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

[jas0202]

hi All!
Just a quick drive-by post to share some stuff I did for two recent big gives. Life is crazy here...I'm teaching three classes this quarter and not adjusting very well! So much beautiful stuff lately! Way TMTQ, but I've been lurking when I get a spare second.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

 

[GlassSlippers]

To anyone who has used the tank tops for adults at WalMart (currently for $4) what happens after washing? How bad do they shrink? They are 100% cotton...worried just a bit.


Thanks,

Nini

Did you happen to notice if they had tanks in yellow? I need one to match the skirt I made for our trip.

Thanks!

Lori in east Podunk

 

[kstgelais4]

I would like to make my DD6 a Snow white inspired dress, something quite simple. Has anyone made anything like this, looking for inspiration.

thanks

I've made this. It's the a portrait peasant dress by CarlaC. It goes together really easily. If you left off the white collar and didn't make a cape it would be easy peasy!

I also made a snow white dress from Carla C's portrait peasant pattern. I didn't add the collar to the dress, but rather the cape. BTW, this is beofre I added the bottom ruffle, and the bow was for her hair.

 

[ivey_family]

I love the step-sister's outfit!

I finally have something to add. I made an ice cream bar shirt for my DS. I used the coffee filter on the back trick and it worked great!

Would you please share if this is hand-appliqued or a digitized file and where to find it? Heather Sue has a cute one, but I like it with the bite taken! I'd love it for dh!

Regards,
C.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I've made this. It's the a portrait peasant dress by CarlaC. It goes together really easily. If you left off the white collar and didn't make a cape it would be easy peasy!

That dress is amazing!!

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Back:

Bloomers, hat and shoes:

Close-ups:

I couldn't resist the ruffles on the butt of these bloomers... LOVE THEM!!!

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

D, that baby set is absolutely AHHHHHDORABLE!! If your friend doesn't want it I know somebody who does!! ME!

 

[Granna4679]

RMAmom - The romper is so cute....please post bigger pics.

The Rapunzel dress is really great....can't believe you sewed all of that by hand....you must be a patient person!!

Great job on the HP dresses and shirts. I bet you made that family super happy!

Tinkerbel3747 - Congrats on getting your first batch of fabrics. I have almost all of those fabrics or have used them at one time or the other....LOVE HOBBY LOBBY!!

I had a very productive day today. Here are some pictures:

Supergirl pajamas that I made the $1 a yard fabric that I bought last week:

Great job on everything. I especially love the Supergirl jammies....great find on the fabric for $1/yd.

I finally finished my dissertation and got my Ph.D. and now I get to work part time. So for 2 days a week I get to stay home and sew!!! I've finished up a few things, some for customers, some for our trip - NEXT WEEK!!


A Vida for my daugther to wear to 1900 Park Fare dinner. Hand appliqued the steps - I kone why I love my embroidery machine now - wanted really big appliques. The lucifer is by embroidery machine.

Thanks for looking!

Jessica

CONGRATS ON THE PHD!!!!!! What an awesome achievement!! Have a great trip too! The Step dress is AWESOME!!!! One of my all time favorites I have seen on here.

Hey Ladies! I know that it has been FOREVER since I posted!! Sorry, I always lurk and you always inspire me.

I just had to post my new FAVORITE PATTERN of ALL TIME!!

I made this dress with my favorite Me & My Sister fabric (which I am nearly out of). It goes together great and is not time-consuming (minus the handmade bias). There is an option for an extra godet in the back, and next time I think I will add it, but I was running out of pink.

Hope you enjoy...oh, it's the Miley pattern and I got it from FF&L.

Just keep sewing

Cute pattern and great choice of fabrics....going to check that site out now!! Love the dress.

Oh and I have a project to share from a recent Big Give:

A camera bag and jewellery rolls

I digitized the Lego minifig for the Give as the recipient is very much into Lego. I was a little annoyed because one of the hands is a little bit off. I think that was because I walked into the table while the machine was going (don't ask me how). The Hidden Mickey book stayed at my home since they have a copy of the book already.

