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

[harleykarolynmom]

i am trying to post these pic if anyone has any advice on working this machine I would appriciate it

 

[harleykarolynmom]

 

[DMGeurts]

Can I come to the lake too? Do you have a lake house? I love that stone walkway.

My in-laws have the lake house, it's been in DH's family since 1943... they currently live out of state, so we are able to use it a little more frequently. I love the stone walkway too - it's very pretty - they have spent the last 6 years building the new lake house (after taking down the old one that was in much need of repair) - and it officially opened in 2010. We are very fortunate to have a place to go and relax. This is also the first time we have ever had internet here.

OK, regarding the feet, week 19 does me no good. It's flip flop season right now and my heels could really use some spiffying up. Could we do it sooner? And you also inquired about feet for upcoming projects -- I use my right foot for my sewing machine pedal.

Fine, you can work ahead if you need to... but don't give all the answers away while we are still learning.

If Greyhound isn't dooing $49 fares to anywhere just get her part way home. Send her to Chicago and she can hitch hike the reat of the way home. She won't have any money -- she will have spent it all getting your address.

ROFL... I"m still waiting for her to show up. She's probably at my house right now, working on Patience.

Oh, and I've been meaning to tell you, I made a pincushion. I'm not overly happy with how it turned out, but it serves it purpose. I will take a pic of it whenever I get around to taking pj pics that I've made recently.

Yay - I can't wait to see.

How's the fishing? I just let my dh do all the work. He sets everything up and puts the bait on. I cast and reel in and then he has the duty of taking the fish off the hook, cleaning it and cooking it. I guess I'm a prissy fisherwoman.

So far, fishing isn't all that great. We went to put the boat in the lake this morning, and I noticed that the tabs expired in 2010 - and the State of MN is in the middle of a shutdown... so we can't put the boat in the water until we can get tabs - which may not be this trip.

Good to know. Look for me at the lake later this afternoon.

I've been watching for you... are you coming or what? I'll bet you're at my house, sewing away on Patience.


Everything is just so great!! Thank you for sharing.

Okay ... as promised!

The boys in their patriotic red, white & blue pants:

That was a good shot of the pants, but this is the best shot of the two of them:

And I just have to share these two:
The boys with their cousins, Lily & Ellie:

And a somewhat decent family shot of the four of us:

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

Super duper cute!!!!! What a great family pic you all make - those boys are just adorable in their new duds!

D~

 

[harleykarolynmom]

 

[DMGeurts]

OMG!!! I love that machine!

Does she sew? DO you know the model #? I initially thought she was a 400 series, but now I don't think so.

If she sews - I bet she'll sew through metal! And if you decide to restore her and clean her up - I bet she will really shine. Her head looks like it's in magnificant shape.

If you are looking for a value on her - she is only worth what someone else is willing to pay. Unfortunately, vintage machines are a dime a dozen. There are a lot of people that truly enjoy sewing on them (me) there are a lot more that prefer new machines, and still more that consider them garbage and throw them to the curb.

Here's a great website for restoring old machines... This woman is just a whiz and her site helped me a great deal when I was restoring Patience. If you read back to last week - you can probably find some of my posts here regarding her.

http://www.sew-classic.com/

Good luck, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I don't have a lot of info with me right now, but I can help out once I return home.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

Actually, it looks like the precursor to the Singer Rocketeer... A machine I would love to own one day (and also a black 301) - I have a few minutes, so I'll try to help you out with some info to get you started. Do you have a manual?

Actually, I found it... it's a Singer 328k

Here's a website with a photo of one that's been fully restored - gorgeous! She has some fabulous machines, including the black 301 that I want next.

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

D~

 

[StarTunnel]

The froggy baby toy is done! Flippers are hard to hem.

 

[Clio]

An update on my Walmart's fabric department. We started selling fabric today. Since I work in a nearby department, I was told that I'd have to learn to cut fabric , too. Don't they realize how dangerous this is? I'll never get out of there without buying more.

