You have GOT to be kidding- bootie shorts!?!? I won't shop there because it's so stinkin' expensive. I went in for the first time the other week and was shocked to see regular looking jeans for $50!!! For little girls!!!! But, now I'll pretend it's a moral issue.I with you on that one sister! Limited Too sells one too many "bootie" shorts...as they ADVERTISED them...no no. Maybe when Sally is...like...20. Until then we will stick to The Children's Place (aka Bloomingdales ) and Land's End kids stuff. It's cute, not too babyish and certainly not selling bootie shorts!
Poor HeatherSue!
I so so so so seriously want to be there. I'll beg, borrow and steal if I have to!!!
Personally, I like the black shirt. I do think it looks fall-ish. But, that's okay for school, right? If the teacher has a problem with it, she's loony!
and bring on the pictures!! I can't believe you've been "window shopping" for over a year without posting! Now that you've posted, there's no going back! I hope you can make it to the Dismeet!It's time I introduce myself! I have been reading (and have read from the beginning of disboutique ) for awhile. I've come to the conclusion that
What a wonderful group of people! I've been greatly impressed with your sewing and crafting abilities, amazed by your generosity through big give and more. You've inspired me to finally get back to sewing!! It's good. Even if sewing projects have been going slow...I do have a black belt in shopping
and on a very exciting note....we have been planning a family vacation for next year and I doubt any of you will guess to where so I'll tell ya WE, WHO ARE THREE, ARE GOING TO WDW IN FEBRUARY!!!
DH and I will be celebrating our birthdays AND our 15th wedding anniversary!!!
Our DD7 will have to endure just going to WDW, BBB, CRT, etc. and not celebrating her b'day
I hope this isn't TMI for my first post here but it seems like I know all of you already
Woo-hoo!!! I'll add you to the list!I'm thinking of going to the DISMEET. So here's my info:
Stephanie (MegaWoman) Feb. 5-8, staying on-site somewhere!
Bonne Nuit les filles! Je reviendra mecredi! (= Good night girls, I'll be back on Wednesday!)
Stephanie
First of all, I resemble that remark.I would think that it is acceptable to be a tad self-absorbed when it comes to your vacation, but I defer to the experts.
Oh no! I'll post one shortly, but it ain't perty!Hi all...I was wondering if some of you would mind sharing (or sharing again if you have in the past) pictures of your sewing area. I am trying to organize my sewing area and trying to find a permanent space to sew instead of in my dining room and trying to get ideas of sewing area/room setup...etc. Thanks!!!!
I think they could be slightly bigger! LOL! She is and has always been gorgeous!!Here's a photo of Ireland when she was 4...gosh that was a looooong time ago. Are her bows big enough? LOL
SHE DOES!!!!!Wow...Ireland sure does look like Brent!
*ahem*
Carla! Glad you're in your new house and back online!Hi from our new home in Towson, MD!!!
Here is a pic of my living room:
I didn't have internet access for two whole weeks! I have so much lurking to catch up on!!!
Anyways, I am so happy to be here, and can't wait to get settled and get back into sewing!!! From what I've read online, there are some great fabric stores in the MD/DC area. If anyone is from these parts and can give me a heads up on where to shop, it would be much appreciated!
CarlaC
Oh Stephanie!!! You had me rolling on the floor!!! You are so stinkin' funny!!!!
Right beside the china cabinet is where my notions and ycmt patterns are organized:
And here on the cedar chest my grandfather made is my carefully cataloged fabric waiting to become outfits:
I am no help at all here. Maybe if you post pictures of the outfit on you, we can help you more or see what's wrong.Am I not measuring correctly? What else can I do?
Does anyone know what pattern this purse is made from?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14233067
I found it today and fell in love with it! Could make one for every holiday, etc., etc.!! Thanks!
I about fell off my chair...Wow...Ireland sure does look like Brent!
*ahem*
Here's a photo of Ireland when she was 4...gosh that was a looooong time ago. Are her bows big enough? LOL
It's plain to see that you just need to get rid of that serger. So, go ahead and pack it up and send it on over to me.Thanks sharing...here's my sewing area, and you can see why I need help organizing!
The small containers are all my notions/patterns and the big bins are fabric.
My dining table which has been converted to my sewing/cutting table...and is always a mess!!
I honestly don't remember seeing this whole room before. WOW!! Henry would be VERY impressed. He's a very organized, neat, person and he'd love it if my sewing room looked like that. Fabulous Karen!!OK- you've seen it a million times, but here is my craft, sewing room. Have no fear- it was once a jumble of a mess!
Fabric storage
Sewing tables
reverse view:
We actually changed things up some, can you see how??
and last but not least.....
I like her hair cut!! I've missed her pretty little face around here lately! I don't remember ever seeing a picture of you before, either. I see where she gets her good looks! I'm glad things seem to be going better for you.
