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From: MaryW
Date: 07-28-2006, 12:00 PM (1 of 21)
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Just received my latest issue, I am going to send it out as a prize to someone who posts about their sewing for back to school or just plain sewing for kids. Details are in the contests and challenges forum.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: pfaffshirl
Date: 08-03-2006, 01:36 PM (2 of 21)
| I'll have to see if I can find that magazine. I have 2 GDS to sew for - one 5 and one 8. The 8 yr old is chunky and hard to fit. Even the plus sized kids patterns aren't right for her. I'm doing ok on tops and dresses but need help with altering pants for her - any ideas? |
User: pfaffshirl
Member since: 03-08-2003 Total posts: 6 |
From: Patty22
Date: 08-03-2006, 02:05 PM (3 of 21)
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Try making a mock pattern from tracing from a pair of pants that does fit her well. Then take this mock pattern and overlay it onto the pattern you are using to see if it will fit her. Just an idea. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: patuzi
Date: 08-04-2006, 09:42 AM (4 of 21)
| Hello, This Is My First Time To Post Anything. I Usually Don't Have Much To Say. My Daughter Was Telling Me She Knows Of A Family That Has 4 Children And Are Truly Underpriviledged. So I Was Setting There Looking At All My Stash. The Idea Came To Me To Make Them Some School And Summer Clothes. I Did. I Mailed Them To Her And She Distributed Them.... She Told Me That They Thought It Was Christmas!!! And They Had A Hard Time Waiting For The 4 Large Boxes To Arrive! This Made My Heart Feel Soooo Warm That I Just Had To Share It With Someone.some Day Maybe They Will Think Back And Say "i Remember When Some Nice Lady We Didn't Even Know Made All Of Us The Prettiest Clothes!" And The Chain Of Giving Will Begin. Thanx For Listening, Patuzi |
User: patuzi
Member since: 05-23-2006 Total posts: 1 |
From: MaryW
Date: 08-04-2006, 11:51 AM (5 of 21)
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Hi Patuzi and welcome to Sew Whats New. You were so kind to that family, I'm sure they will never forget you.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: my2girlies
Date: 08-04-2006, 02:31 PM (6 of 21)
| Patuzi - That is so sweet!! I bet you were as excited as those children - well almost!! It just feels wonderful to share a God given talent with others, those children will never forget what you have done for them and how wonderful they will look on their first day back to school in their new clothes. Thanks so much for sharing your story!! |
User: my2girlies
Member since: 03-25-2005 Total posts: 154 |
From: SewFergie
Date: 08-08-2006, 10:20 AM (7 of 21)
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Yep... I posted it under sewing for children. We went to a small zoo yesterday. Ellie LOVES zebras but this zoo didn't have any. When we got home she told me " I need a zebra dress because the zoo didn't have a zebra." LOL.... How do you like her reasoning??? I am going to try it.... "I need more fabric because the zoo didn't have any fabric." LOL Christina My Sewing Projects http://w78.photobucket.com/widgets/dynamicflash.php?featuretype=bucketshow&featurename=MySewingProjects&pa=/j107/MeFergie/ |
User: SewFergie
Member since: 06-14-2006 Total posts: 9 
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From: esrun3
Date: 08-08-2006, 07:24 PM (8 of 21)
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Patuzi-welcome! What a great story and so very kind of you to do that for the family. Makes you feel warm inside, doesn't it?
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: SewingNewbie
Date: 08-09-2006, 10:25 AM (9 of 21)
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Well Mary, this was the first time that I made something from a pattern and was my first twirl skirt made!!!!!!!! It is really for christmas.. http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l241/Jahesmia/twirl.jpg Here is the finished product, I know it looks funny on the 3t body: http://www.hoenshel.com/ebay/grinch6.jpg Although I just finished a cat in the hat broom skirt - twirl skit one of those and it is my fav thing I have done. WIll post as soon as I can get a pic.. |
User: SewingNewbie
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 34 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 08-09-2006, 10:31 AM (10 of 21)
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What a cutie -- nice skirt too. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: SewingNewbie
Date: 08-09-2006, 01:04 PM (11 of 21)
| Thanks! They are both a lot of work ;D I actually added a ruffle to the bottom and am finishing up a long sleeve fur cuff shirt to match. |
User: SewingNewbie
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 34 |
From: MaryW
Date: 08-09-2006, 01:08 PM (12 of 21)
Really cute. Good job. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: esrun3
Date: 08-09-2006, 08:13 PM (13 of 21)
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What a sweetie she is! Love the skirt too! Great job.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: SewingNewbie
Date: 08-11-2006, 02:05 PM (14 of 21)
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here is another set i just finisded up for winter - pastel. http://www.hoenshel.com/ebay/snowman.jpg |
User: SewingNewbie
Member since: 07-29-2006 Total posts: 34 |
From: Sancin
Date: 08-14-2006, 06:57 PM (15 of 21)
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I away from home waiting for grandchild to arrive (dd tomorrow!). Does anyone know who sells Ottobre magazine in the Waterloo/Kitchener area in Ontario? Nancy *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: my2girlies
Date: 08-15-2006, 04:02 PM (16 of 21)
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Sewing newbie - What pattern did you use for your skirt? I have been looking for what like that for my great niece. Beautiful choice of colors, too!!! |
User: my2girlies
Member since: 03-25-2005 Total posts: 154 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 08-16-2006, 11:36 AM (17 of 21)
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Can you purchase ottobre patterns in a brick and mortar store in the US? These are some adorable outfits!!! Also, how far up do the sizes go? I would love to make some of these adorable skirts for my 7 yo dd. TIA! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: ma24qtz
Date: 08-17-2006, 04:09 PM (18 of 21)
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Can you purchase ottobre patterns in a brick and mortar store in the US? These are some adorable outfits!!! Also, how far up do the sizes go? I would love to make some of these adorable skirts for my 7 yo dd. TIA! Jen I have purchase it at the Joanns Superstore where I'm at, thought they tend to run an issue behind. I know you can get them from online shops like sewzuannesfabrics and woolythreads I think is another. |
User: ma24qtz
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 16 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 08-20-2006, 05:52 PM (19 of 21)
Thank you  We don't have a JoAnns nearby, but I will check my local Hancocks and maybe even Hobby Lobby next time I am there. Thanks again! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-07-2006, 10:29 AM (20 of 21)
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SewingNewbie, you have WON the fall issue of Ottobre Design. http://ottobredesign.com Please email me privately <email address removed for privacy> with your name and mailing address so I can send out your prize. Congratulations.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-07-2006, 05:34 PM (21 of 21)
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Congratulations, Sewing Newbie, on your win.. What a great prize..Good for you, Girl..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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