Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Meshell2002]

I'm glad you're enjoying your new machine. I have the Easy Fit pattern too, but I wouldn't know how to put them on Ginger. I've thought of making human size jammie bottoms, but so far, it's just a thought.



Interpretation. That's it.



That's patience. Above and beyond the call of duty, patience!



No SEU, no clothes for Ginger, no more pillowcases. I was a mature adult and painted the deck furniture.

LOL! I was a mature adult today and did housework and
Every now and then I relapse into one....but normally I don't

Easy...there are such things as pin magnets...its like a round saucer shaped plastic dish, with a magnet hidden inside. All you have to do is drop the pin on it, and it sticks. It's great for getting the dropped pins off the floor too...just sweep it over the area and it grabs them all. I've been using them for years, the first one was a gift, and I think it came from Joann fabrics.

I read somewhere those magnets can mess with computerized machines....do you keep it near you machine without problems? or just in the cutting area? (AKA dining table)

I have never posted here but I love all the projects that you do. My Mom just made my DD two adorable outfits that I just had to show off. (Well I think that they are adorable) I hope this works. Here is a picture of one I haven't taken a pic of the other yet.

There are matching shorts underneath.

Love.....your DD is a cutie.

YAY I did it I have finally finnished this dress and I am really proud of my efforts. I made this dress for my daughter to wear to a cupcake birthday party this weekend. I have been working for weeks on this as my sewing maching was giving me dramas when I was making this dress and in turn made my life very difficult.

Anyway after getting lots of lovely help and advice from all the lovely diser friends. I managed to fix my machine and get this dress finnished.

I have struggled with my gathering stitches can anyone assist. I set my machine to the longest lengths and medium tension, however it was very difficult to gather. How do you gather your hems and skirts

Now to start on some Disney Theme Outfits we only have 166 days
Jen

Does you machine have a basting stitch? I use mine to do gathers (ruffles) just lengthen your basting stitch to at least a 5....pull on the bottom (bobbin) thread....do 2 if your threads break a lot.

Glad you got your machine working....love the dress!

OK ladies, I need your advice.

DH and I booked a trip to WDW for late September. We're pretty established Disney-goers (with a WDW trip in Sept 09 and cruise in October 10).

We are planning on going to the Halloween party while we are there. DD (3) wants to be Rapunzel (Tangled). Has anyone had any success sewing a Rapunzel dress and what pattern did you use? I'm decent at sewing *stuff* (purses, pillows, curtains) but not overly experienced with clothing.

I was thinking that I might do a Simply Sweet dress and modify it a little. Or just a skirt in purple with an overlay like Rapunzel's and pair it with a t-shirt. DD doesn't like the itchy princess dresses from the Disney store. And this would not be her official Halloween costume, but just something a little more dressy.

I have a Brother SE350, so I could easily do HeatherSue's Rapunzel cutie on a shirt.

I hope if you make a Rapunzel you post it.....our trip is in Nov and I'm waiting to see if DD will be wanting....Belle, Ariel, or Rapunzel.....waiting until Sept to see which way she sways.....I could always make all 3

Everything else was TMTQ.....I loved the wedding pics and D's AG dolls dressed like princesses!

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

 

[NiniMorris]

On the magnetized pin holders...I use mine at the quilting frame and at the cutting table. I use a real pin cushion at the machines...


I'm not sure if the magnets are a problem with the computerized machines or not, but I don't want to take any chances!

Nini

 

[billwendy]

Wendy I was able to cut your trees out so I will get them out in the mail hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday the latest.

We have dance recital dress rehearsal today so it is a busy afternoon and evening.

I finally finished the first outfit for our August trip so psyched about that and dd just asked for a matching shorts instead of a skirt so that makes life a little easier.

Thank you so very much Chiara!!! I really appreciate it and will be sure to take pictures!! ( :

 

[aboveH20]

I finally finished the first outfit for our August trip so psyched about that and dd just asked for a matching shorts instead of a skirt so that makes life a little easier.

Hooray for easier.

<---not dancing, but at least cheering

LOL! I was a mature adult today and did housework and
Every now and then I relapse into one....but normally I don't


I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

Watch those relapses!

I love your 4th outfits and the backpack -- and of course your daughter.

