Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

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OK...seems I am always on here to ask for help lately...I promise to remedy that..


Lately, I CAN NOT get my files to transfer over to my thumb drive. The only thing different since this problem started is...I downloaded a free trial of Embird. Now, part of me is saying that has to be it...but the other part of me can not for the life of me figure out HOW that can be it...

Any suggestions? Ideas? Comments? Complaints? All of my shirts are sitting here in my laptop and none are in my thumbdrives....yes, as in numerous. Even tried a new one...no luck!


I think I need a nap!


Nini

Sorry I can't help you. Didn't someone else just post last week that she lost all her extensions on her files and could not get them to read on her machine too.

 

[cajunfan]

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

 

[weluvdizne]

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

I love him! He's so super cute!!! What's his name?

 

[mkwj]

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

 

[cogero]

Having been inspired by sewing rooms that I've seen here, I finally got off my butt and put together a sewing room. I had so much stuff from two or three other rooms that it totally filled up one room. Then I decorated in my favorite Wicked/Wizard of Oz theme. Hope you enjoy!

I am in love with your sewing room especially the color.

ok Ill try this again...

Here is my sewing area. I described everything on previous post, but picts werent working, so I wont go into great detail this post.

Here is the Little Mermaid dress I made her.

And the little shorts I made her, I have a tank top that I will sew a mickey head on front with same material. Of course, this is for Animal Kingdom!

Everything is great.

Finally have something to share....

These are the easy fit shorts and the patchwork bucket hat I have been working on. The shorts took me 30 minutes and only because the hem was too big for my short child and I had to refold them to 1 1/2 inches instead of 2 1/2 inches! (The shirt is from Old NAvy)

And because she loves our puppy....

And here are some crayon totes I made for my preschool class. The parents and kids loved them!

So very cute. Love the crayon totes. I should try making a bucket hat my DD loves hats.

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

I adore your elephant.

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

I still have not made a pillow case dress. Though my daughter has asked for me to make her one as a top.

The apron dress is really adorable.

 

[teresajoy]

This really makes me want to go to Chicago. We haven't taken our girls to the store in a few years and would really love to take them again soon now that they are a little older. We usually take the train, but even a day trip to Chicago is NOT cheap!!!
Check out my ticker! I'll have to post pics of the shirts I made my girls to announce to others when I get a good pic.

I have never taken the train to Chicago, but my parents did a few months ago (from Michigan City). They really enjoyed it, so I'd like to try it sometime! I love the AG store in Chicago! I've never been to another one, but I love that one!

I saw your ticker before reading your post and wondered how in the world I missed that before! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!! Will you go the BC hospital?

Ladies, you will be so proud of me.

I did my first pair of easy-fits yesterday. It only took me 8 hours start to finish. Of course, that included breaks to feed children, the baby flipping herself out of the bouncy seat next to my table and needing to be comforted, DD "helping" me while I was winding my bobbin, spilled pins on the floor (don't worry, baby wasn't in the room at the time), and keeping DD from touching everything on the table while I was sewing.

Ok, so I skew the average a little bit. But from the point where I printed off the pattern, cut it, cut the fabric, and sewed, it was probably an hour total.

Here were the results. I'm going to pair them with a white tshirt with a mickey head appliqued from the same fabric. DD loves them, and is anxiously awaiting her "Punzel" dress.

Totally adorable!!!! Only 8 hours with all those interuptions? not bad!

I may hold the title for longest time to complete a pair of Easy Fits. I think I got the pattern 15 months ago and have yet to finish a pair.

You win!

Gathering foot sounds very useful and time-saving, and yes I do remember the dress. I know what you mean about burning your hand trying to press tiny edges.

From time to time I go back to the bookmarks, partly because my interests change and partly because I'm always finding somethng new.



I finished a pillowcase dress for Ginger and I finally made a stripwork jumper with all the velcro where it should be. Photos are coming.

I like to look at them too! I'm always finding things I forgot I put there!

