Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[aksunshine]

I am having some machine (most likely user) problems. Let me give you some background. I have a Husky Platinum 955E. I got it for Mother's Day last year. But just in the past week, I have figured, sort of, out my Reader/Writer unit. I had to haul everything into Joanns and have the lady who sold it o me show me how it worked on her computer. A few days ago I made Gabriel a taggie. I was so excited! The embroidery was a simple G with some stars added around it. I posted pics 8 or so pages back.

Anyway, when I first got started on it, I had everything all ready to go, I'd push the start button and it would get mad. Everything on the screen would flash. Four hours and dozens of trips waddling up and down the stairs (machine in basement, computer on main level), I called the lady at Joanns. We came to the conclusion that, although I have a 240 x 150 hoop and mydesign was smaller, that I needed to move it or make it smaller. On my computer screen it was w/io the edge of the hoop. Sure enough, I flipped it and it stitched!

Yesterday, Matt asked if I could make one for a lady he just did a tree job for, for her great-grandson. It did the same flashing, I simply resized it to 125 x 103 mm and it stitched!

So today I get these great designs from Heather Sue. I drove nearly 2 hours r-t to Joanns to get coordinating fabric. I get home all excited to make a Mickey taggie for Gabriel. And DARNIT if I am not having the same issues! I have tried everything! I have turned off and taken things apart, restarted, recalibrated, checked the presser foot, checked the size, tried to rotate on the machine, each several times.

Can anyone give me any new ideas?

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Once again I am drooling over this tread instead of working. I have a question and I hope it doesn't sound too dumb. Can you use an embroidery machine for regular sewing?

I have killed two machines (both 25+ years old) I think it is time for a new one and am trying to decide what to get. I want an embroidery machine, but need to do regular sewing also and I can't afford two machines. My friend has a really fancy embroidery machine, but either she isn't threading it right or something as regular sewing on it is a pain.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have a Viking Designer SE and LOVE it!!
There are some companies that do not do a good combo machine unless you want to pay outrageous amounts of money (Janome comes to my mind, I ruled them out when I did my research)
I suggest plugging into google the machine you want and put "review" in there and see what you find.
I LOVE the way mine sews- i wanted something that geared to heirloom, I love that the foot on mine comes up just a smidge when I pause while sewing- this is awesome for sewing curves, or using pin stitching, and other stuff. I bought a used one from a dealer and couldnt be happier.


Stacy- I replied on FB- Id love to catch up, might have to come 2 days in a row!!

In fact- Heather I truly believe YOU should come too! I think we should have a DISBOUTIQUER'S MEET at the SIS BOOM SALE!!!!
ZIPPERS
I had to put a zipper in the clown suit and found this great new way to put a zipper in- I have to say, it was so easy!
it involves glue....
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=87
(I used a little elmers instead of a glue stick and it worked great)

 

[NiniMorris]

I am having some machine (most likely user) problems. Let me give you some background. I have a Husky Platinum 955E. I got it for Mother's Day last year. But just in the past week, I have figured, sort of, out my Reader/Writer unit. I had to haul everything into Joanns and have the lady who sold it o me show me how it worked on her computer. A few days ago I made Gabriel a taggie. I was so excited! The embroidery was a simple G with some stars added around it. I posted pics 8 or so pages back.

Anyway, when I first got started on it, I had everything all ready to go, I'd push the start button and it would get mad. Everything on the screen would flash. Four hours and dozens of trips waddling up and down the stairs (machine in basement, computer on main level), I called the lady at Joanns. We came to the conclusion that, although I have a 240 x 150 hoop and mydesign was smaller, that I needed to move it or make it smaller. On my computer screen it was w/io the edge of the hoop. Sure enough, I flipped it and it stitched!

Yesterday, Matt asked if I could make one for a lady he just did a tree job for, for her great-grandson. It did the same flashing, I simply resized it to 125 x 103 mm and it stitched!

So today I get these great designs from Heather Sue. I drove nearly 2 hours r-t to Joanns to get coordinating fabric. I get home all excited to make a Mickey taggie for Gabriel. And DARNIT if I am not having the same issues! I have tried everything! I have turned off and taken things apart, restarted, recalibrated, checked the presser foot, checked the size, tried to rotate on the machine, each several times.

Can anyone give me any new ideas?

