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

[the_seamstress]

Ok, help me out here please!

What is the applique mat called that some of you have used to piece your appliques together? I have asked about it at JoAnn and Hobby Lobby and they look at me like I am insane.

Thanks!!!

Well, you're not !
They tend to make that look often =
it's as if they don't get out much, or something.
They forget that there are other items/tools out there than just what their district office orders for them to keep in their stores.

Here's some pixs ... of one I bought not too long ago.
it works well!
(*Click thumbnail to enlarge pix.)

I even use it on my light table.
(*Be Aware of your temps on that plexi, though!)

Hope that helps.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hi Everyone - if you could send some prayer Daniels way - he was admitted to duPont this morning with a fever - seems his Dad has been sick too - poor kiddo, this was his last week of rest before mega Chemo starts next monday (when he will have to be admitted to see how his body reacts to the chemo).....He will hopefully be discharged tues or wed. Also, his Dad was laid off again, but at least he got a month of work in!!

Lots of prayers for Daniel and his family!

Here is the pink Minnie dot for Lilyanne (Marena's Big Give) For some reason, I couldn't get the picture to show up on the other board!!

So cute!

Hi all,
I'm just gearing up to do most of the sewing for our Disney trip. I've collected the fabric, cut some of it, but mostly I've been working on the Tshirts which are all done!
I posted pics here

I made a cute Thomas set for my nephew, I'll be making tons more shorts and skirts for my sons, niece, nephews, friends... birthday season is rapidly approaching too!

Adorable!

Okay, Thing 1 is done now too. I think I'll do the word by hand next time so the G isn't so funky. Or do it before I iron it on.

He is waving hello to everyone!

Here is it all together! I am with it all. I hope the wish trippers like it as much as I do!

That came out great! Love them together!

Now here is the skirt I was asking about. No pattern--just the math! I did end up going with the 54" top tier. I made it first (after that one, the little one will be a breeze! I used a hot pink with tiny white dots on the top tier and the asprin sized ones on the other two. . .white in the middle and hot pink on the bottom. I thought that since she is 12, she might not appreciate the huge "real" Minnie dots I am going to use on her sister's!

That looks great! I'm sure she'll love it!

I am back from the dr and the good news is she doesn't believe it is Rheumatoid arthritis but Degenerative arthritis. Which I believe is just osteoarthritis. Which I knew I had some degenerative stuff going on in my knee for yrs and my back has always shown degenerative stuff. She just thinks I most likely have it in all my joints. PERFECT! Especially since there is nothing to stop it from progressing it is all pain management. Oh well life goes on.

Glad it wasn't RA but hope you can find some relief!

Lookie what I got! My new grand-daughter, Taylor Elise. 5 lbs, 4 oz and 17.25 inches long.

That's my IPhone beside her to give scale to the picture.

Penny

Beautiful!!!!

I did--I am so glad you could use it. It would have been wasteful of me to have the card and not use it, so I wanted someone to enjoy it!

Here is the red Minnie dot for Aubree:

As you can see, I used some of that Minnie dot!
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/15358/2008922770067077547S500x500Q85.jpg

That came out great! I love the Minnie dot twirl! You've been busy today!!!!

Oh!!! It's an obsession. Worse than sewing. Here are a few things I have done recently...

These were Julia's Birth Annoucents

WOW! Love those!

I got the email today for the Mickey Moms Club Party, I got in!

Cool!!! Can we all come?

 

[*Toadstool*]

He wants a Twilight shirt!!!!!WooHoo!!!! He works for Hastings and they are having a Midnight release for Twilight and they have said that everyone can wear black, white and red or something that has to do with the Twilight movies. He has agreed on a black Polo shirt with a red pawn over the pocket on the front and the chess board with both pieces on the back. I can't wait. I will also be doing one for myself.

How fun! Do you have an embroidery machine? I can't imagine doing a chessboard and a pawn freehand! I've only done applique without the embroidery machine once, and I think I'd do it bigger this time because the small stuff was hard.

What a darling little outfit! That is just precious!

These were Julia's Birth Annoucents

Oh wow. Those are beautiful! I have no idea which parts you made and which parts were premade though. I am a huge Martha Stewart fan, and could spend a ton on all that stuff just because I adore everything she makes. I should probably stay away from your hobby!

Thanks to you all for sharing my joy with me. Now she just needs to grow enough to sew for.

