Disboutiquers Part 29 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[ivey_family]

Those turned out perfect in every way! I love how all three have a different color towel and how the stripe fabric for the ties and appliques pulls all the colors together so nicely. Hopefully they will each get a couple of years' wear out of them with all the work you put into them. I'm assuming you went to Great Wolf -- did you have fun? We have been to the one in Williamsburg a couple of times and the kids just love it.

Thank you all for the kind comments on the robes! If anyone is interested in sizing on the pattern, I made the largest size offered, a 3T/4T, for dd (yellow robe) with no alterations to the pattern. She wears a 3T shirt size and the robe is huge on her. I used the same size for both boys who wear 5-6 in shirts. For theirs I added 5 inches length to the robe, 3 inches to the sleeves and moved the belt down an inch at the waist. As long as they don't suddenly get too broad across the shoulders, we should be set for a few years of wear!

We went to a small local waterpark that's attached to a Holiday Inn. It's about a third of the size of Great Wolf. This is our second year going there with two other families. The oldest kids are currently 5, so this park is the perfect size for all of the littles we've got - 7 kids total from 5 down to 1. Eventually we will be 'moving up' to bigger places like GWL as the kids get older and become better swimmers.

Regards,
C.

 

[ivey_family]

What pattern is this? I LOVE IT!!!!

Here's the pattern:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/06/the-beach-robe-pattern.html

See my previous comment regarding sizing.

Regards,
C.

 

[dianemom2]

Well, after a marathon of sewing last week, I finished the beach robes for my kiddos. I'm very happy with the results and they worked great, BUT I'm not in a hurry to use towels/terry cloth anytime soon. What a messy project! Nothing difficult, but little bits of towel were EVERYWHERE! I was happy to vacuum my sewing area tonight!

All three robes:

Heading to the pool:

Regards,
C.

If you think sewing in the towels was hard, try putting buttonholes in them! My machine definitely wasn't happy about that. I finally figured out that I could put some solvy on the top and bottom of the towel and it helped a lot. Your pool robes turned out great. The fabric from Walmart was perfect and I can see why you went back to get it. Your kids must have had a great time at the water park. What amazes me most about the picture though is how big your daughter has gotten. She has turned from a baby into a little girl!

I have a boy and a girl so I get to try all kinds of fun stuff!!! I am starting out with a pair of easy fit pants for both of them. They keep asking me if I made their jammie pants yet

There may also be a Brother 770 coming to our house soon thanks to all of you wonderful ladies.

Kelly

How fun to have one of each to sew for. You will be able to make lots of coordinating outfits that would have cost you a bundle at a boutique.

We went to a small local waterpark that's attached to a Holiday Inn. It's about a third of the size of Great Wolf. This is our second year going there with two other families. The oldest kids are currently 5, so this park is the perfect size for all of the littles we've got - 7 kids total from 5 down to 1. Eventually we will be 'moving up' to bigger places like GWL as the kids get older and become better swimmers.

Regards,
C.

Sounds like the perfect place for your little ones. We've never gone to GWL and I'd really like to go. It is just so expensive!

 

[worm761]

I posted this on the Community forum but it was suggested that I post it here. So here it is:

Seriously considering purchasing an embroidery machine. I enjoy sewing and am thinking of starting to make DD's clothing. It is getting harder and harder to find things that fit they way they should on her. Anyway, I don't want everything she wears to be plain. I want a machine that I can make a picture on my computer and then send it to the machine and it makes it.

I am looking at the Singer Futura XL 400. It is currently on sale for $699 at JoAnn's. And from what I am reading I can get a pretty good area to embroider if I purchase larger hoops.

Can I use a downloaded font like Disney font with a machine?

Can I just grab clipart and use that for a pattern?

The other machine I was looking at was a Brother but it is not getting the best of reviews.

Any advice is helpful! I will add that it has been close to 10 years since I have sewn so everything is kind of brand new all over again.

 

[ivey_family]

I posted this on the Community forum but it was suggested that I post it here. So here it is:

Seriously considering purchasing an embroidery machine. I enjoy sewing and am thinking of starting to make DD's clothing. It is getting harder and harder to find things that fit they way they should on her. Anyway, I don't want everything she wears to be plain. I want a machine that I can make a picture on my computer and then send it to the machine and it makes it.

