Disboutiquers Part 12 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[livndisney]

TODAY IS THE SHIP DATE FOR THE MUTTSHOUSE BIG GIVE!!

Please check your shipping status on the Big Give board and let me know over on that board if you have already shipped (posts get lost in the crowd on this thread).

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67520&threadid=585031&page=1

I made the ship date closer to the actual trip for this give since it was such short notice.

Thank you all so much!!

Sent you a PM on the big give board-Ms HeatherSue

 

[roscoepc1]

Thanks for everyone's input. I did like the suggestion of using white around the flower, and I wish I had thought of that earlier. I think that would have looked good.

I'm happy with how the applique turned out. I ended up using the brown and I did have to go over it twice but really like the look.

I now just have to figure out how I want to put the lining and the outer-shell of my case together and finish off the opening. Tried one thing tonight and didn't like it at all - took the seam ripper to it. So I'll try something else tomorrow.

Here's what I have so far with my new tiny laptop.

Side 1:

Side 2:

That looks AWESOME! I'm glad someone thought to suggest the "two times over"!! That totally solves what I had concerns about!

 

[minnie2]

I KILLED my machine!!!! Seized up ALLLLLLLL the insides. I am so not happy. I am in the middle of making a big give. I had to switch machines and use a machine I am not used to and everything is taking twice as long.

Oh NO!!!!! So are you running out today getting a new one

okay everyone....I have had little to no time to sew and look how soon till we go on our trip to disney. I have 4 daughters so that is a lot, but I've got friends here who love me and my girls that have helped me out. Wait till I get home and share photos...guess I'll have to do a trip report wont' I ? Anyhow I ddi make a simple top and pant set for Sierra...acutally it was for martina but the shirt came out way way way way too big. OOPS!
This is her I don't wanna get my photo taken pose

The back...do you think these are too tight?


The straps are a tirquoise and blue paisley...was thinkng it would look kinda like the ocean/sea

and here is the applique work on the capris

so cute!

That reminds me of a lady that I talked to in Wal-Mart a couple of years ago. She was looking at the stuffed animals and all of a sudden she got really excited and started grabbing a bunch of this particular bunny. She noticed that I was kind of looking at her, so she explains to me that her 1 year old son got one just like it when he was born and they had recently lost it. It was his favorite and he had a hard time going to sleep without it. She told me that she was buying as many of them as she could so that if it gets lost again she will have back ups. After she explained I totally understood. Jenna had a purple bean bag monkey that was her lovie. I used to have to take him while she was sleeping to wash him and he had to be back in her bed before she woke up.I miss those days.

i wish we had an heir and a spare! Kyle found this blanket wen he was a few months old ad we where at TJMaxx or Marshalls that he refused to let go of and well that became Blankie and we hunted every where once we realized Blankie was IT for him. No dice. Washing it is hard because he freaks and says it isn't right and even if I trick him and do it when he is in school he knows! LOL Then a few years ago we where at the Atlanta Zoo and my mom found 'Yellowie' ( can you sense a theme here with the naming?) it is a yellow monkey. Both of those are his be all and end all thing! OMG our lives would be over if either was lost! When he was very little he had what we would call his Entourage it was a Mickey he got at WDW , Blankie ad baby a monkey from Build a Bear. It went every where he couldn't even go upstairs or down stairs with out them! All are still in his bed but we managed to convince him to keep them there! My girlfriend keeps telling me he is too old to have Blankie and Yellowie and I fight her on it! SO he is 6.5 I figured he can be like Linus and make a sport coat out of Blankie when he gets older!

And yes Blankie and yellowie have both been to WDW!

Thanks for everyone's input. I did like the suggestion of using white around the flower, and I wish I had thought of that earlier. I think that would have looked good.

I'm happy with how the applique turned out. I ended up using the brown and I did have to go over it twice but really like the look.

I now just have to figure out how I want to put the lining and the outer-shell of my case together and finish off the opening. Tried one thing tonight and didn't like it at all - took the seam ripper to it. So I'll try something else tomorrow.

