Disboutiquers Part 24 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[tinkerbell3747]

And...I just have to tell on myself for all of you newbies that probably think those of us that have been sewing for ages never make mistakes. Well, last week when I was doing the MM Bride/Groom shirts...I stitched out the entire Groom before realizing it was on the shirt upside down. And then last night I did an applique that takes 2.1/2 hrs only to see the final outline come out somewhere other than around the objects it was suppose to be outlining. It was about 1/4" off on all of it. Apparently the shirt shifted just enough. I am not convinced it wasn't a design flaw but I don't want to spend another 2.1/2 hrs doing it on something else to find out on stitch 28 of 29 that it is a design flaw. THEN...I found out that it wasn't even the correct applique that I had done in the first place. Yeah...we all have our days/weeks!

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

 

[teresajoy]

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

The Front:

The BACK!!!:

WITH Crayons!!! WOO HOOO!!!

Can you stand even MORE excitement?????

ROLLED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, here is Lydia with it (this is her SUPER EXCITED!!! face)

I used my second new embroidery machine to make this in the hoop. I got the design for free after I joined this Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AA_PlanetApplique

And, thank you for all your advice on my embroidery machine! I'm so glad I returned the old one. This new one is (so far) working like a dream! I have not had to adjust anything! I am very hopeful that this one is a keeper!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hi everyone,

I would like to help out with the pillow project for GKTW...but since I don't sew, my contribution would be a GC for fabric....would someone like to be my sewing buddy?

let me know, I will get a GC and send it to you to buy the fabric I have JoAnns and Hancock Fabrics in my area! or could probably find one on -line for a store near you!

please send me a PM if you'd like to be my buddy!!!

 

[teresajoy]

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

These are really cute!!! What an adorable set!

 

[DMGeurts]

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

Awww - this turned out adorable! I really love the big Minnie dots with the mini dots.

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

The Front:

The BACK!!!:

WITH Crayons!!! WOO HOOO!!!

Can you stand even MORE excitement?????

ROLLED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, here is Lydia with it (this is her SUPER EXCITED!!! face)

I used my second new embroidery machine to make this in the hoop. I got the design for free after I joined this Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AA_PlanetApplique

And, thank you for all your advice on my embroidery machine! I'm so glad I returned the old one. This new one is (so far) working like a dream! I have not had to adjust anything! I am very hopeful that this one is a keeper!

Oh - she looks like she loves it!
I am so glad your machine is working better for you.

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

Which Walmart still has fabric in RI???? I haven't seen fabric in one in AGES back home!!!

When I lived in RI two Walmarts still had fabric -- the one in North Kingstown and the SuperWalmart in Westerly. That was 2.5 years ago though. I only ever bought fabric there once to embellish a placemat for ds for school lunches. Otherwise I didn't really sew back then.

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

Love everything! You did fabulous for a first project! Aren't the Easy Fits a breeze? I made a pair yesterday for a friend and have another pair to whip up this morning. They are great for pj bottoms as well. My ds pretty lives in Easy Fit pj bottoms -- dd gets gowns from Portrait Peasant.

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

The Front:

The BACK!!!:

WITH Crayons!!! WOO HOOO!!!

Can you stand even MORE excitement?????

ROLLED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, here is Lydia with it (this is her SUPER EXCITED!!! face)

I used my second new embroidery machine to make this in the hoop. I got the design for free after I joined this Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AA_PlanetApplique

And, thank you for all your advice on my embroidery machine! I'm so glad I returned the old one. This new one is (so far) working like a dream! I have not had to adjust anything! I am very hopeful that this one is a keeper!

It's flawless! It truely looks perfect! And sick Lydia looks happy which is the most important factor in the equation.

I'm so glad your new machine is working. I am soooo tempted, but I also *need* a new stove and microwave to match our new frig and dishwasher. Decisions, decisions.

 

[dianemom2]

I was totally shocked at Walmart yesterday. I went to the "icky" Walmart. That is saying a lot because the nice Walmart is icky. Turns out the "icky" one was totally remodeled. They have a new craft section. Instead of bolts of fabric they have fabric in wrapped 2 yard cuts. It all hangs on peg boards. I was able to find the fabric I was looking for and the price was the same. It was very organized and very nice!

