Ok, here is the proof that I have lost my ever loving mind. It is in the 90's today here in Florida as it has been all summer and will continue to be until October probably. So I decide to make Megan a corduroy jumper, the prefect summer outfit. I really couldn't help it: it has pink and red flowers embroidered all over it and it was 50% off. So here she is:
Also, when I was taking the pictures she was sure all of you would be interested in her first wiggly tooth, so here is a picture of that:
For example, I was using my seam ripper the other day thinking how odd it was that Teresa stuck it in her thigh when I stabbed myself in the thumb with it! I was so mad and it was so hard not to get blood all over everything when you are spouting from your thumb!!
Your daughter is so precious!!! Tell her that I loved teh lose tooth picture! the jumper is adorable ,great work.
I tell you, seam rippers are EVIL!!!!
I multi-quoted you because I was going to say that I am the sweetest, but she beat me to it. Great, er...weird minds think alike! Actually she is my BFF I'm so lucky to have a sister like her!
Oh, goodness, you are going to get me all crying here! I still remember the day Mom and Dad brought you home, all wrapped up in that orange clown blanket. But, despite the scary clowns, I still thought you were the most adorable thing I had ever seen!
(you still are!)[/quote]
I'm going to start cracking down on the lone banana posts. Come on, what's a banana doing dancing all alone?
I giggled when I read this, then Corey wanted to know why I was laughing, so I tried to read it out loud to him, but by the time I got done, I was laughing so hard, I couldn't finish it! (And by the way folks, I do an EXCELLENT impersonation of a dancing banana. Heather said so!) [/quote]
I am dying of laughter. You are absolutely hilarious. Hey, I live next door to my Mommy and Daddy
Rub it in, just rub it in!
I vote for going to Joann's. I'd be going with you if my little Beanie wasn't sick (evolultion of Beanie- Sawyer= Soy Bean= Bean Boy= Beanie Boy= Beanie)
I missed you while I was shopping today! When Brian asks why I didn't stay home and, "get something done" (yeah, like that was really going to happen anyway!!!) I will tell him that YOU told me to go shopping!
(THREE bananas!)[/QUOTE]
I love it because it reminds me of something I would have wore when I was little. She picked out the trim herself (before we had the fabric).
Here it is:
She looks SOOO cute in this! It reminds me of the nightgowns my little sister use to have.
(she's been contracting for 2 days and can barely walk I doubt I'm gonna make it anyway!)
...t.
You should have my sister, she's super speedy in the labor and delivery department. A matter of a few hours with Sawyer. I BARELY made it to her room at the hospital before my very FIRST (biological) nephew was born. And, I got to cut the cord!!!
Now this next one I sewed myself! I used Simplicity 4161 and just modified the flounce to add the yellow dot panel. And though I didn't bother taking a picture of the back, I did my first zipper!
I plan to add a black turtleneck and ruffled pants so I can layer her since we're going in January.
Thanks for letting me share, I should have an outfit for the 8 year old to share later today after I take care of some details. Right now we're in the middle of a math lesson though so it has to wait
Great outfits! I love the Minnie Peasant blouse. Great job on the dress, it's adorable! WOO HOOO Zippers!
A trip to the fabric store without a
constant stream of interruptions? No one playing hide and seek under the fabric bolt racks? Not having to buy something you didn't want because your youngest wiped her boogers on it (this of course is reference to a FRIEND of mine
). Not having to pretend you actually LOVE the Pokemon fleece and can't wait to create something out of it? Not having to re do the entire thread spools display?
Or you can mop the kitchen floor, of course.
It was kind of strange! I kept looking around for Lydia in a semi-panic! It was eerily quiet in the car too. No bickering, no singing, no constant chatter from Arminda (she once talked the ENTIRE ride home from Florida, 19 hours! Seriously), no helpful "advice" from Corey about any number of things. Just me, and a giant list of pattern numbers. I even got to stop at some garage sales, and actually LOOK at things! WOW!!
Clean kitchen floors are overrated. My kids always slip and fall when I mop it! (and I'm talking about AFTER it's dry!) They need some traction, yah know? Yep, that's why I don't mop my kitchen floor, safety issues!
Yikes, contracting for 2 days
??? Poor thing! I vote for planned c-sections... and plenty of the good stuff (pain meds).
I second that one! I was in labor for 36 hours with Corey, only the last 24 were completely and totally horribly unbearable though. Then, I pushed for an hour, then they decided to do a c-section. Arminda and Lydia were planned c-sections. Definetely the way to go.
