Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[snubie]

Hi Girls. Just checking in. It's been a stressful day. I wanted to make a Carly bubble for Hannah, for the Sis Boom sale.... but between yesterday and today I have had no time and now Im too stressed and tired.

Yesterday Megan couldnt nap and complained her head hurt.
She went back to the pediatrician who said the hematoma had spread, but was still ambivalent about it. She said they don't usually do CT scans unless odd behavior presents itself- but I'd say crying in her sleep and not being able to nap is off for her, and I said I think we need to do it anyway.
SO...of course the radiologists computers crashed and they couldnt get her in yesterday, so she went to today. DH went with me.

She was very scared, even though I prepped her, Daddy tried first, but he couldnt get her to stop crying and came out to get me and swap kids.. i promised a surprise toy (sunglasses and Tinkerbell doll Wendy brought back from WDW for me) and ice cream if she could just do this (it's a big open machine) I asked her to practice her slow breathing, but she was having a really hard time- finally a tech thought to put sticker up on the machine and asked her to look at the sticker and she could have it when she finished. Then she held my hand and I sang to her and she did a good job.

Our pedi called us at the radiologist to tell us the results- a small area of subdural bleeding and another area about the size of a pin, this means bleeding on the brain. DH did NOT understand thats what it meant- but we learned this later.. My husband kept saying to her "so, no fracture, so she's fine, right?" and the Pediatrician said yes, but suggested we go to see a neurologist to "get any questions we might have answered" My husband said- Nah, I dont have any questions- I said "I DO! and yes, I would like to go"
We waited an hour in the neurologist's office...and he looked at her and showed us the "pictures"
He said the concussion was minor, but the hematoma "bumps up the grade"
Prognosis- monitor her, no running, limit her hopping off things as best we can, no preschool for at least another 10 days until we return with her to have him examine her again.
I'm seriously considering getting a new pediatrician, but it's hard, we have been there since Megan was born. I also don't like that they haven't paid much attention to Hannah's delays- but clearly she is.

I am so sorry my posts lately seem to be all about me and I feel selfish about that. I really do read everything and love seeing everyone's new creations.
To show how stressed I am I made my husband agree to go to the Sis Boom sale today- I promised I would be there only 45 minutes. So we drove all the way to Wilton, only to get to Jennifer's house (Thank you LORD that she wasn't there-she passed us on our way out) Because it doesnt start til TOMORROW!
The only people there were the guys doing the landscaping- I was off by a day.
DH was actually very patient about this wasted trip.

Im so tired I feel like crying. I'm really concerned about Megan, even though the bleeding on the brain is small, I pray it stops and heals and we can keep her safe for the next 2 weeks. She can do NOTHING for the next 2 weeks and it's to be expected she will be uncomfortable for another 2 weeks. This is a 4 year old. My sweet little girl.
Tonight she asked if she could go outside and just stand.
So she did. She stood in front of our front door and was singing (I think to the flowers)

Thanks for letting me write this. I know this is a supportive group.
Please keep her in your prayers.

Nicole - I am so sorry this is all happening right now. Hugs to you and Megan!

I am also finally letting my beloved car go... Mr. Dodge Avenger... new owners are pciking it up tomorrow. I will miss him even though he has been sitting there looking at me for a year. I have put more blood, sweat, tears, and money in that car than I should have. He was broke and I have to let him go...

I just wanted to say that I had a 1998 Dodge Avenger. HATED that car.

Nini, I hope your back only requires physical therapy and that you are feeling relief soon. How sweet to make your Noni an outfit- cant wait to see!
I think I need some coffee myself!
Have fun at your Mother's Day dinner- how sweet of them to think to do something on a different day!


To everyone who posted- WOW- thank you so much, I got up this morning with a clearer mind. I will be changing pediatricians. I really love ours, and I love the nurse there, but more on a personal level. It's hard, my children know them and are comfortable, and it would be nice if DH tuned in, but he gets these neckache/headaches sometimes and it's hard for him to think- apparently he had that yesterday. But he said he didnt expect anything from the pediatrician. I believe part of it is that she should be retired.
...sigh...now to find a new one. I did go to a group practice one time that covers for my Dr and liked them. So many them...

and yes, I'm sure Megan would enjoy some cards in the mail, it will be fun to show her on a map where they come from. I will PM you tweevil and PrincessKell, thank you for the kind offer!
I know having the Doctor (neurologist) tell us she can't run or hop off things made an impact on Megan. She is better at listening and not running.
She is VERY contrary!! For example, I had a little pencil sharpener, I explained it's for sharpening pencils or crayons since we havent had one before. Her response "No it's not" at the doctors we told her "That's called a water cooler" Megan- "No it's not!"
I know she's 4 now, (April 21st!) but I am not used to this know it all attitude....LOL!