Henry told me that I shouldn't make homemade stuff for Tessa to wear to school. He's concerned that she'll get made fun of for not having brand name stuff. I told him we're not buying her brand name stuff anyway! I really don't think it'll be a problem, so I plan to ignore him, as usual!
husbands are such funny creatures...it's cute the way they think they *know* things...
Kids Tessa's age can't read...they aren't usually IN to brand names just yet. (there are some exceptions...living in New Jersey I know this first hand )For the most part kids Tessa's age are into characters...and bright colors. Tessa will be the best dressed kid in Kindergarten...along with Lydia of course! Custom her OUT HeatherSue!!! Do your thang! Then take some pictures and SHOW US!!!
I followed the directions, looked at the pictures and measured twice. However the same problem as last time. There is a huge amount of fabric at the bust and on the sides. I am a small person and the back looked great but the front was still so baggy.
Am I not measuring correctly? What else can I do? DH suggested that I try making this into a 2 piece. Skirt with elastic back on bottom and then back to a fitted top with a leather lace up the back. Any ideas? I would post a picture of the dress but it was just so wrong. I measured my waist but it was down about 2 inches below. I keep going bigger thinking I can bring it in.
Should I just measure to true fit? Should I go with a two piece since I can't get the top correct?
FEBRUARY DISMEET
Okay, you guys have confirmed that no one reads the thread I started for the dismeet on the other board. So, I'll post what I had over there on here and combine it with what Karen had.
I changed my dates to show the 3rd- the 9th because I will be leaving early on the 10th and won't be able to meet up that day.
I agree with Karen that it looks like the 8th would be the day the most of us could make a meet. But, we could do 2 or 3 meets if others are leaving before or arriving after the 8th.
Heather (HeatherSue)+3- 2/3-2/9
Jeanne (jham)+5- 2/7-2/14
Cathy (twob4him)+1- 2/5-2/8
Tom (princessleighsdaddy)+2- ?
Kristine (tnkrbelle565)+?- ?
Tifany (tberi)+3- anytime
Bernadette(lovesdumbo)+1- 1/31-2/7 or 2/1-2/8
Miss Cammie (CampbellScott) +1- ?
Stacy (sohappy)+?- 2/5-2/8
Stephanie (Stephres)+1 or 2- 2/7-2/9
Stacey (Snubie)+?- ?
Karen (KareBear1)+?- 2/8-2/11
Daniela (luvinyou)+?- 2/13-2/22 ?
Chantelle (Disney4me) Feb. 10-17
PrincessKayla- Whenever!
Gosh I'm jealous... I wondered, have you guys considered doing a fabric swap while you're there? Everyone bring something from your stash you'd like to trade?
Or is that a horrible idea that might turn violent? :
For some reason the multi-quote dropped you.
I will tell Megan that Tessa loves her shirt. I actually ran across it in craftster but it is in Teresa's bookmarks as well.
Hey, my computer is cooperating!
It's time I introduce myself!I have been reading (and have read from the beginning of disboutique ) for awhile. I've come to the conclusion that
What a wonderful group of people! I've been greatly impressed with your sewing and crafting abilities, amazed by your generosity through big give and more. You've inspired me to finally get back to sewing!! It's good. Even if sewing projects have been going slow...I do have a black belt in shopping pics soon...
and on a very exciting note....we have been planning a family vacation for next year and I doubt any of you will guess to where so I'll tell ya WE, WHO ARE THREE, ARE GOING TO WDW IN FEBRUARY!!! ::
DH and I will be celebrating our birthdays AND our 15th wedding anniversary!!!
Our DD7 will have to endure just going to WDW, BBB, CRT, etc. and not celebrating her b'day
I hope this isn't TMI for my first post here but it seems like I know all of you already ::
Megan got a hotdog because it is just the three of us. Don't tell Tom, k?
Ok, I know I was being a little crazy. Maybe because all that gathering and sewing and sewing and gathering. Thanks!
I would think that it is acceptable to be a tad self-absorbed when it comes to your vacation, but I defer to the experts.
Are you kidding? TMI is our middle name!
I am so excited that you are going to sew, please holler if you need any help.
And are you coming to our meet? That would be so cool!
Awesome! There will be two Stephanies (our dismeet will rock!).
This is for Jessica. It's Megan's second birthday when we bought her the little house. It was four years ago!
We did not have furniture in our formal living room so we had the house and a tunnel and a tent.
Now I want to see a picture of baby Dallas!
Hi from our new home in Towson, MD!!!
Here is a pic of my living room:
I didn't have internet access for two whole weeks! I have so much lurking to catch up on!!!