This is what our Walmart has had for the past year or so. The prices are pretty good. Selection is ok. They have some Disney fabrics but because our Walmart is so busy (it is the only one in the whole county!) the fabric sells out pretty frequently. I wish they would bring back all the fabric on the bolts!

 

[cogero]

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

This is just lovely. My DD loves the pillowcase style but wants some tops so I guess I need to really do one of those tutorials.

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

The Front:

The BACK!!!:

WITH Crayons!!! WOO HOOO!!!

Can you stand even MORE excitement?????

ROLLED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, here is Lydia with it (this is her SUPER EXCITED!!! face)

I used my second new embroidery machine to make this in the hoop. I got the design for free after I joined this Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AA_PlanetApplique

And, thank you for all your advice on my embroidery machine! I'm so glad I returned the old one. This new one is (so far) working like a dream! I have not had to adjust anything! I am very hopeful that this one is a keeper!

Have fun with the embroidery machine I love mine. I just need to remember to look at the pictures on the machine to make sure I have my shirts hooped the right way.

Love the crayon roll up I want to try those some day.

 

[NiniMorris]

On the question of the Aline straps...since I have a rapidly growing grand daughter and 10 year old daughter....I always sew the button to the strap and the button hole to the front of the dress...that way, it is easy to move the button a bit up or down for a better fit. I sometimes make the strap a bit longer than the pattern calls for. We can always use a little extra wiggle room!

I alsways use the Tender Touch on the back of the appliques when I am doing something non-reversible...keeps the applique from being scratchy...so I would think that would help keep the applique from showing through the 'reverse' side. In fact, when I make a Simply Sweet, with an applique on the bodice, I do not use the interlining portion, and never have a problem with it showing through.

Although I do have problems occasionally selecting two fabrics that don't show through...maybe I should have gone back and read your post again. That may be what you were asking. After all I did read it before I had my first cup of coffee!

This running a business stuff is hard...way too many decisions! I have sold all but one of my daughter's dresses from our last two trips to Disney on that resell site on Facebook. Prior to that I was barely breaking even. With these sales I am finally way in the black! now I have a little wiggle room to make some business decisions. I had given myself until the end of April to make 'money' or I was going to quit and just sew for fun.

Now that I am 'there' it is time to make some decisions about how I want to proceed...so many of you have made those decisions already.Your businesses have taken off, you've found your 'niche', and you've found your delivery system.

OK...enough rambling!

I have seen so many wonderful things on here, and so many great tutorials! It has made me want to get more creative. I have so many ideas and so little time! Now...what do I want to start with?





Nini

 

[snubie]

Hilarious!!! I don't miss it, but my kids LOVE it - Mimi sends them Autocrat syrup several times a year
It's great - except when Sheriff Shortstuff decided he was going to fix his own and I found myself with a Coffee Syrup Lake in my kitchen I had to sacrifice an old bath towel to clean it all up

Coffee milk?!?!? Yum!!! I am a relocated Rhode Islander too. Although I only live about 2 hours from home.

 

[chellewashere]

TMTQ!!! As usual, I'm behind in everything.

I managed to shorten the elastic in the skirts in time for the girls' birthday party. Grammy doing the hand applique on the shirts just did not work out. That is not a skill you can acquire in 2 sittings and she picked up this cold/cough that we've all had.

Anyway, here are the girls in their birthday outfits. They have now asked me for a red Minnie dress, a pink Minnie dress, a Belle dress, a Cinderella dress, a pink Cinderella dress, etc, etc. Sure, I'll whip those up tonight.


apr10 by 4forSarah, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

Beautiful smiles!! What a bunch of cuties

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

Love the headband so darn cute

And, here is Lydia with it (this is her SUPER EXCITED!!! face)

I used my second new embroidery machine to make this in the hoop. I got the design for free after I joined this Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AA_PlanetApplique

And, thank you for all your advice on my embroidery machine! I'm so glad I returned the old one. This new one is (so far) working like a dream! I have not had to adjust anything! I am very hopeful that this one is a keeper!

