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

[ColonelHathi]

But, I did get the fabric. I'm excited to get started!

Too funny, I am looking at your stash and I think I have used 1/2 of the same fabrics on one project or another (mostly for DD4). Can't wait to see what you make!

Since the kiddos have already received their outfits, I figured I would share here. I made these for the Star Wars week Big Give



Jen

Very nice... I wish I had more time to sew, I would love to help out with a Big give... maybe someday. FYI, DS is 7, and loves Stars Wars - he would love that boy's outfit you made, very nice!

Now you’ll be able to spot me if you see me at Disney. Look near any of the snack carts.

I am in awe of all of your accessories! I just stop at the bag.

Jen

Very cute quilts. I love the little owl one. The under the sea one too, but the owl one is my favorite.

Back to sewing, two Grace ruffle dresses in the works. Just wanted to comment on a few awesome things quick.

How do I make the images I am quoting smaller? Sorry for the huge image repost.

 

[thomtas]

I just wanted to say hello, I've been lurking for a while! I have decided to bring out the sewing machine left to me by my grandma and give sewing a try. I haven't tried sewing since high school (and managed to break a sewing machine ). All of the items everyone has posted have been so beautiful!!! I really want to make some pretty dresses, my youngest girl is my "princess" and loves frilly dresses . I may be posting tons of questions soon as I am a total newbie . Best wishes to everyone

 

[pyrxtc]

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I just wanted to say hello, I've been lurking for a while! I have decided to bring out the sewing machine left to me by my grandma and give sewing a try. I haven't tried sewing since high school (and managed to break a sewing machine ). All of the items everyone has posted have been so beautiful!!! I really want to make some pretty dresses, my youngest girl is my "princess" and loves frilly dresses . I may be posting tons of questions soon as I am a total newbie . Best wishes to everyone

Welcome and I know you'll do great. I've been sewing less than a year now and just kind of dove right in. Can't wait to see what you make.

 

[PurpleEars]

Grandfather kind of poo-pooed the dress. He said he was thinking of something more simple. he didn't look happy at all. So much so that I went out and bought a pattern that resembled my dresses from the contest and some more fabric to make a new dress. When I called to offer that to him he let me know that he gave the dress to his grand-daughter Friday night.

He told me that she only had one word for it..... EXCELLENT ! She put it on and twirled around in it for 2 hours and refused to take it off. Of course Mom was happy. He was really surprised that she liked it. he said he didn't know little girls like princess things so much. It fit her perfectly with a little room to grow. He also told me that he will find a time to bring her over in it so I can see her in it.

It's funny that the grandpa didn't like the dress but I am glad that the granddaugther liked it. I guess it has been a while since he had to buy dresses for little girls

Hi everyone!!

Wow! Just wow! You all do such beautiful work! That backpack and accessories is to-die-for. And the quilts are just lovely.

I have 2 weeks until we head to DLR, but I'm out of town working at a quilt show, so I can't get started on my girl's dresses yet. But, I did get the fabric. I'm excited to get started!

Welcome and I can't wait to see what you make with the fabric!

Since the kiddos have already received their outfits, I figured I would share here. I made these for the Star Wars week Big Give, the wish kid is 7, and has twin sisters who are 4. The dresses are simply sweet animal-kingdom inspired, then I made star-wars-mickey-head shirts for all 3 kids, including one pink one purple for the girls. I made shorts to go with his, they are easy-fits with bargo pockets, I think they turned out really cute. I love being able to contribute to these gives, I am so glad I found this group and you have all been so welcoming and inspirational.








Jen

Great job on all the outfits! They look fab!

I've read so much about split stays I'll be curious to see if I think it was worth it in the end. I know what you mean about wanting to spend some time at the Polynesian after spending all the money to stay there. I think that's why I usually end up at a value resort, because I need only the bed (and maybe a shower if I'm there more than a week ).

I will be curious to see how you like the split stay. I am usually too lazy to pack up in the middle of a trip to move somewhere else, even though we probably do to some degree as we tend to have a laundry day in the middle of the trip.

Here is a dress that I finished up today:

The dress looks great!

Back to sewing, two Grace ruffle dresses in the works. Just wanted to comment on a few awesome things quick.

How do I make the images I am quoting smaller? Sorry for the huge image repost.

