Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I have seen it twice and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! So do DD11 (saw it at 10 and 11) and DS (saw it at 9). I think she will love it. Just be prepared for the fact that it is longish (about 3 hours). It is amazing! Dorothy is not in it but her presence is implied in one scene. DO NOT make a Dorothy custom AimeeG has a great Wicked custom. She is in Disneyworld right now but I'm sure she'll post it for you if you PM her when she gets back. I made a flying flying monkey shirt for Seth.

I love the flying monkey shirt! Those things scared me to death when I was a kid. I hated that part of the Wizard of Oz movie.

Okay while I am taking a quick break from the million things I have to do this weekend to get ready for our trip (We leave in 1 week!).... here is what I got done so far this week.

For Chef Mickey's (I may make an apron too if I have time):

This was my first attempt at a "by hand" applique.... It was late at night and I wanted to get it done now and didn't have time to wait for a file to be emailed... very simple, but I think it looks okay.... probably need an applique foot if I ever to decide to do more that way, but I love using my embroidery machine too much.

I also did a very very simple chip and dale since I wanted to finish something quickly when I got back in town just so I could get myself going again, not sure if she will wear it or not, it will be a backup in case she needs to change more then 3-4 times a day....Taylor's hair is wild here.... this is what it looks like when she wakes up:

I made lots of bows for outfits I had already finished awhile ago this week.... and still have lots more to make, here are some of the ones I got done:

For her safari outfit:

For her green, pink, and black zebra print outfit:

For Chef Mickey's and her "It all started with a mouse" outfit:

For her birthday outfit, and maybe her dessert party outfit, although I did make 1 big bow for that outfit already:

For her dress with all the princesses:

For her 101 Dalmations outfit with cruella:

For her Boo outfit:

And I just finished her Ohana outfit... I planned to do pants with Lilo and Stitch too... but I am running out of time so I just made it dress length instead of shirt length and called it a night.

Here it is without the petti.... I can't decide if it looks right with the petti on this one or not, since I was planning a shirt without a petti when I made it, not sure if it is quite wide enough for the petti or not.

I finished the last two dresses for my baby girl, well I might do one more. You all know how that is!

I still have the AK dress for my older girl and 6 applique t-shirts.

I love these. Your Daughter is going to be the best dressed girl in Walt Disney World.

Hey y'all, just a very quick drive by to thank you for your prayers. DH has been admitted, he's having Atrial Fib which is an abnormal electrical impulse basically causing the top chambers of the heart to flutter instead of beating strongly. They've ruled out a heart attack for now, and are giving him meds overnight to keep his heart rate from getting too high. A Fib is something a lot of people deal with, but they're usually older, so this is a bit different. They're doing a bunch more tests tomorrow, especially since they're still not able to get his heart into anything like a normal rhythm. On the other hand, it was a night out without the kids; our first ER date. Keep up the prayers, if ya can, and pray for my mom since she's trying to keep the kids alive while I'm otherwise engaged (trust me, it's harder than you'd think)
Thanks again ladies (and Tom)
Nicole

Glad to hear he is improving.

After the lovel comments about my first ever sewing project ( pillow case dress) and the recomendation of CarlaC patterns, I have made this dress for my DD for out trip to Disneyworld in September.

It's no way perfect and not up to the standard of the rest of you fantastic sewers...but hay, I'm pleased with my achievement.
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So I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all

Aww isn't she cute. I love the dress.

I wanted to share my latest CarlaC creations with you all too!

I have had this material since before our big family trip, but I really don't like sewing whith sheer fabric, so I was to askeered to make anything with it. Well, that is until Carla told us she was coming out with an adult peasant top! Then, my little mind figured that with a Carla pattern, I might just be able to use this material! I plan to wear it to Chef Mickey's when we go:

And, then I planned on making Arminda and Lydia peasant dresses too, but our neighbor girl, Shelby was over, so I decided to make her one too. After I finished the three, another neighbor girl came over and loved the dresses, so I made one for her too. Needles to say, this dress is very fast to make!! There is no gathering!!! YIPEE!!!
These are from the Molly pattern, made with Sis Boom fabric.

That is Shelby, Lydia, Arminda, and Hillary.