So cute...I have got to get on this in the hoop stuff

 

[DMGeurts]

This running a business stuff is hard...way too many decisions! I have sold all but one of my daughter's dresses from our last two trips to Disney on that resell site on Facebook. Prior to that I was barely breaking even. With these sales I am finally way in the black! now I have a little wiggle room to make some business decisions. I had given myself until the end of April to make 'money' or I was going to quit and just sew for fun.

Now that I am 'there' it is time to make some decisions about how I want to proceed...so many of you have made those decisions already.Your businesses have taken off, you've found your 'niche', and you've found your delivery system.
Nini

I would have to agree with you Nini... it's not easy. I am so glad you are finally in the black - it's a great feeling! It seems that my Etsy store goes in spurts - I went a few weeks with out selling anything, and in 2 days I sold out. It's weird. I was procrastinating on finishing up a few different outfits, and now I need to hustle to get them listed because I don't want to have nothing in the shop.

I think people are still afraid to spend their $$ - and I can't say that I blame them, I am the same way. I don't feel like I have a niche - I wish I did. I've had so many people say that they love my outfits, but when it comes right down to it - I know they are expensive - but I put so much work into them - I feel like I should be selling them for more, but I just can't put that price tag on them.

Since DH is building me a sewing room - I had to take some of my earned sewing $$ and put it into buying counter tops and next week I am going to buy some cabinets for under them. I could keep sewing on the diningroom table, but to be honest - with 2 machines (and dreams of adding a 3rd) it's almost impossible. I would love to stay in the black all the time - but I think it will be a while before I am... and then there is always the cost of supplies. It seems like it's never ending.

I totally feel your pain.

D~

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

And big sister outfit using AimeeG's skirt tutorial:

Trying to keep up now that I am back. Thanks for looking!

Where did you get this flower applique?

That is exciting news about the fabric departments!! I hope they start bringing more of them back. Around here, we have quite a few left with fabric, but I am always worried I'll walk in one day and it will all be gone!

?

Which ones still have fabric?


For those of you who order from jiffy shirts:
I have a customer that wants a more fitted shirt for her 8 year old. which fitted shirts do you guys order from jiffy shirts or do you get them from somewhere else? The one I was thinking about from jiffy said they can be short and run small so I am nervous about it. This mom wants a size 7 (M).

 

[aboveH20]

I completed my four pillowcases tonight too (that I started last night). Did you find the tutorial helpful?

Yes! I also scribbled some notes to myself as I went along. I figure the true test will be if I can come back in six months and make one. I made three sets yesterday and was getting ready for No. 4 when I saw a blemish in the flannel. Fortunately I just got it Monday at Joann so I'll take it back and buy a bunch more while it's still 50% off. Since you only need 12" of the "novelty" print I figure it's a good opportunity to use some fabrics from my stash.

And I would like to know why Wally feels fabric is not upscale? Do they think we sew b/c we can't afford clothes?

I so hope Walmart brings back fabric!! I'd be so happy. Although just on Sunday Night, I was in a Walmart in Quakertown, PA and their fabric was 50% off and was closing down. The poor lady that was cutting the fabric was so upset......

Interesting.

Our Walmarts here are pathetic though the one I go to does have fabric but I don't think I have ever seen someone cutting it LOL. I have to try the one that is closest to me because that may have fabric but am not sure.

I am excited because I am going to Concord, NC in a few weeks and I plan on going to Hobby Lobby and Walmart there.

Just north of Albany we got a new Hobby Lobby in February. I went there last Thursday and the place was deserted. I wonder how long it can stay open.

Here's my "travel agent" question for you. First, I know Long Island is thus named because it is long (120+ miles) so I know you haven't been every where there is to go, but have you ever been to Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay? Theodore Roosevelt's home? I want to see it and then continue on to Montauk. I'm trying to figure out if it's worthwhile and if I can do it all in just one overnight.

WooHoo! This was my first ever "multi-quote" post and I did it right!!!! (I think!)[/FONT]

(Everyone needs a cheerleader.)

