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

[SUZI]

A big thank you to all who helped to answer my questions about the Audrey skirt and grown-up customs.
I really appreciate all your advice!

 

[teresajoy]

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.

Now, that UP made it all the more desirable to me!!! And, if every you are in need of someone to take to Disney, I would gladly give of myself and volunteer!

Seriously though, it would be great to see you guys somewhere again!! Michigan, Disney, either one!

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)

Did you miss my post? It's the UP!

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.

Heather said a Wish mom contacted her the other day. When she told me what you were looking for I knew who it was!

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!

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.!

Not up. up. U P (say: you pee )
That reminds me of Stephres. We were at Disney with her and her family and I had mentioned that Arminda's class was going on a trip to the U.P. while we were in Disney and how disappointed Arminda was that she missed it. Poor Jacob just looked at me like I'd grown two heads!!!

 

[smile5sunshine]

*slinks into the room* I let myself get WAY behind on this thread again, so I only went back to quote a couple of pages. Forgive me for missing so many and your wonderful creations!

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.

Those look great!

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 just wanted to say that both the snow white set and the mickey biker set were ADORABLE! I loved seeing Tori in them. She is too sweet and precious. I am so sorry that you are having such a difficult time right now. I can only imagine what you have to deal with and my heart aches for you. Please know that I am sending GIANT CYBER HUGS to you and praying for you.

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.

that came out really cute! Thanks for sharing the tutorial you followed.

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.

I'm not sure which style you are looking for, but I followed this one when I made my DD's Easter set:

http://sewchic.blogspot.com/2010/04/bazillion-and-one-fabric-flower.html

and here's a picture of how mine turned out:

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.

SCORE on the fabric! I am so jealous! the polo you did for your DH looks great! you are right, I'm sure that would sell for >$30 if you bought it at the parks. Great job!

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.

HURRAY for jumping in! Your FE looks great! Hope you enjoy your cruise.

Hi Everyone! Happy Memorial Day! I am finally getting around to posting some recent completed projects.

First a few dresses from my DM. She made these for DD (3) and I think they turned out way cute. DD is a bit of a sassy model, so you won't see many modeled poses. This pillowtop top is one exception. Still sassy though.

She also made this cute sundress from a McCall's pattern, but it had to be way altered for DD. She's a size 5T and the pattern came out more like a size 6.

Now for my WDW '13 projects. I didn't want to torture DS into modelling although he did help me with sizing a bit, and right now they are still too big for DD since I made them with size 6 measurements.

She was a little disappointed that the "Rapunzel" skirt didn't actually have Rapunzel on it - I had to explain that and finally she was OK with it, I think.I did fall in love with the hem and wasitline fabric as it reminded me of Pascal's tail. DD thought the purple looked like the stars/lanterns too.

Here's the 2nd attempt Tinkerbell tank. Turned out much better than the first attempt which is now be transformed into a pencil skirt. I like the fabric choices better too. The chest band and straps have an added sparkle which is SO Tinkerbell. DD loves it.

HockeyMom NH, I love your bags. I think I feel some inspiration for my next project coming on...

Happy sewing all, and hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend!

I already commented about the Rapunzel set being great but the tink tank and the the McCall's dress are super cute! Bummer that the yellow one is too big.

Way too much to quote yet again. I didn't have a chance to keep up over the last few days, we had a family issue. But I am LOVING everything I am seeing. Jealous of the bags! So precious!!


Allison wants me to make a pair of easy fit shorts for her to wear with the Tink shirt Andrea made for her. That made me happy because she has been saying NO!


Great news here.... I just ordered an embroidery machine!!! WOO HOO!! DH is getting it for my birthday (that was in April..) Can't wait to get it.

Hurray for winning your DD over! Can't wait to see what you come up for her to wear! AND WOO HOO for the new embroidery machine!

UGH somehow I am missing the post about whoever was asking about the AUDREY RUFFLE SKIRT GET IT!!! I have only sewed the dolly version of the simply sweet and I had NO PROBLEM doing the ruffle skirt. The directions are great and it sews up pretty quick and CUTE!


ANDREA I LOVED the westie/doggie set and the dumbo tank! SO CUTE!

CHIARA I like this tutorial for pillowcases (actually I like ALL her tutorials):

http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-conkerr-cancer-pillowcases.html

Ah, I know I'm missing so many others. My apologies and I will try to do better!

Sunshine

 

[PurpleEars]

Yes, there may be a battle! We can take turns doing the outfits. All the hats I've made are for chemo Wish Kids so those designs would be well utilized by us!

And it was the Martha Stewart child hat that fit me, albeit not perfect, but likely too big for a child. Any of them would work for you if you just adjust according to size. They go together quickly.

I love all your BG items. I know I commented on the BG but I have to say again that I need to get my hands on the adult pattern -- one of these days -- too busy right now with teacher's gifts and helping Amy out before her big trip.