They started a lemonade stand the other day and asked me to make them aprons, so I did. Heather worked her magic with the digitizing and sent me all their names all pretty for me to stitch out onto the aprons. Thanks Heather!

Boy have you been busy! I love your top and the girls look so pretty in those dresses. The aprons are really cute too!

Some of you might have noticed that I haven't been on here much lately. I've been really missing everyone too!! But, I thought I'd explain a little bit about what's been going on. As many of you probably know, we found out the other week that Brian's Dad has bladder cancer. He had surgery to remove it, and it was quite a bit larger than they had anticipated. The doctor told Brian that the cancer was incurable. We were really worried that my FIL wouldn't have much longer to live. Yesterday Brian took his Dad to his appointment and got some more sort of answers. The pathology report had come back, and it was in fact a very agresive form of cancer. But, the doctor is really hoping that he got it all. The doctor gave my FIL 3 options: 1. Inject a form of tuberculosis into the bladder 2. Chemo treatments 3. Wait 5 weeks and go back in to see if the cancer is still there. The hope here is that there will be no cancer left and the doctor got it all. I'm not sure if they would still do some chemo at that point or not. They chose option 3. My FIL also has emphasima, so he doesn't breathe very well and that has me worried too. He is 83 years old, which I guess is old, but to me he doesn't seem old at all, he's Brian's Daddy, you know? So, it's been a real emotional rollercoaster around here for the last few weeks. If you pray, please pray that the cancer is gone and at the 5 week checkup my FIL will have a clean bill of health. He's a grumpy old booger, but I love him dearly.

I will keep him in my prayers.

 

[emcreative]

Marah- I love all of the outfits the boys wore, they certainly had some special fairy godmothers!

I agree. I can't believe all the people who went out of their way with hand-me-downs, sewing help, surprises, you name it! Wait-no I can believe it, you are all such a special bunch!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Who here as sewn with dupioni silk? How was it to work with? Anything I should know about it?


Marah- I had someone who gave me a bunch of patterns and fabric and I think some of the patterns are boy and the fabric is corduroy and very boy, brown and gray- are you interested? Id be happy to stick it in the mail to you- PM me.

 

[LisaZoe]

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

 

[emcreative]

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

That's beautiful, Lisa! Now we just need Fluffy Size!

 

[LisaZoe]

That's beautiful, Lisa! Now we just need Fluffy Size!

I decided to try on the 'fit' dress last night because it just looked so big after doing girls' dresses for so long. It was very snug in the chest and tummy but I was able to get it on (and just as importantly get it off)... and I'm not even close to a size 8 (not by way too many sizes to narrow it further). I bet the pattern could be adjusted for more 'fluff' room. I was thinking it might be a very comfortable style. It's not exactly a shape flattering design but I'm more about comfort these days than fashion. I think it could be really cute as a maternity tunic.

 

[Sandi S]

Posting some items for our various fairy godmothers, because I can now! ((Hugs)) You've helped make the adoption/celebration events to remember!

(and to the fairy godmother who dropped some patterns my way- BOY PATTERNS!- thank you thank you thank you! )




Also- the first outfit I've ever sewn, the NON-EDITED version, lol!
(I still laugh when I see that I appliqued the star 'uppy down")

Congratulations on the adoption - what a precious little pair of SWEETHEARTS!

Do you ever sew Ottobre? They have the best boy patterns ever. Here are a few things I've made for my boys from Ottobre:

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Some of you might have noticed that I haven't been on here much lately. I've been really missing everyone too!! But, I thought I'd explain a little bit about what's been going on. As many of you probably know, we found out the other week that Brian's Dad has bladder cancer. He had surgery to remove it, and it was quite a bit larger than they had anticipated. The doctor told Brian that the cancer was incurable. We were really worried that my FIL wouldn't have much longer to live. Yesterday Brian took his Dad to his appointment and got some more sort of answers. The pathology report had come back, and it was in fact a very agresive form of cancer. But, the doctor is really hoping that he got it all. The doctor gave my FIL 3 options: 1. Inject a form of tuberculosis into the bladder 2. Chemo treatments 3. Wait 5 weeks and go back in to see if the cancer is still there. The hope here is that there will be no cancer left and the doctor got it all. I'm not sure if they would still do some chemo at that point or not. They chose option 3. My FIL also has emphasima, so he doesn't breathe very well and that has me worried too. He is 83 years old, which I guess is old, but to me he doesn't seem old at all, he's Brian's Daddy, you know? So, it's been a real emotional rollercoaster around here for the last few weeks. If you pray, please pray that the cancer is gone and at the 5 week checkup my FIL will have a clean bill of health. He's a grumpy old booger, but I love him dearly.

