Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Sandi S]

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

 

[VBAndrea]

I always click on my Subscribed Threads under QuickLinks and keep track of them that way.

I ended up not liking the feature b/c it takes me to page one of the thread where as my history bar takes me to not only the page I was on, but to the last post I typed out. I will use the feature though for people who are slow with their TR's -- like MARIANNE -- not that I'd ever mention any names After all, my history bar only stores five pages of data and I get sick of checking her thread every day to find nada.

In between doing a bunch of appliques, I managed to make two things today. The first one is a dress with more of the fabric from the scrap box I bought from the Fabric Fairy. Here is a picture:

Then I had cut this out planning to for it to be a dress but it just looks like a nightie so that is what I will use it for. I needed a new one anyhow.

This pattern is extremely easy and I will probably use it to make more nighties but not as a dress. It is too simple and baggy.

Great use of the knots! I love combining knits anyway so I think a scrap box is right up my alley!

And I like your dress/jammies. Look at this way -- it's pajamas that double as day wear! You can get your mail in your jammies and no one will be the wiser. I don't think you have a dog, but pj's you can walk a dog in are at the top of my list.

Thanks, all, for the comments about the GKTW pillowcases. I primarily posted as a means of advertising/reminding about the pillowcase project.

I still have 10 yards that I bought at Joann a number of months ago and just bought 5 more yards at Hobby Lobby thinking their flannel was wider, but it looks like it's 43" as well. I also bought 1/3 yard pieces of BOYish fabric so I could use it only on the GKTW pillowcases. I've been guilty a few times of buying fabric I intended for pillowcases, and then when I got it home decided I didn't want to cut off 12" in case I needed it for something ese. What else, who knows.



I've also been sewing "maternal health bags" -- simple drawstring bags for To Love a Child in Haiti. They collect very (VERY!!!) basic supplies for childbirth like scalpel blades, gauze pads, shoe laces and safety pins. I wouldn't want to attend any of those births. It took my poor brain a while to figure out how to make the draw string part, but now they go together fast.

And, to get you caught up on "life" -- my film son is taking time off from paid employment to work on his movie in anticipation of entering it in some film festivals this summer. Ex-Navy guy will be going to school in Santa Barbara late summer. I asked him when parents' weekend is and he said every weekend is parents' weekend. I think it's been 10 years since I've been to Disneyland, so I'll be sure to make time for that. Mr. above H20 and I will be going on an Alaskan cruise for our 30th in 39 days. Oh, and did I mention that tomorrow I'm having my thyroid removed? The whole thing . . . outta here.



So, that was more than you wanted to know.

I've peeked in occasionally, but I'll forever feel bad about commenting on some creations whlie not others, so take the easy way out and don't comment on anything. I suspect others are in the same boat from time to time, which doesn't make it right, but maybe you understand.






You're right, this time was monkeys, and I think last time it was frogs.

Chances are the manufacturers of the pillows GKTW uses will shrink in size too, so smaller cases may end up working fine. Maybe Amy can let us know how tight or loose the cases are.

Are you telling me your ds is NOT done with his film? Does quitting his day job mean he will be living with you? Are you having to make more props? Is Ginger OK with all of this?

Santa Barbara is far, far away. I wouldn't want my kids to go that far away -- of course I reserve the right to change my mind when dd is a teenager .

Congrats on your upcoming 30th!!! I hope you and Mr. AboveH20 have a lovely cruise. My 13th is this year. I feel as though I should insert a smilie here but I have no clue whether to pick happy, scarred, unbelievable, etc.

I hope your surgery goes well. I'd send you a get well card but am not sure how to address it. Do you think the postman would get it if I addressed it as follows:
Cheryl AboveH20
Head South at the "A"
Look for the house with the expensive cars (and barbed wire fencing)
NY, USA

Please post after your surgery so we all know you are doing well I have to now go to page 2 to get that smilie, but you are worth it).

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

1. Very nice dress!
2. I love those shoes (you had those on in a previous pic).
3. I appreciate the cat in the pic sitting to your side rather than modeling (though that appears to be a different cat)

 

[dianemom2]

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

Very pretty! I love the bright colors in the fabric.

Great use of the knots! I love combining knits anyway so I think a scrap box is right up my alley!

