I got my model to cooperate, somewhat. So, here's what I've been working on for the last week or 2 (I can't figure out how some of you whip them up so quickly)!
Here is what I accomplished due to the fact that it snowed most of the day Saturday (no yardwork, cancelled soccer games, too cold to go outside etc.) And I did it all without leaving the house. I bought some patterns on YCMT and had the fabric in my stash. I only had one pack of Mickey head scrapbook buttons though, so I thought I'd just stick a yellow one on there until I got back to the store for another set, but now the mismatched look is starting to grow on me. The mini buttons worked perfect for the matching doll outfit. Unfortunately that is her sister's doll. I'm thinking Santa may have to bring her her own Bitty Baby. I took her on errands today and she got a LOT of attention, so I'm wondering if it might be a bit too much. One lady in line at Walmart asked if I made it for her and I said "yes" and she said "I knew you were a good mother!"
At least I got her to look at the camera! She never holds still. I took the first picture and she yelled "TA DAH!"
Ok here is a picture of my daughter in her Ariel creation. I hope this works my computer is NOT cooperating this morning!
Ok here is my dd 10mo in her matching outfit to Big Sis
(three minimum) Great outfits. 
but I don't always fold it 
hi aimeeg!!
i did a pillowcase dress as my first thing, it was soooooo easy, and the girls got comments on the simple dress - give it a try!!!!
now i want to try a twirl skirt, still working up the nerve - got some fabric today, but just dont understand the whole ruffler foot thing!!!!
here is hannah in her minnie pillowcase dress!! the black minnie head, is actually one those patches that you can iron on to mend jeans and stuff, then i made a little polkadot bow and just hand stitched it on - the ruffle at the bottom was bought premade off a bolt at walmart and the rickrack was in a package - all simple!!!
O.k., here's my sewing question...........
How do you guys stay motivated to keep sewing all of the time and who's doing your laundry while you sew?????????????
I absolutely love to sew, but I am bad about getting a project started because I always think that everything has to be in order before I can start and well, that just never happens. I thought that I would get to sew sooooo much once Drew started Kindergarten, but it appears that after 10 years of having preschoolers in my house I have lost the ability to focus on a task for more than 15 minutes. Seriously though, I am going to get myself organized and get sewing!
I have spent the first few weeks of my "kid free days" meeting friends for lunch and socializing. Now I am ready to get to work! Any tips on how you guys stay organized at home that help you have time to sew will be very appreciated.
I am getting off the computer and heading to the sewing machine store. I had my serger serviced and I am so excited because they were able to fix it! I "ran over" my zipper foot about a year and half ago and it totally jammed up. I also ordered a ruffler foot for my sewing machine that they got in. Hopefully my new tools will get me psyched up to get working on the 500 projects that I have bought fabric for!
You could always try that! Just joking, I can't even believe that I wrote that! I try to do two loads of laundry a day to keep up with the clothes, sheets, towels, nap mats, etc. Of course, some days I don't do any and then I have to play catch up, but if I do two I can stay ahead of it. I also set aside one day a week to really deep clean (Mondays while the girls are at preschool and I can get something done!) and pick up every day after they go to bed. It is hard!
Hey everyone! I have really enjoyed checking out all the new outfits and pics! I just started sewing last month- and am using the Singer Esteem from Target ( which I got on sale!!)
Sorry to bombard with pics- but here are some things I have done. Thanks everyone for the inspiration and encouragement!
Laila's Halloween Outfits-
A Simple Twirl ( and a sippy cup)
An attempt at a circle with tulle underneath and some ruffle capris (and a sippy cup)
A Twirl for a friend
Some dresses for Laila and our neighbor's little girl- they hand down a TON of clothes to us.
Finally a smocket outfit- there is a matching skirt too- but I forgot to put it in the picture!
And my tuckered out spicy nacho- in my original smocket( Thanks for the help with the pattern Teresa!) Made out of left over blue toile from my kitchen curtains!
Thanks for letting me share!
They're warm and comfortable so perfect for days when we stayed home and it was too cold or wet for her to play outside. Last year I made her some cute lounge sets that were just basic pants with ruffles at the hem and tees with simple appliques on them (like a heart). They didn't look like PJs so they were fine to wear if we had to run to Walmart or Joanns. For me it's all about comfort.
Way back when the thread started and my daughter was still home and in high school, I used to call her over to the computer to show her all of your cute daughters and clothing. I did use the hairbow tutorials to make her some corker bows to wear to the football games!
(2) if you want the joann's/micheals/hooby lobby coupons, you can go to their websites and sign up for their emails. They'll e-mail you more coupons than you can use! 
that is awesome and very sweet of you..
Ok HeatherSue, you finally made me post on this thread!
I've been reading it since the beginning but only sew a little and my daughter is 18 yrs old. Waiting for grandkids (hopefully waiting until she finishes college) to sew some of these beautiful creations!
However, I was just at WalMart today looking for the minnie dot fabric and they had none. A young family in our neighborhood is heading to Disney World for a first and last trip (very sad story, dad who is only 38 has terminal lung cancer and his two little girls are only 10 months and 24 months old). So, I thought I'd alter some overalls for these little girls. I'll send you a PM.
Even though I haven't sewn any of the beautiful things all of you have made, I really enjoy looking at it!
And, here a few non-sewing tips: (1) if you want to know when a certain seller lists something on ebay, add them to your Favorite Sellers list. You can get automatic notification by e-mail.
Keep up the good work!
you are a very good friend 
sad story though. 