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

Dorine, I have a question for you. You mentioned that you belong to an online AG group. A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if they would think it was strange if a woman had tea at the AG store with a ginger ale bottle.

PS She probably wouldn't talk to the bottle or order it food.

PPS She probably wouldn't dress it and herself in matching outfits.

PPS She's not at all odd. Just a sweet white haired little old lady.

 

[miprender]

I have never posted here but I love all the projects that you do. My Mom just made my DD two adorable outfits that I just had to show off. (Well I think that they are adorable) I hope this works. Here is a picture of one I haven't taken a pic of the other yet.

There are matching shorts underneath.

I really love that Pooh fabric.

this is what I have been working on lately why I have been mia my baby girls wedding this is the daughter that works for disney she had to come back to texas to get married you can take the girl out of texas but you cant take texas out of the girl

my oldest grandaughter

my youngest grandaughter and middle daughter

the daddy daughter dance

the bride & groom they both work for disney

my wonderful husband

my middle grandaughter

Congrats on your daughter getting married. She is very beautiful.Thanks for sharing the wedding pics and your trip pics. Looked like you had fun but I couldn't see the outfits you made

YAY I did it I have finally finnished this dress and I am really proud of my efforts. I made this dress for my daughter to wear to a cupcake birthday party this weekend. I have been working for weeks on this as my sewing maching was giving me dramas when I was making this dress and in turn made my life very difficult.
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Great job. It came out really nice.

Thanks! We're so excited! The kids are driving me crazy...usually we sail on a Saturday or Sunday, this waiting until Tuesday is agonizing, lol. But that gives me today to finish getting everything together, running last minute things and not at Walmart at midnight as usual. Would you believe I fished my sewing last week? I don't know what I'm going to do with myself tonight, I might have to start a new project, not cruise related!

Have fun. Can't wait until you post your pics of your outfits in action

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

Love the 4th of July outfits and the backpack is adorable.

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

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Love the shirts. When I saw Heather's design it made me want to take a cruise just so I could put that on something.

And Ginger's dress is too cute. She is the best dress bottle around

 

[love to stitch]

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress
I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

Your 4th outfits and backpack are very cute.

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.
The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

The shirts are great and Ginger's dress is very pretty.

 

[DMGeurts]

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

Dorine, I have a question for you. You mentioned that you belong to an online AG group. A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if they would think it was strange if a woman had tea at the AG store with a ginger ale bottle.

PS She probably wouldn't talk to the bottle or order it food.

PPS She probably wouldn't dress it and herself in matching outfits.

PPS She's not at all odd. Just a sweet white haired little old lady.

First... I love the shirts!

Second.... I just love that AG dress it is adorable!

Third.... ROFLMAO!!!!!! OMG I love Ginger!

Well, I will try to answer your questions... Yes, they probably would think it was strange... but only if you were pushing her in a stroller - if you carry her, I think you'd be fine.

I would seriously go with you and act normal... I would even talk to Ginger and ask her which outfit is her favorite.

I would also call ahead and order Ginger a special menu... And please ask the waiter to avoid serving any sort of ginger ale beverage - it makes Ginger a bit uneasy.

I would be happy to send you matching outfits - with LOTS of ruffles.

And I would not think you were odd...

Oh and I measured Mr. Pibb and he is needing to lose a bit of weight to fit into Kanani's dress... so, all kidding aside, the 2 liter bottles are slightly too big.

D~

 

[ellenbenny]

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

Dorine, I have a question for you. You mentioned that you belong to an online AG group. A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if they would think it was strange if a woman had tea at the AG store with a ginger ale bottle.

PS She probably wouldn't talk to the bottle or order it food.

PPS She probably wouldn't dress it and herself in matching outfits.

PPS She's not at all odd. Just a sweet white haired little old lady.

You do make me !

Love the t-shirts and looked like the family loved them too, great job!

And Ginger is looking quite lovely, love the dress!

 

[Meshell2002]

D~......did you measure a 1.5 L coke bottle? it may be thinner (though more womanly than Ginger and Mr P)

 

[DMGeurts]

This is just adorable! The onl advice I can offer is make sure that you are pulling on the bobbin thread and not the top thread. I also have issues doing double rows of stitching and pulling on double rows of bobbin thread. I always just do one row and it works fine for me. I know you've gotten some great advice already, so hopefully you are able to find something that works well for you.