And I like your dress/jammies. Look at this way -- it's pajamas that double as day wear! You can get your mail in your jammies and no one will be the wiser. I don't think you have a dog, but pj's you can walk a dog in are at the top of my list.


1. Very nice dress!
2. I love those shoes (you had those on in a previous pic).
3. I appreciate the cat in the pic sitting to your side rather than modeling (though that appears to be a different cat)

Yes, I remember how you combined the knits your Olivia dress. That dress is the Modkids Abigail dress. It was perfect for using the knit scraps. Also was very easy to sew. Once I had it cut, I think it took me maybe 20 minutes to sew the dress up. I was making it while doing some appliques but if my embroidery machine had been free, the bottom panels would have been really cute with a 4x4 design on each of them. I may still go back and do some embroidery on it another day.

We do have a little dog. She is a tiny 6 pound Pomeranian with a HUGE attitude! She thinks she runs the house. However, she hates to go on walks. I got her thinking that we'd have a nice little dog to walk. But she loves to play fetch so she does get plenty of exercise. I throw her tiny little tennis ball off the deck and she runs down the stairs to get it and brings it back to me. She'll play that game for as long as I throw her ball. All that is a long way of saying that I don't need jammies that I can walk the dog in.

Sandi's dress is really pretty! But that has to be a different cat. It isn't anywhere near a size 5t!

 

[cogero]

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

totally love the dress. The colors are fabulous.

Cheryl please let us know how your surgery goes. sending prayers.

 

[DMGeurts]

I also made this one for Amelia's 2nd birthday last week. It was a last minute job with some left over fabric I had. These dresses are so easy to make. This one took me just over an hour and a half

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This one is so cute too!

Here is Dorothy. I made up my own pattern and just based the look of the pinafore on the real Dorothy dress. The only thing I didn't do was the small strip of fabric cut on the bias that is near the hemline of the skirt -- I have enough fabric to add it, but the fabric is thin and a wee bit difficult to work with so I decided not to ruin a good thing. The blouse is one I made last year for Project Runway so it's not exactly like Dorothy's, but I think it works decent enough.

Of course, Target has stopped selling the sparkly red shoes. DD will red patent leather ones that are very cute. The Dorothy in the first half of the play is wearing reddish orange shoes so I don't feel so bad (for those who don't know, the teacher split the major character roles into halves b/c it's 1st grade thru 6th grade doing the play -- around 25 students).

One other thing I did different was I used button holes on the back -- the real costume is all hook and eye but buttons seemed faster (though I won't show you a pic of those -- 3 out of the 4 button holes look bad -- think it was due to the fabric).

I will post a pic in a couple of weeks of DD wearing the dress with her braids and makeup with Toto (who is a Yorkie b/c no one had a stuffed Cairn Terrier -- my sister had a few stuffed Yorkies though!).

Andrea!!! I love this! I can't wait to see little A. modeling it! Great job!

So, yesterday I took apart 2 of my dd's swimsuits that she had outgrown and were too chlorine damaged to pass on and I made her AG girls their own swimsuits.

They turned out pretty cute and I learned a lot while making them. I learned that swimsuit material is very slippery and that my machine doesn't really like it. I learned that I do not have a stretch stitch on my machine (hence the use of the zig zag). I learned that my machine will likely be needing to serviced as it was making all sorts of odd clunks and noises that it should not be making. Then again, the machine was a free to me machine, so I cannot complain to much if I need to have it serviced. In fact, I have gotten a lot of use of the this machine, so I should have it serviced just to be nice to it. I also learned that I will probably like using a serger for a job like this as it would really make the seams look a lot better. I will definitely try this again once my Aunt's serger gets here!

Excellent job! I've always wanted to make some of these!

It's been so long since I've uploaded photos to Photobucket that I can't figure out how to shrinkify my pix. Hope these aren't bigger than allowed by law.

As foretold, I risked frostbite (pleased to say I didn't get any) to make some more pillowcases for Give Kids the World. Because there are so many newbies all the time (probably half of you think I'm a newbie) let me just say that GKTW is where many of the Make a Wish families stay and they are always looking for pillowcases because they give pillows to all children who stay there.