Teresa, you are always so supportive to so many people when they are having good times and bad. I am sorry you are going through this. Lots of well wishes coming your way from me!

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

PLEASE ask the woman to model it ( or you if you want to) it makes it tough to tell what it would look like on your dress form. I can only imagine what it would be like to have matching or coordinating mother daughter dresses!! Oh and Pooh sized is definatey a must!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I finished the last two dresses for my baby girl, well I might do one more. You all know how that is!

I still have the AK dress for my older girl and 6 applique t-shirts.

She is just too cute! Great job on the dresses too!

After the lovel comments about my first ever sewing project ( pillow case dress) and the recomendation of CarlaC patterns, I have made this dress for my DD for out trip to Disneyworld in September.

It's no way perfect and not up to the standard of the rest of you fantastic sewers...but hay, I'm pleased with my achievement.

So I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all

Super cute! Your DD looks like she thinks it is perfect!!!

New CarlaC and SisBoom pattern available on YCMT this morning! The Meghan peasant for Mom and older girls, and the Molly peasant for the girls.

VERY easily constructed and goes together quickly!

Those are great! Do you have more photos of the 2nd dress?

The new Meghan and Molly dress/top! I LOVE this top! I even think Nikki is wearing hers the 1st day of school.

Oh and Nikki stole my top!!!

This top goes together so easily! I am sensing many more in my future!

Love those!

Lauren's version of the Molly dress:

And the adult Meghan version:

Keep in mind I am 24 weeks pregnant in this picture, so the fit is fairly forgiving.

How cute! You look awesome!

Update on DH:
Thanks for all of your prayers and good wishes y'all, it really means a lot to me. DH's rhythm regulated with some new meds they tried overnight and this morning, so they're sending him home with orders for the Cardiologist. Looks like we're over the hump for now, hopefully his heart won't decide to jump into the 150-s again, or it's another visit, but we're feeling optomistic.

Continued prayers for you DH & family.

I wanted to share my latest CarlaC creations with you all too!

I have had this material since before our big family trip, but I really don't like sewing whith sheer fabric, so I was to askeered to make anything with it. Well, that is until Carla told us she was coming out with an adult peasant top! Then, my little mind figured that with a Carla pattern, I might just be able to use this material! I plan to wear it to Chef Mickey's when we go:

And, then I planned on making Arminda and Lydia peasant dresses too, but our neighbor girl, Shelby was over, so I decided to make her one too. After I finished the three, another neighbor girl came over and loved the dresses, so I made one for her too. Needles to say, this dress is very fast to make!! There is no gathering!!! YIPEE!!!
These are from the Molly pattern, made with Sis Boom fabric.

That is Shelby, Lydia, Arminda, and Hillary.

They started a lemonade stand the other day and asked me to make them aprons, so I did. Heather worked her magic with the digitizing and sent me all their names all pretty for me to stitch out onto the aprons. Thanks Heather!

That is Hillary's little brother, Drew in the background taking a picture!

WOW! Those are all wonderful!

Some of you might have noticed that I haven't been on here much lately. I've been really missing everyone too!! But, I thought I'd explain a little bit about what's been going on. As many of you probably know, we found out the other week that Brian's Dad has bladder cancer. He had surgery to remove it, and it was quite a bit larger than they had anticipated. The doctor told Brian that the cancer was incurable. We were really worried that my FIL wouldn't have much longer to live. Yesterday Brian took his Dad to his appointment and got some more sort of answers. The pathology report had come back, and it was in fact a very agresive form of cancer. But, the doctor is really hoping that he got it all. The doctor gave my FIL 3 options: 1. Inject a form of tuberculosis into the bladder 2. Chemo treatments 3. Wait 5 weeks and go back in to see if the cancer is still there. The hope here is that there will be no cancer left and the doctor got it all. I'm not sure if they would still do some chemo at that point or not. They chose option 3. My FIL also has emphasima, so he doesn't breathe very well and that has me worried too. He is 83 years old, which I guess is old, but to me he doesn't seem old at all, he's Brian's Daddy, you know? So, it's been a real emotional rollercoaster around here for the last few weeks. If you pray, please pray that the cancer is gone and at the 5 week checkup my FIL will have a clean bill of health. He's a grumpy old booger, but I love him dearly.