I started a thread on the Big Give board for the pillows. When you get Photobucket to cooperate, I would love it if you post some pictures there too. Thanks for bringing this up and posting the links to the directions! I was really getting nowhere trying to contact GKTW myself.

Great! I tried again this morning and still can't upload photos. The site says only a small percentage are affected by whatever maintenance they're doing, but I guess I'm part of the elite few.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

Perfect. The day I don't love Minnie dots is the day the music stops!

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

The Front:

The BACK!!!:

WITH Crayons!!! WOO HOOO!!!

If you REALLY want to be cheered up I'll post a photo of the first crayon roll up I made. (I have a habit of making things just because I want to see how it's done.) It will give you a good laugh and make you feel even better about the one you made.

This running a business stuff is hard...way too many decisions! I have sold all but one of my daughter's dresses from our last two trips to Disney on that resell site on Facebook. Prior to that I was barely breaking even. With these sales I am finally way in the black! now I have a little wiggle room to make some business decisions. I had given myself until the end of April to make 'money' or I was going to quit and just sew for fun.


Nini

I was interested to read your comments. I'm not thinking of selling, but when I make something it's usually so labor intensive I wonder how people can charge enough to make it worth their while. I don't mean to start a controversy, but I can see why clothing is made off-shore where the labor prices are much less.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

These are really cute!!! What an adorable set!

Awww - this turned out adorable! I really love the big Minnie dots with the mini dots.
D~

Thanks! I stood in the store looking at them together for at least 30 mins...kind of second guessing myself. My line of thought was the black/white dot was a bit to small but it was all our little fabric store had so.... Once I got the front of the dress put together I was in love....

Love everything! You did fabulous for a first project! Aren't the Easy Fits a breeze? I made a pair yesterday for a friend and have another pair to whip up this morning. They are great for pj bottoms as well. My ds pretty lives in Easy Fit pj bottoms -- dd gets gowns from Portrait Peasant.

Thanks so much, you guys are doing wonders for motivation. I had to re-do one of the side seams last night. She wore this dress to church last Sunday and so the photo shows a dress fresh out the wash. I noticed one of the side seams (french seams) did not conceal the raw edge properly. I easy fixed it with a second rox of stitching just outside the seam.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Carla C's patterns and have since purchased the Easy Fit Tween- Adult (my son is impatiently waiting on pj pants) Peaseant, Cathy, Marsia, and Simply Sweet - Carla was nice enough to help me figure out how to upsize the Simply Sweet....

I whiped up the Easy Fits in about 2 hours maybe a little less - Sew easy...

This is just lovely. My DD loves the pillowcase style but wants some tops so I guess I need to really do one of those tutorials.

Thanks! I want a pillowcase top now too! we have a surprise trip coming up in August hence the minnie dots....maybe I'll make myself a minnie dot pillowcase top.

I am hoping to get several more dresses made in time for that trip.

I had so much fun making this project I am definately going to keep sewing....sounds strange but this was my way of winding down after long days at the office and I look foward to starting the new pillowcase set tonight....this weekend its all about getting some more fabric for DS Pj bottoms and fabric for the Cathy dress /or Simply Sweet can't decide which to do first? Any thoughts?

 

[woodkins]

Where did you get this flower applique?


Which ones still have fabric?


For those of you who order from jiffy shirts:
I have a customer that wants a more fitted shirt for her 8 year old. which fitted shirts do you guys order from jiffy shirts or do you get them from somewhere else? The one I was thinking about from jiffy said they can be short and run small so I am nervous about it. This mom wants a size 7 (M).

The bella brand girls tee shirts are a fitted style. I would go up at least one size as they do tend to run on the smaller size. The rabbit skins brand is horrible in my opinion, insanely tiny and shrink to nothing.

 

[jessica52877]

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

And, here is Lydia with it (this is her SUPER EXCITED!!! face)

I used my second new embroidery machine to make this in the hoop. I got the design for free after I joined this Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AA_PlanetApplique

And, thank you for all your advice on my embroidery machine! I'm so glad I returned the old one. This new one is (so far) working like a dream! I have not had to adjust anything! I am very hopeful that this one is a keeper!