Sorry...I don't have any words of wisdom...but did it come with a manual? I'll look online and see if I can find it and see if it gives me a clue....just promise me you won't hold your breath! LOL


Sorry...

Nini

 

[teresajoy]

ZIPPERS
I had to put a zipper in the clown suit and found this great new way to put a zipper in- I have to say, it was so easy!
it involves glue....
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=87
(I used a little elmers instead of a glue stick and it worked great)

YES!!! I'm so glad to hear that someone else is using this method now! I really think most people think I'm kidding when I tell them I glue the zipper in first! Doesn't it make a world of difference! I've had this method bookmarked for awhile.

 

[NiniMorris]

Alicia,

Well, a quick search and I could not find the manual online. Their website did not give a lot of information. I'll look again in the morning and see what I can't find for you...

 

[DisneyKings]

This is the cutest thing ever! I love it and all the more cuteness with the messy face! She is adorable.

Thanks!

Of course, I didn't listen to her, and she helped me design and make this cute little top. We used the Criss-cross top pattern from YCMT. It went together really quickly.

She thought she should sit in the tree in this outfit.

I love it!

I love the bucket hat- too cute! The personalized burp rags are going to be a hit!

Yes, Arminda takes after her Aunt Heather (and her mom) in the food on the face and clothing department! We are all really good at missing our mouths when we eat or drink. It's a skill we're rather proud of.

Well, perhaps we're related--I always have something on my shirt & so does DD2!

I decided I didn't want to feel lousy all day and thought some sewing therapy would be a good idea...I was RIGHT!

I only spent a couple hours in the studio and used some fabrics from my stash and made a cute little Vida for Spring.

We all know how hard it is for me to post pictures...I can't seem to get it right on the first try, but here goes.

The cute little flower embroidery came from Embroidery Boutique. I even got them loaded into my E*sy shop...I guess it was a productive day after all!

Oh! I love the dress!

OK, I had to laugh at this, as my mother always checks the initials too. my cousin just had a baby girl on Friday and obviously they don't do this, cause her initials are COMB. Well, I guess that is not bad, but mom prefers if they really don't spell anything.

DD2's initials are ASK--I said she'll be so smart, people can "ask" her anything! So far she's living up to that.

 

[jessica52877]

Alicia, I have no idea but wanted to let you know I read your question.

So, in essence your thoughts on the other two is that they were too big correct? Can you take Heathersue's design and make it a bit smaller? Do you have a 5x7 hoop or is this a 4x4 or what size (I could just figure it out but don't feel like it with the measurements).

I am not familiar with your machine at all so I am kind of baffled at this point and super tired .

 

[mom2rtk]

Aww cuute babies!
It's so fun to see how people grow!
I guess I'll share my little self lol

Back when Aurora wore blue!

See I had a pocahontas costume back then too!

And now to clean up the mountain I call my sewing table...

Awww.... how adorable! It's nice to see that you come by your love of costumes naturally!!!!

And I do love seeing Aurora in her blue. I wish they'd mix it up a bit and let Merryweather win occasionally again!

 

[NaeNae]

Alicia, I have no idea but wanted to let you know I read your question.

So, in essence your thoughts on the other two is that they were too big correct? Can you take Heathersue's design and make it a bit smaller? Do you have a 5x7 hoop or is this a 4x4 or what size (I could just figure it out but don't feel like it with the measurements).

I am not familiar with your machine at all so I am kind of baffled at this point and super tired .

Her hoop is a 230X150mm. I'm showing a 160x260 is a 6x10" if that helps give you an idea.

 

[LKD]

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Awww, you are so cute!!! How old are you in these pictures?
And, I don't think I ever caught what your name is? (I'm Teresa, but you probably figured that out already!)

Uum I was 8 in the Aurora picture and 5 in the Poca pictures? I fail at math I was born in 89 so I think I did it right My name is Roxie

The school pics weren't by some chance taken in south Louisiana???? One of the teachers looks just like one of my good friends and the school looks like the elementary my kids attended.

Oh no! This is in California! About 30 min from Disneyland, wow that's sort of creepy and awesome that there are so many similarities!

Awww.... how adorable! It's nice to see that you come by your love of costumes naturally!!!!

And I do love seeing Aurora in her blue. I wish they'd mix it up a bit and let Merryweather win occasionally again!