Once you get the hang of the directions, you make four pillowcases from one yard of flannel and 1/3 yard of "novelty" fabric. I've noticed that the width of the flannel is shrinking (barely 43" now, it used to be closer to 45") so soon a yard may just make three pillowcases.

Anywho . . . these were shipped to GKTW earlier today.

Pardon me if the photos are mural size. Us old dogs don't like learning new tricks.

Great job Cheryl!!! You do so much for everyone else!

Made my first ones today!!!!

Got more material as it was $2.49yd for the snuggle fleece These will ship later this week.

Great job!

I started my pre-trip report! It feels so exciting to be getting further in the planning process.

In it, I included a link to the Blurb book I made of my last Disney trip - which was a cross-country saga that involved 2.5 days at Disneyland - not enough time, but better than nothing. For that trip, I sewed for all different themes including the San Diego Zoo. One of my all-time favorite outfit sets was brother-sister giraffe sets.

This picture was on display at our local Picture People for awhile...miss them being this sweet and little. They were 2 and 4 here - now they are 5 and 7.

All the patterns are Ottobre - I want to make this skirt again soon - the ruffled back is so cute!

Absolutely adorable!!! And I am a sucker for PTRs... So, I am off to find yours!

In between doing a bunch of appliques, I managed to make two things today. The first one is a dress with more of the fabric from the scrap box I bought from the Fabric Fairy. Here is a picture:

Then I had cut this out planning to for it to be a dress but it just looks like a nightie so that is what I will use it for. I needed a new one anyhow.

This pattern is extremely easy and I will probably use it to make more nighties but not as a dress. It is too simple and baggy.

I know I liked this one of FB - but I just love these fabrics! So cute!

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

This dress turned out fabulous! And I still love the shoes!

D~

 

[lovesdumbo]

I took photos and uploaded to photobucket with the ap for the ipad I bought myself for my birthday.

I want to thank everyone for all your inspiration! I feel bad that work has been so insane lately that I don't have time to comment on everyone's wonderful things.

This trip is a trip with just my youngest DD(9) Emma. We're staying 7 nights at ASMovies. DH tolerates an annual family trip but that isn't enough for me so I started taking the kids one at a time. Those family trips are wonderful but these one on one trips are really quite special! The last time Emma and I did a one on one trip was for her 7th birthday. She had had pneumonia the month prior and still wasn't 100%, I was recovering from whooping cough and had just lost my brother in a car accident. Even the day of the trip I wasn't sure I was up for it but had to take her as I had taken her siblings for their 7th birthdays. It turned out the trip was just what I needed but we are both very much looking to this trip with us both healthy and in a better frame of mind. The only other one on one trip for Emma was when she was 5 and that was a lifetime ago to her.

She's my tomboy but will wear a skirt (too old for dresses now) as long as she approves of the fabric.

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

All the others I made Ts for me too. I have a friend who lives in FL now who visits us when we go to WDW. She and her DD will stay with us on the weekend and we (along with another friend) are all going to Legoland. Thanks to Karen (ksl5f123) and all who suggested a patchwork Lego skirt for the inspiration for this Lego outfit. I used Kona dimensions fabric for the skirt-it has a woven dot pattern in it. I also ordered a green but it wasn't the right bright color. I was going to make different faces for each of the Lego heads but didn't have the "energy" to try to draft each one to the correct proportions. I got the pattern for this one right off a storage bin Emma has for her Legos.
Emma's skirt:

Emma's outfit:

And all the shirts:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

 

[newtexan]

Stitch looks great!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I made Emma a Buzz skirt and wanted to make her a T. I was thinking of Slinky because she loves dogs but we ended up deciding on an Alien. I was going to do just a head on version but Emma found a photo of a pin with the Alien pointing up and decided that would be perfect. I did learn when making these that I need to overlap my pieces more. On the skirt-thanks to whoever posted to the link to the May Day Skirt! I was going to use a polka dot for the hem band but Emma picked out the stripe-she doesn't like polka dots. What's not to like about polka dots???