Prayers for your FIL and family.

Posting some items for our various fairy godmothers, because I can now! ((Hugs)) You've helped make the adoption/celebration events to remember!

(and to the fairy godmother who dropped some patterns my way- BOY PATTERNS!-




Also- the first outfit I've ever sewn, the NON-EDITED version, lol!
(I still laugh when I see that I appliqued the star 'uppy down")

LOVING all the photos!!!

Could I read your super secret trip report? I was in WDW when you started it.

FYI...I just posted day one of our trip to my Lavender Ladybug blog. The link is in my signature.

Marah- I love all of the outfits the boys wore, they certainly had some special fairy godmothers!

Great TR! Did you skip Toy Story Mania? How cool that you got to see all those characters at the end of the day. I had read that once but forgot about it. I'll have to keep that in mind for my next trip.

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

Cool! I'm sure she'll love it!

 

[ireland_nicole]

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

That is awesome!!!

Congratulations on the adoption - what a precious little pair of SWEETHEARTS!

Do you ever sew Ottobre? They have the best boy patterns ever. Here are a few things I've made for my boys from Ottobre:

Love what you've done, but I'm really, really, really askeered of knit; did I mention I have a fear of knit?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Public Service Announcement for new embroidery machine users:

Ya know how, when you get a machine of any kind, there's something in the manual about changing needles, etc. etc. (blah blah blah)

And ya know how on a sewing machine, it's important, sure- but not that important kwim?

Well.... on an embroidery machine; particularly the brother PES700ii, um, ahh, it matters. A lot. A super lot. When they say change it every 6-8 sewing hours. They really, really mean it. Because, and of course this is all theoretical, if you don't, then bad things happen. Like, say, thread breaking and fraying every 10 stitches or so when you're working on a huge project with a deadline and it takes 4 hours to stitch each design that should take 20 minutes and it's pulling funny and nothing lines up right and you're ready to scream, or throw the stupid machine out the window or maybe, just maybe, throw yourself out the window 'cause you're losing your religion over it. And then, just theoretically, you might go to the Brother dealership, and they might very sweetly show you to where the new needles are and murmur about how everyone takes time to learn and did you know that classes were available while you stand there looking really, really like you're on an episode of dumb human tricks...

Not that I know all this from experience, or anything.

And I'm not saying that y'all aren't a whole lot smarter than the theoretical chick I'm talking about, but just in case...

 

[teresajoy]

Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand.

That is so sweet!

When we were at DHS in may, Lydia was wearing her Wall-E dress to meet Handy Manny, and he did the same thing with the sewing motion! THEN he KISSED me! (please no one feel the need to tell me that he was probably a girl) I'm pretty sure Brian got a little jealous! Isn't it great when the characters notice and mention the outfits! It made me so happy.

sorry to keep editing...
I wanted to add photos to Carla's Flickr group- but I dont want to load stuff to flickr, and then load it to her page, I want to load it directly from my saved files, OR from webshots if thats even possible...
is there a way to do this that I am missing?
can you post the link again?

I haven't figured out how to do it either. I don't have a pro account, so I can only have 200 pictures in my photostream at once. I think that other people can still see the pictures if we add them to a group though. But, I'm not sure. I deleted a bunch of the pictures I already had there to upload pictures to put in Carla's Flickr group. I'm still not sure if I really had to.

Look at this smile!

And her telling us good by...I love this picture...we had such a great visit!

Okay...I promise...no more depressing talk...I will get back to sewing!

Kim, these are such beautiful and special pictures. They made me cry!

Oh Heather Sue where are you?

Karen here at Darla's house. I was reading your TR the other night. Right after the most perfect picture ever of Sawyer meeting Prince Charming there was a picture of Drizella giving Sawyer kisses when he was eating.