Ginger is very well dressed!

I can't quote much, cause I am in Rome on vacation, but I am trying to browse daily. But I just wanted to ask if you had seen the Oliver and s free ruffle halter pattern. I'm pretty sure it goes up to larger sizes and it is FREE. Just google Oliver and s halter.

I also loved the little girlie cars bowling shirt, and the rapunzel dress (how is 1 dress for 3 girls working out?)

ROME!!!! How exciting! I hope you are having a great time!

OMGoodness! This sounds very similar to my sewing experiences! DH always asks how long it took me to make something and I always have to answer with.... "Well if you add in the time it took me to prepare meals, break up fights, help dress the AG dolls, help to get the wii remotes back on track, go outside to play for a bit??? Um yeah I guess it pretty much took 8 days!" Your pants look fantastic! I love that fabric and the Mickey shirt sounds darling!

Pants detail. This was a first for me but I think they turned out pretty cute! The pattern I used for the ruffles was supposed to be done on store bought pants, but I really wanted to make my own so I just winged it.

I am so overwhelmed by the patterns from that book I don't even know where to begin! The first thing I would like to try is the insa skirt but how do I trace the pattern?

Jeana

I love the ruffley pants!!!

I have tried using a roll of something I got at Lowe's, I think it was called soil separator. I have had fairly good success with it, but it is very thing and kind of sticks to everything.

Well, here they are. I haven't finished the roll up sides yet, because I don't have any buttons that I like with the fabric enough. But, they are marked and ready. . I'll post details of that when I get it done.

DS response when trying them on? "Are these my roll up pants? You did it, Mommy!".

Be back tonight to quote.

Your son is tooo cute!!! The pants turned out great.

Well, Ii didn't get to sew yesterday as planned. Made an unexpected trip to my sister's house. She wanted to borrow some thread. I got a huge bag of fabric paint she no longer wants and some fresh rhubarb from her garden in exchange. I sure came out way ahead on that deal.

Anyway, I finally uploaded pix of my first pair of easy fits. Not sure how long it took, because I was tending to my baby at the same time and such.

Also, here is a SS stripwork that I made my dd for our trip. Hand appliqued MM head.

Have a want list going, and on it is a serger and an embroidery machine. However, the mom of 3 prevailed today, and we bought a new dishwasher instead! Can't wait til it gets here on Saturday. I've been handwashing dishes for 2 years now.

The shorts turned out great!!

I LOVE the dress! I love the hot pink!

Thank you to all who commented on my shirts and your concern for my Ryan's eye. He's doing much better today, but he will be a happy camper once he doesn't have to do the drops and salve any more.

I'm so glad to hear he is doing better!

Having been inspired by sewing rooms that I've seen here, I finally got off my butt and put together a sewing room. I had so much stuff from two or three other rooms that it totally filled up one room. Then I decorated in my favorite Wicked/Wizard of Oz theme. Hope you enjoy!

Those are my machines!!!! That's a Rose, right? Can you use the card reader that came with it? My cousin gave me her machine, and I cant get the card reader to work with my computer.

The room looks great!

ok Ill try this again...

Here is my sewing area. I described everything on previous post, but picts werent working, so I wont go into great detail this post.


Here is the Little Mermaid dress I made her.

Your daughter is so cute!!! She reminds me of Snubie's daughter! The dress is really cute!

Finally have something to share....

These are the easy fit shorts and the patchwork bucket hat I have been working on. The shorts took me 30 minutes and only because the hem was too big for my short child and I had to refold them to 1 1/2 inches instead of 2 1/2 inches! (The shirt is from Old NAvy)
And because she loves our puppy....

And here are some crayon totes I made for my preschool class. The parents and kids loved them!

Sarah Beth is so cuete! She looks so cute in her new outfit!
Theose crayon totes are really neat, what pattern did you use?

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

Lynn

WOW!!! That really is cute!!! Victoria did a great job on that!

