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

[mommy2mrb]

Hi Guys,
If anyone has an extra prayer or blessing and wouldn't mind sharing can you send one my way? I am leaving now for the hospital for the surgery to fix my ulcerations/stomach/gut. It is supposed to be a long surgery and I wish I could say I was brave but I am not. Hopefully in 4-5 hours I will be out of the OR and on the right side of things.

Thanks

keeping you in my prayers that the surgery goes great and so does your recovery



Andrea....I had a bottom freezer at our house in CA, did like it a lot, no ice/water dispensor though....here I have a side/side and it fits my frozen pizza just fine....it's a GE model #GSH25JSXN SS with water and ice...its stainless, but not the good stainless...it shows finger prints, but it came with our condo...its enough room for me and Megan but not sure if it would be for a larger family.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Im so far behind it's hopeless to quote..
Here is my test dress for the Marissa pattern in the little size


zipper

 

[VBAndrea]

Andrea, sorry about the no quote, it's that ipad thing...if I was going to replace my fridge, a bottom freezer is exactly what I'd get. DH grew up with that style, and he prefers it, especially for the pizza issue. If you think about it, it does make sense, hot air rises so a bottom freezer would stay colder in theory. My fridge is 16 years old, and I'm ready for a new one, but can't bring myself to spend the $$ because there's nothing wrong with it other than the ice maker, which makes ice but doesn't dispense any more. Not worth spending the 2k to get the one I want. The style I like is the bottom freezer, but has side by side fridge doors with ice and h2o dispensers too. Pretty much the most expensive one at Lowes, lol.

If it makes you feel any better, the last BG I sent with a feeding tube hole had a crummy button hole too. I took it out 3 times but still couldn't get t perfect. It was ok, I didn't send a mess to the family, but I know it could have looked better!

That's the exact style frig I'm looking at -- called French doors. I found one at the Navy Exchange that I like -- no tax and tomorrow I have a 5% off coupon and Sears had one I liked too that is a Samsung closeout model (larger than the newer model they are replacing it with for the same price!). I need to research the Samsung and do a price comparison with tax. Sears is having a sale on Sunday for 15% off but the saleslady wasn't sure the closeout would be included If it makes or breaks the sale I'll bet they'll include it -- she even told me to call her cell b/c she is on vacation on Monday but would come in if I was going to purchase.

I looked at Lowe's too and their prices were steeper on everything.

I feel bad about my buttonhole b/c I also messed up the applique on the dress in one part and it looks a bit icky. That's why I think I might need to stick to tote bags from now on! I'll post pics here once the family recieves the items. The good thing about the buttonhole is it's really not in a terribly noticebable place.

And on my dd's Jasmine dress I completely messed up Jasmine's arm and Jasmine and Aladdin still loved it and probably gave my dd more attention over that outfit that anyone did over any of the other customs. The Aladdin we saw was beyond AWESOME though. Too bad my dh was with me

I am constantly getting signed out on this site. I click the remember me box but it still keeps signing me out which makes it impossible to quote. Anyone else having this problem?

I don't get signed out too often anymore, but I had that problem awhile back and it was a NIGHTMARE to sign back in again. I'd sign in, it said welcome VBAndrea and then when I tried to reply to someone it wouldn't let me.


[Our fridge broke 3 days before Xmas. We got a very nice fridge at HH Gregg with free next day delivery. We'd had a side by side which I hated. No room for anything in that fridge! This time I got the french door fridge. I bought an LG that they had on a great sale and I have been extremely happy with it so far. We got black because all our other appliances were black too but it comes in stainless. It has ice and water in the door. I love it! There is so much room. I used to have stack everything up and we could never fit pizza in it. But now there is room for everything. Lowes had the same fridge for $20 less but couldn't deliver it for 2 weeks in black (they had it in stock in stainless). HH Gregg matched Lowes price.[/QUOTE]

Ugh -- the quote messed up on me but thanks for mentioning HH Gregg -- we just had one open in the area so I will peek there as well. We also have a Sears outlet that I want to look at. Sometimes the damage is minimal -- for example Sears replaced our stove because they dented the bottom of it!!! Had I known I would have just ased for a discount but our builders had already arranged replacement. Good news is we got to pick all our appliances -- bad news is we went over our allowance and had no clue the Maytag Wide by Side was worthless.

