Love this set. What a cute pose too. She just looks so little in this picture!
This is such a cute idea. I really love it!
I think 25 is a great price. I think it came out great!!
Love this!! The pocket is so darned cute!
Question #1-- I have a Babylock Ellageo plus - I had to stop embroidering a design in the middle of the design because my top thread was catching in the feed dogs. I had to take the embroidery arm off. The machine automatically goes back to regular sewing mode when the embroidery arm is detatched. Is there a way to go back to where I had to stop? I haven't had to do that yet. Please tell me there is a way.
Question #2 - do you always use Bobbin thread in your embroidery machines? Does it mess things up if you use regular sewing thread?
Thanks,
Carol
I think you have had both of these answered already, but yes and yes. You can skip by color through the design and then you can just forward it bit by bit. Bobbin thread is thinner weight so it allows the embroidery thread to wrap under the fabric. You should see embroidery thread then bobbin thread and then embroidery thread on the back of a satin stitch design. Should be like 3 columns.. if you just see all bobbin thread or all embroidery thread then your tension is off.
(big sigh) Kids are tiring! I honestly don't know how teachers do it every day. I went on a short field trip today with Zoe's class to see a play. We left just after school started and were back in time for this kids to have lunch a little later than usual. It was pretty much 4+ hours of sitting but I feel exhausted. LOL It was fun though so I'm glad I went.
On another subject, for those who have the Zoe skirt pattern, please feel free to give me feedback on it. Honestly, I won't be offended. I want the patterns to be as user friendly as possible so any input I get on what to improve for next time is appreciated.
If you do have the pattern, I'll be sending out what should be the very last version. The previous ones are totally usable but Heather Sue caught a couple of my 'oops' that I want to fix ASAP. Thanks again Heather!
Oh.. now I'll have to compare to see what the error was.. I never noticed, but now I want to know. lol
I know what you mean about the kiddos. I am exhausted after 2 hours of leading AWANA on Wednesday nights. I don't get how teachers do that all day long.
LOVE the Cindy top!!! The petti looks awesome. You did a great job!
As requested here is my "Herbie" set
Too cute. Don't think I have ever seen a Herbie set before.
They look great!! Your kiddos are adorable!
WOW! this is gorgeous! Great job!
It is going to Australia I know--a friend of mine is excited to see it, but what I read in the brochure at NOMA was that New Orleans was the only US stop (maybe even North American stop). It is a shame. I'm glad Bill and I were able to get out and see it. It was truly amazing. Did you listen to the audio tour? I didn't realize til the end that it was John Goodman. We picked up a copy of the book, and a fair amount of the artwork is in the book. Love your pic from outside!
Okay, going back to catching up.
Oh cool. I am glad that it is going somewhere else. It was so neat. I started listening to the audio tour, but really couldn't with my DD there. It was really loud.. ALOT of people. We went on a Friday.
Has anyone ever embroidered on a swimsuit or rash guard??? would it work????????
Gymboree rash guards are embroidered. The one I have for Hannah has a ladybug on it and she wore it alot and everything is fine.
You would use a stablizer on top if your working on a towel or fleece. It keeps the stitches on top of the fabric.
Actually a topper is great for use on more than just that. It keeps your stitches from sinking in as much as if you don't. It really makes a difference on knits in my opinion.
www.rnkdistributing.com has a stabilizer workbook that talks about all that. I really use a topper on everything now and have noticed a big difference.
HELP! Does anyone have about a yard of this in their stash they would like to give up? Please message me and let me know if you would like to part with just one yard and the cost.
Omgosh!! that is the cutest fabric ever!! I am a huge Hello Kitty fan. Have you seen Lisa's Hello Kitty Hula dress???? It is sooooo pretty!!
Would y'all pray that he would find peace and wisdom, and that if it's God's will he would find his way home?
Thanks.
ETA: I know it might seem strange to post here, but I consider y'all friends, and I know we pray for each other a lot when needed. It's very humbling to ask for prayers for this. I know I must have done something wrong, and I just can't figure out what it is.
Have been praying for you since I read this.