Such a creative idea with the camera bag.

I love the step-sister's outfit!

I finally have something to add. I made an ice cream bar shirt for my DS. I used the coffee filter on the back trick and it worked great!

What a cute applique. I want to know where you got it as well.

LOL... Totally crazy here! Scroll to the bottom of my thread - you''l see what I mean. LOL



Glad I could help... LOL Watch them retire it before I buy it - that would be my complete luck!



I just love the mickey bar (icecream cone... any sort of dessert confection) - they are my favorite machine appliques... maybe because IRL - I love dessert???

OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

D - YOU ROCK!! Beautiful placemats. I have been happily married almost 30 years but the next time I get married , you are definitely invited to my wedding so I can get a set of those too!

And that baby outfit is just precious!!!! Adorable!!!!

hi All!
Just a quick drive-by post to share some stuff I did for two recent big gives. Life is crazy here...I'm teaching three classes this quarter and not adjusting very well! So much beautiful stuff lately! Way TMTQ, but I've been lurking when I get a spare second.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

Love the water bottle holders. What a cute idea.

 

[NiniMorris]

Did you happen to notice if they had tanks in yellow? I need one to match the skirt I made for our trip.

Thanks!

Lori in east Podunk

Lori, they had the tanks in 3 different spots in my WalMart. Plus the girls sizes in the girls dept. Some print, some solids. I only bought two to check out the sizes...didn't really notice what other colors they had.

Strange, since my WalMart NEVER has what I want!


Finally went to load a baby quilt on the machine...and my backing was a little over an inch too narrow. Evidently, my flannel shrank a tad bot more than I thought it had! Now, I have to go back to Joann's and get another 4 yards! (or I could just take off the side borders of the quilt...but then it would really look stupid...as my 9 year old tells me!)


At this rate, the expected baby will be in high school before it is finished!

Nini

 

[VBAndrea]

QUESTIONS???

1. What needles do I buy for the PE770 -- one site I read used Organ needles and someone else said they used Universal needles purchased at Walmart. I need some ballpoint needles to try t's.

2. When I buy a design and put it on the flash drive or thumb drive or whatever that little stick is called does it automatically come with a placedown stitch and a tackdown stitch???? I ask b/c I read SWAK has a free basting stitch but I would think a design I buy would have that in it? I'm clueless and confused.

3. Preloaded design ? so I hope I don't have to waste a bunch of thread trying it myself: If I want to use the preloaded heart does it do a placement stitch so I can insert fabric and applique around the fabric?

4. How do I know what sizes things that are preloaded stitch out in? For example, I did a medium letter and to me it was on the small side compared to a large letter I tried. Is there somewhere that tells the height and width of the finished letter before I try it?


All I've done so far is applique a letter on practice cotton. I just bought scissors today and some adhesive spray so I'd like to try to do an applique design. Then again, my mom accidentally took my bag with the scissors so i will have to go get it from her house tomorrow. Grrr!

Beautiful things being posted -- will try to go back and quote. Wish I could say I was busy with my new machine, but sadly it's been yard work and laundry and crap.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I would like to make my DD6 a Snow white inspired dress, something quite simple. Has anyone made anything like this, looking for inspiration.

thanks

I bought a yellow skort. Used a navy scoop neck shirt, put a yellow ribbon down the front. Took the sleeves off and used a light blue knit to make poofy sleeves (from a pattern) and red ribbon. I think I even used the white collar from the pattern and velcro'd it in. She loved it and all the cast members told Snow White how they loved her summer gown.

 

[SallyfromDE]

QUESTIONS???

1. What needles do I buy for the PE770 -- one site I read used Organ needles and someone else said they used Universal needles purchased at Walmart. I need some ballpoint needles to try t's.

