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

[VBAndrea]

What does float mean?

It means you just slide a piece of stabilizer underneath your hoop without attaching it. One you do your first placement stitch it gets attached, though if you remove the hoop from the machine to cut fabric for an applique and then reattach it make sure you keep the floated stabilizer even so it doesn't fold over. DOes that make sense? I'm often unsure I explain things well -- I'm a visual learner and would rather teach that way too.

Thanks Andrea and Pyrxtc.

The skirt was actually a free twirl skirt tutorial I found online. I made another ladybug skirt with red trim exactly to the tute's specifications for a size 5 and it is WAY twirly, and also super cute. A full 45" front AND full 45" back panel so it takes a while to go the full length of fabric. I love this tute as it provided guidelines for multiple sizes. It also calls for 1/2" elastic in the waist, which helps. My kids are both super skinny, so I anticipate the tie will come in handy though. I used fat quaters from Joann's for the "Rapunzel" skirt, and that worked just fine. I needed 2 of the purple and 3 of the green (needed about 1 full FQ for the tie and I made the hem about 3"). I took advantage of a sale with the FQs at 1/2 off, so it wasn't too bad - $5 for the fabric. I used DS as my model to figure out the end length I wanted, he's in a size 7 now. Such a trooper.

Twirly Skirt Tutorial
http://www.houseonhillroad.com/

Agree on the sizing on McCall's, my mom bless her heart, lives in MI, so she did have DD for a fitting (we're in MN). She ended up taking it in about 1" on each side! Crazy!

The funny thing is I have that skirt pinned but I never made it b/c it doesn't "wow" me -- yours wows me! I think you made your tie and waist band wider and I like that so much better.

It took a few days to fiend this thread. Wow every one makes really nice things. I have tryed but all i can turn out is a pillow case lol...

If you want to learn we all recommend Carla's (Scientific Seamstress) Easy Fit Pants to start with. They are available on YouCanMakeThis.com. It's almost like you get a free sewing lesson -- things are well explained and so much better than a commercial pattern.

I cut fabric for a shirt for DH (from a Mickey print) to match all 3 of the boys (I had a LOT of the fabric in question). He didn't want to admit it, but he happily picked out the applique that will go on it.

He also loves the polo I did for him and agreed that it looks like something you'd pay about $35-40 at the parks.

If you can't have fun dressing at Disney, where can you??? (Okay, confession: I'm actually wearing a shirt I stitched out with Mickey & Minnie on it today.)

My other confession - I went shopping and hit Joann's for the sale and Walmart (only because I needed a new rechargeable razor - figures mine would die the first day of pool season). Between the CLEARANCE at Wally-world and the sale at J's...check this out:

I had to sneak that picture while DH wasn't paying attention. (Notice I got the new Brave fabric - yay!!!). BTW - I found two different bolts of Princess and the Frog cottons and two different fleece prints on the extra 50% off red tag clearance. I didn't need any, but it was pretty and darn cheap.

I love the polo too!

Great fabrics -- I have all of those except Brave and Perry -- Joann's had them, but my wallet didn't have the extra money.

My first attempt at appliques. I am very happy with it. We fly to Seattle on Friday for our 30th anniversary cruise to Alaska. All of you wonderful people motivated me to get back to sewing after basically a 26 year hiatus.

Your first attempt turned out absolutely perfect! Have a wonderful cruise! And Happy Anniversary -- but don't let Cheryl see your post -- she just canceled her 30th Anniv. cruise to AK since she is not recovering well from her surgery.

 

[pyrxtc]

It took a few days to fiend this thread. Wow every one makes really nice things. I have tryed but all i can turn out is a pillow case lol...

I've only been sewing about 2 months. I know you can do it. With kids so young I'm sure it's hard to find the time though.

 

[pyrxtc]

My other confession - I went shopping and hit Joann's for the sale and Walmart (only because I needed a new rechargeable razor - figures mine would die the first day of pool season). Between the CLEARANCE at Wally-world and the sale at J's...check this out:

I had to sneak that picture while DH wasn't paying attention. (Notice I got the new Brave fabric - yay!!!). BTW - I found two different bolts of Princess and the Frog cottons and two different fleece prints on the extra 50% off red tag clearance. I didn't need any, but it was pretty and darn cheap.