Penny

Oh you can sew for her. One of my the things I think about that makes me sad is that my DD didn't have any tiny little dresses when she was first born. I was told someone else was making some smocked dresses for me. I was miserable during my pregnancy and for about 6 months afterwards, so I thought I'd just wait for those dresses. They never showed up. Now looking back I think I would have forced myself to sit up and sew! Those pictures of tiny babies in handmade clothing are just priceless in my opinion. You could also make the the itty bitty dress. Those look darling on newborns if you don't want to tackle anything really hard. I keep meaning to post the pattern here in case no one knows about it. FREE PATTERN ALERT!
http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/2008/04/free-itty-bitty-baby-dress-pattern.html
If you read farther down, she has a toddler version too.
I haven't made one yet because I have another pattern that I bought that is very similar.

When my dad used to call the two of us, he would yell, "Stephanelope!" That's why I made sure my kids had nice short names!

That is cute!!

 

[Jennia]

Lookie what I got! My new grand-daughter, Taylor Elise. 5 lbs, 4 oz and 17.25 inches long.

That's my IPhone beside her to give scale to the picture.

Penny

SO adorable and tiny, nothing better than a sweet, new baby. Looks like she has a good deal of hair, too!

I did--I am so glad you could use it. It would have been wasteful of me to have the card and not use it, so I wanted someone to enjoy it!

Here is the red Minnie dot for Aubree:

As you can see, I used some of that Minnie dot!
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/15358/2008922770067077547S500x500Q85.jpg

I love how bright and cheery this is!

Thanks for the compliments on Prince Charming. I think I'm going to need another Wish to make this for.



Just use those snaps. All you need is a hammer. It works great!





I did use a pattern. I was cleaning and TRYING to organize my patterns when I found a Butterick I've had. I've no idea how old it is. It's P236. There is a chef pattern. I've used that one for my nephew when we went on our trip. Simpliciy 3650.

What a sweet photo, that dress is gorgeous as well.

Love this!


Oh!!! It's an obsession. Worse than sewing. Here are a few things I have done recently...

These were Julia's Birth Annoucents

Congrats!!!! She is beautiful!!!!

WOW those are so neat! Definitely puts any storebought card to shame, especially love the pirate invitations.

You guys will never guess what DH came home and asked me to make for him!!!
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He wants a Twilight shirt!!!!!WooHoo!!!! He works for Hastings and they are having a Midnight release for Twilight and they have said that everyone can wear black, white and red or something that has to do with the Twilight movies. He has agreed on a black Polo shirt with a red pawn over the pocket on the front and the chess board with both pieces on the back. I can't wait. I will also be doing one for myself.

How fun, sounds neat!

 

[jeniamt]

I just signed up for Facebook this week and am still figuring it all out.
Are some of you guys on FB? Tips would be handy and I would love a few new FB friends

I'm thinking we should start a FB Group page so that we can find each other (if interested). I'm happy to do it if others would be interested in joining. My advice is to be aware of your settings. For example, I believe the default for viewing you photos is "Friends of Friends." I switched mine to "Friends Only."

Okay, Thing 1 is done now too. I think I'll do the word by hand next time so the G isn't so funky. Or do it before I iron it on.

He is waving hello to everyone!

Here is it all together! I am with it all. I hope the wish trippers like it as much as I do!

Wow, those turned out great! I love the Things as well!!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

How fun! Do you have an embroidery machine? I can't imagine doing a chessboard and a pawn freehand! I've only done applique without the embroidery machine once, and I think I'd do it bigger this time because the small stuff was hard.

I have to piece it myself. I am thinking of doing the frayed applique. I think that would be easier. DH won't mind because he is only going to wear it once. I think I might end up wearing after though.

 

[*Toadstool*]

Thanks!

The last time I used the metalic, I bought the really shiney stuff. Kind of like a plastic almost, and it was just awful to work with. This time I bought the actual gold thread. I have a combo embroidery/sewing machine. I haven't even touched the embroidery part yet. I plan to tackle learning that at some point soon. Anyway, I just used a close zigzag around the mickey and had no trouble. Now when I started to sew on the rickrack, I had to rethread my machine about a dozen times. Each time having to take the bobin casing out and clean it. The thread kept bunching up in a bird nest. It was soooooo frustrating!! I am sure it was partly operator error.

So, to answer your question it was fine on the thinner fabric I appliqued HORRIBLE on the thicker rickrack.