OK ladies, I need your advice.

DH and I booked a trip to WDW for late September. We're pretty established Disney-goers (with a WDW trip in Sept 09 and cruise in October 10).
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Congrats on your trip. I just have to reply and say that your siggy pic is adorable!!! I"ve never done a Rapunzel dress that's human sized - so I can't help you with that. But I do know a few weeks ago, someone posted a Rapunzel dress made from a Simply Sweet - and it turned out adorable!

LOL! I was a mature adult today and did housework and

Everything else was TMTQ.....I loved the wedding pics and D's AG dolls dressed like princesses!

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

Great job on being a grown up today. And thanks for admiring my princess outfits... I need to quit messing around making other stuff and make some more. I still have my Etsy store on vacation and I've been home for 3 weeks!

I just love the 4th of July outfits and also the back pack - it might be a little small - but it's so adorable!

D~......did you measure a 1.5 L coke bottle? it may be thinner (though more womanly than Ginger and Mr P)

No, I did measure a 2 liter (oooh-la-la) curvy Coke bottle - and she was a wee bit too busty - but I didn't have any 1.5 liters in stock to try. I might get to the grocery store tomorrow...


Opinions needed: Would you all think I was strange if I just brought an AG dress with me to the grocery store and tried it on various bottles, in an attempt to find the perfect fit? <----Insert Cinderella music here.

D~

 

[babynala]

OK ladies, I need your advice.

DH and I booked a trip to WDW for late September. We're pretty established Disney-goers (with a WDW trip in Sept 09 and cruise in October 10).

We are planning on going to the Halloween party while we are there. DD (3) wants to be Rapunzel (Tangled). Has anyone had any success sewing a Rapunzel dress and what pattern did you use? I'm decent at sewing *stuff* (purses, pillows, curtains) but not overly experienced with clothing.

I was thinking that I might do a Simply Sweet dress and modify it a little. Or just a skirt in purple with an overlay like Rapunzel's and pair it with a t-shirt. DD doesn't like the itchy princess dresses from the Disney store. And this would not be her official Halloween costume, but just something a little more dressy.

I have a Brother SE350, so I could easily do HeatherSue's Rapunzel cutie on a shirt.

I never made a Rapunzel dress but there have been a few cute interpretations on this thread. I think anything in purple / lavender with a faux corset on the bodice would look great. Or a cute skirt with a Rapunzel t-shirt would be comfy and get the idea across.

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

The 4th of July outfits came out really nice. Your DS is so funny, I guess you have spoiled him with custom clothes to match his sister. The BACKPACK BACKPACK came out great.

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

Dorine, I have a question for you. You mentioned that you belong to an online AG group. A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if they would think it was strange if a woman had tea at the AG store with a ginger ale bottle.

PS She probably wouldn't talk to the bottle or order it food.

PPS She probably wouldn't dress it and herself in matching outfits.
PPS She's not at all odd. Just a sweet white haired little old lady.

The shirts for Madison's family came out great. How sweet that she wore it to school on Friday
You are getting to be a doll clothing expert. The fabrics on that dress are wonderful
I'm picturing you at the AG cafe with your dressed up soda bottle. I have a feeling they would think there was more then Ginger Ale in that bottle.

No, I did measure a 2 liter (oooh-la-la) curvy Coke bottle - and she was a wee bit too busty - but I didn't have any 1.5 liters in stock to try. I might get to the grocery store tomorrow...


Opinions needed: Would you all think I was strange if I just brought an AG dress with me to the grocery store and tried it on various bottles, in an attempt to find the perfect fit? <----Insert Cinderella music here.

D~

Just make sure no one gets out their camera phone and starts taking pictures. If there is a YouTube video of a lady dressing soda bottles in the grocery store then we will know it is you. By the way, I've seen stranger things at the grocery store so go for it. Let us know which one is a perfect fit.

 

[miprender]

Opinions needed: Would you all think I was strange if I just brought an AG dress with me to the grocery store and tried it on various bottles, in an attempt to find the perfect fit? <----Insert Cinderella music here.