Here's what I have so far with my new tiny laptop.

Side 1:

Side 2:

It came out great!

Wondering if you all will take mercy on me! I'm a wishful Disboutiquer, I have the sewing machine in the closet just sitting there, untouched.

I can barely thread it (but after messing with it a while figure it out) and can make curtains and maybe a pillowsheet if I take a day or two and no one minds the jagged lines that should be straight!

Is there any hope for me? What would be an easy project to start on? I'm at a loss with patterns but want to learn. My daughter is 8 now and some of the things I could have made for her when she was little make me sad that I didn't push myself to learn earlier! There's still hope though, she LOVES wearing ruffled short shirts over her jeans and I'm hoping to make her (AND MYSELF!) something special for our trip in Jan. 2010. That is SURELY enough time for me to learn to sew a straight line, right???

Where is a good place to start?!?!?!

Check out youcanmakethis.com. They ahve some easy stuff on there and it actually help you learn some trick on how to sew! Carlac's stuff is great! My ddis 9 and I have made her some simply sweet tops/dresses. portrait peasant tops, easy fit pants and a few other things.
Good luck and Welcome!

 

[Piper]

for those of you with a "blankie"--read Owen by Kevin Henkes. It is a great book! I love the final solution at the end and how it shut Mrs. Tweezers up! (she was obviously childless!)

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Thanks for everyone's input. I did like the suggestion of using white around the flower, and I wish I had thought of that earlier. I think that would have looked good.

I'm happy with how the applique turned out. I ended up using the brown and I did have to go over it twice but really like the look.

I now just have to figure out how I want to put the lining and the outer-shell of my case together and finish off the opening. Tried one thing tonight and didn't like it at all - took the seam ripper to it. So I'll try something else tomorrow.

Here's what I have so far with my new tiny laptop.

Side 1:

Side 2:

Your sleeve looks so cute right now. I like the brown. It makes it stand out a bit.

On the subject of blankies. I think that a child will get rid of it when he or she is ready. I wouldn't take it from him. I think that that would cause more damage than letting him have it. He keeps it in his bed so he is half way there. Tell your friend to bug off.

And on the naming thing. Jenna's bean bag monkey was named Beans McMonkey. Yup that's right I have no imagination when it comes to naming lovies.

 

[minnie2]

for those of you with a "blankie"--read Owen by Kevin Henkes. It is a great book! I love the final solution at the end and how it shut Mrs. Tweezers up! (she was obviously childless!)

I will have to check it out!

Your sleeve looks so cute right now. I like the brown. It makes it stand out a bit.

On the subject of blankies. I think that a child will get rid of it when he or she is ready. I wouldn't take it from him. I think that that would cause more damage than letting him have it. He keeps it in his bed so he is half way there. Tell your friend to bug off.

And on the naming thing. Jenna's bean bag monkey was named Beans McMonkey. Yup that's right I have no imagination when it comes to naming lovies.

I agree! Problem is the few time he has slept at my girlfriend house he has freaked and wanted them Bad mommy didn't bring them because her dogs chew her kids stuff and god forbid they got ruined my world would be over. Then the other things is her house is so dirty. I love her she is an amazing person but I have to over look them mess. I am talking Desperate need of Clean house mess! I have actually told her I would help her get it organized and frankly I HATE cleaning. My house is not perfect by a long shot but still... So when he has slept there I have to bring different monkey and blanket..

LOL Beans McMonkey!
Kyle is as original as his father. When George was a kid he had a cat he named Kitty! Yeah so I am glad I got to name Daisy! And the other pets or we would ahve had doggie and Doggy. Heck Growing up he had a dog named Leo and when his grandmother got a dog she named it Leo! I think it is a family thing they aren't exactly original!

 

[HeatherSue]

Who knew the Tooth Fairy had such cool handwriting!?!?

I'm in shame here b/c our tooth fairy always forgets and I always have to "help her out" I usually front Becca her $ the morning after the TF was supposed to come and then she pays me back. I have to say she's pretty good about it though!

