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From: diannab
Date: 02-27-2007, 12:42 PM (1 of 21)
 OMG!!!!!!!!!! Why do schools only give a 2 day notice?!~?!?!?! Okay, so here are my thoughts.... My little one.... A strawberry shortcake outfit. The fabric I have on hand isn't red but is cute and pink and red striped... What do you think? Pair that with a white apron and a strawberry shortcake inspired hat? Would that work?For my 7 yr old I was thinking Wonder woman...... I have some great fabric that is white red and blue striped with stars on it..... Could I make her a corset out of that fabric (of course she would wear this over a tee) and then make her some blue shorts from the blue satin ( I have fray check and a serger so hopefully this will make it less likely to bust a seam????)  And have her wear that over some white panty hose and a pair of boots? Whaddya think??? HELP!  LOL I will post pics Thursday I promise! Thanks guys!
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User: diannab
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-27-2007, 01:13 PM (2 of 21)
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Sounds fine to me but you better get going.
MaryW
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From: diannab
Date: 02-27-2007, 01:15 PM (3 of 21)
LOL I know!  Thanks for your opinion... I am terrified as all this will be with no patt ;D Woohoo! LMBO
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User: diannab
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From: Magot
Date: 02-27-2007, 02:12 PM (4 of 21)
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Just give it your best shot - at that short notice mine all ended up dressed in a sack with a rope tied around the middle and told they were celts, either that or a sheet turned toga...(tie the rope under the bust for a Roman)
love and kisses, Jan
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From: diannab
Date: 02-27-2007, 09:20 PM (5 of 21)
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Helllllllllllllllllpppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!! lol Anyone have tips on how the heck to hem satin? :( I cannot get the shorts to hem without looking all wonky...... :(
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User: diannab
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From: Pudge99
Date: 02-27-2007, 09:25 PM (6 of 21)
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Well I don't do a lot with satin, but since this is just a quick costume why not try some bias tape.
Gina
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User: Pudge99
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-27-2007, 09:28 PM (7 of 21)
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Or heck if you have some steam a seam, just iron a hem in...it's a costume.
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: diannab
Date: 02-27-2007, 09:33 PM (8 of 21)
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one problem... I have never used bias tape and have always been slightly afraid... is it hard to work with? I will pick some up from the store tomorrow and give it a go as long as you guys think it is simple enough to do on satin lol heheheh Can you iron satin? I am afraid to press it... I don't want to ruin it........... I know it is just a costume... but they are wearing them to school :/ LOL Gah, I such a picky worry wart!
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User: diannab
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From: Pudge99
Date: 02-27-2007, 09:38 PM (9 of 21)
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OH yeah steam a seam! Just use a pressing cloth and the minimum heat required for the steam a seam. Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 02-27-2007, 11:35 PM (10 of 21)
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Wow you are brave. I would have did what Jan said wrap them in a sheet. Mine wouldn't have been Roman Toga's they would have been mummies. My grands would do that to me in Chalmette and come to me for bailing them out only thing it was 8:30PM the night before they had to have it. the teachers would all what to see what I came up with I guess they knew I was nuts.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
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From: diannab
Date: 02-28-2007, 06:29 AM (11 of 21)
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lol MotherinLaw. Well, the teachers didn't tell me til yesterday. :( The wonderwoman out fit is done! (Minus the hemming on the pants!) lol I am going to the store today for some red fabric for strawberry shortcake ;D I also have to pick up a compass, steam a seam and some bias binding. I really want to try it. I am so excited! I sat grommets for the first time yesterday!!! And made my first corset, and without a pattern just and idea in my head! The running shorts came from tracing a pair of pants onto the blue satin and serged them up! hehehe I need to find wonderwoman a rope that I can spray paint gold.... Had someone point out that she carries a lasso...... The headband and belt were mostly done via serger. They are a yellowy color ;D The cuffs were fun but a pain in the arse! lol ;D I am so excited to get my hands on the redfabric!!! I will probably buy 5 yards since there will be lots of ruffles.. What do y'all think? Would you put a red ruffle on the red dress or find a cutesy pink fabric/print? I have this wonderful pink striped fabric that I want to make the hat out of ... I don't believe there would be enough to make the ruffles... but there might be........ yay ! thanks for all the tips guys! Reason I am going all out on this: 1 . daughters have to look nice.... lol 2. I sew lots of 'boutique' looking clothes for them and their friends parents have bought some because of how they look and the quality. 3. the teachers know I can sew so probably are looking for something grand! Gah the pressure!