I knew I wanted to do some sort of 4 parks shirt ever since Emma, her brother & I did an all 4 parks day last summer. We went to DTD a few days later and they had images at the design your own T place for the 4 parks/one world that I thought would have been so cool to have worn on that day-we had our photo taken at each of the parks' icons. I wasn't sure what to do but when searching for images I saw a luggage tag that gave me the inspiration for the design I came up with. I am such a perfectionist. I am not real happy with the socerer hat-wish I had used a darker yellow and maybe added stars & moon or maybe I should have done the Earful tower as I'm not real fond of that hat anyways. I'm sure the perfectionist in me will forget all about these short comings when we are running around from park to park. I stitched the icons before I added the Mickey head to the T's.

Now I just have to pack! Oh and finish up a ton of things at work! Oh and make sure the other 2 kids are set with all their activities when I'm gone! And charge my cameras and all that stuff...and if I have time I might make a couple of shoe bags-I have a couple of pairs but would like a few more. They are easy but not sure I have time for them.

 

[Blyssfull]

Being away this past weekend has REALLY! put me behind. I've read but haven't had time to post on everything. WTMTQ but everything I saw is AHMAZING!

And I could never forget you Judy and your sweet family. I still have all my cards y'all sent me and I treasure them so much! I hope I get to meet y'all on my trip up.

I've had my nose in SEU trying to design and merge designs for Caroline, and all these other babies due to arrive in Fall. But, I got a HUGE! surprise in the mail yesterday and I just HAD to share.

All the ladies that I have met through the Dis have just been amazing. I love making things for everyone because they are so appreciative and understand the time it takes to put handmade things together. I made some bows for D~ for her trip and some Pixie Dust and she returned the favor in a HUGE way. I was only expecting a wallet in return and she went above and beyond! Marianne also helped by applique Belle. I am forever grateful for their precious gifts! First and foremost, pictures DO NOT! do these bags justice. I knew the quality and workmanship was amazing just from seeing pictures but my word... I think D~ should just quit her job and sew for a living!

Here's my pics (they're taken from a cellphone so not the best quality):

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

 

[Just*the*ten*of*us]

Being away this past weekend has REALLY! put me behind. I've read but haven't had time to post on everything. WTMTQ but everything I saw is AHMAZING!

And I could never forget you Judy and your sweet family. I still have all my cards y'all sent me and I treasure them so much! I hope I get to meet y'all on my trip up.

I've had my nose in SEU trying to design and merge designs for Caroline, and all these other babies due to arrive in Fall. But, I got a HUGE! surprise in the mail yesterday and I just HAD to share.

All the ladies that I have met through the Dis have just been amazing. I love making things for everyone because they are so appreciative and understand the time it takes to put handmade things together. I made some bows for D~ for her trip and some Pixie Dust and she returned the favor in a HUGE way. I was only expecting a wallet in return and she went above and beyond! Marianne also helped by applique Belle. I am forever grateful for their precious gifts! First and foremost, pictures DO NOT! do these bags justice. I knew the quality and workmanship was amazing just from seeing pictures but my word... I think D~ should just quit her job and sew for a living!

Here's my pics (they're taken from a cellphone so not the best quality):

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

That is beautiful, what an amazing gift!

 

[cogero]

I took photos and uploaded to photobucket with the ap for the ipad I bought myself for my birthday.

I want to thank everyone for all your inspiration! I feel bad that work has been so insane lately that I don't have time to comment on everyone's wonderful things.

This trip is a trip with just my youngest DD(9) Emma. We're staying 7 nights at ASMovies. DH tolerates an annual family trip but that isn't enough for me so I started taking the kids one at a time. Those family trips are wonderful but these one on one trips are really quite special! The last time Emma and I did a one on one trip was for her 7th birthday. She had had pneumonia the month prior and still wasn't 100%, I was recovering from whooping cough and had just lost my brother in a car accident. Even the day of the trip I wasn't sure I was up for it but had to take her as I had taken her siblings for their 7th birthdays. It turned out the trip was just what I needed but we are both very much looking to this trip with us both healthy and in a better frame of mind. The only other one on one trip for Emma was when she was 5 and that was a lifetime ago to her.

She's my tomboy but will wear a skirt (too old for dresses now) as long as she approves of the fabric.

