentioned it. I get migraines that started in HS. (Luckily there were almost non-existant after my pregnancy- I only get 1-2 a year now instead of 1-2 a week when they were at their worst!). The "motion sickness" is what made me think Migraines. It's going to be an ongoing mystery I think



Yup, Halloween activities actually go on for the entire month of October in Salem...the fall solstice is around then too so both tend to be big to-dos (for those who don't live in the area...we still have practicing witches!)


Well first, let me say that I missed some great work today...I'm just catching up after my last day of vacation . I loved all the hats and outfits...OH and the beach cover up...forgot who made it...sorry! So my drama with Ash continues. My mom and I took her to Water Country today (local water park). I made sure to give her Benedryl, kept her sunglasses on all day AND lathered her up with plenty of sunscreen. Well about an hour into our day, she is playing on this pirate ship and all of a sudden I hear a scream. You moms know what I mean...pool has 200 kids in it and you know it's yours. I run over to her and all I can see at first is what look like a blue dot on her forehead....and I got closer I realize that it's a gigantic bump. So I run her to first aid and they called the EMTs. The blue dot kept getting bigger and bigger and then burst...SO gross...and so hard to hide my "grossed out" look as to not frighten Ash (I guess the blue dot was some kind of blood blister). Luckily nothing was broken and she didn't need stitches but she now has a GIGANTIC lump/cut on her forehead and I full anticipate at least one black eye. Just what the poor kid needed...more pain in her head! My poor baby! AND now she is on vaca with my mom til Friday so I can't even take care of her myself.

Oh my I hope she is doing better! How scary!

My dd is allergic to mold and my ds is allergic to Dust mites which are effected by the mold count. I would really consider taking her to an allergist.

Good luck!

 

[TinaLala]

So I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been a very good girl with my sewing projects this summer! If it wasn't for my friend Marianne I probably wouldn't get anything done.

So here's the curtain for DD9's HM room. It is so basic, but yet it took me three months to get it done. Did I mention it only cost me $8 a window because I got the fabric in clearance.

Then I whipped together 2 sunshirts for the girls, you all know how easy this fabric is. The style for tweens is to wear this over a white t-shirt, so she'll be all set.

Then I ventured off and made myself an A-line skirt (thank you Teresajoy for the bookmark links I'm loving all the patterns out there). It needs to be ironed, but you get the picture. I have to go to Chicago this month for work and I'll wear it with a pink shirt and tan shoes - easy, comfortable - that's me.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Do any of you know any websites that offer free instructions on how to make things like tops? I found a bunch of shirts and shorts instructions but other than a pillowcase top I can't find a thing. Thanks!

Oh- and this website has easy instructions for making a circle skirt and pantaloons. It is for adults but you can tweak it so it works for kids. This is how I figured out how to make shorts. I figured in case anyone was a beginner like me they might like the very explicit instructions!

http://www.madamexcostumes.com/newpages/ttcostumes.html

 

[kjbrown]

I was kinda looking for an excuse for the bucket hat but it might be beyond my skills at this point!!! She might be allergic to mold, we haven't taken her to an allergist yet. We know that she definately has seasonal allergies (runny nose, sore eyes, cough). All this rain is making this year nuts!



No, her pedi wouldn't consider migraines last week when I mentioned it. I get migraines that started in HS. (Luckily there were almost non-existant after my pregnancy- I only get 1-2 a year now instead of 1-2 a week when they were at their worst!). The "motion sickness" is what made me think Migraines. It's going to be an ongoing mystery I think



Yup, Halloween activities actually go on for the entire month of October in Salem...the fall solstice is around then too so both tend to be big to-dos (for those who don't live in the area...we still have practicing witches!)



Funny you mention that...check out below!!! (no middle ear infection right now though, my pedi at least checked for that!)



Thank you! And Happy Anniversary to everyone!!!