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

Your daughter is gorgeous!!!
I love these dresses, they are so lovely.

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

Subbing....trying to make my way from front to back, but now working from back to front!!! Loving all you talented peoples posts!!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Thanks for all the compliments on Sara Beth's outfit and the bags! She has already picked out fabric for another hat. It was so easy to make!

The tute I used for the crayon tute is here: http://www.christynelson.net/category/patterns/coloring-book-and-crayon-tote/

It was so easy! I had an assembly line going. I sewed on the crayon holder part first on to all the bags (this part took the longest), then sewed each bag together. I did all 10 bags in 2 days...and that is with work, and kids!

 

[VBAndrea]

Well, Ii didn't get to sew yesterday as planned. Made an unexpected trip to my sister's house. She wanted to borrow some thread. I got a huge bag of fabric paint she no longer wants and some fresh rhubarb from her garden in exchange. I sure came out way ahead on that deal.

Anyway, I finally uploaded pix of my first pair of easy fits. Not sure how long it took, because I was tending to my baby at the same time and such.

Also, here is a SS stripwork that I made my dd for our trip. Hand appliqued MM head.

Have a want list going, and on it is a serger and an embroidery machine. However, the mom of 3 prevailed today, and we bought a new dishwasher instead! Can't wait til it gets here on Saturday. I've been handwashing dishes for 2 years now.

Great shorts and I love the AK dress. Your by hand is fabulous -- it looks perfect.

Hmm, we need a new stove and microwave and I asked for an embroidery machine for Mother's Day instead. As Teresa told me, where are your priorities! Truth be told, our stove and micro work fine -- we are just switching to stainless so they are mismatched.

ok Ill try this again...

Here is my sewing area. I described everything on previous post, but picts werent working, so I wont go into great detail this post.

Here is the Little Mermaid dress I made her.

And the little shorts I made her, I have a tank top that I will sew a mickey head on front with same material. Of course, this is for Animal Kingdom!

I love your space -- particularly that is looks like there is space! I swear our next house will have an 6th bedroom so I can have my own room. And I see the top to your embroidery machine is left open so it really matches the way mine looks the majority of the time!

The mermaid dress is fantastic and your dd is really pretty I think purple is her color! And very cute shorts -- can't wait to see them paired with the shirt.

Finally have something to share....

These are the easy fit shorts and the patchwork bucket hat I have been working on. The shorts took me 30 minutes and only because the hem was too big for my short child and I had to refold them to 1 1/2 inches instead of 2 1/2 inches! (The shirt is from Old NAvy)

And because she loves our puppy....

And here are some crayon totes I made for my preschool class. The parents and kids loved them!

I can't believe how you were able to take a store bought shirt and make shorts and hat that match so well! What a great fabric find. And your dd looks adorable in the hat. I so wish mine were into hats. I think I will make her a horse one to match the next skirt I'm making her and that might entice her to wear one.

Love the crayon roll ups! Did you buy a pattern or use a tut? If it's a tut could you please share?

OK...seems I am always on here to ask for help lately...I promise to remedy that..


Lately, I CAN NOT get my files to transfer over to my thumb drive. The only thing different since this problem started is...I downloaded a free trial of Embird. Now, part of me is saying that has to be it...but the other part of me can not for the life of me figure out HOW that can be it...

Any suggestions? Ideas? Comments? Complaints? All of my shirts are sitting here in my laptop and none are in my thumbdrives....yes, as in numerous. Even tried a new one...no luck!


I think I need a nap!


Nini

A nap or assisted living....just saying.

This happened to someone else when they tried downloading SEU and that is why I am excessively fearful of trying it! Please post if you figure it out. Have you tried uninstalling Embrid? That would be my only thought but I'm not particularly computer savy.

T-shirts are best bought, in my experience. You can get them cheaper at Target/WalMart than you can buy the fabric.

And my "wish list" includes a serger. One of these days.