I am looking at the Singer Futura XL 400. It is currently on sale for $699 at JoAnn's. And from what I am reading I can get a pretty good area to embroider if I purchase larger hoops.

Can I use a downloaded font like Disney font with a machine?

Can I just grab clipart and use that for a pattern?

The other machine I was looking at was a Brother but it is not getting the best of reviews.

Any advice is helpful! I will add that it has been close to 10 years since I have sewn so everything is kind of brand new all over again.

First, welcome! You'll find lots of inspiration and ideas here!

No, you cannot just send a picture to the machine. A file has to be specially digitized to create a design. However, there are 10s of thousands of designs available through many different digitizers online, so almost anything you might want to add is probably available. If you really love embroidery and applique, you can learn to digitize yourself, but very few people start out doing that. There is a steep learning curve, and using already produced designs from many different digitizers can help in understanding how digitizing works.

Fonts can be purchased and used as individual files OR text can be added through some embroidery software (ex: Stitch Era Universal) with varying results. Purchased fonts are generally more reliable than using text in a program.

I can't remember if anyone on here has the Singer you're speaking of. Most of us have some type of Brother machine, with many of us starting with the Brother PE-770 as our entry level machine. The larger field of the Singer is tempting, but the machine doesn't get consistant reviews. It's totally an individual decision, though. If you can personally 'test drive' several machines, you'll get a feel for what you're most comfortable with.

Hope that helps a little bit! Good luck making the decision!
Regards,
C.

 

[rharper1496]

I can already tell this thread is going to be dangerous, I've only read a few pages and I've already added to my "must make those" list. #1 is those robes, how cute are those?

I've been sewing for years but I just took the plunge and ordered the embroidery machine I've been coveting. The list of things I want to make the kids for the next trip is as long as my arm, good thing I have a year to accomplish it all.

I do have a favour to ask though, has anyone seen a pattern or a tutorial for a Sofia the First dress or a pattern that I could alter to make it more Sofiaish? My daughter has decided that only Sofia will do and I've searched high and low with no luck. Surely, I can't be the only one who would rather make one than pay the Amazon resellers $100 for it, can I?

 

[pyrxtc]

I can already tell this thread is going to be dangerous, I've only read a few pages and I've already added to my "must make those" list. #1 is those robes, how cute are those?

I've been sewing for years but I just took the plunge and ordered the embroidery machine I've been coveting. The list of things I want to make the kids for the next trip is as long as my arm, good thing I have a year to accomplish it all.

I do have a favour to ask though, has anyone seen a pattern or a tutorial for a Sofia the First dress or a pattern that I could alter to make it more Sofiaish? My daughter has decided that only Sofia will do and I've searched high and low with no luck. Surely, I can't be the only one who would rather make one than pay the Amazon resellers $100 for it, can I?

It looks like you could start with a Cinderella pattern and instead of a tulle overlay, you would do a regular fabric overlay and try to match the shape of the dress. It looks like she has a corset on almost has a corset on.

 

[PurpleEars]

Such great creations being posted!

Ive got a couple of non Disney items I made for Christmas and finally have time to post.

I made my DD's BFF a rag quilt. The poor kid has a real pip for a Mom. I wanted the kid to know someone thinks she's worth making something special for.

And here are a few of the tissue holders I made. I think I did 48 and have learned that even though my day job is stressful I shouldnt give it up and try to earn a living making things.

I'm working on another rag quilt. Almost done with the sewing. If the snow forecasts are accurate this weekend should be a good time to do the cutting on the seams.

The rag quilt looks great and I am sure the girl appreciates something special for her. I am sorry that she is in that kind of situation though.

The tissue holders look great!

They sure get my creative juices flowing!! As I've said before, I love your outfits. I never make anything for myself any more and I should get back to that. Oh, and I am totally jealous that you can wear flip flops to the parks! I have to wear tennis shoes or Keens.