Well first, let me say that I missed some great work today...I'm just catching up after my last day of vacation . I loved all the hats and outfits...OH and the beach cover up...forgot who made it...sorry! So my drama with Ash continues. My mom and I took her to Water Country today (local water park). I made sure to give her Benedryl, kept her sunglasses on all day AND lathered her up with plenty of sunscreen. Well about an hour into our day, she is playing on this pirate ship and all of a sudden I hear a scream. You moms know what I mean...pool has 200 kids in it and you know it's yours. I run over to her and all I can see at first is what look like a blue dot on her forehead....and I got closer I realize that it's a gigantic bump. So I run her to first aid and they called the EMTs. The blue dot kept getting bigger and bigger and then burst...SO gross...and so hard to hide my "grossed out" look as to not frighten Ash (I guess the blue dot was some kind of blood blister). Luckily nothing was broken and she didn't need stitches but she now has a GIGANTIC lump/cut on her forehead and I full anticipate at least one black eye. Just what the poor kid needed...more pain in her head! My poor baby! AND now she is on vaca with my mom til Friday so I can't even take care of her myself.

Thank you! Ya, I'm hoping that it's just allergies (headaches) and not migraines. I know they aren't fun. Can't imagine if I had to deal with them as a child

Thank you about her name. Yes, Gaelic names are a little tough to pronounce/spell. I heard her name when I lived in Ireland and thought "well that one isn't too bad!!!" But of course, everyone is assuming that she's saying Ashley. But she's quick to correct them!!



Thanks to you and Jenna.




Thank you! I should have clarified that I don't actually KNOW what caused the bump. Ash is saying that she "walked" into the back of the pirate ship (I was standing in the front and all I heard was the yell and then crying...4 lifeguards in the pool and they didn't see anything either!). BUT, her leg was also scrapped up so my guess is that she was trying to climb one of the water slides the wrong way and fell and bumped it. I had just spoken to her about climbing up the slide in the wrong way on the FRONT of the ship...so my guess is that she listened really well and went around the back to try it.

Best part of the story is that right afterward she asked if her boo boo was going to be gone before Disney because she wants to be pretty for the princesses!!!! Thank God, my DH wasn't there. I would have never heard the end of it. He thinks I've turned her into a Disney freak as it is

Ugh, poor thing and poor mom!!!! Funny, I drive past Water Country every day and have never gone there! Is it fun?

Anyway, I broke down and bought the bucket hat pattern, I love it!

I get migraines, too. It REALLY sucks. I hope that is not what she's been having.

I hope Aisling is feeling better soon!

 

[HeatherSue]

We had the Magic reclining stroller where sophia had a nice nap

Thanks for sharing your party with us! You have such a cute family! I love that you wore matching shirts! WOW! You have a magical reclining stroller, too! Teresa has one of those.

HAPPY EARLY ANNIVERSARY! i love hearing about couples being together for yrs! George and I are at 14 yrs married 18yrs together.

I have to laugh about your Coach obsession. My SIL LOVES Coach bags and I tease her mercilessly about her $400 bag + $200 wallet. She says she buys them because they will last a long time. I counter with "my $15 purse from Target is going on 2 years old now. Are you telling me you're not going to buy another purse for the next 40 years?" I wish she'd just admit that it's an obsession! I love her!

She decided to come 4 days later and has a pee yellow birthstone oh well...

My birthstone is pee yellow, too. I was always envious of Teresa's diamond birthstone.

See Teresa, you didn't get ALL the ugly stuff!

You are well on your way to making a twirl scallopini skirt! I love the pillowcase, especially the two rows of scallops. How pretty!

So happy Anniversary to Heather and Henry! That is so fun you got married on the same day! And a belated Happy Anniversary to david and Barbara!

Thank you! We're going to go out to dinner tomorrow night. I tried to talk Henry into taking Thursday off of work so we could go somewhere overnight, but he couldn't do it. But, mom is going to keep my 2 kids and Teresa's 3 kids tomorrow night. So, I will get to sleep in, at least! I don't remember the last time I slept past 7:30am.

WOW! These are terrific! I LOOOOVE that Mickey shirt. I'm thinking Sawyer is going to need one of those. I have a dark brown bowling shirt in the works for him. Thanks for the warning about sewing dark fabrics! I'll have to do some eye exercises first.

