It's not hard to stay cheap when you're making clothes for a 17# baby.She only needed 1.5yds of fabric + the tulle to do the skirt. I dread when she gets bigger and wants one of those mondo twirl skirts w/ like 10yrs of fabric!
If I miss answering anyone, please let me know because I'm a bit out of it today. I'm struggling with a nasty bug and I probably shouldn't even be at the computer... but it's hard to stay away.
My zigzag usually curled the edges under a little. I didn't worry about it since the main purpose was just to reinforce the seams and it wouldn't be seen unless someone was checking the inside. You might be able to reduce the rolling by adjusting the thread tensions but unless you think it will cause problems with how the item looks on the outside, I wouldn't worry too much.
The ruffles on the JoJo skirt are simple strips of fabric, finished on all edges (the ends are rounded) and gathered down the middle. One the skirt is sewn together, I lay it out on a cutting board and pin the ruffles in place trying to make sure I don't catch extra fabric under them. Then I just stitch in place and remove the gathering stitching (which I really should do in a contrasting thread since that makes it easier to know which thread is which).
Lisa,
Thank you so much for the help. I sincerely appreciate it...esp. since you are not feeling well. I hope you feel better soon.
My husband asked to look at the "boutique" clothes I have been telling him about and I showed him your ebay store...he was oohing and aahing right along with meYour work is beautiful.
Thanks again for sharing your tips.
Kay
She should be right on track to be the same size as Evan who is almost 3 and finally 26# (after lunch and fully clothed!).
Here are pictures of DD "almost in school dress." She is only 3, so no school or preschool yet! I am not so tickled with this, but she was veery excited. Makes us both happy
A close up of the patches done with E 6000
The bow that came with all of those bows I won on Voldemort a while ago.
I posted a picture of Emily's first day of school, here's a few more of her outfit. Sorry it's not Disney related, I'm just so proud of her! She loves school, and can't wait to go back tomorrow! Thanks to CastleCreations for posting the "first" back to school outfit using this fabric. I love how DD's outfit turned out (not to mention all the other awesome BTS sets using this print!).
Just because she's too stinkin' cute!
But this one is my favorite.
And this is what DS was doing while I took pictures of DD.
Yep, he's stuck!
That is SOOO something I would do! The ruffles on the JoJo skirt are simple strips of fabric, finished on all edges (the ends are rounded) and gathered down the middle. One the skirt is sewn together, I lay it out on a cutting board and pin the ruffles in place trying to make sure I don't catch extra fabric under them. Then I just stitch in place and remove the gathering stitching (which I really should do in a contrasting thread since that makes it easier to know which thread is which).
I made a petticoat that was totally separate so she could wear it with other gowns. The bodice was a camisole style with snaps up the back (the no-sew kind). I used ribbon for the straps so they'd be pretty if they showed but the bodice was white lining fabric. The skirt portion had 4 layers, 3 or crinoline/petticoat net and the one next to her skin was cotton. We did a few trial wears at home to be sure there wouldn't be a problem with itchies and I had to adjust a couple things. I made sure to encase the top gathered edge of the netting between the layers of the bodice (which was lined). She wore the petticoat a lot both for dress up and for a couple weddings.
Here's some pics of my littlest just learning to walk. I'd like to find some Mickey hands to applique on. Any ideas?
It works! I've made many, many ruffled yards of net for DD's tutus, the real 'pancake' style for dance competitions. It zips through all the net like you won't believe. My Marissa is the black swan.
I would like to applique Jaques and Gus on the apron and one of the birds on the head scarf. Well, I can dream and I have til March for this outfit. 
I worked on applique a little today. I just worked on straight lines actually. I think with a little practice I will be able to figure it out. It is not so scary.
I finished DD Cinderella Cleaning Dress. DH said I was not to call it Cindy's Working Girl dress anymore!
Cinderella is going in the closet so DD will not see it! She is hard to surprise. At least I will have one. I really really want her to try it on though!!!
I used the vine/flower looking stitch on my Singer to add a little decoration.
And this is what DS was doing while I took pictures of DD.
Yep, he's stuck!
I'm glad I'm not alone w/ small kids.
Those two are differnt in every way. It is nice becuase they balance each other out!
I finished DD Cinderella Cleaning Dress. DH said I was not to call it Cindy's Working Girl dress anymore!
These were from the pirate and princess party in February - Jack was sooo cute and sooo nice...
I'm pretty sure I'd be escorted out of WDW and humiliate my entire family for generations to come. BUT WORTH IT!
AIMEE!!! It's so cute! Makes me want to mop the floor and clean the tapestries (all "none" of themI worked on applique a little today. I just worked on straight lines actually. I think with a little practice I will be able to figure it out. It is not so scary.
I finished DD Cinderella Cleaning Dress. DH said I was not to call it Cindy's Working Girl dress anymore!
Cinderella is going in the closet so DD will not see it! She is hard to surprise. At least I will have one. I really really want her to try it on though!!!
I used the vine/flower looking stitch on my Singer to add a little decoration.
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Here's some pics of my littlest just learning to walk. I'd like to find some Mickey hands to applique on. Any ideas?
The baby is in the 10th % for height and 25% for weight.
My three year old is in the 98th % for height and 70th % for weight. She is 42 inches tall! Tall and skinny!!! I would love to built like a super model
I was sure I was killing Evan as a baby b/c he was so small, and is so small. No one believes he's potty trained and is almost 3 b/c he's not only skinny, he's super short (no height chart).
AIMEE!!! It's so cute! Makes me want to mop the floor and clean the tapestries (all "none" of them
Now either go to SLEEP or give us some of whatever you are takin'!
(JUST KIDDING!)
Here's what I did yesterday, it's not Disney, but inspired by you lovely ladies (and the few super sewing guys we have!). It's far from perfect and I learned a lot of things I'd do differently next time, but I only spent $5 on all the fabric so you can't go wrong really.
Before my DD went to school I let her try on her Belle gown. Now the dress is going to be hung in my closet in hopes she will forget about it
I think she loves it!
Here are pictures of DD "almost in school dress." She is only 3, so no school or preschool yet! I am not so tickled with this, but she was veery excited. Makes us both happy
The bow that came with all of those bows I won on Voldemort a while ago.
Uhhh is your checkbook ready for a girl though?????
And this is what DS was doing while I took pictures of DD.
Yep, he's stuck!
So glad my kids aren't the only ones! When my oldest did it all I heard was crying and I was frantic trying to figure out where he was. He was fine though and I still laugh about it.
Here's some pics of my littlest just learning to walk. I'd like to find some Mickey hands to applique on. Any ideas?
It works! I've made many, many ruffled yards of net for DD's tutus, the real 'pancake' style for dance competitions. It zips through all the net like you won't believe. My Marissa is the black swan.
I would be beside myself and giggle like an IDIOT!!! I think I'm semi-cool in these situations. But I just can't say I wouldn't say something totally inappropriate to this "Jack"...
You are too funny!!