I'd just about given up on my 1979 era Kenmore sewimg machine. It had forgotten how to do any stitch other than straight. Saturday I cleaned it and played with the dials and now it's working again ! My other machine is a Singer Golden Touch and Sew. It's a good machine but some of the gears are nylon and tend to wear out after time.

Liz

 

[cogero]

home from my parents where I spent the 4th with the kids. DH had to go to work OT as extra police security at the Fireworks then he has to work tonite. I am debating going to work on something but I got a tad too much sun so I am not really sure I want to.

I wind my own bobbins. I use whatever I buy at my local brother dealer.

 

[cogero]

A couple things to share.

I finished DDs ruffled shorts, these were a pair of jeans with a hole in the knee.

Here is DS toy story outfit for our trip.

I am now saving some scraps for AG clothes. I had dd read the easy fit instructions today.

 

[ncmomof2]

I finished my DD birthday dress today. The pattern is Miley from Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops. Someone on here posted a dress, so I bought the pattern that day I don't think it is a beginner pattern like it says but I got it done. I like it, and so does DD! Now I need to figure out how to use this for our DW trip coming up. I need to start sewing for that!

 

[VBAndrea]

Thank you ladies so very much. I actually got a Minnie Mouse head to stitch out. It's not perfect but it's my first. YAY! I'm so excited. Thank God for being married to a geek... he helps me on the computer stuff but Nini that info really helped!


So that makes me ask a question on top of a question: Are you only suppose to use the Brother bobbin thread that came with the machine like Andrea asked? Or like with regular machines you match your bobbin to your thread... cuz I wind my own too, matching colors. I know that sounds like a ridiculously newbie question but I'd rather know than be doing things wrong.

Also, my appliques seem to be "holey" like there's a lot of space between the fabric and the thread.... is that normal or does it have something to do with the type of needle/thread/fabric/stabilizer I'm using? It was much worse on my machine designs than my minnie head.

You ladies are just so sweet to help out with all these questions.. I hope y'all know you don't go unappreciated.

None of my appliques turn out holey. I see Nini mentioned it might be your bobbin thread. All I've used is the thread that came with the machines for the bobbins, except once I accidentally grabbed a spool of white sulky thread to use and it worked fine, but Sulky isn't the cheapest. I guess I need to figure out who sells the Brother stuff b/c I've wound several bobbins myself and only one went askew.

Okay ... as promised!

The boys in their patriotic red, white & blue pants:

That was a good shot of the pants, but this is the best shot of the two of them:

And I just have to share these two:
The boys with their cousins, Lily & Ellie:

And a somewhat decent family shot of the four of us:

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

Oozing cuteness!!!! I love all the photos. Your boys are so adorable. OK, this pic of you looks totally different than the last ones. Your hair looked much darker in the circle skirt photos and here it looks like Phalen's (Phalen is your oldest, correct??). And now that you have it down I can see it is not completely straight. Anyhoo, love the pics with the cousins -- their hair is so cute too. And adore your family photo!

An update on my Walmart's fabric department. We started selling fabric today. Since I work in a nearby department, I was told that I'd have to learn to cut fabric , too. Don't they realize how dangerous this is? I'll never get out of there without buying more.

I'd just about given up on my 1979 era Kenmore sewimg machine. It had forgotten how to do any stitch other than straight. Saturday I cleaned it and played with the dials and now it's working again ! My other machine is a Singer Golden Touch and Sew. It's a good machine but some of the gears are nylon and tend to wear out after time.

Liz

Cool that you work there! Maybe you can make some accidental cuts if you want some better discounts -- remnant what you cut wrong!

A couple things to share.

I finished DDs ruffled shorts, these were a pair of jeans with a hole in the knee.

Here is DS toy story outfit for our trip.

I am now saving some scraps for AG clothes. I had dd read the easy fit instructions today.

I love the fabric you used for the ruffles. OK, I've told you before and you did not listen, so now I must reprimand you:
BIGGER PICTURES PLEASE!!!

I finished my DD birthday dress today. The pattern is Miley from Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops. Someone on here posted a dress, so I bought the pattern that day I don't think it is a beginner pattern like it says but I got it done. I like it, and so does DD! Now I need to figure out how to use this for our DW trip coming up. I need to start sewing for that!