I can't wait to see pictures of the Grace Ruffle dresses. I saw that your question about the image sizing has been answered. The image reducing code only works for pictures from Photobucket though.

I just wanted to say hello, I've been lurking for a while! I have decided to bring out the sewing machine left to me by my grandma and give sewing a try. I haven't tried sewing since high school (and managed to break a sewing machine ). All of the items everyone has posted have been so beautiful!!! I really want to make some pretty dresses, my youngest girl is my "princess" and loves frilly dresses . I may be posting tons of questions soon as I am a total newbie . Best wishes to everyone

Welcome! A number of us haven't sewn much before joining this group. This group is very friendly and please feel free to post questions. We are all here to help each other learn!

 

[pequele]

I've been lurking a lot lately because I haven't had time to make anything lately (working on it now though!). Can someone warn me when we have to start a new thread perhaps? I don't want to lose you!!!! I'm sure it will be soon right? Isn't it around 200?

 

[rebeccalizzie]

Gee thanks...I have an older sewing/embroidery machine combo that I never use for embroidery. Thanks to this thread I just purchased a mickey ear applique and am going to try to make a few cute T shirts for my boys. I NEVER find cute boy stuff, I love the shirt and shorts goteamwood made!

I hope this isn't too frustrating, I really have no idea how to use the embroidery mode on my machine.

 

[cogero]

Gee thanks...I have an older sewing/embroidery machine combo that I never use for embroidery. Thanks to this thread I just purchased a mickey ear applique and am going to try to make a few cute T shirts for my boys. I NEVER find cute boy stuff, I love the shirt and shorts goteamwood made!

I hope this isn't too frustrating, I really have no idea how to use the embroidery mode on my machine.

What machine do you have? There might be someone here who can help you.

 

[rebeccalizzie]

Oh my gosh it worked!!! I have a Viking Rose--4 inch field. I thought a simple mickey head applique would be a good simple way to get to know it a bit--I did embroider with it a few times like 10 years ago when I first got it but never again. I stitched it out on a layer of heavyweight stablilizer (which I'm glad I never threw out, I have a bunch of stabilizers) and a large scrap of knit fabric, then did the applique in a scrap of flannel. I just cut out the whole thing since it's all scrap fabric and my 6 year old wanted it, but now I know I can do it on a T shirt and have it work!

I'm going to get some Cars fabric and cheap plain T shirts and make matching shirts for my boys I can't believe it worked! I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread!

 

[Chasingmarcus]

Thank you so much for the kind words about the Annie Dress. We had a great time in New York City...seeing the show and the the things that the city has to offer. I took quite a few pictures of her at the theater and I hope to put them on the computer today. I thought more little girls would be dressed up like Annie, but I think my daughter was the only one!

This is AMAZING! What talent!

Here is a dress that I finished up today:

I have seen several dresses similar to this one that people have made. What pattern is it? I might need to buy it for a few for my daughter. She would not like the straps that tie on the shoulder, but I noticed that yours are tied in the back, and she would like that.

Add me to the list of people with a really old embroidery machine. I have a PE190? Maybe? I am looking at the one that you all seem to recommend on Amazon the 770 I think it is? I was a bit nervous as I have never bought a machine not at a dealer. When I went to my local dealer they seemed to have a very similar machine there but it was $1,300! I think it had more pre programed disney designs, but I seem to like the applique designs better. I don't really know how to do those types of designs yet, but I am sure with a little practice I can figure it out.

 

[cogero]

The PE 770 is a good machine. It is a stand alone machine it does not sew. You probably saw the 780D with the Disney Designs but that sounds a bit steep for it but I am not sure.

 

[thomtas]

Could anyone advise me on a good machine/s that can sew and embroider? Or is it better to have two different machines? This isn't something I will be getting right away but I do want to research and watch costs (so I can later convince DH that I really need one! He is a notorious cheapskate ). What features are most important in a machine? I'm just trying to understand it all (sewing, embroidery, serger, etc.). Thanks in advance for any information, time to settle in for a winter storm with the kiddos

 

[dianemom2]

I just wanted to say hello, I've been lurking for a while! I have decided to bring out the sewing machine left to me by my grandma and give sewing a try. I haven't tried sewing since high school (and managed to break a sewing machine ). All of the items everyone has posted have been so beautiful!!! I really want to make some pretty dresses, my youngest girl is my "princess" and loves frilly dresses . I may be posting tons of questions soon as I am a total newbie . Best wishes to everyone

Glad you decided to stop lurking. We are happy to answer question and help a newbie get started. It is lots of fun to make princessy dresses for little girls.

