Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[PurpleEars]

Thanks! I am super excited. I have been on Heather Sues site and so far my cart has $200 + dollars in it. Showed it to DH this was his reaction

I want them ALL I don't know which designs NOT to get....

Soes anyone know if there is a Kissing frog appliqué design - from Princess and the Frog. Also looking for Ray DD loves him....

I guess I would only get the ones you have immediate plans to do. As other mentioned, she sends out coupons which will help with the cost too.

Are you signed up on Heather's site? She sends monthly coupon codes. This month it's 35% off orders of $50 or more so if you do your purchases with the codes it will really help you save

Also, she will send you a design for free if you are using for a BG --- after the BG is done she allows you to use the design for yourself I've amassed quite a few Dis designs that way though I can't say I've ever used them for personal use since we can't afford a trip.

Heather is very generous in letting us use her designs for BG's. She is such a sweetie! I have to agree with Andrea though, I think I have only used 1 or 2 of them for personal use. For me, it often goes the other way. I used a few designs I purchased for myself for BG's and I still haven't used them for myself yet.

?'s for those with Sergers

I am planning on getting a serger book for my sewing library soon. Any suggestions on what I should get? I was also wondering when using a serger to create seams - do you have to add to your patterns seam allowance?

I just got confirmation from the shipping company and all of my packages have arrived and are being shipped down here on Thrusday. The boat will arrive on Saturday night and I can pick up my stuff on Monday!!! can you guess what I'll be doing ALL of next week......

I don't use any books, I am just the dive in and sew kind of person. The 1/4 seam allowance is perfect for my serger. I sew a straight seam and then serge the seams. I use the 4 thread mock safety stitch most often.

Woo HOO!!! Just got back from Wal-Mart and was able to get the fabric I wanted!! Well, actually I got two different ones and a Black and white check.

The plan is to make easy shorts. My DS5 has a wonderful Lightening McQueen appiqued shirt. The shirt is white. Opinions wanted on which of the two fabrics I got should I make the shorts for him out of???

I saw somewhere the check used for pockets, but not sure that will look right with the fabric I have.

Thanks in advance!

I think either one would work. Which one does he like more?

This was my project last night - Simplicity 3531 - I made it as a gymnastics bag for Miss Gracie:

I'm just glad I can pick up wifi at the gymnastics center...watching her practice right now!

Good job on the bag!

Here are my latest 2 creations.

DD8 is not very excited about this Cinderella dress. I am trying to figure out how to make it more exciting.

DD6 loves this Belle dress. I used the same peasant dress pattern I have been using, made the skirt longer so that I could use Lastin to put make the gathers at the bottom and I added the collar to look like Belle's. DD8 is jealous of this one.

The Belle dress is beautiful. Maybe you can ask your DD if she had any suggestions to make the Cinderella dress more exciting for her? I thought it looks great!

 

[hereyago]

Hi everyone!


I have lurked on this thread and I am FINALLY (at 44) going to learn how to sew next month!! I am so excited and hopefully I will one day posting my creations on here.

Ya'll have been a inspiration!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Hi everyone!


I have lurked on this thread and I am FINALLY (at 44) going to learn how to sew next month!! I am so excited and hopefully I will one day posting my creations on here.

Ya'll have been a inspiration!

You are going to have so much fun! This thread inspired me to sew as well its been a little over a year and I still have the best time in my little sewing space.

Question - Do we have any Mac Users here? I am just about to order my designs from Frou Frou and Rubber Ducky Ranch and want to make sure I can download on my Mac first.

Once I download I organize and then transfer to the USB Stick right?

Just navigating this learning curve is quite exciting.

 

[Sandi S]

I was going to sew up a bag for DD's cheerleading stuff, but I had this top cut (Simplicity 2971) and realized it would be cute with the pants I recently made (which I can finally wear to work since it will about 80 tomorrow).

The top *might* end up coming to Disney, but probably not because I think I'd bake in it being a poly-lycra ITY knit. The pants are Colette Pattern's Clover pants pattern. I'd seen a lot of rave reviews for these on Pattern Review and I love them - very easy to make and the fit is great.

My Fabric Fairy order arrived today and the Mickey board short fabric is even nicer in person than it was on the web site (ditto for the Tink and Minnie knits). I wish I could just stay home and fondle the fabric tomorrow, but gotta go teach some kids so I can keep paying for it.