Sawyer has bestowed his highest compliments on your storybook outfit. He pointed to the screen and said "That, that, that!" He wouldn't let me scroll past it for quite some time and now I have sticky little fingerprints all over my screen. I love it, too! Very cute how you used the panel for the front of the top.

Those are all adorable! I especially love the patches, SO cute!

Wow, you're on a role! Sometimes simple is just perfect. Very cute!

I have a weather question. We are going to WDW in late November early December next year, what type of clothes should I do, long or short sleeves. pants or shorts?

:yes:

As others have said, the weather is really unpredictable that time of year. We used to go every December. As you can see in my siggy, winter coats were sometimes needed. Sometimes it was warm enough for shorts, though. So, you never know!

 

[kjbrown]

How do you all feel about putting kids names on customs?

I would love to do it, but my DH feels that weirdos will use that to kidnap our kids.

What do you think?

 

[HeatherSue]

FEBRUARY DISMEET

Only 4 people have listed their dates over on the other board for the February Dismeet. I know we had more than 4 people. Karen, you're not over there yet, either! So, go ahead and post your dates if you're thinking of coming. Here's the link again:

http://disboutiquers.proboards106.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=chitchat&thread=312

 

[minnie2]

I have to laugh about your Coach obsession. My SIL LOVES Coach bags and I tease her mercilessly about her $400 bag + $200 wallet. She says she buys them because they will last a long time. I counter with "my $15 purse from Target is going on 2 years old now. Are you telling me you're not going to buy another purse for the next 40 years?" I wish she'd just admit that it's an obsession! I love her!


My birthstone is pee yellow, too. I was always envious of Teresa's diamond birthstone.

See Teresa, you didn't get ALL the ugly stuff!
Thank you! We're going to go out to dinner tomorrow night. I tried to talk Henry into taking Thursday off of work so we could go somewhere overnight, but he couldn't do it. But, mom is going to keep my 2 kids and Teresa's 3 kids tomorrow night. So, I will get to sleep in, at least! I don't remember the last time I slept past 7:30am.

My girlfriend teases me about my purse and wallet too! I figured if George can have all of these fancy computers and electronics I can have a fancy pure at least!

Are you a November bday? Teresa is she Jan? My sil I think is diamond and she is Jan. I am a sapphire and I love it!

WOW your kids let you l seep until 7:30am! I have already been up for 2.5 hours by that time That darn dog has me up at 5am to go potty and if I don't let her she whines at the edge of the bed until I get up! then if I try to go to bed after I take her she whines to eat so I feed her and then try to go back to sleep ad Nik is usually up by 6am! So my attempts to sleep late are futile! So 7:30am would be wonderful!

 

[minnie2]

How do you all feel about putting kids names on customs?

I would love to do it, but my DH feels that weirdos will use that to kidnap our kids.

What do you think?

I personally don't do it because my fear is if a stranger (the bad kind) calls out my kids name because they have seen it on a shirt or something my kid might think they know them and they are safe to go to them/with them etc.
that being said my dd8 has a name necklace BUT if a stranger is that close to read it they need to step back anyway! JMO

I have seen some REALLY adorable customs with names on it and it always makes me think about doing it but I never do...

 

[HeatherSue]

All this new cute stuff!

??? for those of you with 2 yr old girls.

I am making this skirt for my niece and my cousin gave me her waist measurement of 191/2 and that sounds so big for a 2 yr old! Nikki's is only 22 1/2 and she is 8. My niece is very tiny and I know Nikki is tiny but still. When I cut out and put the elastic in the casing it still looks so big.
So my question is what is your 2 yr old's waist measurement. I asked for ehr to measure Anya's waist again but I am not sure she is doing it right. They are in Tampa so it isn't like I can just get in the car and measure it myself.

I see you already got a lot of replies. But, I measured an unhappy Sawyer, so I'm going to share the measurement. His waist is 17", but he's 30th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. So, he's not a "standard size" 2 year old.