I've been lurking a lot lately because I haven't had time to make anything lately (working on it now though!). Can someone warn me when we have to start a new thread perhaps? I don't want to lose you!!!! I'm sure it will be soon right? Isn't it around 200?

I don't remember if it is at 200 or 250. Does anybody else remember????

Oh my gosh it worked!!! I have a Viking Rose--4 inch field. I thought a simple mickey head applique would be a good simple way to get to know it a bit--I did embroider with it a few times like 10 years ago when I first got it but never again. I stitched it out on a layer of heavyweight stablilizer (which I'm glad I never threw out, I have a bunch of stabilizers) and a large scrap of knit fabric, then did the applique in a scrap of flannel. I just cut out the whole thing since it's all scrap fabric and my 6 year old wanted it, but now I know I can do it on a T shirt and have it work!

I'm going to get some Cars fabric and cheap plain T shirts and make matching shirts for my boys I can't believe it worked! I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread!

We are glad you found us too! And glad you figured out your machine and made something with it. Youtube is a great resource for learning how to do machine applique. Plus we are all happy to answer questions here.

Thank you so much for the kind words about the Annie Dress. We had a great time in New York City...seeing the show and the the things that the city has to offer.


I have seen several dresses similar to this one that people have made. What pattern is it? I might need to buy it for a few for my daughter. She would not like the straps that tie on the shoulder, but I noticed that yours are tied in the back, and she would like that.

Add me to the list of people with a really old embroidery machine. I have a PE190? Maybe? I am looking at the one that you all seem to recommend on Amazon the 770 I think it is? I was a bit nervous as I have never bought a machine not at a dealer. When I went to my local dealer they seemed to have a very similar machine there but it was $1,300! I think it had more pre programed disney designs, but I seem to like the applique designs better. I don't really know how to do those types of designs yet, but I am sure with a little practice I can figure it out.

I am so happy that your Annie dress was a hit. I'm sure that NY was a ton of fun. I keep hoping to go with my family one day soon but other things keep coming up.

The dress that I made with Ariel on it is a Simply Sweet from the Scientific Seamstress. But I did add some of my own design features. I added shirring to the back of the halter so that it was more secure and I added two buttonholes for the straps. I also lengthened the straps so that they would tie at the back instead of at the neck.

I don't have the PE 770 but so many people on here do. And many of them have purchased them on-line instead of at local dealers. Several people bought them on Amazon.com and a few people bought them from either QVC or Overstock.com. Learning to do the appliques is very easy if you already know how to use your embroidery machine. Embroidery Library has some good tutorials.

Could anyone advise me on a good machine/s that can sew and embroider? Or is it better to have two different machines? This isn't something I will be getting right away but I do want to research and watch costs (so I can later convince DH that I really need one! He is a notorious cheapskate ). What features are most important in a machine? I'm just trying to understand it all (sewing, embroidery, serger, etc.). Thanks in advance for any information, time to settle in for a winter storm with the kiddos

If you have space, two separate machines tend to be less costly and nicer to have. That way if your embroidery machine is running, then you can sew in between changing thread colors. The PE 770 tends to be much less expensive than the combo machines. They generally start around $2000 for the ones with at least a 5x7 embroidery field. However, from time to time people find great deals on a used combo machine on Craigslist. Some of the older machines still run great and can least for years and years. With the embroidery machine, you want to make sure that you buy something with at least a 5x7 embroidery field. With a sewing machine, make sure that it does buttonholes and has a zigzag stitch.

 

[PurpleEars]

I've been lurking a lot lately because I haven't had time to make anything lately (working on it now though!). Can someone warn me when we have to start a new thread perhaps? I don't want to lose you!!!! I'm sure it will be soon right? Isn't it around 200?

We move at around page 250.

Oh my gosh it worked!!! I have a Viking Rose--4 inch field. I thought a simple mickey head applique would be a good simple way to get to know it a bit--I did embroider with it a few times like 10 years ago when I first got it but never again. I stitched it out on a layer of heavyweight stablilizer (which I'm glad I never threw out, I have a bunch of stabilizers) and a large scrap of knit fabric, then did the applique in a scrap of flannel. I just cut out the whole thing since it's all scrap fabric and my 6 year old wanted it, but now I know I can do it on a T shirt and have it work!