I hit Joann's clearance and will be at wally World today. I picked up some Brave and Snow White fabric this weekend too. I can't wait to use it. I haven't bought a single piece of Tinkerbell fabric yet. None on clearance anywhere I've been and I just don't like her enough to pay full price. I had to wash my fabrics and get them put away before my DH saw them too because he was telling me that I should just go to Joann's and get what I want yesterday when I commented that I missed going with my friend in the morning. I should have gone but he wasn't aware that I had already hit 3 different Joann's over the weekend already. I bought at least 20 different fabrics and can't wait to start using them.

 

[cogero]

QUESTION

does anyone have a tutorial on making a regular pillowcase. I want to make C an autograph pillowcase for our cruise

Thanks

 

[dianemom2]

I have a question for those of you who have made the Audrey Ruffle Skirt from YCMT: I have only made the Simply Sweet and the Stripework Jumper. Do I have enough skill to make the Audrey? Also (OK another question), this is not a pattern from CarlaC -- are the instructions still good for a beginner? My DD really likes that skirt!

Since I have your attention, one last question: has anyone made a grown-up "custom" such as a blouse from Sis Bloom with Disney fabric -- or is this just too silly for an adult?

I haven't made an Audry ruffle skirt but several people on here have. They always turned out super cute. Have you looked at the feedback on YCMT for the pattern? You can also check out the feedback on the other patterns by the same designer. If people mention that the directions are hard to follow, I might stay away from it until you are a confident seamstress. Otherwise, go for it!

For the question about the grown up customs, I know that Flora has made a few things for herself. I think most of the growns ups tend to do more t-shirts with appliques. You might also think of doing a black top with some red and yellow trim so that it is Disney themed but you are able to wear it again outside Disney.

AHHH! Andrea! You are genius! I had literally thrown the shirt in my laundry room trash can. After seeing your post, I went down there and retrieved it. (Luckily it was an empty trash can) and ironed it. And it went back to normal. I did forget to pre-wash the stuff.

I am out of stabilizer so I need to get some tomorrow. Does anyone have a brand suggestion? I usually am doing tshirts and onesies with my machine.

Glad you were able to save the shirt! That's wonderful. I usually just buy the heavy weight stabilizer off the bolt at Joanns. It is super cheap with the coupons and it works very well for me. If your daughter has sensitive skin, then buy some Tender Touch from Sulky. You iron it onto the back of the appliques so that nothing rough touches her skin.

Diane - the latest knit dress is really cute!


I picked up the current Simplicity princess patterns and the one for the 18" dolls over the weekend. I'm starting to plan a little bit for December and a princess costume is definitely on the agenda for dd this trip.

Regards,
C.

Thanks! I have been having fun with the recycled and scrap creations. It was a great way to learn about sewing with knit fabrics. I can't wait to see the princess dress you make for your little princess. You could also do a couple of Simply Sweet princessified dresses. I think they are adorable.

He also loves the polo I did for him and agreed that it looks like something you'd pay about $35-40 at the parks.

If you can't have fun dressing at Disney, where can you??? (Okay, confession: I'm actually wearing a shirt I stitched out with Mickey & Minnie on it today.)

My other confession - I went shopping and hit Joann's for the sale and Walmart (only because I needed a new rechargeable razor - figures mine would die the first day of pool season). Between the CLEARANCE at Wally-world and the sale at J's...check this out:

I had to sneak that picture while DH wasn't paying attention. (Notice I got the new Brave fabric - yay!!!). BTW - I found two different bolts of Princess and the Frog cottons and two different fleece prints on the extra 50% off red tag clearance. I didn't need any, but it was pretty and darn cheap.

I love your new shirts. I really like that Disney design and really want to get it one day. You did very well at Wally World and Joanns. I wondered if you would be able to stay away from the sale at Joanns this weekend. I also bought some Princess and the Frog cotton at the Joanns clearance. I don't know what I will do with it. I bought Disney fleece at Hancocks yesterday for $2.49 a yard on clearance. I thought that was a good price. My girls are making blankets with it. I also found red and white, black and white and pink and white polka dot KNIT fabric there. Which I bought on a good sale. I think it came out to $7.50 a yard, which is pretty good for knits.

My first attempt at appliques. I am very happy with it. We fly to Seattle on Friday for our 30th anniversary cruise to Alaska. All of you wonderful people motivated me to get back to sewing after basically a 26 year hiatus.