I wish they would change Aurora to her blue! I think people would mix her up with Cinderella though..if only they changed Cindy's dress back to silver! and her hair while they are at it

I think if I ever make Aurora's gown I'll make it in blue..or maybe I'll save up the $500 so I can purchase one of yours

 

[eyor44]

I skipped 8+ pages but saw this and wanted to respond.

I have a combination sewing/embroidery machine. I mine! More to sew on, it sews like a dream! I have a friend who comes over and sews with me sometimes. She usually uses that one and I use my regular machine from Costco. Never any problems. Mine is an older model from 2001.

If you wouldn't mind sharing, what brand is your machine?

 

[visitingapril09]

I ADORE the ruffled purse/tote! Ruffles for adults!!!!! Hooray!


Also love how you got a crayon holder on a tote. That would be so awesome to have in my vehichle with a coloring book and some other quiet activites!

Can you tell me where or how to find the pattern for the crayon tote?? That is so cute!!

 

[t-beri]

So here I am getting ready to sew at 2:00 am b/c my week was absolute crap (cleaning, planning packing...) so this is the first chance I've had and I knew only you guys would understand So if I don't totally crash I should have new outfits to post tomorrow. Although, I'm already feeling a bit sleepy
Bet you guys thought I'd forgotten where I parked my machine.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

t-beri - I usually don't start sewing til about midnightor later - but I work night shift. I finished at 4am on thursday morning before I went to bed. I got about 3.5 hrs of sleep before getting up to get Juleit ready for bed. then didn't nap until about 4pm. had to be up by 545pm to get dressed for work. I usually do get more sleep than that though. I was on a roll with what I was doing. hopefully I will have pics this weekend because I will only be staying awake enough for my eyes in the back of my head to watch the girls til DH comes home.

 

[t-beri]

Awww.... how adorable! It's nice to see that you come by your love of costumes naturally!!!!

And I do love seeing Aurora in her blue. I wish they'd mix it up a bit and let Merryweather win occasionally again!

Not cast members but 2 halloweens ago I saw blue and pink auroras accompanied by all 3 fairies. It was neat. Their costumes looked really good too.

 

[aksunshine]

Thanks Nini and Jessica. I do have the manual and have read through the embriodery part several times trying to find what I missed. The one thing that I can't find is when the entire screen starts flashing after I push start, it shows a hoop with an "o". I can't find what it means anywhere in the manual. The size also changes when it starts flashing to 150 x 150. I think I am just going to have to pack it all up and take it to the Viking Gallery and figure out what I am doing, or NOT doing for that matter. Thanks for trying to help me.

 

[ellenbenny]

Thanks Nini and Jessica. I do have the manual and have read through the embriodery part several times trying to find what I missed. The one thing that I can't find is when the entire screen starts flashing after I push start, it shows a hoop with an "o". I can't find what it means anywhere in the manual. The size also changes when it starts flashing to 150 x 150. I think I am just going to have to pack it all up and take it to the Viking Gallery and figure out what I am doing, or NOT doing for that matter. Thanks for trying to help me.

I don't own that machine so I am no expert, but it sounds like it thinks your hoop is only 150 by 150. Is the hoop the one that came with it which the website says should be approx 6 x 9? Or is there a setting in the machine where you tell it which hoop you are using? Just thoughts, I may try to research for you later.

Ellen

 

[aksunshine]

Ellen, it is a 240 x 150 hoop, and I can set it on my machine, but it won't let me. I am perplexed! But thank you!

 

[birdie757]

Ellen, it is a 240 x 150 hoop, and I can set it on my machine, but it won't let me. I am perplexed! But thank you!

I have not used your machine but the last machine that I had there was a certain order you had to go in to get the machine to recognize the smaller hoop. Maybe this is something that is happening Have your tried putting your hoop on before turning on the machine? And trying turning it on after you have the hoop on the machine to see if that makes a difference? I sure hope you can figure it out...I would be so frustrated!

 

[mom2rtk]

I wish they would change Aurora to her blue! I think people would mix her up with Cinderella though..if only they changed Cindy's dress back to silver! and her hair while they are at it

Well, I guess I understand that. But honestly..... if someone can't tell the difference between blue Aurora and Cindy... they need to turn in their membership to the princess fan club!

Not that I'm surprised. My daughter wore a blue Belle costume at Disney a while back and you'd be surprised now many CAST MEMBERS called her Alice!