ISn't it funny how different kids from the same family are? Nikki was always tiny and Kyle was always a moose! They are 2.5 yrs apart and they both weigh the same amount! I think I will just sew the skirt up and at worst case we pin it for Chef Mickey's and she grows into it

All 3 of Teresa's kids are SO different in size! Corey was average sized, Arminda didn't even make it on the charts (she was SO tiny), and Lydia is a giant (90th percentile for height, or so)!

HI everyone!!! Its been a LOOOOOOOONG time. Life has been so crazy. I still have yet to sew anything for Georgia in a long time. Lets see on the update.

Kevin is still gone, so that means I am working two jobs and taking care of the Little Georgia Peach. Its summer, so its been tough with the YMCA bill, but at least the ex in laws are helping with that. She goes there every three weeks so the bill isn't so high. if she was there the WHOLE summer it would have been $1600! Thankfully, they get how hard it is since Kevin isn't really helping $$ at all.

No Disney trip this year.... but working on it.

I am looking at everyones new outfits and they are sooo great! Totally makes me want to dust off the machine and get to town (when I have time of course! )

I hope everyone is doing well. I have missed you all!

KELLI!! I'm so glad to see you again! I'm sorry things aren't going great . Thanks for checking in with us!

Anyone here from Lintte (MrsMiller) lately. I haven't seen any posts from her lately and was thinking about her.

No, I haven't. I'm starting to get worried!

Hi Folks!
I know its been forever since I have posted!
I just wanted to hop on and post a few things I made for Megan.
Im also opening an etsy shop. Just pillowcases, etc for now, to see how things go. Im working on a sonbonnet sue applique quilt for DD2 now.
Here are 2 robes I made. One is sort of a play robe- I have panda fabric to make pants to match and the other is a beach cover up lined with organic hemp terry- very soft!

Those robes are SOO cute! I was just thinking of you and wondering where you've been! Don't be a stranger!

Well, I decided not to bore ya'll w/ more pics from the MK trip. But My DH thinks he's a photographer and every once in a while gets a great shot so I thought I'd share a couple he got while we were there.
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Hey!! What's with all the teeny tiny pictures? We are never bored with pictures of your adorable kids and family!!

I asked earlier in the week and only one person replied. Said they pm'd her and couldn't get a response.

Anyone know her personally and tell her that she is missed?

Hey, I replied, too! I saw a couple of replies. But, you have to make sure to scan the obnoxiously long multi-quotes if you ask a question!

 

[princesskayla]

Best part of the story is that right afterward she asked if her boo boo was going to be gone before Disney because she wants to be pretty for the princesses!!!! Thank God, my DH wasn't there. I would have never heard the end of it. He thinks I've turned her into a Disney freak as it is

Poor baby, I am sorry she is having such a rough time. I love that she was concerned about her boo-boo being gone before Disney! You are such a good mommy - teaching your sweet baby about the important things in life - like Disney!!

 

[Twins+2more]

The girls got their haircut today....short!

Here is DD4:

Bet your thinking I am crazy for cutting off all of DD3's hair huh??????
















Don't worry...I didnt...its just braided

And DD10 got some layers put in around the bottom but we didnt style it yet so its not doing its flippy thing....here it is

OK if I can find a babysitter, my turn is tomorrow....color and cut Can't wait!!!!

The girls look great. Im so glad you didn't chop the lilest ones hair all of, but your oldest looks so much more grown up.

 

[TravelinGal]

How do you all feel about putting kids names on customs?

I would love to do it, but my DH feels that weirdos will use that to kidnap our kids.

What do you think?

I don't have an issue with it for the simple reason that if someone is around us for more than 2 minutes, they probably already will know DS's name! I'm always saying "Ethan, come here!" or "Ethan, look at that!" etc...

Are you a November bday? Teresa is she Jan? My sil I think is diamond and she is Jan. I am a sapphire and I love it!

