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

[babynala]

snubie - Your quilt is beautiful. The design is perfect for a teen (and me)

I received a message today from the Gengel family....they have received the blankets that Wendy and her co-workers made....Len will be heading down to Haiti this weekend and we talked regarding the amazing amount of blankets we have already received and thought it would be a wonderful idea to spread a little extra love to a few other kiddo's that are in need right now....

Len will be posting some photos on the orphanage website on Facebook...the webpage is on the Big Give threads since I haven't been allowed to post it here, or you could PM Wendy (billwendy) for it.

I can't thank everyone enough for helping us with our special project "Hugs from Megan"....will keep everyone updated on when we will need somemore blankets, but it will probably be this fall sometime!

You guys must be so proud of your efforts and you have already made such a difference. I'll work on my blankets and save them so they are ready to ship in the fall!

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

The shirred dress you made is so pretty and I really like the outfit with the jeans too. I hope everything goes smooth with your DVC sale.

Please let me know how your classes go with your new serger. I just ordered the same one - it's supposed to be delivered TODAY... I am so excited. I've never touched a serger in my life either - but after I watched so many online tutorials about this specific machine - I think I was threading it in my sleep last night. I am confident I can figure it out... otherwise I'll be seeking out classes myself. D~

I'm sure you won't get any sleep tonight either as you will be busy with your new machine.

I was going to post this the other night but never got around to doing it. Nothing special but a super cute set of things for the DD's 3rd birthday. They are going to make such a cute family!

What a cute set.

OK, girls, I need some advice...just looked online to see if there was anything about the drowning victim and there was...he did not make it, soooo I dont want to tell my son until he gets home (well I dont really want to tell him then either) but the family may have some recourse against the lifeguards as they did nothing to help the man or call 911, so once my son gets home and I can confirm the details that he called 911 and that the lifeguards took it as a joke, what would you all do? would you tell the family so they may be able to take action against them? the bad part is he was one of 3 drownings yesterday and 2 were from indiana (where we live)

I'm so sorry to hear that the man did not make it. Your son did such an amazing thing by trying to help this man. My heart is heavy for what he is dealing with. You might want to try and find a counselor that specializes in working with paramedics or police officers to help him with his guilt. Although it doesn't make sense to anyone that he should feel guilty for trying to help someone it is an emotion that he has already expressed to you.

I'm not sure how you should deal with the situation with the family. Maybe just wait and see how your son is doing after he deals with this for a few weeks.

 

[Granna4679]

Thank you to all who helped me figure out the waistband elastic size for a Big Give I was working on, and to all who offered pointers are applique. Here's a photo -- not as cute as the one "Mom" posted on her PTR modeled by her smiling kids -- but I'm thrilled that they fit.

I'm working on a completely different project for the next Give and really enjoying it, which is fortunate because it's taking MUCH longer to make than I expected. Stay tuned for that one .

Minnie on the shirt and Mickey on the tie are both Heathersue designs.

Super cute...they are going to love them.

Oh that stinks because we had originally booked Oct 1 but then when we recently found out that DDIL is pregnant again (which I am now at liberty to share with the world!!) we moved it up a week. She is due mid October and we didn't want to miss the arrival.

Yay for new babies!!!! We will be grandmothers "again" at the same time. My DD's is due Sept. 17.

You're in my thoughts -- hope there's a quick and peaceful resolution.

Here's my contribution to chatting . . . since it sounds like you're a loyal Marathon customer, how long should it take for an order to arrive? I need orange thread to finish my project -- and it's on its way -- but I'm wondering if I should just get a spool tomorrow at Joann. They're in the same plaza as the grocery store I have to hit. (It's not always a good thing to have one so convenient.)


I'm still bowled over by the jiffiness of Jiffyshirts. I once wrecked a shirt Tuesday morning, ordered another one, and it was at my house on Wednesday afternoon!

I just ordered from Marathon and it arrived yesterday. It took about a week.

I learned to sew from my mom (aka Grammy) probably 30 years ago. scared1: I'm getting old.) I hope you don't mind if I share some of her creations. She just made this Minnie dot sundress for my niece.