The one I have tried was embroidery thread meant for the embroidery machine. I used it on the embroidery machine too. I am thinking you must have to get the expensive brands of metallic thread for it to work better maybe.

That is a great machine! I have a fancy schmancy Viking embroidery machine and a Brother CS6000i. I prefer to sew on the Brother (and I just use the Viking for embroidery)! I also had a simple Singer before I got the Brother! We're sewing machine sisters! Now you just need a generous cousin to give you an embroidery machine, like mine did!

I want a Viking!!!! They sew like a dream. I can't imagine having one and not using it for the sewing part. Do you have trouble with it or something? Or is it just the whole learning a new machine thing? Viking Diamond is currently my dream sewing machine. It seems everyone around here in my smocking group has one.

Ok, help me out here please!

What is the applique mat called that some of you have used to piece your appliques together? I have asked about it at JoAnn and Hobby Lobby and they look at me like I am insane.

Thanks!!!

What I have and searched forever for is a teflon pressing sheet. www.clotilde.com has them. She ships really fast and it is bigger than the June Taylor one.

Okay! Spring break is here and I have semi-organized my stash. It is really small compared to a lot of people, but I don't do lots of sewing!

I also got a Brother 432 Lock serger! It came with a regular foot, a ruffling foot and another one that I can't remember. It also has an instruction CD which I need to watch ad infinitum so I can figure out how to use it!

Congrats on the serger. Your stash is so pretty. I have the comic book board folding thing going. I just don't have any shelves to put them in.

*Toadstool* - yes it's a netbook. Pretty much bought for Disney trips. :r Though it is fun to have a tiny computer.

I want a netbook. Hubby says I can't have it because he doesn't like the hardware in them. I plan on getting a laptop to replace my desktop soon. I just wanted a netbook because they are so tiny and cute!!! I don't really use alot of programs either.

Woohoo!!!!!

We got our confirmation # for our room this morning!!! We will be in Disney October 8-13 staying at SSR!!!!!! We are so excited!!

Now I have to start thinking about customs. I will be sewing for DS8, DD4, Dniece4 and Dnephew10months and for any adults that might want something custom. I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!

Ok can everyone let me in on how to get do the ruffling? I was thinking about buying a ruffler foot for my brother sewing machine, is it easier to use the foot or do it by hand? And how do you do it by hand? I want to make a twirl skirt for my girls for our trip but the only thing I can do is make an Aline skirt or dress ugh!

I LOVE my ruffler. If you can't find one that fits your machine brand you can try a universal one that they sell at Hancocks or stores like that.

Sorry the pictures are so gigantic. I'm still trying to figure out photobucket. I don't have the patience for some things. This is my Prince Charming outfit for a BigGive. I know some of you were interested in the PC style, so I wanted to share. I thought I'd send along a tshirt to go with it.

I don't know why I had all sorts of problems with it. I think it was just a time crunch and everything I could do wrong, I did. I will probably do another one of these, I think I'd like to do some sort of medallion on the left front, like a war medal or something. So it won't be so plain. I did blue rather then white becuase of the tshirt print. I also stayed away from the ropes, more becuase I wouldn't want to see a little one get caught on anything.

Does this work?

Works very well! That child is going to look like royalty! LOL!

Here is the pink Minnie dot for Lilyanne (Marena's Big Give) For some reason, I couldn't get the picture to show up on the other board!!

Love it!

Georgia must just get taxed for everything!



I hope you do get some answers.

I was thinking that I get charged tax on Amazon but now I am not positive. I know for sure when I was buying legos I did but that was through Toys R Us on Amazon.



Don't worry! I was sure you believed me but I know on the thread I was reading they didn't! I gotta find it and post a picture!



I bet it is nice to be able to go across the border for some things. When I lived in OH we sometimes drove the 2 hours to PA to school shop and stuff. No tax on clothes (or something of the like in PA). I was a kid so don't remember the exact details of it.

Piper - I really love the flower on Minnie! That is a perfect Ohana outfit! Although it could be worn anywhere. I think I have both those fabrics now that I think about it.

Okay, Thing 1 is done now too. I think I'll do the word by hand next time so the G isn't so funky. Or do it before I iron it on.

Here is it all together! I am with it all. I hope the wish trippers like it as much as I do!

Love your outfits. Your skirt is just adorable. It is my favorite!!!

Thanks everyone for the compliments on the Minnie dress. The bling was an iron on.

