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Meredith

07-01-2008, 07:35 PM

So today I made a carrier and a dress to match. The carrier was the WORST thing ever to make so god bless everyone who hand-makes carriers!!! First, I kinda think I made it wrong...I ended up improvising a lot because the directions didn't make sense to me...and while it came out semi-decent, it is so beyond being even close to good ugh! I made the dress to match and my sewing skills are so terrible. I guess I just have to keep at it until I get the hang of it and it becomes second nature to me :P

And then here's a picture of Sigmund on his bed snuggled up :) lol!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/mlh357/dogstuff006.jpg
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megnel02

07-01-2008, 08:34 PM

No way, the carrier and the dress look amazing. I wish i could sew like that.

Momma2Luke

07-01-2008, 09:01 PM

I think they look great! We are always our own worst critics.

MissMarley

07-01-2008, 09:18 PM

You did an AMAZING job!! I wish I could sew. Marley's outfits are all store bought :(

Meredith

07-01-2008, 09:34 PM

You did an AMAZING job!! I wish I could sew. Marley's outfits are all store bought :(

Aw thanks :) I swear though after I'm definitely buying carriers and never making another one!! I had this idea in my head that I'd be able to make carriers for every holiday or to match different outfits or something.....and now that I see how unbelievably hard it is, no WAY!!! LOL!

Talavera

07-01-2008, 09:35 PM

oh my lord that carrier is too cute!!! Way to go!

TLI

07-01-2008, 09:39 PM

Meredith

07-01-2008, 09:46 PM

The carrier and matching dress is amazing, Meredith! It looks perfect to me. And look at poor Sigmund. He's mad cause he wants to get in the carrier, and wear the matching dress. :lol: He's so beautiful!!

Awww thanks!! It really is SO far from perfect. I think I need to invent my own pattern for a carrier bag if I'm ever going to make one again. It's just too difficult for me and my limited sewing skills :-?

LOL!!!! I know that's exactly what he's thinking too!! I think he's upset cuz we're back in the condo and he's the only dog now. He misses my mom's doggies a lot, poor baby. I've been pampering him a bit more to lift his spirits a bit. I keep telling him he just needs to wait a little longer before he can have his new sister!! I need to get working on his Christmas outfit though. I don't care how many yards of fabric I go through, I'm definitely making him a giant santa suit for the holidays!!!! I think I'll make the little Chi a teeny elf outfit. That might be a cute match hehe

Meredith

07-01-2008, 09:46 PM

oh my lord that carrier is too cute!!! Way to go!

hehe thanks Patty! I hope I have a supercute baby to go with it!!! ;)

Meredith

07-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Wow...I was just looking at some tutorials for purses online and of all places I find this link for of all things, a cupcake purse, and I realized WHAT I did wrong for the bag! I was looking at the pictures in this tutorial for putting the lining in, because that's what I just couldn't for the life of me figure out (gah!). So knowing what I know after looking at the pictures, I think I *might* try and make another bag...i'd love to invent my own pattern though but it's a little early in my skill level to be thinking about that lol!!

I can't believe I look at some pictures and it's like oh DUH but reading the instructions I'm like what the................ I'm a verrry visual learner though so I guess it proves it!!! *sigh*

Meredith

07-01-2008, 10:14 PM

Cupcake purse link- super cute! I think I might try to make some of these for people for birthdays or something :) It would be cute to put treats in also for a doggy birthday!

http://bridgetbaxter.blogspot.com/2007/11/cupcake-purse-tutorial.html

TLI

07-01-2008, 10:19 PM

Awww thanks!! It really is SO far from perfect. I think I need to invent my own pattern for a carrier bag if I'm ever going to make one again. It's just too difficult for me and my limited sewing skills :-?

LOL!!!! I know that's exactly what he's thinking too!! I think he's upset cuz we're back in the condo and he's the only dog now. He misses my mom's doggies a lot, poor baby. I've been pampering him a bit more to lift his spirits a bit. I keep telling him he just needs to wait a little longer before he can have his new sister!! I need to get working on his Christmas outfit though. I don't care how many yards of fabric I go through, I'm definitely making him a giant santa suit for the holidays!!!! I think I'll make the little Chi a teeny elf outfit. That might be a cute match hehe

From the pictures, you can't tell it's not store bought. That's how perfect it appears. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. It's so easy to find flaws in our own work, that no one else would even notice. I think you would do great at making your own pattern.