Well I have a feeling you will probably "win" the battle for being the first one to use them. I have a busy month coming up between my work, volunteering for a big week-long event at DH's work, and yard work (yes, it is finally our turn to work on the gardens!).

Like I said over in the BG board, I think you would look super in one of those tops. Maybe I should just whip one up for you the next time I make them. I tend to do them assembly line style. I need some new ones anyway since the last set are showing signs of wear (mind you, I wear them on the weekends instead of T-shirts).

After looking at many mermaid patterns and cutting out a skirt pattern - I tossed them all away and went with my own idea. This is out of scraps just to see if it will look right - I'll add tulle to the real one once I buy the green scale fabric. I'm getting excited to start work on the real one for me and one for my friend!

That certainly looks like mermaid tail to me! I can't wait to see the finished product!

I think my husband is going to put a freeze on me going to joannes or walmart and take away my ccard

I got quite the haul of stuff at both places. Been sewing less than a month and the fabric hoarding has begun (dont even ask about my stashes of counted cross stitch, scrapbooking and polymer clay stuff)

Fabric in the wash but I got stuff to make jessie inspired dress / top for the girls, Cars fabric to try making shorts for DS, fairy fabric for a dress for little DD, minnie dot, black and yellow to make dress/top for the girls, and some thread and assorted notions at joannes. Then I went to walmart..and found Hot wheels fabric in the clearance bin for DS, also polkadot fabrics for DD9, and then we found the long sought after ariel fabric for DD4...
ETA: I almost forgot...I also found grey Minnie and Mickey t shirts for the girls for $3!! DD9 will wear hers as is but DD4 wont wear pants because of her sensory stuff..so I am going to try adding minnie dot fabric ruffle to the bottom to make it long enough for a dress...I got the top a size large, so about 5 inches of ruffle should do it...

I think I have a problem

Welcome to the FHA club (Fabric Hoarders Anonymous). I am a card carrying member of that club, though I am still waiting for my membership card to arrive in the mail! At least you bought fabric with plans to use them, I just buy them without a plan (other than "to be used for BG").

Thank you, we really had a wonderful vacation together. I love Barbara like a sister and her girls almost as much as my own babies. And, David of course, I love like a brother too!! LOL! Thank you for helping make the trip happen. Everyone's support with the auction was just so wonderful. They couldn't have gone without everyone's help.

I sent Heather an email asking for the bald princess files and asking about the Wish design. Her husband is sick right now, so I doubt she'll be checking emails much for a day or two.

It is heart warming to see the strength of families when they face challenges. I am sorry to hear that Heather's husband isn't doing well. I hope he recovers quickly!

Allison wants me to make a pair of easy fit shorts for her to wear with the Tink shirt Andrea made for her. That made me happy because she has been saying NO!


Great news here.... I just ordered an embroidery machine!!! WOO HOO!! DH is getting it for my birthday (that was in April..) Can't wait to get it.

Woohoo for Allison's change of heart on the shorts and on the new machine. I am sure you will have fun with the embroidery machine!

OMG I did my first applique!!! I did mess it up a bit, but was able to save it. Then I did another one and it came out perfectly! I will post pictures soon! Just trying to get a couple more Star Wars shirts done for my girls before we leave on Friday!

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the inspiration and the websites!!

Congrats on your applique! They are a lot of fun to do, aren't they?

If you guys weren't such prolific sewers I wouldn't always be behind!​

So I'll be very interested in your experiencews. We didn't book any shore excursions because we didn't want to be commited to an activity on a cold rainy day. (We did a lot of our planning last winter and I was so tired of being cold that I was hesitant to be cold AND wet in AK).

We don't plan to book any shore excursions through the cruise company. We will just have a few plans (some for sunny days, some for rainy days) just wing it when we get there. The other challenge is that we are travelling with a group of people ranging from age 2 to 68, some of whom are, shall we say, demanding. DH and I would like to do a hike, which would likely exceed some of the group members' abilities (remember, we live near Banff and we hike a lot in the summer) We certainly don't have any issues with being cold and wet - we have hiked in sleet before. Speaking of hikes, we plan to do our first hike of the season this coming weekend! It won't be anything major though, it would be a half day hike at the most.

You've been a busy sewer (or sewist if you prefer that word, I don't). Your creations turned out wonderfully. I'll have to go check out the family's PTR.

How about "clothing artist"? (Somehow seeing that Subway block on your quilt makes me think of "sandwich artist")

Hi Everyone! Happy Memorial Day! I am finally getting around to posting some recent completed projects.

First a few dresses from my DM. She made these for DD (3) and I think they turned out way cute. DD is a bit of a sassy model, so you won't see many modeled poses. This pillowtop top is one exception. Still sassy though.

She also made this cute sundress from a McCall's pattern, but it had to be way altered for DD. She's a size 5T and the pattern came out more like a size 6.