I didn't realize you got your new embroidery machine! No wonder you have been MIA! Love the crayon roll up! I just LOVE making them for some reason! I meant to join that yahoo group the other day too so thanks for reminding me. I wondered if anyone did yahoo groups anymore. That is how I learned so much about my machine way back when!

Lydia is adorable as always!

Hi everyone,

I would like to help out with the pillow project for GKTW...but since I don't sew, my contribution would be a GC for fabric....would someone like to be my sewing buddy?

let me know, I will get a GC and send it to you to buy the fabric I have JoAnns and Hancock Fabrics in my area! or could probably find one on -line for a store near you!

I bet if you had a nice simple sewing machine you would be able to make these and get the sewing itch!! You are so sweet though!

I would have to agree with you Nini... it's not easy. I am so glad you are finally in the black - it's a great feeling! It seems that my Etsy store goes in spurts - I went a few weeks with out selling anything, and in 2 days I sold out. It's weird. I was procrastinating on finishing up a few different outfits, and now I need to hustle to get them listed because I don't want to have nothing in the shop.

I think people are still afraid to spend their $$ - and I can't say that I blame them, I am the same way. I don't feel like I have a niche - I wish I did. I've had so many people say that they love my outfits, but when it comes right down to it - I know they are expensive - but I put so much work into them - I feel like I should be selling them for more, but I just can't put that price tag on them.

Since DH is building me a sewing room - I had to take some of my earned sewing $$ and put it into buying counter tops and next week I am going to buy some cabinets for under them. I could keep sewing on the diningroom table, but to be honest - with 2 machines (and dreams of adding a 3rd) it's almost impossible. I would love to stay in the black all the time - but I think it will be a while before I am... and then there is always the cost of supplies. It seems like it's never ending.

I totally feel your pain.

D~

Etsy seems to always go in spurts! It is so odd! I need a bigger sewing room! I just use the kitchen and living room too, along with part of the basement! I call it the sewing house!

Which ones still have fabric?


For those of you who order from jiffy shirts:
I have a customer that wants a more fitted shirt for her 8 year old. which fitted shirts do you guys order from jiffy shirts or do you get them from somewhere else? The one I was thinking about from jiffy said they can be short and run small so I am nervous about it. This mom wants a size 7 (M).

I don't even bother with jiffy shirts for fitting girls! Bella is a choice but the sizes are more crazy then rabbit skins! I hunt at the mall usually (old navy is my 1st choice).

Yes! I also scribbled some notes to myself as I went along. I figure the true test will be if I can come back in six months and make one. I made three sets yesterday and was getting ready for No. 4 when I saw a blemish in the flannel. Fortunately I just got it Monday at Joann so I'll take it back and buy a bunch more while it's still 50% off. Since you only need 12" of the "novelty" print I figure it's a good opportunity to use some fabrics from my stash.

I was interested to read your comments. I'm not thinking of selling, but when I make something it's usually so labor intensive I wonder how people can charge enough to make it worth their while. I don't mean to start a controversy, but I can see why clothing is made off-shore where the labor prices are much less.

I heart hobby lobby!

Umm, I sometimes wonder if I make any money and I know if I pay myself hourly I don't BUT the smiles and satisfaction is awesome! I do make money if I don't count my time though.

0uch!

Thanks, again, to Ellen for the photo-directions of the pillowcases for GKTW. I made 12 today, but photobucket is having maintenance issues so I can't post them. Now you all have something to look forward to tomorrow. BTW, 12 isn't as much as it sounds like because you make four at a time.

In other news. . . did you hear on TV last night that Walmart is bringing back fabric and fishing licenses? It said they did away with both departments six months ago in an effort to go "upscale" (Walmart, upscale ) and the experiemnt didn't pan out, so they're coming back.

I hope they bring back the fabric. I have probably 12 walmarts I can get to within an hour (usual traveling time) and there is crap at all of them. None have t's in except the one I already bought from!! Two have horrible little fabric departments if you want to call them that. I don't! They don't reorder anything! And NONE have the precut stuff!!! I am pretty easily pleased and willing to travel! I know the walmart 2 miles from here probably lost a ton of $ when the fabric department left! I bought that stuff by the bolt and it was always packed!!