Now here is the skirt I was asking about. No pattern--just the math! I did end up going with the 54" top tier. I made it first (after that one, the little one will be a breeze! I used a hot pink with tiny white dots on the top tier and the asprin sized ones on the other two. . .white in the middle and hot pink on the bottom. I thought that since she is 12, she might not appreciate the huge "real" Minnie dots I am going to use on her sister's!

Wow! Now tell me how long did it take you to hem that bottom tier???

I love these!

I am back from the dr and the good news is she doesn't believe it is Rheumatoid arthritis but Degenerative arthritis. Which I believe is just osteoarthritis. Which I knew I had some degenerative stuff going on in my knee for yrs and my back has always shown degenerative stuff. She just thinks I most likely have it in all my joints. PERFECT! Especially since there is nothing to stop it from progressing it is all pain management. Oh well life goes on.

Hope you feel better. Pain pills make me feel so bad. Either they make me puke or they make me wierd. Hope they work better for you.

on the sewmamasew blog they just did stash interviews or something like that and showed pics of ways that people sorted and stored theirs. One girl had one of those hanging shoe organizers w/ the clear plastic pockets and just stuffed her scraps in pockets by color. It was very clever I thought...wait, maybe I can give you a link, that'd be nice of me huh?

Oh, See, like this

Go here to see some of the other neat ideas.
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=755

Thank you!!! I have one of those that is currently not in use. Definitely doing this! yay!!!
Thanks to Heather for asking, and you for posting the answer.

Lookie what I got! My new grand-daughter, Taylor Elise. 5 lbs, 4 oz and 17.25 inches long.

That's my IPhone beside her to give scale to the picture.

Penny

Aww.. so she is about 3 iphones long? hehe.. that is too cute! She is beautiful. That is really something about that scratch. I don't think I would have noticed if no one had poited it out.

Aww you are so sweet. She had a WONDERFUL party. She had so much fun. Unfortunately my DH and our DS missed the party because DS was sick. He ended up getting worse later in the day so we took him to the ER. He has a bad virus and is still throwing up. My poor baby!

Aww... How sad. I'm glad she still had fun. Your DS must have been upset to miss it. Hope he feels better.

As you can see, I used some of that Minnie dot!
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/15358/2008922770067077547S500x500Q85.jpg

Love these skirts you keep making. You are bumping the skirt I want to make higher up on my "to sew" list!

 

[the_seamstress]

Does anyone have a way to see all of your smaller pieces of fabric at once, if they're smaller than a fat quarter?

This page has some nifty fat quarter & smaller fabric pieces' organizational ideas ...
http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2007/06/30/sewing-room-organization-challenge-part-i-fabric/

I like the hanging rack idea, but it's a tad bit pricey ...
I really liek the CARD it uses, though ...

If it were me = I'd make my own cards & pop 3-ring binder holes in the side, then place them in a 3 ring binder ... probably putting two or three fabrics on one page !
Sort-of like this :

+I'd use one of those clear-view binders & put fabric samples in the cover & spine
(*to make the insert for the SPINE cover strip EASIER = paper glue the fabric bits to a piece of paper, so it slides in & out easier.)

There's also pixs of the JoAnn Fabric's Clear Top, Zip-up Fat Quarter Tote,
Fat Quarter Cardboard Organizers, Fons & Porter Quilter’s Fat Quarter Box, and The Bongo Bag.


For use with my mini-bolts : I zip lock bag smaller bits & toss them on the mini-bolt, under it's elastic band.

I have the ends showing on my shelves, since they fit better that way in my small room ...
They would look alot neater, if I turned them upright, so their FABRIC SIDES were just showing = I wish I had the space for that. ... like the comic book cards, mentioning/shown in that blog page linked above.
FYI = The comic book cards work great for 1-4 yard or less, the mini-bolts work great for 1-6 or 8-10 yards max.

Smaller cards & clear totes work great for fat quarters, too Like an index card file.

Hope that helps.

 

[*Toadstool*]

This page has some nifty fat quarter & smaller fabric pieces' organizational ideas ...
http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2007/06/30/sewing-room-organization-challenge-part-i-fabric/

I like the hanging rack idea, but it's a tad bit pricey ...
I really liek the CARD it uses, though ...

If it were me = I'd make my own cards & pop 3-ring binder holes in the side, then place them in a 3 ring binder ... probably putting two or three fabrics on one page !
Sort-of like this :

+I'd use one of those clear-view binders & put fabric samples in the cover & spine
(*to make the insert for the SPINE cover strip EASIER = paper glue the fabric bits to a piece of paper, so it slides in & out easier.)