Now for my WDW '13 projects. I didn't want to torture DS into modelling although he did help me with sizing a bit, and right now they are still too big for DD since I made them with size 6 measurements.

She was a little disappointed that the "Rapunzel" skirt didn't actually have Rapunzel on it - I had to explain that and finally she was OK with it, I think. I did fall in love with the hem and wasitline fabric as it reminded me of Pascal's tail. DD thought the purple looked like the stars/lanterns too.

Here's the 2nd attempt Tinkerbell tank. Turned out much better than the first attempt which is now be transformed into a pencil skirt. I like the fabric choices better too. The chest band and straps have an added sparkle which is SO Tinkerbell. DD loves it.

HockeyMom NH, I love your bags. I think I feel some inspiration for my next project coming on...

Happy sewing all, and hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend!

What a cute model and lovely outfits! It is so cool that both you and your mom sew.

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.

Great job on the polo. DH will only wear polo's so I buy them and add embroidery to them. The last set I did for him had the Lego minifig (he is a huge Lego fan). He wears polo's to work and he would proudly wear one with Mickey or Lego minifig, as long as they are not noticeable from 10 miles away. Nice score on the fabric!

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! I can't wait to hear about your Alaska cruise. Happy anniversary! 30 years is an accomplishment!

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!!)

I think you ARE good. The things that you mentioned are easy, once you try it, you would ask yourself "why did I wait this long to try it?" Seriously, I am sure you are WAY better at this than you think you are!


SUZI: I lost your quote but I have made a few customs. I actually wear these to work too.

Jamie dresses:

Rebecca dresses:

Meghan dress:

World showcase skort, I drafted my own pattern:

Patrica tunics from BG's:

I think this should give you some ideas for adult customs!

 

[Sandi S]

Purple Ears - My Dh wears a lot of polos to work as well. He does tech support for Cisco, so I found an embroidery of a computer power button. It's one of his favorites and takes about 5 minutes to stitch (got it from Urban Threads).

 

[PurpleEars]

Purple Ears - My Dh wears a lot of polos to work as well. He does tech support for Cisco, so I found an embroidery of a computer power button. It's one of his favorites and takes about 5 minutes to stitch (got it from Urban Threads).

Hmmm, I think you might have given me ideas for future polo decorating fun. I haven't even thought about doing any designs outside of Mickey and Lego! Mind you, he has a few polo's with the university logo and the department name so he has a few "official" looking ones to wear when he needs to do so.

 

[tricia]

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

Regards,
C.

Thank you.

And yes Teresa, I was paying attention, but I see from Andrea's post that I wasn't the only one looking for Carl, or Dug, or Kevin.

 

[dianemom2]

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!

I've never made an eye spy bag but crayon roll ups are a breeze. You just need to be able to sew a fairly straight seam and you can easily make one. Zippers are really easy. There are some good videos on Youtube (my favorite place for learning new sewing techniques!!!)

Talking about fabric hoarding, I have now outgrown the HUGE closet that I have in my sewing room. I am going to have to stay out of the fabric store for a while. Which is really sad because I really want to go back to Hancocks and buy another yard of the pink and white Minnie dot knit fabric that I found there. I'd better start sewing so that I can use some of this fabric up!!!! Otherwise, I won't be able to justify going to the Walmart with the fabric dept when I am in Florida next month.


Teamtori- We are glad that you found us too! So glad to be able to help out when you are going through a difficult time! I can't imagine howhard it is for a mama to see her baby be sick. Sewing and being creative is such a joyful thing and your little Tori is adorable in all the things you've made for her. Keep up the good work And, btw, it only took me about 6 months to decide that I needed to upgrade to larger hoop on my embroidery machine. Once you get addicted to this hobby, it is hard to stop.

I know I lost some other quotes when the power went out before. Sorry, I am too tired tonight to go back and find them again.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

First off...Amanda is making small gains every day in her recovery. She's now off the vent and feeding tube, and passed her swallow test, so she can attempt a soft diet. She's been complaining (by drawing letters in the air) that she's hungry...since Friday. Her mom said she's already lost 15 lbs, and it shows. She's got some more movement in all limbs, but will still need extensive rehab. She's now in a lower level ICU, and expects to go to rehab within a few days, but where hasn't been decided yet. It's truly a miracle that the damage wasn't more extensive, her life was saved by millimeters. The coach who was chaperoning the trip was told by EVAC that they make trips to the trampoline play place several times a week.


And my good news, which pales in comparison, is my embroidery unit is fixed!!! I went in on my lunch hour and he had the part in stock and fixed it while I waited. Total price $30.00 Priceless, as far as I was concerned! Now I can finish the rest of my Disney sewing. All I have left is 2 t-shirts that need to be done, anything after that is a bonus.

 

[Teamtori]

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!