Awww, he wants his play mates back. The extra pampering always seems to lift their spirits. I've been doing the same for Lexie lately. She has been so down with this whole heat cycle thing. They feel so special when Mom pampers them. I bet he will be so happy when the new Chi baby gets home. I just know there will be the perfect Angel in the upcoming litter.

I bet the Santa suit will be awesome, and Sigmund will be the best looking Santa around. I can just see the new Chi baby wearing the Elf suit. How cute!!

princess j

07-01-2008, 11:55 PM

Great job Meredith! I love the material!! Black and white are one of my favorite color combinations! Teresa's right, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You've made great strides in the sewing department. You should be giving yourself a huge pat on the back. That carrier doesn't look exactly easy! They're beautiful! And so is the pic of Sigmund on his bed! He looks so cuddly!

izzysmom

07-02-2008, 12:59 AM

wow i am impressed, well Izzy says she would proudly ride and wear that any day

2Chiwawa

07-02-2008, 01:29 AM

Sigmund looks like a total mush in that picture. I would be down there snuggling with him or leaning on him while I read or watched tv. Boy is he going to have fun when you get your chi. :)

zealot

07-02-2008, 03:25 AM

Meredith that carrier is gorgeous , i love the butterfly detail!
Nooshie went gaga for it! she says that anytime you wanna make her a carrier, feel free!

its so beautiful!

poor siggy, he looks very down in the dumps!

MissChef

07-02-2008, 06:21 AM

Meredith these are great! you should start selling your stuff too hahaha. i love it and the fact that the dress and carrier match. poor sigmund, "i want a carrier too! *pout*" hehehe. great job :p

Stella Baby

07-02-2008, 09:28 AM

Meredith, you did an amazing job on the carrier! You should be proud of yourself! The dress is adorable and I can't wait till you can use it.

I want to snuggle up with Sigmund:flower:

Crackers Mom

07-02-2008, 10:09 AM

Good Job!! I love it! Sigmund is so darn cute

ShoeQueen

07-02-2008, 11:18 AM

Those came out fantastic! You did a great job on them. I bet now that you made them you are dying to use them, lol!

mrosev14

07-02-2008, 02:59 PM

I think it is great. I thought you bought them until I read it.

Your big boy is adorable!

Brianne

07-02-2008, 05:36 PM

They both look great!!!
That pic is adorable...he's such a big cutie!!!

Jane C

07-02-2008, 05:47 PM

You did an amazing job Meridith!
How adorable, and love the color combo you chose. Are you sure your not an accomplished seamstress???:) Sigmund reminds me a of a great big snuggley bear.

Jane C
www.chloescustomharness.com

Meredith

07-02-2008, 07:11 PM

bindi boo

07-02-2008, 07:59 PM

omg!!! you lier!!! how can you say theyre no good. theyre amazing. i wish i could make something that good. im gonna start trying to learn myself...where did you learn and again amazing job

Meredith

07-02-2008, 11:38 PM

omg!!! you lier!!! how can you say theyre no good. theyre amazing. i wish i could make something that good. im gonna start trying to learn myself...where did you learn and again amazing job

aww thanks :) When I was little I loved sewing and sewed myself little dolls and stuffed toys (lol). So just recently that it's in the somewhat near future for getting my chi, I wanted to relearn sewing so I could make the baby clothes! My grandmothers are both extremely talented seamstresses. One is really old but the other is a younger grandma and still sews and makes amazing things. She taught me how to make my first dress and now I've just kind of taking things on my own. I'm trying to perfect my skills enough so that I can give people things as gifts! Right now I feel too self-conscious about my stuff I guess...I just feel like it isn't as good as it could be. I know my skills should be a lil better by the holidays so I can give some things out as presents!!! Thanks again :) You should get into it! It's a fun hobby :)

bindi boo

07-03-2008, 12:10 AM

yeh i plan to well little bindi is gonna be soooo spoilt aye =D i heard about your shopping spree and im envious we dont have that petshop :[ my bindi woulda loved it..
need to get a new sewing machine though coz the one we have is ancient lol i dont even know how to thread the damn thing but i will get there =D
lol well if thats you warming up i cant wait to see you when you think your good =D good luck with it all