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Old 04-24-2008, 03:17 PM   #46
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They are wonderful! I'd buy some if you had a store!
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Old 04-24-2008, 04:05 PM   #47
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I am so jealous! I can't make anything that cute!
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Old 04-24-2008, 08:22 PM   #48
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So adorable! As everyone else has said, you're very talented, and the kids will look fantastic! Take loads of pictures - your kids will love looking at them some day. I had a grandma who was a seamstress, and when I was a kid she'd always make me special outfits for Disney. The "Hoop-Dee-Doo" dress is infamous in my family.
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Old 04-24-2008, 08:34 PM   #49
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You did a great job. My daughter's long past the age to wear cute clothes like that. I used to sew all her clothes where she was little. the last things I made were pajama pants and I still have to hem them.
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Awesome job!!!! I think they are all great!!! Your kids will look adorable. I am sure that people will comment on their clothes and ask you where you purchased them.

Just adorable....Take lots of pics to always remember the memories and share them with us...... please.....
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That princess dress you made is too cute! You did a great job and have inspired me, too!!
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So adorable! As everyone else has said, you're very talented, and the kids will look fantastic! Take loads of pictures - your kids will love looking at them some day. I had a grandma who was a seamstress, and when I was a kid she'd always make me special outfits for Disney. The "Hoop-Dee-Doo" dress is infamous in my family.
Soooooo where are the photos? Come on you know we want to see them - don't be shy!
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Absolutely tooo cute. You are so talented!!! They are going to be the best dressed kids at Disney!
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What talent! The outfits are adorable! I bet you're asked a bunch of times where you got those when you are in the parks by other jealous Mommies.
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um, wow, you are awesome
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Incredible! You could definitely sell those if you wanted to start a business. Your kids will certainly be stylin' at the World!!!
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Wow, you are very talented. I wish I could do that. Your children are going to look so cute. Don't forget to post pictures from your trip.
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Everything is so beautiful....what an amazing job you did - I could not even sew a seam (I am terrible) - you are very talented.
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Oh my, those are so cute! You are very talented. DD is unfortunately way past wearing outfits like that. I hope you have many special memories on your trip.
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