That looks great for your very first applique. Have a great time on your cruise! We loved Alaska.

 

[teresajoy]

My first attempt at appliques. I am very happy with it. We fly to Seattle on Friday for our 30th anniversary cruise to Alaska. All of you wonderful people motivated me to get back to sewing after basically a 26 year hiatus.

It looks great Vicki!!! I knew it was you when I saw the UP applique! Do you have an embroidery machine?

Brian would LOVE to go on an Alaskan cruise! And, he swore that he saw you at Disney the other day, then he realized that the woman he saw was only in her 20s! (were your girls there?)

QUESTION

does anyone have a tutorial on making a regular pillowcase. I want to make C an autograph pillowcase for our cruise

Thanks

This is a good one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLnrC9yo8tY
I had a hard time understanding the whole sausage thing when I read it, so I needed a video!

I cut fabric for a shirt for DH (from a Mickey print) to match all 3 of the boys (I had a LOT of the fabric in question). He didn't want to admit it, but he happily picked out the applique that will go on it.

He also loves the polo I did for him and agreed that it looks like something you'd pay about $35-40 at the parks.

If you can't have fun dressing at Disney, where can you??? (Okay, confession: I'm actually wearing a shirt I stitched out with Mickey & Minnie on it today.)

My other confession - I went shopping and hit Joann's for the sale and Walmart (only because I needed a new rechargeable razor - figures mine would die the first day of pool season). Between the CLEARANCE at Wally-world and the sale at J's...check this out:

I had to sneak that picture while DH wasn't paying attention. (Notice I got the new Brave fabric - yay!!!). BTW - I found two different bolts of Princess and the Frog cottons and two different fleece prints on the extra 50% off red tag clearance. I didn't need any, but it was pretty and darn cheap.

I love the Disney shirt!!! The Mickey and Minnie shirt is adorable too!!! Did you find that the design didn't stitch out real well though? I've had some trouble like that with some designs when there is a lot of fill stitch. I had a real hard time with a Cat in the Hat design I had. It didn't seem to matter what kind of stabalizer I used.

Great fabric finds too!!

 

[teresajoy]

I have a question for those of you who have made the Audrey Ruffle Skirt from YCMT: I have only made the Simply Sweet and the Stripework Jumper. Do I have enough skill to make the Audrey? Also (OK another question), this is not a pattern from CarlaC -- are the instructions still good for a beginner? My DD really likes that skirt!

Since I have your attention, one last question: has anyone made a grown-up "custom" such as a blouse from Sis Bloom with Disney fabric -- or is this just too silly for an adult?

The Audrey is more complicated than Carla's patterns, but you should be able to handle it! Just let us know if you have questions.

I think many of us have made customs for ourselves! Go for it! I have plans to make several outfits, one of these days!!!! I would love to make a skirt with Heather's Princes on it and then a shirt with something about Brian being the only prince for me. I am trying to talk Heather into making me a Brian cutie. (maybe something with a fishing pole, since that what he loves to do!)

 

[Disney Yooper]

I got my last shoe bag sewn today. I still need to decide on what I am going to use for ties for mine. I used the same material on Chuck's. Of course mine are the flower ones and Chuck chose stripes. We bought the material for a dollar a yard. The first one took me at least two hours. I was learning to use my sewing machine at the same time. The last one took me about 40 minutes and that was getting everything out of the cabinet and setup. I did button holes for the ties.

 

[Disney Yooper]

It looks great Vicki!!! I knew it was you when I saw the UP applique! Do you have an embroidery machine?

Brian would LOVE to go on an Alaskan cruise! And, he swore that he saw you at Disney the other day, then he realized that the woman he saw was only in her 20s! (were your girls there?)

No, this is a hand applique. I used Heather Sue's instructions. The U.P. was added to discourage someone taking it. I figure there are a lot less people interested in having it as their own.

We were not at Disney and neither were the girls. Wish we could have been. We had to cancel our family trip last December because my eldest got married and couldn't afford it. We just cancelled our October trip because the youngest got engaged and can't afford it. Both times we cancelled Treehouse Villas. We were going to pay for flights, villa, and several meals. When we plan the next one, one will probably be pregnant. Chuck and I hope to have a long weekend in October.

