Fish Extenders?

[DisneyBride1214]

After several requests I have finally gotten around to writing the directions to how I did it. What I did is very similar to the directions on earlier posts so those provided great guidance.

Supplies:

2 yards of fabric (two colors – one yard each)
Double fold bias tape
Dowell Rod
Iron-On Patches
1 Package of Iron-On Interfacing
1 Package of Heat-n-Bond No Sew Ultra Hold 7/8 in. hem
1 Package of Heat-n-Bond No Sew 1 Yard
Various Colors of Ribbon

1. Cut fabric to be used as the body of the FE to be 8 in. wide by 58 in. in length. When folded the FE will be 29 in. in length.
2. Cut fabric for the three pockets, cut each pocket 11 in. wide by 12 in. in length. When folded each pocked will be 6 in. in length.
3. On the inside of the FE body piece and each pocket iron on the interfacing. Once cooled completely I ironed on the sheet of Heat-n-Bond cut 8 in. by 29 in. to the inside of the body of the FE.
4. On each of the 3 folded pockets I made pleats so that the pockets were 2 in.-pleat-4 in.-pleat 2 in. To secure the pleats I used the Heat-n-Bond Ultrahold hem. This was done on the cut side so that the top edge would be folded and clean.
5. Next I used the heat-n-bond hem to add 8 in. strips of the double fold bias tape to the bottom of each pocket.
6. Next I lined up the pockets on the body of the FE starting 8 in. from the top and then about 1 in. apart. I market the spots with a pencil and secured the bottom and sides of the pockets using the heat-n-bond hem.
7. Once all cooled. I used the double fold bias tape for the perimeter of the body of the FE which again was secured using the iron on hem.
8. Once cooled I ironed on the patches to each of the pockets.
9. I then folded down the top of the FE about 2 inches and secured to the back of the FE by the iron-on hem creating a little opening to insert the dowel rod.
10. Using the multicolored ribbon I made it long enough so that the FE would hang approximately 7-8 in. from a hanger.
11. For our names I bough iron-on computer paper and printed the names on the computer. Then I cut and surrounded the paper with double fold bias tape attached using the iron-on hem. Finally I ironed on the name piece.

I think that’s all. I’ve never tried to write directions for anything like this before. Everything I used I bought from either Wal-Mart, Michaels, or Joann’s Fabrics.

Here's the picture again of the final result.

Do you have a picture of this FE so I can see the turnout?

 

[maggie_sam]

I am new at FE's and I love to do homemade stuff. Are there any good patterns out there for Fish Extenders. I would prefer not to buy since I have several of my family going for wedding/family cruise and everyone wants to participate. But of course they want me to make them...lol

I would be so forever grateful if someone can either provide me with a nice pattern or direct me to somewhere with patterns. You can email me at nanasb1214@yahoo.com if you would like. Thank you so much!!!!

Hope these help, here are some:

Conversation started Monday

10:35pm
Margaret Williams Sampson
This is from the DisBoards, Disney Cruise Line Forum, thanks to DisGirl: No-Sew FE
After several requests I have finally gotten around to writing the directions to how I did it. What I did is very similar to the directions on earlier posts so those provided great guidance.
Supplies:
2 yards of fabric (two colors – one yard each)
Double fold bias tape
Dowell Rod
Iron-On Patches
1 Package of Iron-On Interfacing
1 Package of Heat-n-Bond No Sew Ultra Hold 7/8 in. hem
1 Package of Heat-n-Bond No Sew 1 Yard
Various Colors of Ribbon
1. Cut fabric to be used as the body of the FE to be 8 in. wide by 58 in. in length. When folded the FE will be 29 in. in length.
2. Cut fabric for the three pockets, cut each pocket 11 in. wide by 12 in. in length. When folded each pocked will be 6 in. in length.
3. On the inside of the FE body piece and each pocket iron on the interfacing. Once cooled completely I ironed on the sheet of Heat-n-Bond cut 8 in. by 29 in. to the inside of the body of the FE.
4. On each of the 3 folded pockets I made pleats so that the pockets were 2 in.-pleat-4 in.-pleat 2 in. To secure the pleats I used the Heat-n-Bond Ultrahold hem. This was done on the cut side so that the top edge would be folded and clean.
5. Next I used the heat-n-bond hem to add 8 in. strips of the double fold bias tape to the bottom of each pocket.
6. Next I lined up the pockets on the body of the FE starting 8 in. from the top and then about 1 in. apart. I market the spots with a pencil and secured the bottom and sides of the pockets using the heat-n-bond hem.
7. Once all cooled. I used the double fold bias tape for the perimeter of the body of the FE which again was secured using the iron on hem.
8. Once cooled I ironed on the patches to each of the pockets.
9. I then folded down the top of the FE about 2 inches and secured to the back of the FE by the iron-on hem creating a little opening to insert the dowel rod.
10. Using the multicolored ribbon I made it long enough so that the FE would hang approximately 7-8 in. from a hanger.
11. For our names I bough iron-on computer paper and printed the names on the computer. Then I cut and surrounded the paper with double fold bias tape attached using the iron-on hem. Finally I ironed on the name piece.
I think that’s all. I’ve never tried to write directions for anything like this before. Everything I used I bought from either Wal-Mart, Michaels, or Joann’s Fabrics.

