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

[squirrel]

I'm down to one toilet in the living room now!

My dad came over and put down the new flooring in the daycare bathroom and installed the new low flow toilet. Don't you hate it when you change something in a room and then find more that has to be done? Now the walls look terrible. Can't seem to wash off all the dirty handprints and smuges.

The old daycare toilet has been cleaned really well and will replace the harvest gold toilet in the ensuite bathroom tomorrow.

The last low flow toilet will go in the main bathroom when my dad has time to install more flooring. I also have to buy a new sink and cabinet.

If I stopped going to WDW every year, I could get all the bathrooms done and start on the kitchen.

 

[VBAndrea]

That's a bummer!! If you want, I can pick you up some. I'll have to call the sewing shop to see how much they are since it's been a while since I've been there. I think they are something like $5 a spool.

Hope your machine comes today!! What a fun Mother's Day!

I will likely end up ordering from Marathon as their thread is much less expensive and most people seem happy with them. I have lots of Sulky as well from all the hand appliqueing I've done. We have an embroidery store in the area (which I've never been inside) and I may go see what threads they carry. I'm kind of afraid to go in though -- I will see all the really nice machines and that's probably something I don't need to see!

OK my first Vida. Not that difficult thanks to the great tutorial by Steph (I think that you real name )

the photos I took at home came out awful so this is us on my Mommy day brunch!!

It looks fabulous! I used some of those same prints on Ella's Candyland Vida! I can't see your appliques on the front very well since the sunlight is hitting the dress right there -- I see a tree and possible a bird??? It's so nice that you included pics of you too -- it's easier for me to keep people on here straigh once I've seen pictures. I know a lot of people probably know from FB, but I don't FB.

Oooh... is it the PE770???? I hope so!!! I can't wait until you post pics. I was at the Brother store yesterday, and they had the Innovis (not sure which one - probably the most expensive one) sitting out front and center... I couldn't believe how huge it was! I am so excited for you Andrea - I sure you will do great with it... I sure hope you continue to do your really big hand appliques though.

D~

Yes, the PE 770. And yes, I'm hesistant to go into our embroidery store for fear I'll want every machine but the one I got. I'm sorting fabric now -- I'm reorganizong everything before my machine gets its spot on the counter. I altready moved my serger to my sewing table.

Congrats Andrea can't wait to see what you do.

I'm actually really scared to try it. I thought I'd have it out of the box and try it, but I think I'm procrastinating b/c I'm afraid of it. I need to get some spray adhesive this afternoon b/f I try it. I don't want to hoop due to hoop burn, but I think I'll have to take t's apart to hoop just the stabilizer and I'm afarid I'll never get them back together! I'll be practicing on a lot of old t's to start with.

Andrea - Congrats on your new machine! I can't wait to see what you create with it!

I am a little bit worried about black in August, but it is lightweight cotton so we'll see how that goes.

Thanks! Sad thing is, I can wait -- The only thing I know about embroidery machines is what I've learned on here. Of course, I knew nothing about sergers when I got mine and now that I have my new needles I'm in love with it again. I just hope the PE770 is friendly with me!

And I wear a lot of black year round and do not find it to be any hotter or cooler than any other color. I think you'll be fine in your dress.

Want to come down and give me lessons? I'm (just thought I'd let you know in case I hadn't already mentioned that one billion times already).

Happy Mothers Day! So exciting, I got mine a year ago this past March. It's just so much fun! I hope you love it as much as I love mine!!!!!

I think I'll really be happy with it once I figure it out. I hope the learning curve isn't too steep. It's all foreign to me though!

Thanks VBAndrea for the links to the pillowcase dresses.

I want to try my (very out of practice) hand at one.

Penny

I hope you get one done -- I have fabric for one and have just been too busy with other things to try it out.

I'm down to one toilet in the living room now!

My dad came over and put down the new flooring in the daycare bathroom and installed the new low flow toilet. Don't you hate it when you change something in a room and then find more that has to be done? Now the walls look terrible. Can't seem to wash off all the dirty handprints and smuges.