There's also pixs of the JoAnn Fabric's Clear Top, Zip-up Fat Quarter Tote,
Fat Quarter Cardboard Organizers, Fons & Porter Quilter’s Fat Quarter Box, and The Bongo Bag.


For use with my mini-bolts : I zip lock bag smaller bits & toss them on the mini-bolt, under it's elastic band.

I have the ends showing on my shelves, since they fit better that way in my small room ...
They would look alot neater, if I turned them upright, so their FABRIC SIDES were just showing = I wish I had the space for that. ... like the comic book cards, mentioning/shown in that blog page linked above.
FYI = The comic book cards work great for 1 yard or less, the mini-bolts work great for 1-6 or 8 yards max.

Smaller cards & clear totes work great for fat quarters, too Like an index card file.

Hope that helps.

I have a comic book board with 4 yards on it.
I've never heard of a mini bolt, but if it is as expensive as some of those cards I've seen then I probably couldn't afford it. I've seen that rack before too, but I got sticker shock from it as well. hehe.. guess I am cheap.

I have to piece it myself. I am thinking of doing the frayed applique. I think that would be easier. DH won't mind because he is only going to wear it once. I think I might end up wearing after though.

Are you going to take the pocket off? I did that once before and decided I was going to put it back on straight since it wasn't to begin with. I think I spent hours straightening the pocket and 30 minutes embroidering it. I've now realized that pockets on polo shirts are NOT straight.
I can't wait to see what you come up with. I've made my DH a few things. He won't wear anything that has applique on it. He can deal with regular embroidery though.

 

[lucyanna girl]

Oh you can sew for her. One of my the things I think about that makes me sad is that my DD didn't have any tiny little dresses when she was first born. I was told someone else was making some smocked dresses for me. I was miserable during my pregnancy and for about 6 months afterwards, so I thought I'd just wait for those dresses. They never showed up. Now looking back I think I would have forced myself to sit up and sew! Those pictures of tiny babies in handmade clothing are just priceless in my opinion. You could also make the the itty bitty dress. Those look darling on newborns if you don't want to tackle anything really hard. I keep meaning to post the pattern here in case no one knows about it. FREE PATTERN ALERT!
http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/2008/04/free-itty-bitty-baby-dress-pattern.html
If you read farther down, she has a toddler version too.
I haven't made one yet because I have another pattern that I bought that is very similar.

Oh, thank you for the link. I am downloading it now.

I get to go stay with my son and daughter-in-law Thursday - Sunday and help (play) with Taylor and big brother Ty. Anybody notice together they are T n T? DH says in a few years they'll probably be dynamite. DIL's mother is there now. I am trying to be nice and give her first turn.

Is it ok to take some of the cute ideas I see here and make something similar?

Penny

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Are you going to take the pocket off? I did that once before and decided I was going to put it back on straight since it wasn't to begin with. I think I spent hours straightening the pocket and 30 minutes embroidering it. I've now realized that pockets on polo shirts are NOT straight.
I can't wait to see what you come up with. I've made my DH a few things. He won't wear anything that has applique on it. He can deal with regular embroidery though.

No I won't be taking the pocket off. I was just going to put the red pawn above the pocket. I wasn't going to make it really big. It has to be done for Friday night.

Oh you can sew for her. One of my the things I think about that makes me sad is that my DD didn't have any tiny little dresses when she was first born. I was told someone else was making some smocked dresses for me. I was miserable during my pregnancy and for about 6 months afterwards, so I thought I'd just wait for those dresses. They never showed up. Now looking back I think I would have forced myself to sit up and sew! Those pictures of tiny babies in handmade clothing are just priceless in my opinion. You could also make the the itty bitty dress. Those look darling on newborns if you don't want to tackle anything really hard. I keep meaning to post the pattern here in case no one knows about it. FREE PATTERN ALERT!
http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/2008/04/free-itty-bitty-baby-dress-pattern.html
If you read farther down, she has a toddler version too.
I haven't made one yet because I have another pattern that I bought that is very similar.

Oh, thank you for the link. I am downloading it now.

I get to go stay with my son and daughter-in-law Thursday - Sunday and help (play) with Taylor and big brother Ty. Anybody notice together they are T n T? DH says in a few years they'll probably be dynamite. DIL's mother is there now. I am trying to be nice and give her first turn.