I agree -- knit fabric does not come cheap!

I LOVE Carla's Raglan t-shirt pattern! It is SUPER SUPER easy and very quick to make. I have often found knit fabric at Walmart really cheep. It's fun to be able to mix and match fabrics on it too.

Our Walmart stopped carrying knits -- they haven't had them in ages

And Andrea that pj fabric must have looked familiar. Didn't you do a BG with that same fabric.

I think once I got good at the easy fit shorts it probably took me about 30 minutes (not including the cutting time) I think the longest part was ironing the hems.

I did Perrin's BG with that fabric and just a Mickey head on the shirt -- it was my very first applique on a real t-shirt! I love the applique you chose! I might be able to do Easy Fits in 35 minutes not including cutting time, though not sure. Maybe I should start buying better elastic that doesn't roll -- that might save a little time, but I get my elastic at Walmart for really cheap.

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

Cute! I think it's a boy too.

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

What a great pillow case for the dress -- so feminine. My dd would stain something like that in a heartbeat, but yours looks absolutely precious in it.

And I love the apron dress -- I am a sucker for aprons on dresses.

Subbing....trying to make my way from front to back, but now working from back to front!!! Loving all you talented peoples posts!!

Welcome!

 

[DMGeurts]

Peace Love and Blue Jeans! LOL!

On another note my next project is very intimidating to me. Maybe some of you will be able to give me some insight.... I just purchased the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book. After receiving 2 books on different occasions that came to me without the patterns I decided to order somewhere else. Well the book came and it is just lovely! However, I think I was better off without the patterns! LOL! I have never ever not once ever sewn anything from a regular paper pattern. They have all been pdf print your own type things. I am so overwhelmed by the patterns from that book I don't even know where to begin! The first thing I would like to try is the insa skirt but how do I trace the pattern?

Jeana

That outfit is TDF!!! Super cute!

I have that book too... I have yet to make anything out of it. I must find a girl that wants a Feliz - so I can give it a whirl. I've never even taken the patterns out of the envelopes. However, I have read the book cover to cover - and there are so many interesting techniques in there.

Oh, and I plan to pair them with a navy bout shirt w/Buzz appliqué of the same fabric.
Be back tonight to quote.

These turned out so awesome! I love plaid!

Ladies, you will be so proud of me.

These turned out adorable!

I fixed it!I'm a little excited, and three dancing bananas simply wouldn't do it)

I fit the stitch finger back in without a problem. Thanks to all of you that helped me figure that out.

Sewed, and the lower loop thread broke. So, I rethreaded the loop by myself.
Then the tension was off, so I fixed that and now it looks perfect!!!
Now I'm ready to cut out the pants and SEW!!! (can you tell I'm slightly excited???)

Yay!! I am so glad you were able to do it. My thoughts regarding my serger - what good is the machine if I don't know how to fix little things/use it. So, I try really hard to learn as much as I can about my machines and how they work. Maybe that's why I am afraid to ge the PE770 - it's all computerized and if something went wrong, I'd have to pay a fortune to fix it.

Great job though - the sky is the limit now!

Well, Ii didn't get to sew yesterday as planned. Made an unexpected trip to my sister's house. She wanted to borrow some thread. I got a huge bag of fabric paint she no longer wants and some fresh rhubarb from her garden in exchange. I sure came out way ahead on that deal.

Anyway, I finally uploaded pix of my first pair of easy fits. Not sure how long it took, because I was tending to my baby at the same time and such.
Also, here is a SS stripwork that I made my dd for our trip. Hand appliqued MM head.

Have a want list going, and on it is a serger and an embroidery machine. However, the mom of 3 prevailed today, and we bought a new dishwasher instead! Can't wait til it gets here on Saturday. I've been handwashing dishes for 2 years now.

Everything is awesome! Congrats on the new dishwasher - I hand washed for 5 years in our old house (couldn't put one in because of the layout)... I was so happy to have one when we bought this house!