...and then I need to find several extra hours this weekend to write test question (a side job, but very well-paying - aka Disney $$$). I am hoping this summer when time is not so crazy I could work in some Big Give sewing, but right now, I am too swamped.

 

[mphalens]

You are going to have so much fun! This thread inspired me to sew as well its been a little over a year and I still have the best time in my little sewing space.

Question - Do we have any Mac Users here? I am just about to order my designs from Frou Frou and Rubber Ducky Ranch and want to make sure I can download on my Mac first.

Once I download I organize and then transfer to the USB Stick right?

Just navigating this learning curve is quite exciting.

I have a mac and I haven't had any problems My machine won't take a usb drive, I have to run a usb cord from the machine to the mac. . .

 

[smile5sunshine]

The bag looks great and I really like the tops you did for yourself. The animal print one looks like it is the perfect material for hot Disney days...very breezy.

Hi everyone!


I have lurked on this thread and I am FINALLY (at 44) going to learn how to sew next month!! I am so excited and hopefully I will one day posting my creations on here.

Ya'll have been a inspiration!

Welcome! I bet you will be up and sewing awesome things in no time!

WOW I am so impressed with how quickly you've whipped all these up! They look wonderful! Hmmm, what about adding some rhinestone "bling" to the Cindy-dress?? Maybe a glass slipper or pumpkin coach (or even a tiara??) on the bodice would spice it up enough for her???

I just got confirmation from the shipping company and all of my packages have arrived and are being shipped down here on Thrusday. The boat will arrive on Saturday night and I can pick up my stuff on Monday!!! can you guess what I'll be doing ALL of next week.....

Oh my that's so EXCITING!!! I think we're all doing the banana dance with you!!!

Woo HOO!!! Just got back from Wal-Mart and was able to get the fabric I wanted!! Well, actually I got two different ones and a Black and white check.

The plan is to make easy shorts. My DS5 has a wonderful Lightening McQueen appiqued shirt. The shirt is white. Opinions wanted on which of the two fabrics I got should I make the shorts for him out of???

I saw somewhere the check used for pockets, but not sure that will look right with the fabric I have.

Thanks in advance!

I'm just echoing what everyone has already said: I think the red will go better with the check fabric! Can't wait to see them and glad you were finally able to track down some fabric.

Finished a little outfit today! Here's my DD modeling for me (just a tad big for her...)

That looks great! And you will be thanking yourself that it's a little big so she can wear it even longer!

i finished my Super Hero capes,i made 22 of them,spent $11 at thrift store for 22 te's { $1 each and i had a 50% off coupon1] $3.50 for heat'n'bond ultrahold and 4 1/2 hours total time for shopping,cutting tee's,tracing,cutting,ironing on stars...not too bad and well worth it when i see all those boys and girls in their capes when Seth comes back sometime in the next week or so!

i wish i'd of made sure the pic showed the collar of the tee in -tact to hold on the cape,some tute's called for adding velcro or ribbons at the neckline,i like the ease of leaving the collar...gonna use some of the shirt fronts to make ruffles for ???? and the one's that are cool i will use for quilt squares for quilts for my g'sons for christmas...
thanks for looking ~Beth~

wow those are GREAT capes! And you got quite the deal on them. I know the kiddos will LOVE wearing them.

Okay I can't for the life of me remember how to post pictures on here. So I'll do this one as a trial, then if it works, I'll post another!

I am NOT a sewer. I'm a cake decorator! Until now I've made...curtains, square patchwork blankets, and pillows. And then, I got sucked into the disboutique.

And I think "I want to do that!"

Well girls, I cannot do a lot of the amazing stuff you all have done, but I DID MAKE SOME SHORTS. I wanted to have some cute coordinating outfits without bothering my MIL To make them all. Here is DD4's leopard print shorts with appliqued tshirts. It's not too bad unless you look too closely at the stitching, and if someone gets that close to my daughter, I'll probably deck 'em

ok let's see if this works.

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You did fantastically! The shorts/shirts look great!

So - tonight I finally got up the guts to try out this embroidery thing!

My first attempt looks okay in the pic, but I'd hooped it the wrong way (duh!) so the stabilizer wasn't going under the entire name.

My second attempt took a LOT of punching of the screen (not sure how well the touch screen & I will get along ) but it came out exactly as I'd hoped it would and Phalen is THRILLED (Dude, it's a square of fabric with your name on it . . . but apparently he's got big plans for that scrap of fabric ).

1)

2)

And here's an action shot LOL

eep! I'm so excited for you that you get to start learning how to use the new machine and do embroidery!