D~

OMG I would love to see someone do that at the grocery store

 

[NiniMorris]

OK... I often say LOL, but rarely do I actually laugh out loud when reading something on here...


HOWEVER.... the thought of you two going to the grocery store to try dresses on soda bottles was just too much for me! My husband actually came running into the living room to see what was going on!

Thanks for making my day! (now, back to sewing for me!)


Nini

 

[JMD1979]

Well Shoot! I'm waaaaaaaay behind! There have been so many awesome things posted! I know I will miss some and they were all wonderful but here are some things off the top of my head.... Loved the sewing machine cover, the rainbow hair pretties, the beautiful wedding photos, the fourth of July outfits, but most of all Ginger! I am so so jealous! She is such a gorgeous model! I know I left things out and I'm soo sorry! I really did love it all!

Our trip to Chicago was fun but rushed! Our train ended up being delayed and instead of getting 4 hours there we ended up with just 2 1/2 short hours to do what we needed to do. Needless to say we skipped lunch and headed strait to the AG store! The girls were in their glory! Awww who am I kidding I was in my glory! My poor DH? yeah, not so much! But he was a trooper none the less. D, thanks so much for the tip on the personal shopper, it was fantastic and my girls felt like VIP sitting on the couch in there sorting through the things they wanted to buy!

I won't bore you will many pictures but here is one of the girls with their goods just as we were leaving the store.

And when we got home the girls insisted on getting all their dolls dressed in their original clothes for a photo shoot! I'm kind of excited! Look at all these cuties I get to start sewing for....

Sigh, I do have to say though I am still totally jealous over Ginger!

Jeana

 

[BigDisneyOE]

Just popping in to say how incredible all your work is ladies (and man). I'm awestruck. All the fabric too is just beautiful, you have such a great range in the US and I'm very jealous.

I've never sewed more than overnight toilet training sheets, cloth wipes and my patchwork quilts, never real clothes for real people. I love pathwork by machine but I'm on a break since I made the twins their quilts. They went from cot sized to king bed sized and took two years... I'm going to stick to spinning and knitting for a bit - the language is better according to my hubby. Although I did think of making mini-Mickey quilts the size of a pillowcase for the kids to get signed next year on our DCL cruise.

 

[VBAndrea]

LOL! I was a mature adult today and did housework and
Every now and then I relapse into one....but normally I don't

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

I did as well yesterday but only b/c I needed to wash a shirt for a BG project Sadly I have a laundry basket overflowing with clothes that need to be ironed. I always told myself I must have my ironing done before sewing and I broke my rule yesterday. Heck, the kids are out of school, they can wear grundgy clothes now.

Love your 4th shirt and dress. LOL that ds wants stripes too! He's a man after my own heart if he's into coordinating -- send him to my house please! And the back pack is adorable!

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

Dorine, I have a question for you. You mentioned that you belong to an online AG group. A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if they would think it was strange if a woman had tea at the AG store with a ginger ale bottle.

PS She probably wouldn't talk to the bottle or order it food.

PPS She probably wouldn't dress it and herself in matching outfits.

PPS She's not at all odd. Just a sweet white haired little old lady.

I love those wish shirts and as I stated on the BG, I really like how you did the off center for mom and dad's shirt -- so much so that I made dh a t-shirt for Father's Day for fishing trips and did the little fish on the *lapel* like that in a 4x4. He even wore it fishing last night! And it's awesome that Madison already wore hers. I will have to pop over to her ptr and see the photos. I bought the girls fitted tanks for the outfits I made them so hopefully they won't swim in mine -- boxy t's are like that sometimes and truth be told, I always buy ds a large when he in reality is a medium. I figure if I'm putting all that work into these t's I want him to wear them for a long time!

Ginger's party dress is just that! It's lovely and she looks great in it -- very figure flattering for her.

I personally think it would be a bad idea to take her to tea at the store. EVERYONE there will be jealous b/c her hair (or lack there of) is too easy to style in comparison to an AG doll's hair. Everyone will toss their dolls out the window and head to the nearest grocery store to get their own Ginger's. You would put AG out of business. It wouldn't be good for our already struggling ecomony. Likewise, they may then raise prices of sodas due to the massive increase in demand and I already complain that my diet pepsi wild cherry is no longer 99cents a bottle.