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User: diannab
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From: Hogmami
Date: 02-28-2007, 08:30 AM (12 of 21)
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I remember those days. I used to get so upset when the kids would tell at 10PM that they needed cookies or cupcakes for the next day. I was a single mother and had to be up for work at 5. I really don't miss those times, but have a feeling I will be getting back into them when my granddaughter is in school.
Carolyn
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From: lendube
Date: 02-28-2007, 11:48 AM (13 of 21)
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When my dd was about 7 or 8 she came up with a character named "Mighty Fox". She was always "producing" plays with other kids, drawing and coming up with characters and stories. So naturally she wanted to be Mighty Fox for Halloween. I had her drawing to go by and I will say it turned out great and I know I have a picture somewhere.......... Just want to say how lucky your kids are to have a Mom who's so willing to do this for them. If they don't appreciate it now they sure will when the grow up. Can't wait to see the finished products. You're a good Mom, lady.  Lennie |
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From: diannab
Date: 03-01-2007, 08:14 AM (14 of 21)
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Okay... so the outfits didn't turn out as I envisioned.... (but I didn't use a pattern so meh)... BUT at 542 am I finished my oldest daughters ! ;D LOL 5 mins before she got onto the bus There were some last minute alterations and she decided she didn't wanna wear the headband and wrist cuffs lol Soooooooooooo I will post pics of her in a sec ;D At 753 I trimmed all of the loose threads and strays off of my youngest dd outfit! Gah, I cut it close! But I had to go to bed last night (well 2 am....) It was to the point that I was afraid I was gonna mess up if I didn't get a lil shut eye. I got 3 hours of sleep and got back up at 5 am to get back cracking on the outfits. I like the look of zoe's best (strawberry shortcake) ;D I gave strawberry my own twist! LOL The neckline fudged on accident, but I think I made a nice save... LOL Alright.. Off to upload pics to the web then back here to edit this post! WOot! ;d
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User: diannab
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From: diannab
Date: 03-01-2007, 08:34 AM (15 of 21)
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OKAY!!!!!!!!!!!! PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/wonderwomanaway.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/S3010537.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/S3010540-1.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l43/diannaleigh/S3010545-2.jpg lol ;D I am soooooooooooooo tired! I think I am gonna go take a nap now! LOL I am so excited for the girls. They got what they wanted. Zoe's neckline looks so wrong to me cause it isn't how strawberry shortcake looks but most seem to like it, and the others probably won't even notice! LMAO ;D I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE HAT!
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User: diannab
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From: dmoses
Date: 03-01-2007, 09:17 AM (16 of 21)
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A- Adorable girls! B- Beautiful job! C- The Costumes look great! I always enjoyed making costumes for my kids...it's a lot of fun!
Take care,
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User: dmoses
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From: diannab
Date: 03-01-2007, 11:55 AM (17 of 21)
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Thanks so much! We had great fun! I can't wait to hear how there day is...
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User: diannab
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From: lendube
Date: 03-01-2007, 01:49 PM (18 of 21)
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Wow, such dedication. Hope you're sleeping. The biggest thanks for you are the looks on your beautiful girls' faces. They look adorable. Lennie |
User: lendube
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From: Magot
Date: 03-01-2007, 10:44 PM (19 of 21)
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The hat makes that outfit and I have always been a fan of WONDER WOMAN - they look like they will have had fun - good job!
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-01-2007, 11:27 PM (20 of 21)
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I'm a fan of hats too...great job !!!
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: diannab
Date: 03-02-2007, 10:14 AM (21 of 21)
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Thanks! They had an absolute blast! LMAO After all that work... Zoe came home with her apron picked.... bow falling off hat lol! Oh, but the fun they had!
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User: diannab
Member since: 10-28-2006 Total posts: 78 |
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