Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Tinka_Belle]

Prayers for Linnette and her family being sent up. I hope all goes better for her.

Here is a summer dress that I worked on for the past two weeks. I still need the hook and eye and hemming.

I am working and not use the schedule yet so things are very hectic right now.

That is very pretty. Now where is your haircut picture??

 

[MinnieVanMom]

IT WORKED!!
I am so tickled! The shirring finally worked. I got some elastic thread from Joann after my doctors visit yesterday just in case I decided to try it again. The other elastic thread I had was from Hancocks. This one stayed pretty flat after I tried it until I steamed it. Once I steamed it gathered up fairly nice. Once I stuck it in the dryer a few minutes it is very shirred! YAY!!!
I hope some of you can get it to work this way. Did you all use Hancock elastic thread??? I will look at the name on the package if anyone wants to know.
They look pretty different when I compared the strands.
k.. going to try to go to bed now. I hope it still works tomorrow.. lol!


You have no idea how excited I am. I spent 2 days and 1 whole spool of elastic thread trying to figure it out. Never would have guessed it was the thread!!!

Yeah, you did it. WTG!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I don't have anyone to take the picture of the new cut. It is a lob at shoulder length, same colour but just the summer doo.

 

[Clutterbug]

OK, I posted on the tutu thread, but I thought I'd post my latest project here, too. I'm going to add ribbons, I think. This is about the closest I've come to "sewing" lately.

That's really pretty!

ok... still sewing like crazy!!!!! here are some completed dresses and set I finshed today!!!

I know...... I have a motivation right now.. I move in 10 days... need to sew as much as possible and list now.. because I am afraid I will be unable to sew for a few weeks after the move! I hope not... but just in case.....

I think I like that patriotic one even more than the other! I really like that beachy fabric too - it makes a great sundress. I hope everything goes smoothly with your move - Good Luck!

DH is "considering" a September trip for us!!! THe free dining is something he has loved in the past - keeping my fingers crossed!!!!!

Any suggestions on what I should say to convince him?????

These are for your DH

Well today is mine and George's anniversary! You ask what are we doing? NOTHING! UGH! oh well I guess it is a treat in it self to be together for 19 (we where a blind date 19yrs ago today)yrs and married for 15(we where married 15 yrs ago today on Friday the 13th).

Happy Anniversary!

I am working and not use the schedule yet so things are very hectic right now.

That's very pretty! You did a wonderful job with the fit.

 

[minnie2]

My Granny was sent home from the nursing home this last week. (She is the one that had the stroke). We are still trying to figure out how and why she was sent home. My mom has been taking care of her, but my mom works full time. She has a nurse during the day. Granny can't really do much of anything for herself. So last night, she went back to the ER. Not sure what was going on...her heart rate was up, her sugar was way out of wack...

The DR at the ER asked why she was not in the nursing home...ummm....that is what we all want to know! So we are hopeful we will get her back in the home...the DR said he will do all he can. So please pray for her again....I know all the prayers here help!

thanks for the update! Keep us posted.

That's great! I didn't want to get involved in the shirring discussion because it's always worked for me on my Brother and on my old Singer. But, maybe it's because I have a different kind of elastic thread. I bought mine at a little 5 and dime store, so I have no idea what brand it is.


Happy anniversary!!! Why aren't you guys doing anything? Fifteen years is a big one! Could you do something this weekend? I always forget that you and George have been together almost exactly the same amount of time as Henry and I. Henry and I started dating almost 19 years ago and got married almost 15 years ago.


My 91 year old grandma needs carpal tunnel surgery (and 2 other surgeries on that arm, apparently) and they plan on doing it outpatient. So, my mom will spend the summer doing absolutely everything for her (my grandma tends to play these things up, too).

You give me hope that my brother will do the trick today when I try it!
Maybe this weekend we will go out to dinner who knows. It is hard with sick kiddos thankfully I think we are finally at the end of it!
I guess the bike was my mothers day anniversary gift which is fine. Would rather have had a serger but hey I am still happy about the bike
Very cool that you and Henry have been together so long!

Good luck to your grandma and you mom!!!!!

Happy Anniversary Marlo! This year Mike and I will celebrate our 18th anniversary and we've been together over 23 years!!! That's what happens when you start dating when you are 16 I guess, but it makes me sound sooooo old!

thanks Jeanne! G and I started dating when I was 18 he was 19. So we are close to you guys! I love hearing about long happy marriages!

SHIRRING

I had a lot of trouble when I first tried this. I had the Disney Brother, and now I have a Singer Futura, both with drop in bobbins. I finally figured it out and LOVE it. I use it whenever possible rather than elastic. I always start out on a scrap piece of fabric. It starts off really, really loose. Then after a few very short rows, it just seems to click. That's when I move to my real material. I am not sure if this will work for everyone, but that's what works for me. Oh, and one more thing, I don't use the auto-thread-cutter. I always cut the threads by hand and lengthen the threads so that I can tie them off. OK, one more last thing, I don't start each row fresh. I go across, go 3 stitches down, then back across, 3 more stitches down, back across. Less to tie off. Sorry if this is general knowledge. I just wanted to help since so many people were having issues.

