Pink Poodle In Paris Project #17

A while back I was searching on line for one little yard of fabric that had poodles on it, that had some pink on it, and was different than anything else I could find. I found it and loved it. I know it must be one of a kind.  All good things come to those who wait. 

It finally had its turn on the sewing machine and turned into a little frilly outfit for a themed pageant, Pink Poodles in Paris. 

If you squint your eyes really tight you may be able to see the fabric has silver glittery accents embedded on it. 

The poodle fabric is the top skirt over a pink underneath full skirt with a clear sparkly ruffle attached accented with glittery ribbon at the bodice and pink bloomers underneath it all. 

Expense was minimal. 

 1 yd poodle fabric plus shipping - 11.43

 1 spool transparent thread         -   2.79

  All else was in my stash            -   0.00 

                    Approx Total          = 15.00

 (With poodle fabric to spare for use another time.)

Princess Cheer OOC (Project #16)

I'm sewing for no particular reason at this moment. But I have a feeling this will definitely be worn soon..
My idea of a cheerleader OOC  outfit for a future pageant kept me in my sewing den. I had everything I needed until the very last when I need some bling to outline it with.

Light pink satin and white fabric was in my stash. And so was a large spool of white ribbon. I already have the meausrements so after thinking it thru a little I cut a rectangle of the pink in a 9" x 30", allowing for a 1" turn down at waist and 1" hem. With the rectangle I formed 4 equal pleats, 2 in front and 2 in back. Then I cut the white fabric into 4 rectangles that matched the pleated area and stitched it onto the pink. This makes each pleat with a white insert. Once on, the waist of the skirt will stretch out and will be smooth with no gathers.

The top is a rectangle cut to measurements allowing for seams and back fasteners. Cutting 2 to form a double layer for the top. Ribbon was sewn in a v-shape on the front bodice including extra length for fastening in back. And a white ribbon band sewn around the hem hedge of top.

I made my own princess appliques cut from a novelty fabric and ironed onto fusible webbing and ironed onto the skirt and one on the top. I glued some rhinestone trim down the pleats and around each princess applique and to the top added a little glitz. With some pink rhinestones glued around the skirt and top hem

I'm on the hunt for an expensive pair of pink sneakers to bling up, as well. And some toy Sofia pom-poms for $2 make a good accessory.

Cute, Cute, Cute. I have to talk the mom into letting her wear this when there is a pageant theme for it.

Happy 2nd Birthday Party, Cohen

This two year old is a happy awesome little guy today.

His party was today celebrating with his 8 year old cousin who shares the same birthday. Next Thursday they will be 2 years old and 8 years old. 

Today was the big day for double the fun, double the guests, double the gifts, double everything with a monster truck party.  

Food, cakes, gifts, and swimming for the two of them. 

Happy Birthday Big Boy Cohen!

Gin

Birthday Treats

Being the wife, momma, and mawmaw of the brood I make sure birthdays are highlighted, acknowledged, celebrated, and special. I actually want to celebrate everyones birthday exactly the same way every month.  The birthday party for June and July birthday's were for Jennifer, Cohen and Brynlee's actual birth-day being a newborn. The day ended with a bang with fireworks for the 4th.

We first met for a birthday dinner. The waitresses sang the Happy  Birthday restaurant song and both honorees were given their own little Mexican desert. The baby slept and didn't participate much. 

Cohen liked the attention of them singing  to him and he thanked them for his own special birthday dessert. Jennifer was embarrassed with the attention, but didnt mind eating her own special birthday dessert from them. 

Towards the end I excused myself to the restroom and snapped a few pictures of the group as they were packing up. 

Then cake and gifts. 

The real party for Cohen's 2nd birthday is coming up. But there is something in me that has to give a party anyway no matter how many more Bday parties they may have.  Jennifer's real bday was in June. But I am a month late with her

Also July is my dad's birthday month.  Wish he was here for his birthday party, he passed away over a year ago. But I will be thinking of him and acknowledging him in some way.

Happy Birthday!! 

Gin

Southern Expo

I do like pageants. I like the fun and excitement and anticipation to see if all our hard work paid off. I like the preparation for them, planning the day or the weekend, choosing or making the outfits. I like meeting new people and making new friends. Of course, we are in it for the win. But sometimes we just have to take the fun and enjoyment of the day without the top win.

And that's how this weekend went down at the Southern States Expo. Fun, enjoyment, anticipation, and new friends.

Friday night was RWB competition  I made the dress. You can see about it here.

Here's our little contestant on stage.

Not very many smiles. But she enjoyed it.