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

All the others I made Ts for me too. I have a friend who lives in FL now who visits us when we go to WDW. She and her DD will stay with us on the weekend and we (along with another friend) are all going to Legoland. Thanks to Karen (ksl5f123) and all who suggested a patchwork Lego skirt for the inspiration for this Lego outfit. I used Kona dimensions fabric for the skirt-it has a woven dot pattern in it. I also ordered a green but it wasn't the right bright color. I was going to make different faces for each of the Lego heads but didn't have the "energy" to try to draft each one to the correct proportions. I got the pattern for this one right off a storage bin Emma has for her Legos.
Emma's skirt:

Emma's outfit:

And all the shirts:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

I made Emma a Buzz skirt and wanted to make her a T. I was thinking of Slinky because she loves dogs but we ended up deciding on an Alien. I was going to do just a head on version but Emma found a photo of a pin with the Alien pointing up and decided that would be perfect. I did learn when making these that I need to overlap my pieces more. On the skirt-thanks to whoever posted to the link to the May Day Skirt! I was going to use a polka dot for the hem band but Emma picked out the stripe-she doesn't like polka dots. What's not to like about polka dots???

I knew I wanted to do some sort of 4 parks shirt ever since Emma, her brother & I did an all 4 parks day last summer. We went to DTD a few days later and they had images at the design your own T place for the 4 parks/one world that I thought would have been so cool to have worn on that day-we had our photo taken at each of the parks' icons. I wasn't sure what to do but when searching for images I saw a luggage tag that gave me the inspiration for the design I came up with. I am such a perfectionist. I am not real happy with the socerer hat-wish I had used a darker yellow and maybe added stars & moon or maybe I should have done the Earful tower as I'm not real fond of that hat anyways. I'm sure the perfectionist in me will forget all about these short comings when we are running around from park to park. I stitched the icons before I added the Mickey head to the T's.

Now I just have to pack! Oh and finish up a ton of things at work! Oh and make sure the other 2 kids are set with all their activities when I'm gone! And charge my cameras and all that stuff...and if I have time I might make a couple of shoe bags-I have a couple of pairs but would like a few more. They are easy but not sure I have time for them.

I want to say all your pieces are absolutely fabulous. I am in total awe of your hand applique skills. My daughter is 10 and will only do shirts and skirts.

Beth you are such a generous Dis'er with all the pixie dust you spread. C still plays with her Tic Tac Toe set.

 

[queenbeaz]

Dang DIS keeps logging me out every few pages & I keep losing my quotes! Everyone has been making fantastic things! I seriously need to unpack all my sewing stuff & get working!

This trip is a trip with just my youngest DD(9) Emma. We're staying 7 nights at ASMovies. DH tolerates an annual family trip but that isn't enough for me so I started taking the kids one at a time. Those family trips are wonderful but these one on one trips are really quite special!

and Epcot Logo T's:

I love the idea of your one on one trips! What a special way to spend time with your kids! Also, love the Stitch & Epcot (and everything else) and super impressed that you did it all without an embroidery machine. Did you use HeatherSue's applique tutorial? You've given me hope!

Marianne also helped by applique Belle. I am forever grateful for their precious gifts! First and foremost, pictures DO NOT! do these bags justice. I knew the quality and workmanship was amazing just from seeing pictures but my word... I think D~ should just quit her job and sew for a living!

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

These are amazing! A very deserved gift, I'm sure!
Wanting one of those, but can't bring myself to spend all that money on myself!

 

[VBAndrea]

WARNING

Do not embroider when you don't feel good. I was embroidering some pockets for Amy that are not cut. Did one design. On the second design I caught a piece of fabric under the hoop and attached design one to design two. Thankfully it was on the tack down stitch so my seam ripper was able to rescue both.

Now I am doing the same pirate ship on an Insa panel that I already cut. This time I satin stitched the material under the hoop. I noticed this once the design was completely finished. It is not salvageable for dd's skirt; however I am hopeful that I can use it for a smaller Insa for a BG or for an eye spy bag or something. So that was an hour wasted in the heat of my laundry room!!!!

 

[VBAndrea]

I took photos and uploaded to photobucket with the ap for the ipad I bought myself for my birthday.

I want to thank everyone for all your inspiration! I feel bad that work has been so insane lately that I don't have time to comment on everyone's wonderful things.

