I tried posting a pic, but it was too big, and I have no clue how to compress it.
I LOVE looking at everyone's outfits on here. You are all so very talented. I'm gonna need lots of "pixie dust" to get as talented as all of you! Hahaha
Those of you who do applique, maybe you can help me out. HOW DO YOU DO IT? Hahahaha.....do you just use a zig zag stitch? How do you do the small pieces? Do you sew the individual pieces right onto the outfit or do you have to use some sort of, what is it called, stabalizer or webbing or ????
Sorry if this sounds like a crazy question but I know I need help! I have all these ideas running through my head now but just don't know how to start them. The first thing I want to work on is a large applique of Piglet for a tank top for my little one. I have this adorable little pink skirt that I bought for her at TCP and I thought maybe a pink Piglet appliqued on a shirt would be cute for our very 1st dinner at the Crystal Palace. Have any of you done an applique of Piglet that you could share your pictures of or have any idea how to make one? Or have any of you made a custom outfit centered around Winnie the Pooh, Piglet or the rest of the gang from the Hundred Acre Woods??
Sorry for the long post.....
To you, too!!
That is so sweet!! This one is just for her.
That girl just makes me smile!! I love the nightgown and I did notice the M was in the "Montana" font!Well, I did it! I want to say thanks to everyone for their encouragement but especially Tom! I don't think I would have finished this without the upholstery thread. I finished three of these today and am going to start on matching AG nightgowns for the three girls. If you look closely, the "M" on her shirt is the same font that the "Montana" is in the Hannah Montana logo. I was very happy to find this in JoAnn's because it is my friend's daughter's favorite. She is home from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. She still has to have chemo for 2 and an half years, so it will be a long road for this little kid. I am hoping this nightgown and one for her doll will make her smile.
Megan crackyed me up when she tried it on. She told me to grab my camera so she could do her poses. First, this is her "signature pose." She is very proud of it:
Then she said "twirling"
After that, she said (and I quote), "doing the JoJo"
I asked if she was done and she said she had one more, the "curtsy"
She is such a character!
She is such a character!
WOW THIS ONE IS IT!!!! How did you find that so quickly....I've been searching high and low! Excelllent detective work!
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No but seriously, thanks so much for your help!!!
Can't wait to see what you come up with. If you don't go with that one I would suggest looking in the decorators fabric's at Joann's(or whatever fabric store)I made this for my daughter:
It is two pieces, but you could easily add the strips to the bottom. It is McCalls M5088 and easy.
I am working on an outfit right now (will post Thursday night!!) using the stripwork bodice. I hadn't attatched the straps to the back yet so when DD tried it on, I just tied it. I always modify the back with elastic, no matther how the straps are. I'll try to explain how I do it. I'm horrible at explaining things so, if I butcher this maybe someone else can help!!
- Get your daughter's chest measurement. Then measure a piece of fabric about an 2 inchs or so wider than the bodice. Measure the bodice from the bottom to where the arm hole curve starts. Make the piece 1 1/2 inch longer than that measurement. For DD her bodice measures 13 inches wide and the length is say three inches. I would cut a fabric strip at least 15 inches long by 4 1/2 inches. Still with me?
- Fold over 1 1/2 inches (lengthwise) and press. Stitch a line a little wider than the elastic you will be using. Take your daughter's chest measurement and subtract the bodice measurement from it (13 in this case). My DD has a chest measurement of 22" and the bodice is 13". You are left with 9" this is your elastic measurement. Insert elastic into the casing you made, stitch close. Attatch the bodice to your back (right sides tohether.) I hope this all makes sense!! Here's a picture of a bodice like this. It's not a halter style though.
I asked if she was done and she said she had one more, the "curtsy"
She is such a character!
That's a great cake too!! Was that one just for him??
Thanks!Yes it was all for him!
He didn't dig into it much at all though!
Well it's the thought that counts right??That's a great cake too!! Was that one just for him??
Thanks!
How cute Steph! I am glad that I am not the only one with a little cut- up on their hands!Well, I did it! I want to say thanks to everyone for their encouragement but especially Tom! I don't think I would have finished this without the upholstery thread. I finished three of these today and am going to start on matching AG nightgowns for the three girls. If you look closely, the "M" on her shirt is the same font that the "Montana" is in the Hannah Montana logo. I was very happy to find this in JoAnn's because it is my friend's daughter's favorite. She is home from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. She still has to have chemo for 2 and an half years, so it will be a long road for this little kid. I am hoping this nightgown and one for her doll will make her smile.
Megan crackyed me up when she tried it on. She told me to grab my camera so she could do her poses. First, this is her "signature pose." She is very proud of it:
Then she said "twirling"
After that, she said (and I quote), "doing the JoJo"
I asked if she was done and she said she had one more, the "curtsy"
She is such a character!
That is so sweet!! This one is just for her.
