Queen of Cumberland
Earning My Ears
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- Mar 27, 2012
Well, I'm not sure if I did that right, but hopefully I have. I think I need to reread page 1.
Ok, I hope this works, I've never posted a picture before (a night of firsts.)
Ok, I realize this is way amateur compared to the rest of you, but, I MADE IT!!!
I'm feeling very pleased with myself, it's a reuseable snack bag (if you couldn't tell .)
It only took me 2 tries to do it.
I love the new Figment bag. Figment is my husband's favorite character! Your fabric choices are wonderful, like usual!
I'm particularly fond of the Figment bag and wallet and would love to make one for myself. Are you willing to give particulars: fabric, patterns used,ect.... Very, very nice.
As an empty nester with no kids or grandkids to sew for yet, I guess I can put a little time in for myself!
Enjoy your day!
Dorine does bags with her own pattern and does all her appliques by hand. A few people have made similar bags with the Two Zip Hipster pattern from Dog Under My Desk. You can find that pattern on etsy and also on her own website. I've sewn a couple of them and the pattern comes together very easily. I haven't done a coin purse or wallet like Dorine has made but you can check on the Picklepie website for their in the hoop zippered pouches.
Here is my first custom for our August vacation - it's Farbenmix "Uli" top and skort with Heather Sue's Pooh cuties. Gracie insisted on wearing it today, but she wasn't happy with the temperature when we stepped outside for a picture!
I had a productive day yesterday and also made this top for myself - it's not on my Disney list, but it's quick and will be cute for work with a different skirt or pants. (Butterick 5356)
I'm off for Spring Break this week, so I am hoping to get a good start on my Disney sewing, but unfortunately I need to knock out some extra (boring) on the side non-sewing work so I can avoid spending Disney money on car maintenance! At least I can write test questions while I babysit the embroidery machine. I made about $150 while stitching out the Pooh appliques. (Diane, I know I still need to test that last one for you - will get to that probably tomorrow!)
Wow I need an embroidery machine! How cool are all these designs?! I am new to sewing, have to get a picture of my youngests quilt on here somehow.. Finally finished cutting the fabric for DS's quilt and starting the endless piecework. I have so much fabric and so many ideas, its hard to find time to sew, and my machine/workstation is in my bedroom- DH works nights so is often napping before he goes in. By the time he leaves for work, I am falling asleep BUT I have some Disney fabric and ideas galore now!
My oldest DD wants me to show her how to sew (what little I know) so we are setting up Friday evening lessons...figure I have a better chance of staying up late when I dont have to be up for work at 6am the next day
Keep the designs coming- I LOVE this thread!
Well we're leaving in a month and 3 days....so any moment now my "under pressure" feeling should kick in, right? It's a 9day trip, 4kids and all i've sewn is their star wars shirts!!! I've gotta get moving!
What's everyone doing for the mermaid package at PL? I originally had pirate themed outfits planned, but since the mermaids are back, the girls want that package instead. I really don't want anything ariel. Maybe Minnie as a mermaid. Has anyone seen a design for that? It feels wrong to just do a regular plain mermaid.........
Ok gotta get off the computer and start sewing something!!
Here are pictures of what I have been working on recently - the pioneer dress and pinafore. I used the Carla C portrait peasant dress pattern and it was a dream to use! For the pinafore, I used vintage instructions as to how to do it.
I am very happy how they turned out and I will definitely be using the Carla C pattern again!
I have been hanging around since the last thread halfway through (I did go back & read about 60 pgs of that one too!) & I love everything everyone does! I got my first machine a few weeks ago for my bday & I have finished my first project! It's for my youngest daughter (3) whom wants to be minnie mouse when asked what she wants to be when she grows up!
sorry that is so big! I will have to read over the photo posting guidelines up front again! I learned that bias tape is NOT my best friend while making this
WOW, I just read through over a week of post/photos...haven't figured out the multi-quoting...
mprender- the Dumbo Outfit is so cute...I can't before someone didn't buy it.
Smile5sunshire...love the Eater outfits on your kiddos and the outfit with the flower on the shirt...I'll have to try one of those flowers.
D -- Love your Figment bag!! Patience does look a little scary...don't think I've seen a button hole maker like that one Sorry about Rufus...MM is so cute.
Sandi S - Pooh & friends outfit is so cute...dd looks like she is freezing.
teacher 1717 - good job on your first project.
4 monkeys - cute bags....