What do I want? Besides a good nights sleep? How about some new sewing needles! I don't know what my Marilyn (what I've decided to call my sewing machine) is mad about, but she has snapped one needle and bent two more. And stabbed me in the finger. Now I have no more needles and I was almost done with my project! Darn it!!! I did manage to make Tori an iron shirt. I got the iron on at Joann's this weekend. It says "Daddy did my hair." The kids thought it was so funny "because Tori has no hair!!!" LOL.

But seriously, you are so sweet to offer anything to Tori!!

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 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!

I couldn't figure out the UP thing either. I thought, is it balloons? Some sort of dog? The old man if he passed out? I'm so glad you explained!! And thank you so much for the kind words! I still have some things my mom sewed for me, and I do treasure them!

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.

I have the fusible kind, it is working much better than the stuff I got at Joann's. I'm happy with it.

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!

Oh! Very cute! I might have to make some for Tori..that might be a good time passer during Chemo, don't ya think?

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.

Thank you!!!

I think you ARE good. The things that you mentioned are easy, once you try it, you would ask yourself "why did I wait this long to try it?" Seriously, I am sure you are WAY better at this than you think you are!


SUZI: I lost your quote but I have made a few customs. I actually wear these to work too.

Jamie dresses:

Rebecca dresses:

Meghan dress:

World showcase skort, I drafted my own pattern:

Patrica tunics from BG's:

I think this should give you some ideas for adult customs!

Thank you, and these are so awesome. I really like the tunics. I wonder if I'd look good in a tunic?

I've never made an eye spy bag but crayon roll ups are a breeze. You just need to be able to sew a fairly straight seam and you can easily make one. Zippers are really easy. There are some good videos on Youtube (my favorite place for learning new sewing techniques!!!)

Teamtori- We are glad that you found us too! So glad to be able to help out when you are going through a difficult time! I can't imagine howhard it is for a mama to see her baby be sick. Sewing and being creative is such a joyful thing and your little Tori is adorable in all the things you've made for her. Keep up the good work And, btw, it only took me about 6 months to decide that I needed to upgrade to larger hoop on my embroidery machine. Once you get addicted to this hobby, it is hard to stop.

I know I lost some other quotes when the power went out before. Sorry, I am too tired tonight to go back and find them again.

Thank you! I definitely want the 5 X 7!!!

And my good news, which pales in comparison, is my embroidery unit is fixed!!! I went in on my lunch hour and he had the part in stock and fixed it while I waited. Total price $30.00 Priceless, as far as I was concerned! Now I can finish the rest of my Disney sewing. All I have left is 2 t-shirts that need to be done, anything after that is a bonus.

Woohoo!! I'm glad they were able to do that!!

Our news of the night....Tori lost her OTHER front tooth! She looks so cute. That reminds me, I better go make sure the tooth fairy visits her!!

Look at this face!!

 

[TinkNH]

First off...Amanda is making small gains every day in her recovery. She's now off the vent and feeding tube, and passed her swallow test, so she can attempt a soft diet. She's been complaining (by drawing letters in the air) that she's hungry...since Friday. Her mom said she's already lost 15 lbs, and it shows. She's got some more movement in all limbs, but will still need extensive rehab. She's now in a lower level ICU, and expects to go to rehab within a few days, but where hasn't been decided yet. It's truly a miracle that the damage wasn't more extensive, her life was saved by millimeters. The coach who was chaperoning the trip was told by EVAC that they make trips to the trampoline play place several times a week.


And my good news, which pales in comparison, is my embroidery unit is fixed!!! I went in on my lunch hour and he had the part in stock and fixed it while I waited. Total price $30.00 Priceless, as far as I was concerned! Now I can finish the rest of my Disney sewing. All I have left is 2 t-shirts that need to be done, anything after that is a bonus.

Glad to hear she is making progress!! I was just thinking about her and wondering!

 

[teresajoy]

Thank you.

And yes Teresa, I was paying attention, but I see from Andrea's post that I wasn't the only one looking for Carl, or Dug, or Kevin.

I love that! I keep looking at the upper peninsula seeing it through your eyes and it is very funny! (and, hopefully everyone knew I was just joking around)

First off...Amanda is making small gains every day in her recovery. She's now off the vent and feeding tube, and passed her swallow test, so she can attempt a soft diet. She's been complaining (by drawing letters in the air) that she's hungry...since Friday. Her mom said she's already lost 15 lbs, and it shows. She's got some more movement in all limbs, but will still need extensive rehab. She's now in a lower level ICU, and expects to go to rehab within a few days, but where hasn't been decided yet. It's truly a miracle that the damage wasn't more extensive, her life was saved by millimeters. The coach who was chaperoning the trip was told by EVAC that they make trips to the trampoline play place several times a week.


And my good news, which pales in comparison, is my embroidery unit is fixed!!! I went in on my lunch hour and he had the part in stock and fixed it while I waited. Total price $30.00 Priceless, as far as I was concerned! Now I can finish the rest of my Disney sewing. All I have left is 2 t-shirts that need to be done, anything after that is a bonus.