Our tooth fairy took 3 days to come this last time.

I KILLED my machine!!!! Seized up ALLLLLLLL the insides. I am so not happy. I am in the middle of making a big give. I had to switch machines and use a machine I am not used to and everything is taking twice as long.

Yikes!!

I just updated my Trip Report!!!and I'm shamelessly begging people to go comment on it because I feel like not very many people are reading it.

I just checked and you have 3075 views!! I'd say you've got all sorts of readers!

I came across this applique if someone afraid to try the machine method, would want to give it a try.

http://disdressed.blogspot.com/2006/04/tutorial-hand-stitched-applique-with.html

I also found this cute Alice embroidery. It looks great.

http://shop.emioli.de/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=199

Those designs are SOOOO cute! I added both links to the bookmarks. Thank you!

okay everyone....I have had little to no time to sew and look how soon till we go on our trip to disney. I have 4 daughters so that is a lot, but I've got friends here who love me and my girls that have helped me out. Wait till I get home and share photos...guess I'll have to do a trip report wont' I ? Anyhow I ddi make a simple top and pant set for Sierra...acutally it was for martina but the shirt came out way way way way too big. OOPS!
This is her I don't wanna get my photo taken pose

The back...do you think these are too tight?


The straps are a tirquoise and blue paisley...was thinkng it would look kinda like the ocean/sea

and here is the applique work on the capris

Everything looks good from what I can see! I was going to un- th_ the pictures, but I didn't know if you'd made them so small for privacy purposes. I'm glad you have friends that will make things for your family!

Oh my that is a very ugly doll. I was laughing so hard that my DH had to come see what was so funny. He wanted to know why the doll looks deformed.

It's HORRIBLE, isn't it??

Thanks for everyone's input. I did like the suggestion of using white around the flower, and I wish I had thought of that earlier. I think that would have looked good.

I'm happy with how the applique turned out. I ended up using the brown and I did have to go over it twice but really like the look.

I now just have to figure out how I want to put the lining and the outer-shell of my case together and finish off the opening. Tried one thing tonight and didn't like it at all - took the seam ripper to it. So I'll try something else tomorrow.

Here's what I have so far with my new tiny laptop.

Side 1:

Side 2:

Wow, it turned out GREAT!! I am very impressed!
I made Tessa an outfit out of that fabric. I just love it!

Have I told you guys lately I really this thread! I may not post a lot but I do read just about everything you guys write! I am currently finishing up the accessories for DD & niece outfits.... bows & necklaces. ok that's it for now!


OH YEA forgot to mention.... I got some fabric off from Asia in Disney print the thread counts like 100 man it feels like _____ (insert negative word here) It looks cute? will see what I can do! show pic soon.

Sometimes I'll iron some interfacing onto the back of fabric that is really cheap feeling, if I want to give it added body.

I can't wait to see what you make!

Still painting on the castle bed. I have moved onto roses, vines, and leaves. I am not loving how it is turning out, but I am overcritical of myself. Hubby is helping me now, so that is moving things along. He is a great brick painter.

EDITED TO ADD THIS:
SHAMPOO,LOTION, and BABYCARE ITEMS FOUND WITH DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN THEM!
We used to use Aveeno creamy wash until I switched to California Baby and Burts Bees. I am glad I did. Formaldehyde in baby shampoo??? Are they kidding:??? Especially considering alot of these things are marketed towards kids like my DD who have sensitive skin and eczema. I'm not sure how serious this is, but DH checked it out on snopes(I think that is where he said he checked the articles validity) and it is on USAToday's website. Just thought some of you would want to know. I have so much trouble with DD's skin! I am going to stay away from these products.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-03-12-formaldehyde_N.htm#table

I am dying to see that bed!!!! I can't wait!!

I tried the link and nothing came up. Thanks for the warning, I'll google it and see what I come up with!
ETA: I clicked the link again and it worked this time. It must have been my computer!