So many folks I was trying to remember....so if I forgot anyone by name...there were alot of super cute outfits.
Can't remember who had the shirt pattern - Butterick 5356.... I started to cut out a See & Sew B5345 this morning....I haven't made anything for myself in a long time so I can't wait to see how it comes out...
Sheila
Here is my first custom for our August vacation - it's Farbenmix "Uli" top and skort with Heather Sue's Pooh cuties. Gracie insisted on wearing it today, but she wasn't happy with the temperature when we stepped outside for a picture!
I had a productive day yesterday and also made this top for myself - it's not on my Disney list, but it's quick and will be cute for work with a different skirt or pants. (Butterick 5356)
I'm off for Spring Break this week, so I am hoping to get a good start on my Disney sewing, but unfortunately I need to knock out some extra (boring) on the side non-sewing work so I can avoid spending Disney money on car maintenance! At least I can write test questions while I babysit the embroidery machine. I made about $150 while stitching out the Pooh appliques. (Diane, I know I still need to test that last one for you - will get to that probably tomorrow!)
DD is 5 today and I gave her this (among a few other things):
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I'm loving all the creativity on this board!
I'm particularly fond of the Figment bag and wallet and would love to make one for myself. Are you willing to give particulars: fabric, patterns used,ect.... Very, very nice.
As an empty nester with no kids or grandkids to sew for yet, I guess I can put a little time in for myself!
Enjoy your day!
Morning Sewers!
My mother in law made pirate outfits for my girls for our disney trip in 2 weeks (april 23). Can anyone point me in a direction or place where I can have Mickey pirate appliques on them? I have to get them back though by next Saturday. I am near Detroit.
I have been lurking awhile here.. but I dont have enough messages to PM folks or post images and am running out of time.
I will try and respond more to others to get my post count up.
(the outfits are tiered tank dresses with red solid, pirate print, and polka dot fabric with matching bloomers - I want the red solid part to have an applique)
Ok, I hope this works, I've never posted a picture before (a night of firsts.)
Ok, I realize this is way amateur compared to the rest of you, but, I MADE IT!!!
I'm feeling very pleased with myself, it's a reuseable snack bag (if you couldn't tell .)
It only took me 2 tries to do it.
Oh- I almost forgot, I can share my latest bag, since the person I made it for has received it... For those of you following along in my TR - sorry you have to see it twice...
It's very similar to another Figment UPB I've done...
Front:
Back:
And the zip wallet
D~
We went away for the weekend, so I am quite a bit behind on the posts. I will have to go back and read later once the kiddos are in bed. We weren't supposed to come home until later today, but ended up leaving yesterday since Allison is still sick and her GI dr wanted to see her this morning. I managaed to finish 2 more bags. I made one for Allison and Skye for our trip in June. SO excited!!
My moms Joanns in MD donated almost 3 yards of the flannel print for us to make pillowcases for GKTW. That's in addition to the ones they are making!!
Off to make dinner!! Enjoyed looking at the pictures on this page. Great job!
I haven't shared anything in awhile (heck, I haven't made much of anything in awhile - I've had strep throat 4 times since the end of January and I'm having my tonsils removed in May). Anyway, here's DD' birthday outfit (I made the tiara, too).
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I love your bags. Always so beautiful.It's very similar to another Figment UPB I've done...
Front:
Back:
Inside:
And the zip wallet
D~
Ok my mom wanted me to clarify, the donation didn't come from joanns but from the sewing guild of the bel air mryland joann fabrics. Sorry for the confusion!
Ok, I hope this works, I've never posted a picture before (a night of firsts.)
Ok, I realize this is way amateur compared to the rest of you, but, I MADE IT!!!
I'm feeling very pleased with myself, it's a reuseable snack bag (if you couldn't tell .)
It only took me 2 tries to do it.
Here is my first custom for our August vacation - it's Farbenmix "Uli" top and skort with Heather Sue's Pooh cuties. Gracie insisted on wearing it today, but she wasn't happy with the temperature when we stepped outside for a picture!
I had a productive day yesterday and also made this top for myself - it's not on my Disney list, but it's quick and will be cute for work with a different skirt or pants. (Butterick 5356)
I'm off for Spring Break this week, so I am hoping to get a good start on my Disney sewing, but unfortunately I need to knock out some extra (boring) on the side non-sewing work so I can avoid spending Disney money on car maintenance! At least I can write test questions while I babysit the embroidery machine. I made about $150 while stitching out the Pooh appliques. (Diane, I know I still need to test that last one for you - will get to that probably tomorrow!)