Please ignore the bad position of the dress - it wasn't tied right on the hanger so the back is higher - you can see the Made by Grammy tag.



And my kids are weird - they wouldn't try it on but Em held it up for me.

Thanks for looking!

Sooo cute. Tell GM she did a wonderful job.

Nini-so scary. Prayers for the officers' families.

Here's my contribution to the chatter....

I tried something new this weekend and thought of you doing it! I ironed freezer paper onto muslin and then cut it to 8 1/2 x 11 so I could put it through my printer and made a fabric luggage tag.

My DD's best friend turns 12 Saturday. She is going to Switzerland where her Aunt (Moms's sister) and nieces live. She's going then because at 12 you fly alone. She will go to school there for the rest of the year. My DD will miss her but knows she wants to go and will have a wonderful time. I still can't get over that her Mom is sending her alone. Or send my 12 year old off for 3+ months.

Oh, with all the stuff happening in the world...no way could I put a 12 yr old on a plane to anywhere...let alone another country. She is much stronger than I am.

Tonight I finished a little Cinderella top/dress.

Too cute!!!!! Love that carriage.

I don't think I posted these from Kaleb's Big Give, I did pirate themed t's for the whole family plus skirt and shorts.

All sooo cute Ellen! Love the pirate theme.

Here are my projects that I worked in the last 10 days or so.

Bowling shirts and matching tees for my nephews:



I also helped DD make some of these after seeing them on here. DD's teacher is expecting her first baby just after school ends. So my girl was so excited to have a project she could help make! Thanks for the great project ideas!




Then I made these for my sister, her husband and son. Her son is extremely autistic and they have done a couple of autism walks. I thought they'd like these.





It was funny that there were a couple of Dumbo dresses posted yesterday because I was working on completing this one last night:



Sorry that this post is so long. I have done a lot of sewing this week!

Wow...you have been busy. And everything looks great. I especially love the Dumbo dress....so girly!!th_

Yep He just celebrated his 17th year on the job less than 3 years until retirement from that job. LOL.

Here is the rainbow star skirt I made for DD on Monday night. I think this is one of my favorites. It just makes me happy.

Very cute Chiara...reminds me of Rainbow Brite!

This is what I did today. I really really really want to keep it for my daughter. I need to convince myself that I can make another one! LOL

Are you like me...I don't like making the same thing twice. There are too many ideas in my head to spend time making more than one of anything?!

Ans a SUPER THANKS to all the spouse who are police officers. I don't know how you ladies rest at night. I worry enough with my dh being in the military and can't even begin to imagine how stressful it would be for him to be a police officer. I truly appreciation the dedication your spouses give to our communities.

What branch of military is your husband in? My DD's husband is awaiting his first orders after Army AIT. I may be asking some questions.

 

[mommy2mrb]

You guys must be so proud of your efforts and you have already made such a difference. I'll work on my blankets and save them so they are ready to ship in the fall!

It is quite amazing that it grew so quickly, thanks to all of you hear and Wendy's co-workers! knowing that our blankets are going to bring some comfort to these children helps make some sense of our tragedy and something good come out of Jim's death and our loss.

Will keep everyone updated when we are ready for some more blankets!

 

[Granna4679]

I have been trying to stay off of the computer at night so that I can get all of my sewing orders done. I have only been getting on at work during the day...that way I get paid to be on the computer (tee hee...prob not this site though).

Anyway, I love everything that has been posted lately....way TMTQ but I have been trying to post a little each day. I just can't pass up telling someone when I think they have done an incredible job. So much talent!

I finished a few dresses (customer orders) that I can post now.

A dress with Castle print....I love this fabric

and the back (my favorite part)

A dress for Hollywood Studios...I tried to match up a strip of fabric with each applique (Toy story fabric with Woody, Einsteins fabric with June, etc)

and back

and my favorite...Pooh...for Crystal Palace

and back

 

[ellenbenny]

I have been trying to stay off of the computer at night so that I can get all of my sewing orders done. I have only been getting on at work during the day...that way I get paid to be on the computer (tee hee...prob not this site though).

