LOLOL I thought the same thing!! I seem to remember the curtain rod was still in the "dress" wasn't it? It gave her great shoulder pads! LOL
Yes, with the curtain rod still in the dress. It makes me laugh everytime I think about it. I think that skit has become as much a classic as the movie -- almost.
On searching e-bay: the JoJo was listed as J@J@. To tell you the truth I think I just stumbled upon it. It's still listed - I think she has it listed all the time.
Boy, she has some cute stuff. Love her shoes.
Here's a pic of the shorts I made for DS1. I DID IT!!!! If you remember, oh 20 or so pages ago, I was having a hard time sewing shorts. They kept bunching up in the middle. I figured it out and here they are! I bought a tank top and put a Nemo & Dory patch on it to match.
They're a little big, but I don't care. I'm just so excited that I finished them. Now to figure out that applique stuff.....
Chantell
Nice work. Shorts can be tricky at first, but easier once you get the hang of them.
ok,i know this topic has been discussed over 100x, ... so im feeling daring and adventurous and want to try an applique. but i dont even know where to start. for example, a basic black mickey head. i have the template from somwhere on this thread. i print it out, then what? i trace that to black fabric, then stick it on some of that fusible stuff, then stitch around it. please help!!!
I am by no means an expert, but this is what I've done for the few I've made. You'll need your pattern, your fabric for the applique and what you're putting it on), some heat and bond (or something like it), and some stabilizer. The heat and bond has a paper backing, so you draw your design on that. Cut out around your design -- not exactly on the lines. Then cut out your fabric for you applique the same size as your heat and bond. Follow the directions to bond it to your applique fabric. While the paper is still on it, trim to the correct size.When you have the size you want, peel off the paper and bond it to your top, skirt, etc. Now you need to put some stabilizer on the underside of what you'll be appliquing -- again just a bit bigger than the applique. Next you use a satin stitch (or a zig zag stitch with a really short length) and sew around your applique. Practice on some scrap fabric until you get the stitch length and width you want. Tie of your thread ends and trim off any excess interfacing (stabilizer) and you're done. At least, this is what I've been doing. If this isn't correct or if I'm missing a step or if there is an easier method, please feel free to correct me. After all, I'm still learning, too.
I went to Joann's for the tulle too. The cutter looked at me funny when I told her how much I wanted, but it wasn't as much as yours! (32 yards I think).
I found some Cheetah fabric, because I wanted to make the Wild Minnie Princess dress from the site Tink posted a few pages back. But, I didn't get it because it wasn't on sale. Then, on the way home, it occured to me, "Duh! I have a 40% off coupon!!! I think they would have done the 40% and then the 10% if I used them today! I'll still go back to get it, but I'm just kicking myself for not thinking of that while I was there! I also loaded up on a bunch of clearance fabric for an additional 50% off + my 10%, I got some cute stuff!
Well, I didn't get all of the same color. You know, a few yards of this and a few yards of that. I truly didn't realize how much it was until I wrote that post. However, I have enough to make some for all the upcoming holidays through maybe next Easter. I'll be a tutu making machine, and I don't even know if my girls will wear them or not. They may all get listed.
Everyone needs to get a good night's rest tonight because in the morning I will be unveiling a new set of outfits that I finished today.
Okay, so it's morning, and I'm well rested.....
Well, a girl loses internet for a day & a half and see what happens... you all pass 300 pages! I'm back now but there is no way I can comment on all the posts. This has nothing to do with Disney but Gracie celebrated her very first Independence day today and she celebrated by wearing
the dress I had made and she originally wore to the US Consulate appointment in China in November 06. It was at that appointment that we took an oath so that she would be a US citizen when we landed in the US. The dress was huge in November and fits great now
Glad you're back, Tink. Cute dress. Now did you make it or did you have someone else make it? Cute nonetheless. Happy belated Independence Day, Gracie. We're glad you found your way home.
I wait for joannes to have a sale and stock up or I use the coupons they send in the mail or sunday paper. my mom helps and gets a set at her house and I borrow them and use hem too! Oh and joannes will use michaels coupons for anything in the store except a cut of fabric! that may help.
lori
I have a few friends who will give me their coupons, too.
Awwww... .she looks so adorable! Darn -- and I didn't even think of dressing my kids up cute for their embassy appointments.
Of course, for DS we had to go in the back way and climb through a razor wire fence (a month after 9/11). But still, no excuse for DD. And the dress you have was *so* cute!!!
So, where were your children born, design_mom? I wish my dh would finally agree to adopt. <sigh>
Well, we have swim class and a library even this morning, and I told my girls they could have a friend over this afternoon. I'm hoping that means I'll get some sewing in. Have a great day everyone.
so im feeling daring and adventurous and want to try an applique. but i dont even know where to start. for example, a basic black mickey head. i have the template from somwhere on this thread. i print it out, then what? i trace that to black fabric, then stick it on some of that fusible stuff, then stitch around it. please help!!!