I'm glad to hear Amanda is improving. I hope her rehab goes well.

Yay about your machine!!! I'm glad it was a fiarly quick and inexpensive fix!

What do I want? Besides a good nights sleep? How about some new sewing needles! I don't know what my Marilyn (what I've decided to call my sewing machine) is mad about, but she has snapped one needle and bent two more. And stabbed me in the finger. Now I have no more needles and I was almost done with my project! Darn it!!! I did manage to make Tori an iron shirt. I got the iron on at Joann's this weekend. It says "Daddy did my hair." The kids thought it was so funny "because Tori has no hair!!!" LOL.

But seriously, you are so sweet to offer anything to Tori!!



I couldn't figure out the UP thing either. I thought, is it balloons? Some sort of dog? The old man if he passed out? I'm so glad you explained!! And thank you so much for the kind words! I still have some things my mom sewed for me, and I do treasure them!



I have the fusible kind, it is working much better than the stuff I got at Joann's. I'm happy with it.



Oh! Very cute! I might have to make some for Tori..that might be a good time passer during Chemo, don't ya think?



Thank you!!!



Thank you, and these are so awesome. I really like the tunics. I wonder if I'd look good in a tunic?



Thank you! I definitely want the 5 X 7!!!



Woohoo!! I'm glad they were able to do that!!

Our news of the night....Tori lost her OTHER front tooth! She looks so cute. That reminds me, I better go make sure the tooth fairy visits her!!

Look at this face!!

Sweet!

 

[VBAndrea]

I've never made an eye spy bag but crayon roll ups are a breeze. You just need to be able to sew a fairly straight seam and you can easily make one. Zippers are really easy. There are some good videos on Youtube (my favorite place for learning new sewing techniques!!!)

Talking about fabric hoarding, I have now outgrown the HUGE closet that I have in my sewing room. I am going to have to stay out of the fabric store for a while. Which is really sad because I really want to go back to Hancocks and buy another yard of the pink and white Minnie dot knit fabric that I found there. I'd better start sewing so that I can use some of this fabric up!!!! Otherwise, I won't be able to justify going to the Walmart with the fabric dept when I am in Florida next month.


Teamtori- We are glad that you found us too! So glad to be able to help out when you are going through a difficult time! I can't imagine howhard it is for a mama to see her baby be sick. Sewing and being creative is such a joyful thing and your little Tori is adorable in all the things you've made for her. Keep up the good work And, btw, it only took me about 6 months to decide that I needed to upgrade to larger hoop on my embroidery machine. Once you get addicted to this hobby, it is hard to stop.

I know I lost some other quotes when the power went out before. Sorry, I am too tired tonight to go back and find them again.

I agree that crayon rolls are easy to mark -- I just mark the straight lines with a marking a pen and that keeps me sewing straight. Although, I have truly never made a crayon roll -- I make colored pencil rolls. And I use a tut that you have to shift the fabric on a bit so it's probably a wee bit more time consuming, but still doesn't take that much effort.

Miss Diane, you were doing so well at using up your stash items. I think your problem came when you started sewing with knits -- and buying more knits, and ordering more knits, and getting knits at Hancock's sale -- even I resisted those -- I figured it would be cheaper with a 50% off coupon than it was with 25% off and the 15% (granted Hancock's doesn't do 50% off but Joann's does and Hancock's will accept Joann's coupons -- I believe I have one for the first week in June).

And Diane, I also need to let you know I am finished with my teacher totes and school doesn't let out until June 15! I fell so "Dianish" for getting something done early! (Never mind the piano teacher's isn't even started and I need that on by June 8 )

First off...Amanda is making small gains every day in her recovery. She's now off the vent and feeding tube, and passed her swallow test, so she can attempt a soft diet. She's been complaining (by drawing letters in the air) that she's hungry...since Friday. Her mom said she's already lost 15 lbs, and it shows. She's got some more movement in all limbs, but will still need extensive rehab. She's now in a lower level ICU, and expects to go to rehab within a few days, but where hasn't been decided yet. It's truly a miracle that the damage wasn't more extensive, her life was saved by millimeters. The coach who was chaperoning the trip was told by EVAC that they make trips to the trampoline play place several times a week.


And my good news, which pales in comparison, is my embroidery unit is fixed!!! I went in on my lunch hour and he had the part in stock and fixed it while I waited. Total price $30.00 Priceless, as far as I was concerned! Now I can finish the rest of my Disney sewing. All I have left is 2 t-shirts that need to be done, anything after that is a bonus.

I am really pleased to hear Amanda's quick progress. With a neck injury there is always the possibility that you spend the rest of your life on a vent. Movement in the limbs is just fantastic too! I'm so pleased to hear she is doing so well so rapidly -- yes, she'll likely have a long road of PT, but I think it's miraculous that she's making great strides already.