Wondering if you all will take mercy on me! I'm a wishful Disboutiquer, I have the sewing machine in the closet just sitting there, untouched.

I can barely thread it (but after messing with it a while figure it out) and can make curtains and maybe a pillowsheet if I take a day or two and no one minds the jagged lines that should be straight!

Is there any hope for me? What would be an easy project to start on? I'm at a loss with patterns but want to learn. My daughter is 8 now and some of the things I could have made for her when she was little make me sad that I didn't push myself to learn earlier! There's still hope though, she LOVES wearing ruffled short shirts over her jeans and I'm hoping to make her (AND MYSELF!) something special for our trip in Jan. 2010. That is SURELY enough time for me to learn to sew a straight line, right???

Where is a good place to start?!?!?!

I would suggest the Easy Fit Pants or Portrait Peasant Top by CarlaC from www.youcanmakethis.com. They are both really easy for beginners and include instructions that are really helpful for beginners! If you need to upsize any of the patters on there, here's a helpful chart by CarlaC:

http://shop.emioli.de/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=199

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I am trying to do some spring cleaning which means organizing my fabric that is in piles on my floor.

I was wondering about the comic book boards, that some of you have purchased. Where did you get them? TIA

 

[billwendy]

I am trying to do some spring cleaning which means organizing my fabric that is in piles on my floor.

I was wondering about the comic book boards, that some of you have purchased. Where did you get them? TIA

I just got some at the comic book store at the mall last weekend - not sure if they were the right thing - they were 100 for about $9,,,,like a coated cardboard??? now, how do you fold the fabric onto them and keep it on there???

Got some patchwork plaid fabric to try to make myself some shorts this year!! Im scared to do it!! I wish carla made the pattern in plus sized - lol - serioiusly, anyone know of a good simple womens size shorts pattern???

Got a few more tutti frutti combo's last night too - they dont have much boy patterns this year though at my joann's.....

Have a great Saturday!

 

[HeatherSue]

I am trying to do some spring cleaning which means organizing my fabric that is in piles on my floor.

I was wondering about the comic book boards, that some of you have purchased. Where did you get them? TIA

As Wendy said, you can get them at any comic books store. I like the way they make the fabric look and they're pretty cheap!

I just got some at the comic book store at the mall last weekend - not sure if they were the right thing - they were 100 for about $9,,,,like a coated cardboard??? now, how do you fold the fabric onto them and keep it on there???

Got some patchwork plaid fabric to try to make myself some shorts this year!! Im scared to do it!! I wish carla made the pattern in plus sized - lol - serioiusly, anyone know of a good simple womens size shorts pattern???

Got a few more tutti frutti combo's last night too - they dont have much boy patterns this year though at my joann's.....

Have a great Saturday!

Here's the tutorial for folding the fabric onto comic book boards. It's in the bookmarks and you can do a search for "folding fabric" "comic" "comic boards", etc... if you can't find it.

http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/fabric-stash-organization-and-tutorial/

Steph: Do a search for "Steph" and you'll find several interesting tutorials!

 

[SallyfromDE]

That reminds me of a lady that I talked to in Wal-Mart a couple of years ago. She was looking at the stuffed animals and all of a sudden she got really excited and started grabbing a bunch of this particular bunny. She noticed that I was kind of looking at her, so she explains to me that her 1 year old son got one just like it when he was born and they had recently lost it. It was his favorite and he had a hard time going to sleep without it. She told me that she was buying as many of them as she could so that if it gets lost again she will have back ups. After she explained I totally understood. Jenna had a purple bean bag monkey that was her lovie. I used to have to take him while she was sleeping to wash him and he had to be back in her bed before she woke up.I miss those days.

I wish I had a couple of Betty's. Kirsta's doll is in such bad shape. She now sports dreadlocks. But at one point, her musline body was falling apart and I decided to replace it when she was outside playing. I thought I'd hide the body parts in the sink so she couldn't see them. What on earth possessed her to walk in the house and right over to the sink, I will never know. She screamed bloody murder about how I killed Betty. Then she stood under my arm as I tried to finish sewing the body to get her put back together. Betty is looking pretty good, except I don't care for dreadlocks.