She was tied for queen. So a double take on the runway was full of hugs from the two.

In the end she got 1st runner up Friday nite for the RWB. Which is fine. It was a tough competition.

Wikipedia says an "expo" is an exhibition of a like industry or company, so this Southern States Exp consisted of 5 pageants in 1 with 5 sets of judges and 5 times the titles for Saturday morning casual wear competition.

A bright, cute, and with a little bling tunic and capris was her outfit for the morning. And matching bow and sandals.  .

Still no real pretty smile. 

With ten other one year olds she did her best. No crown today but a lot of gifts from each of the 5 pageants. She placed as two 1st runner ups, two 2nd runner ups, and one third runner up.

Gin

Could Be Wonder Woman (project #15)

The second outfit to choose from for the RWB (red white blue) pageant is a 7 piece ensemble. 

Including top, shorts, 2 arm sleeves, head band, and a pair of fabric boots with red and blue spandex with white shining stars to make it really look good.  This actually looks like a rendition of Wonder Woman's outfit.

 This is the first time I've worked with spandex. And I love it. The stretch makes it fit like a glove. Of course, that's what it is suppose to do. 

I was thrilled to find a blue with white stars spandex. It fit into my plans perfect. So with red spandex and blue with white stars spandex it evolved. 

Simple, quick to cut out and sew together. I like that the shorts and top just slip on and fit like a glove. No back fasteners and no elastic in the waist. Yayyy!! 

The boots!! Super cute, super easy.

They are made to fit over shoes. Just measure length and width of shoes, 1/2 circumfrance of calf, and length of leg from underneath knee area to floor. I allowed for a two tone on this so you need to figure the boot cuff in with the length of the leg area. 

Cut 2 for each boot, using your measurements, adding 1/2 inch for seams. 

Stitch back seam from back of knee down to heel at floor.  Stitch front seam from under front of knee then down and around toes.  Use zigzag to hem top of boot under. Use zigzag to hem around foot, toes, and heel area AND stitching in a small elastic across bottom to hold boot on shoe. Make sense?

See how a shoe fits in the foot of the boot? 

Some rhinestone trim around the blue on the top and around the shorts waist and the cuff of the boot and a glittery star on the head band added a little bling. 

I love it. I think I am Wonder Woman. 

Gin 

RWB Pageant Project # 14

A RWB pageant is coming up and while I was excited to get an outfit made for it, I've been shopping and collecting stuff for it.  Hobby Lobby, Hancocks, and Joann's should know me by now.  

Two outfits were made and the mom will soon make the winning choice of which outfit made the cut. 

The first fashion was a red white and blue dress with graduated size stars across the bodice and a cute little hat and boots to complete the look.  A petti slip on hand from another outfit brought out the flounce the skirt needed.  

The blue was cut and sewn into a one shoulder bodice with white ribbon strap sewn on the other shoulder and fastened in the back. 

Graduated size stars placed on the bodice in a cascading motion. I found package of varying size glittery stars in the craft department. I just glued them on. 

A circle skirt divided in 3 colors sewn together was cut and a fish line hem finished the edge. Then attached the skirt waist to the umpire bodice and a white ribbon for the umpire waist. 

These cute boots were found on ebay. I took the flowers off and will attach blue stars on the side or front.

Red glitttery shoes from a Christmas outfit last year are on standby. Deciding which to use. The blue star is just double sided taped on for now. 

A round top hat was made and embellished to complete the look. 

How cute again! 

For my own info I track the cost of each sewing project. It doesn't give a precise cost amount cause I sometimes buy things for the project then not use it but keep it in my stash for another project. Well, maybe not sometimes, more like all the time. 

Here's my cost breakdown. 

This is more than I usually spend on pageant outfits. There is some surplus tho that goes in my stash and that is good. 

Tomorrow will be the rundown of the second outfit. 

Gin 

Fun 4th

I  bought some cute patriotic decorations to have a little party.

Red, white and blue paper light lanterns were hung across the porch.  

A flag I keep hung inside the closet under  the stairs was brought out and put at the door steps. 

Patriotic fabric I had in my stash was wrapped over the porch rocker cushions. 

And a little BBQ, salad, beans, grilled corn on the cob, brownies and watermelon was a table decoration in itself. 

Only things missing were a few people and pictures of my decor.  

But I do have a few pictures to show. 

The little ones swinging on the swing.  

We pushed them high. It tickles your tummy, you know. 

Higher and higher. 

And we threw in the sleeping baby for just a second to get them all in their red white and blue.

May God Bless the USA everyday including July 4th.