Like Heather said, one of our friends has trouble. She said it messes up her computer, and then she has to reinstall Adobe every time.
Yes, I do that all the time.
So cute Wendy, um, I mean COOL!
The other outfits are adorable too!
Gavin is funny!
And, Lily is a nut!
Congratulations!!!!! How exciting for you! A lot of people have made Carla's bubble romper into a boy outfit. It turns out really cute!
The dresses are so pretty! I love the Care Bears one!
That fabric reminds me of the wallpaper we use to have in our room growing up! I love it! I don't know what to do with it though!
Could you make your picture bigger? It's really hard to see. Your daughter looks like a cutie though!
I have some headband and flower tutorials in the bookmarks, you could check there.
I like that!
I bought the Brother Innov-is 2800D from our local store. I'm having doubts because it was SEW much money.They had to order the machine and it should be in next week.
My husband and I own a small business. We can use it to make our own shirts instead of having someone else embroidery the designs. He is a coach and I can make his shirts instead of having to order more for him. I can make things for our kiddos, things for gifts, etc. Maybe I can make some money on the side to help make up the cost of the machine.I sure hope so! I'm beginning to get a little worried because I spent so much money. I'm starting to think of everything I can do with all of that cash.
Then I think of all of the things my daughter and I can do together.
I hope I made the right decision.
later, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my machine. Even my DH has said it was a good idea - and it was his credit card we used to buy it too! Granted our tax return paid for my machine. Eventually I will sell some stuff. I am still making shirts to sell for the breast cancer 3-Day and trying to sew stuff for Disney. DOn't worry, you will love it!
I bought from Kabodesignsdotcom on etsy that is the name dotcom is spelled out like i wrote it --is was $6 and comes in 3 sizes 1",2" & 3"
capital & lowercase letters and numbers 0 - 9 HTH!
COOL!! I've bought from her before and I thought I looked there and didn't see it. I'll take another gander!! THANKS!
I have a bow site book marked on my old computer, when I get it back I'll PM you. I'm sure there's a tutorial for the headband bows too.I love it- and you have no idea how big my hoop envy is right now... It looks great!ok, it wont take my cropped picture so sorry you must see me , just look at the design.
I am so not thumbnailing it, it's too gorgeous! Really beautiful! And I would have freaked about the snake tooI don't post on here very often, but I do lurk a lot. I love looking at everyone's beautiful work. When I found you all less than a year ago, I had almost given up on ever being able to sew. My mom had been trying to teach me, and everything I made was a complete disaster. I came here and learned about Carla C. patterns, and never looked back. You all are such an inspiration. I wanted to share Maddie's newest dress that I finished today, something I never would have even attempted before. My mom is impressed.
and Maddie's favorite part of the dress:
I was going to take more pictures, but Maddie looked down right after the twirl and said "Look, it's a snake," very calmly. I grabbed her and took off. I never looked to see what she was talking about.
Thanks for letting me share and for being such wonderful teachers.
Love the bowling shirt and twirl skirt! That space is going to be fab for you to use- perfect w/ all that space! And I love that the first things you moved in are your machine, thread and Tinkerbelle! Just perfect!Ok I think I finally have the picture thing all figured out so here are some bigger pics.
cabinets and counter
a hole for the power strip to the outlet underneath
my new friend !
my 6tr olds twirl skirt
my 11 month olds bowling shirt. Mary
Wow Lisa, I was mindnumbingly impressed before, but you do all your amazing work in that tiny space? I'm speechless- I'm even more impressed than before.I'm always so jealous when I see the wonderful spaces others have for their crafts/sewing. The photo below shows my 'sewing studio'.
Hi -
Well, I couldnt be the only one not sewing for Samantha so, I made her a few things...
A pair of shorts to match a cute tshirt that was given to her with a minnie head on it ...
and coordinating sister dresses/shirt
And here is Billy in a really cute - i mean Cool tigger shirt!!
and - he actually asked for an UP shirt and picked out the orange shirt himself!!! CAn you believe it????