Ok now I am confused!

Prayers for Linnette and her family being sent up. I hope all goes better for her.

Here is a summer dress that I worked on for the past two weeks. I still need the hook and eye and hemming.

I am working and not use the schedule yet so things are very hectic right now.

Great job!!!!

Nik is out of the shower I must go in and do something with my day!!!!!!

 

[aksunshine]

Hi Ladies! It's been a while since I've last chatted with you! I got a new machine for Mother's Day! Its a Husky 955E. I haven't even open the embroidery unit yet! I made a Maternity top with it so far. I decided that when I get pregnant again, I'd like to make some of my own things. What is the trick to darts? Mine don't look right.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi Ladies! It's been a while since I've last chatted with you! I got a new machine for Mother's Day! Its a Husky 955E. I haven't even open the embroidery unit yet! I made a Maternity top with it so far. I decided that when I get pregnant again, I'd like to make some of my own things. What is the trick to darts? Mine don't look right.

Alicia! I am so glad to see you! I was just thinking I should check in and see how you are doing! Glad to hear about the very cool Mother's day gift!

I have no clue on darts...unless we can throw them at a board! I know mine would be wonky if I tried!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Well today is mine and George's anniversary! You ask what are we doing? NOTHING! UGH! oh well I guess it is a treat in it self to be together for 19 (we where a blind date 19yrs ago today)yrs and married for 15(we where married 15 yrs ago today on Friday the 13th).

Congrats to you and George! Wow, what is the secret?

I only have 29 more days until we leave and here I am again down to the wire!

My Granny was sent home from the nursing home this last week. (She is the one that had the stroke). We are still trying to figure out how and why she was sent home. My mom has been taking care of her, but my mom works full time. She has a nurse during the day. Granny can't really do much of anything for herself. So last night, she went back to the ER. Not sure what was going on...her heart rate was up, her sugar was way out of wack...

The DR at the ER asked why she was not in the nursing home...ummm....that is what we all want to know! So we are hopeful we will get her back in the home...the DR said he will do all he can. So please pray for her again....I know all the prayers here help!

I will be saying a prayer for your Granny and your family.

 

[eeyore3847]

Prayers for Linnette and her family being sent up. I hope all goes better for her.

Here is a summer dress that I worked on for the past two weeks. I still need the hook and eye and hemming.

I am working and not use the schedule yet so things are very hectic right now.

Oh I love that.. the colors and the print is awesome!

 

[eeyore3847]

That's really pretty!



I think I like that patriotic one even more than the other! I really like that beachy fabric too - it makes a great sundress. I hope everything goes smoothly with your move - Good Luck!
.

oh thank you...... The move is stressing me out a bit.....

Lori

 

[karebear1]

DRAT!!!!
The picture I posted was NOT the picture they showed on the Oprah show! I can't find the picture they actually showed, so I don't know if I was lurking in the background. However, I do see the picture I posted behind Randy's wife in the interview. So, either way, I still made it onto Oprah!

No worries Heather! I am absolutely positive that blob was you and Mom! No doubts from me!

Here is a summer dress that I worked on for the past two weeks. I still need the hook and eye and hemming.

I am working and not use the schedule yet so things are very hectic right now.

This is so pretty and feminine! Great job!

Moonksmom and Linette Prayers being said right away!

 

[minnie2]

Congrats to you and George! Wow, what is the secret?



I will be saying a prayer for your Granny and your family.

I have a high pain tolerance level!

 

[jessica52877]

I feel like the only shirring failure now! LOL!

I'll have to try it out on my other machine and see if that makes a difference. I have a fab outfit planned if I could shir! I need a lime green peasant top in order to make it work!

 

[emcreative]

Got back from the doc, I have severe tendonitis in my shoulder! And of course it also set off my fibromyalgia pain. I swear this crud only happens to me!

So two shots, some cream, and a jar of muscle relaxers later I'm home. I'll probably make even less sense than normal soon, but I'll probably be entertaining!

Oh, and I paid for my sewing class today! hehe!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Love the Easter Feliz dresses!!
I saw you said you are in a Life Group. I didn't realize other churches call it that. I am in one on Tuesday nights. It is probably my favorite day of the week because of that. We have been doing Beth Moore studies.

So cute! We love veggietales! By we I mean DH and I! Hannah thinks it is okay, but definitely does not adore it like I do.

Some people say to wind it tighter. That didn't help for me. I am having the same problem!! It just stays flat. No shirring happening. Did you try steaming it or putting it in the dryer a little damp?? People told me to try that, but it didn't help me. Someone told me it is my machine. If you have an older machine with a side bobbin that you don't drop in it supposed to work better. I am baffled because everyone says it is so easy.

