She's crafty!

I'm so very, very proud of myself and I just had to share. My six year old daughter has a 50s day coming up this week, so that means I have to come up with a poodle skirt. One big problem... I don't sew. I decided I could do this, and I did! I don't believe I cursed (outloud anyways) once! I did have to warn the family to leave me the heck alone as I finished the leash part, but all in all I'm very proud that I made something that stays on my daughter and vaguely resembles a skirt. :oops: My daughter loved it, and wanted to wear it all day so I guess it has her approval too. :D

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...oodleskirt.jpg

Christie, that's fantastic and look how happy she is in it! I hate to admit my own oldest daughter had a part in a 50's themed music show at school years ago and I had Mike's mom make the darned poodle skirt.

I'm in awe! :bow:

Awww thanks. I'm actually suprised that it turned out as well as it did. That picture really isn't that good, but I'm not touching the skirt until she has to wear it Wednsday. I'll take another pic of her all dolled up in the entire outfit. This was just a quick, gotta prove to my mom that I actually did it kind thing. You should see my house though... pink felt EVERYWHERE!!!

My daughter got all excited when she saw extra fabric. All of a sudden I'm make baby doll sleeping bags and such. :rolleyes: She was all set for me to start making baby doll clothes but I closed the sewing machine on that particular request... at least for now. I need a break from that experience. :giggle:

Two words dear......fabric glue....saved my hiney during the days of Kate in Girl Scouts and I can glue the heck outta Barbie clothes. :D

You did a lovely job!

Sewing and I don't get along...:oops:

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Originally Posted by Sasquatch Art

You did a lovely job!

Sewing and I don't get along...:oops:

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Thanks. I don't get along with sewing either. I'd love to learn, but I really lack the patience for it.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Two words dear......fabric glue....saved my hiney during the days of Kate in Girl Scouts and I can glue the heck outta Barbie clothes. :D

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Now you tell me.... *walks off with bloodied bandages on all fingers* I didn't even think about glueing that leash on. :doh: That I decided should be hand sewn, and I think I must have stabbed my fingers at least a dozen times. :oops:

great job Christie! Very cute!

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Originally Posted by Sasquatch Art

You did a lovely job!

Sewing and I don't get along...:oops:

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You and me both... :oops:

Great job on the skirt!!! She looks adorable! :D
And a great thread title... I wanna hear some B-boys now! :cool:

looks great now she just need some socks and shell be set hehehe

The dress is cute and your little girl is a doll.
I can't help but think of the Beastie Boy song when I read the title.

Awesome Awesome Awesome!! You realize you are only n training for being a grandma one day...! You really did an amazing job and the look on your daughter's face is such a special prize for you! Being a mom is really a great job... most of the time....:weirdface :rolleye2: :D

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Originally Posted by Laooda

You and me both... :oops:

Great job on the skirt!!! She looks adorable! :D
And a great thread title... I wanna hear some B-boys now! :cool:

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Thanks. I was wondering if anyone would catch that...it's been stuck in my head all day and thought I'd share the wealth. :D

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Originally Posted by naba2002

looks great now she just need some socks and shell be set hehehe

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Yup, she'll be all decked out on Wednesday. I even have some cute little glasses too. Let's not forget the ponytail too... which will be a major pain since she hates when I mess with her hair. :(

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

The dress is cute and your little girl is a doll.
I can't help but think of the Beastie Boy song when I read the title.

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Thanks Raul. :D

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Originally Posted by starmom

Awesome Awesome Awesome!! You realize you are only n training for being a grandma one day...! You really did an amazing job and the look on your daughter's face is such a special prize for you! Being a mom is really a great job... most of the time....:weirdface :rolleye2: :D

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I also enjoy the roll of Aunt as well. I love to spoil my nephews and soon to be neices. (one on it's way in a matter of weeks)

The fact that my daughter didn't want to take it off, made my day! Well that and it stayed on her. :giggle: I'm taking it with me to the gym to show if off tomorrow. (is that sad or what?!)

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

...I'm taking it with me to the gym to show if off tomorrow. (is that sad or what?!)

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I don't think that's sad at all~ I think it's very cool! Often we are so into making our weaknesses or faults or errors the center of attention; I always love it when people choose to make their accomplishments and 'good stuff' the center of attention!! Positivity, baby!!! :gj:

Awesome job!! Your daughter is so adorable, I am glad that she likes her skirt. :)

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

The dress is cute and your little girl is a doll.
I can't help but think of the Beastie Boy song when I read the title.

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That's exactly what I was thinking. I thought this was gonna be a beastie boys thread. Either way, that's pretty sweet! My 50s day when I was a kid I dressed like John Travolta. Which is odd, because my snake's name is Vincent Vega, who is Travolta's character in pulp fiction.

Maybe I have some weird obsession I don't know about?

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Originally Posted by starmom

I don't think that's sad at all~ I think it's very cool! Often we are so into making our weaknesses or faults or errors the center of attention; I always love it when people choose to make their accomplishments and 'good stuff' the center of attention!! Positivity, baby!!! :gj:

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One of the ladies showed me some suggestions to alter the pattern, to make it a bit easier. I wanted to show her I wasn't a lost cause, and to thank her for her help. Everyone thought I did a good job. I'm still SOOO proud of myself. :D

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Originally Posted by Sunny1

Awesome job!! Your daughter is so adorable, I am glad that she likes her skirt. :)

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Awww, thanks. My daughter is a DOLL! She's the sweetest little girl. I can't wait for her to wear her skirt to school.

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Originally Posted by Skoalbasher

That's exactly what I was thinking. I thought this was gonna be a beastie boys thread. Either way, that's pretty sweet! My 50s day when I was a kid I dressed like John Travolta. Which is odd, because my snake's name is Vincent Vega, who is Travolta's character in pulp fiction.

Maybe I have some weird obsession I don't know about?

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Hey, you can never get enough old school Beastie Boys. ;)

You did a great job and your daughter looks like a doll! :clap:

Thanks Deb. :D

awe its soooo cute!!! you did an AWESOME job! :gj: your daughter is a cutie also

Thanks Ashley. Tomorrow is the big day, so I'll be taking more pics and you'll have to suffer throught those too.

awe, christie it isnt suffering lol.. cant be any worse than the 30 pics i just posted of my one son lol... parenthood is wonderful isnt it :D

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Originally Posted by AshleyB

awe, christie it isnt suffering lol.. cant be any worse than the 30 pics i just posted of my one son lol... parenthood is wonderful isnt it :D

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Whew.

Well today went off without a hitch, ie. the skirt stayed in one piece and stayed ON! I've been going a bit crazy with life right now, as it is thoroughly kicking me in the butt. (ever have those weeks when you get up and just have WAYYYY too much to accomplish :( - I just can't seem to catch up) Anyway, I'm exhausted but just had to share this picture before I forgot to post it. She had a blast, and was too adorable for words. :love:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...odleskirt2.jpg

I am glad that the day went well!! She still looks adorable!!!:)

And as far as waking up with way too much to do, that is an everyday event for me!! I think that I will remain behind in what I need to get done until all my kids move out...LOL!! :P

Again great job!!