Anyway, I love everything that has been posted lately....way TMTQ but I have been trying to post a little each day. I just can't pass up telling someone when I think they have done an incredible job. So much talent!

I finished a few dresses (customer orders) that I can post now.

A dress with Castle print....I love this fabric

and the back (my favorite part)

A dress for Hollywood Studios...I tried to match up a strip of fabric with each applique (Toy story fabric with Woody, Einsteins fabric with June, etc)

and back

and my favorite...Pooh...for Crystal Palace

and back

All awesome as usual, but I really love the castle print too. I have always had my eye on that fabric, but of course I already have waaay too much fabric!

 

[saraheeyore]

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

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I love the fabric and it looks like you did a great job shirring. reminds me i haven't done one of them dresses for ages i may have to try another

 

[Fruto76]

Wow - you guys are QUICK!!!

Who said they could do autograph books last night? Tie dye shirts?

Could really use some disney bibs, bucket hat and taggie blanket for Hannah!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!! this is so fun!!! I can hardly keep up!!!

I said I would do the tie dyes.

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Your shirring came out great. I attempted this with a dress right before our trip and ended up pulling it all out except the top row. I read so many conflicting ways to do it on the net, so please tell me, do you stretch out the fabric as you run each line through or not?

I was going to post this the other night but never got around to doing it. Nothing special but a super cute set of things for the DD's 3rd birthday. They are going to make such a cute family!

Oh I love them! Very cute!

I have been trying to stay off of the computer at night so that I can get all of my sewing orders done. I have only been getting on at work during the day...that way I get paid to be on the computer (tee hee...prob not this site though).

Anyway, I love everything that has been posted lately....way TMTQ but I have been trying to post a little each day. I just can't pass up telling someone when I think they have done an incredible job. So much talent!

I finished a few dresses (customer orders) that I can post now.

A dress with Castle print....I love this fabric

and the back (my favorite part)

A dress for Hollywood Studios...I tried to match up a strip of fabric with each applique (Toy story fabric with Woody, Einsteins fabric with June, etc)

and back

and my favorite...Pooh...for Crystal Palace

and back

Beautiful work on all of them! I love the Pooh dress, but I think agree that the back of the castle dress is my favorite!

 

[NaeNae]

Can anyone tell me what software is it that gives them a little thumbnail of the design? I remember someone talking about that on here. I am getting very frustrated looking at my long list and trying to remember what things are named because they can't be named exactly what they are due to copyrights.

Looking at DensityWorks and open for suggestions for Digitizig software that can give me a stitchmap for y files. SEU doesn't have stitchmaps that can be sent with a file. At least I haven't found a way yet. I can see the object manager for me to check what stitches are next but that doesn't do anyone else any good if they don't have SEU.
Thanks,
Carol

Carol, look at the Studio Plus in the Designer's Gallery Series. It gives you thumbnails, lets you change the colors, watch it stitch out, delete stitches, move colors and more. The DensityWorks works with it and so does the SizeWorks I told you about.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I was literally set to order my pe770 TODAY...and then I called the local sewing store and they are hard selling the 780D and now I am CONFUSED. So...
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE???
The lady at the store was making a big deal about the disney designs, which I don't forsee myself using all that often. She also said that the 780D is "far sturdier" than the 770. Everything I read online pointed to them being the same machine. So, now I am trying to sort out in my head...get the 770 from amazon for $640 with no tax and free shipping...or the 780D from the local store for $899 plus tax, but includes lessons and local warranty service. Does anyone know anything about both of these machines?

I have the 780D. I got that one mainly because my Mother was lending me the money for it, and she will only go to this one shop. Her Brother's are mainly the D machines. I was also glad for it, as it was the newest model. I believe when they change something on the machine, they have to issue a new # for it. And it was the newest model out. Being diehard Disney fans, I wanted the Disney over any other. I have used the preloaded Designs, not as much as the purchased designs. And I've used the Disney cards from my previous machine, a 180D.

I would think any new machine would have the warranty on it. I do get the local service, but sometimes, they do need to send it back to Brother. The store I purchased the machine from did not offer classes. She really doesn't have the room for it. But I took one somewhere else and it was $100. I would have had to take it there anyway, if I wanted to continue with other classes they have. It's a pre requisite (is that the word I'm looking for?).