Anyways, I am so happy to be here, and can't wait to get settled and get back into sewing!!! From what I've read online, there are some great fabric stores in the MD/DC area. If anyone is from these parts and can give me a heads up on where to shop, it would be much appreciated!
CarlaC
Here's a photo of Ireland when she was 4...gosh that was a looooong time ago. Are her bows big enough? LOL
Well my mom got a couple of outfits done. Here is the friends around the world. the oldest was not wanting to take pictures.
Here is what they will be wearing to Crystal Palace. Trying to decide if I want to travel with another pettiskirt. Already taking two for MNSSHP. She hasn't started on Attikus's outfits yet. I told her to wait just a little bit longer. I feel like he is growing every day!
Here is the outfit that the girls are wearing to Animal Kingdom. I love this pattern..it was so easy.
Maggie turned 2 on Monday and we had her party this morning. The theme was Little Einsteins and the girls got to wear their DHS dresses. We'll wear the dresses again when we dine at Hollywood and Vine.
HI everyone. So I dont know if I have shown you the pictures of Georgia's hair cut! She wanted it chopped SHORT! She wants another trim before school starts, but since that is on Wednesday I dont think we will have time for it this week. here are just a few pictures. Nothing new for sewing just yet. I am working on a few things while she is with her dad until Monday. So hopefully I will have some thing to share for that. haha
This is Georgia at my new boyfriends house (yes, I have a new one. He was bbq us dinner, she loved the bean bag chair so much he let her have one!! )
Did you know that balloons are one of the top choking hazards for children? They are especially dangerous because they are nearly impossible to get out of the throat once they're aspirated. So, the balloon can pop, they can breathe it in, and it won't come back out. My friend's nephew died when he choked on a balloon at his 2nd birthday party. (Yes, more death stories Steph) Most people don't know how dangerous they are. The mylar ballons are much safer. Sorry to get preachy, but that's just me! You should see Teresa and I at kid's events where they try to hand out balloons to kids. We try to educate everyone.
I read it, I just didn't think anyone else did so I posted here
Love your sewing room and Tessa's nightgown, what did I do with the picture? My brother used to work in the ER at the local children's hospital and they saw this all the time. He said pink and red balloons are the worst because they can't see them very well in the little kids' throats. We still have them sometimes, but we play with them for a little bit then send them to Timmy in heaven.
Okay, I'm EXHAUSTED. It just took me forever to catch up. Today was my baby Lily's 3rd birthday and Jayden's is Monday so Mike and I took 6 kids to the local amusement park today. In other words, I took 7 kids to the local amusement park today. Mike has a cold and is behaving worse than any of the other 6 kids I had. I have lots of pictures of birthday girls and outfits and stuff I made and a really funny picture of Luke but I'll have to post them tomorrow. I'm too tired now.
Hey I used that fabric before! It is so cute it is actually sparkly!
Ok two concerns:
1) The black shirt bugs me but I can't figure out what other color to try. I was thinking cream might be better but they didn't have any at Target. Does it look bad? And I have to buy black shoes now!
2) Do you think her teacher will look down on a homemade back to school outfit? I knew her kindergarten teacher from Jacob and I knew that she sewed and would be cool with it but I am worried that this new first grade teacher might think I am a wacko or something. Has anyone worried about that or am I completely crazy? I am also worried that the girls in first grade might give her a hard time too. Ok, I will go calm down now.
I decided to do a non-disney outfit today since I have not sewn in over a week. I don't want to get out of the habit!!
I think that I am going to try a cinderella applique. I am going to look for fabric this weekend. I thought I was finished sewing for our trip but I had to change our Crystal Palace ADR because MK is closing early on Oct 4th. So now we are going to 1900 Park Fare. Has anyone been? Thus the need for a new princess outfit for the trip!
I love her new haircut and I'm happy to see you have been able to move on and find some happiness.HI everyone. So I dont know if I have shown you the pictures of Georgia's hair cut! She wanted it chopped SHORT! She wants another trim before school starts, but since that is on Wednesday I dont think we will have time for it this week. here are just a few pictures. Nothing new for sewing just yet. I am working on a few things while she is with her dad until Monday. So hopefully I will have some thing to share for that. haha
This is Georgia at my new boyfriends house (yes, I have a new one. He was bbq us dinner, she loved the bean bag chair so much he let her have one!! )
Here is a cute one of her at the dr. she was so nervous. Double ear infections! and she has a smile on her face. I love her hair.
This is of the two of us! Two happy girls in the house.
Linnette you never cease to amaze me. I would love to see a pic when you are all finished.Wow !! what a coincidence!! I am working on a handbag for my mother and it is kind of similar (same ) in style like that one (and I thought that I was being original )
this is the pattern I made
handbag
lining (cut smaller than bag)
I made the bottom piece 3"bigger at each side for tabs
this is a draft of what is supposed to look
Linnette