The old daycare toilet has been cleaned really well and will replace the harvest gold toilet in the ensuite bathroom tomorrow.

The last low flow toilet will go in the main bathroom when my dad has time to install more flooring. I also have to buy a new sink and cabinet.

If I stopped going to WDW every year, I could get all the bathrooms done and start on the kitchen.

Priorities my dear, priorities. Teresa set me straight on embroidery machine before new stove so you are on the right track with Disney trips before new kitchen.

 

[NiniMorris]

I really, really hate relying on a mother's measurements for a dress! I really think that all of the Simply Sweets I have made for Big Gives have been too loose on the kids.

I have measurements from Mom. She says the daughter normally wears a size 6x. Of course, I have to decide from a size 6 or 7.

The length is falling right between the two sizes, so I feel confident in that measurement...but the waist and chest measurement are falling more in the 2 to 4 range!!!

I have a waist measurement of 20 inches (skin to skin) and 24 inches around her clothes; chest measurement of 21 (skin to skin) and 23 around her clothes.

So...based on these measurements, would you go with the 4 or the 6 or split the difference and go with the 5?

I know the Simply Sweet runs a little big, but that much!!!

I have asked the mom for measurements twice...she took one on her skin and one with her clothes on.

Do I ask for one more?


I guess I 'could' travel to Florida and take them mysle...and while I am there, just head to Disney for a quick visit...but I really doubt my hubby would go for that! LOL



Nini

 

[mom2rtk]

I really, really hate relying on a mother's measurements for a dress! I really think that all of the Simply Sweets I have made for Big Gives have been too loose on the kids.

I have measurements from Mom. She says the daughter normally wears a size 6x. Of course, I have to decide from a size 6 or 7.

The length is falling right between the two sizes, so I feel confident in that measurement...but the waist and chest measurement are falling more in the 2 to 4 range!!!

I have a waist measurement of 20 inches (skin to skin) and 24 inches around her clothes; chest measurement of 21 (skin to skin) and 23 around her clothes.

So...based on these measurements, would you go with the 4 or the 6 or split the difference and go with the 5?

I know the Simply Sweet runs a little big, but that much!!!

I have asked the mom for measurements twice...she took one on her skin and one with her clothes on.

Do I ask for one more?


I guess I 'could' travel to Florida and take them mysle...and while I am there, just head to Disney for a quick visit...but I really doubt my hubby would go for that! LOL



Nini

Nini, that sounds way off. There shouldn't be a 4" difference between the actual measurement and the measurement with clothes on. Heck, even the 2" difference (in the chest) sounds off. I'd probably be tempted to ask again, and ask her to measure with just a light t-shirt on, but pull the tape measure snug, without cutting into the skin. I'd be uncomfortable going forward with that much of a gap.

 

[Zeebs]

boo, it is too small for Ariana

Not sure what I did wrong but obviously it needs to be bigger (and she isn't a big baby quite small actually)

Anyhoo, if I have time I will make one that fits, and if I can just find the one doll we have in the house (I suspect that will change as Ariana gets older but the boys aren't fussed with them LOL) she will have a lovely wee stripey dress.

Thanks again for everyones photos and stuff it is an inspiration.

Kirsten

 

[clairemolly]

I'm actually really scared to try it. I thought I'd have it out of the box and try it, but I think I'm procrastinating b/c I'm afraid of it. I need to get some spray adhesive this afternoon b/f I try it. I don't want to hoop due to hoop burn, but I think I'll have to take t's apart to hoop just the stabilizer and I'm afarid I'll never get them back together! I'll be practicing on a lot of old t's to start with.

Congrats on your machine!!! Don't be afraid...the biggest thing to remember is that it is better to over stabilize than under-stabilize. I have the 780D and the only issues I had at first were because didn't use enough stabilizer when doing T-shirts. Now I have a near fool proof method.