Ask the shop if they know if Brother is going to have any rebate offers coming up on the machine.

OK, girls, I need some advice...just looked online to see if there was anything about the drowning victim and there was...he did not make it, soooo I dont want to tell my son until he gets home (well I dont really want to tell him then either) but the family may have some recourse against the lifeguards as they did nothing to help the man or call 911, so once my son gets home and I can confirm the details that he called 911 and that the lifeguards took it as a joke, what would you all do? would you tell the family so they may be able to take action against them? the bad part is he was one of 3 drownings yesterday and 2 were from indiana (where we live)

I'm so sorry that man didn't make it. Your son is a true hero for going out there to get him. I'm sure it's tramatic for him. But him knowing will get rid of the wondering he would have had the rest of his life, and be able to mourn him. I'd get him to counseling right away. The counselor may be able to help you about contacting the family. But I think when things calm down, I'd try to contact them. You might want to contact the authorities, they may know how the family is feeling. And this is pretty grim, but with the trouble in Japan, I kept wondering where the unaccounted people went. And it just never accured to me, that the waves would pull them back out to the ocean. It just sticks with me and I find that so troubleing to the families. This poor mans family has his body and can mourn him. I'm praying for peace for your heroic son.

 

[cogero]

I have been trying to stay off of the computer at night so that I can get all of my sewing orders done. I have only been getting on at work during the day...that way I get paid to be on the computer (tee hee...prob not this site though).

Anyway, I love everything that has been posted lately....way TMTQ but I have been trying to post a little each day. I just can't pass up telling someone when I think they have done an incredible job. So much talent!

I finished a few dresses (customer orders) that I can post now.

A dress with Castle print....I love this fabric

and the back (my favorite part)

A dress for Hollywood Studios...I tried to match up a strip of fabric with each applique (Toy story fabric with Woody, Einsteins fabric with June, etc)

and back

and my favorite...Pooh...for Crystal Palace

and back

Gorgeous items Anita. I think the pooh is my favorite but I love that castle fabric.

 

[Granna4679]

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

You did a great job on the shirring....I have yet to try that! I love the 2nd little outfit you made. It looks so cute on your DD. She is a doll.

The vida is a little easier than the Feliz I think but once you get the hang of them, they will both become your favorites. I think the Feliz is more intimidating because of the double layer. I can't wait to see what you do with the vida pattern.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

Love it!! My DGD6 has continually said that when she grows up she is going to be a mermaid. Not sure how we will ever convince her it can't be. She loves them soooo much!

I just used those Carla C directions for the doll version and added it to a portrait peasant dress for a Big Give. The directions sound weird to sew a long L shaped line onto a rectangle to make the peplums but I think it came out looking pretty good.

These turned out soooo cute!

I was going to post this the other night but never got around to doing it. Nothing special but a super cute set of things for the DD's 3rd birthday. They are going to make such a cute family!

Ahhhhh! Can I ask where you got the Einsteins designs? I looked all over for them when I did the HS dress posted above but couldn't find them.

OK, girls, I need some advice...just looked online to see if there was anything about the drowning victim and there was...he did not make it, soooo I dont want to tell my son until he gets home (well I dont really want to tell him then either) but the family may have some recourse against the lifeguards as they did nothing to help the man or call 911, so once my son gets home and I can confirm the details that he called 911 and that the lifeguards took it as a joke, what would you all do? would you tell the family so they may be able to take action against them? the bad part is he was one of 3 drownings yesterday and 2 were from indiana (where we live)

I agree with the others. What your son did was so heroic. You won't find many 18 yr olds that are willing to put their lives on the line for a complete stranger. I am so sorry the man did not make it. It will be hard when you son learns the truth but I hope it gives him some closure and he can understand what he did was the right thing. Praying for peace for him!!

 

[DMGeurts]

My serger came!!!

And I've used it... and it runs perfectly, and it works, and I am so proud of myself!!!! I am so excited and I love it. I can't wait to finish my next project!