I think diamond is April. My mom was an April birthday and I thought diamonds were her birthstone, but I could be wrong... (wouldn't be the first time! LOL)

 

[HeatherSue]

Hey, this is mine!!! It is the new Feliz pattern that just came out. I made it at the last minute for this little girl. She was making her first trip to WDW and Ariel is her favorite. I wish ya'll could've see how excited she was when she first saw it. I'm not sure what part has been "cased" since it is new pattern, but it is adorable. I am sure we will be a lot of these dresses (I mean this pattern -- not necessarily Ariel) popping up on ebay really soon. I know I have several in the works myself.

That dress is FABULOUS!!! How dare you not post it for us!

She's such a pretty girl! How exciting, I hope you hear back from them soon!

I miss Megan! She is so stinkin' cute!!! I love the hat, and the shirt!!

I want to tell everyone about a really sweet thing that Megan did for Tessa. She knew that Tessa was nervous about starting kindergarten, so she made Tessa a little book called "Kindergarten Rocks". She drew little pictures of the different things you get to do in kindergarten. It was SOOO cute! Thank you so much for helping her with it, Steph! Tessa loved it!! I've read it to her at least 20 times already!

That was just mean! I was about ready to faint thinking you'd chopped off all of her beautiful hair!! They all look beautiful!!

I lost your quote, Jeanne. I LOVE these buttons! Will you pm me the seller id?

and this one just for Tessa:

HOW did I miss this?! Tessa said "My little Luke looks so cute with Lego Diego!" What a little cutie!

You scared me! Seriously, your daughter's hair is so cute, and now she can join the cute bob club with Jenna, Arminda and Megan!

Tessa wants to join the club. But, she has so many cowlicks, I'm afraid it would stick up all over the place!

Question- I want to try and post some photos. Do I need to put them on a hosting site like photobucket or can I just post them from my photo files?
Thanks and keep up the good work!

Yes, you have to upload them to photobucket (my personal favorite) and then you copy and paste the code that is under your picture in photobucket.

[quote="Mouse House Mama, post: 26712664"]Do any of you know any websites that offer free instructions on how to make things like tops? I found a bunch of shirts and shorts instructions but other than a pillowcase top I can't find a thing. Thanks![url]http://www.madamexcostumes.com/newpages/ttcostumes.html[/url][/QUOTE]
Have you seen the links?!? There is a link to them in my siggy and in the first post in this thread. There are TONS of shirt patterns under "Tops".

[quote="kjbrown, post: 26712817"]How do you all feel about putting kids names on customs?

I would love to do it, but my DH feels that weirdos will use that to kidnap our kids. :eek:

What do you think?[/QUOTE]
I don't have a problem with it. My kids are always with me and I've taught Tessa about strangers (the Stranger Danger video by John Walsh is GREAT). If someone wants to kidnap your child, they will usually hear you use your child's name anyway.

[quote="minnie2, post: 26712934"]My girlfriend teases me about my purse and wallet too! I figured if George can have all of these fancy computers and electronics I can have a fancy pure at least! :rotfl:

Are you a November bday? Teresa is she Jan? My sil I think is diamond and she is Jan. I am a sapphire and I love it!

WOW your kids let you l seep until 7:30am! I have already been up for 2.5 hours by that time:scared1: That darn dog has me up at 5am to go potty and if I don't let her she whines at the edge of the bed until I get up! then if I try to go to bed after I take her she whines to eat so I feed her and then try to go back to sleep ad Nik is usually up by 6am! So my attempts to sleep late are futile! So 7:30am would be wonderful! :rotfl:[/QUOTE]

Yes, I was born November 24. I sometimes substitute the December birthstont because I hate mine! Teresa was born in April.

NO! I don't usually get to sleep until 7:30! That was the latest I've slept in since Sawyer was born! He's usually up around 6:00 or 6:30.

 

[twob4him]

Thank you everyone about the girls hair!!!! I love that we can share all kinds of stuff on here! You all rock!


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QUOTE=HeatherSue;26713544
I want to tell everyone about a really sweet thing that Megan did for Tessa. She knew that Tessa was nervous about starting kindergarten, so she made Tessa a little book called "Kindergarten Rocks". She drew little pictures of the different things you get to do in kindergarten. It was SOOO cute! Thank you so much for helping her with it, Steph! Tessa loved it!! I've read it to her at least 20 times already!