2. When I buy a design and put it on the flash drive or thumb drive or whatever that little stick is called does it automatically come with a placedown stitch and a tackdown stitch???? I ask b/c I read SWAK has a free basting stitch but I would think a design I buy would have that in it? I'm clueless and confused.

3. Preloaded design ? so I hope I don't have to waste a bunch of thread trying it myself: If I want to use the preloaded heart does it do a placement stitch so I can insert fabric and applique around the fabric?

4. How do I know what sizes things that are preloaded stitch out in? For example, I did a medium letter and to me it was on the small side compared to a large letter I tried. Is there somewhere that tells the height and width of the finished letter before I try it?


All I've done so far is applique a letter on practice cotton. I just bought scissors today and some adhesive spray so I'd like to try to do an applique design. Then again, my mom accidentally took my bag with the scissors so i will have to go get it from her house tomorrow. Grrr!

Beautiful things being posted -- will try to go back and quote. Wish I could say I was busy with my new machine, but sadly it's been yard work and laundry and crap.

Lets see....

I have the 780D, so we are close,

1: I buy anything but the Singer. I think they are not the right size. Universal is fine for all, but you can certainly use the ball point for knits.

2: The designs should have a tack down or placement stitch. But I have at times used the SWAK tack down. Mostly if I am not using the hoop, or not using spray adhesive.

3: Yes
4: You should be able to do a test of the layout. That would show you basically where your going to be stitching. The designs should also be in your book, to tell you the stitch size.

Hope that helps some. Someone with this machine may have a bit of a different answer.

 

[NiniMorris]

QUESTIONS???

1. What needles do I buy for the PE770 -- one site I read used Organ needles and someone else said they used Universal needles purchased at Walmart. I need some ballpoint needles to try t's.

2. When I buy a design and put it on the flash drive or thumb drive or whatever that little stick is called does it automatically come with a placedown stitch and a tackdown stitch???? I ask b/c I read SWAK has a free basting stitch but I would think a design I buy would have that in it? I'm clueless and confused.

3. Preloaded design ? so I hope I don't have to waste a bunch of thread trying it myself: If I want to use the preloaded heart does it do a placement stitch so I can insert fabric and applique around the fabric?

4. How do I know what sizes things that are preloaded stitch out in? For example, I did a medium letter and to me it was on the small side compared to a large letter I tried. Is there somewhere that tells the height and width of the finished letter before I try it?


All I've done so far is applique a letter on practice cotton. I just bought scissors today and some adhesive spray so I'd like to try to do an applique design. Then again, my mom accidentally took my bag with the scissors so i will have to go get it from her house tomorrow. Grrr!

Beautiful things being posted -- will try to go back and quote. Wish I could say I was busy with my new machine, but sadly it's been yard work and laundry and crap.

First of all, the tack down stitch from SWAK is useful to tack down everything BEFORE you stitch. Meaning, I use it when doing t shirts, because they like to stretch so much. The tack down stitch keeps everything where it is supposed to be. Some people prefer to use pins.

If you are doing an applique stitch...the designer will program it to tack the fabric down and then do a pretty stitch (like a satin stitch) around it. There is a great tutorial on it on SWAK.

Your instruction manual with the 770 will tell you how big the pre loaded designs are. It also comes with some additional information about the lettering as well, but you are right. There is a big difference between the large and medium.

As for the pre loaded designs...there really aren't that great...I have yet to have one that stitched out perfectly. If I remember correctly, there is only one applique design that is pre loaded...and I think it is a bear. An applique design is digitized differently than a filled design, so unless you have the software (and patience) to make the changes, you are better off purchasing the design you want for the purpose you are looking for.

Hope that makes sense...my computer keyboard and I aren't exactly speaking to each other and I can't see what I am typing...so no editing my response before I hit post! EEK!!


Nini

 

[PiperPizzaz]

Would you please share if this is hand-appliqued or a digitized file and where to find it? Heather Sue has a cute one, but I like it with the bite taken! I'd love it for dh!

