Sorry for the super long quote but I was a bit far behind.
I have made 2 Grace Ruffle Dresses. Rapunzel was a size 8 the and the Navy a 10. For the main dress part I know I did not use more than 2 yards, (probably closer to 1 and a half) even with the size 10...unless it has a direction specific pattern. The ruffles are wider, but not doubled in fabric so maybe 1/2 yard per ruffle. Thats still probably more than what it is.
You can do it! Just ask for help here if you get stuck with the math
These are beautiful and I love the cruise dress, I am a sucker for all things nautical.
You all are such busy sewers I can't keep up! I am loving everything, you all are so inspiring! I am itching to make my own Cinderella dress after seeing the ones here...so cute!
Here's what I've been working on...
I don't know if anyone remembers the fabric I asked about a few weeks ago...the aqua and purple? Well here is what I came up with for my daughter's Ariel dress/costume...
Wow, that came out great. I wouldn't want to work with those fabrics either since I know I would be cursing like crazy!
Here is what I've worked on this week:
The jumper pattern is from the Ottobre magazine. It just came a few weeks ago and it is filled with the cutest patterns. I am slowly working my way through it deciding which ones I am going to make. I did change up the pattern just a little bit. The front of the jumper was supposed to have two panels with a decorative seam down the center. I eliminated that and cut it on the fold because I wanted to decorate the front of each of the jumpers. I also added a little bit to the length because it seemed like a very short jumper to me.
The shirt pattern is another one of the Imke shirts from Sewing Clothes Kids Love. I made it a little bit big so that it could be worn for longer so I added two rows of smocking to the sleeves so that the elastic would hold them up out of the way a little bit.
These came out great. The monkey is super cute.
I can't be the only person curious how exactly these designers are able to "create" and sell Disney intellectual property without being shut down or worse. So yeah, sharing that Mickey that someone designed violates that digitizer's purchase agreement but I wouldn't call it stealing since they don't exactly own the rights to distribute licensed characters owned by someone else. If we were paying licensing fees those designs would be a lot more than $3-4 each.
Don't get me wrong, I love that I don't have to digitize my own stuff and can add awesome applique to my creations but I do think we are skirting on the edge of acceptable use. Btw, totally not trying to start something. I just think its unfair to consider someone who shares a pattern that is questionably redistributed intellectual property stealing.
I agree with with others have said on this topic and don't want to rehash it but I wanted to add: Lots of digitizers create designs that are not infringing on any kind of licensing, for example they create a flower, castle, princess crown, pirate ship, etc that is their own original artwork. It would be unethical and, in most cases, illegal to share their designs. I know it seems like it takes me an hour just to add a name to a design with my embroidery software so I can't imagine how long it takes to digitize a design or ITH project.
Here is a picture of the dress that I made today. It is a very colorful dress. My little niece loves lots of patterns and colors. You should see what she chooses when she dresses herself!!!!
That is quite colorful but so cute.
You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!
I wanted a cute skirt, but with the little one I need the skorts. There was a cool sarong skirt pattern that I googled and printed out and this is what I came up with. I added a zipper (which I had my MIL put in - I was too scared). I need to figure out how to put the button on the front flap to hide the zipper top. I just haven't done it.
Then, I saw the Fab 5 skirts and LOVED them!!! I modified the above pattern for myself and changed the front to a skirt front. I modified the May Day skirt pattern for my DD and this is what I came up with:
So, then I thought I would try to applique. Forgive the big error on the small piece. It moved when I was ironing it down, but I am shocked that I was able to pull this off so well.
I did other stuff for my DD which is in different stages still, but still wanted more for my 2 DS. Here is their pirate shirt. I made the shorts as well - the older DS almost by accident. Then I made him the Star Wars shorts in the previous picture. The striped headbands are neck coolers with the beads in them to help keep them cool.
This is the current project- my DH requested a baseball Mikey head. I didn't want to figure out how to accurately sew the ball's stitching so I just used the patterned fabric and sewed a little more detail on the balls. I am doing 4 baseball shirts. I have one completed and 2 other ones all cut out and ready to iron on and sew.
and a close up:
My MIL helped me with this skorts for my DD as my very first project. I have a top to go with it but it is lost in all my new sewing goodies. I am sad that I will most likely have to return my mom's machine next Weds.
Thanks again for all the tips that I have been able to snatch from this group. You are wonderful. I grabbed 2 fabulous pairs of scissors today at Joanns at 50% off plus the coupon for an extra 20% off. Thanks for that tip - my DH on the other hand.
Have a good evening!
WOW, you have been busy. Great job on the strip and patchwork skirts from your previous post. The coordinating skirts are really cute and I love the wrap skorts. The pirate outfits are really cute and the fabric hanging off of Mickey's head wrap is a nice touch. Love the details on the baseball applique
So i'm trying to find the main difference between a serged seam and an over cast one so I'm looking at pictures. They look almost the exact same except for the amount of thread. Why the preference for sergers ? Will they both hold the same ?