 

[tricia]

I cut fabric for a shirt for DH (from a Mickey print) to match all 3 of the boys (I had a LOT of the fabric in question). He didn't want to admit it, but he happily picked out the applique that will go on it.

He also loves the polo I did for him and agreed that it looks like something you'd pay about $35-40 at the parks.

If you can't have fun dressing at Disney, where can you??? (Okay, confession: I'm actually wearing a shirt I stitched out with Mickey & Minnie on it today.)

My other confession - I went shopping and hit Joann's for the sale and Walmart (only because I needed a new rechargeable razor - figures mine would die the first day of pool season). Between the CLEARANCE at Wally-world and the sale at J's...check this out:

I had to sneak that picture while DH wasn't paying attention. (Notice I got the new Brave fabric - yay!!!). BTW - I found two different bolts of Princess and the Frog cottons and two different fleece prints on the extra 50% off red tag clearance. I didn't need any, but it was pretty and darn cheap.

Awesome load of character prints you got. My DH loves golf shirts like that. Last year for father's day, we bought him a plain golf shirt and embroidered Perry the Platypus on it for him.

My first attempt at appliques. I am very happy with it. We fly to Seattle on Friday for our 30th anniversary cruise to Alaska. All of you wonderful people motivated me to get back to sewing after basically a 26 year hiatus.

Great job. But I have to ask, what is that embroidered on the top panel? I just cant make sense of it. (I will probably look later and it will be totally obvious)

QUESTION

does anyone have a tutorial on making a regular pillowcase. I want to make C an autograph pillowcase for our cruise

Thanks

http://karamatdesigns.blogspot.ca/2010/02/give-or-give-up.html

I got my last shoe bag sewn today. I still need to decide on what I am going to use for ties for mine. I used the same material on Chuck's. Of course mine are the flower ones and Chuck chose stripes. We bought the material for a dollar a yard. The first one took me at least two hours. I was learning to use my sewing machine at the same time. The last one took me about 40 minutes and that was getting everything out of the cabinet and setup. I did button holes for the ties.

Getting faster, good job.

 

[ivey_family]

Great job. But I have to ask, what is that embroidered on the top panel? I just cant make sense of it. (I will probably look later and it will be totally obvious.)

I'm not Vicki, but since I'm a Michigander, too, I'll answer. it is the Upper Pennisula of Michigan.

Regards,
C.

 

[Teamtori]

I got my last shoe bag sewn today. I still need to decide on what I am going to use for ties for mine. I used the same material on Chuck's. Of course mine are the flower ones and Chuck chose stripes. We bought the material for a dollar a yard. The first one took me at least two hours. I was learning to use my sewing machine at the same time. The last one took me about 40 minutes and that was getting everything out of the cabinet and setup. I did button holes for the ties.

What a great idea!

Hi all, I just have to say first, I'm so glad I found this threat. I have been having a really really hard time lately. (You can read my latest blog entry for me.) I only have one IRL friend that lives close and with all the stress I've been having lately with Tori and then going back to work, I've become very depressed. You all inspired me to sew, to applique..to make things. It gives me a reason to get out of bed! So thank you!

I went to the fabric store today and they have a huge embroidery section. I got some of the Fiorani or however you spell it. The lady said I should use this kind that supposedly is great for tshirts and gets softer as you wash it. I know a lot of you use medium weight and now I'm nervous. But she said it was designed for tshirts and that is what she uses. So I hope it is ok. I also found a cute Christmasy type material on clearance..I want to make Tori a Christmas outfit for the GKTW party. I have been reading through old threads (since I've read this whole one!) for inspiration!

Thanks to Heather Sue (who rocks!!) I have a great new design to try tonight...MY bald princess is going to LOVE IT! Can't wait to show you guys.

 

[livndisney]

What a great idea!

Hi all, I just have to say first, I'm so glad I found this threat. I have been having a really really hard time lately. (You can read my latest blog entry for me.) I only have one IRL friend that lives close and with all the stress I've been having lately with Tori and then going back to work, I've become very depressed. You all inspired me to sew, to applique..to make things. It gives me a reason to get out of bed! So thank you!

I went to the fabric store today and they have a huge embroidery section. I got some of the Fiorani or however you spell it. The lady said I should use this kind that supposedly is great for tshirts and gets softer as you wash it. I know a lot of you use medium weight and now I'm nervous. But she said it was designed for tshirts and that is what she uses. So I hope it is ok. I also found a cute Christmasy type material on clearance..I want to make Tori a Christmas outfit for the GKTW party. I have been reading through old threads (since I've read this whole one!) for inspiration!