This trip is a trip with just my youngest DD(9) Emma. We're staying 7 nights at ASMovies. DH tolerates an annual family trip but that isn't enough for me so I started taking the kids one at a time. Those family trips are wonderful but these one on one trips are really quite special! The last time Emma and I did a one on one trip was for her 7th birthday. She had had pneumonia the month prior and still wasn't 100%, I was recovering from whooping cough and had just lost my brother in a car accident. Even the day of the trip I wasn't sure I was up for it but had to take her as I had taken her siblings for their 7th birthdays. It turned out the trip was just what I needed but we are both very much looking to this trip with us both healthy and in a better frame of mind. The only other one on one trip for Emma was when she was 5 and that was a lifetime ago to her.

She's my tomboy but will wear a skirt (too old for dresses now) as long as she approves of the fabric.

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

All the others I made Ts for me too. I have a friend who lives in FL now who visits us when we go to WDW. She and her DD will stay with us on the weekend and we (along with another friend) are all going to Legoland. Thanks to Karen (ksl5f123) and all who suggested a patchwork Lego skirt for the inspiration for this Lego outfit. I used Kona dimensions fabric for the skirt-it has a woven dot pattern in it. I also ordered a green but it wasn't the right bright color. I was going to make different faces for each of the Lego heads but didn't have the "energy" to try to draft each one to the correct proportions. I got the pattern for this one right off a storage bin Emma has for her Legos.
Emma's skirt:

Emma's outfit:

And all the shirts:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

I made Emma a Buzz skirt and wanted to make her a T. I was thinking of Slinky because she loves dogs but we ended up deciding on an Alien. I was going to do just a head on version but Emma found a photo of a pin with the Alien pointing up and decided that would be perfect. I did learn when making these that I need to overlap my pieces more. On the skirt-thanks to whoever posted to the link to the May Day Skirt! I was going to use a polka dot for the hem band but Emma picked out the stripe-she doesn't like polka dots. What's not to like about polka dots???

I knew I wanted to do some sort of 4 parks shirt ever since Emma, her brother & I did an all 4 parks day last summer. We went to DTD a few days later and they had images at the design your own T place for the 4 parks/one world that I thought would have been so cool to have worn on that day-we had our photo taken at each of the parks' icons. I wasn't sure what to do but when searching for images I saw a luggage tag that gave me the inspiration for the design I came up with. I am such a perfectionist. I am not real happy with the socerer hat-wish I had used a darker yellow and maybe added stars & moon or maybe I should have done the Earful tower as I'm not real fond of that hat anyways. I'm sure the perfectionist in me will forget all about these short comings when we are running around from park to park. I stitched the icons before I added the Mickey head to the T's.

Now I just have to pack! Oh and finish up a ton of things at work! Oh and make sure the other 2 kids are set with all their activities when I'm gone! And charge my cameras and all that stuff...and if I have time I might make a couple of shoe bags-I have a couple of pairs but would like a few more. They are easy but not sure I have time for them.

I love everything! I can't believe you do all of it by hand!!!!! I adore the Lego skirt and shirts. Very creative and very cute. Great fabric on the skirt too! And my other fav is the 4 parks shirt. I wish Heather had a design like that b/c there is no way I would do that by hand! FABULOUS job! Have a great trip with your dd. My next trip is going to be a mother/daughter trip (if I ever have $$$).

Being away this past weekend has REALLY! put me behind. I've read but haven't had time to post on everything. WTMTQ but everything I saw is AHMAZING!

And I could never forget you Judy and your sweet family. I still have all my cards y'all sent me and I treasure them so much! I hope I get to meet y'all on my trip up.

I've had my nose in SEU trying to design and merge designs for Caroline, and all these other babies due to arrive in Fall. But, I got a HUGE! surprise in the mail yesterday and I just HAD to share.

All the ladies that I have met through the Dis have just been amazing. I love making things for everyone because they are so appreciative and understand the time it takes to put handmade things together. I made some bows for D~ for her trip and some Pixie Dust and she returned the favor in a HUGE way. I was only expecting a wallet in return and she went above and beyond! Marianne also helped by applique Belle. I am forever grateful for their precious gifts! First and foremost, pictures DO NOT! do these bags justice. I knew the quality and workmanship was amazing just from seeing pictures but my word... I think D~ should just quit her job and sew for a living!