Having been inspired by sewing rooms that I've seen here, I finally got off my butt and put together a sewing room. I had so much stuff from two or three other rooms that it totally filled up one room. Then I decorated in my favorite Wicked/Wizard of Oz theme. Hope you enjoy!

I love it! Isn't it awesome to have your own contained space??? The only part I am having a hard time with, is that I am tucked in a corner room - upstairs - so I am no longer a "part of the action"... Oh well, at least I don't have to clean up anymore. LOL Congratulations - you did a great job organizing!

Oh and I almost forgot to add... I LOVE your antique machine... do you use it to sew?

ok Ill try this again...

Here is my sewing area. I described everything on previous post, but picts werent working, so I wont go into great detail this post.

Here is the Little Mermaid dress I made her.

Your sewing room looks awesome! And I love the mermaid dress and shorts - great job!

And because she loves our puppy....

And here are some crayon totes I made for my preschool class. The parents and kids loved them!

Great job on everything! Love the crayon totes and bucket hat!

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

Super cute! I love the fabric!

Subbing....trying to make my way from front to back, but now working from back to front!!! Loving all you talented peoples posts!!

Welcome!!

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

I finally got to show Victoria this post this morning... You made her day Lynn - she is so happy that you got him (she thinks he's a him too) and that you like him.

I adore your elephant.

WOW!!! That really is cute!!! Victoria did a great job on that!

Cute! I think it's a boy too.

Victoria says "thank you" to everyone else. She is so glad that you all like her elephant. That was the first time she did everything on her own.

Well - "Patience" is starting to make me live up to her name. LOL Josh got her entirely rewired last night (yay - she's no longer a fire hazard). I got her all oiled up - she is still as smooth as butter. I still have the hand wheel off and the worm gear exposed, because I need to run to town today and get some "Singer lubrication" - not oil. I've been looking for a few days at several places - and they are all either out of it, or don't carry it. So, I am going to have to dig deeper. Otherwise - several places have said that Vaseline is an alternative. Josh is also going to polish up her silver pieces. Then my parts order came yesterday, with her new tension parts (I love that all of her pieces are still readily available in sewing shops and online)... so once Josh gets her polished up, I can put her all back together - and I should have her up an running b the end of today.

I just want to tell everyone - if you ever decide to get an antique or vintage machine (or have one already) - it's most important that you update the wiring. There's wiring you can see easily (from the machine to the pedal and wall),but there's other wiring that isn't as easy to see (sometimes you have to take off covers) - and that wiring is very hazardous if not replaced - not only as a fire hazard but as an electrocution hazard - since these machines are not grounded and are metal - YOU are the ground. So. please, if you have one of these machines or plan to get one, make sure that you have someone around who is wiring knowledgeable. Here's an awesome website with TONS of info: http://blog.sew-classic.com/categories/Sewing Machine Repair.aspx

D~ <---- stepping off of her box now.

 

[cogero]

I took today off from work. Dd finishes school today we are spending the day together I am hoping to have time to sew something and cut out another pair of easy fits. I also need to do a matching shirt

 

[DMGeurts]

Oooh - I forgot to show the dress I made yesterday.

Our little next door neighbor turned 8 yesterday... Well, months ago, she'd begged for one of my dresses for her AG dolls - and I replied "maybe for your birthday"... Then yesterday, I realized it was her birthday - and I'd never made her dress. So, at 5am, I was cutting out pattern pieces... put in a full day at work, came immediately home, and made the dress - applique and all.

I love how it turned out! Our neighbor girl spent the whole day fishing with her family and didn't get home until late, so I didn't get to give this to her, I will make sure she gets it today.

Modeled for you by Peg-Leg Annie:

Now, I better get to town. Since I live in MN, and our government is facing a shut down in a few days - I need to get my tabs for my van and my fishing license - our I'll be very illegal fishing over 4th of July and driving thereafter.

D~

 

[love to stitch]

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

He is adorable!