Wow, nothing like finally meandering my way back over to the DisBou thread 229 pages in!

May trip on the horizon for us and I just finished the first custom! I need to get a dress form. These hanger pictures aren't doing a kindness to the skirt and my DD was already in jammies when I finished.

front

back

Great job and HURRAY for having the first custom done! Can't wait to see the others.

My ILs are here visiting and won't leave until Saturday so the only sewing I've been able to get done is making bias tape! Hopefully I will be more productive after they leave, especially since I need to get my kiddo's Easter outfits done. I just need to actually sit down and pick which patterns I want to use!

Sunshine

 

[VBAndrea]

Here are my latest 2 creations.

DD8 is not very excited about this Cinderella dress. I am trying to figure out how to make it more exciting.

DD6 loves this Belle dress. I used the same peasant dress pattern I have been using, made the skirt longer so that I could use Lastin to put make the gathers at the bottom and I added the collar to look like Belle's. DD8 is jealous of this one.

Beautiful! What does dd want different on the Cinderella? An applique would look cute as someone else suggested.

I was going to sew up a bag for DD's cheerleading stuff, but I had this top cut (Simplicity 2971) and realized it would be cute with the pants I recently made (which I can finally wear to work since it will about 80 tomorrow).

The top *might* end up coming to Disney, but probably not because I think I'd bake in it being a poly-lycra ITY knit. The pants are Colette Pattern's Clover pants pattern. I'd seen a lot of rave reviews for these on Pattern Review and I love them - very easy to make and the fit is great.

My Fabric Fairy order arrived today and the Mickey board short fabric is even nicer in person than it was on the web site (ditto for the Tink and Minnie knits). I wish I could just stay home and fondle the fabric tomorrow, but gotta go teach some kids so I can keep paying for it.

...and then I need to find several extra hours this weekend to write test question (a side job, but very well-paying - aka Disney $$$). I am hoping this summer when time is not so crazy I could work in some Big Give sewing, but right now, I am too swamped.

I particularly love those pants! I had no clue you worked. I figured you spent every waking minute sewing! I barely work at all and can't find time to sew.

You are going to have so much fun! This thread inspired me to sew as well its been a little over a year and I still have the best time in my little sewing space.

Question - Do we have any Mac Users here? I am just about to order my designs from Frou Frou and Rubber Ducky Ranch and want to make sure I can download on my Mac first.

Once I download I organize and then transfer to the USB Stick right?

Just navigating this learning curve is quite exciting.

I have a Mac and there are no issues whatsoever. You download the designs, unzip them, and then I usually rename them what I want them called for ease and then transfer them to the stick. They will wind up in alphabetical order on the stick. They won't show the name on the embroidery machine, only the picture.

 

[dianemom2]

I never sew and then serge. I just serge and everything turns out fine. I've never had a problem with any of my seams opening up. I do have a book about sergers but I only bought it because I found on clearance at Target for like $2. It wasn't even worth spending that much money on it. I never look at it.

Beautiful job on the dresses. I think they both turned out great. On the Cinderella dress I made recently I put a strip of beaded trim down the center of the front. Maybe that would jazz it up a bit so that your daughter would like it.

This was my project last night - Simplicity 3531 - I made it as a gymnastics bag for Miss Gracie:

Very cute!

Love the top and pants. I love the colors. I always love anything made with bright happy colors! The pants look great. I never sew for myself. Maybe I should start. LOL!

 

[morganmmommy]

Hi ladies! Everything looks awesome!!!! I have been busy getting ready to leave for Disney on Sunday!!! Here are what i have been working on....

Boxer shorts for my BIL (long family joke about how i was going to buy Care Bears boxers for him....I will be giving them to him at the Hoop Dee Do in front of our huge party there...19 people!!)

Vest and Skirt for my 6-year old niece....she loves peace signs and wanted a vest....

And a patchwork twirly skirt (moda cape anne charms) for my daughters American Girl doll....

So they arent "Disney" items but they are going to Disney with me ;-)

 

[McDuck]

Finished a little outfit today! Here's my DD modeling for me (just a tad big for her...)

Darling!!!!!

Great job!

Thank you!!

Woo HOO!!! Just got back from Wal-Mart and was able to get the fabric I wanted!! Well, actually I got two different ones and a Black and white check.

The plan is to make easy shorts. My DS5 has a wonderful Lightening McQueen appiqued shirt. The shirt is white. Opinions wanted on which of the two fabrics I got should I make the shorts for him out of???