Oh, that is exciting news to be planning a trip!! September is our favorite time of the year to go. We aren't going this year for the first time in a very long time and it will be hard. But next year we have two of our grandchildren turning 5, so we will take each one on a separate trip, so that will be cool. What resort do you usually choose? Have fun making new outfits for your trip and for the new niece or nephew!

Thanks. Those are Mickey Fit Flops. I actually alternate them with my Birkenstocks. I can go all day in my Birks but not in those shoes. However, the Birks are no good in rain! I really hope that we can go in September. The biggest barrier for us is the airfare. We are happy if we can get round trip airfare for less than 1000 (and it's only 2 of us flying). We usually choose Coronado Springs. We like their pool slide and dedicated busing. French Quarter is our second choice.

DOes anyone have a serger that they love and can recommend? I am thinking about purchasing one and I am feeling very overwhelmed. I want to use it on t-shirts and rooled hems, I also want to be able to attach the "ruffler". Any help would be appreciated.

Jennifer

I have the Singer 14CG754C seger from Wal Mart and I have been happy with it so far. I don't have a ruffler with it but I think Singer makes one.

Hi! I finally uploaded photos of the baby quilt I did.

Not Disney, but surely fit for a princess.

I adored the little princess fabric and based the whole quilt on that. It was a real pleasure to make, and was gifted to one of my DIS friends who is expecting her first baby in a couple of weeks.

The quilt looks beautiful. I am sure the family will treasure it!

I hope that they do the free dining. It is too bad that you didn't book the bounce back offer but if you didn't know what your plans would be, I guess it didn't make sense to book something. I'm hoping that they extend the room only discount code for a few more days. Right now we are arriving just after it ends.

I hope they will extend the room discount for your trip. It's always nice to be able to save some money!

I usually put together commercial patterns with ease. It's the only kind I've done so far. It's coming along with a few issues but I think it looks great so far.

The dress turned out beautiful even though the pattern was difficult to work with. I am sure you will make a little girl very very happy!

Has anyone used sheets for making clothes?

I started buying some at the second hand store when I found a flat twin Toy Story sheet. Last week I found a striped one that had some nice colors in it. They are much cheaper than fabric at the store.

I'm going to make some dresses with the Toy Story sheet for my nieces to wear on Toy Story night on the cruise.

I kind of feel like I'm the governess (Maria) from the Sound of Music making clothes out of sheets and pillowcases!

I have not used sheets for making clothes, but my main concern with sheets is that they may be too thin. I think they don't last as well as regular cotton fabric too. A girl I used to work with used a flat sheet for the bottom of her quilt and it fell apart on her after a couple of years. She was quite mad when that happened.

I know you posted these before, but I have to quote them again because I just LOVE them! If I ever get around to making myself something I think that will be the first pattern I buy for myself.

I really hope that you will be able to find time to make something for yourself. I am sure you will look fab in one of those dresses.

Hello you talented ladies. I just wanted to let you know I have been so inspired by reading the last few threads and have finally worked up the courage to do some sewing for my almost 3 year old twins for our trip this summer.

I just wanted to say I am so impressed and inspired with all of your creations.

Kelly

Welcome Kelly! Please post pictures of the outfits you made. I am sure they look adorable.

PurpleEars: I love that whole set of outfits you did for yourself and personally, I think that Disney should look into making something like your EPCOT set for their personal tour guides. Not that I'm saying you look like a tour guide...well, maybe I am. But in a good way!

Thanks. I am ok with looking like a tour guide I actually used the skirt to provide directions to people (the countries are in the order along the World Showcase Lagoon).

Yay for a possible trip! I hope you get to go! My husband would love to attend the Night of Joy, too. If only it were not in September. I doubt we will go back at that time of year. Too humid for our taste. We're wimps on humidity!

Well, after a marathon of sewing last week, I finished the beach robes for my kiddos. I'm very happy with the results and they worked great, BUT I'm not in a hurry to use towels/terry cloth anytime soon. What a messy project! Nothing difficult, but little bits of towel were EVERYWHERE! I was happy to vacuum my sewing area tonight! (Also, the towels I got from Walmart snagged something furious. I don't know if all towels would behave that way or not.)