Thanks for everyone's input. I did like the suggestion of using white around the flower, and I wish I had thought of that earlier. I think that would have looked good.

I'm happy with how the applique turned out. I ended up using the brown and I did have to go over it twice but really like the look.

I now just have to figure out how I want to put the lining and the outer-shell of my case together and finish off the opening. Tried one thing tonight and didn't like it at all - took the seam ripper to it. So I'll try something else tomorrow.

Here's what I have so far with my new tiny laptop.

Side 1:

Side 2:

I think it came out really nice. I love the band and the brown really enhances it.

I am looking to buy a serger and thought this was the perfect place to ask for suggestions as to which one to buy. I would like to use it for clothing as well as making things for the house like napkins. Does anyone have some suggestions for me?

I have a cheap Brother 1034d. I only had it a few months when the foot lever handle broke. I've learned it's better to just spend more and get a heavier weight machine (my brother machine also broke after a short period of time), the cheapies use alot of plastic parts. But, I will say, it is pretty easy to change the thread colors. And that has always been my greatest fear of using the serger, is the threading.

Wondering if you all will take mercy on me! I'm a wishful Disboutiquer, I have the sewing machine in the closet just sitting there, untouched.

I can barely thread it (but after messing with it a while figure it out) and can make curtains and maybe a pillowsheet if I take a day or two and no one minds the jagged lines that should be straight!

Is there any hope for me? What would be an easy project to start on? I'm at a loss with patterns but want to learn. My daughter is 8 now and some of the things I could have made for her when she was little make me sad that I didn't push myself to learn earlier! There's still hope though, she LOVES wearing ruffled short shirts over her jeans and I'm hoping to make her (AND MYSELF!) something special for our trip in Jan. 2010. That is SURELY enough time for me to learn to sew a straight line, right???

Where is a good place to start?!?!?!

I've been sewing for at least 40 years, and I still can't sew a straight line! Go to YouCanMakeThis.com and you can find tons of great patterns for everyone.

 

[jessica52877]

Drive by posting but I'll be back later to read!

TODAY is also the ship date for the DMBFAN BIG GIVE!

In case you haven't been following along on their trip report she has been posting wonderful pictures of everything and the kids have been overjoyed with it all! She posted new pictures last night of the kids modeling a few of the things Linnette sent!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2034240

 

[minnie2]

I just got some at the comic book store at the mall last weekend - not sure if they were the right thing - they were 100 for about $9,,,,like a coated cardboard??? now, how do you fold the fabric onto them and keep it on there???

Got some patchwork plaid fabric to try to make myself some shorts this year!! Im scared to do it!! I wish carla made the pattern in plus sized - lol - serioiusly, anyone know of a good simple womens size shorts pattern???

Got a few more tutti frutti combo's last night too - they dont have much boy patterns this year though at my joann's.....

Have a great Saturday!

I have some of those! Though that animal one is adorable!

I've been sewing for at least 40 years, and I still can't sew a straight line! Go to YouCanMakeThis.com and you can find tons of great patterns for everyone.

That makes me feel so much better! Does that make me a bad person




Ok Twilight lovers
I will admit now on book 4 I am totally hooked!!!!!!! George is on book 3 and loves it! It is kind of cool reading it with him I just wish he would get further so we could really talk about it! He keeps complaining about something I know the answer too! UGH!

I forgot who was so hooked that they made a bunch of aprons inspired by the characters I will say my mind is flowing I just can't think about what to make! I am even the odd all I LOVE Emmett! He is so cool! I even love Rosalie of course I love them all but for some odd reason they are my favs. go figure.