If I have a chance, I'd like to do an UP shirt for me and maybe another thing...We get home on a Sunday, and we have the neices and nephew that following weekend, so I'd like to sew a new outfit for each of them...Any suggestions of what to do with one yard of cute fabric with a coordinating half yard in a size 4T????? Which pattern????
I bought the Brother Innov-is 2800D from our local store. I'm having doubts because it was SEW much money. They had to order the machine and it should be in next week.
My husband and I own a small business. We can use it to make our own shirts instead of having someone else embroidery the designs. He is a coach and I can make his shirts instead of having to order more for him. I can make things for our kiddos, things for gifts, etc. Maybe I can make some money on the side to help make up the cost of the machine. I sure hope so! I'm beginning to get a little worried because I spent so much money. I'm starting to think of everything I can do with all of that cash. Then I think of all of the things my daughter and I can do together.
Congrats on the new niece or nephew! The outfits are adorable, and what size would you be making from the fabric?Here's the Peasent Dress made with a pillowcase.
Care Bear
Any ideas for this fabric? I have 3 pieces (29"x36") that I picked up at the second hand store.
If anyone pickes up some of the Care Bear print from Wal-Mart, check it carefully. My sister bought it down in Bellingham and didn't notice that the yellow background had white spots that didn't get colored.
I got a call from my dad, my mom went into Coquitlam. My sister's water broke yesterday. I should have a new nephew or niece today. We think it's a boy. If it is, I'm going to need some cute boy patterns.
The baby is so cute! There's actually a thread on the dis about hairbows, and also girlythingsbows.com has free instructions; I think there's a fabric flower tutorial in the bookmarks, too.
Oh my goodness!! I hope she forgives me for thinking we were talking about her doll! We all know that Lily is the true princess!Oh no, no. I mislead you. LILY'S name is now Princess Liliana Elizabeth Ruck Tanzini Elizabeth Ruck Tanzini. (pronounced Tahn-zee-nee
I'm honored that you remembered the outfit I made Tessa! I wish I had some of this fabric left, but I don't have any!
You sound like me! I would buy something like this and then freak out that I spent too much money on it and that I could have bought something else with that money. But, I have to tell you that I love my embroidery machine (although I got it for FREE from my cousin!!) and I have made a good amount of money with it, too! If you decide you aren't using it enough, or it's not what you thought it would be, you can always sell it. The resale value on these machines holds up pretty well.
Congratulations on your new nephew or niece! How exciting!!Here's the Peasent Dress made with a pillowcase.
Care Bear
Any ideas for this fabric? I have 3 pieces (29"x36") that I picked up at the second hand store.
If anyone pickes up some of the Care Bear print from Wal-Mart, check it carefully. My sister bought it down in Bellingham and didn't notice that the yellow background had white spots that didn't get colored.
I got a call from my dad, my mom went into Coquitlam. My sister's water broke yesterday. I should have a new nephew or niece today. We think it's a boy. If it is, I'm going to need some cute boy patterns.
That is really cool fabric! I don't know where you can find it, but I do know where you can find some music themed embroidery designs that would look great with it.I am desperately trying to find this fabric....it's Robert Kaufman (by the Lunn Studio) and called Making Music Multi. I've been able to find it in the beige and green on ebay but not the multi color. I tried calling Kaufman but they don't know who sells which fabric, so all they could do was give me a list of shops in my state....but calling all of them (yes, all of them, that's how badly I want this!)....none have it. But according to Kaufman it is current season so it should be available in stores. I've tried several online places that sell fabric (like fabric.com and etsy). Kaufman requires a resale license and a $750 minimum order for a first purchase to buy directly from them. Any of you ladies happen to have an account with them??? I need at least 5 yards. I'd appreciate anyone's help! Thank you.
I've seen it at Hobby Lobby, but I'm not sure if they still carry it or not.
