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

[cogero]

She doesn't have a name yet.

But She is definately a She.

The first girl among 3 Brothers.

And I am definately hooked.

I found her last night on Craigslist... she looked too sad to be there. DH had to drive me 40 miles to pick her up with the truck.

Did I mention that she is beautiful?

I've known for quite some time that I wanted a vintage machine. While I was in the antique stores the other day, I ran across a Singer 66. They wanted $60 for her and she was in very poor shape. I had to pass her by. I felt so bad. But once I got home - I just knew that I really wanted a vintage machine. So, I really started researching, and one thing I prefered was the vertical bobbin (that's what I am used to on my Brother machines). Well, in doing my research - I found out that the Singer 15-91 was the machine for me. It didn't matter to me if it had a motor - I was kind of intrigued in the hand crank - and it didn't matter to me if it had reverse. So, this little beauty was listed yesterday... I just had to tell DH that I wanted her (I had bday $$ burning a hole in my pocket). I was excited to find out that she did have a (working) motor and reverse. When we got to the seller's house, we also discovered that she had partially rewired the machine (we still have to do the rest) and did clean her up a bit. I plan to entirely restore her - soon.

The seller plugged her in, and let me tell you - I have never sewed on anything as smooth or nice as this. It just glides like a warm knife through butter...

Sorry - I talk a lot... Anyways...

This beauty also came with her original Singer Cabinet #42:

Drawers hidden behind the side door:

Unfortunately, there is just no way this cabinet will fit in my new sewing room. I had thoughts of selling it seperately to recoup some of my $$... but then I couldn't seperate them - they'd been together for so long. I am such a sap. So, my youngest dd is getting a "vanity table" in her room.

Also, this beauty came with all of her original accessories - Soooo many feet. Thanks to the manual, I know what they all are now, but I can't list them off the top of my head. I do know that they are all there - box included.

Then, not only did she come with all her extra feet... This machine is strictly a "straight stitch machine", well she came with her Buttonholer Attachment, as well and all the attachments for it - in the original case:

Every part is all metal... and gorgeous.

The total price for this beauty, with all her accessories... wait for it... wait for it.... $65. I couldn't even talk the lady down, it was an amazing deal! I am beyond excited - especially when I got to sew on her for the first time - seriously, if you ever get the chance to sew on a vintage machine - do it - it's amazing! The lady couldn't tell me much about this particular machine - she has only owned it for a few years... I can tell you it was manufactured in the early 1950's - so it's pretty much one of the last runs of this type of body.

So, now this beauty needs a name...

And two last photos for tonight... My first project out of my new sewing room - a cover for my Brother machine.

I have the pattern cut for the serger cover. And now I need to make a cover for this gal... somehow - I am not sure that this fabric is her style - she needs something less modern, yet coordinating. I am not sure yet. She's special though.

D~ <---- yes, I truly think I've finally lost it.

okay D you have me wanting to take a 6 hour drive to my parents country house in way upstate NY almost to Canada to get the vintage machines sitting there. These are prior to 1950 My Mom promised me one and I think I could even squeeze it into my craft studio.

That machine is a beauty.

 

[ncmomof2]

I have now read this on 3 different sites...so maybe it is true! WalMart is supposedly getting their fabric departments BACK!

It will not be as big as before, but it will be something...maybe even a little bit more variety. The only thing good I have found about the 2 yard cuts is when they go on sale for a dollar!


Here is hoping! (or...a 24 hour Joann's might help me..)



Nini

They never clsed the fabric dept. at my Walmart. They told me some of the stores were keeping it and that was one of them. I have to say they have less Disney fabric than before. Though everyone seem to have less. Our Hancock's has half of what they use to and it seems like a long time since anything new came out. Where is Tangled fabric?!

 

[NiniMorris]

D~ LOVE that machine. I have an old, old, old Singer. It is one of the first electric ones. (actually a treadle that they put an after market motor in.) The plug into the machine is made of wood! It is the machine I learned to sew on. My Dad bought it for my mom at a swap meet when I was 4 and paid a whopping $5 for it. That was over 50 years ago.


I also have a Singer treadle ...sort of. The machine was taken to someone to restore it before my Mom died and no one knows who she took it to. So the table sits in my studio holding my Singer serger ...



Love old machines!



And she is definitely a girl...so curvy!



Nini

 

[mommy2mrb]

this is coming from someone who knows NOTHING about sewing machine's ....D~ your new girl is very pretty! what an amazing find you got! to have all the extras and manual means someone has loved her for a long time!

do you want suggestions for a name???