Update on my "stuff"
I went to the endo specialist yesterday. Drove 3 hours to get there. I came out of there feeling alot better about everything though. He did offere me the hope that I was looking for. He is giving me medication to make my body go into menopause in hopes that the endo goes away. I am hoping it doesn't make me miserable.
He is not even sure that it is endo though. He said some of my story doesn't sound like endo. We didn't have trouble conceiving for one thing. We haven't tried since Hannah though. He said it is better to treat one thing and see if my pain goes away. I just am praying that it works. Some days I can not walk I am in so much pain. It is hard with a 3 year old too. I can't pick her up most days. She keeps putting bandaids on me to make my boo boo go away. Poor baby! My DH is such an understanding man. He is so supportive. I thank God everyday for him. We are going to also try accupuncture which is probably going to be very expensive as insurance doesn't cover it. He said that accupuncture has helped several of his chronic pain patients. Too bad the closest one is an hour away! I am desperate for pain relief though so I plan on trying it.

Thanks! Our church started Life Groups a couple of years ago. We do ours in place of regular evening Sunday services. I really like them because I feel like we get to know each other so much better that way.

I hope you get an answer for your pain soon.

For those of you with shirring issues, here is my story. The first time I tried shirring, with my original machine, I think it was maybe a cheap old singer? It was soooooo easy, nothing to it! It shirred up like magic! Then that machine broke and I got my drop-in brother and I have not been able to shir since. I have tried and tried and I steam and heat and wind to no avail. I will have to try again on my mom's 50 year old singer because it has the other type of bobbin.

What Brother do you have? It works just fine on mine. I have the CE-4000.

Thanks! I think Teresa posted that tutorial a while back. I would like to try to figure out how to make it into a dog house for my DD who loves her little plastic dogs. You did a super job on the doll house!!!!

A dog house would be really easy. Her instructions make a smaller house than the one I made so it would probably be about the right size for a dog house.

I want the Rythm Heaven game for my DS too. Do you have the DSi yet? DH won't let me get one because I just got my DS Lite last year at this time.

I do!! I do!! Did I tell you we were geeks? I like the popping games. I also LOVE Beautiful Katamari. There are a ton of free games that are pretty cool. I have one where you scramble the letters in a box by shaking the iPod and then make words out of the letters. I have to recharge it and then I can tell you some of the other games I have.

DH got Katamary Damacy for his birthday & then 'made' me play it because he thought I'd like it. I don't think he's played it at all since I started playing it. I love it.

 

[aksunshine]

I haven't even tried shirring Jessica. I'm sure I'd fail too!

 

[tinkerbell423]

Hi All this is my first post on Disboutiquers although I must admit I have been lurking and getting ideas for at least a year and a half. I even had someone come up to me at EPCOT and ask if I was on the tread because my girls were wearing the dresses I made for them after getting inspiration here. So now I am finally posting (mostly because it took me this long to figure out how to post pictures LOL)

I got this super fabric from billwendy (thanks )there wasn't enough left to make both DDs a dress so I improvised. These are still works in progress and I need advice on what to add next I am thinking a strip around the bottom and a v tie but I'm not sure. I just know it needs something.

The front:

The back (the red is not sewn on only pinned so I can change it):

Thanks for any help suggestions you can offer

 

[minnie2]

Hi All this is my first post on Disboutiquers although I must admit I have been lurking and getting ideas for at least a year and a half. I even had someone come up to me at EPCOT and ask if I was on the tread because my girls were wearing the dresses I made for them after getting inspiration here. So now I am finally posting (mostly because it took me this long to figure out how to post pictures LOL)

I got this super fabric from billwendy (thanks )there wasn't enough left to make both DDs a dress so I improvised. These are still works in progress and I need advice on what to add next I am thinking a strip around the bottom and a v tie but I'm not sure. I just know it needs something.

The front:

The back (the red is not sewn on only pinned so I can change it):

Thanks for any help suggestions you can offer

Welcome! Very cute dress!


Shirring Ok I tried it with the steam and I got it working on my test fabric then i get confident and move to the hat I need to shirr or something to make is a tad smaller well IT DIDN"T WORK! So I am going to throw it in the dryer on high for a few and see if that will make it work....
You all might need to add me to the failure list!

 

[jham]

I'm proud to be on the failure list. I tried everything. MY NAME IS JEANNE AND I CAN'T SHIR!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

IT WORKED!!
I am so tickled! The shirring finally worked. I got some elastic thread from Joann after my doctors visit yesterday just in case I decided to try it again. The other elastic thread I had was from Hancocks. This one stayed pretty flat after I tried it until I steamed it. Once I steamed it gathered up fairly nice. Once I stuck it in the dryer a few minutes it is very shirred! YAY!!!
I hope some of you can get it to work this way. Did you all use Hancock elastic thread??? I will look at the name on the package if anyone wants to know.
They look pretty different when I compared the strands.
k.. going to try to go to bed now. I hope it still works tomorrow.. lol!


You have no idea how excited I am. I spent 2 days and 1 whole spool of elastic thread trying to figure it out. Never would have guessed it was the thread!!!

I'm glad you got it figured out. I would never have thought about it being the thread. I get mine at Wal-Mart.

Well today is mine and George's anniversary! You ask what are we doing? NOTHING! UGH! oh well I guess it is a treat in it self to be together for 19 (we where a blind date 19yrs ago today)yrs and married for 15(we where married 15 yrs ago today on Friday the 13th).

Happy Anniversary!!