D~ <--- That's all, you can now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

 

[DMGeurts]

I was going to post this the other night but never got around to doing it. Nothing special but a super cute set of things for the DD's 3rd birthday. They are going to make such a cute family!

What an adorable set of outfits! I love them.

OK, girls, I need some advice...just looked online to see if there was anything about the drowning victim and there was...he did not make it, soooo I dont want to tell my son until he gets home (well I dont really want to tell him then either) but the family may have some recourse against the lifeguards as they did nothing to help the man or call 911, so once my son gets home and I can confirm the details that he called 911 and that the lifeguards took it as a joke, what would you all do? would you tell the family so they may be able to take action against them? the bad part is he was one of 3 drownings yesterday and 2 were from indiana (where we live)

This is just so sad. I second and third what everyone else has said, I think that counseling could really help him thought this - he is going to go through a grief process like he lost someone he knew, and it will be quite hard for him. I also agree with Lisa about contacting the authorities vs. the victim's family - I would hate for this to turn out badly for your son - as he is a true hero. Many hugs to all of you.

I'm sure you won't get any sleep tonight either as you will be busy with your new machine.

Probably not. LOL Thankfully, Fridays are my half days, then I have the weekend off... so I'll get to play all weekend.

A dress with Castle print....I love this fabric

and the back (my favorite part)

A dress for Hollywood Studios...I tried to match up a strip of fabric with each applique (Toy story fabric with Woody, Einsteins fabric with June, etc)

and back

and my favorite...Pooh...for Crystal Palace

and back

I love them all - I really can't choose.

D~

 

[revrob]

My serger came!!!

And I've used it... and it runs perfectly, and it works, and I am so proud of myself!!!! I am so excited and I love it. I can't wait to finish my next project!

D~ <--- That's all, you can now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

You're so cute! I love to see your excitement! Congratulations on the new baby!

 

[jessica52877]

Thank you for the compliments on the Little Einsteins! I remember planning an outfit I was going to make for Dallas with Leo and Quincy, guess since it has been 5 years and he is 8 1/2 he won't be wanting one now! LOL!

Ahhhhh! Can I ask where you got the Einsteins designs? I looked all over for them when I did the HS dress posted above but couldn't find them.

I did them by hand. No design needed! I am not a good machine babysitter. I don't know why but I just cannot sit there and if I get up the machine will do something!!

My serger came!!!

And I've used it... and it runs perfectly, and it works, and I am so proud of myself!!!! I am so excited and I love it. I can't wait to finish my next project!

D~ <--- That's all, you can now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

Woo hoo! Glad you are loving it!

You're so cute! I love to see your excitement! Congratulations on the new baby!

This was so funny to read!

OK, girls, I need some advice...just looked online to see if there was anything about the drowning victim and there was...he did not make it, soooo I dont want to tell my son until he gets home (well I dont really want to tell him then either) but the family may have some recourse against the lifeguards as they did nothing to help the man or call 911, so once my son gets home and I can confirm the details that he called 911 and that the lifeguards took it as a joke, what would you all do? would you tell the family so they may be able to take action against them? the bad part is he was one of 3 drownings yesterday and 2 were from indiana (where we live)

Your son IS a hero! No matter the outcome, he did all he could do! I am so proud of him and of you for raising such a great child! I am so sad to hear of the outcome. I am sure he will ask if he hasn't found out already and am so sorry of the news he'll have to hear. He did his best!

I don't really have any advice as to what to do. Hugs to you and your son.

 

[GlassSlippers]

My serger came!!!

And I've used it... and it runs perfectly, and it works, and I am so proud of myself!!!! I am so excited and I love it. I can't wait to finish my next project!

D~ <--- That's all, you can now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

Woo Hoo!!! Have fun with your new friend!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[PurpleEars]

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Both of the outfits look great! I will have to try shirring one of these days.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

Very cute shirt.

Thank you so much for offering to send the file, but I don't have an embroidery machine (though my mind keeps thinking I might NEED one). I would just use your idea of the Mickey head flower to paint on either luggage tags or a square for patchwork skirts. I hand applique large items, but this would require fabric paint. On some patchwork skirts I've done I mix some hand applique with some painting and I think they turn out pretty cute. Thanks again

Let me know if (when?) you get an embroidery machine and want that file. Perhaps by then I will finally get the file tweaked to my liking (since I hardly have time to play with digitizing these days - my craft time are spent on doing BG's)

I was going to post this the other night but never got around to doing it. Nothing special but a super cute set of things for the DD's 3rd birthday. They are going to make such a cute family!