Okay- so I am really going to the Sis Boom sale today! and tomorrow....hope to see Stacey there!

I am still planning on being there Friday morning. Will you have Megan and Hannah with you? If so, I will forewarn Lauren NO JUMPING OR RUNNING with Megan. I will try to remember to pack some coloring books or games for the kids.

 

[doccoc2002]

I just found this thread LOVE IT! and I only started to read the first post Now off to read

 

[littlepeppers]

Yesterday Megan couldnt nap and complained her head hurt.
She went back to the pediatrician who said the hematoma had spread, but was still ambivalent about it. She said they don't usually do CT scans unless odd behavior presents itself- but I'd say crying in her sleep and not being able to nap is off for her, and I said I think we need to do it anyway.
SO...of course the radiologists computers crashed and they couldnt get her in yesterday, so she went to today. DH went with me.


I'm seriously considering getting a new pediatrician, but it's hard, we have been there since Megan was born. I also don't like that they haven't paid much attention to Hannah's delays- but clearly she is.

Im so tired I feel like crying. I'm really concerned about Megan, even though the bleeding on the brain is small, I pray it stops and heals and we can keep her safe for the next 2 weeks. She can do NOTHING for the next 2 weeks and it's to be expected she will be uncomfortable for another 2 weeks. This is a 4 year old. My sweet little girl.
Tonight she asked if she could go outside and just stand.
So she did. She stood in front of our front door and was singing (I think to the flowers)

I'm so sorry to hear about Megan. I hope she recovers soon. Staying still for 10 min is so hard for little ones.

I say change peditircians.

We all need to remember that Doctors are HUMAN. A human who went to school to learn a skill.. They will have off days due to personal life issues, illness. Some just aren't good doctors & others are just in it for the check. Treat a doctor like you would a housekeeper. They are service providers. If you don't like their work, get a new one.

We are very lucky out here. Our ped. drives 25 miles to her office & only missed 3 days of work for her own cancer treatments. She is foreign & has a thick accent. I almost left her when DS was a baby b/c I was worried that I couldn't understand her. I wouldn't leave her for the world. She gave us care packages for WDW when DS was little & always sick (fenegrin, unmixed antibiotic). You aren't going to find that anywhere.

Keep looking, the good ones are still out there. Children are too important to keep a service provider just b/c we have been w/ them a long time.

Thoughts & prayers for your family.

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

Hi Girls. Just checking in. It's been a stressful day. I wanted to make a Carly bubble for Hannah, for the Sis Boom sale.... but between yesterday and today I have had no time and now Im too stressed and tired.

Yesterday Megan couldnt nap and complained her head hurt.
She went back to the pediatrician who said the hematoma had spread, but was still ambivalent about it. She said they don't usually do CT scans unless odd behavior presents itself- but I'd say crying in her sleep and not being able to nap is off for her, and I said I think we need to do it anyway.
SO...of course the radiologists computers crashed and they couldnt get her in yesterday, so she went to today. DH went with me.

She was very scared, even though I prepped her, Daddy tried first, but he couldnt get her to stop crying and came out to get me and swap kids.. i promised a surprise toy (sunglasses and Tinkerbell doll Wendy brought back from WDW for me) and ice cream if she could just do this (it's a big open machine) I asked her to practice her slow breathing, but she was having a really hard time- finally a tech thought to put sticker up on the machine and asked her to look at the sticker and she could have it when she finished. Then she held my hand and I sang to her and she did a good job.

Our pedi called us at the radiologist to tell us the results- a small area of subdural bleeding and another area about the size of a pin, this means bleeding on the brain. DH did NOT understand thats what it meant- but we learned this later.. My husband kept saying to her "so, no fracture, so she's fine, right?" and the Pediatrician said yes, but suggested we go to see a neurologist to "get any questions we might have answered" My husband said- Nah, I dont have any questions- I said "I DO! and yes, I would like to go"
We waited an hour in the neurologist's office...and he looked at her and showed us the "pictures"
He said the concussion was minor, but the hematoma "bumps up the grade"
Prognosis- monitor her, no running, limit her hopping off things as best we can, no preschool for at least another 10 days until we return with her to have him examine her again.
I'm seriously considering getting a new pediatrician, but it's hard, we have been there since Megan was born. I also don't like that they haven't paid much attention to Hannah's delays- but clearly she is.