First... I love the shirts

Second.... I just love that AG dress it is adorable!

Third.... ROFLMAO!!!!!! OMG I love Ginger!

Well, I will try to answer your questions... Yes, they probably would think it was strange... but only if you were pushing her in a stroller - if you carry her, I think you'd be fine.

I would seriously go with you and act normal... I would even talk to Ginger and ask her which outfit is her favorite.

I would also call ahead and order Ginger a special menu... And please ask the waiter to avoid serving any sort of ginger ale beverage - it makes Ginger a bit uneasy.

I would be happy to send you matching outfits - with LOTS of ruffles.

And I would not think you were odd...

Oh and I measured Mr. Pibb and he is needing to lose a bit of weight to fit into Kanani's dress... so, all kidding aside, the 2 liter bottles are slightly too big.

D~

The problem D is you are dressing a "Mr." in a girl's outfit. No wonder it's tight. Please get the gender of your soda bottle in order next time.

Great job on being a grown up today. And thanks for admiring my princess outfits... I need to quit messing around making other stuff and make some more. I still have my Etsy store on vacation and I've been home for 3 weeks!

No, I did measure a 2 liter (oooh-la-la) curvy Coke bottle - and she was a wee bit too busty - but I didn't have any 1.5 liters in stock to try. I might get to the grocery store tomorrow...


Opinions needed: Would you all think I was strange if I just brought an AG dress with me to the grocery store and tried it on various bottles, in an attempt to find the perfect fit? <----Insert Cinderella music here.

D~

Get your store back in business so you save up for an embroidery machine!!! Actually, I was thinking about it, and you have the perfect store as you can premake all your items. I am actually good enough to sell now, and I keep thinking about it, but I hate the thought of having to make something in a particular size. I would love to just have things made in a particular size already. I aways worry I'd get an order and mess up the fabric and not have enough or have a machine break on me delaying the project. And I can't embroider on small t's either (I'm too scared to cut them!).

And I would love to be at the grocery store when you do your shopping for the perfect fit. I would love to see the strange looks people give you!

Our trip to Chicago was fun but rushed! Our train ended up being delayed and instead of getting 4 hours there we ended up with just 2 1/2 short hours to do what we needed to do. Needless to say we skipped lunch and headed strait to the AG store! The girls were in their glory! Awww who am I kidding I was in my glory! My poor DH? yeah, not so much! But he was a trooper none the less. D, thanks so much for the tip on the personal shopper, it was fantastic and my girls felt like VIP sitting on the couch in there sorting through the things they wanted to buy!

I won't bore you will many pictures but here is one of the girls with their goods just as we were leaving the store.

And when we got home the girls insisted on getting all their dolls dressed in their original clothes for a photo shoot! I'm kind of excited! Look at all these cuties I get to start sewing for....

Sigh, I do have to say though I am still totally jealous over Ginger!

Jeana

I bet your dh was glad the train was delayed The pic is awesome -- did the girls get oodles of compliments on their outfits?

Just popping in to say how incredible all your work is ladies (and man). I'm awestruck. All the fabric too is just beautiful, you have such a great range in the US and I'm very jealous.

I've never sewed more than overnight toilet training sheets, cloth wipes and my patchwork quilts, never real clothes for real people. I love pathwork by machine but I'm on a break since I made the twins their quilts. They went from cot sized to king bed sized and took two years... I'm going to stick to spinning and knitting for a bit - the language is better according to my hubby. Although I did think of making mini-Mickey quilts the size of a pillowcase for the kids to get signed next year on our DCL cruise.

Welcome!
If you can do quilts you can do clothes -- there are really nice, easy, understandable patterns on YouCanMakeThis.com.

 

[jenshell75]

Hello,

I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has given me advice on my gathering stitches. I can't wait for my next lot of days off so I can get sewing again and try out all your great ideas.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.

Many thanks Jen

 

[DMGeurts]

I won't bore you will many pictures but here is one of the girls with their goods just as we were leaving the store.

And when we got home the girls insisted on getting all their dolls dressed in their original clothes for a photo shoot! I'm kind of excited! Look at all these cuties I get to start sewing for....