Thanks to Heather Sue (who rocks!!) I have a great new design to try tonight...MY bald princess is going to LOVE IT! Can't wait to show you guys.

I posted this on the other thread-but thought I would say it here too. (And those who have been around here a long time know I don't give compliments often.......) Your sewing is AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I have been known to do a private Big Give every now an then and was just about to PM you and saw you don't need my help you are doing a GREAT job!!!!!

 

[ColonelHathi]

Absolutely horrible pic of an outfit I made dd. She is really into Westies so I did the t and used my $1.50 Walmart skirt to applique on. Problem is dd is wearing the skort backwards and refused to put it on properly b/c she wanted the Westie on the skirt in front. I purposely put in on the back since she has a Westie on the shirt. This will teach me to take pics of clothes NOT modeled (I'd take another pic but the outfit is currently in the wash). I'll try to get better pics b/c it really is cute -- it looks totally crooked on backwards!

And these are two shirts for Amy (she buys the shirts and designs -- I had Tink but she bought Dumbo -- and I stitch them out for her). Excuse any markings -- they are not washed post applique. The Dumbo is for Skye and Tink is for Allison. Amy hasn't even seen these yet!

Andrea, I love your appliques! Especially the tanks with Tink and Dumbo. I just got brave this weekend and started a Stitch Applique Tee for DS. I will probably hand applique as I don't trust myself with my old machine just yet, and there are too many little details. I used to hand applique DD's onesies, but that was a few years ago.

the tie did end up wider on this skirt - her ladybug skirt tie was way narrow, but I love the wide tie - I'm not sure I did it on purpose though ). It was SO much easier to sew with the FQ width too, 22" or 23" each piece I think? It only took 2 hours to make. I definitely widened the hem to show more green. I tried to find some fabric to go with another Disney Tee (Marie from Aristocats), but it's pretty tough to find something close.

 

[Teamtori]

I posted this on the other thread-but thought I would say it here too. (And those who have been around here a long time know I don't give compliments often.......) Your sewing is AWESOME!!!!!!!!

I have been known to do a private Big Give every now an then and was just about to PM you and saw you don't need my help you are doing a GREAT job!!!!!

Thank you! That is very sweet of you!! If you wanted to do a Big Give..HINT HINT...actually, I'll just come out and ask...could you do a BIG GIVE for me?

HAHAHA JUST KIDDING!!!

I couldn't pass that up.

I'm really not that good. Honest. I see all these cool things I want to try. Like bags. I have no idea how to sew a bag. I'm terrified of zippers. Crayon rolls? They freak me out. I still have no idea what an eye spy bag is. But hey, that is why I keep reading. And reading. And making lists of what I want to learn. And what I want to buy (you darn 5 x 7 hoop..how you taunt my little 4X4!!)

 

[livndisney]

Thank you! That is very sweet of you!! If you wanted to do a Big Give..HINT HINT...actually, I'll just come out and ask...could you do a BIG GIVE for me?

HAHAHA JUST KIDDING!!!

I couldn't pass that up.

I'm really not that good. Honest. I see all these cool things I want to try. Like bags. I have no idea how to sew a bag. I'm terrified of zippers. Crayon rolls? They freak me out. I still have no idea what an eye spy bag is. But hey, that is why I keep reading. And reading. And making lists of what I want to learn. And what I want to buy (you darn 5 x 7 hoop..how you taunt my little 4X4!!)

You know what? And Teresa is going to fall over when she sees this-for Tori what do you want? I have embroidery machines and I am not afraid to use them!

 

[VBAndrea]

I'm not Vicki, but since I'm a Michigander, too, I'll answer. it is the Upper Pennisula of Michigan.

Regards,
C.

And here I thought they were referring to the movie UP and couldn't figure out where an UP design was on the FE. I just gave up and figured it was some sort of code talk. I should have known being from WI but it didn't click.

I got my last shoe bag sewn today. I still need to decide on what I am going to use for ties for mine. I used the same material on Chuck's. Of course mine are the flower ones and Chuck chose stripes. We bought the material for a dollar a yard. The first one took me at least two hours. I was learning to use my sewing machine at the same time. The last one took me about 40 minutes and that was getting everything out of the cabinet and setup. I did button holes for the ties.