I'm going to get some Cars fabric and cheap plain T shirts and make matching shirts for my boys I can't believe it worked! I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread!

Congrats on getting the embroidery portion working! I can't wait to see what you embroider with it!

Thank you so much for the kind words about the Annie Dress. We had a great time in New York City...seeing the show and the the things that the city has to offer. I took quite a few pictures of her at the theater and I hope to put them on the computer today. I thought more little girls would be dressed up like Annie, but I think my daughter was the only one!

I have seen several dresses similar to this one that people have made. What pattern is it? I might need to buy it for a few for my daughter. She would not like the straps that tie on the shoulder, but I noticed that yours are tied in the back, and she would like that.

Add me to the list of people with a really old embroidery machine. I have a PE190? Maybe? I am looking at the one that you all seem to recommend on Amazon the 770 I think it is? I was a bit nervous as I have never bought a machine not at a dealer. When I went to my local dealer they seemed to have a very similar machine there but it was $1,300! I think it had more pre programed disney designs, but I seem to like the applique designs better. I don't really know how to do those types of designs yet, but I am sure with a little practice I can figure it out.

The Grace Ruffle dress would have a similar look too. I have a SE270D which may be a little bit newer than yours. I would save the money and get an embroidery machine without the built in Disney design. I think most people prefer appliques anyway.

Could anyone advise me on a good machine/s that can sew and embroider? Or is it better to have two different machines? This isn't something I will be getting right away but I do want to research and watch costs (so I can later convince DH that I really need one! He is a notorious cheapskate ). What features are most important in a machine? I'm just trying to understand it all (sewing, embroidery, serger, etc.). Thanks in advance for any information, time to settle in for a winter storm with the kiddos

I think it is nice to have 2 separate machines, however, you can get by with just a sewing machine. You can do applique "by hand" as long as the sewing machine does zig zag stitches. A serger is nice to have, though I got by for years with just the side cutter foot on my regular sewing machine.

 

[DisNorth]

I haven't been around much. Haven't had much chance to sew lately. But as always you all have been making some beautiful things!!

A little Mickey/Minnie free-motion quilting:

Cristy, very cool free motion

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.

These are great, thanks for posting the tutorial as well

Then here are two dresses that I made for the launch last week.
With the pinafore on:

With the pinafore removed:

Beautiful! You've been busy!!

And a Tink Rosetta I just finished for a Bog Give (being stuck inside with three feet of blizzard snow has advantages!)

Bag

I love it!

I did not get the stitch count on the machine I got, but I did talk with the owner today. She said they gave me the wrong machine and she had one there for me...an Ellegante 3!!! She didn't have any more 2s, so she is giving me a 3 for the price she quoted for the 2! I'm more than satisfied. She wants me to come in Thursday when she is there and stay long enough to have a mini class on embroidery. I can't wait!

Glad it work out good! How is the new machine?

Dr said I have a nasty concussion - no driving, no work, no exercise and little screen time - lots of sleep and fluids and an EEG (Im having some staring spells and memory issues, but he thinks its from the concussion). Hopefully in a day or 2 I can at least embroider or something!! Im dizzy alot right now! lol....

I hope you are feeling better!

This thread kind of jumped some pages in the last few days. I was busy reading everything rather than finishing my Cindy dress. It was making me very mad so I was being lazy and putting it off until I got a call last night and I was asked if it was done. I told him I had one last thing and I would be done today, which I did do. UGH !!

I lied cuz I still had to finish off the seams and finish putting the zipper in. I really wanted to fit it to her before I sewed the bodice lining in and told him so. He said he would try to get her here today but that didn't work out. We decided that I would sew the lining in and she should have room to grow in it. I got started on sewing it in today and attached the bottom of the bodice lining to the bottom edge of the skirt seam. I got more than halfway done and realized I only had about 2 inches of bodice left but 7 inches of skirt seam. UGH !! I had to rip out over an hours work of hand sewing. I put it over my lamp and pinned and sewed for almost 2 hours making sure it went just right. The very top of the skirt seam to the very bottom of the bodice seam.

Sorry you had problems with the pattern but the results look lovely!