Awwwww that is the cutest gift....what a thoughtful and sweet thing for Megan to do!!!

That was just mean! I was about ready to faint thinking you'd chopped off all of her beautiful hair!! They all look beautiful!!

Ha, ha You don't know the evil side of me (bwhaaaaaaa)



Teresa -
So wait a sec, did Lydia get her hair cut too??? I must have missed it...Teresa can you post a pic????? I saw that cutie patootie Megan with that adorable bucket hat....but somehow I must have missed Lydia's.

 

[HeatherSue]

Teresa -
So wait a sec, did Lydia get her hair cut too??? I must have missed it...Teresa can you post a pic????? I saw that cutie patootie Megan with that adorable bucket hat....but somehow I must have missed Lydia's.

No, she didn't cut Lydia's hair! If she did, I might have to slap her upside the head! She gave Arminda a cute little bob! She looks adorable, but I don't think she's posted a picture yet. Arminda cut all of her hair off for locks of love a few years ago. She really wanted to do it and it was so sweet of her. But, it was SHORT!!
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I also cut my kid's hair myself. Working in the daycare, we saw so many horrible children's haircuts done by "professionals". I figure I can't do much worse myself!

I also cut my own hair, but that's nothing to brag about!
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[Clutterbug]

That shirt turned out fabulous! I also really like the girls' outfits. Love how you used the different dots on the blocked a-line.

Those are cute and so comfy. Megan has a couple RTW dresses like that and she always begs to wear them to bed. So, Saturday evening I pulled one out and used it as a pattern to make her a nightie. I couldn't believe how fast it came together. She put it right on and wore it to bed.

Here are some pictures of the girls a yr ago at disney world. The animal kingdom outfit my friend made.

Your girls are darling and the outfits are fabulous. Your friend is very talented!!

HI everyone!!! Its been a LOOOOOOOONG time. Life has been so crazy. I still have yet to sew anything for Georgia in a long time. Lets see on the update.

Kevin is still gone, so that means I am working two jobs and taking care of the Little Georgia Peach. Its summer, so its been tough with the YMCA bill, but at least the ex in laws are helping with that. She goes there every three weeks so the bill isn't so high. if she was there the WHOLE summer it would have been $1600! Thankfully, they get how hard it is since Kevin isn't really helping $$ at all.

No Disney trip this year.... but working on it.

I am looking at everyones new outfits and they are sooo great! Totally makes me want to dust off the machine and get to town (when I have time of course! )

I hope everyone is doing well. I have missed you all!

Good to "see" you! I've been thinking of you and Georgia. Thanks for checking in.

Anyone here from Linette (MrsMiller) lately. I haven't seen any posts from her lately and was thinking about her.

I have been wondering about her too. I hope she's okay.

Lily is getting so stinkin' big! I love her dresses!

Well, nothing it seems was accomplished here as far as sewing goes. I had high hopes of finishing 3 dresses while my parents were here and I haven't gotten any of them done. And now we are packing up and going to a hotel because the fumes in the house are getting too bad!

The painters are here and they are staining my built-ins and painting my new office and dining room. It really STINKS! So off we all go (parents included since they don't leave until tomorrow) to Embassy Suites. The dog is at his posh kennel so he doesn't have to suffer either. Right now I''m not happy about the color of stain on my built-ins in my family room so hopefully that will get fixed. I'll try and stay in touch but we will be in a hotel for two nights.

Keep sewing!

Yikes! What an incnvenience, especially with a tiny one. You realize that now that you've mentioned it, you are going to have to post pictures when it's all done, right?

Hey, this is mine!!! It is the new Feliz pattern that just came out. I made it at the last minute for this little girl. She was making her first trip to WDW and Ariel is her favorite. I wish ya'll could've see how excited she was when she first saw it. I'm not sure what part has been "cased" since it is new pattern, but it is adorable. I am sure we will be a lot of these dresses (I mean this pattern -- not necessarily Ariel) popping up on ebay really soon. I know I have several in the works myself.