Andrea....I had a bottom freezer at our house in CA, did like it a lot, no ice/water dispensor though....here I have a side/side and it fits my frozen pizza just fine....it's a GE model #GSH25JSXN SS with water and ice...its stainless, but not the good stainless...it shows finger prints, but it came with our condo...its enough room for me and Megan but not sure if it would be for a larger family.

We had a side by side in RI that fit pizzas if you took them out of the box. I've also been having issues with veggies freezing though when placed on the side of the frig that abuts the freezer. In just looking this morning I definitely decided on a French door freezer on the bottom.

Im so far behind it's hopeless to quote..
Here is my test dress for the Marissa pattern in the little size
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?a...8&set=a.484953138457.261913.564578457&theater

Ugh! Half the time I can never look at the FB photos! I can't see your dress

 

[VBAndrea]

Im so far behind it's hopeless to quote..
Here is my test dress for the Marissa pattern in the little size


zipper

Hmm, pics are showing up now. Please tell me you edited and I'm not going insane.

I just have to get this pattern -- I adore it. Your neckline looks higher though -- is that just from the smaller size? I worry a higher neckline would irritate my dd.

 

[cogero]

Im so far behind it's hopeless to quote..
Here is my test dress for the Marissa pattern in the little size


zipper

I am totally in love with this pattern.

 

[NiniMorris]

After doing my research I decided that if the deal on the Singer Serger is still on and in stock at the end of the month...I will take the plunge and get it. The fact that HSN just sent me another 15% off coupon had absolutely NOTHING to do with it! Right?

I won't have the money to go for it until then...so if it is meant to be it is meant to be....


Now, on to some work so I can justify another expense! LOL

Nini

 

[jeniamt]

I had plans to finish a Give tonite and work on something for DD it just isn't happening. We spent all day in CT at a dance competition.

It took us 2 hours to get home, it should of only taken us 30 minutes. There was a horrific bus crash this morning and they still have I-95 closed. So we had to take the long way and it was just bumper to bumper.

So now I am exhausted. I am actually thinking of turning the TV on and vegging out in front of it.

Oh my gosh, I saw pictures of that accident on yesterday's Today Show. Terrible.

Thank you everyone for your comments on my Sleeping Beauty outfit!

So - I went to JoAnn's yesterday (an unplanned trip) - then I discovered the two pages of coupons hidden inside the back cover of my coupon book - I was a happy girl!

Anyways, like a lot of you, I have a Viking shop inside my JoAnn's. So - I talked to the lady while I was there. They have two sergers that will do a cover stitch - the Huskylock s21 and the Huskylock s25. The 21 runs about $799 (which is the best price I've found for a new machine that does the cover stitch) - she was willing to throw in the big box of extra feet (retail $150) for free. I did not buy the machine, because I really wanted to come home and research it first. So far, I am liking what I've read. It's not a Babylock... but I am not sure that I can invest in a babylock yet. The Huskylock comes with as many lessons as I need - which I will need a lot!


Does anyone have the Huskylock s21?


So, I guess, I am leaning towards getting the serger first.

I do enjoy doing the hand embroidery, because I can sit on the couch and do it in the evening while the family is in the livingroom - so I can still be part of the family and get some work done at the same time. I just wish it didn't take so long - and sometimes I wish I wasn't such a perfectionist, I feel like I am always trying to out do myself.

Eventually, I think I will try to get an embroidery machine - after the serger.

Thanks again, everyone, for your advise - I truly appreciate it!