I finally got some pictures. I really need to start taking them with my good camera and not my phone. It is just so much easier.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

The dresses are very pretty and your daughter really looks happy with them.

 

[love to stitch]

Oooh - I forgot to show the dress I made yesterday.

Our little next door neighbor turned 8 yesterday... Well, months ago, she'd begged for one of my dresses for her AG dolls - and I replied "maybe for your birthday"... Then yesterday, I realized it was her birthday - and I'd never made her dress. So, at 5am, I was cutting out pattern pieces... put in a full day at work, came immediately home, and made the dress - applique and all.

I love how it turned out! Our neighbor girl spent the whole day fishing with her family and didn't get home until late, so I didn't get to give this to her, I will make sure she gets it today.

Modeled for you by Peg-Leg Annie:

Now, I better get to town. Since I live in MN, and our government is facing a shut down in a few days - I need to get my tabs for my van and my fishing license - our I'll be very illegal fishing over 4th of July and driving thereafter.

D~

That is an adorable dress! Your little friend is going to love it.

 

[Darragh]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your sewing room and all the space you have to sew. Everyone is making me jelous with their awesome rooms. I noticed too that you have a vintage machine like D. .

Thanks so much! I'm totally in love with my new space.

Those are my machines!!!! That's a Rose, right? Can you use the card reader that came with it? My cousin gave me her machine, and I cant get the card reader to work with my computer.

The room looks great!

Thanks! Its actually a Lilly. I bought it with the "intention" of eventually trading it in and upgrading to a Rose. As you can see, that never happened. Now I'm glad that I didn't so that I can have a dedicated embroidery machine and still be sewing on the Lilly.

That outfit is TDF!!! Super cute!



Yay!! I am so glad you were able to do it. My thoughts regarding my serger - what good is the machine if I don't know how to fix little things/use it. So, I try really hard to learn as much as I can about my machines and how they work. Maybe that's why I am afraid to ge the PE770 - it's all computerized and if something went wrong, I'd have to pay a fortune to fix it.

Great job though - the sky is the limit now!


I love it! Isn't it awesome to have your own contained space??? The only part I am having a hard time with, is that I am tucked in a corner room - upstairs - so I am no longer a "part of the action"... Oh well, at least I don't have to clean up anymore. LOL Congratulations - you did a great job organizing!

Oh and I almost forgot to add... I LOVE your antique machine... do you use it to sew?


I just want to tell everyone - if you ever decide to get an antique or vintage machine (or have one already) - it's most important that you update the wiring. There's wiring you can see easily (from the machine to the pedal and wall),but there's other wiring that isn't as easy to see (sometimes you have to take off covers) - and that wiring is very hazardous if not replaced - not only as a fire hazard but as an electrocution hazard - since these machines are not grounded and are metal - YOU are the ground. So. please, if you have one of these machines or plan to get one, make sure that you have someone around who is wiring knowledgeable. Here's an awesome website with TONS of info: http://blog.sew-classic.com/categories/Sewing Machine Repair.aspx

D~ <---- stepping off of her box now.

No worries about that! I bought it at a flea market years ago just because I liked the looks of it but I've never even plugged it in! There's another oldie on the other side of the room that I bought just so I could have the cabinet. Its never been plugged in either.

BTW: I think if you've got the patience to mess with a mechanical to get it running again then you'd have the patience also to mess with a computerized machined. My PE770 has had major problems three times in the last six months and I just keep working at it, calling the sewing machine repair shop and asking questions here and each time I was able to get it back up and running. Prior to that, I was always intimidated by the computer machines! (Disclaimer: I do know my limitations and only attempt surface repairs)

 

[micksmoma]

I love the pillowcase dress and all of the AG creations and everything else. I even have a daughter that has bought a sewing machine since I got her to look at this site. She was coming over today to make some shorts with her new machine but has canceled because of the weather. This is my first attempt at a quilt. Thanks to Heather Sue for the great ladybug applique. My daughter wanted ladybugs so this is what I did. The new baby will be named after my mother and her favorite color was red so that made the ladybug choice even more special.