What a small world! That is such a pretty dress!

Just wanted to update everyone on the Make a wish for my daughter!

We met with our wish granters tonight! In fact we Just walked in the door!

Zoe was so shy lol, but it was adorable! They came with toys for the kids (A cinderella crown, a princess puzzle, Markers, crayons coloring books ect) Zoe's first wish was to go on a disney cruise for a week and swim with dolphins and learn to snorkle! She also added a night in CInderellas castle but I doubt they could do that. lol, It is nice to dream about tho!

They needed a second wish in case the first one could not be granted. She wished for a trip to Hawaii where she wanted to do the same things but also Visit Pearl Harbor and the black sand beach.
We have to wait to see which wish is approved (If any) They said it could take up to 4 weeks but they think it should be a little sonner then that.

Thanks again for letting me share! We are so excited!

Candice

That IS exciting! Fingers crossed that Zoe's wish is granted.

Went to two wal marts and no eeyore fabric. On a happy note, I had Jacob with me and he picked out two fabrics for himself! That never happens. He wants me to make him a first day of school outfit. Woo hoo!

Cute hat! I've shown Megan all the pictures on here and she keeps saying. " That's really cute, but I don't really wear hats...."

Hurray for Jacob's fabric! I can't wait to see what you make for him. When we were at Wal-Mart over the weekend Wyatt begged for digital camo in nylon from the $1 shelf. I couldn't say no, but that fabric just feels like a nightmare to sew.

OK if I can find a babysitter, my turn is tomorrow....color and cut Can't wait!!!!

Oh my, I did think you were crazy to go all the way to a pixie on your baby girl. I love the little bob. Megan loved hers like that when she was little and I think it's such a sweet cut. You have such pretty girls.

I hope you get your turn today!

 

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Where is this? Baby DS loves Diego.

Legoland in California

Are these handmade Mickey buttons? Verrrry tempting to get my hands on some of these!

At first I thought they were, but now I don't think so. I think they come from China.

I want to tell everyone about a really sweet thing that Megan did for Tessa. She knew that Tessa was nervous about starting kindergarten, so she made Tessa a little book called "Kindergarten Rocks". She drew little pictures of the different things you get to do in kindergarten. It was SOOO cute! Thank you so much for helping her with it, Steph! Tessa loved it!! I've read it to her at least 20 times already!

I lost your quote, Jeanne. I LOVE these buttons! Will you pm me the seller id?


HOW did I miss this?! Tessa said "My little Luke looks so cute with Lego Diego!" What a little cutie!

How sweet is that Megan? I'll PM you. HOW did you miss that photo? Especially when the caption was something like "and this photo is just for Tessa"

 

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I love love these outfits! The shirt came out great Really cute stuff!


After seeing all these cute bucket hats, I may have to get the pattern....so tempting. They are just adorable! I love the patches too

Thanks!

I was kinda looking for an excuse for the bucket hat but it might be beyond my skills at this point!!!

Well first, let me say that I missed some great work today...I'm just catching up after my last day of vacation . I loved all the hats and outfits...OH and the beach cover up...forgot who made it...sorry! So my drama with Ash continues. My mom and I took her to Water Country today (local water park). I made sure to give her Benedryl, kept her sunglasses on all day AND lathered her up with plenty of sunscreen. Well about an hour into our day, she is playing on this pirate ship and all of a sudden I hear a scream. You moms know what I mean...pool has 200 kids in it and you know it's yours. I run over to her and all I can see at first is what look like a blue dot on her forehead....and I got closer I realize that it's a gigantic bump. So I run her to first aid and they called the EMTs. The blue dot kept getting bigger and bigger and then burst...SO gross...and so hard to hide my "grossed out" look as to not frighten Ash (I guess the blue dot was some kind of blood blister). Luckily nothing was broken and she didn't need stitches but she now has a GIGANTIC lump/cut on her forehead and I full anticipate at least one black eye. Just what the poor kid needed...more pain in her head! My poor baby! AND now she is on vaca with my mom til Friday so I can't even take care of her myself.