I saw somewhere the check used for pockets, but not sure that will look right with the fabric I have.

Thanks in advance!

Oh, love both!!! If you want to use the check, I agree with using the red, but I do love that blue fabric....

This was my project last night - Simplicity 3531 - I made it as a gymnastics bag for Miss Gracie:

I'm just glad I can pick up wifi at the gymnastics center...watching her practice right now!

That looks great!!!!

DD8 is not very excited about this Cinderella dress. I am trying to figure out how to make it more exciting.

DD6 loves this Belle dress. I used the same peasant dress pattern I have been using, made the skirt longer so that I could use Lastin to put make the gathers at the bottom and I added the collar to look like Belle's. DD8 is jealous of this one.

Both are beautiful!!! I agree, maybe some bling-y trim would excite your DD about the Cindy dress.

I was going to sew up a bag for DD's cheerleading stuff, but I had this top cut (Simplicity 2971) and realized it would be cute with the pants I recently made (which I can finally wear to work since it will about 80 tomorrow).

Very flattering!!!!!!! Love the print, too!

Great job and HURRAY for having the first custom done! Can't wait to see the others.

My ILs are here visiting and won't leave until Saturday so the only sewing I've been able to get done is making bias tape! Hopefully I will be more productive after they leave, especially since I need to get my kiddo's Easter outfits done. I just need to actually sit down and pick which patterns I want to use!

Sunshine

Thanks!!! And I know how visits can mess with sewing. My sewing room is also our guest room. My FIL wanted to come visit in April, and I begged DH to ask him to wait til AFTER our WDW Trip! Fortunately, he agreed so now he's not coming til late May.

Hi ladies! Everything looks awesome!!!! I have been busy getting ready to leave for Disney on Sunday!!! Here are what i have been working on....

Boxer shorts for my BIL (long family joke about how i was going to buy Care Bears boxers for him....I will be giving them to him at the Hoop Dee Do in front of our huge party there...19 people!!)

Vest and Skirt for my 6-year old niece....she loves peace signs and wanted a vest....

And a patchwork twirly skirt (moda cape anne charms) for my daughters American Girl doll....

So they arent "Disney" items but they are going to Disney with me ;-)

Love them all! What a great "gift" and plan for presentation!


I went to Hancock Fabrics yesterday since it was the second Wednesday and that meant 15% off purchase Military Appreciation! I needed to get thread since I was shy quite a few colors to coordinate with the customs planned. While there, the Absolutely Cotton wall was 40% off and I saw brand-new bolts of MINNIE DOT!!!!! I saw for sure red, black, and blue, but didn't study closer to see what else they had as I was already "cheating" by buying 2 yards of the red with white dot for myself (and of course, whatever's left to be used for DD). Now I'm trying to find a pattern to make what I'm envisioning. I want to do a black empire bodice and then have the Minnie-dot for the "skirt" of the blouse.

Like I needed to add customs for MYSELF to my to-do list!!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

I straight stitch my seams first and then finish them with the serger - you don't need to add anything extra, in fact sometimes (if you just serge) you might have to watch to make sure your seam allowance isn't too big for your needs. This is one of the reasons I really like using Euro designs like Ottobre magazine since you decide on the seam allowances.

This was my project last night - Simplicity 3531 - I made it as a gymnastics bag for Miss Gracie:

I'm just glad I can pick up wifi at the gymnastics center...watching her practice right now!

Love the bag and Thanks for the Tip

I used this book when I started serging a lot. It has lots of color photographs.

It has tips on everything from how to choose your stitches to starter projects, and serging with decorative thread.

with a 3 thread you need to sew stress areas to reinforce (like the crotch or the armpit).....or use a 4 or 5 thread which I've never had trouble with pulling out (just make sure you L & R needle tension is tight enough).

I marked from the needle point to each seam allowance I use with a sharpie....that way I can ignore changing my seam allowances (on patterns)whether I'm sewing or serging.....my Juki actually has the cutting allowance marked....but that is not the same as seam allowance...just be aware and mark your machine how you can remember it. If I'm sewing a 1/4 inch SA w/ the 4 thread there is nothing cut off except stray threads...all sergers are different with this. Or you can mark your sewing line with a marking pen and just guide the marks under the needle, ignoring the blade.

you r going to have so much fun

Thanks I'll keep that book in mind. I really just like looking at the books on my shelf and I feel like I should ahve a small sewing library...I usually just jump right in.....