OH, and I ended up back at Walmart for the fabric I mentioned last week that is the hood lining, appliqes and belts. JoAnn's just didn't have anything in the colors I wanted, while the Wally one was exactly right. I asked about coupons and they looked at me like I had two heads. So, no, Walmart does not accept competitor coupons.

All three robes:

Applique closeup:

Heading to the pool:

Regards,
C.

Thanks. We manage surprising well in the heat and humidity given we live somewhere that is cool and dry. My hair, on the other hand, was a mess the whole time we were there in August. Not that it really mattered since I had my Minnie ears on most of the time anyway.

The pool robes look great. It looks like your kids were excited to go to the pool!

I posted this on the Community forum but it was suggested that I post it here. So here it is:

Seriously considering purchasing an embroidery machine. I enjoy sewing and am thinking of starting to make DD's clothing. It is getting harder and harder to find things that fit they way they should on her. Anyway, I don't want everything she wears to be plain. I want a machine that I can make a picture on my computer and then send it to the machine and it makes it.

I am looking at the Singer Futura XL 400. It is currently on sale for $699 at JoAnn's. And from what I am reading I can get a pretty good area to embroider if I purchase larger hoops.

Can I use a downloaded font like Disney font with a machine?

Can I just grab clipart and use that for a pattern?

The other machine I was looking at was a Brother but it is not getting the best of reviews.

Any advice is helpful! I will add that it has been close to 10 years since I have sewn so everything is kind of brand new all over again.

Welcome. I see Carrie answered most of your questions already. I have an older Brother machine and I have been very happy with it (even though it only does 4x4). I have heard not so positive reviews of Singer machines (they are not as well made as they used to be) and I wouldn't be in a hurry to get a Singer machine.

I can already tell this thread is going to be dangerous, I've only read a few pages and I've already added to my "must make those" list. #1 is those robes, how cute are those?

I've been sewing for years but I just took the plunge and ordered the embroidery machine I've been coveting. The list of things I want to make the kids for the next trip is as long as my arm, good thing I have a year to accomplish it all.

I do have a favour to ask though, has anyone seen a pattern or a tutorial for a Sofia the First dress or a pattern that I could alter to make it more Sofiaish? My daughter has decided that only Sofia will do and I've searched high and low with no luck. Surely, I can't be the only one who would rather make one than pay the Amazon resellers $100 for it, can I?

Welcome and congratulations on getting an embroidery machine. I look forward to seeing pictures of your creations! I don't have any suggestions for the dress but I hope you can find a way to recreate the dress!

 

[dianemom2]

Seriously considering purchasing an embroidery machine. I enjoy sewing and am thinking of starting to make DD's clothing. It is getting harder and harder to find things that fit they way they should on her. Anyway, I don't want everything she wears to be plain. I want a machine that I can make a picture on my computer and then send it to the machine and it makes it.

I am looking at the Singer Futura XL 400. It is currently on sale for $699 at JoAnn's. And from what I am reading I can get a pretty good area to embroider if I purchase larger hoops.

Can I use a downloaded font like Disney font with a machine?

Can I just grab clipart and use that for a pattern?

The other machine I was looking at was a Brother but it is not getting the best of reviews.

Any advice is helpful! I will add that it has been close to 10 years since I have sewn so everything is kind of brand new all over again.

Hi and welcome to our group. There are no machines that you can just take clip art and send it directly to an embroidery machine. You'd have to digitize the picture and then upload the file to your machine. Digitizing is a whole additional art form to learn. First you'd have to buy an embroidery machine and get comfortable using it. The Singer embroidery machine gets less than stellar reviews on here while everybody loves their Brother PE770. There are tons of places to buy adorable designs to use on the any brand of machine once you purchase it. You definitely want to buy something that has at least a 5x7 hoop. Most of us use the 5x7 hoop for nearly everything.

I can already tell this thread is going to be dangerous, I've only read a few pages and I've already added to my "must make those" list. #1 is those robes, how cute are those?

I've been sewing for years but I just took the plunge and ordered the embroidery machine I've been coveting. The list of things I want to make the kids for the next trip is as long as my arm, good thing I have a year to accomplish it all.