 

[miprender]

Well DD has her first sewing class today at Joanne's. She will be making a pillow case and she can't wait. She really wants to start making her own AG dresses.

So today I received a very special package.

I loved D's elephant pin cusion so much....

Miss Victoria allowed me to purchase one of her beautiful and fun creations! I asked her to pick the colors and this what arrived today:

I LOVE HIM!! (I don't know why I think it is a boy)

Thank you so much Victoria! You did a FANTASTIC job!

Lynn

OMG that is too cute. Victoria you did another awesome job.

This was first pillowcase dress I have made. The front needs to be scrunched more, but my dd was ready to go.

This is the apron knot dress. I found this material in a shop in Nashville. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do with it, but I love it on this dress.

WOW beautiful dresses. Did you applique the bottom of the pillow case dress too.

I did Perrin's BG with that fabric and just a Mickey head on the shirt -- it was my very first applique on a real t-shirt! I love the applique you chose! I might be able to do Easy Fits in 35 minutes not including cutting time, though not sure. Maybe I should start buying better elastic that doesn't roll -- that might save a little time, but I get my elastic at Walmart for really cheap.

I get my elastic at Joannes and then use my 40% coupon. So 3/4 non roll usually costs about $.50 a yard.

Oooh - I forgot to show the dress I made yesterday.

Modeled for you by Peg-Leg Annie:

Now, I better get to town. Since I live in MN, and our government is facing a shut down in a few days - I need to get my tabs for my van and my fishing license - our I'll be very illegal fishing over 4th of July and driving thereafter.

D~

I love the Goofy applique. Your hand appliques are just awesome.

 

[miprender]

Thanks for all the compliments on Sara Beth's outfit and the bags! She has already picked out fabric for another hat. It was so easy to make!

The tute I used for the crayon tute is here: http://www.christynelson.net/category/patterns/coloring-book-and-crayon-tote/

It was so easy! I had an assembly line going. I sewed on the crayon holder part first on to all the bags (this part took the longest), then sewed each bag together. I did all 10 bags in 2 days...and that is with work, and kids!

Thanks for the link. Also thanks for the other link you posted on FB. They had alot of cute free patterns.

Here is what Nicole posted on FB: http://theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com/p/tutorials_06.html

Oh I love the lady bugs too. What a gorgeous quilt.

 

[DMGeurts]

I love the pillowcase dress and all of the AG creations and everything else.

This turned out so cute! It's so "ladybuggy"

Well DD has her first sewing class today at Joanne's. She will be making a pillow case and she can't wait. She really wants to start making her own AG dresses.

Awww... I hope she loves it! And I can't wait to see all the AG outfits she makes!

FYI - the dress I made above was a free pattern available for download here: http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2010/08/popover-doll-dress-free-downloadable-pattern.html

FWIW... it's not an easy pattern - so it shouldn't be her first... the strap directions are difficult to decipher in my opinon - but the rest of it is pretty easy. I've made this dress twice - and the end result is supurb - fit is fantastic!

OMG that is too cute. Victoria you did another awesome job.

She went back to bed - LOL - but I'll be sure she sees your comment - and I am sure she'll say thank you.

I love the Goofy applique. Your hand appliques are just awesome.

Thank you! But there are so many people here that do AWESOME hand appliques - so I am just following them. LOL

D~ <--- who really needs to get to town and home again.

 

[VBAndrea]

QUESTION

What "value" are you all applying to the pillow cases for GKTW? Some fabric I get on sale, some I don't, and does value mean sale price or regular price? I don't want to go overboard in my value but I don't feel I should sell myself short -- I am quite sure these are tax deductible -- do I hav eot add all my receipts up exactly or can I guesstimate? Feel free to PM me if you care to let me know what you submitted for value for your cases. Thanks