I just serge my seams with no problems. If there were a lot of layers I will go back and sew a straight seam but that is rare. The only problems I have had with seams pulling apart are on sheers or satins and I have had the same issue even when I have reinforced with a straight seam.

I have never had to add to the seam allowance when serging.

Here are my latest 2 creations.

DD8 is not very excited about this Cinderella dress. I am trying to figure out how to make it more exciting.

DD6 loves this Belle dress. I used the same peasant dress pattern I have been using, made the skirt longer so that I could use Lastin to put make the gathers at the bottom and I added the collar to look like Belle's. DD8 is jealous of this one.

I like the both! Great job and wow your quick. I like the PP suggestion on adding rhinestones

I was going to sew up a bag for DD's cheerleading stuff, but I had this top cut (Simplicity 2971) and realized it would be cute with the pants I recently made (which I can finally wear to work since it will about 80 tomorrow).

The top *might* end up coming to Disney, but probably not because I think I'd bake in it being a poly-lycra ITY knit. The pants are Colette Pattern's Clover pants pattern. I'd seen a lot of rave reviews for these on Pattern Review and I love them - very easy to make and the fit is great.

My Fabric Fairy order arrived today and the Mickey board short fabric is even nicer in person than it was on the web site (ditto for the Tink and Minnie knits). I wish I could just stay home and fondle the fabric tomorrow, but gotta go teach some kids so I can keep paying for it.

...and then I need to find several extra hours this weekend to write test question (a side job, but very well-paying - aka Disney $$$). I am hoping this summer when time is not so crazy I could work in some Big Give sewing, but right now, I am too swamped.

I like your outfit....never tried sewing for myself before

Hi ladies! Everything looks awesome!!!! I have been busy getting ready to leave for Disney on Sunday!!! Here are what i have been working on....

Boxer shorts for my BIL (long family joke about how i was going to buy Care Bears boxers for him....I will be giving them to him at the Hoop Dee Do in front of our huge party there...19 people!!)

Vest and Skirt for my 6-year old niece....she loves peace signs and wanted a vest....

And a patchwork twirly skirt (moda cape anne charms) for my daughters American Girl doll....

So they arent "Disney" items but they are going to Disney with me ;-)

Oh how exciting have a GREAT time....I like your projects and at your BIL carebear boxers - HDDR is the best place to pull off for that joke....great idea

The vest and skirt are darling and I like the patchwork too....

 

[PurpleEars]

Hi everyone!


I have lurked on this thread and I am FINALLY (at 44) going to learn how to sew next month!! I am so excited and hopefully I will one day posting my creations on here.

Ya'll have been a inspiration!

Welcome! A number of us didn't start sewing (at least since Home Ec) until they joined the group. All of them were making beautiful clothing in no time. Please feel free to ask questions as you embark on this exciting sewing journey!

I was going to sew up a bag for DD's cheerleading stuff, but I had this top cut (Simplicity 2971) and realized it would be cute with the pants I recently made (which I can finally wear to work since it will about 80 tomorrow).

The top *might* end up coming to Disney, but probably not because I think I'd bake in it being a poly-lycra ITY knit. The pants are Colette Pattern's Clover pants pattern. I'd seen a lot of rave reviews for these on Pattern Review and I love them - very easy to make and the fit is great.

My Fabric Fairy order arrived today and the Mickey board short fabric is even nicer in person than it was on the web site (ditto for the Tink and Minnie knits). I wish I could just stay home and fondle the fabric tomorrow, but gotta go teach some kids so I can keep paying for it.

...and then I need to find several extra hours this weekend to write test question (a side job, but very well-paying - aka Disney $$$). I am hoping this summer when time is not so crazy I could work in some Big Give sewing, but right now, I am too swamped.

Great job on the outfit. Wow, temperature in the 80's in March is unlikely for us! We are looking at a daytime high of 60 today, but that is highly unusual.

Hi ladies! Everything looks awesome!!!! I have been busy getting ready to leave for Disney on Sunday!!! Here are what i have been working on....

Boxer shorts for my BIL (long family joke about how i was going to buy Care Bears boxers for him....I will be giving them to him at the Hoop Dee Do in front of our huge party there...19 people!!)

Vest and Skirt for my 6-year old niece....she loves peace signs and wanted a vest....

And a patchwork twirly skirt (moda cape anne charms) for my daughters American Girl doll....