I have never been to a sewing class (other than Home Ec) so I can't provide any suggestions. Commerical patterns can look like they are written in Latin or Greek sometimes. You can always ask around here for help. If you get a chance to try out CarlaC's patterns on YMCT, I would highly recommend it as they are mini-sewing lessons. I learned something new from her patterns even though I have been sewing "on my own" using commerical patterns for years.

I just make up my own directions on commercial patterns! LOL! I don't think I'll ever have the need to use one again with YCMT and Carla!

For those of you with those cute metal dress forms (AHEM Aimme and Jessica) - where did you get them? They are adorable!

Hobby Lobby! Mine is just a little decorative one (and Aimee's too) but they work! Mine I would say fits a 2t-4t best. It is actually super small.

Our Home Goods is known as Marshalls. Do you have one of those? I noticed in JoAnnes, they had a small decorative one, and wondered about using that?

I am still in awe of all the wonderful talent here!

I wonder if I start studying at your feet if I would be able to make something half as awesome for my grandchildren some day (I have lots of time to learn since my children are only 8 and 12)

Do you cut the appliqués out by hand or do you use a special machine? Is there a good place to learn how to do this or is it a secret only passed down to the ultra talented?

I cut them by hand! Heathersue has an awesome tutorial on the first page!

I have now posted the instructions and mailing address for the Give Kids the World Pillow Program to my blog along with the tutorial I did with pictures:
http://ellenbenny.blogspot.com/2011/04/give-kids-world-pillow-program-info-i.html

Thanks Ellen!

Fabric for the pillows does NOT have to be pre-washed. I did not specifically ask if it's okay to use pre-washed fabric, but I'm sure that it would be fine as well.

Thanks! I almost stopped reading because it is after 10 and I haven't done anything ALL morning long!! But was trying to see if this was answered.

 

[ellenbenny]

Where did you get this flower applique?

I got the flower applique from a set called Spring Fever Applique from Designs by Juju.

 

[cydswipe]

... well the machine has arrived.... I am nervously looking at the box, have not opened it yet!

I'm working on a garage sale for this Fri/ Sat. Recently my hair accessories have gone into a local "destination" gift shop @ a restaurant off a gravel road in the middle of nowhere! Wait times on Sat nights are up to 2 hours... high traffic restaurant! ) I need to get things ready for her for the weekend.

I have my supplies from marathon en route!

... so this pushes me opening the box until Sat night, at the earliest.

So here's my question(s)
1. what were your first time mistakes?!?!

2. what is a good first project... I have loads of ribbon for bows and stuff

3. any other thoughts/ suggestions?


Thanks ladies! Another gadget for me to figure out. My husband thinks I am crazy ! I have a cricut I rarely use. I just "had to have" Sure Crops a Lot program for the cricut. Still have NO idea how to use THAT... now an embroidery machine! I better get this up and going before he cuts me off!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

... well the machine has arrived.... I am nervously looking at the box, have not opened it yet!

I'm working on a garage sale for this Fri/ Sat. Recently my hair accessories have gone into a local "destination" gift shop @ a restaurant off a gravel road in the middle of nowhere! Wait times on Sat nights are up to 2 hours... high traffic restaurant! ) I need to get things ready for her for the weekend.

I have my supplies from marathon en route!

... so this pushes me opening the box until Sat night, at the earliest.

So here's my question(s)
1. what were your first time mistakes?!?!

2. what is a good first project... I have loads of ribbon for bows and stuff

3. any other thoughts/ suggestions?


Thanks ladies! Another gadget for me to figure out. My husband thinks I am crazy ! I have a cricut I rarely use. I just "had to have" Sure Crops a Lot program for the cricut. Still have NO idea how to use THAT... now an embroidery machine! I better get this up and going before he cuts me off!!!

I have made so many mistakes it is hard to say which one.
I like something simple and easy, it depends on your level of skill.
Have fun. Don't forget to post pictures of your new machine.