Regards,
C.

What a cute applique. I want to know where you got it as well.

I just did it with fusible web and regular sewing machine.


SO mad today. I made 4 tie dye mickey shirts for our friends and I switched the sizes around so the husband has the girl colors and the son has the girl colors the mom and daughter have the boy colors. doh! Plus I am all out of dye and soda ash! Guess I know what I am doing this weekend.

 

[miprender]

I had a very productive day today. Here are some pictures:

This Simply Sweet turned out bigger than I anticipated. I am going to have to tuck it away to give to my niece next summer.

For my niece who is crazy about mermaids:

Love everything. DD is crazy about mermaids.

I finally finished my dissertation and got my Ph.D. and now I get to work part time. So for 2 days a week I get to stay home and sew!!! I've finished up a few things, some for customers, some for our trip - NEXT WEEK!!
A Vida for my daugther to wear to 1900 Park Fare dinner. Hand appliqued the steps - I kone why I love my embroidery machine now - wanted really big appliques. The lucifer is by embroidery machine.

Thanks for looking!

Jessica

WOW That is just beautiful. Take lots of pictures because the stepsisters are going to be all over that dress.

Hey Ladies! I know that it has been FOREVER since I posted!! Sorry, I always lurk and you always inspire me.
Just keep sewing

Beautiful dress and love the fabric.

I got my Hobby Lobby order today! At the last possible minute the PO called to say it was all finally here.

Can I come over and play? Love all that fabric

Oh and I have a project to share from a recent Big Give:

Came out great.

Has anyone used the Thomas Kinkade Peter Pan fabric for garments? I like the one with wording and pics of characters interspersed. I'm mainly wondering if the print is too big to use on my little girl. She's almost 6mo, but only 11 pounds. If anyone has used it and could point me to pics for scale, that would be appreciated!

My initial thought is the pattern above using the Pan fabric for the main body and the blue starfield coordinating fabric for the ruffles and bow. I'd also do shorts for my boys.

I have that fabric and it is really nice. I used it to make shorts for the boys and am thinking of making some type of summer dress for DD. The wording is not that big and the fabric is so soft. I will try to post a pic of the shorts that I have finished.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

D~

Love it all. The colors are so beautiful and the booties are so cute They should definatly love it.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

So sweet.

QUESTIONS???

1. What needles do I buy for the PE770 -- one site I read used Organ needles and someone else said they used Universal needles purchased at Walmart. I need some ballpoint needles to try t's.

I actually use Schmetz(sp) embroidery needles.

2. When I buy a design and put it on the flash drive or thumb drive or whatever that little stick is called does it automatically come with a placedown stitch and a tackdown stitch???? I ask b/c I read SWAK has a free basting stitch but I would think a design I buy would have that in it? I'm clueless and confused.

I've never used a placement stitch, but the the desing will first stitch out where you need to put your fabric, then it will tack it down.

3. Preloaded design ? so I hope I don't have to waste a bunch of thread trying it myself: If I want to use the preloaded heart does it do a placement stitch so I can insert fabric and applique around the fabric?

Sorry I am not sure as I have not tried this one.

4. How do I know what sizes things that are preloaded stitch out in? For example, I did a medium letter and to me it was on the small side compared to a large letter I tried. Is there somewhere that tells the height and width of the finished letter before I try it?

There should have been an extra manual in the box that showed all the preloaded designs and there dimensions. Unfortunately I am not good at measuring so I usually test out something first on scrap fabric if I am not sure.
.

HTH

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Which option do you all use in the stitch era program for the regular 5x7 hoop for the Brother PE-770? I don't see the right option.

Also, is there a way for me to shrink a design down in that program to fit my 4x4 hoop?

Thanks!!!!

 

[PurpleEars]

I finally just got the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book... now I just need to get the Vida... even though I have no one to sew for - I just want these patterns. Isn't that crazy???

D~

Well if you are crazy then I am crazy too. I actually asked for that book for Christmas even though I don't have kids to sew for (except for Big Gives I suppose).