Is it me or is it Photobucket?


Trying to upload photos to share is very trying!


Thank you for understanding.


I'll be back.

I don't like the changes they made to photobucket

I haven’t posted in forever so got carried away with this post, but I know you’ll humor me.

I love string backpacks.

Now you’ll be able to spot me if you see me at Disney. Look near any of the snack carts.

Love everything Cheryl!! Hope you have a great trip!

And I got a commission from a friend I have known since High School to make a baby quilt as a gift for a friend of hers. I love the way it is turning out, I got the whole quilt top done, now onto the tedious task of layers/quilting/trimming/binding.



Jen

Great quilts, Jen. I like making the tops better than the other steps!

Jen

Oh my gosh it worked!!! I have a Viking Rose--4 inch field. I thought a simple mickey head applique would be a good simple way to get to know it a bit--I did embroider with it a few times like 10 years ago when I first got it but never again. I stitched it out on a layer of heavyweight stablilizer (which I'm glad I never threw out, I have a bunch of stabilizers) and a large scrap of knit fabric, then did the applique in a scrap of flannel. I just cut out the whole thing since it's all scrap fabric and my 6 year old wanted it, but now I know I can do it on a T shirt and have it work!

I'm going to get some Cars fabric and cheap plain T shirts and make matching shirts for my boys I can't believe it worked! I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread!

Glad you got your machine working, and have lots of fun creating!

 

[PrincessMom4]

I LOVE ALL of these projects!!!!!!!!! Working on getting my Star Tours Weekend shirts and pillowcases ready for our surprise trip.

 

[squirrel]

I hope I can post some photos soon.

The new computer is going back to HP for repairs. Not too happy about it as I will be without a computer for ?

I also have the fun job of transferring everything off the computer and onto something (won't fit on my old computer now as I have added more photos to the new one). I guess I will be spending more $ on an external hard drive.

So tired of setting up computers! They already set this one back to factory settings and I had to re-install and delete stuff trying to get it to work.

As you can see I have not had any time to sew!

 

[disneychic2]

This will be our first time staying at a value resort when we go in June. I'm curious about whether we will enjoy it or not. Since we are going in the summer (HOT!!!!) I am pretty sure we will need a shower at least one time while we are there!

Here is a dress that I finished up today:

DH and I don't love values. We've stayed at Pop the last two trips because we took two trips in one year and were trying to economize. We really love the mods the best. But, hey, if it means a trip to Disney, I would stay in a value again.

Love that dress! Great job!

Oh my gosh it worked!!! I have a Viking Rose--4 inch field. I thought a simple mickey head applique would be a good simple way to get to know it a bit--I did embroider with it a few times like 10 years ago when I first got it but never again. I stitched it out on a layer of heavyweight stablilizer (which I'm glad I never threw out, I have a bunch of stabilizers) and a large scrap of knit fabric, then did the applique in a scrap of flannel. I just cut out the whole thing since it's all scrap fabric and my 6 year old wanted it, but now I know I can do it on a T shirt and have it work!

I'm going to get some Cars fabric and cheap plain T shirts and make matching shirts for my boys I can't believe it worked! I'm so glad I stumbled onto this thread!

Glad it worked for you. Now, we need to see photos of your work. I hope you have many hours of enjoyment making things for your family.

I hope I can post some photos soon.

The new computer is going back to HP for repairs. Not too happy about it as I will be without a computer for ?

I also have the fun job of transferring everything off the computer and onto something (won't fit on my old computer now as I have added more photos to the new one). I guess I will be spending more $ on an external hard drive.

So tired of setting up computers! They already set this one back to factory settings and I had to re-install and delete stuff trying to get it to work.

As you can see I have not had any time to sew!

Computers can be such a pain!! I will say, however, that since I went to Apple products, I don't have any problems what-so-ever. But I do remember the frustration I felt when things went wrong. Hope you get it back soon and it's better than new!