I have been hanging around since the last thread halfway through (I did go back & read about 60 pgs of that one too!) & I love everything everyone does! I got my first machine a few weeks ago for my bday & I have finished my first project! It's for my youngest daughter (3) whom wants to be minnie mouse when asked what she wants to be when she grows up!
sorry that is so big! I will have to read over the photo posting guidelines up front again! I learned that bias tape is NOT my best friend while making this!
PurpleEars - I love your outfits! You are inspiring me to finally start sewing for myself (which is a new thing as I have onl really sewn for others).
Here are pictures of what I have been working on recently - the pioneer dress and pinafore. I used the Carla C portrait peasant dress pattern and it was a dream to use! For the pinafore, I used vintage instructions as to how to do it.
I am very happy how they turned out and I will definitely be using the Carla C pattern again!
Wow I need an embroidery machine! How cool are all these designs?! I am new to sewing, have to get a picture of my youngests quilt on here somehow.. Finally finished cutting the fabric for DS's quilt and starting the endless piecework. I have so much fabric and so many ideas, its hard to find time to sew, and my machine/workstation is in my bedroom- DH works nights so is often napping before he goes in. By the time he leaves for work, I am falling asleep BUT I have some Disney fabric and ideas galore now!
My oldest DD wants me to show her how to sew (what little I know) so we are setting up Friday evening lessons...figure I have a better chance of staying up late when I dont have to be up for work at 6am the next day
Keep the designs coming- I LOVE this thread!
Here's what I've been working on lately. First youngest DS requested a Scooby Doo shirt. He's not too much into the bowling shirt anymore, says he doesn't like buttons, so I let him pick them out.
Then I made a car organizer. This one is for older DS's side of the car. I will make a similar one for younger DS. I took one pic inside so you can see it better and one from inside the car.
Here's what I've been working on lately. First youngest DS requested a Scooby Doo shirt. He's not too much into the bowling shirt anymore, says he doesn't like buttons, so I let him pick them out.
Then I made a car organizer. This one is for older DS's side of the car. I will make a similar one for younger DS. I took one pic inside so you can see it better and one from inside the car.
DMGeurts - love your figment bag! I have read your PTR and am currently reading your TR. My dd loves your AG outfits and has been encouraging me to make her some for her dolls.
Here are pictures of what I have been working on recently - the pioneer dress and pinafore. I used the Carla C portrait peasant dress pattern and it was a dream to use! For the pinafore, I used vintage instructions as to how to do it.
I am very happy how they turned out and I will definitely be using the Carla C pattern again!
This Figment bag is great and I just loved the backstory for it! So glad you got to play a part in something so special.
Sunshine
Here's what I've been working on lately. First youngest DS requested a Scooby Doo shirt. He's not too much into the bowling shirt anymore, says he doesn't like buttons, so I let him pick them out.
Then I made a car organizer. This one is for older DS's side of the car. I will make a similar one for younger DS. I took one pic inside so you can see it better and one from inside the car.
Oh my! So many lovely things posted. I have to figure out how to quotes multiple pictures. But, I loved EVERYTHING! The figment bad is amazing and I really loved the plaid pooh outfit. The car organizer was a fab idea and the scooby shirt is super cute.
THanks for all the support! I used the same fabric to make 2 additional snack bags (in different sizes) and a cloth napkin. I want to attempt some type of pattern tomorrow. I'm going to look at some of the links I discovered (from the dis) and see what looks not so hard. I'm off all week on spring break, so I have time to play around. I bought a bunch of clearance fabric at wal-mart, so I feel like I can mess it up and not stress (too much )
Ok, on to dumb sewing questions...
1) how do you cut out the fabric straight? Is that what I need a rotarty cutter for? I already have the self-healing mat. THe rotary citter was on my list, but I kind of left the list home and had to wing my supplies
2) When sewing, is there anything I can do to ensure that I am sewing in a straight line?? It is just a matter of practice and patience? My little snack bags are ok, but it looks like a drunk person sewed the seams on the napkin!!!
Welcome to the group! Your Minnie dress is a wonderful first project. And I love that she wants to be Minnie Mouse when she grows up!I have been hanging around since the last thread halfway through (I did go back & read about 60 pgs of that one too!) & I love everything everyone does! I got my first machine a few weeks ago for my bday & I have finished my first project! It's for my youngest daughter (3) whom wants to be minnie mouse when asked what she wants to be when she grows up!
sorry that is so big! I will have to read over the photo posting guidelines up front again! I learned that bias tape is NOT my best friend while making this!