D~

Sounds like you may have already decided on the serger but I wanted to put my 2 cents in as well. I have the cheapy singer which isn't great but I couldn't imagine sewing without it. And I'm not selling my stuff. Sewing goes so fast with it and makes me feel better that the underside of the clothes look nice and neat (for the most part )

I have had my embroidery machine for a couple of weeks and am slightly frustrated with it. Not sure what I expected but it is hard to get little designs sewn and I can't seems to fit a size 5 tshirt on my hoop that will sew 5x7 or bigger designs. I even tried the inverted method but it didn't work great. To speak to small designs, like you will need, I took a 4x4 design and shrunk it to fit on a checkbook cover I made myself. And yuck, it didn't sew out well at all. I know its a lot of getting used to but I took my serger out of the box and improved and quickened my sewing immediately.

Hope that helps.

These are wonderful. And, I'll repeat what others have said, there is no contribution to the Gives that is greater than another contribution. We all do what we can. And every "little" thing adds to the familie's happiness. When I get upset at myself that I can't do more for the Gives, I am reminded of the widow in the Bible that was only able to contribute a coin of "small value". Yet, she contributed all that she could so the Bible says that her gift was of great value.

I'm just so happy that so many people can help out in anyway they can for these families. (sorry to go off on a bit of tangent like that, but I've been thinking about this for quite awhile!)

Oh you guys are so sweet. I really didn't mean much by my "little" comment. I do think of that same widow in the Bible and try to live my life as close to that as possible. Such a hard thing to live up to with 4 kids and a husband who is so stressed about the security of his job. I guess that is what Faith is all about. I love participating in the Gives but also know my limitations! The last month was crazy for me and I knew what I had time to contribute. I guess compared to the custom hand appliqued dresses I've contributed in the past, these felt "little" to me. For those who think they look hard/complicated, they are quite easy. Probably less than an hour to make. Figuring out the size to make to fit the bottle shape is probably the hardest part.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Andrea, the FB link was a goof- I edited and used photos I uploaded to webshots instead- FB is a pain in the patootie to use for pics now. Totally dislike it.

The neck line is very adjustable. Hannah is petite for her size, I made up the 18m-2T, but I shortened my elastic AND i did not add on extra as the pattern suggests, so they came out a tad shorter than I initially planned. knit elastic runs thru the gathered part at the neck in front and back and then you attach shoulder straps to the elastic (so there's no elastic actually ON the shoulder) You can easily increase the length of the shoulder strap or the elastic- or both to get the neckline you prefer.

The pattern is made up of several pieces- top of bodice, "cumberbund", back bodice, skirt, shoulder straps- BUT goes together easily. I have some Tinkerbelle fabric I think would be so cute in this pattern and I really want to make another one or 2!- but I've got to start a Cinderella dress in satin first. I love working with the cottons- they whip up so fast and this will be my first real princess gown. Sigh...hope I can do it justice. out of my comfort zone!

 

[jeniamt]

When I'm making something for a Big Give and the sewing demons strike I remember my sister's favorite saying, "No good deed goes unpunished." BTW, if you haven't seen "Wicked" it's excellent, and that's the name of one of the songs.

Oh, I love Wicked! And I just saw an ad on TV today that Wicked is coming to the Kennedy Center this summer.

Thanks - I loved those outfits.

And finally I made Megan her Cinderella dress which she wore the last night when we celebrated her birthday.

I guess now I can start thinking about outfits for our Thanksgiving trip in 2012.

Everything is beautiful. Love the picture of your little one!!! Your DD is beautiful in her Cindy gown too.

Are you cruising for THanksgiving 2012? We plan to as well. We have a dummy cruise booked and are just waiting to move it as soon as the dates are released. Not sure we'll do a 7 day again though. We really want to go on one of the new ships.

Im so far behind it's hopeless to quote..
Here is my test dress for the Marissa pattern in the little size


zipper

I love this dress. Looks cute on your little one and I think my DD11 would really like it as well.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

Hey everyone! I have a crafting question...

Have any of you ever used fabric markers before?

Last week I got my hands on some "color your own" Disney Princess pillow cases. They came with some crayons, but I would like to do something a lot more washable and permanent.

I've read that I can set the markers with an iron, but I'm worried I won't achieve the look I'm going for.

Any suggestions??

TIA!