And fabulous news on getting your machine fixed without costing you a fortune! You must have been so happy!

What do I want? Besides a good nights sleep? How about some new sewing needles! I don't know what my Marilyn (what I've decided to call my sewing machine) is mad about, but she has snapped one needle and bent two more. And stabbed me in the finger. Now I have no more needles and I was almost done with my project! Darn it!!! I did manage to make Tori an iron shirt. I got the iron on at Joann's this weekend. It says "Daddy did my hair." The kids thought it was so funny "because Tori has no hair!!!" LOL.


Our news of the night....Tori lost her OTHER front tooth! She looks so cute. That reminds me, I better go make sure the tooth fairy visits her!!

Look at this face!!

That shirt sound hilarious! You'll have to post a pic of her wearing it.

Love the photo! My dd has only lost one of her front teeth and the missing tooth is already coming in so we will never have pics of her with both teeth gone.

I did read a lot on your blog last night. I'm sorry things are hitting you extra hard lately. I always thank my lucky stars for my healthy children, but I also know that anything can strike at any time and I hope I can have the strength that you do if I ever have to face a similar situation. Like I said, the most important thing you do for Tori is be her Mom and you do a more than fine job of it.

 

[miprender]

That will teach me not to log in for a few days. Everyone has been chatting. We had some tenants move out this weekend so we need to get our unit cleaned and ready, still need to make 15 more shirts and work at my "real" job all in 21 days....

I'm in the minority but I like it the way it is. The dress looks really cute on you.

I used to post on here a long time ago but have been lurking for the longest time. I love all the wonderful stuff that everyone creates and this is my favorite thread! I got an embroidery machine last year for my birthday and have loved digitalizing designs. Here is two things of many that I have created for our upcoming trip...

My dd's yeti purse

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Great job on everything.

The DD of one of my coworkers suffered a tragic trampoline accident yesterday and broke her neck. We don't know how extensive the damage is yet, but a lengthy hospital and then rehab stay is expected. Her name is Amanda, and she's 18...was to graduate June 2, this was a school field trip. So I think she would benefit from some nice gowns, don't you think. I have no clue where to start with a pattern, but know this is a good place to ask. Any hints or tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

How scary... but glad to read she is doing better.

Since there have been lots of bags posted lately, I thought that I would share the stuff that I made for our trip last week to DisneyLand.

My camera bag

LOVE all your bags!!!!

The trip was wonderful! Someone donated a stay at AKL for David and Barbara. Barbara absolutely LOVED it there! She is a very reserved person, but when she talks about AKL, her face lights up and she get very animated!!! She woke up every day at 6:30AM just so she could sit out on their balcony and watch them feed the animals.

I think you should be able to see the album even if you aren't on FB:
Album I
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150821886638160.409079.677208159&type=3&l=0cb72941ac

and Album II
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150836079878160.410365.677208159&type=3&l=73e037617c

I don't have all of our trip pictures up, but most of them, and all from when Barbara was there.

Welcome back. I had been following along on FB but I will have to go check out the pictures after.

Hi all..had a rough day with my Tori last night. She ended up with a 103.8 temperature in the ER last night. Luckily, we were able to go home after a lot of fluids and antibiotics.

Cat in the Hat peekaboo skirt...

Everything you are making is adorable and your little girl looks precious wearing all those adorable outfits.

We canceled our AK cruise.

Instead we're thinking of heading somewhere in New England. If I can't see the Pacific Ocean, may as well see the Atlantic. We thought about Provincetown, but at the tip of Cape Cod it's 300 miles from us.

Sorry about the cruise. You'll have to swing by RI to go to the Cape

Love the quilt!

Adorable and no one will know it's on backwards!

I like this one too - glad to see she is feeling better.

I am finishing up some shirts for the big boys:

All your outfits are going to be amazing.

As some of you know, I met with one of our recent Big Give families last week. They are such a lovely family and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to meet them. I would like to share the items I made for this family.
A stripwork jumper for the girl (front and back):

Our "meet and greet" photos are posted on their PTR. The photographer (mom) really captured the event very well!
Thanks for letting me share my projects!

I missed that you met some BG families. What BG was this? And your creations are adorable. They must have been so excited.

Hi Everyone! Happy Memorial Day! I am finally getting around to posting some recent completed projects.

First a few dresses from my DM. She made these for DD (3) and I think they turned out way cute. DD is a bit of a sassy model, so you won't see many modeled poses. This pillowtop top is one exception. Still sassy though.

Happy sewing all, and hope you are enjoying your Memorial Day weekend!

Love all your dresses!

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've done the Audrey skirt twice and it is not that hard to make.

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 on your first attempt.

 

[VBAndrea]

I made a Lady and the Tramp Set for Reed's BG. The designs are from Heather and I them -- Thank You Heather! And you received a thank you from the family on their PTR as well.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2822199&page=5

Hard to see, but the fabric I used for Reed's shorts has little paw prints on it. And I've stolen a photo from the family's ptr as well b/c the kids are sooooooo adorable! (My photos aren't the best -- the shirts are all wrinkled).