I am so sorry my posts lately seem to be all about me and I feel selfish about that. I really do read everything and love seeing everyone's new creations.
To show how stressed I am I made my husband agree to go to the Sis Boom sale today- I promised I would be there only 45 minutes. So we drove all the way to Wilton, only to get to Jennifer's house (Thank you LORD that she wasn't there-she passed us on our way out) Because it doesnt start til TOMORROW!
The only people there were the guys doing the landscaping- I was off by a day.
DH was actually very patient about this wasted trip.

Im so tired I feel like crying. I'm really concerned about Megan, even though the bleeding on the brain is small, I pray it stops and heals and we can keep her safe for the next 2 weeks. She can do NOTHING for the next 2 weeks and it's to be expected she will be uncomfortable for another 2 weeks. This is a 4 year old. My sweet little girl.
Tonight she asked if she could go outside and just stand.
So she did. She stood in front of our front door and was singing (I think to the flowers)

Thanks for letting me write this. I know this is a supportive group.
Please keep her in your prayers.

I have said many prayers for your little one. May god bless her and ease your fears.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I'm curious if any of you are involved in a fabric co-op, and what your experience has been like. I know I recognize a couple of the names from the one I'm dealing with. I'd just like to know if my experience is typical. You can pm me if you are worried about who might be on the boards.

I've had a mixed experience with those I'm part of. I had to adjust to a lot of unknowns, but once I got past that, I've enjoyed it. I never buy fabric that I "need" right away; it's too easy to go to quilthome, or fabric.com, etc. and still get a good price for something that I need to have all the coordinates of or need soon.

The coops have given me a chance to get hard to find fabric at a good price, and good prices on patterns, too. But you have to keep track of your orderes, keep an eye on what's going on; there's some work involved.

 

[Jaylin]

Hi Girls. Just checking in. It's been a stressful day. I wanted to make a Carly bubble for Hannah, for the Sis Boom sale.... but between yesterday and today I have had no time and now Im too stressed and tired.

Yesterday Megan couldnt nap and complained her head hurt.
She went back to the pediatrician who said the hematoma had spread, but was still ambivalent about it. She said they don't usually do CT scans unless odd behavior presents itself- but I'd say crying in her sleep and not being able to nap is off for her, and I said I think we need to do it anyway.
SO...of course the radiologists computers crashed and they couldnt get her in yesterday, so she went to today. DH went with me.

She was very scared, even though I prepped her, Daddy tried first, but he couldnt get her to stop crying and came out to get me and swap kids.. i promised a surprise toy (sunglasses and Tinkerbell doll Wendy brought back from WDW for me) and ice cream if she could just do this (it's a big open machine) I asked her to practice her slow breathing, but she was having a really hard time- finally a tech thought to put sticker up on the machine and asked her to look at the sticker and she could have it when she finished. Then she held my hand and I sang to her and she did a good job.

Our pedi called us at the radiologist to tell us the results- a small area of subdural bleeding and another area about the size of a pin, this means bleeding on the brain. DH did NOT understand thats what it meant- but we learned this later.. My husband kept saying to her "so, no fracture, so she's fine, right?" and the Pediatrician said yes, but suggested we go to see a neurologist to "get any questions we might have answered" My husband said- Nah, I dont have any questions- I said "I DO! and yes, I would like to go"
We waited an hour in the neurologist's office...and he looked at her and showed us the "pictures"
He said the concussion was minor, but the hematoma "bumps up the grade"
Prognosis- monitor her, no running, limit her hopping off things as best we can, no preschool for at least another 10 days until we return with her to have him examine her again.
I'm seriously considering getting a new pediatrician, but it's hard, we have been there since Megan was born. I also don't like that they haven't paid much attention to Hannah's delays- but clearly she is.

I am so sorry my posts lately seem to be all about me and I feel selfish about that. I really do read everything and love seeing everyone's new creations.
To show how stressed I am I made my husband agree to go to the Sis Boom sale today- I promised I would be there only 45 minutes. So we drove all the way to Wilton, only to get to Jennifer's house (Thank you LORD that she wasn't there-she passed us on our way out) Because it doesnt start til TOMORROW!
The only people there were the guys doing the landscaping- I was off by a day.
DH was actually very patient about this wasted trip.