Excellent job on the pioneer dress. The peasant dress was perfect for it! I love all of CarlaC's patterns!
I am still waiting for you to draft your pattern so that we can buy it! I always love how your bags turn out!I saw that Diane already answered you... Welcome and thanks for the compliment. Diane is right, the pattern that she told you about is very similar to mine... there are quite a few construction details that are different - but for the most part, it's the same. As far as the fabrics I used - it was just some that I had laying around, I know the striped one is OOP - I haven't been able to find anymore of it. So that will probably be my last bag with that fabric, unless I get lucky
D~
The Scooby Doo shirt is great! I love the bone shaped buttons. They are perfect for it! The car organizer is a wonderful idea. I had those when my girls were younger and it did help keep the car much neater.Here's what I've been working on lately. First youngest DS requested a Scooby Doo shirt. He's not too much into the bowling shirt anymore, says he doesn't like buttons, so I let him pick them out.
Then I made a car organizer.
Now I can't wait to see what bag you make!Thanks Diane and D~ for the information! I appreciate your help and willingness to share.
Good idea to buy the clearance fabric that you don't mind messing up some! So for your questions:I bought a bunch of clearance fabric at wal-mart, so I feel like I can mess it up and not stress (too much )
Ok, on to dumb sewing questions...
1) how do you cut out the fabric straight? Is that what I need a rotarty cutter for? I already have the self-healing mat. THe rotary citter was on my list, but I kind of left the list home and had to wing my supplies
2) When sewing, is there anything I can do to ensure that I am sewing in a straight line?? It is just a matter of practice and patience? My little snack bags are ok, but it looks like a drunk person sewed the seams on the napkin!!!
Anyway, I have a question... I'm using CarlaC's bowling shirt pattern... how important is the lining? I plan to use it for the sleeves but I'd like to skip it for the body. The bowlings shirts that were made for the boys for DD's wish trip a few years ago didn't have a lining but the fabric was much sturdier than the very light fabric I'm using. Do most of you use a lining? Should I with very light weight fabric? (Before this weekend I've only ever made furry costumes so I get very nervous right now with cutting and making sure my seams are even... when making a big furry dog or eeyore costume it never really mattered....)
Hey everyone. Well, I started making my first custom disney clothes this past weekend. So far, so good. I have two dresses made for DD and I'm now working on bowling shirts for the boys and a matching top for DD. (I'll post pics once I'm done these last three, I promise). I swear though, these bowlings shirts are going to kill me. It took me hours last night just to cut the fabric and I thought I'd have several hours to sew today and I ended up spending most of it working on the stripes on the front LOL. They're coming together nicely but I'm SLOW! Anyway, I have a question... I'm using CarlaC's bowling shirt pattern... how important is the lining? I plan to use it for the sleeves but I'd like to skip it for the body. The bowlings shirts that were made for the boys for DD's wish trip a few years ago didn't have a lining but the fabric was much sturdier than the very light fabric I'm using. Do most of you use a lining? Should I with very light weight fabric? (Before this weekend I've only ever made furry costumes so I get very nervous right now with cutting and making sure my seams are even... when making a big furry dog or eeyore costume it never really mattered....)
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I am still waiting for you to draft your pattern so that we can buy it! I always love how your bags turn out
Then I made a car organizer. This one is for older DS's side of the car. I will make a similar one for younger DS. I took one pic inside so you can see it better and one from inside the car.
Oh my! So many lovely things posted. I have to figure out how to quotes multiple pictures. But, I loved EVERYTHING! The figment bad is amazing and I really loved the plaid pooh outfit. The car organizer was a fab idea and the scooby shirt is super cute.
THanks for all the support! I used the same fabric to make 2 additional snack bags (in different sizes) and a cloth napkin. I want to attempt some type of pattern tomorrow. I'm going to look at some of the links I discovered (from the dis) and see what looks not so hard. I'm off all week on spring break, so I have time to play around. I bought a bunch of clearance fabric at wal-mart, so I feel like I can mess it up and not stress (too much )
Ok, on to dumb sewing questions...
1) how do you cut out the fabric straight? Is that what I need a rotarty cutter for? I already have the self-healing mat. THe rotary citter was on my list, but I kind of left the list home and had to wing my supplies
2) When sewing, is there anything I can do to ensure that I am sewing in a straight line?? It is just a matter of practice and patience? My little snack bags are ok, but it looks like a drunk person sewed the seams on the napkin!!!