So pretty!!! I'm going to have to see what size that pattern goes to -- I really like it.

 

[micki1881]

Happy 4th Of July
Hope everyone had a great holiday

 

[mphalens]

Oooh! That looks like a great old machine ... Mine has the model number on that roundish "sticker" down on the right ...
Does it work? Are you planning to restore it?

My in-laws have the lake house, it's been in DH's family since 1943... they currently live out of state, so we are able to use it a little more frequently. I love the stone walkway too - it's very pretty - they have spent the last 6 years building the new lake house (after taking down the old one that was in much need of repair) - and it officially opened in 2010. We are very fortunate to have a place to go and relax. This is also the first time we have ever had internet here.

Fine, you can work ahead if you need to... but don't give all the answers away while we are still learning.



ROFL... I"m still waiting for her to show up. She's probably at my house right now, working on Patience.



Yay - I can't wait to see.



So far, fishing isn't all that great. We went to put the boat in the lake this morning, and I noticed that the tabs expired in 2010 - and the State of MN is in the middle of a shutdown... so we can't put the boat in the water until we can get tabs - which may not be this trip.


I've been watching for you... are you coming or what? I'll bet you're at my house, sewing away on Patience.



Everything is just so great!! Thank you for sharing.



Super duper cute!!!!! What a great family pic you all make - those boys are just adorable in their new duds!

D~

Lucky you about the lake house privileges! But that stinks about the boat I hope you don't get home to find a 3 bear situation though ... Patience & her brothers all worn out and Cheryl asleep in a bed

Thanks for the compliments! It's rare that I'm NOT behind the camera but I've tried to learn to hand it over and have someone take a shot of the four of us now and then (otherwise I don't get any family pics) ...

An update on my Walmart's fabric department. We started selling fabric today. Since I work in a nearby department, I was told that I'd have to learn to cut fabric , too. Don't they realize how dangerous this is? I'll never get out of there without buying more.

I'd just about given up on my 1979 era Kenmore sewimg machine. It had forgotten how to do any stitch other than straight. Saturday I cleaned it and played with the dials and now it's working again ! My other machine is a Singer Golden Touch and Sew. It's a good machine but some of the gears are nylon and tend to wear out after time.

Liz

Oooh! I'd be in BIG trouble if I worked there too ... I don't think I could ever work in a fabric or craft store ... I'd never bring home a paycheck! And Yay! for cleaning your machine and getting it running again!!! It's amazing what cleaning it can do!

Actually, it looks like the precursor to the Singer Rocketeer... A machine I would love to own one day (and also a black 301) - I have a few minutes, so I'll try to help you out with some info to get you started. Do you have a manual?

Actually, I found it... it's a Singer 328k

Here's a website with a photo of one that's been fully restored - gorgeous! She has some fabulous machines, including the black 301 that I want next.

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

D~

You rock! Of course now I'm going to have to go read all about it ...

A couple things to share.

I finished DDs ruffled shorts, these were a pair of jeans with a hole in the knee.

Here is DS toy story outfit for our trip.

I am now saving some scraps for AG clothes. I had dd read the easy fit instructions today.

LOVE the ruffle jean shorts!!! And the Buzz outfit!!! I totally told my mom today that I think I might take one of my AG dolls home with me this time since all of Carla C's patterns seem to come with AG patterns ...

I finished my DD birthday dress today. The pattern is Miley from Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops. Someone on here posted a dress, so I bought the pattern that day I don't think it is a beginner pattern like it says but I got it done. I like it, and so does DD! Now I need to figure out how to use this for our DW trip coming up. I need to start sewing for that!

SO SO SO adorable!!!! Can we get a close up of the material pattern though? I can't make Disney tie-in suggestions unless I know what it is

Oozing cuteness!!!! I love all the photos. Your boys are so adorable. OK, this pic of you looks totally different than the last ones. Your hair looked much darker in the circle skirt photos and here it looks like Phalen's (Phalen is your oldest, correct??). And now that you have it down I can see it is not completely straight. Anyhoo, love the pics with the cousins -- their hair is so cute too. And adore your family photo!