So, I told you a while back about my new Elligante 3 Babylock machine. I've had one class on it and I have not been able to sew anything or play with it due to first my Mom going into the hospital and this week, my Dad was there. Then, DH and I both got sick, so I haven't had time or felt like getting down there. I'm hoping I feel well enough tomorrow to get down to my sewing room. I have a strip-work skirt cut out and ready to go, so that will be my first project. I love my new machine, though. It has a feature that when you embroider, you don't have to hoop your fabric. It actually bastes around the edges of your project to secure it. I love the color screen and how easy it is to change from embroidery to sewing also. I don't have to take the embroidery arm off, just move a switch. It will sew in all directions too. Okay, sorry to keep going on and on. I have four more classes to take, two for embroidery and two for sewing. I'll be sure to post whatever I make...and probably a picture of my machine too.

 

[love to stitch]

I'm trying to catch up after being at WDW for 3 days and then back to work yesterday. You all have been very busy, I hope I didn't miss anyone, everything looks great.

I haven’t posted in forever so got carried away with this post, but I know you’ll humor me.

I love string backpacks. I don’t like to carry a purse on vacation, so I shove my wallet in my front pocket and put everything else in the backpack. I go to Disney in February and have had a couple of very rainy and very cold visits and the backpack is perfect for carrying a sweatshirt, poncho (always a poncho, no matter what the weatherman guesses the weather might be) and a few other things if need be. I have a pullover windbreaker, so sometimes by the end of the evening if I’m wearing the sweatshirt, I can fold up the backpack and put in in the front “kangaroo pouch” of the windbreaker. I like to travel light.

Since I tend to blend in with all of the other distinguished looking women at Disney World, I thought I’d make it easier for you to spot me. Here’s my latest backpack.

Hanging from one side is hand sanitizer

And from the other is a “place holder” which I’m planning to replace with a fun key chain.

I also made a cover for a notepad. My son will be with me for half of the trip, but since I usually go solo it’s nice to have something to do at dinner, so I write down thoughts about the day . . .

I put smaller things in a zippered pencil case, although it occurred to me I should probably make one, but it’s cheaper to buy one than to buy the zipper to make one!

I made tissue covers for the children’s sermon at church a few weeks ago so made myself one, too. I also made a cover for my first aid kit.

Cozy in the front pocket.

I made myself a new wallet this year. Last year I designed it especially for my trip, and other than the pocket that I made for the room safe key (whoops) it was exactly what I wanted. I ended up using the pocket for my pills each day, so I kept it in this year’s wallet.

A tri-fold wallet so it fits in my front pocket.

With a little coin pocket

Inside pockets for license, insurance card, credit card, rewards card, and center pocket for room key.

Aforementioned inside pocket (gotta start using aforementioned more, that’s a good word!)

And a secret pocket. I keep a few large bills in there AND I always keep some ones, too. Shhh, it’s a secret.

Now you’ll be able to spot me if you see me at Disney. Look near any of the snack carts.

I love everything but the backpack is amazing!

Trying to sell a house is so stressful. I guess I should be happy (?) that the market here is terrible and that my neighbors all bought more than they could afford so my neighborhood is littered with foreclosures so we would never be able to sell our house anyway. (sigh.) It does help purge though, so that's always good. We had a realtor come to our old house and she took TERRIBLE photos, they were all off-kilter and some were blurry, and none of them showed the rooms, more like just the furniture, so I used my super-wide lens and took my own photos, I truly think it helps to have great photos.

I have been busy busy, my mother in law got here friday for a week visit, though we are supposed to be getting an uber snowstorm so it is unclear if she will be staying longer. She has been occupying my kiddos so I can work on etsy orders and finish up a LOT of unfinished projects. I finished this quilt which I started last summer.



And I got a commission from a friend I have known since High School to make a baby quilt as a gift for a friend of hers. I love the way it is turning out, I got the whole quilt top done, now onto the tedious task of layers/quilting/trimming/binding.




I think most of the appliques came from Lynnie Pinnie, I think they turned out adorable. It's for a little girl who has an under-the-sea theme nursery.

Now back to my little sweatshop so I can get back to my projects.
Jen

The quilts are beautiful.

Since the kiddos have already received their outfits, I figured I would share here. I made these for the Star Wars week Big Give, the wish kid is 7, and has twin sisters who are 4. The dresses are simply sweet animal-kingdom inspired, then I made star-wars-mickey-head shirts for all 3 kids, including one pink one purple for the girls. I made shorts to go with his, they are easy-fits with bargo pockets, I think they turned out really cute. I love being able to contribute to these gives, I am so glad I found this group and you have all been so welcoming and inspirational.








Jen

Those area great outfits.