I do have a favour to ask though, has anyone seen a pattern or a tutorial for a Sofia the First dress or a pattern that I could alter to make it more Sofiaish? My daughter has decided that only Sofia will do and I've searched high and low with no luck. Surely, I can't be the only one who would rather make one than pay the Amazon resellers $100 for it, can I?

You can definitely make a Sofia the First dress. You'd just have to add an overskirt to an existing pattern. You can also add the designs to the skirt. There are a couple of basic patterns that should work. On YCMT you could try the Lauren dress from Funktional Threads or the Olivia dress from Olabelhe. Either of them seem to be a great starting point to sew a Sofia dress. Then just be creative.

 

[DMGeurts]

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I am phone posting and am sorry if these are large!

This is so adorable! YOu put a ton of work into it and it shows!

Such great creations being posted!

Ive got a couple of non Disney items I made for Christmas and finally have time to post.

I made my DD's BFF a rag quilt. The poor kid has a real pip for a Mom. I wanted the kid to know someone thinks she's worth making something special for.

And here are a few of the tissue holders I made. I think I did 48 and have learned that even though my day job is stressful I shouldnt give it up and try to earn a living making things.

I'm working on another rag quilt. Almost done with the sewing. If the snow forecasts are accurate this weekend should be a good time to do the cutting on the seams.

I just love how the quilt turned out - it's magnificant! And the tissue holders are cute too!

Hi! I finally uploaded photos of the baby quilt I did.

Not Disney, but surely fit for a princess.

I adored the little princess fabric and based the whole quilt on that. It was a real pleasure to make, and was gifted to one of my DIS friends who is expecting her first baby in a couple of weeks.

The quilt is adorable! And I am sure that your friend will lOVE it!

I usually put together commercial patterns with ease. It's the only kind I've done so far. It's coming along with a few issues but I think it looks great so far.

The rag quilt look great, I know she will love it !

The other quilt is cute too.

The clothes with the ruffle arms are cute but I LOVE the pants with all the scraps look at the bottom.

I can't help anyone with a serger because I bought mine used and have not used it yet.

That turned out adorable! I just love the bodice on it!

OH, and I ended up back at Walmart for the fabric I mentioned last week that is the hood lining, appliqes and belts. JoAnn's just didn't have anything in the colors I wanted, while the Wally one was exactly right. I asked about coupons and they looked at me like I had two heads. So, no, Walmart does not accept competitor coupons.

All three robes:

Applique closeup:

Heading to the pool:

Regards,
C.

These are just awesome! I want one for myself!

D~

 

[TarzansKat]

Thank you for all the kind comments!

I'm not going to multiquote because I'm several pages behind, but just wanted to say I love the Cindy dress! SO pretty!

And those beach robes are ADORABLE!!!!

I love coming on here and seeing what everyone has made.

On Wednesday, I'll be 4 weeks post op (knee surgery) and I've got quite the range of motion in my knee now. Physical therapy is amazing. So I am really looking forward to starting to sew again!

 

[cristyhas3]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so happy to have found you! I'm Cristy, and I sew, quilt, appliqué, tie-dye, etc. It's so fantastic to know that you all "get" my Disney and my sewing obsessions. Yay!!

I'm in the midst of planning our family's vacation to DLR, for March. Time is ticking and I've got to get sewing! I have a DD6 and a DD3 to sew a dress, or two, for.

I'm planning on making peasant type princess dresses for my girls. Fabric shopping is on my list for today. (Twist my arm, right?! :rofl )

Here's a couple of things I've made in the past:

A little Mickey/Minnie free-motion quilting:

Some Mickey tie-dying:

I'll be back, for sure!

 

[disneychic2]

I usually put together commercial patterns with ease. It's the only kind I've done so far. It's coming along with a few issues but I think it looks great so far.

I know you use a lot of vintage commercial patterns and I love every one you've shown. You did a fabulous job on the dress!! I know the birthday girl will love it!!

Hello you talented ladies. I just wanted to let you know I have been so inspired by reading the last few threads and have finally worked up the courage to do some sewing for my almost 3 year old twins for our trip this summer.

I just wanted to say I am so impressed and inspired with all of your creations.

Kelly

Hi Kelly and welcome! I have found that this is indeed a very inspiring group! So glad you are joining in. Be sure to post pictures after you've made something. We love to oooh and aaah over everything.