Here's my pics (they're taken from a cellphone so not the best quality):

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

I saw photos on D's TR. You are one lucky girl to get such a nice gift -- but you are also one very deserving girl I hope I get to see this bag in person at the Dismeet in NC.

 

[mommy2mrb]

I saw photos on D's TR. You are one lucky girl to get such a nice gift -- but you are also one very deserving girl I hope I get to see this bag in person at the Dismeet in NC.

that's a great idea Andrea....we should all have our Disney Bags with us so we look like a club!!! I'll bring my Rosetta!

 

[OhStuffandFluff]

Emma's skirt:

Emma's outfit:

And all the shirts:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

I LOVE the Stitch shirt! So cute! I also love the peace Mickey heads! What a unique idea! I was glad to see your take on doing a lego themed outfit! We are hoping to go to a Legoland Discovery Place this summer and I have been trying to think of an outfit to make for my daughter!

 

[GrammytoMany]

Just read through the last 5 pages....love the little dresses with the shirring.

Cute Tee-shirts.

What a colorful dress! Nice and Spring looking.

 

[dianemom2]

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

Emma's skirt:

Emma's outfit:

And all the shirts:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

Wow, I love all your stuff! The Lego skirt is adorable and I love the tie dye Stitch shirt too. My favorite is the Mickey head with the 4 parks design inside it! Great job! Have a super trip with your dd!

Here's my pics (they're taken from a cellphone so not the best quality):

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

As usual D has outdone herself! What amazing awesomeness! Belle is my favorite princess so I love your bag and accessories!

WARNING

Do not embroider when you don't feel good. I was embroidering some pockets for Amy that are not cut. Did one design. On the second design I caught a piece of fabric under the hoop and attached design one to design two. Thankfully it was on the tack down stitch so my seam ripper was able to rescue both.

Now I am doing the same pirate ship on an Insa panel that I already cut. This time I satin stitched the material under the hoop. I noticed this once the design was completely finished. It is not salvageable for dd's skirt; however I am hopeful that I can use it for a smaller Insa for a BG or for an eye spy bag or something. So that was an hour wasted in the heat of my laundry room!!!!

Sorry We all have sewing days like that. I know that I certainly do! Could you possible use the panel by making is into a patch and sewing it onto a new panel?

 

[Sandi S]

I made Emma a Buzz skirt and wanted to make her a T. I was thinking of Slinky because she loves dogs but we ended up deciding on an Alien. I was going to do just a head on version but Emma found a photo of a pin with the Alien pointing up and decided that would be perfect. I did learn when making these that I need to overlap my pieces more. On the skirt-thanks to whoever posted to the link to the May Day Skirt! I was going to use a polka dot for the hem band but Emma picked out the stripe-she doesn't like polka dots. What's not to like about polka dots???

I knew I wanted to do some sort of 4 parks shirt ever since Emma, her brother & I did an all 4 parks day last summer. We went to DTD a few days later and they had images at the design your own T place for the 4 parks/one world that I thought would have been so cool to have worn on that day-we had our photo taken at each of the parks' icons. I wasn't sure what to do but when searching for images I saw a luggage tag that gave me the inspiration for the design I came up with. I am such a perfectionist. I am not real happy with the socerer hat-wish I had used a darker yellow and maybe added stars & moon or maybe I should have done the Earful tower as I'm not real fond of that hat anyways. I'm sure the perfectionist in me will forget all about these short comings when we are running around from park to park. I stitched the icons before I added the Mickey head to the T's.

Now I just have to pack! Oh and finish up a ton of things at work! Oh and make sure the other 2 kids are set with all their activities when I'm gone! And charge my cameras and all that stuff...and if I have time I might make a couple of shoe bags-I have a couple of pairs but would like a few more. They are easy but not sure I have time for them.

Those turned out so cute! I think the Stitch shirt is my fave for sure!

 

[4monkeys]

Everything is super cute! D~s work is awesome. Love everything I have seen lately. WAY TOO MUCH TO QUOTE! great job ladies!!

Thanks for the prayers for Allison. She is starting to feel a little bit better. She even got dressed and went outside today when Andrea and her 2 cuties stopped by!!