"Stella" jump out to me when I saw her first photo! it seems like a curvy girl's name to me!!!

enjoy your new addition to the family!!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Thanks everyone. I sure like her a lot.

Sure, I'll take ideas for names... I do like Stella... any others?

I was halfway thinking Beauty - because that's what I keep calling her... Black Beauty... but I dunno - kinda dumb?

D~

 

[RogueMom]

Any idea where I can get outfits made for my little princess for our December trip? She will be turning 3 while we are there, so maybe a bday something too. Anyone here use etsy?

 

[livndisney]

Any idea where I can get outfits made for my little princess for our December trip? She will be turning 3 while we are there, so maybe a bday something too. Anyone here use etsy?

We are not allowed to sell here on the Dis. Several of us do sell on Etsy and have their ID in their signature.

 

[aboveH20]

I think Ginger looks great! She may need some matching shoes. I love the matching bag & dress.

I use to use 2-3 white project posters for my Etsy pics....I could set up as few or as many for the project I was photographing....DH liked it cause I could fold them up and put them away when I was done....and my little cheapo camera does best in natural light.

You guys are going to crack up at this....you have influenced me to get myself my own AG doll! My bday was yesterday and so I had to buy myself something. I bought a used one off ebay that will need to go to the AG hospital.....but it was IMO a good deal...$20 w/ shipping. From the description I will probably have to have it restrung and maybe one eye replaced, I will use it and then when DD gets older if she takes it from me then I will know if she would like her own.

Thanks for the comment about Ginger. I can't imagine what size shoe she would take!

I have a few white foam board sheets. I'll have to do some 'trial and error' testing -- what with my photos being in such demand.

I can't believe you bought a doll. It scares me that I might be next. I'm just waiting to get you-know-who's address so I can send her the bill.

The pillowcases are great. I love your bag and Ginger's dress.

Your comments are much appreciated.

Hi all! I have been lurking here for a while, but haven't actually introduced myself! I am the mom to 2 girls and found myself lured here by the prospect of making dresses for my girls for our Disney trip in August! I have never sewn much, but am pretty creative, so I thought I'd give it a try. I took your advice and have made two simply sweet dresses for my girls (and matching ones for their AG dolls!) I'm hooked!

I am hoping to participate in a big give soon, but probably after we get back as I have a lot to do for my trip!

And I must say, Ginger is the MOST stylishly dressed soda bottle ever! I adore her outfits!

Psssst -- please don't tell Ginger she's a soda bottle, I don't know how she'd take the news.

Here are the dresses that I did for the latest Big Give. I know that the family received them and now I can post the pictures. I was really happy with how these turned out.

Those are BEAUTIFUL. I especially like coordinating, not matching. They will look spectacular at WDW.

I made 22 pillows for GKTW. The cream flannel was a remnant so I only was able to do two pillows out of it and then I accidentally cut my fabric 14 inches instead of 12 inches for the pocket, but I will send it anyway and if they don't want to use them hopefully they can give those two to a family who would want an extra case.

And FYI (particularly for you, Cheryl): Hancock's solid flannel is still $4.99 but they only have their prints on sale at 50% off currently and the prints start at $5.99 regular price. And with a 40% off coupon it makes the solid $2.99, which would be the price you can get it at when Joann's has it on sale. And I actually got my flannel for $2 a yard with the Memorial Day Military Discount. I am hoping they do that again for the 4th.

ETA: My Dragontales flannel was a freebie from my dd's old teacher so that's why there are two sets with it -- and I have even more for the future. The Disney fabrics were remnants from Walmart -- only 20% off but with their already lower prices it makes it inexpensive. The butterfly flannel was a $2 yard Walmart clearance. I love Walmart for fabric!

Great pillowcases with fabrics I haven't seen before. I wore my Navy Mom t-shirt when I went to the Memorial Day sale, ever hopeful of a generous clerk -- no luck. I decided it wasn't worth it to take my husband and his ID along for a 10% discount.

Believe it or not, I don't think there's a Hancock's in all of New York.

Well... as I JUST reached my 10 post limit... I can now post!

I apologize for the horrible pics... I took them with my phone.

This is my oldest... doesn't she look thrilled? Best line from her when I was sewing the dresses... Is that how dresses are made? You SEW them?