Im so tired I feel like crying. I'm really concerned about Megan, even though the bleeding on the brain is small, I pray it stops and heals and we can keep her safe for the next 2 weeks. She can do NOTHING for the next 2 weeks and it's to be expected she will be uncomfortable for another 2 weeks. This is a 4 year old. My sweet little girl.
Tonight she asked if she could go outside and just stand.
So she did. She stood in front of our front door and was singing (I think to the flowers)

Thanks for letting me write this. I know this is a supportive group.
Please keep her in your prayers.

Oh, my prayer are for you and Megan. I can't imagine the stress and heartache you are going thru right now. Seeing our kids in pain and not being able to fix it is the worst thing. We are suppose to be super-moms, right....it's stinks being helpless....

And I'm glad your looking around for a new ped. you've got to find someone you are comfortable with and feel confident with. They may not always be right or have all of the answers, but to know that they are doing their best is what would make me feel good with them.

My nephew and his wife had their baby, Henry, on Friday. I couldn't resist making a couple of more gifts.

I made 2 hooded towels and a teeny tiny little pair of in the hoop booties! So cute! Not sure they will be good for anything but a decoration, but that's ok.

Here's a pic:

Love the gifts, I'm a sucker for monkeys & turtles...so cute.

My walmart rant........
My walmart thankfull still has it's fabric department and I love it....the section is wonderful and they always get new stuff in....my problem is that 1/2 the time no one is working there and I can't get anyone to cut anything. The regular woman who works there was complaining that they cut her hours in half, and she hates taking her breaks and lunch because she knows that there are people out there with no one to help them.

Walmart complains that the department doesn't make money, yet yesterday there were 4 people waiting around for someone to come over, and even after I found the assistant mgr and told him we needed help, no one ever came. I waiting for 15 min then had to pick my DD up from school. 3 of us ended up leaving, how can they not understand that they are losing sales....it's not like we can cut the stuff ourselves, if someone's not there they are losing money!!!

Ok, enough ranting!!

 

[littlepeppers]

Walmart complains that the department doesn't make money, yet yesterday there were 4 people waiting around for someone to come over, and even after I found the assistant mgr and told him we needed help, no one ever came. I waiting for 15 min then had to pick my DD up from school. 3 of us ended up leaving, how can they not understand that they are losing sales....it's not like we can cut the stuff ourselves, if someone's not there they are losing money!!!

Ok, enough ranting!!

They are losing $ b/c sewing is a dying art. Most women are too busy to sew these days. Society is changing......so sad. We are so busy that we miss out on the life that is passing us by.

What happened to the DIY movement? Lowes & Home Depot are still making a killing.

I started sewing b/c after I quit working I couldn't afford the boutique clothing that I was used to putting DD in. Not that my sewing is boutique quality yet, but I'm working on it.

 

[Jaylin]

They are losing $ b/c sewing is a dying art. Most women are too busy to sew these days. Society is changing......so sad. We are so busy that we miss out on the life that is passing us by.

What happened to the DIY movement? Lowes & Home Depot are still making a killing.

I started sewing b/c after I quit working I couldn't afford the boutique clothing that I was used to putting DD in. Not that my sewing is boutique quality yet, but I'm working on it.

Yeah, but they are never going to make any money, if no one is working in that department. People will just get frustrated and mad when they have to wait around. It just might be worth spending the extra $ at Joanne's if I have to waste a trip dragging the kids into walmart for no reason. At least at Joanne's I know I can get what I need.

 

[littlepeppers]

Yeah, but they are never going to make any money, if no one is working in that department. People will just get frustrated and mad when they have to wait around. It just might be worth spending the extra $ at Joanne's if I have to waste a trip dragging the kids into walmart for no reason. At least at Joanne's I know I can get what I need.

I wish we had a Joanne's. We only have a Hancocks & their service is about that of walmart. You can get someone to cut it, but no one to ring it up at the register. Who buys for Hancocks anyway? They are out of touch w/ fabric trends. I try to get some things at Hobby Lobby but the fabric is a lower quality.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Hi Girls. Just checking in. It's been a stressful day. I wanted to make a Carly bubble for Hannah, for the Sis Boom sale.... but between yesterday and today I have had no time and now Im too stressed and tired.