Hey everyone. Well, I started making my first custom disney clothes this past weekend. So far, so good. I have two dresses made for DD and I'm now working on bowling shirts for the boys and a matching top for DD. (I'll post pics once I'm done these last three, I promise). I swear though, these bowlings shirts are going to kill me. It took me hours last night just to cut the fabric and I thought I'd have several hours to sew today and I ended up spending most of it working on the stripes on the front LOL. They're coming together nicely but I'm SLOW! Anyway, I have a question... I'm using CarlaC's bowling shirt pattern... how important is the lining? I plan to use it for the sleeves but I'd like to skip it for the body. The bowlings shirts that were made for the boys for DD's wish trip a few years ago didn't have a lining but the fabric was much sturdier than the very light fabric I'm using. Do most of you use a lining? Should I with very light weight fabric? (Before this weekend I've only ever made furry costumes so I get very nervous right now with cutting and making sure my seams are even... when making a big furry dog or eeyore costume it never really mattered....)
So much fabulousness! I'm not sure how on earth I got 5 pages behind though I'm still trying to figure out this "new to me" computer though . . . so I'll blame it on that :surfweb
Here's what I've been working on lately. First youngest DS requested a Scooby Doo shirt. He's not too much into the bowling shirt anymore, says he doesn't like buttons, so I let him pick them out.
Then I made a car organizer. This one is for older DS's side of the car. I will make a similar one for younger DS. I took one pic inside so you can see it better and one from inside the car.
Oh my! So many lovely things posted. I have to figure out how to quotes multiple pictures. But, I loved EVERYTHING! The figment bad is amazing and I really loved the plaid pooh outfit. The car organizer was a fab idea and the scooby shirt is super cute.
THanks for all the support! I used the same fabric to make 2 additional snack bags (in different sizes) and a cloth napkin. I want to attempt some type of pattern tomorrow. I'm going to look at some of the links I discovered (from the dis) and see what looks not so hard. I'm off all week on spring break, so I have time to play around. I bought a bunch of clearance fabric at wal-mart, so I feel like I can mess it up and not stress (too much )
Ok, on to dumb sewing questions...
1) how do you cut out the fabric straight? Is that what I need a rotarty cutter for? I already have the self-healing mat. THe rotary citter was on my list, but I kind of left the list home and had to wing my supplies
2) When sewing, is there anything I can do to ensure that I am sewing in a straight line?? It is just a matter of practice and patience? My little snack bags are ok, but it looks like a drunk person sewed the seams on the napkin!!!
Hey everyone. Well, I started making my first custom disney clothes this past weekend. So far, so good. I have two dresses made for DD and I'm now working on bowling shirts for the boys and a matching top for DD. (I'll post pics once I'm done these last three, I promise). I swear though, these bowlings shirts are going to kill me. It took me hours last night just to cut the fabric and I thought I'd have several hours to sew today and I ended up spending most of it working on the stripes on the front LOL. They're coming together nicely but I'm SLOW! Anyway, I have a question... I'm using CarlaC's bowling shirt pattern... how important is the lining? I plan to use it for the sleeves but I'd like to skip it for the body. The bowlings shirts that were made for the boys for DD's wish trip a few years ago didn't have a lining but the fabric was much sturdier than the very light fabric I'm using. Do most of you use a lining? Should I with very light weight fabric? (Before this weekend I've only ever made furry costumes so I get very nervous right now with cutting and making sure my seams are even... when making a big furry dog or eeyore costume it never really mattered....)
Just adorable! I especially love the plaid patchwork -- I think I like it so much b/c my dh detests plaid so my kids never get anything made with plaid so that when I see something so cute with it I adore it! And your dd looks really sweet in the outfit. Your shirt is great too.Here is my first custom for our August vacation - it's Farbenmix "Uli" top and skort with Heather Sue's Pooh cuties. Gracie insisted on wearing it today, but she wasn't happy with the temperature when we stepped outside for a picture!
I had a productive day yesterday and also made this top for myself - it's not on my Disney list, but it's quick and will be cute for work with a different skirt or pants. (Butterick 5356)
I'm off for Spring Break this week, so I am hoping to get a good start on my Disney sewing, but unfortunately I need to knock out some extra (boring) on the side non-sewing work so I can avoid spending Disney money on car maintenance! At least I can write test questions while I babysit the embroidery machine. I made about $150 while stitching out the Pooh appliques. (Diane, I know I still need to test that last one for you - will get to that probably tomorrow!)