Is it ok to take some of the cute ideas I see here and make something similar?

Penny

I love that dress pattern. I have used it several times. The newborn size can literally be made using scraps.

 

[the_seamstress]

I have a comic book board with 4 yards on it.
I've never heard of a mini bolt, but if it is as expensive as some of those cards I've seen then I probably couldn't afford it. I've seen that rack before too, but I got sticker shock from it as well. hehe.. guess I am cheap.

The mini-bolt is just like a comicbook card, but about half as wide ... it ends up looking alot like a whole normal sized bolt of fabric, but 1/3rd of the overall size

I posted about the mini-bolts waaaaaay back in the 1st edition of this thread
I just made mine out of extra cardboard lying around =
so, yeah, they cost alot less.

You can cut MINI-BOLTS anywhere around 3"-4" by 12"-10" ... fold the length of fabric in half & wrap around the cardboard ... 45" works perfectly ... some might want to tri-fold the 60" fabrics. I secured mine with loops of elastic, that you can either tie with knots or sew for a more flat look/feel.
You can see a measured mini-bolt n the left picture ... Click to enlarge.


I usually only use mini-bolts, so for comic book cards' yardage, I was going by what I had read last night on them ...
Thanks for the comic book yardage info = I updated that post ...

 

[ibesue]

Just Penny. I don't know where my parents came up with it. I don't run across many people who share my name. Cool that it is your sister's too.

Penny

Two of my DD's mother in laws are named Penny! And I have a dear friend who is also named Penny. She is the nicest of the three!

I got the email today for the Mickey Moms Club Party, I got in!

Congrats!!!

I'm thinking we should start a FB Group page so that we can find each other (if interested). I'm happy to do it if others would be interested in joining. My advice is to be aware of your settings. For example, I believe the default for viewing you photos is "Friends of Friends." I switched mine to "Friends Only."

I could be wrong, but I thought there was already a facebook group? I need to go set up my own facebook page!

This page has some nifty fat quarter & smaller fabric pieces' organizational ideas ...
http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2007/06/30/sewing-room-organization-challenge-part-i-fabric/

I like the hanging rack idea, but it's a tad bit pricey ...
I really liek the CARD it uses, though ...

If it were me = I'd make my own cards & pop 3-ring binder holes in the side, then place them in a 3 ring binder ... probably putting two or three fabrics on one page !
Sort-of like this :

+I'd use one of those clear-view binders & put fabric samples in the cover & spine
(*to make the insert for the SPINE cover strip EASIER = paper glue the fabric bits to a piece of paper, so it slides in & out easier.)

There's also pixs of the JoAnn Fabric's Clear Top, Zip-up Fat Quarter Tote,
Fat Quarter Cardboard Organizers, Fons & Porter Quilter’s Fat Quarter Box, and The Bongo Bag.


For use with my mini-bolts : I zip lock bag smaller bits & toss them on the mini-bolt, under it's elastic band.

I have the ends showing on my shelves, since they fit better that way in my small room ...
They would look alot neater, if I turned them upright, so their FABRIC SIDES were just showing = I wish I had the space for that. ... like the comic book cards, mentioning/shown in that blog page linked above.
FYI = The comic book cards work great for 1-4 yard or less, the mini-bolts work great for 1-6 or 8-10 yards max.

Smaller cards & clear totes work great for fat quarters, too Like an index card file.

Hope that helps.

Is anyone else hyperventilating at looking at your fabric?? It looks great.

 

[the_seamstress]

Is anyone else hyperventilating at looking at your fabric?? It looks great.

ah shucks, thanks
that's only a small part of it, too ...
the FULL BOLTS are stacked to the ceiling on a high shelf all around the room ...
Plus, there's hanging fabric below the counter top.
It's a SMALL 12'x12' room ... so really had to organize to get it all to fit ... and still be able to work in here a bit.
click to enlarge.
older pixs =


homemade patterns & projects get hung in baggies =


after moving some stuff around, recently = had to add more stuff, right?!


It's a small room, so it's hard to backup enough to get good pixs ...
there's a big U shaped work counter all around the room ... minus just enough wall space a 4'x2.5' light table, and a 3.5'x6' cutting table ... + there's a rolling storage/triple ironing board/photo display counter that moves about the middle, like an island.

there's a curtain hanging from that bar, along the top shelf, that holds my velvet backdrop for photos.

the counters hold my serger, 2 counter-inset all-metal sewing machines, an embroidery machine, and a backup plastic sewing machine (for buttonholes) ...