Well, after a marathon of sewing last week, I finished the beach robes for my kiddos. I'm very happy with the results and they worked great, BUT I'm not in a hurry to use towels/terry cloth anytime soon. What a messy project! Nothing difficult, but little bits of towel were EVERYWHERE! I was happy to vacuum my sewing area tonight! (Also, the towels I got from Walmart snagged something furious. I don't know if all towels would behave that way or not.)

OH, and I ended up back at Walmart for the fabric I mentioned last week that is the hood lining, appliqes and belts. JoAnn's just didn't have anything in the colors I wanted, while the Wally one was exactly right. I asked about coupons and they looked at me like I had two heads. So, no, Walmart does not accept competitor coupons.

All three robes:

Applique closeup:

Heading to the pool:

Regards,
C.

What a great job on all the robes!! And your kids are adorable. Thanks so much for sharing!

On Wednesday, I'll be 4 weeks post op (knee surgery) and I've got quite the range of motion in my knee now. Physical therapy is amazing. So I am really looking forward to starting to sew again!

Yay for physical therapy. So glad you are getting better and will be sewing again soon.

Hi Everyone!

I'm so happy to have found you! I'm Cristy, and I sew, quilt, appliqué, tie-dye, etc. It's so fantastic to know that you all "get" my Disney and my sewing obsessions. Yay!!

I'm in the midst of planning our family's vacation to DLR, for March. Time is ticking and I've got to get sewing! I have a DD6 and a DD3 to sew a dress, or two, for.

I'm planning on making peasant type princess dresses for my girls. Fabric shopping is on my list for today. (Twist my arm, right?! :rofl )

Here's a couple of things I've made in the past:

A little Mickey/Minnie free-motion quilting:

Some Mickey tie-dying:

I'll be back, for sure!

Welcome! So glad you found us too. Thanks for sharing some things you've done. They look great! Can't wait to see more. You'll find this thread inspiring, helpful and friendly (and often hilarious). A really great bunch of ladies.

 

[disneychic2]

Here are a couple of super hero capes for my two DGDs. I made a super hero cape for my DGS (which he has still never worn) and his sister loved it and "ordered" one for herself with purple fabric on one side, Strawberry Shortcake on the other and two Ss for Super Selah. Well arlighty then! So I had to make one for my other DGD as well with her favorites.

Selah's cape:

Charlotte's cape:

The letters are glittery, but it doesn't show up on the photos.

Also, DH and I went to the Home and Garden show on Saturday and while he and the friends we went with were busy at a both I found boring, I came across this huge area where they had tons of sewing machines, embroidery machines and everything in between. DH found me deep in conversation with the owner of 3 stores in the Cleveland area who was explaining the latest and greatest. Sooo, long story short, after she demoed a couple of machines for DH and I, I walked away...the owner of a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine!!!! Could not believe it. My Brother 8500 is 12 years old and it was getting frustrating to use. I'm getting a trade in amount for it and am purchasing a unit that was traded in for an upgrade and paying cash brought it more into the realm of possibility. Still plenty of sticker shock, but hey, it was a deal! And my sweet DH didn't even bat an eye. What a guy! I'm going to pick it up today and she wants me to play with it for a while to make sure it's what I want. Of course what I REALLY want is the next one up that will copy your kids or grandkids drawings and stitch them out exactly!!!! That had me tearing up for sure. But, waaaay too rich for my blood. But man, that is a cool feature!

 

[Jen7079]

I finally purchased my amchine.. I ended up going with an Elna 664 Pro. It is a brand made by Janome. It should be easy for me to learn as it has easy to see pictures (on the machine) that tell me exactly what to do for every type of stitch. I hope that I am really happy with it.

Thanks for the help.

 

[pequele]

Here's the pattern:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/06/the-beach-robe-pattern.html

See my previous comment regarding sizing.

Regards,
C.

Thanks! I am gonna have to check this out!

 

[BabyRapunzel]

Here are a couple of super hero capes for my two DGDs. I made a super hero cape for my DGS (which he has still never worn) and his sister loved it and "ordered" one for herself with purple fabric on one side, Strawberry Shortcake on the other and two Ss for Super Selah. Well arlighty then! So I had to make one for my other DGD as well with her favorites.