So happy that the dress turned out just right! I was so worried at the beginning of your post!


I've never heard of that site. But I definitely am too cheap to spend $15 per month on designs.


Make sure you come back and post some pictures of what you make with all that pretty fabric!!


I love all the stuff that you sent. But I have to admit that the Mickey dresses are my favorites. I'm not a huge SW fan though so I guess I'm biased.


This will be our first time staying at a value resort when we go in June. I'm curious about whether we will enjoy it or not. Since we are going in the summer (HOT!!!!) I am pretty sure we will need a shower at least one time while we are there!

Here is a dress that I finished up today:

That is a beautiful dress.

 

[dianemom2]

I hope I can post some photos soon.

The new computer is going back to HP for repairs. Not too happy about it as I will be without a computer for ?

I also have the fun job of transferring everything off the computer and onto something (won't fit on my old computer now as I have added more photos to the new one). I guess I will be spending more $ on an external hard drive.

So tired of setting up computers! They already set this one back to factory settings and I had to re-install and delete stuff trying to get it to work.

As you can see I have not had any time to sew!

What a pain in the keister! I'm glad that we have a resident computer expert at my house. DH hates fixing them but he often can.

DH and I don't love values. We've stayed at Pop the last two trips because we took two trips in one year and were trying to economize. We really love the mods the best. But, hey, if it means a trip to Disney, I would stay in a value again.



So, I told you a while back about my new Elligante 3 Babylock machine. I've had one class on it and I have not been able to sew anything or play with it due to first my Mom going into the hospital and this week, my Dad was there. Then, DH and I both got sick, so I haven't had time or felt like getting down there. I'm hoping I feel well enough tomorrow to get down to my sewing room. I have a strip-work skirt cut out and ready to go, so that will be my first project. I love my new machine, though. It has a feature that when you embroider, you don't have to hoop your fabric. It actually bastes around the edges of your project to secure it. I love the color screen and how easy it is to change from embroidery to sewing also. I don't have to take the embroidery arm off, just move a switch. It will sew in all directions too. Okay, sorry to keep going on and on. I have four more classes to take, two for embroidery and two for sewing. I'll be sure to post whatever I make...and probably a picture of my machine too.

We are staying at the new value resort, Art of Animation. I had a friend who stayed there recently (and she is quite picky) who came home raving about it. We'll see how we like it.

Your new machine sounds awesome!!! It sounds like the machine that I played with at the sewing expo. It was beyond what I wanted to spend when I replaced my machine back in the fall but I really loved the features. It is smart to take the classes to learn all the ways to use the machine. I'm sure my machine has a ton of features that I'm not utilizing. And I don't sew on mine because I like being able to sew while the machine is embroidering for me.

 

[rebeccalizzie]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Now the problem is...I can't get to the fabric store today! :rofl: I keep a fairly small stash of fabric because I like to buy per project and I have NO Disney themed fabric. I'm going to have to see if I can be creative with what I have. Since I seem to have found my sew-jo this week I want to run with it before it hides again!

I've actually been sewing for many years and go through phases--sometimes I sew like crazy, sometimes (like the last year or so) I barely sew at all.

Could anyone advise me on a good machine/s that can sew and embroider? Or is it better to have two different machines? This isn't something I will be getting right away but I do want to research and watch costs (so I can later convince DH that I really need one! He is a notorious cheapskate ). What features are most important in a machine? I'm just trying to understand it all (sewing, embroidery, serger, etc.). Thanks in advance for any information, time to settle in for a winter storm with the kiddos

As someone with a 4x4 field, I agree with the advice to get a 5x7. The embroideries I can make with a 4 inch field are perfect for a shirt for my two year old but a little small for a T shirt for my 6 year old. You are really limited with a 4 inch field, which is mostly why I've never played with it much--there is just so little I can really do. I also can't do monogramming very easily for the same reason--I'd have to re-hoop a few times to get anything more than a single initial monogram.

For me it's been better to have a combo machine because I mostly just sew and my machine does a VERY nice job sewing. I upgraded from a cheaper machine and can really tell the difference, so for a beginner I'd really recommend a nice sewing machine rather than getting a cheaper sewing machine in order to afford a decent embroidery machine. Saves SO much frustration.

I do also have a serger which is really nice to have but definitely not necessary so I wouldn't worry about it right now if I were you.