 

[Teamtori]

That shirt sound hilarious! You'll have to post a pic of her wearing it.

Love the photo! My dd has only lost one of her front teeth and the missing tooth is already coming in so we will never have pics of her with both teeth gone.

I did read a lot on your blog last night. I'm sorry things are hitting you extra hard lately. I always thank my lucky stars for my healthy children, but I also know that anything can strike at any time and I hope I can have the strength that you do if I ever have to face a similar situation. Like I said, the most important thing you do for Tori is be her Mom and you do a more than fine job of it.

Tori is wearing it today..it is funny. Thanks for reading the blog. I'm feeling a lot better this morning!

I made a Lady and the Tramp Set for Reed's BG. The designs are from Heather and I them -- Thank You Heather! And you received a thank you from the family on their PTR as well.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2822199&page=5

Hard to see, but the fabric I used for Reed's shorts has little paw prints on it. And I've stolen a photo from the family's ptr as well b/c the kids are sooooooo adorable! (My photos aren't the best -- the shirts are all wrinkled).

I love these!! GREAT JOB and they look great on them! I have the stuff ready to make their PJS..I just am nervous to sew for someone else, especially for something important like this. I need to try!

Got a groupon ad in my email just now:
•$15 for $30 worth of fabric, sewing supplies, and machine repairs
•$15 for $35 worth of sewing, quilting, and embroidery classes

Guess who is getting a groupon today!!

 

[smile5sunshine]

First off...Amanda is making small gains every day in her recovery. She's now off the vent and feeding tube, and passed her swallow test, so she can attempt a soft diet. She's been complaining (by drawing letters in the air) that she's hungry...since Friday. Her mom said she's already lost 15 lbs, and it shows. She's got some more movement in all limbs, but will still need extensive rehab. She's now in a lower level ICU, and expects to go to rehab within a few days, but where hasn't been decided yet. It's truly a miracle that the damage wasn't more extensive, her life was saved by millimeters. The coach who was chaperoning the trip was told by EVAC that they make trips to the trampoline play place several times a week.


And my good news, which pales in comparison, is my embroidery unit is fixed!!! I went in on my lunch hour and he had the part in stock and fixed it while I waited. Total price $30.00 Priceless, as far as I was concerned! Now I can finish the rest of my Disney sewing. All I have left is 2 t-shirts that need to be done, anything after that is a bonus.

WOW, I missed what happened with Amanda, but now I am praying that she makes a FULL recovery! Scary, but glad she is improving and doing so much better.

AND YAY about getting your machine fixed and it not costing you an arm and a leg!

What do I want? Besides a good nights sleep? How about some new sewing needles! I don't know what my Marilyn (what I've decided to call my sewing machine) is mad about, but she has snapped one needle and bent two more. And stabbed me in the finger. Now I have no more needles and I was almost done with my project! Darn it!!! I did manage to make Tori an iron shirt. I got the iron on at Joann's this weekend. It says "Daddy did my hair." The kids thought it was so funny "because Tori has no hair!!!" LOL.


Our news of the night....Tori lost her OTHER front tooth! She looks so cute. That reminds me, I better go make sure the tooth fairy visits her!!

Look at this face!!

My guess is that Marilyn is mad because she WANTS A BREAK!!!! You've been sewing up such a storm that I'm sure she is downright TIRED!

The "my daddy did my hair" shirt sounds HILARIOUS! I can't wait to see a pic of it!

And HURRAY for Tori loosing her tooth!

And Diane, I also need to let you know I am finished with my teacher totes and school doesn't let out until June 15! I fell so "Dianish" for getting something done early! (Never mind the piano teacher's isn't even started and I need that on by June 8 )

Hurray for getting all the tote bags done! (well, ALMOST all the bags.... )

That will teach me not to log in for a few days. Everyone has been chatting. We had some tenants move out this weekend so we need to get our unit cleaned and ready, still need to make 15 more shirts and work at my "real" job all in 21 days....

WOO HOO for only 21 more days! it sounds like it's going to be SUPER busy for you, but FX you get everything you need, done! I hope you are able re-rent out your place quickly.

I made a Lady and the Tramp Set for Reed's BG. The designs are from Heather and I them -- Thank You Heather! And you received a thank you from the family on their PTR as well.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2822199&page=5

Hard to see, but the fabric I used for Reed's shorts has little paw prints on it. And I've stolen a photo from the family's ptr as well b/c the kids are sooooooo adorable! (My photos aren't the best -- the shirts are all wrinkled).

I LOVE this set! and Oh my word, could those children BE any cuter! Great job!