I don't use spray adhesive or take apart my shirts. I use the Sulky Sticky+ stabilizer when I do shirts...I put cut away fusible on the back of the shirt (I've used the Sulky Tender Touch but now have some by Floriani), then hoop the Sticky Plus. I stick the T-shirt down and pin around the edges (you can also use a tack down stitch). Then I "float" 2 pieces of tearaway from Marathon under the hoop.

I don't open up my shirts, and I've been doing all the way down to size 0-3month onesies. That may be partly because I just got my serger, but I really don't feel like I need to.

Have fun!!!!

 

[tricia]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the DIS and to your awesome, amazing, wonderful piece of it, (but not to Disney )! I'm SOO inspired by what I've seen here! I cannot wait to try my hand at some of these types of projects!

I recently finished my first major Mickey sewing project, intended for use on our trip this fall. It can also be worn for a back carry. The decorative fabric was from a receiving blanket three pack I got for a shower gift several years ago. I used the matching blanket to make a nursing cover that has served me for three babies.

Best regards and I look forward to seeing more amazing creations!
C.

Welcome. Adorable baby and great carrier too.

It's the new Jamie dress pattern. I really like how it cinches my waist (it makes me look quite slim!) I just don't know if I overdid the Minnie dots or not. I am debating if I should switch the straps to black instead of the Minnie dots. Sometimes what I envisioned in my head just don't quite work out the way they should!

Awesome. Not loud at all.

OK my first Vida. Not that difficult thanks to the great tutorial by Steph (I think that you real name )

the photos I took at home came out awful so this is us on my Mommy day brunch!!

Great job. I use Steph's tutorial when I make it too.

 

[clairemolly]

I really, really hate relying on a mother's measurements for a dress! I really think that all of the Simply Sweets I have made for Big Gives have been too loose on the kids.

I have measurements from Mom. She says the daughter normally wears a size 6x. Of course, I have to decide from a size 6 or 7.

The length is falling right between the two sizes, so I feel confident in that measurement...but the waist and chest measurement are falling more in the 2 to 4 range!!!

I have a waist measurement of 20 inches (skin to skin) and 24 inches around her clothes; chest measurement of 21 (skin to skin) and 23 around her clothes.

So...based on these measurements, would you go with the 4 or the 6 or split the difference and go with the 5?

I know the Simply Sweet runs a little big, but that much!!!

I have asked the mom for measurements twice...she took one on her skin and one with her clothes on.

Do I ask for one more?


I guess I 'could' travel to Florida and take them mysle...and while I am there, just head to Disney for a quick visit...but I really doubt my hubby would go for that! LOL



Nini

I have a very tiny DD who turns 8 next month...if I went by her chest measurements she would be a size 4 in the SS. She also wears a 6x in commercial dresses. I have been making her the size 6 in the SS pattern and she still has plenty of room.

On a side note, I made my first Vida this weekend for our trip in 4 weeks...I made Molly the 3T/4T, knowing it would be a little big, but wanting it to last a while. I have the 7/8 cut out for Claire. Claire came upstairs wearing Molly's dress yesterday as a shirt!!! My DH tried it on her to be funny...men!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I have said this for years!!! But I am going to do it this time, I need the closet space LOL. I am going to list and sell some of the ones my dd has outgrown. I have them sorted, I need to iron them and take pics. But I am going to do it.


I think I can, I think I can

Keep 1 or 2 or your favorites, that should make it easier.

I really, really hate relying on a mother's measurements for a dress! I really think that all of the Simply Sweets I have made for Big Gives have been too loose on the kids.

I have measurements from Mom. She says the daughter normally wears a size 6x. Of course, I have to decide from a size 6 or 7.

The length is falling right between the two sizes, so I feel confident in that measurement...but the waist and chest measurement are falling more in the 2 to 4 range!!!

I have a waist measurement of 20 inches (skin to skin) and 24 inches around her clothes; chest measurement of 21 (skin to skin) and 23 around her clothes.

