geocruiser Posted April 14, 2014 Author #276 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) This is what I wore for formal night. I made the top and hand bag. The bag does fold right but In the picture I did not place it right on the bed. The top is a lose fit. does not look huge when worn. Sorry for the big pictures. The make the outfit look huge! Edited April 14, 2014 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted April 15, 2014 #277 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Love that top, the fabric is beautiful! And the handbag is adorable -- the striped cord and wooden button gives it a touch of charm. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjekyl Posted April 15, 2014 #278 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Great kimono top! Your fabric choice is so pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinnancy Posted April 15, 2014 #279 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I've made my girls lots of things for cruising, mainly pretty little dresses with a nautical theme. I really need to look at making stuff for me too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 16, 2014 Author #280 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thank you all for the kinds words about my top. The fabric was from Joanns fabric. cruisinnancy, Girls dresses must be fun to make. Maybe you might try making something for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinnancy Posted April 16, 2014 #281 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thank you all for the kinds words about my top. The fabric was from Joanns fabric. cruisinnancy, Girls dresses must be fun to make. Maybe you might try making something for you! I really need to! My kids are so young that I put myself last a lot. It's certainly time to treat mama! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted April 19, 2014 #282 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Geocruiser, I love your Kimono outfit! You have excellent sewing skills!:D Love the purse too! I want to thank you for all the info you gave me before I went on vacation. Unfortunately, my mom wasn't up to sewing this trip. She's having some major problems with arthritis in her hands. It makes me so sad because as a child and young girl I was very, very thin and could not wear store-bought clothes so she made just about everything I wore. Some days are better than others so she hasn't given up hope...she just wasn't up to it while I was home this time. Even though I don't sew myself, I really appreciate this thread and seeing all the beautiful things you ladies make so I'm going to keep coming back and checking to see what new things you make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 19, 2014 #283 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I was so happy yesterday to get my sewing machine out of the shop! It got broken when we moved into our new house a year ago and after many attempts to fix it myself (and much complaining) my husband finally decided to take it in and get it fixed! It was in the shop for 2 weeks but it works like a dream now!!! I have all my mending done that has been sitting around for almost a year. When I finished that I cut out a cute dress for our cruise and I have it almost finished. When I finish it I will post a picture of it. Next on the list is to make fancy dresses for my 2 granddaughters that I am taking on a cruise in Nov. They both want frilly and lacey types of dresses. The very girly girl dresses.;) Well, back to sewing and I hope ev3eryone has a great and productive weekend, Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 19, 2014 Author #284 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I was so happy yesterday to get my sewing machine out of the shop! It got broken when we moved into our new house a year ago and after many attempts to fix it myself (and much complaining) my husband finally decided to take it in and get it fixed! It was in the shop for 2 weeks but it works like a dream now!!! I have all my mending done that has been sitting around for almost a year. When I finished that I cut out a cute dress for our cruise and I have it almost finished. When I finish it I will post a picture of it. Next on the list is to make fancy dresses for my 2 granddaughters that I am taking on a cruise in Nov. They both want frilly and lacey types of dresses. The very girly girl dresses.;) Well, back to sewing and I hope ev3eryone has a great and productive weekend, Gerry Happy to hear that your sewing machine is fixed. I can't wait to see what you will make. Is lace very hard to sew on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 19, 2014 #285 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Happy to hear that your sewing machine is fixed. I can't wait to see what you will make. Is lace very hard to sew on? Sometimes lace can be difficult it just depends on the under material that you use. The dress that I am making for me is made of cotton and that is the easiest material to work with. I have the dress finished except for hand sewing the hem in. Will post a picture when it is done. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 19, 2014 #286 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Well the dress is done. Here is a picture of it and of the dress I am making for one of my granddaughter, she is 4 and this will be for our formal night on the ship. I am making it in pink and the lace will be on top of the dress. The view I am making is the purple one and the burgundy shows it with the lace. Have a great weekend of sewing everyone, Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted April 19, 2014 #287 Share Posted April 19, 2014 What a perfect summer dress! Great use of the border print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 19, 2014 Author #288 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Well the dress is done.Here is a picture of it and of the dress I am making for one of my granddaughter, she is 4 and this will be for our formal night on the ship. I am making it in pink and the lace will be on top of the dress. The view I am making is the purple one and the burgundy shows it with the lace. Have a great weekend of sewing everyone, Gerry Love the little girls dress patterns. Your dress is WONDERFUL! Where did you find the fabric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 19, 2014 #289 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Love the little girls dress patterns. Your dress is WONDERFUL! Where did you find the fabric? I bought it on Clearance a couple of years ago at Joanns. It is a Michael Miller pattern #C-337 island Girl. JD in Wa thanks, I am planning on wearing it in the Caribbean this Christmas on our cruise. Happy sewing, Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjekyl Posted April 20, 2014 #290 Share Posted April 20, 2014 TNGALOHA, What a cute dress! Perfect for a cruise. Such good use of the boarder print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_KS Posted April 20, 2014 #291 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I just sewed a convertible dress like this - http://hipknoties.com/ - for my May cruise. I bought 3 yards of black stretch knit for less than $20 and sewed one seam to make the tube of fabric for the dress. I used the selvage edges for the top and bottom of the tube so I didn't even need to hem it. I probably really only needed 2 yards, which would've made it even cheaper. I love it! I want to make more in other colors and lengths. It took all of about 15 minutes to cut and sew - easy! That's my kind of project. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_KS Posted April 20, 2014 #292 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I just love this fabric and the pattern you used! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 21, 2014 Author #293 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I just sewed a convertible dress like this - http://hipknoties.com/ - for my May cruise. I bought 3 yards of black stretch knit for less than $20 and sewed one seam to make the tube of fabric for the dress. I used the selvage edges for the top and bottom of the tube so I didn't even need to hem it. I probably really only needed 2 yards, which would've made it even cheaper. I love it! I want to make more in other colors and lengths. It took all of about 15 minutes to cut and sew - easy! That's my kind of project. :) Great idea! I watched the viedo, lots of ways to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 28, 2014 #294 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Good Afternoon ladies, Well I have been busy sewing again. I made a pair of shorts and a sundress. side view of the shorts. I am sorry the picture is so blurry I forgot the flash. the front view of the shorts. Hope everyone has a great week and Happy Sewing Everyone, Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 29, 2014 Author #295 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Good Afternoon ladies,Well I have been busy sewing again. I made a pair of shorts and a sundress. side view of the shorts. I am sorry the picture is so blurry I forgot the flash. the front view of the shorts. Hope everyone has a great week and Happy Sewing Everyone, Gerry Love the dress and shorts. You are ready for the islands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjekyl Posted April 29, 2014 #296 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Gerry, Adorable shorts and the dress is so pretty and summery. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted April 29, 2014 #297 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wow! You ladies have been busy sewing up some really pretty things! I love coming on here and seeing your projects. I love the dress you can wear 30 different ways. That's pretty awesome. The little girl dress is awfully cute too. Hope you all enjoy your cruises.!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted April 30, 2014 #298 Share Posted April 30, 2014 TNGALOHA--That's a very pretty dress. What pattern did you use? I'm getting ready to search for patterns and fabric for dresses for my next cruise (Feb). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 30, 2014 #299 Share Posted April 30, 2014 TNGALOHA--That's a very pretty dress. What pattern did you use? I'm getting ready to search for patterns and fabric for dresses for my next cruise (Feb). It was a Symplicity # 2884 Have fun shopping and sewing, Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGALOHA Posted April 30, 2014 #300 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Here is my latest creation. This is for my 9yr old Grand daughter for our formal night on our cruise in Nov. I am making one just like it for her younger sister. Chloe bug will be 4 when we cruise. I will be sure to post a picture of the 2 of them all decked out on the cruise. I still have the hem to do on the dress but I am waiting on that until Sat. when the girls are here so I can make any alterations the dresses will need and to measure the hems. I have some cute pink tights for the girls to wear with the dresses and they will have pink shoes on with it. I still have to make Chloe's dress and then I am making them each a pink pearl necklace and bracelet to wear with it. Happy sewing everyone, Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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