So they arent "Disney" items but they are going to Disney with me ;-)

Cute vest and skirts. I can't wait to see your BIL's reaction to the boxer shorts. I am sure that will be a hoot!


For those of you who cared about my vacuum drama - well it has been a week and we still don't have a vacuum! We are still waiting for a repair estimate from the shop. Good thing we don't have plans to entertain this weekend, or else I will be very very unhappy!

 

[Isatricia]

Thanks for all the great ideas to make the Cinderella dress more appealing!

She says she wants the peplum to have a sheen/sparkle to it. Luck has it that several years ago I found some sheer iridescent fabric as a remnant for less than $1. I should have plenty to put it on the peplum. I will have to take apart the dress though. I think I won't have the peplums touch in the front and back and make it look more just on the hips. I will probably add rhinestones down the front too, but I don't have any right now.

 

[tchrrx]

Thanks for all the great ideas to make the Cinderella dress more appealing!

She says she wants the peplum to have a sheen/sparkle to it. Luck has it that several years ago I found some sheer iridescent fabric as a remnant for less than $1. I should have plenty to put it on the peplum. I will have to take apart the dress though. I think I won't have the peplums touch in the front and back and make it look more just on the hips. I will probably add rhinestones down the front too, but I don't have any right now.

For our first trip, a friend made my DD a Cinderella dress. She made a big flouncy, iridescent back piece that tied in the front (almost like a reverse apron) to go over the basic blue. Maybe you could do something like that so that you don't have to undo anything.

(I can't post the picture b/c I forgot how, but if you'll PM me your email, I'll try to send it to you so you can see what I'm talking about it.)

 

[Isatricia]

I need feedback! I have been looking at the Sis Boom adult patterns and would like to know if they are as easy as they appear?

I make clothes for my girls mostly, but I used to sew for myself as well. I pretty much quit making clothes for me a while back because nothing fit after I got it made. I am plus sized and I think that only complicates matters.

 

[McDuck]

I need feedback! I have been looking at the Sis Boom adult patterns and would like to know if they are as easy as they appear?

I make clothes for my girls mostly, but I used to sew for myself as well. I pretty much quit making clothes for me a while back because nothing fit after I got it made. I am plus sized and I think that only complicates matters.

I've only done the Meghan peasant (bought the Jamie/Marissa--can't remember which is the adult and which is the child, I bought both ), but YES, they are just as well-written as Carla's child patterns! Very stylish and forgiving!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Mac Users - has anyone tried using ConvertIt Mac?

Its a software that allows you to see your embrodiery designs on the Mac?

Just wondering....

 

[Trishtack]

I could not get the Photobucket password to be accepted. Has it changes from page 1?

 

[4monkeys]

I could not get the Photobucket password to be accepted. Has it changes from page 1?

I had trouble the other day, I tried several times. Then I made sure I typed it exaclty, I think it's case sensitive!!

 

[Sandi S]

I particularly love those pants! I had no clue you worked. I figured you spent every waking minute sewing! I barely work at all and can't find time to sew.

I teach 7th grade English (and I'm dept chair and the yearbook advisor), so I need some creative sanity in my life. I just sew really fast. Last August I finished my master's degree (which I did online) and I've been so excited to have a decent amount of sewing time again.

Love the top and pants. I love the colors. I always love anything made with bright happy colors! The pants look great. I never sew for myself. Maybe I should start. LOL!

Um, YES!!! I didn't set out to sew for myself when I started, but I love it that I have learned to make custom-fitting, stylish outfits for myself. I think this one here might be my all-time favorite:

I have learned a lot about pattern fitting through Fit for Real People - an excellent book - as well as some trial and error. Once I got into how to alter for a full bust, I was a happy woman. I could not buy a dress in the store and have it fit me well if it is a fitted style. Same for jackets and a lot of blouses.

I need feedback! I have been looking at the Sis Boom adult patterns and would like to know if they are as easy as they appear?

I make clothes for my girls mostly, but I used to sew for myself as well. I pretty much quit making clothes for me a while back because nothing fit after I got it made. I am plus sized and I think that only complicates matters.

Again - Fit for Real People is great for ANYONE's fit issues - the pictures in the book alone will show you how the process gets used on all different bodies, shapes, and sizes. Also, Pattern Review has a lot of good resources and a dedicated Plus Size sewing message board. It's also the best place to go to find out how patterns really make up.

I have one more cut project to sew and then I will dive into some of the new fabrics that have made their way to me this week. I really need to sew spring/summer clothes for Gracie.