I finally have something to add. I made an ice cream bar shirt for my DS. I used the coffee filter on the back trick and it worked great!

Great job on that applique!

LOL... Totally crazy here! Scroll to the bottom of my thread - you''l see what I mean. LOL

OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Back:

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

Wow, you did a good job on the placemat/linen set and the baby set. I am sure they will appreciate these gifts!

hi All!
Just a quick drive-by post to share some stuff I did for two recent big gives. Life is crazy here...I'm teaching three classes this quarter and not adjusting very well! So much beautiful stuff lately! Way TMTQ, but I've been lurking when I get a spare second.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

I thought those were awesome when I saw them on the PTR's. You did a good job on them!

QUESTIONS???

1. What needles do I buy for the PE770 -- one site I read used Organ needles and someone else said they used Universal needles purchased at Walmart. I need some ballpoint needles to try t's.

2. When I buy a design and put it on the flash drive or thumb drive or whatever that little stick is called does it automatically come with a placedown stitch and a tackdown stitch???? I ask b/c I read SWAK has a free basting stitch but I would think a design I buy would have that in it? I'm clueless and confused.

3. Preloaded design ? so I hope I don't have to waste a bunch of thread trying it myself: If I want to use the preloaded heart does it do a placement stitch so I can insert fabric and applique around the fabric?

4. How do I know what sizes things that are preloaded stitch out in? For example, I did a medium letter and to me it was on the small side compared to a large letter I tried. Is there somewhere that tells the height and width of the finished letter before I try it?


All I've done so far is applique a letter on practice cotton. I just bought scissors today and some adhesive spray so I'd like to try to do an applique design. Then again, my mom accidentally took my bag with the scissors so i will have to go get it from her house tomorrow. Grrr!

Beautiful things being posted -- will try to go back and quote. Wish I could say I was busy with my new machine, but sadly it's been yard work and laundry and crap.

I can't help you with some of the questions as I have a different model. I think ball point will be fine for embroidering on T-shirts. I usually use embroidery needles but I also do most of my work with woven fabric. I am not sure about tack down stitches since I don't use them. In terms of trying to figure out the size before you stitch something out, there should be an option for layout when you load your design or finish typing in the letters. On the 270, it is a button with a square with a dash line. If you choose that option, the embroidery arm will move to "trace" the outside dimensions of your design. In the layout, you can also move the "centre" up/down or left/right if the item isn't quite in the centre of the hoop. It has saved me many times since I am often a little bit off centre when it comes to hooping. I am glad to hear that at least you have a little bit of time with your special gift!

SO mad today. I made 4 tie dye mickey shirts for our friends and I switched the sizes around so the husband has the girl colors and the son has the girl colors the mom and daughter have the boy colors. doh! Plus I am all out of dye and soda ash! Guess I know what I am doing this weekend.

Awww, sorry to hear about the colour mix up

 

[evsmama30]

[
OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Back:

Bloomers, hat and shoes:

Close-ups:

I couldn't resist the ruffles on the butt of these bloomers... LOVE THEM!!!

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~[/QUOTE]

D, that stuff is AMAZING!!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!!!!!

 

[billwendy]

Pixie dust idea for the BigGives-woot.com currently has Disney 3D fleece blankets for their kidswoot. They are there until they sell out. $3.99 plus shipping. I just picked up a Lightning McQueen, Princess and Tink/Faries one. $16.97 for 3 blankets plus shipping. Not sure how the 3D will actually work, but the blankets are 40x50, so at that price, who cares about the 3D!!!

Jen

Sounds awesome!!! WOOT WOOT!!

hi All!
Just a quick drive-by post to share some stuff I did for two recent big gives. Life is crazy here...I'm teaching three classes this quarter and not adjusting very well! So much beautiful stuff lately! Way TMTQ, but I've been lurking when I get a spare second.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

THese are just so amazing!!!