Yep, I always wash 'em.
Yep, Faygo is a regional thing! Philena had never even heard of it when I met her!
Oh my goodness gracious!! Yes, you definitely needed to make those pictures bigger so we could see her beautiful little face! She even got an "Awwww!!!!" out of my daughter! She also loves her cheetah print outfit.Sorry if this is too big!
I can't help you with the bows, besides to say that you could check for some tutorials in the bookmarks. There are tons of bow tutorials and flower tutorials in there.
Tessa is hyperventilating over this dress again!! It is gorgeous and even prettier on your gorgeous girl! WOW!! Hmmm...she's 10, so maybe you'll have to pass this down to a 7 year old that I know when she's done with it.I know I've already posted Caitie's AK dress, but I finished it, and my model was willing, and, well, it looks cuter on... so I couldn't resist taking pics, and Caitie's first question was, mom, when are you posting to the other DisGirls can see? Well, I can't say no to the cutest 10 y/o in my house, so...
and back:
you can almost see where my sewing room got moved to- again. I'll post pics as soon as I clean it
I know I've already posted Caitie's AK dress, but I finished it, and my model was willing, and, well, it looks cuter on... so I couldn't resist taking pics, and Caitie's first question was, mom, when are you posting to the other DisGirls can see? Well, I can't say no to the cutest 10 y/o in my house, so...
and back:
you can almost see where my sewing room got moved to- again. I'll post pics as soon as I clean it
That sounds like an improvement to me.Time for a slightly happy dance! Y'all know things w/ DH have not been good, and he's talked about cancelling our trip
Pixie Dust for you so things continue to improve.Sounds good to me....The first rule of this board is: buy the fabric when you see it. (And buy all of it LOL) Figure out what to do with later. Trust me you "need" it.
I think this is the type of bow you are looking for... I have made one following these instructions. It's pretty simple.Sorry if this is too big!
Wow, that sounds tiny. Have you checked to see if there are any patterns for the Kelly dolls? The smallest things I have ever made were for American Girl Dolls. I know there are patterns for Barbie clothes. try simplicity.com
I wash mine first. I don't want the fabric to shrink and the applique to pucker up. If you are using ultrabond lite you need to wash any fabric to help it stick. So throw those fat quarters in the wash.
Sounds frustrating. Do you need to update your version of Adobe?
I don't use the Marathon thread, but I do use Rayon thread for applique. It has more sheen to it than the polyester thread. I don't know if it would be noticable or not.I meant is it OK to mix the poly & rayon threads when embroidering/ appliqueing? (1 color poly, the next rayon) What's the difference in their function?
So Cute! I mean every thing is really cool! Great job! I think you should get yourself a new autograph book just for this trip!Hi -
Well, I couldnt be the only one not sewing for Samantha so, I made her a few things...
A pair of shorts to match a cute tshirt that was given to her with a minnie head on it ...
and coordinating sister dresses/shirt
And here is Billy in a really cute - i mean Cool tigger shirt!!
and - he actually asked for an UP shirt and picked out the orange shirt himself!!! CAn you believe it????
If I have a chance, I'd like to do an UP shirt for me and maybe another thing...We get home on a Sunday, and we have the neices and nephew that following weekend, so I'd like to sew a new outfit for each of them...Any suggestions of what to do with one yard of cute fabric with a coordinating half yard in a size 4T????? Which pattern????
I love the Animal Kingdom Dress. That applique is beautiful!I know I've already posted Caitie's AK dress, but I finished it, and my model was willing, and, well, it looks cuter on... so I couldn't resist taking pics, and Caitie's first question was, mom, when are you posting to the other DisGirls can see? Well, I can't say no to the cutest 10 y/o in my house, so...
and back:
you can almost see where my sewing room got moved to- again. I'll post pics as soon as I clean it
I'm always so jealous when I see the wonderful spaces others have for their crafts/sewing. The photo below shows my 'sewing studio'.