So...based on these measurements, would you go with the 4 or the 6 or split the difference and go with the 5?

I know the Simply Sweet runs a little big, but that much!!!

I have asked the mom for measurements twice...she took one on her skin and one with her clothes on.

Do I ask for one more?


I guess I 'could' travel to Florida and take them mysle...and while I am there, just head to Disney for a quick visit...but I really doubt my hubby would go for that! LOL



Nini

Ask once more. You could say you think you wrote it down wrong, or that your just having trouble with the pattern measurements. Keep a light tshirt on, it shouldn't make that big of a difference. Keeping the tape snug, not tight. Use those measurements. If not, go with the skin meaurement. She may have had on bulky clothes? A 6X is supposed to be a transitional size between a 6 and 7. For the most part, it's the length. So I woudn't worry on that. Could you go with a 7? Which should be longer, then take iron on hem tape, if need be?

 

[tricia]

Nini - one more thing. If you do decide to go with a size that you think may be a little too big, you can put elastic under the arms as is done with the Vida. Not sure if you have done that before or not, but I know others on here have and it has worked well.

 

[casper_jj11]

Hi everyone! I'm in such awe of everything you can make. Its all so beautiful! I'm not sure if any of you remember me but many from the Big Give made my daughter's wish trip last year so special. Sydney loved all of the clothing and other items that were sent by the Big Give. I've made several furry costumes for the kids over the years and stopped when kiddo number 3 came along just for lack of time.

I love to sew though and since last year, I've wanted to get involved with the Big Give and to also make some special things for the children for our next trip to DW. I had a look at the YCMT website and many of the dresses and skrts and bowling shirts listed the amount of fabric needed for the project without actually needing to download the pattern yet. While we have lots of fabric places here, no one sells Disney fabric so this past weekend, we made a trip to a little town on the border that has a Joann's. And incredibly enough, Walmart there also still sells disney fabric. I was in 7th heaven and while I figure I"ve bought too much, I'm excited to get started.

I figure I'll make some things for my own kiddos first as I'd like to practice a bit before I prepare something for the Big Give. A question though: once I do get involved with the Big Give, can you sign up for a project based on the amount of time that you have or is such that you're expected to produce a certain amount? I'm taking a leave of absense from work next month and I'll be home with the children for awhile but I life will still be crazy busy and I'd be afraid to commit to something that I can't always follow through with, especially when the gifts from the Big Give are so special.

Any suggestions on easy things to start with? I've gotten fabric to make two peekaboo pleat skirts, several bowlings shirts for the boys, 2 Marissa dresses, Caroline pillowcase dress as well as fabric for matching ones for Sydney, myself and her doll, 2 round neck top (one to match teh boys bowlings shirts) and 2 round neck sundresses and I'm sure I had other print outs with me that I bought fabric for as well. Kind of over did it I expect but I was so excited to see all the disney fabric that I just can't buy here!

I'm also interested in using appliques but I know that actually making them myself is out of the question. Is there a reliable place that I can buy disney applique's already made that I can sew on to the dresses or tops myself?

Finally question: I'd like to make an audrey skirt for Sydney. She loved the one made for her for the Big Give but its now too small for her. The pattern description on YCMT says that its quilter fabric but when I was at Joann's there was nothing there really appropriate for a skirt like that. Any suggestions of other fabric to look for here?

I'm sorry for all the questions. I didn't realize til I started typing how many I had. DH asked last night what my plan was. When I told him, he was very nice but said that while there are many things that I do very well, sewing isnt really one of them LOL. I figure I just need practice.

 

[gallafamily]

subscribing....a little late. Sorry!

 

[billwendy]

Hi everyone! I'm in such awe of everything you can make. Its all so beautiful! I'm not sure if any of you remember me but many from the Big Give made my daughter's wish trip last year so special. Sydney loved all of the clothing and other items that were sent by the Big Give. I've made several furry costumes for the kids over the years and stopped when kiddo number 3 came along just for lack of time.