Yesterday Megan couldnt nap and complained her head hurt.
She went back to the pediatrician who said the hematoma had spread, but was still ambivalent about it. She said they don't usually do CT scans unless odd behavior presents itself- but I'd say crying in her sleep and not being able to nap is off for her, and I said I think we need to do it anyway.
SO...of course the radiologists computers crashed and they couldnt get her in yesterday, so she went to today. DH went with me.

She was very scared, even though I prepped her, Daddy tried first, but he couldnt get her to stop crying and came out to get me and swap kids.. i promised a surprise toy (sunglasses and Tinkerbell doll Wendy brought back from WDW for me) and ice cream if she could just do this (it's a big open machine) I asked her to practice her slow breathing, but she was having a really hard time- finally a tech thought to put sticker up on the machine and asked her to look at the sticker and she could have it when she finished. Then she held my hand and I sang to her and she did a good job.

Our pedi called us at the radiologist to tell us the results- a small area of subdural bleeding and another area about the size of a pin, this means bleeding on the brain. DH did NOT understand thats what it meant- but we learned this later.. My husband kept saying to her "so, no fracture, so she's fine, right?" and the Pediatrician said yes, but suggested we go to see a neurologist to "get any questions we might have answered" My husband said- Nah, I dont have any questions- I said "I DO! and yes, I would like to go"
We waited an hour in the neurologist's office...and he looked at her and showed us the "pictures"
He said the concussion was minor, but the hematoma "bumps up the grade"
Prognosis- monitor her, no running, limit her hopping off things as best we can, no preschool for at least another 10 days until we return with her to have him examine her again.
I'm seriously considering getting a new pediatrician, but it's hard, we have been there since Megan was born. I also don't like that they haven't paid much attention to Hannah's delays- but clearly she is.

I am so sorry my posts lately seem to be all about me and I feel selfish about that. I really do read everything and love seeing everyone's new creations.
To show how stressed I am I made my husband agree to go to the Sis Boom sale today- I promised I would be there only 45 minutes. So we drove all the way to Wilton, only to get to Jennifer's house (Thank you LORD that she wasn't there-she passed us on our way out) Because it doesnt start til TOMORROW!
The only people there were the guys doing the landscaping- I was off by a day.
DH was actually very patient about this wasted trip.

Im so tired I feel like crying. I'm really concerned about Megan, even though the bleeding on the brain is small, I pray it stops and heals and we can keep her safe for the next 2 weeks. She can do NOTHING for the next 2 weeks and it's to be expected she will be uncomfortable for another 2 weeks. This is a 4 year old. My sweet little girl.
Tonight she asked if she could go outside and just stand.
So she did. She stood in front of our front door and was singing (I think to the flowers)

Thanks for letting me write this. I know this is a supportive group.
Please keep her in your prayers.

I am a nurse. Was actually a pediatric nurse for a long time. Unfortunately you do need to switch physicians. It is just time. I don't see how you will eveer feel comfortable returning there for any bumps or scrapes or well checks and feel 100% confident in this pediatricians decisions. Its okay to switch. Dosent' make you a bad person. They won't hold it against you, or even ask you probably.

While no physical activity can be extreme, there are some things perhaps you could do since the weather is nicer? I'm not sure where you live? Sidewalk chalk, bird watching adventures, long walks on the beach, playing in the sand. My oldest son had a severe concussion from a sports accident a couple of years ago. He was on strict physical activity limits, but could walk, could swim in the shallow end of a pool if someone was with him, and he learned how to draw. i know its tougher with a 4 year old, but it might just be a time to think out of the box. Start a garden, vegetables or flowers or the simple potato on toothpicks in the windowsill. Check out in your area if there are any museums, lots of librairies have summer reading presentations.

I hope your daughter feels better soon. Try to relax if you can. The more relaxed and positive you are, the better she will be.

 

[angel23321]

Hi Girls. Just checking in. It's been a stressful day. I wanted to make a Carly bubble for Hannah, for the Sis Boom sale.... but between yesterday and today I have had no time and now Im too stressed and tired.

Yesterday Megan couldnt nap and complained her head hurt.
She went back to the pediatrician who said the hematoma had spread, but was still ambivalent about it. She said they don't usually do CT scans unless odd behavior presents itself- but I'd say crying in her sleep and not being able to nap is off for her, and I said I think we need to do it anyway.
SO...of course the radiologists computers crashed and they couldnt get her in yesterday, so she went to today. DH went with me.