 

[aimeeg]

I have had my embroidery machine for a couple of weeks and am slightly frustrated with it. Not sure what I expected but it is hard to get little designs sewn and I can't seems to fit a size 5 tshirt on my hoop that will sew 5x7 or bigger designs. I even tried the inverted method but it didn't work great. To speak to small designs, like you will need, I took a 4x4 design and shrunk it to fit on a checkbook cover I made myself. And yuck, it didn't sew out well at all. I know its a lot of getting used to but I took my serger out of the box and improved and quickened my sewing immediately.

I might have a trick for you. I cut the side of all of the tee shirts that I applique. It took me way too many ruined tees to figure out that if I just cut up the side seem of the shirt it would make appliquéing way easier. After the design is finished I unhoop the shirt and serge the side. Easy Peasy!

 

[jeniamt]

I might have a trick for you. I cut the side of all of the tee shirts that I applique. It took me way too many ruined tees to figure out that if I just cut up the side seem of the shirt it would make appliquéing way easier. After the design is finished I unhoop the shirt and serge the side. Easy Peasy!

Thank you for the advice! I will definitely do that next time. I'm stitching a St. Patty's tshirt now and it is such a pain. I turned it inside out, stitching upside down and still have to hold parts of the shirt back so it doesn't get caught in the needle. Plus, I could only do the 5x7 even though I really wanted the 6x10.

Do you unstitch the entire side? How does it look at the bottom when its restitched? Thanks!!!

 

[cogero]

A dear friend of mine who happens to be a fellow DVC'er just adopted a baby so I guess I will be working on some of the dreaded onsies again.

Debating taking out the seam to do some appliques.

May see if I can make a dress in a super small size LOL.

 

[NiniMorris]

Hey everyone! I have a crafting question...

Have any of you ever used fabric markers before?

Last week I got my hands on some "color your own" Disney Princess pillow cases. They came with some crayons, but I would like to do something a lot more washable and permanent.

I've read that I can set the markers with an iron, but I'm worried I won't achieve the look I'm going for.

Any suggestions??

TIA!

I use fabric markers a lot. Ink is made specifically for fabric, but they work similar to regular markers. Crayons will look like...well, crayons. The fabric markers can be heat set, but some brands don't require it...but I always do!


Hope that helps...


Nini

 

[NiniMorris]

Just in case I'm not able to get the new serger, I decided I should go ahead and get some more info on my serger.

I have the DVD for mine and pulled it out. I have not been able to get the rolled hem to work since the first day I got it...but I was able to get it to work! I am so excited. Now I might just decide to go ahead and try some of the other stitches it has.


I can't believe how much easier it is to make the Rosetta bag with only one layer of fabric per ruffle!


Nini

 

[aimeeg]

Thank you for the advice! I will definitely do that next time. I'm stitching a St. Patty's tshirt now and it is such a pain. I turned it inside out, stitching upside down and still have to hold parts of the shirt back so it doesn't get caught in the needle. Plus, I could only do the 5x7 even though I really wanted the 6x10.

Do you unstitch the entire side? How does it look at the bottom when its restitched? Thanks!!!

It looks fine. You can't even tell that the seam was cut. I normally cut up to 1/2 inch before the armpit. That way you have a little room to veer off when you serge it closed.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

I use fabric markers a lot. Ink is made specifically for fabric, but they work similar to regular markers. Crayons will look like...well, crayons. The fabric markers can be heat set, but some brands don't require it...but I always do!


Hope that helps...


Nini

Yes! That greatly sets my mind at ease!

Are there any secrets to upkeep or maintaining their color over time?

 

[sheridee32]

After doing my research I decided that if the deal on the Singer Serger is still on and in stock at the end of the month...I will take the plunge and get it. The fact that HSN just sent me another 15% off coupon had absolutely NOTHING to do with it! Right?

I won't have the money to go for it until then...so if it is meant to be it is meant to be....