I managed to do some "selfish sewing" last night and made me a pair of pj pants from some silky fabric I purchased on clearance. They are wearable but I need to work on the fit of my pattern more (I self drafted the pattern off of an existing pair of PJ pants). They are currently in the wash, so pictures later.

Sunshine

 

[4monkeys]

There is truly WTMTQ!!!! Catching up.. I think..

PurpleEars Love everything as always. I know I have seen your customs for adults before.. but needed to say I LOVE THEM all again!!! Not sure that they would like right on me, but still LOVE them!!

TinkerbelleMom Somehow I missed the post about Amanda. I am so sorry to have read that. It is so scary, we have a trampoline in our backyard, and reading stories like this make me regret the decision to get one (although it was 10 years ago)

So glad she is doing so well! Praying her recovery continues to go in a positive direction!! She may have a long road, but it sounds like things are at least positive!

TeamTori How cute is Tori without those 2 teeth. My 5 3/4 year old (as he tells me everytime I say 5yo) hasn't lost one tooth!! She is precious. I can NOT wait to see the shirt about Daddy doing her hair!! You have been a busy bee getting things done. Everything looks great. Love the Dr. Seuss skirt. I actually, want to find that material (VBAndrea told me where to look locally) to make my littlest and ALlison some shorts. Keep up the great sewing. I completely understand how therapeutic it is, it has been my therapy lately, too!!

VBAndrea I had the pleasure of seeing Reed's BG outfits in person.. and the pictures just don't do them justice! They are gorgeous, and the kids in them... priceless!

Thanks for continuing to inspire me. My Emroidery Machine is supposed to arrive tomorrow!! Much to my surprise!! I delayed ordering my thread because I figured I had time... but DID NOT! Oh well.. Super excited either way!

Getting overwhelmed... My ticker says we have little time to finish getting ready for our trip!! LOTs to do!! WOO HOO

 

[Teamtori]

Ok you sewing specialists..help me plan!!

I'm trying to map out the outfits for each day. This is just for Jon, Tori and Dom. DH doesn't want Disney outfits and I'm sure I won't have time to make anything for me.

So here's what I got (not sure what order we are doing the parks, so this is just day by day)

Day 1: Travel/GKTW. I wanted to do some kind of wish trip/travel something, but no ideas yet.

Day 2: Disney MK: Tori is going in her snow white outfit, Boys in their Princess Protection Agency shirts. Unless I make a better outfit for Tori. But it is going to be hot and I want her to be comfortable and she won't be comfortable in a princess dress I don't think, especially with her port etc.

Day 3: Disney Hollywood Studios/Animal Kingdom....no idea. Maybe Toy Story since they all like that? Isn't Toy Story at Hollywood Studios?

Day 4: Universal Studios. No idea.

Day 5: Universal Studios: No idea.

Day 6: Sea World. I have some cute appliques for this one so I think I'm ok.

Day 7: GKTW/Go home. I'm thinking maybe reusing Tori's biker Mickey outfit and the boys matching Big Bro shirts for the way home?

I also want to make a Christmas outfit for the GKTW party.

And I wanted to do pjs for when the Mayor tucks them in, but now I'm looking at this list and I've got:

18 outfits to make!!!!

Oh my gosh.

Who has some good suggestions, especially for Universal studios?!

 

[VBAndrea]

Ok you sewing specialists..help me plan!!

I'm trying to map out the outfits for each day. This is just for Jon, Tori and Dom. DH doesn't want Disney outfits and I'm sure I won't have time to make anything for me.

So here's what I got (not sure what order we are doing the parks, so this is just day by day)

Day 1: Travel/GKTW. I wanted to do some kind of wish trip/travel something, but no ideas yet.

Day 2: Disney MK: Tori is going in her snow white outfit, Boys in their Princess Protection Agency shirts. Unless I make a better outfit for Tori. But it is going to be hot and I want her to be comfortable and she won't be comfortable in a princess dress I don't think, especially with her port etc.

Day 3: Disney Hollywood Studios/Animal Kingdom....no idea. Maybe Toy Story since they all like that? Isn't Toy Story at Hollywood Studios?

Day 4: Universal Studios. No idea.

Day 5: Universal Studios: No idea.

Day 6: Sea World. I have some cute appliques for this one so I think I'm ok.

Day 7: GKTW/Go home. I'm thinking maybe reusing Tori's biker Mickey outfit and the boys matching Big Bro shirts for the way home?

I also want to make a Christmas outfit for the GKTW party.

And I wanted to do pjs for when the Mayor tucks them in, but now I'm looking at this list and I've got:

18 outfits to make!!!!

Oh my gosh.

Who has some good suggestions, especially for Universal studios?!

Really quick cuz I just came down to the computer to check the color for an applique... I'll get back later with more ideas..

but doesn't Universal have Cat in the Hat? You're all set for Tori for one of the days and make the boys Thing 1 and Thing 2 t-shirts to coordinate.

Be back later -- do you have a ptr? Please post me the link if you do.