Super! Sewing something for the first time always takes longer. I just did another set of GKTW pillow cases today and they were done in no time. I know it didn't go that speedy with my first set. The funny thing is I have two flannel bags from old sets of sheets that are drawstring and I use them for my shoes when I travel -- it never occurred to me to make more. Yours turned out great -- and what a steal on the fabric!

Hi all, I just have to say first, I'm so glad I found this threat. I have been having a really really hard time lately. (You can read my latest blog entry for me.) I only have one IRL friend that lives close and with all the stress I've been having lately with Tori and then going back to work, I've become very depressed. You all inspired me to sew, to applique..to make things. It gives me a reason to get out of bed! So thank you!

I went to the fabric store today and they have a huge embroidery section. I got some of the Fiorani or however you spell it. The lady said I should use this kind that supposedly is great for tshirts and gets softer as you wash it. I know a lot of you use medium weight and now I'm nervous. But she said it was designed for tshirts and that is what she uses. So I hope it is ok. I also found a cute Christmasy type material on clearance..I want to make Tori a Christmas outfit for the GKTW party. I have been reading through old threads (since I've read this whole one!) for inspiration!

Thanks to Heather Sue (who rocks!!) I have a great new design to try tonight...MY bald princess is going to LOVE IT! Can't wait to show you guys.

I haven't looked at your latest entry -- the last time I looked was when Tori was sick with her fever -- I haven't even read your blog in it's entirety (yet). But I am glad to hear that sewing has become therapeutic for you. I find it to be the same for me. I think that's why I help on a little (or lot) of the BGs too -- it really makes me feel like I can do something that is right and that is appreciated. And with sewing you always (well, maybe not quite always) get a nice product as a reward. And I want you to know you are making some fabulous creations -- I guarantee you Tori knows all the love you put into everything you make for her. My dd is 8 and loves that I sew for her and when anyone compliments her on an outfit she doesn't say thank you -- she proudly says "my mommy made it for me." Though I wish she'd preface that with a thank you!

Don't keep us in suspense!!!!!! I want to see the new design -- get to work missy!

You are an awesome mom!

 

[VBAndrea]

I went to the fabric store today and they have a huge embroidery section. I got some of the Fiorani or however you spell it. The lady said I should use this kind that supposedly is great for tshirts and gets softer as you wash it. I know a lot of you use medium weight and now I'm nervous. But she said it was designed for tshirts and that is what she uses. So I hope it is ok. I also found a cute Christmasy type material on clearance..I want to make Tori a Christmas outfit for the GKTW party. I have been reading through old threads (since I've read this whole one!) for inspiration!

Thanks to Heather Sue (who rocks!!) I have a great new design to try tonight...MY bald princess is going to LOVE IT! Can't wait to show you guys.

Forgot to add -- I'm the one that uses the Floriani stabilizer -- I buy the Floriani medium weight cut away -- it was recommended to me by Jen (clairemolly on the Disboards). And it does soften more as you wash, but my dd has never complained about it after even just one wash.

 

[aboveH20]

I'm really not that good. Honest. I see all these cool things I want to try. Like bags. I have no idea how to sew a bag. I'm terrified of zippers. Crayon rolls? They freak me out. I still have no idea what an eye spy bag is. But hey, that is why I keep reading. And reading. And making lists of what I want to learn. And what I want to buy (you darn 5 x 7 hoop..how you taunt my little 4X4!!)

Having made a few in my day, I can say I Spy bags (AKA Eye Spy bags) look something like this. . .

A small "pillow" with little trinkets tucked inside that the child has to "squish" around and find.

My one attempt at a crayon roll was not successful. I like the portfolio + crayon holders I've seen.

Zippers aren't that bad. Honest. Read the directions, practice with scrap fabric first, and zip-a-dee-doo-ZIPPER!

 

[PrincessMickey]

So much stuff was posted over the weekend and everything looks great!!

Teamtori, I wanted to let you know I think your DD is quite an inspiration and amazing girl. You have done a great job raising such a beautiful, both inside and out, girl! I also use sewing as my therapy. It can be therapuetic watching the needle pound away. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.


Question: does anyone know of a good fabric flower tutorial? Thanks for any help.