Hey TeresaJoy - You'll have to post a pic of your dd! I would love to see a Lexi-look-a-like!
I've posted some before, but I don't think you get the full effect from them. I will have to look for some that capture the "Lexi-look"!
I love that fabric!!! It may be from overseas as I was able to fine some "Marie" aristocat fabric from overseas! If you find some I would love to know where you got it!
Lydia loves Marie, I wish I could find some of that!
Hey Disney lovers!! I am so new here, so excuse some of my wrongful posts yesterday. I had a flood of PM's yesterday and I appreciate you all letting me know the specifics. I wasn't able to respond to you all, it wouldn't allow me to for some reason. I have to say all your enthusiasm for sewing and creating is very catchy! I enjoy seeing your creation.
We are avid Disney goers, holding annual passports and residing in Southern California. I got all amped up about fall last year and created my two girls these adorable pumpkin jack o lantern shirts featuring the infamous mouse!!! They are pictured in my Avatar on the side. When I am allowed I will post more pics of our visit of that fun trip! The decorating for the fall is insanely gorgeous! I hope to share more with you all since we are a "Disney" family and have been frequenting Disney atleast 6 times a year for the last 20 years!!! Keep on sharing your creations!!! I love em!
You can post your Ebay ID in your signature.
According to the item description, the fabric was made and sold only in Japan. Anyone know where to look to find Japanese fabric?
Just off the top of my head, I would say, Japan?
Great job!! I had a bad shirring experience a month ago, and haven't tried again!
Great find Lisa. I was at
Walmart today and bought ballerina style animal print flats for my daughter for $7.00. They were on sale from 12 something. They would match the last row of this skirt (a cheetah print?) perfectly!
Lydia is begging me for those shoes!! They are so cute!
Anyone know a website or contact info for the Spring company that makes the Disney fabrics? I'm gonna find that Jasmine fabric if it's the last thing I do! I don't know where else to begin.
To call our consumer line, dial 1-888-926-7888.
Springs Global, Inc.
P.O. Box 70
Fort Mill, SC 29716
803-547-1500
homesewing@springs.com
Does anyone have easy directions for sewing a tutu skirt. I've alredy looked at teresajoy's bookmarked instructions, but none really say HOW to sew it together. I think I could do the tie one, but how do you cut the strips? My thought is to make a sewn one with Grossgrain ribbon on top that ties around DD waist. Do you sew all the layers together then gather it? How many layers do I need and how many yards. My DD is 8 and wants it past her knees. Guess I could use any and all help you guys have!
I really don't like the tie method. I just take a peice of tulle, twice the length you want it to be, fold it over, sew a casing in the top, and run ribbon or elastic through it. You can fold over several layers of tulle at once for more fullness. If it's not full enough around, just add another section of tulle. Not gathering involved.
For those that asked. I had seen these around I am sure I can find a few tutorials...
This happens to be one of my fav. blogs!
http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/04/25/on-a-roll/
http://nested.typepad.com/blog/2007/07/materials-you-w.html
But, I didn't really make mine like that. I wanted to include paper so I went and found a little notebook.
Thanks! I've added all the directions to the bookmarks site.
For everyone that is looking for something else travel-y to make how about a car organizer. (We already discussed the car seat cover, right??
)
http://www.instructables.com/id/EHQ8O93F2NOBPF7/?ALLSTEPS
Thanks! Do you have a pattern for the car seat cover? I saw one once that was Minnie dots and had Minnie ears on the top. I will try to find the picture and post it. I am still thinking of trying to make it.
SUMMERTIME!!! Did you like the movie? I thought the first High School Musical was MUCH better! Arminda was really mad at Troy for how he was treating his friends. But, I assured her that things were going to work out in the end! Am I smart or what!!??!!! By the end she was cheering and clapping her hands!
and now am just cracking up. 
and i imagine me getting stuck
and somebody who lives by a firestation.(.karebear1.)
would post a picture of me ..
...
There were issues which included laboriously taking out three rows of elastic thread which was almost enough to make me chuck the whole &(&%^*^(#@% project. But I did it and I like it. The buttons on the back and on the pants pockets are just for fashion, not function. Again, I plan to put a black shirt (not turtleneck as DD refuses to wear them) under when the weather is cooler. Oh, and the last pose was her idea and she begged me to take it and post it. And yes, she's a drama queen who takes theatre classes
I found a seller on Voldemort to make the matching shoes 