Your poor baby. I'm sure Grandma will take good care of her. Hope she heals quickly.

You should try the hat it is much easier than it looks!!!!!

Love the Mickey shirt! I bet he will get lots of attention in it!



Now, when you enlarged, did it fit on the paper? When I printed the xl size it barely fit on the paper so I am wondering how you enlarged it. Or do you have to change the printer margins?

It turned out so cute and I really like the one with the patches. So unique!



Cute! You did a great job.

Thanks!

I enlarged it on a copy machine at work that could print onto 11x17 BUT....I was able to cut it out and make a copy of the enlarged pattern all onto 8 1/2 x11. The extra 5% actually adds quite a bit. I should take a photo of the 2 hats next to each other.

Best part of the story is that right afterward she asked if her boo boo was going to be gone before Disney because she wants to be pretty for the princesses!!!! Thank God, my DH wasn't there. I would have never heard the end of it. He thinks I've turned her into a Disney freak as it is

How cute!

LOVEDUMBO- I LOVE THAT SHIRT!!!! My sons would love something like that. Everytime I open this thread I am more and more amazed by the gorgeous work you all do. I have been sewing everyday because I am so inspired. I am teaching myself so sometimes I have to bust out that trusty seamripper numerous times.

Question- I want to try and post some photos. Do I need to put them on a hosting site like photobucket or can I just post them from my photo files?
Thanks and keep up the good work!

Thanks! Believe me I had the seam ripper out for that project and it wasn't easy with the black fabric. I should have fixed a couple of other things that are driving me crazy now but I'm sure noone else will notice them.

You do have to upload your photos to an online service before posting them here. I think most folks use photobucket.

So I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been a very good girl with my sewing projects this summer! If it wasn't for my friend Marianne I probably wouldn't get anything done.

So here's the curtain for DD9's HM room. It is so basic, but yet it took me three months to get it done. Did I mention it only cost me $8 a window because I got the fabric in clearance.

Then I whipped together 2 sunshirts for the girls, you all know how easy this fabric is. The style for tweens is to wear this over a white t-shirt, so she'll be all set.

Then I ventured off and made myself an A-line skirt (thank you Teresajoy for the bookmark links I'm loving all the patterns out there). It needs to be ironed, but you get the picture. I have to go to Chicago this month for work and I'll wear it with a pink shirt and tan shoes - easy, comfortable - that's me.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Those all look great!!!!

Anyway, I broke down and bought the bucket hat pattern, I love it!

Can't wait to see your hats. The possibilities are endless.

WOW! These are terrific! I LOOOOVE that Mickey shirt. I'm thinking Sawyer is going to need one of those. I have a dark brown bowling shirt in the works for him. Thanks for the warning about sewing dark fabrics! I'll have to do some eye exercises first.

Sawyer has bestowed his highest compliments on your storybook outfit. He pointed to the screen and said "That, that, that!" He wouldn't let me scroll past it for quite some time and now I have sticky little fingerprints all over my screen. I love it, too! Very cute how you used the panel for the front of the top.


Those are all adorable! I especially love the patches, SO cute!


Wow, you're on a role! Sometimes simple is just perfect. Very cute!

Thanks! Sawyer would look so cute in a Mickey bowling shirt but I'm sure you would make your own Mickey. It is so nice to hear that Sawyer likes the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse outfit. I have Mickey on the other side of the shirt but I'm sure Emma will be wearing Pluto in the front and poor Minnie and Daisy are on the back of the skirt. I've never taken Emma to JoAnn's or I'm sure she'd be asking for a Buzz and Cars storybook sets too.

I've gotta keep my roll going as I'm in single digits now. I don't know if I should or

How do you all feel about putting kids names on customs?

I would love to do it, but my DH feels that weirdos will use that to kidnap our kids.

What do you think?

Well I think all the "weirdo" has to do is stand near us 30 seconds and hear us say the kids names. But my DH feels the same way so I don't do it AND I want to be able to pass the outfits onto someone else.