I love to sew though and since last year, I've wanted to get involved with the Big Give and to also make some special things for the children for our next trip to DW. I had a look at the YCMT website and many of the dresses and skrts and bowling shirts listed the amount of fabric needed for the project without actually needing to download the pattern yet. While we have lots of fabric places here, no one sells Disney fabric so this past weekend, we made a trip to a little town on the border that has a Joann's. And incredibly enough, Walmart there also still sells disney fabric. I was in 7th heaven and while I figure I"ve bought too much, I'm excited to get started.

I figure I'll make some things for my own kiddos first as I'd like to practice a bit before I prepare something for the Big Give. A question though: once I do get involved with the Big Give, can you sign up for a project based on the amount of time that you have or is such that you're expected to produce a certain amount? I'm taking a leave of absense from work next month and I'll be home with the children for awhile but I life will still be crazy busy and I'd be afraid to commit to something that I can't always follow through with, especially when the gifts from the Big Give are so special.

Any suggestions on easy things to start with? I've gotten fabric to make two peekaboo pleat skirts, several bowlings shirts for the boys, 2 Marissa dresses, Caroline pillowcase dress as well as fabric for matching ones for Sydney, myself and her doll, 2 round neck top (one to match teh boys bowlings shirts) and 2 round neck sundresses and I'm sure I had other print outs with me that I bought fabric for as well. Kind of over did it I expect but I was so excited to see all the disney fabric that I just can't buy here!

I'm also interested in using appliques but I know that actually making them myself is out of the question. Is there a reliable place that I can buy disney applique's already made that I can sew on to the dresses or tops myself?

Finally question: I'd like to make an audrey skirt for Sydney. She loved the one made for her for the Big Give but its now too small for her. The pattern description on YCMT says that its quilter fabric but when I was at Joann's there was nothing there really appropriate for a skirt like that. Any suggestions of other fabric to look for here?

I'm sorry for all the questions. I didn't realize til I started typing how many I had. DH asked last night what my plan was. When I told him, he was very nice but said that while there are many things that I do very well, sewing isnt really one of them LOL. I figure I just need practice.

WOW thats awesome you were able to find so much Disney Fabric!!!!

The way the Big Gives Work is that you sign up as you are able! A family will be posted (so check back often) with a list of their favorite characters and colors and stuff. You then can choose what you'd like to make and send to the family!!

I have used all sorts of cotton and even denim to do the Audrey Ruffle Skirt!! lol...its such a cute pattern!!

ANDREA = congrads on your new machine!!!! WOO HOO!!!

 

[VBAndrea]

I really, really hate relying on a mother's measurements for a dress! I really think that all of the Simply Sweets I have made for Big Gives have been too loose on the kids.

I have measurements from Mom. She says the daughter normally wears a size 6x. Of course, I have to decide from a size 6 or 7.

The length is falling right between the two sizes, so I feel confident in that measurement...but the waist and chest measurement are falling more in the 2 to 4 range!!!

I have a waist measurement of 20 inches (skin to skin) and 24 inches around her clothes; chest measurement of 21 (skin to skin) and 23 around her clothes.

So...based on these measurements, would you go with the 4 or the 6 or split the difference and go with the 5?

I know the Simply Sweet runs a little big, but that much!!!

I have asked the mom for measurements twice...she took one on her skin and one with her clothes on.

Do I ask for one more?


I guess I 'could' travel to Florida and take them mysle...and while I am there, just head to Disney for a quick visit...but I really doubt my hubby would go for that! LOL



Nini

I agree that the measurements with and without clothes are too drastically different. I would have mom measure a dress that fits her well. I have much better luck doing that with my own dd. I can measure my dd 5 times and get 5 different measurements. My dd can't understand to relax with measurements -- shee sticks her stomach out, she sucks it in, she slouches -- she just can't cooperate! Based on your current measurements I would do a size 5 and say a prayer.

boo, it is too small for Ariana

Not sure what I did wrong but obviously it needs to be bigger (and she isn't a big baby quite small actually)

Anyhoo, if I have time I will make one that fits, and if I can just find the one doll we have in the house (I suspect that will change as Ariana gets older but the boys aren't fussed with them LOL) she will have a lovely wee stripey dress.