I'll try to take pixs of the island & counters when they are cleaned up a bit more = messy right now, from sewing.

only one cook in this kitchen, mind you.

I'm working on getting us moved about of here & into a bigger place = some day.
Would love-love-love to have more room & cabinets to hide everything away!

 

[the_seamstress]

WOW! ...
Huge Thanks to the person that posted the sewmamasew blog link!

that's an awesome post!
will take me days to get through it all!

 

[ibesue]

ah shucks, thanks
that's only a small part of it, too ...
the FULL BOLTS are stacked to the ceiling on a high shelf all around the room ...
Plus, there's hanging fabric below the counter top.
It's a SMALL 12'x12' room ... so really had to organize to get it all to fit ... and still be able to work in here a bit.
click to enlarge.
older pixs =


homemade patterns & projects get hung in baggies =


after moving some stuff around, recently = had to add more stuff, right?!


It's a small room, so it's hard to backup enough to get good pixs ...
there's a big U shaped work counter all around the room ... minus just enough wall space a 4'x2.5' light table, and a 3.5'x6' cutting table ... + there's a rolling storage/triple ironing board/photo display counter that moves about the middle, like an island.

there's a curtain hanging from that bar, along the top shelf, that holds my velvet backdrop for photos.

the counters hold my serger, 2 counter-inset all-metal sewing machines, an embroidery machine, and a backup plastic sewing machine (for buttonholes) ...

I'll try to take pixs of the island & counters when they are cleaned up a bit more = messy right now, from sewing.

only one cook in this kitchen, mind you.

I'm working on getting us moved about of here & into a bigger place = some day.
Would love-love-love to have more room & cabinets to hide everything away!

So I guess you sew more than just for the occasional Disney trip?? That is impressive and amazing! You have everything at your fingertips!

WOW! ...
Huge Thanks to the person that posted the sewmamasew blog link!


that's an awesome post!
will take me days to get through it all!

Yup, I will be reading it too! So many good blogs to look at!!

Just wanted to report that I actually went to my local Wally world and they have a complete FULL fabric section! LMK if you are looking for anything!

 

[Shannalee724]

Thanks everyone for your replies about the pressing sheet. I am going to go into JoAnn tomorrow and investigate for myself. Hopefully, I can lay my hands on something!

 

[PrincessKell]

Hi there folks! I have been off for a bit. Lots of cleaning the house stuff. I had a good weekend. I went on another date! yay... but with a different guy! hahaha Got my stuff to do my first applique, Im excited! I will be doing that after I make the crayon roll ups for the big give.

Here is what I Finished tonight, just in time. ha! Its for my roomie's dd. She is not a dress girl, so she will wear this over a white shirt and jeans.

Im going to try to get a picture of the girls wearing their St. Patty's day fashions tomorrow. Hope they are both in good moods. haha

 

[twob4him]

You can cut MINI-BOLTS anywhere around 3"-4" by 12"-10" ... fold the length of fabric in half & wrap around the cardboard ... 45" works perfectly ... some might want to tri-fold the 60" fabrics. I secured mine with loops of elastic, that you can either tie with knots or sew for a more flat look/feel.
You can see a measured mini-bolt n the left picture ... Click to enlarge.
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[quote="the_seamstress, post: 30855889"]ah shucks, thanks :lovestruc
that's only a small part of it, too ...
the FULL BOLTS are stacked to the ceiling on a high shelf all around the room ...
Plus, there's hanging fabric below the counter top. :)
It's a SMALL 12'x12' room ... so really had to organize to get it all to fit ... and still be able to work in here a bit.
click to enlarge.
older pixs =
[URL="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/the-seamstress/sewroom/th_01Upper100_6259.jpg"][IMG]http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/the-seamstress/sewroom/th_01Upper100_6259.jpg Would love-love-love to have more room & cabinets to hide everything away!

Absolutely love all your fabric and threads and organization and I saw a little bit of your machines....amazing! You really are the seamstress!!!




Does anyone remember who it was on the first thread who bought fabric store closeouts and filled her entire basement/garage with thousands of bolts??? I think she had to sell it all off, if I recall...but it was impressive I tell ya. Was that any of you?

 

[twob4him]

Poor Devon is still sick