This has pictures and great instructions:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=18177280&postcount=27

Finally, Ikea sells a pocket hanger that many have redesigned as an FE. Here is an example of a really nice conversion (this is on FB, hope I can post the link here): https://www.facebook.com/groups/167311023398247/permalink/352962828166398/?comment_id=352972111498803&offset=0&total_comments=21

Hope it helps!

 

[DisneyBride1214]

Thank you so much Maggiesam! This is very helpful and gives me some great ideas!

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

Om my gosh! I now found a second thread of all kinds of FE ideas! Thse 2 threads should keep me busy for the rest of the week.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Om my gosh! I now found a second thread of all kinds of FE ideas! Thse 2 threads should keep me busy for the rest of the week.

There are a few fish extender groups on Facebook too, just in case you get through these threads too quickly.

 

[dclwonderprincess]

Does anyone know of a site that I can order playing cards off of w/Disney images on them? Unfortunately vistaprint doesn't make everything.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Does anyone know of a site that I can order playing cards off of w/Disney images on them? Unfortunately vistaprint doesn't make everything.

Amazon?

 

[dclwonderprincess]

Amazon?

I was hoping to be able to upload an image myself but Amazon may be my best bet.

 

[maggie_sam]

Does anyone know of a site that I can order playing cards off of w/Disney images on them? Unfortunately vistaprint doesn't make everything.

Bicycle makes several different card decks with Disney themes, here is a link to a search of their site using "disney" as the search term: http://www.bicyclecards.com/search/results/ac13460a7fd6cedb32824a8052e8fcd2/

Kardwell International has Disney playing cards in vintage Mickey and classic designs: http://www.kardwell.com/novelty-playing-cards-youth.htm

The Find: http://www.thefind.com/family/browse-disney-playing-cards

Hope this helps!

 

[dclwonderprincess]

Hope this helps!

Thanks

 

[minniememickey2]

I am looking to join a fe for the aug 17 fantasy cruise. How cam I find a group if they would even except me at this point.

 

[quarkwright]

I am looking to join a fe for the aug 17 fantasy cruise. How cam I find a group if they would even except me at this point.

I found your cruise meet thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2870491

Join in and ask?

 

[Patsydust]

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to DIS and I'm pretty darn excited that I found this site! Some family members of mine have decided to start planning a WDW/Dis Cruise vacation and I wan't to do it right this time. Some of us are platinum members, gold members ( I myself am silver)...so even though we've been on some cruises before we never participated in fish extending. So I just had a few questions I was hoping someone could help me with/clarify....

Process?
1. Officially sign up to cruise! Woo-Hoo!
2. Buy/make amazing extender!
3. Get on DIS and join the 'group meet' board for my specific cruise and get on list.
4.Make awesomesauce fun gifts for listers!
-I was doing a little bit of research (mostly pinterest) and does each person make enough gifts to pass out for one night (b/c everyone plays their part and does a different night?)? Or do it multiple nights?

-Also on cruises I've been on before, I saw hundreds of fish extenders...and I'm sure not all cruisers place their names on a list. Is it common for people to make extras and give gifts out secret santa style?


Do people ever meet on the cruise like Pin Traders do (i.e. meet, activities, etc)?

Also is there any recommendations or tips anyone has? Like does a pro-fish extender person have a top three super tips to offer me?

Thanks so much everyone! I'm so excited to dive into this Disney culture!

 

[jake236]

So, probably asked before but, how much $ do people usually spend on gifts?

 

[jake236]

Can you get in trouble for using Disney images on homemade items? (Copyright issues)

 

[summerrluvv]

Can you get in trouble for using Disney images on homemade items? (Copyright issues)

Nah. But, they do take down Etsy listings from time to time since you technically aren't supposed to sell it I think? There is a whole world of Disney custom handmade clothing with Disney all over it, and my kids wear it all the time at WDW without issue.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Nah. But, they do take down Etsy listings from time to time since you technically aren't supposed to sell it I think? There is a whole world of Disney custom handmade clothing with Disney all over it, and my kids wear it all the time at WDW without issue.

The listings I've seen removed are listings that are selling actual images rather than products with images on them. Maybe that's the fine line?

 

[angipoo]

subscribing

 

[jake236]

Kind of what I thought, as long as I'm not selling it, I didnt think they would care.

Follow up, Any suggestions on how much to spend on FE?

 

[Smille9815]

We are new to the FE~just found out about it today! Are there any groups we can still join?