Thanks again for everyones photos and stuff it is an inspiration.

Kirsten

So cute! I can't believe it doesn't fit! Did you use a tut? If so which one? I haven't made a pillow case dress yet but I have the fabric and a couple of tuts bookmarked.

Congrats on your machine!!! Don't be afraid...the biggest thing to remember is that it is better to over stabilize than under-stabilize. I have the 780D and the only issues I had at first were because didn't use enough stabilizer when doing T-shirts. Now I have a near fool proof method.

I don't use spray adhesive or take apart my shirts. I use the Sulky Sticky+ stabilizer when I do shirts...I put cut away fusible on the back of the shirt (I've used the Sulky Tender Touch but now have some by Floriani), then hoop the Sticky Plus. I stick the T-shirt down and pin around the edges (you can also use a tack down stitch). Then I "float" 2 pieces of tearaway from Marathon under the hoop.

I don't open up my shirts, and I've been doing all the way down to size 0-3month onesies. That may be partly because I just got my serger, but I really don't feel like I need to.

Have fun!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the details of what you do. I am most happy to hear you don't have to cut shirts open and don't have to hoop them as well. That seems like a lot of stabilizer though! I really must get myself to the store! I really appreciate you taking the time to post all of that. Does "float" mean I just palce the tearaway pieces under the hoop without actually attaching it to anything?

Hi everyone! I'm in such awe of everything you can make. Its all so beautiful! I'm not sure if any of you remember me but many from the Big Give made my daughter's wish trip last year so special. Sydney loved all of the clothing and other items that were sent by the Big Give. I've made several furry costumes for the kids over the years and stopped when kiddo number 3 came along just for lack of time.

I love to sew though and since last year, I've wanted to get involved with the Big Give and to also make some special things for the children for our next trip to DW. I had a look at the YCMT website and many of the dresses and skrts and bowling shirts listed the amount of fabric needed for the project without actually needing to download the pattern yet. While we have lots of fabric places here, no one sells Disney fabric so this past weekend, we made a trip to a little town on the border that has a Joann's. And incredibly enough, Walmart there also still sells disney fabric. I was in 7th heaven and while I figure I"ve bought too much, I'm excited to get started.

I figure I'll make some things for my own kiddos first as I'd like to practice a bit before I prepare something for the Big Give. A question though: once I do get involved with the Big Give, can you sign up for a project based on the amount of time that you have or is such that you're expected to produce a certain amount? I'm taking a leave of absense from work next month and I'll be home with the children for awhile but I life will still be crazy busy and I'd be afraid to commit to something that I can't always follow through with, especially when the gifts from the Big Give are so special.

Any suggestions on easy things to start with? I've gotten fabric to make two peekaboo pleat skirts, several bowlings shirts for the boys, 2 Marissa dresses, Caroline pillowcase dress as well as fabric for matching ones for Sydney, myself and her doll, 2 round neck top (one to match teh boys bowlings shirts) and 2 round neck sundresses and I'm sure I had other print outs with me that I bought fabric for as well. Kind of over did it I expect but I was so excited to see all the disney fabric that I just can't buy here!

I'm also interested in using appliques but I know that actually making them myself is out of the question. Is there a reliable place that I can buy disney applique's already made that I can sew on to the dresses or tops myself?

Finally question: I'd like to make an audrey skirt for Sydney. She loved the one made for her for the Big Give but its now too small for her. The pattern description on YCMT says that its quilter fabric but when I was at Joann's there was nothing there really appropriate for a skirt like that. Any suggestions of other fabric to look for here?

I'm sorry for all the questions. I didn't realize til I started typing how many I had. DH asked last night what my plan was. When I told him, he was very nice but said that while there are many things that I do very well, sewing isnt really one of them LOL. I figure I just need practice.