 

[t-beri]

Did you guys read Carlas blog update???? She has a new dress pattern in the works Woo hoo!!! I just bought the A-Line pattern, I know that's crazy...how could I not already own it? I am going to start some sewing for a baby shower gift today. Hopefully I'll finish up quickly but I am making quite a few things to put into a basket. I have a lot of baby sewing to do these days aside from my diapers for the new littlest 2 of Brandons bandmates wives are preggers and my good friend Candace too. I am making a basket of cloth toys for Candace and am SOOO excited about that! She and her hubby are pretty eco-sensitive so I know that they will appreciate it.
But for today I am going to start w/ a reversible A-line and reversible Easy Fit pants turned bloomers. I am using the same prints (heidi grace butterflies and coordinating stripe) in 2 colorways chocolate and cream. I think it's gonna be sweet!(no pun intended)
Then depending on time I will work on some of the following
1. bibs and burp cloths out of the same fabrics
2. A little peanut doll by Bit Of Whimsy (YCMT)
3. A taggie w/ butterflies on one side and minky on the opposite (I'm gonna need to get a walking foot b/c the last time I made a blanket w/ minky I almost ripped my hair out!)

Wish me luck, I hop to post pics later.
...t.

PS. Danielle1, your laptop cover came out AWESOME!

 

[sheridee32]

I have some of those! Though that animal one is adorable!

That makes me feel so much better! Does that make me a bad person




Ok Twilight lovers
I will admit now on book 4 I am totally hooked!!!!!!! George is on book 3 and loves it! It is kind of cool reading it with him I just wish he would get further so we could really talk about it! He keeps complaining about something I know the answer too! UGH!

I forgot who was so hooked that they made a bunch of aprons inspired by the characters I will say my mind is flowing I just can't think about what to make! I am even the odd all I LOVE Emmett! He is so cool! I even love Rosalie of course I love them all but for some odd reason they are my favs. go figure.

I just finished the fourth yesterday my daughter says there maybe a 5th writen in edwards perspective. Can't wait now I have nothing else to read

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I just finished the fourth yesterday my daughter says there maybe a 5th writen in edwards perspective. Can't wait now I have nothing else to read

If you go to Stephanie Meyer's website you can read what was written. Someone released it before she was finished so she posted what was done and she doesn't know if she will finish it.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Hey all! Been busy still. Working out some of lifes challenges. Haven't sewn in at least 2 weeks. I need to use up some of my fabric stash and dd5 has no summer clothes yet!

I hope I can keep up from now on!

 

[ibesue]

I waited until she was 3, but I am hoping it happens before she is 4. *sadface*

I waited until all my DC were 3. It works so much better! And she will get there!

I am seeing rash guard shirts everywhere. Gymboree has the cutest swimsuit rashguard suit right now. It has ladybugs on it. I want it badly@!!!

The gymboree ones are on sale this week! They are really cute in person!


Haha... I am usually sewing the hour before we leave for anything I make something special for.

Sigh, me too.


If you google sewing machine needle guide something will come up. I do that quite frequently. I usually use a 75/11 when it is cotton fabric. I use 60/11 when it is delicate fabric like batiste.
Ooh.. and I love Schmetz needles. Especially the Microtex ones. They are great for the delicate stuff.

I have been sewing a LONG time and I always just use the universal or ball point needles. I didn't realize there were differences?


Well it looks like you have the front piece and the back piece? I bought one of these type of things off ebay only to figure out I had bought just the front bodice, and I am missing the skirt and the back piece. It has a frog princess on the front. It will probably just sit in my stash forever.

That is terrible. Can you find any coordinating fabric??


She has some sample designs that are free to try out. You can usually tell if the stuff is going to be good by the samples.
Let us know if you buy some... they are sooo cute!!!

Good idea!


Depends how much you want to spend. I am holding out for a Babylock. May never happen, but a girl can dream.

Me too, I want the one Shannon got!!!

Still painting on the castle bed. I have moved onto roses, vines, and leaves. I am not loving how it is turning out, but I am overcritical of myself. Hubby is helping me now, so that is moving things along. He is a great brick painter.

I cannot wait to see it!