Really cute! You will find bias tape much easier to work with on straight lines. We like big pictures too -- but the only way I know to thumbnail them with quoting is if they are posted via photobucket, so I often leave the pics out when quoting if I can't thumbnail them.I have been hanging around since the last thread halfway through (I did go back & read about 60 pgs of that one too!) & I love everything everyone does! I got my first machine a few weeks ago for my bday & I have finished my first project! It's for my youngest daughter (3) whom wants to be minnie mouse when asked what she wants to be when she grows up!
sorry that is so big! I will have to read over the photo posting guidelines up front again! I learned that bias tape is NOT my best friend while making this!
That turned out perfect!!!! I hesitated on buying on that pattern of Carla's and I have used it so many times since I actually did buy it -- it goes together so quickly.Here are pictures of what I have been working on recently - the pioneer dress and pinafore. I used the Carla C portrait peasant dress pattern and it was a dream to use! For the pinafore, I used vintage instructions as to how to do it.
I am very happy how they turned out and I will definitely be using the Carla C pattern again!
Great bowling shirt and fabulous car organizer -- I really need to make those for my car since the back seat often looks like a toy shop.Here's what I've been working on lately. First youngest DS requested a Scooby Doo shirt. He's not too much into the bowling shirt anymore, says he doesn't like buttons, so I let him pick them out.
Then I made a car organizer. This one is for older DS's side of the car. I will make a similar one for younger DS. I took one pic inside so you can see it better and one from inside the car.
I think everyone has already answered, but I agree -- use a rotary cutter and a straight edge on your mat. And for the straight lines you can line up with the edge of your foot (usually works for 1/4" seams) or markings on your plate. Sometimes if I'm sewing or serging something odd I will use a piece of painter's tape on my machine to mark it.Oh my! So many lovely things posted. I have to figure out how to quotes multiple pictures. But, I loved EVERYTHING! The figment bad is amazing and I really loved the plaid pooh outfit. The car organizer was a fab idea and the scooby shirt is super cute.
THanks for all the support! I used the same fabric to make 2 additional snack bags (in different sizes) and a cloth napkin. I want to attempt some type of pattern tomorrow. I'm going to look at some of the links I discovered (from the dis) and see what looks not so hard. I'm off all week on spring break, so I have time to play around. I bought a bunch of clearance fabric at wal-mart, so I feel like I can mess it up and not stress (too much )
Ok, on to dumb sewing questions...
1) how do you cut out the fabric straight? Is that what I need a rotarty cutter for? I already have the self-healing mat. THe rotary citter was on my list, but I kind of left the list home and had to wing my supplies
2) When sewing, is there anything I can do to ensure that I am sewing in a straight line?? It is just a matter of practice and patience? My little snack bags are ok, but it looks like a drunk person sewed the seams on the napkin!!!
I make my unlined -- I started lining them with muslin but it really is a waste of time and money -- they even look nicer unlined.Hey everyone. Well, I started making my first custom disney clothes this past weekend. So far, so good. I have two dresses made for DD and I'm now working on bowling shirts for the boys and a matching top for DD. (I'll post pics once I'm done these last three, I promise). I swear though, these bowlings shirts are going to kill me. It took me hours last night just to cut the fabric and I thought I'd have several hours to sew today and I ended up spending most of it working on the stripes on the front LOL. They're coming together nicely but I'm SLOW! Anyway, I have a question... I'm using CarlaC's bowling shirt pattern... how important is the lining? I plan to use it for the sleeves but I'd like to skip it for the body. The bowlings shirts that were made for the boys for DD's wish trip a few years ago didn't have a lining but the fabric was much sturdier than the very light fabric I'm using. Do most of you use a lining? Should I with very light weight fabric? (Before this weekend I've only ever made furry costumes so I get very nervous right now with cutting and making sure my seams are even... when making a big furry dog or eeyore costume it never really mattered....)
She had at one time talked about it but since someone found the other pattern I think she may have decided not to draft it -- they really appear similar. You can always tweak any pattern a bit to get pockets where you'd like and such. You could also ask D if she has the other pattern -- she very may since she said there were construction differences. I know D's bags get rave reviews and she does a very professional job with everything. I think a lot of people that sew order from her anyway.Is there even the slightest possibility that D~ will draft her pattern? I'm getting excited here.