I have a serger but don't use it that often. I think most people like the speed at which the serger can finish the seams vs the over cast foot on your regular machine. If you are not doing a ton of sewing you don't
need a serger.
pumpkinpatchquilter - thanks for encouraging me to buy the featherweight! It's such a fun machine to sew with!
My first project....
It's not covering the featherweight, but works for one of my other machines.
Now off to find another project
Pretty fabrics. Thanks for sharing that pattern, I have that one in my collection and I really need to make a cover for my machine.
BUt I bet if you set all your sewing things up in the room of the said 19 y/o and start sewing at sunrise that will give the child a little push.
The most expensive part was the fusible fleece! Anyone have a cheap source for that?
I usually just buy it when it goes on sale at JoAnn's. It is quite expensive!
QUESTION: I remember reading somewhere that DISboarders often carry the lime green Mickey head to let others know they are members. Is there anything that this group does to let each other know in the parks - other than the obvious of being the BEST dressed families in the parks!!
I think usually posters on this thread just recognize the clothes the kids are wearing and try to say hi.
I have to show off my beautiful new granddaughter, Madison Nicole! She was born early this morning at 3:41 a.m. My poor daughter pushed for three hours before they decided they had to do a c-section. But baby is here and healthy and that's all that counts!
What a beautiful baby. I hope your DD recovers quickly from the c-section. Don't forget to update your signature (in your free time of course). Congratulations!
Finally got photobucket to work I think, just can't upload on my phone. I have done 3 appliques, this is the first 5x7 size I've finished.
That came out really clean. Good job.
I am so excited to share this outfit...
I just finished it this evening! It's my own sorta makeshift pattern...though the pirate outfits on Disboard totally inspired me!!! I had planned to applique a Pirate Mickey on it but my daughter says there are no Mickey's in the Pirates of the Carribean! LOL* She loves it...I just took some fabric from my quilting stash to make her scarf on her head...but I think I'm going to look for a skull and crossbone scarf at Walmart...and she wants an eyepatch! LOL*** So I guess I better get on that.
So excited, just wanted to share!
That looks great and your DD obviously fits the part. I love that she is making her sister walk the plank!
My latest project I whipped up, matching skirts! I think these will be our semi formal outfits on the Magic next week! My flip flops shouldn't have made it into the picture lol.
Nice job. Have fun on your cruise.
Well, Sunshine recognized Gracie and I by Gracie's dress in the ladies room outside of Soarin'...very cool! Gracie felt like a little celebrity I think - perked her mood up.
We are doing Blizzard Beach and then AK tomorrow. AoA is awesome, but our wifi hasn't been the best (or I'd share more pics now)
How fun! Glad to hear you are enjoying your trip.
I'm making first trip shirts for my twins and not sure what I want to write. My first thought was "Cooper twins' first Disney trip!" or should I put their names and first Disney trip? Need suggestions. I also have cute Mickey and Minnie together appliqués to iron on. DD's shirt is neon pink and DS's is grey.
I think you should go with the child's name and "1st Trip". Most of the face characters and CMs will call your child by name if they can read their name on their shirt. This always amazes the children because they have no idea how Belle or one of the other characters knows their name.
Here are the costumes for our HS day. I bought the badge and the belt buckle from Thefeltfrog on Etsy. I used the Portrait Peasant pattern for the dress along with this tute for the skirt. I'm pleased with how it came out!!
CUTE!
Here are the costumes for our first MK day.
Dress is SS bodice and a Simplicity skirt and Micky head from Etsy. Shorts are a McCall's pattern with t-shirt tie applique from Etsy.
This shirt is for our DTD night.
These came out really nice. I love the shorts set!!
Sorry for the multiple posts. These outfits are for Crystal Palace dinner.
This shirt was made by Nancy from our boards. The shorts were a McCall's pattern.
This outfit was not made by me, but I found it in a local thrift store in Graham NC. I wondered if any of you talented Moms made this one??
Great find on the pooh skirt & shirt and you did a great job on the shorts.
This shirt is another pattern from the Ottobre magazine. I am not thrilled with how the applique turned out. I wanted to use the knit fabric from the shirts as part of the applique but even though I used a ball point needle, it didn't do well. I have some special backing stuff that I probably should have put on it before I used it to applique. But it's too late now. LOL!
This is the same pattern but a different material.
Then I made my little niece a jumper using the simply sweet pattern. This is some of the baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day. I have almost used it up. I have two pieces of the corduroy left but I am not sure what I want to use them for so right now I am saving them.
Oh and the border on the jumper is made using fabric that was a leftover scrap from the back to school jumper I made her last year. I found it when I was cleaning out my fabric stash.
I love how you did the border on the back to school dress, even better that it was from your stash. The corduroy dresses you have been making are lovely.
Mickey and Minnie are perfect boy/girl twin shirts. Maybe check out DISigns board for 1st trip ideas.
I probably shouldn't even try at those prices! I could just freezer paper stencil Phineas, Gus & Ezra until I can get an embroidery machine but man is it cool!!