I just got some at the comic book store at the mall last weekend - not sure if they were the right thing - they were 100 for about $9,,,,like a coated cardboard??? now, how do you fold the fabric onto them and keep it on there???

Got some patchwork plaid fabric to try to make myself some shorts this year!! Im scared to do it!! I wish carla made the pattern in plus sized - lol - serioiusly, anyone know of a good simple womens size shorts pattern???

Got a few more tutti frutti combo's last night too - they dont have much boy patterns this year though at my joann's.....

Have a great Saturday!

Thanks for the info on the comic book boards. I knew it had been discussed here before, but i couldn't remember what they were called. I love that little jungle print! I think baby DGD needs that!

Here's the tutorial for folding the fabric onto comic book boards. It's in the bookmarks and you can do a search for "folding fabric" "comic" "comic boards", etc... if you can't find it.

http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/fabric-stash-organization-and-tutorial/

Thanks, that would have been my next question! I think I will try to see if I can find a comic book store near me!

I wish I had a couple of Betty's. Kirsta's doll is in such bad shape. She now sports dreadlocks. But at one point, her musline body was falling apart and I decided to replace it when she was outside playing. I thought I'd hide the body parts in the sink so she couldn't see them. What on earth possessed her to walk in the house and right over to the sink, I will never know. She screamed bloody murder about how I killed Betty. Then she stood under my arm as I tried to finish sewing the body to get her put back together. Betty is looking pretty good, except I don't care for dreadlocks.

I have a cheap Brother 1034d. I only had it a few months when the foot lever handle broke. I've learned it's better to just spend more and get a heavier weight machine (my brother machine also broke after a short period of time), the cheapies use alot of plastic parts. But, I will say, it is pretty easy to change the thread colors. And that has always been my greatest fear of using the serger, is the threading.

I've been sewing for at least 40 years, and I still can't sew a straight line! Go to YouCanMakeThis.com and you can find tons of great patterns for everyone.

Poor baby girl to see that doll all chopped up!! I can just see her standing by you until you finished it!

I hate threading the serger too. I want a self threading one! And as for the straight lines? I read once you can practice on a lined piece of paper. Just go back and forth following the lines.

Did you guys read Carlas blog update???? She has a new dress pattern in the works Woo hoo!!! I just bought the A-Line pattern, I know that's crazy...how could I not already own it? I am going to start some sewing for a baby shower gift today. Hopefully I'll finish up quickly but I am making quite a few things to put into a basket. I have a lot of baby sewing to do these days aside from my diapers for the new littlest 2 of Brandons bandmates wives are preggers and my good friend Candace too. I am making a basket of cloth toys for Candace and am SOOO excited about that! She and her hubby are pretty eco-sensitive so I know that they will appreciate it.
But for today I am going to start w/ a reversible A-line and reversible Easy Fit pants turned bloomers. I am using the same prints (heidi grace butterflies and coordinating stripe) in 2 colorways chocolate and cream. I think it's gonna be sweet!(no pun intended)
Then depending on time I will work on some of the following
1. bibs and burp cloths out of the same fabrics
2. A little peanut doll by Bit Of Whimsy (YCMT)
3. A taggie w/ butterflies on one side and minky on the opposite (I'm gonna need to get a walking foot b/c the last time I made a blanket w/ minky I almost ripped my hair out!)

Wish me luck, I hop to post pics later.
...t.

I saw her blog too and cannot wait to see it! Carla, please a little preview??? I can't wait to see what you make for the babies! And if you can, a little tute on your cloth diapers??

 

[t-beri]

AHHH, the diapers. It's my first time...but I'll be sure to document it and post!!

 

[princessmom29]

I just finished the fourth yesterday my daughter says there maybe a 5th writen in edwards perspective. Can't wait now I have nothing else to read

The first 200 pages of that book are on her website. It is called Midnight Sun. It is the first book form EAdward's perspective. Someone with a working copy leaked it so she posted it rather than have to figt the bootleg copies.