Darla is going to make Olivia a Drizella costume. I found the most obnoxious green chiffon on . I am not sure if Darla does not believe me that there is chiffon in Drizella's dress or that she does not want to sew chiffon.

Could you please post the picture of Drizella talking to Sawyer?

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Darla here - I thought Karen was just READING the boards. Shame on her!
And for the record...I believe, I just don't want to sew chiffon. I would rather allow her to dye Aurora than to sew chiffon. Not really. But close.
I would, however, love to see the picture of Drizella and Sawyer.

Please & Thank You

I hate sewing chiffon too! I need to make a Drizella costume for Arminda, could you PM me where you found the obnoxious chiffon?

It was so funny, he'd peek up whenever he thought she was gone and then he'd see her standing there and he'd go right back to his dessert. It was all for naught, you could hear her screeching
"SAAAAAAAAAAAAWYEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! I'M COMING BACK FOR YOU SAWYER!!!!" all the way across the restaurant! And she did! She kept coming back! That is one of my all-time favorite Disney memories!

It really was wonderful!

Guess what I was doing 15 years ago today?? Here are some hints!

Henry and Corey:

Me holding Courtney (my honorary flower girl and my niece), with Corey and Becca (my flower girl):

Here's what Teresa was doing 15 years ago today. She was my matron of honor, Brian was a groomsman, and Corey was my "flower boy":

Here's what Teresa was doing 21 years ago today:

Here's what I was doing 21 years ago today. I was Teresa's maid of honor, I was 13 (in the burgundy dress)!:

Oh Heather, you made me cry!

Corey was a cute little booger boy, wasn't he! Did anyone notice he is carrying flowers? He wouldn't carry the pillow, he wanted my flowers! I walked with him down the aisle, and I was in Mommy mode and didn't think much of it until we were halfway down the aisle! That is also when I realized I'd walked halfway down the aisle bent over talking to corey! I did straighten up and look forward after that!

Happy Anniversary Teresa and Heather And Brian and Henry I hadn't realized you had the same anniversary.
Corey was so blonde! Me made a cute flower boy! I am also curious about you having no sleeves and teresa having long sleeves? I had long sleeves too and I got married at the end of June- Boy was I roasting!!

I have to say no one has ever asked us that before. Hmm, a reason??? I liked that dress and Heather liked the one she wore! I had that pattern picked out long before I had Brian picked out!


The wedding and reception were both inside with air conditioning, and our car had A/C, so I didn't have to worry about the heat too much. As Heather said, it was one of the hottest summers I can ever remember. The temperatures reached the 100s many times!

Happy Anniversary to Teresa and Heather and your Husbands! That is so cool that you both got married on Aug. 6! For Teresa it must have been really neat to go to your sisters wedding on your wedding anniversary! Very cool!

It was very special.

I got sick of making animal print stuff for AK but was at a loss for what else to do...so I made a FOTLK dress instead- with my version of the Simba drawing that Rafiki did in the movie. Added bonus...we definately won't be losing her at the park!!

Kristine, I absolutely LOVE this dress!!! What a great take on the Lion King!!!

Congratulations on the adoption - what a precious little pair of SWEETHEARTS!

Do you ever sew Ottobre? They have the best boy patterns ever. Here are a few things I've made for my boys from Ottobre:

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It's great to see so many boy outfits!

Teresa, you are always so supportive to so many people when they are having good times and bad. I am sorry you are going through this. Lots of well wishes coming your way from me!!

Maureen, thank you so much!

WOW! Those are all wonderful!


Prayers for your FIL and family.

Thank you.


And, many many thanks for all the wonderful comments on the dresses and the prayers for my FIL! It means so much to me.

 

[teresajoy]

Public Service Announcement for new embroidery machine users:

Ya know how, when you get a machine of any kind, there's something in the manual about changing needles, etc. etc. (blah blah blah)

And ya know how on a sewing machine, it's important, sure- but not that important kwim?