Andrea - I think the SWAK stitch, is the one that goes around the edges of the hoop so you dont have to hoop the shirt. When you purchase an applique, you usually get a little step by step picture that shows you what each step should do (sometimes its still a bit confusing if you ask me!!) I use the ballpoint universal needles, and think they work fine in my machine. That little on the screen button that looks like a square will kind of outline the space your design will take up on the fabric. I hope you are having fun!!

 

[evsmama30]

oops, goofed the quotes, but awesome job on the gifts, D!

 

[ellenbenny]

QUESTIONS???

1. What needles do I buy for the PE770 -- one site I read used Organ needles and someone else said they used Universal needles purchased at Walmart. I need some ballpoint needles to try t's.

2. When I buy a design and put it on the flash drive or thumb drive or whatever that little stick is called does it automatically come with a placedown stitch and a tackdown stitch???? I ask b/c I read SWAK has a free basting stitch but I would think a design I buy would have that in it? I'm clueless and confused.

3. Preloaded design ? so I hope I don't have to waste a bunch of thread trying it myself: If I want to use the preloaded heart does it do a placement stitch so I can insert fabric and applique around the fabric?

4. How do I know what sizes things that are preloaded stitch out in? For example, I did a medium letter and to me it was on the small side compared to a large letter I tried. Is there somewhere that tells the height and width of the finished letter before I try it?


All I've done so far is applique a letter on practice cotton. I just bought scissors today and some adhesive spray so I'd like to try to do an applique design. Then again, my mom accidentally took my bag with the scissors so i will have to go get it from her house tomorrow. Grrr!

Beautiful things being posted -- will try to go back and quote. Wish I could say I was busy with my new machine, but sadly it's been yard work and laundry and crap.

I know you already got quite a few answers, but I will try to explain the question regarding the basting stitch vs the placement stitch vs the tackdown stitch one more time, just in case different explanations may help.

The basting stitch on SWAK is for basting the fabric or t-shirt to the stabilizer before stitching out a design. The designs do not come with a basting stitch. I personally don't use a basting stitch, I pin my fabric to the stabilizer, and many others have already chimed in regarding the different ways of securing the t-shirt or fabric to the hoop.

Applique designs do come with placement stitches and tackdown stitches.

The placement stitch is the the first set of stitches that will stitch out for each part of an applique. This is the guide as to where to place your fabric piece, making sure to cover the placement stitch.

The tackdown stitch is the next set of stitches for each part of an applique, this tacks down the fabric that you just placed over the placement stitches, basically retracing the placement stitch. After the tackdown stitches, you trim the fabric as close as possible around the tackdown stitch without cutting the stitches. To do this I remove my hoop from the machine, but never unhoop!

Each different color of the applique should have a placement stitch and then a tackdown stitch. For a simple mickey head (one color) there would just be one placement stitch step and one tackdown stitch step. Next would be the satin stitches to cover the edge of the fabric and the tackdown stitches.

On more complicated designs you may have many sets of placement stitches and tackdown stitches, to stitch down all the different pieces of applique fabric. Once all those are done, most designs will then go on to do all of the satin stitches and/or decorative stitches as needed.

HTH.

 

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Gorgeous! I need to make my DD a version of this one day. I <3 Carla C!

That dress is amazing!!

Thanks! It really is quite easy, especially since it's a CarlaC pattern. The only thing I would have done differently is to gather the under skirt slightly (it's just sewed under the yellow ruffle - not all the way up). I think it would look fuller and more like an actual underskirt.

CONGRATS ON THE PHD!!!!!! What an awesome achievement!! Have a great trip too! The Step dress is AWESOME!!!! One of my all time favorites I have seen on here.

Thanksand Thanks!! I am really proud - I just don't know what I want to do now!!

WOW That is just beautiful. Take lots of pictures because the stepsisters are going to be all over that dress.

I'm excited! They always have the best interactions. I made sure to add lucifer this time!