Now, on to some work so I can justify another expense! LOL

Nini

Be careful getting anything singer I wont buy anymore singer anything long story short i got a nice singer sewing machine from joanns back in july with retirement money in december a screw that has something to do with tension fell out called the 1800 number they said to take it toa place west of houston this is about 2 hours away or i could pay to have shipped but they would gladly pay to send it back to me when they fixed it in texas there were only 4 places that do the warrrenty work i was very disipointed and i had the same problem with my singer serger i got a juki serger and it is great. It was about 500 and it has paid for its self 3 times over

 

[weluvdizne]

Hi Guys,
If anyone has an extra prayer or blessing and wouldn't mind sharing can you send one my way? I am leaving now for the hospital for the surgery to fix my ulcerations/stomach/gut. It is supposed to be a long surgery and I wish I could say I was brave but I am not. Hopefully in 4-5 hours I will be out of the OR and on the right side of things.

Thanks

Just saw this and wanted to say I hope it all went well and wish you a speedy recovery. Hopefully you had laproscopic surgery. I had my first ever surgery about 2 months ago to have my gallbladder removed and I was a big baby before the surgery, but now, looking back, it was a piece of cake. Well, not really, but it wasn't bad at all. Best wishes and hope all is well!

 

[DMGeurts]

Im so far behind it's hopeless to quote..
Here is my test dress for the Marissa pattern in the little size


zipper

This is really cute!

After doing my research I decided that if the deal on the Singer Serger is still on and in stock at the end of the month...I will take the plunge and get it. The fact that HSN just sent me another 15% off coupon had absolutely NOTHING to do with it! Right?

I won't have the money to go for it until then...so if it is meant to be it is meant to be....


Now, on to some work so I can justify another expense! LOL

Nini

It is a good deal... but I am kind of in the same boat - even though it is a great deal - I am still leaning towards the Huskylock s21... if only for the unlimited lessons.

Sounds like you may have already decided on the serger but I wanted to put my 2 cents in as well. I have the cheapy singer which isn't great but I couldn't imagine sewing without it. And I'm not selling my stuff. Sewing goes so fast with it and makes me feel better that the underside of the clothes look nice and neat (for the most part )

I have had my embroidery machine for a couple of weeks and am slightly frustrated with it. Not sure what I expected but it is hard to get little designs sewn and I can't seems to fit a size 5 tshirt on my hoop that will sew 5x7 or bigger designs. I even tried the inverted method but it didn't work great. To speak to small designs, like you will need, I took a 4x4 design and shrunk it to fit on a checkbook cover I made myself. And yuck, it didn't sew out well at all. I know its a lot of getting used to but I took my serger out of the box and improved and quickened my sewing immediately.

Thank you for your opinion. I have not made a decision yet - but I am leaning way towards the serger.

Just in case I'm not able to get the new serger, I decided I should go ahead and get some more info on my serger.

I have the DVD for mine and pulled it out. I have not been able to get the rolled hem to work since the first day I got it...but I was able to get it to work! I am so excited. Now I might just decide to go ahead and try some of the other stitches it has.


I can't believe how much easier it is to make the Rosetta bag with only one layer of fabric per ruffle!


Nini

That is so excellent... see??? Maybe you don't need to get a new serger?

Be careful getting anything singer I wont buy anymore singer anything long story short i got a nice singer sewing machine from joanns back in july with retirement money in december a screw that has something to do with tension fell out called the 1800 number they said to take it toa place west of houston this is about 2 hours away or i could pay to have shipped but they would gladly pay to send it back to me when they fixed it in texas there were only 4 places that do the warrrenty work i was very disipointed and i had the same problem with my singer serger i got a juki serger and it is great. It was about 500 and it has paid for its self 3 times over

This is very good to know... I am a little nervous about making such a big purchase online... especially something that I know nothing about. I am also a little nervous about Singers in general - they seem to have gotten a pretty bad reputation in the last few years because of quality issues. I am really torn, because it seems that so many here have this model and have good experiences with it.

I am glad that my DH is making me sit on the purchase for another month - it will make me do more research and hopefully come to a better conclusion. I guess I don't mind spending money on a good product - but I am a thrifty person by nature - and I really want to get the best item I can get, for the best price point I can get it at.

D~