Out of all the patterns you have listed the only one I've done is the Bowling Shirt. It's not a beginner project, but if you have some experience it's not hard either. I think if you can make a furry costume you could handle the Bowling shirt. Carla's instructions are very good.

I'm glad you had good luck with finding fabrics!

For appliques I know Joann's sell Disney ones and on etsy you can find premade ones. I just hand applique, but I got an embroidery machine yesterday and I'm pretty excited (and pretty intimidated!).

For the BGs you can pick and choose how many you want to do and how much you want to do. I would love to sign up for every family, but I can't always do that. you can also tag team with people. For one give I made a skirt and Jenn made a coordinating t with her embroidery machine. People always seem willing to tag team.

WOW thats awesome you were able to find so much Disney Fabric!!!!

The way the Big Gives Work is that you sign up as you are able! A family will be posted (so check back often) with a list of their favorite characters and colors and stuff. You then can choose what you'd like to make and send to the family!!

I have used all sorts of cotton and even denim to do the Audrey Ruffle Skirt!! lol...its such a cute pattern!!

ANDREA = congrads on your new machine!!!! WOO HOO!!!

Thanks! Want to come visit so I can learn to use it? Or should I come up there and organize for you once I'm done reorganizing to make room for my new baby?

How did the wrap dresses fit the girls????? Pics please!!! Hope you had a great weekend!

 

[NiniMorris]

Nini - one more thing. If you do decide to go with a size that you think may be a little too big, you can put elastic under the arms as is done with the Vida. Not sure if you have done that before or not, but I know others on here have and it has worked well.

GREAT idea! Now, why didn't I think of that! That little piece of elastic is my favorite part of the VIDA!!!!

Now, once my fabric gets out of the dryer I can start!

(and I did ask mom for measurements again...just to be safe!)

Nini

 

[clairemolly]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the details of what you do. I am most happy to hear you don't have to cut shirts open and don't have to hoop them as well. That seems like a lot of stabilizer though! I really must get myself to the store! I really appreciate you taking the time to post all of that. Does "float" mean I just palce the tearaway pieces under the hoop without actually attaching it to anything?

It does seem like a lot of stabilizer...I have done it with only 1 piece "floated", but usually I cut one piece off the roll, then cut it in half to make 2...especially when I am doing Gavin's onesies. I buy the medium weight tearaway on the roll from marathon. I really like it so far...I just bought my 2nd roll.

And yes, "floating" just means to put it under the hoop. The first set of stitches will tack it to the underside of the hoop. I found when I didn't do this at all my satin stitch outlines were sometimes off a little. I'd rather use a little more stabilizer than risk wasting a shirt.

I have some medium weight cutaway like other's have mentioned they use, but I didn't love it as much and my girls complained that it was too stiff.

I know everyone has their own method...some use cut away and spray adhesive, some use sticky+, some hoop the shirt, some use pins and some use tack down stitches. You just need to experiment to find what works best for you.

For example, I use fusible tearaway when appliqueing on cotton (like the boddice for a dress), and hoop the whole thing. My Sticky+ combo I only use on knits.

 

[babynala]

Way TMTQ - I went away for Easter weekend and when I came back I was about 20 pages behind, on the old thread! So now I'm caught up and there have been so many wonderful things posted. I did a bit of sewing last week so I will try to post some pictures. I can't seem to get motivated today to get anything done, sewing or chores.

I hope everyone had a nice mother's day.

I don't use spray adhesive or take apart my shirts. I use the Sulky Sticky+ stabilizer when I do shirts...I put cut away fusible on the back of the shirt (I've used the Sulky Tender Touch but now have some by Floriani), then hoop the Sticky Plus. I stick the T-shirt down and pin around the edges (you can also use a tack down stitch). Then I "float" 2 pieces of tearaway from Marathon under the hoop.

I don't open up my shirts, and I've been doing all the way down to size 0-3month onesies. That may be partly because I just got my serger, but I really don't feel like I need to.