Selah's cape:

Charlotte's cape:

The letters are glittery, but it doesn't show up on the photos.

Also, DH and I went to the Home and Garden show on Saturday and while he and the friends we went with were busy at a both I found boring, I came across this huge area where they had tons of sewing machines, embroidery machines and everything in between. DH found me deep in conversation with the owner of 3 stores in the Cleveland area who was explaining the latest and greatest. Sooo, long story short, after she demoed a couple of machines for DH and I, I walked away...the owner of a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine!!!! Could not believe it. My Brother 8500 is 12 years old and it was getting frustrating to use. I'm getting a trade in amount for it and am purchasing a unit that was traded in for an upgrade and paying cash brought it more into the realm of possibility. Still plenty of sticker shock, but hey, it was a deal! And my sweet DH didn't even bat an eye. What a guy! I'm going to pick it up today and she wants me to play with it for a while to make sure it's what I want. Of course what I REALLY want is the next one up that will copy your kids or grandkids drawings and stitch them out exactly!!!! That had me tearing up for sure. But, waaaay too rich for my blood. But man, that is a cool feature!

Sorry I'm on my phone, so I will multi quote later.

Love these capes!!!! Do you have a pattern you used?

And congrats on the new machine. Awesome!!!

That even more expensive machine would be sooo cool, stitching out drawings, maybe someday.

 

[cogero]

I finally purchased my amchine.. I ended up going with an Elna 664 Pro. It is a brand made by Janome. It should be easy for me to learn as it has easy to see pictures (on the machine) that tell me exactly what to do for every type of stitch. I hope that I am really happy with it.

Thanks for the help.

I almost bought an Elna but I was in a pinch and needed a serger so went with the Janome Good Luck.

The letters are glittery, but it doesn't show up on the photos.

Also, DH and I went to the Home and Garden show on Saturday and while he and the friends we went with were busy at a both I found boring, I came across this huge area where they had tons of sewing machines, embroidery machines and everything in between. DH found me deep in conversation with the owner of 3 stores in the Cleveland area who was explaining the latest and greatest. Sooo, long story short, after she demoed a couple of machines for DH and I, I walked away...the owner of a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine!!!! Could not believe it. My Brother 8500 is 12 years old and it was getting frustrating to use. I'm getting a trade in amount for it and am purchasing a unit that was traded in for an upgrade and paying cash brought it more into the realm of possibility. Still plenty of sticker shock, but hey, it was a deal! And my sweet DH didn't even bat an eye. What a guy! I'm going to pick it up today and she wants me to play with it for a while to make sure it's what I want. Of course what I REALLY want is the next one up that will copy your kids or grandkids drawings and stitch them out exactly!!!! That had me tearing up for sure. But, waaaay too rich for my blood. But man, that is a cool feature!

Congrats on the new machine

 

[rharper1496]

You can definitely make a Sofia the First dress. You'd just have to add an overskirt to an existing pattern. You can also add the designs to the skirt. There are a couple of basic patterns that should work. On YCMT you could try the Lauren dress from Funktional Threads or the Olivia dress from Olabelhe. Either of them seem to be a great starting point to sew a Sofia dress. Then just be creative.

As fate would have it a friend pinned a Cinderella dress pattern last night. I'm thinking 2 layers to the skirt and possibly cutting the top skirt into panels might make it easier to get the scalloped hem even. I saw an embroidery pattern for that circle detail somewhere, I need to track that down. I'll have to see what I can find for trim, There's no way I can hand bead that much, she'll have outgrown the dress before I finished it. I did see white mini pompom trim this morning, I might give that a shot. I'm feeling like this is going to be a whole lot of trial and error.

I made a trip out in the rain this morning for stabilizer, thread, spray adhesive and HBL, now all I need is the machine to get here

 

[cristyhas3]

Yay for new machines!!

Anyone have a favorite fabric marker, that washes well, repeatedly? I'm planning on getting character signatures on fabric blocks, yo make into a quilt. Thanks a bunch!!