Great job on the outfits!

OK, girls, I need some advice...just looked online to see if there was anything about the drowning victim and there was...he did not make it, soooo I dont want to tell my son until he gets home (well I dont really want to tell him then either) but the family may have some recourse against the lifeguards as they did nothing to help the man or call 911, so once my son gets home and I can confirm the details that he called 911 and that the lifeguards took it as a joke, what would you all do? would you tell the family so they may be able to take action against them? the bad part is he was one of 3 drownings yesterday and 2 were from indiana (where we live)

I saw your first post about your son's efforts last night. Your son has done everything he could for this man. I hope he will realize that he will bring comfort to the man's family by doing what he did. I don't have any suggestions, just want to say I will be praying for him and also for this victim's family.

I have been trying to stay off of the computer at night so that I can get all of my sewing orders done. I have only been getting on at work during the day...that way I get paid to be on the computer (tee hee...prob not this site though).

Anyway, I love everything that has been posted lately....way TMTQ but I have been trying to post a little each day. I just can't pass up telling someone when I think they have done an incredible job. So much talent!

I finished a few dresses (customer orders) that I can post now.

A dress with Castle print....I love this fabric

and the back (my favorite part)

A dress for Hollywood Studios...I tried to match up a strip of fabric with each applique (Toy story fabric with Woody, Einsteins fabric with June, etc)

and back

and my favorite...Pooh...for Crystal Palace

and back

All of them look beautiful. It is hard for me to choose which one I like the most!

My serger came!!!
And I've used it... and it runs perfectly, and it works, and I am so proud of myself!!!! I am so excited and I love it. I can't wait to finish my next project!

D~ <--- That's all, you can now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

Congrats on your serger! I can't wait to see what you make with the help of your serger!

I think I lost a quote somewhere about ruffling foot vs. gathering foot. A ruffling foot is much more useful because you can adjust the ruffling depth, frequency, etc. The gathering foot only has one setting. In terms of the ruffling foot slipping - I am curious to see if someone has any suggestions. I have that problem on my sewing machine but not my embroidery machine. Mind you, my sewing machine has issues (at least the timing is off) - I just don't see the point of taking it to the shop to get it fixed when it is probably going to cost close to what I originally paid for it.

 

[aimeeg]

I just used those Carla C directions for the doll version and added it to a portrait peasant dress for a Big Give. The directions sound weird to sew a long L shaped line onto a rectangle to make the peplums but I think it came out looking pretty good.

My DD4 just said . . . "Wait! Stop! Go Back! I need this!!!!! Can you make me this??? I want this exact dress. Oh please, Mommy, please!!!" This was just after she said to me, "Mommy, I just can't go to bed because I want to be with you because you are so pretty." LOL!!!

 

[aimeeg]

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

I really love the first floral fabric you used. I keep loving it more and more when I see it quoted. Where did you get it?

 

[billwendy]

Anita - 'LOVE those dresses!!!

Jessica - I still love little einsteins!! my neices and nephew are moving on to Phineas and Ferb now.... I like them too, but still love ROCKET!!!!

I need help with 3 things....

1. Could anyone with a BIG HOOP help me with a special shirt for Kaleb's Big Give? I had a grand idea, and its not working out with my multipositional hoop - i already have the design ( its a Heather sue special) that was supposed to match with Zoe's easter dress and the boys easter shirts...???PRetty Please? I'll owe ya!!!

2. Would any one be willing to do make a floppy bucket hat for baby Hannah's big give? mom said its hard to find hats to fit her because her head is a little large (she wont wear big kid ball caps or anything).

3. Pray that my time off for Camp Promise would be approved!!! 2 other OT's asked for the same time off, and they said only 2 of us can be off at the same time!!! Im really really worried!!!! I know God will take care of something somehow, but EEKS!!!