She was very scared, even though I prepped her, Daddy tried first, but he couldnt get her to stop crying and came out to get me and swap kids.. i promised a surprise toy (sunglasses and Tinkerbell doll Wendy brought back from WDW for me) and ice cream if she could just do this (it's a big open machine) I asked her to practice her slow breathing, but she was having a really hard time- finally a tech thought to put sticker up on the machine and asked her to look at the sticker and she could have it when she finished. Then she held my hand and I sang to her and she did a good job.

Our pedi called us at the radiologist to tell us the results- a small area of subdural bleeding and another area about the size of a pin, this means bleeding on the brain. DH did NOT understand thats what it meant- but we learned this later.. My husband kept saying to her "so, no fracture, so she's fine, right?" and the Pediatrician said yes, but suggested we go to see a neurologist to "get any questions we might have answered" My husband said- Nah, I dont have any questions- I said "I DO! and yes, I would like to go"
We waited an hour in the neurologist's office...and he looked at her and showed us the "pictures"
He said the concussion was minor, but the hematoma "bumps up the grade"
Prognosis- monitor her, no running, limit her hopping off things as best we can, no preschool for at least another 10 days until we return with her to have him examine her again.
I'm seriously considering getting a new pediatrician, but it's hard, we have been there since Megan was born. I also don't like that they haven't paid much attention to Hannah's delays- but clearly she is.

I am so sorry my posts lately seem to be all about me and I feel selfish about that. I really do read everything and love seeing everyone's new creations.
To show how stressed I am I made my husband agree to go to the Sis Boom sale today- I promised I would be there only 45 minutes. So we drove all the way to Wilton, only to get to Jennifer's house (Thank you LORD that she wasn't there-she passed us on our way out) Because it doesnt start til TOMORROW!
The only people there were the guys doing the landscaping- I was off by a day.
DH was actually very patient about this wasted trip.

Im so tired I feel like crying. I'm really concerned about Megan, even though the bleeding on the brain is small, I pray it stops and heals and we can keep her safe for the next 2 weeks. She can do NOTHING for the next 2 weeks and it's to be expected she will be uncomfortable for another 2 weeks. This is a 4 year old. My sweet little girl.
Tonight she asked if she could go outside and just stand.
So she did. She stood in front of our front door and was singing (I think to the flowers)

Thanks for letting me write this. I know this is a supportive group.
Please keep her in your prayers.

Your family will definately be in my prayers. I started crying as I read about her wanting to "just stand outside". I have 3 and 6 year old girls and can't imagine going through the uncertainty.

 

[tpettie]

I have been trying to work out how to use my first embroidary machine. I can do the prgramed images, and I have worked out downloading and useing an image from the internet. I only have a 4 x 4 hoop right now but the hoop envy bad and now want
a 6x10 hoop.

Here is my question how do I line up letters to make a name. I can program my machine and it will hold the order of the letter but after about 3 or 4 characters stiched I have to reposition the hoop I can't for the life of me get that worked out???

I have a Brother NV-900D machiine if that helps

Help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[woodkins]

Good Morning everyone! Lots of great creations posted recently. I finally have something to share of my own. Gianna(7) is going on a class trip to an 1800's school house today to live a day in the life of a child in the 1800's. All of the children had to dress in period costume, so of course we used it as an excuse to sew I used an old Daisy Kingdom pattern and Gianna picked the fabrics herself and this is what we came up with. I surprised myself since it was my first sewing project with a zipper & I did it!
Enjoy your trip back in time & have a great day!
-Krysta

 

[PrincessKell]

Good Morning everyone! Lots of great creations posted recently. I finally have something to share of my own. Gianna(7) is going on a class trip to an 1800's school house today to live a day in the life of a child in the 1800's. All of the children had to dress in period costume, so of course we used it as an excuse to sew I used an old Daisy Kingdom pattern and Gianna picked the fabrics herself and this is what we came up with. I surprised myself since it was my first sewing project with a zipper & I did it!
Enjoy your trip back in time & have a great day!
-Krysta

What great fabric choices she picked! Nice job on the dress. I have yet to pull of zippers or buttons! hahaha One day...one day. ha! But you did a great job. She looks so great too! Hope she has a blast.