I am going to SEW next week! The basewide yard sale is done and behind us. It took us two trips to get everything out to the location but only one trip to get what was left back home. We made $108.50!!!! That is going towards our December Disney trip. And then, surprise--DH decided he wants to head out there again next time they have one so we're holding on to our clutter for one more round rather than giving it away to the thrift store. So I guess we're one step ahead on the yard sale game now. LOL
What is a basewide garage sale? Is it a garage sale with alot less work?? I jsut throw my stuff away because I'd rather do that than have people in my yard.. lol
I think most packaged bias tape specifically says pre-washing isn't needed but check if you still have yours. I do pre-wash most trim but I haven't done so with bias unless it's some I make myself and then I pre-wash the fabric before cutting it.
Most packaged bias tape is 50 poly/ 50 cotton blend, so you really don't have to wash it because it probably won't shrink. I think its a good idea to wash it if it is a dark color because it might bleed! ick! I only use trims that are the same fabric content as what I'm sewing on, so I never use the cotton/poly stuff. I make alot of piping on my own. I have a neat little piping ruler I use. Fabric Finders makes some really good mini piping and stuff like that if anyone is looking for cotton bias and piping prepackaged. Not specifically targeting this at LisaZoe. I just lost all my quotes and when I went back couldn't find who was asking about the bias.
Has anyone tried this? It's free software from Floriani to convert your thread. And I don't know if it's worthwhile or not. I can't quite figure it out.
http://www.florianisoftware.com/products/*/*/6873
I have it because I use Floriani thread. Most softwares except for theirs do not show you the thread numbers for Floriani. That being said I usually just match the colors by eye anyhow.
I made that pattern for dd for Halloween in 2008. I really like the authenticity of the pattern. I really wish I had learned to make pettis then though cause hers was really flat without one. I wish it still fit her and still can't believe 5 yards of satin went into a dress for a 3 year old...lol.
I'm making this in the next couple of weeks, but I can't use poly satin. I'm trying to decide if I want to spend 100 plus on a costume dress. My DD has skin allergies and I can't use anything synthetic like that. Silk satin is VERY expensive. I found some lovely one that was 44 dollars a yard.
It was the perfect color too! I've found some for cheaper, but it would probably still cost me at leat 60 or 70 bucks. ugh. I really might just make it out of batiste.
I can't believe it! My embroidery machine died! I took it in for service and it'll cost $450 to repair. I only paid $550 so it's going to get a proper burial. We leave for Disney in a few weeks so it looks like this will be the first vacation in years where we don't match. Boo Hoo!
My budget is limited. I'm trying to decide whether I should get a new machine or just buy custom items off of etsy. I'm looking at the Janome 350E and the Brother 1250. Any recommendations in this price range?
BIGGEST HOOP YOU CAN AFFORD!! And buy from a dealer... and hope they don't go out of business the next month..
Re: washing bias tape.
I strongly recommend washing red bias tape. We got caught in the rain and DD had her AG dressed in a dress I had made. The red bias tape bled all over the dress and the doll
EW EW EW! I can't imagine how shocking that must have been. I would have been looking to see if she was bleeding or something before thinking it was the fabric!
Hi Guys!
Now that Stitch on time doesnt have Disney anymore - any idea where I can get Monsters Inc stuff? i just need an applique for a little girl's bday. I cant find 4x4's in Digital by Design.......Thanks.
PM me if you haven't found this already.
Finally finished BIG GIVE outfits for Ali and Maya - I love this pattern, but I always make mistakes with the collar!!!! Finally got them right ! lol!!!
Too cute! I still haven't made my dresses for this give yet. I am sooo busy this month.
Love the top for your DD. The sailor outfit is just adorable though!
This is just gorgeous!!!! in LOVE with this dress!
Thanks for letting us know about the contest. LOving all those fabrics.
It is definitely loud, but I think it works for Lilo and Stitch. She is going to be a hit at the Poly!
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Thank goodness I have another black t shirt, but I'm afraid to try again. I'll post a pic when I get it finished.
I thought she was so excited about it. When I asked her what was wrong, she said she didn't like the Lilo on it. Just wanted Stitchie. Sigh. I put it away for our trip. I think once we're at the Polynesian (the "Lilo and Stitch Hotel"), she'll probably want to wear it. 
It only took me three times too to get it right!
I met him at a music store. He's actually Ireland's and my piano teacher. 
Now back to the sewing dungeon.... Who needs sleep?? Easter dress is way more important. You guys understand right??
) and so the man is fixing it for free since I bought the machine. It needs new bearings, gears and a motor. Dh and I had talked recently about getting a better machine.