Sigh, I do have to say though I am still totally jealous over Ginger!

Jeana

Thanks to much for the pics!! The look like they are so in their glory! And look at all their other dolls... mostly - look at how well they take care of them!!! That is so awesome. You should be proud! Oh, and I am so glad the personal shopper was a hit... I just love the service they provide and totally FREE - so nice!

Just popping in to say how incredible all your work is ladies (and man). I'm awestruck. All the fabric too is just beautiful, you have such a great range in the US and I'm very jealous.

I've never sewed more than overnight toilet training sheets, cloth wipes and my patchwork quilts, never real clothes for real people. I love pathwork by machine but I'm on a break since I made the twins their quilts. They went from cot sized to king bed sized and took two years... I'm going to stick to spinning and knitting for a bit - the language is better according to my hubby. Although I did think of making mini-Mickey quilts the size of a pillowcase for the kids to get signed next year on our DCL cruise.

Welcome! I second Andrea's suggestion and using patterns from You Can Make This... they are so easy and rewarding. Especially Carla C's patterns.

The problem D is you are dressing a "Mr." in a girl's outfit. No wonder it's tight. Please get the gender of your soda bottle in order next time.


Get your store back in business so you save up for an embroidery machine!!! Actually, I was thinking about it, and you have the perfect store as you can premake all your items. I am actually good enough to sell now, and I keep thinking about it, but I hate the thought of having to make something in a particular size. I would love to just have things made in a particular size already. I aways worry I'd get an order and mess up the fabric and not have enough or have a machine break on me delaying the project. And I can't embroider on small t's either (I'm too scared to cut them!).

And I would love to be at the grocery store when you do your shopping for the perfect fit. I would love to see the strange looks people give you!

You are probably right Andrea... I didn't want to say anything, but Ginger and Mr. P did appear to be the same size. However, I knew the Curvy Coke bottle was a little too busty for her.

I know, I know, I need to get out of my funk. I have my Toy Story Woody outfit all done - I am just stumped on the bottoms. The last time, I did denim capris - and they were cute, but I didn't like the way they fit. So, this time, I was throwing around the idea of doing a patch work ruffle skirt with a denim waistband... but I just can't seem to sort it out in my head. So, there it sits, half way completed. I just need to sit down and do it, because I'd feel so much better and relieved to have it done.

Well, I hate to diappoint everyone, but I have no plans to go to the store today. It's pouring rain out, dh has the day off, and I am really hoping that he will feel the urge to work on my sewing room for a bit. It would be the perfect day for it. Maybe, tomorrow, I will go to the store and scope out the perfect fit for Ginger?

D~

 

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Our trip to Chicago was fun but rushed! Our train ended up being delayed and instead of getting 4 hours there we ended up with just 2 1/2 short hours to do what we needed to do. Needless to say we skipped lunch and headed strait to the AG store! The girls were in their glory! Awww who am I kidding I was in my glory! My poor DH? yeah, not so much! But he was a trooper none the less. D, thanks so much for the tip on the personal shopper, it was fantastic and my girls felt like VIP sitting on the couch in there sorting through the things they wanted to buy!

I won't bore you will many pictures but here is one of the girls with their goods just as we were leaving the store.

And when we got home the girls insisted on getting all their dolls dressed in their original clothes for a photo shoot! I'm kind of excited! Look at all these cuties I get to start sewing for....

Sigh, I do have to say though I am still totally jealous over Ginger!

Jeana

Loving the pics. DD is drooling over the AG dolls right now. We are heading to the one outside of Boston next week. (I finally convinced DD that the trip to the NYC would have to wait until later)

I did think of making mini-Mickey quilts the size of a pillowcase for the kids to get signed next year on our DCL cruise.

That would be a cute idea. If you scroll through some of the older posts some have made beautiful quilts with the signed fabric squares.

 

[RMAMom]

Opinions needed: Would you all think I was strange if I just brought an AG dress with me to the grocery store and tried it on various bottles, in an attempt to find the perfect fit? <----Insert Cinderella music here.

D~

OK I just about spit my coffee all over my computer with that mental image! The truth is I would LOL at you and then I would help you!

This whole thing is hysterical and I thank you both, your going to have me smiling all day at work over this!