 

[LisaZoe]

Well, I decided to take the plunge and attempt a woman's size Audrey skirt last night. It's what I'd call a 14/16 but I'm still not totally sure about my sizing. LOL

Here's the front:

I need opinions on the back. I started out making it basically the same as the girl's version. After I put it on the dress form, though, I thought it looked too full in the back so I took a photo to show it as is and with the back less full (ignore the fold of fabric in the center. LOL

BTW - Right now I only have one ruffle but I'm planning to do 3 total once I work out how much fullness I want in the back. The sides are just basted and I haven't added the waistband so I can add more ruffles easily to finish this skirt... probably for modeled photos.

 

[hollybearsmom]

Anyone gie me some hints on the New Look 6483 top pattern?
I'm not so good about the darting, and I've got some pretty strange gapping in the front of the arm hole...
thanks

 

[PrincessKell]

Well, I decided to take the plunge and attempt a woman's size Audrey skirt last night. It's what I'd call a 14/16 but I'm still not totally sure about my sizing. LOL

Here's the front:

I need opinions on the back. I started out making it basically the same as the girl's version. After I put it on the dress form, though, I thought it looked too full in the back so I took a photo to show it as is and with the back less full (ignore the fold of fabric in the center. LOL

BTW - Right now I only have one ruffle but I'm planning to do 3 total once I work out how much fullness I want in the back. The sides are just basted and I haven't added the waistband so I can add more ruffles easily to finish this skirt... probably for modeled photos.

I like it. You always amaze me with your sewing and pattern making.

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Lisa
I Love It! I think it looks great. I can't wait to see the finished product. If you need testers for this one PLEASE let me know. I am in the 12-14 size range. Great job!!!!!

 

[tricia]

Well, I decided to take the plunge and attempt a woman's size Audrey skirt last night. It's what I'd call a 14/16 but I'm still not totally sure about my sizing. LOL

Here's the front:

I need opinions on the back. I started out making it basically the same as the girl's version. After I put it on the dress form, though, I thought it looked too full in the back so I took a photo to show it as is and with the back less full (ignore the fold of fabric in the center. LOL

BTW - Right now I only have one ruffle but I'm planning to do 3 total once I work out how much fullness I want in the back. The sides are just basted and I haven't added the waistband so I can add more ruffles easily to finish this skirt... probably for modeled photos.

Personally, I like the back a little fuller. Hides the big bootie a little better and makes it a little more fun. Also, this I could test for you (can't really do the little girl stuff as I have only boys, but I wear skirts or dresses everyday for work.)

OK, I keep looking, and I do like the second version too, it looks a little dressier with the skirt not as full. Depends on the look you are going for I guess, playful, or more reserved and dressy.

 

[Granna4679]

This picture is just gorgeous!

To everyone who posted- WOW- thank you so much, I got up this morning with a clearer mind. I will be changing pediatricians. I really love ours, and I love the nurse there, but more on a personal level. It's hard, my children know them and are comfortable, and it would be nice if DH tuned in, but he gets these neckache/headaches sometimes and it's hard for him to think- apparently he had that yesterday. But he said he didnt expect anything from the pediatrician. I believe part of it is that she should be retired.
...sigh...now to find a new one. I did go to a group practice one time that covers for my Dr and liked them. So many them...

That just broke my heart about Megan wanting to just "stand outside". To add to the suggestions of things to do...what about baking/cooking or a sewing project? Maybe like the knitting looms that make pot holders? Or the felt projects kits at the craft store with lots of sequins, glue and pom poms (you can't go wrong with lots of glue, can you?). If its outside she wants, what about helping her make a birdhouse (they have simple pre-cut kits at the craft stores) and then showing her how to put it up, etc? I hope she (and you) are feeling better soon and that you find a great pediatrician.

Good Morning everyone! Lots of great creations posted recently. I finally have something to share of my own. Gianna(7) is going on a class trip to an 1800's school house today to live a day in the life of a child in the 1800's. All of the children had to dress in period costume, so of course we used it as an excuse to sew I used an old Daisy Kingdom pattern and Gianna picked the fabrics herself and this is what we came up with. I surprised myself since it was my first sewing project with a zipper & I did it!
Enjoy your trip back in time & have a great day!
-Krysta

How cute! I hope she enjoys her field trip. Sounds like a great time.

Thanks for everyone for your sweet comments and compliments on the quilts. My boss was sooooo excited to receive them and even paid me MORE than I asked for them. Yipee!