Have fun!!!!

Question: how do you go about lining up the t-shirt so you get it in the right spot on the adhesive stabilizer while it is in the hoop? I tried this method and I couldn't get it to line up right so the design looks like it is falling off the t-shirt.

 

[clairemolly]

Way TMTQ - I went away for Easter weekend and when I came back I was about 20 pages behind, on the old thread! So now I'm caught up and there have been so many wonderful things posted. I did a bit of sewing last week so I will try to post some pictures. I can't seem to get motivated today to get anything done, sewing or chores.

I hope everyone had a nice mother's day.



Question: how do you go about lining up the t-shirt so you get it in the right spot on the adhesive stabilizer while it is in the hoop? I tried this method and I couldn't get it to line up right so the design looks like it is falling off the t-shirt.

I use the little measuring dots that are on the grid that came with my hoop. I mark the dots on the Sticky+ and I mark them on the inside of the t-shirt.

I prep my shirt by turning it inside out, then ironing on the cutaway fusible. Then I put the grid where I want it, double check that it's centered (I use the measuring thing from my rotary cutter) and then mark the dots. I then lay the T-shirt down on the Sticky+, lining up the dots as I go. I line up the center "line" of dots, then do the top and bottom of the "cross". I used to actually draw a line to connect the dots on both the shirt and the stabilizer, but most times I can do it without the line.

Then I make sure it is all smoothed out and pin around the edges. I carry it over to my machine (I do the hooping on my ironing board) and attach the hoop. I then pull the shirt up out of the way. I like my appliques to be right across the chest and not too low on the stomach, so I usually line the top edge of the measuring grid up just under the seam of the "collar" of the T-shirt.

I can take pictures tonight when I do one of Gavin's onesies if it will help.

 

[Adi12982]

Hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction. I need to make a nursing cover up to complete a nursery make over for a friend. She wants one that does not have boning in it. The only patterns I can find all have boning.

I know that Theressa used to sell some on her Etsy shop, but she doesn't have any listed right now, and I really want it to match the fabrics we are already using in the nursery.


Any help will be appreciated!


Nini

Here is a good one: http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2009/02/description-stylish-and-practical.html I wanted to avoid the hemming, so I made mine double sided - but basically followed these instructions.

 

[Jaylin]

Way TMTQ - I went away for Easter weekend and when I came back I was about 20 pages behind, on the old thread! So now I'm caught up and there have been so many wonderful things posted. I did a bit of sewing last week so I will try to post some pictures. I can't seem to get motivated today to get anything done, sewing or chores.

I hope everyone had a nice mother's day.



Question: how do you go about lining up the t-shirt so you get it in the right spot on the adhesive stabilizer while it is in the hoop? I tried this method and I couldn't get it to line up right so the design looks like it is falling off the t-shirt.

Here's my crazy method. I don't hoop anything anymore, nor do I use a tack down stitch. I don't have time. For me, it's much quicker and easier to just float the shirt. I hoop heavyweight cut away. Then spray a bit of 505 adhesive, turn my shirt inside out, fold it in half lengthwise. Line up the armpits and sides to make sure the fold is perfectly down the middle. (I've got a little arrow on the top and bottom of my hoop showing me where the center is. I place the folder shirt on the right side of the hoop making sure my fold line is lined up with the top&bottom center arrows then unfold it and smooth down the left side. It's perfectly even every time. And I haven't found a need for a tack down stitch. As soon as my first embroidery stitch is down, it works as the same thing. The shirt won't move out of position.

Hope that made sense, and hope it helped.

We're leaving in 4 days and I've got about 10 things left to make. I'm getting there.....as fast as I can! I have so much from last year that my younger daughter could wear from her sister, but it's so hard to not make coordinating/matching things. So first priority was to sew for the older one, who has nothing and then worry about the matchy/matchy.......My poor DS is going to have to deal with shirts that are a hair too short and narrow. Luckily he's a 8yo boy who could care less!