Well.... on an embroidery machine; particularly the brother PES700ii, um, ahh, it matters. A lot. A super lot. When they say change it every 6-8 sewing hours. They really, really mean it. Because, and of course this is all theoretical, if you don't, then bad things happen. Like, say, thread breaking and fraying every 10 stitches or so when you're working on a huge project with a deadline and it takes 4 hours to stitch each design that should take 20 minutes and it's pulling funny and nothing lines up right and you're ready to scream, or throw the stupid machine out the window or maybe, just maybe, throw yourself out the window 'cause you're losing your religion over it. And then, just theoretically, you might go to the Brother dealership, and they might very sweetly show you to where the new needles are and murmur about how everyone takes time to learn and did you know that classes were available while you stand there looking really, really like you're on an episode of dumb human tricks...

Not that I know all this from experience, or anything.

And I'm not saying that y'all aren't a whole lot smarter than the theoretical chick I'm talking about, but just in case...

I meant to comment on this in my multiquote, but commented on the wrong thing!!! I hate when that happens!!1

Anyway, this was too funny!! Thanks for sharing this theoretical story with us!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Public Service Announcement for new embroidery machine users:

Ya know how, when you get a machine of any kind, there's something in the manual about changing needles, etc. etc. (blah blah blah)

And ya know how on a sewing machine, it's important, sure- but not that important kwim?

Well.... on an embroidery machine; particularly the brother PES700ii, um, ahh, it matters. A lot. A super lot. When they say change it every 6-8 sewing hours. They really, really mean it. Because, and of course this is all theoretical, if you don't, then bad things happen. Like, say, thread breaking and fraying every 10 stitches or so when you're working on a huge project with a deadline and it takes 4 hours to stitch each design that should take 20 minutes and it's pulling funny and nothing lines up right and you're ready to scream, or throw the stupid machine out the window or maybe, just maybe, throw yourself out the window 'cause you're losing your religion over it. And then, just theoretically, you might go to the Brother dealership, and they might very sweetly show you to where the new needles are and murmur about how everyone takes time to learn and did you know that classes were available while you stand there looking really, really like you're on an episode of dumb human tricks...

Not that I know all this from experience, or anything.

And I'm not saying that y'all aren't a whole lot smarter than the theoretical chick I'm talking about, but just in case...

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I got a ruffler foot today!!! It looks kinda scary......Wasn't there a tutorial somewhere?

My JoAnn's also had some new princess fabric!!! If I can find my camera I will post a picture.

 

[JUJU814]

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

That is so beautiful!!!!! You are amazing!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I got a ruffler foot today!!! It looks kinda scary......Wasn't there a tutorial somewhere?

My JoAnn's also had some new princess fabric!!! If I can find my camera I will post a picture.

Congrats! I want a ruffler foot!!! Especially if it will save me time!

Heathersue, I think you posted a few days ago that you have the generic ruffler foot from Joann's for your brother6000i. I've been debating about getting one too, but I have heard they are rough on your machine. Is that true? I just got that machine and I love it! I definitely don't want to do any harm to her.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Congrats! I want a ruffler foot!!! Especially if it will save me time!

Heathersue, I think you posted a few days ago that you have the generic ruffler foot from Joann's for your brother6000i. I've been debating about getting one too, but I have heard they are rough on your machine. Is that true? I just got that machine and I love it! I definitely don't want to do any harm to her.

That is the one I just got...and I have the same machine..so I just found Carla C's. Ruffler foot unruffled and am going to attempt to try it out.

 

[mirandag819]

I got a ruffler foot today!!! It looks kinda scary......Wasn't there a tutorial somewhere?

My JoAnn's also had some new princess fabric!!! If I can find my camera I will post a picture.

Carla C's tutorial is free and GREAT!

I think I bought the same fabric yesterday... purple background with 4 princesses doing their makeup? It has a little bling on their dresses. I loved that fabric and I ususally don't like the princess prints. I don't know what I am going to do with it, I don't have time before our trip to make something with it.... I don't think. I did think it would be cute for BBB since they are doing their makeup and stuff.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Carla C's tutorial is free and GREAT!

I think I bought the same fabric yesterday... purple background with 4 princesses doing their makeup? It has a little bling on their dresses. I loved that fabric and I ususally don't like the princess prints. I don't know what I am going to do with it, I don't have time before our trip to make something with it.... I don't think. I did think it would be cute for BBB since they are doing their makeup and stuff.

Yep...that's it! I loved the bling on it.