LOL - the picture taken of me in the skirt was POOR lighting combined with it being taken on my iphone ... My natural color is pretty close to Phalen's ... but I dyed it in the middle of May and went BROWN with golden highlights ... it's faded out to almost my natural color again (but still has highlights) ... I'm trying to decide what to do with it ... I LOVED being a brunette but the girl I had cut & color it left the salon and I don't know if I want to keep going there ... they seem to be losing people left and right lately ...


We just got home from a busy afternoon ... we rode bikes 3+ miles each way to the beach and back (took a run in the bay water while we were there) ... then jumped into dry clothes and into the cars to go watch fireworks ... We're leaving to head back to NC tomorrow and I haven't packed a thing!!! Looks like we'll be leaving tomorrow night and driving through so I have enough time to pack tomorrow ...

Hope everyone had a safe & happy 4th!

 

[ncmomof2]

SO SO SO adorable!!!! Can we get a close up of the material pattern though? I can't make Disney tie-in suggestions unless I know what it is

Thanks! I meant the pattern, not that dress for our trip. This one has cupcakes for her birthday. I am going to so something with dots for disney. I think I will use the mickey comic fabric for the godets.

 

[MaeB]

Actually, it looks like the precursor to the Singer Rocketeer... A machine I would love to own one day (and also a black 301) - I have a few minutes, so I'll try to help you out with some info to get you started. Do you have a manual?

Actually, I found it... it's a Singer 328k

Here's a website with a photo of one that's been fully restored - gorgeous! She has some fabulous machines, including the black 301 that I want next.

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

D~

D, were you around last summer when I posted the pics of the machine I have? My dad acquired this machine that had been painted and left outside and is in horrible condition. These are the before pictures...last summer I got a fair bit of the paint stripped off but it's still a work in progress. I want to restore at least the wood parts and use it as furniture at some point. It's not electric and uses the big pedal to move the wheels, though, what I'm figuring was a belt to connect the bottom to the actual machine is missing. I doubt I would ever sew on it but it's sure nice to look at!! I do all my sewing on a 70's-tastic White machine.

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

oops double post

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

I love the photo of the boys on the swing, and your skirt turned out great -- the bow is the perfect finishing touch.



"Objection."
"Sustained."

Maybe I've been watching too much of the Casey Anthony trial.




Good to know. Look for me at the lake later this afternoon.





I don't know if I figured it out or the waistband, but I finished it and got Ginger to model it, so photos in my next post. It's definitely a pattern I'd modify slightly if I do it again.



Looks peaceful and inspiring . . . hope you have your designer's notebook handy.



Three things.

1. My grandmother flew for the first time when she was 95 -- from NY to MT.

2. Her real live birth certificate name was Minnie.

3. She lived to be 108.





So many great things. How did it take you so long to find us?

I've been lurking here for about a year and a half,old computer was so slow i just looked & learned,dsil and dd gave me his old computer for my b'day! faster than my old one and so sweet of him { he's new to the family since march! and he's a great dh and stepdad for my dd and her kids1] anyways i finally got the time and computer power to jin in with all of you ladies wonderful work...I've read all the way from page 1 part 1...so i feel like i know you all already! thanks for the warm welcome1 Beth Nanna2Eight

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

I finished my DD birthday dress today. The pattern is Miley from Fairytale Frocks and Lollipops. Someone on here posted a dress, so I bought the pattern that day I don't think it is a beginner pattern like it says but I got it done. I like it, and so does DD! Now I need to figure out how to use this for our DW trip coming up. I need to start sewing for that!

That dres is soooo pretty! can't wait to see how you do a disney version!

 

[harleykarolynmom]

yes I sews at least the little I know how to do I have only sewed the bottom of 2 skirts to make pouches for my fish extender for our cruise. it is a 328k it doesn't have a manual and with me being such a new at sewing it might take a while but i just mentioned to my mom i would like a sewing machine and she went to an auction and got this and the cabinet for $8 with fees and tax so really cant beat it