The fabric was a $2 find at Joann's. Someone else on here said that they started with $2 fabric figuring that if they screwed it up, oh well.... so, I went for it... Now I'm trying to figure out what to sew next! I will say DH is not amused by my new hobby, all he sees is $$$! But is impressed that I have done the dresses!

Hooray for 10 posts. The dresses turned out great and I love your daughter's comment.

I think Ginger NEEDS a ruffle butt bubble romper...

So, as long as we are showing pictures... I figured I better get some posted... I thought about posting one of my new sewing machine.... but Ms. Patience Humility. is going to have to wait just a few more minutes, because I have to lug it upstairs and take a picture - then get it uploaded.. I promise, it's coming.

Until then, you'll have to make due with my BG outfit for Bridgie's Felicity... I am so glad she got it and that she liked it.

Peg Leg Annie is modeling for you today:

Close-up of my second hand applique:

Back:

BRB w/ new (to me) sewing machine pictures.
D~

I'll get right on that rubber baby buggy bumper ruffle butt bubble romper for Ginger.

The Snow White is amazing. I will never ever have the patience for that much hand work and detail. I it.

All those pillowcase will be well loved. GTKTW must be excited when they see your return address on a package. I love Ginger's new dress and the matching tote. Perfect for your outings together.

Oh, I thought the coordinating print had to be cotton (but not flannel). So is it OK for the print to be flannel too?

Thanks for your kind words. This is the first time I've used flannel for the "novelty" print and as far as I know it's okay -- they felt sooooo soft.

She doesn't have a name yet.

But She is definately a She.

The first girl among 3 Brothers.

And I am definately hooked.
I found her last night on Craigslist... she looked too sad to be there. DH had to drive me 40 miles to pick her up with the truck.

Did I mention that she is beautiful?

Also, this beauty came with all of her original accessories - Soooo many feet. Thanks to the manual, I know what they all are now, but I can't list them off the top of my head. I do know that they are all there - box included.

Then, not only did she come with all her extra feet... This machine is strictly a "straight stitch machine", well she came with her Buttonholer Attachment, as well and all the attachments for it - in the original case:

So, now this beauty needs a name...

And two last photos for tonight... My first project out of my new sewing room - a cover for my Brother machine.

I have the pattern cut for the serger cover. And now I need to make a cover for this gal... somehow - I am not sure that this fabric is her style - she needs something less modern, yet coordinating. I am not sure yet. She's special though.

D~ <---- yes, I truly think I've finally lost it.

Well, if you want to name her after me you could call her Patience. Just saying.

I don't know if I should confess that I sold my aunt's Singer on eb*y a few months ago or just jump in and agree with you that she's beautiful. She's just the perfect addition for your sewing room -- and so many extra parts. Funny you should mention them because I've had five feet sitting next to my computer for a couple months and I keep meaning to take a photo and ask y'all what they do. I see you have at least one of the same feet.

Your sewing machine cover is be-yooty-full. I put contact paper over the box mine came in and turn it upside down over my sewing machine. Not quite as classy.

As Shakespeare and I are often quoted as saying, "How poor are they that have not Patience."

Just back from Wal-Mart and look what I found !! I told the woman setting it up that it made me so happy to see it back, she looked at me like I lost my mind.

Gotta love the prices!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I have now read this on 3 different sites...so maybe it is true! WalMart is supposedly getting their fabric departments BACK!

It will not be as big as before, but it will be something...maybe even a little bit more variety. The only thing good I have found about the 2 yard cuts is when they go on sale for a dollar!


Here is hoping! (or...a 24 hour Joann's might help me..)



Nini

Well, mine remodeled a few months back and added a small sewing isle with 2 yard cuts, but nothing like they had before they initially eliminated their previous fabric department. I was able to purchase some cute Cars fabric a while back ago though, so I'm trying not to be so bitter towards Wal-Mart anymore...trying!

Well... as I JUST reached my 10 post limit... I can now post!

The fabric was a $2 find at Joann's. Someone else on here said that they started with $2 fabric figuring that if they screwed it up, oh well.... so, I went for it... Now I'm trying to figure out what to sew next! I will say DH is not amused by my new hobby, all he sees is $$$! But is impressed that I have done the dresses!

You did great!! Those dresses are ahhhhhhhdorable!

She doesn't have a name yet.

But She is definately a She.

The first girl among 3 Brothers.

And I am definately hooked.

I found her last night on Craigslist... she looked too sad to be there. DH had to drive me 40 miles to pick her up with the truck.

Did I mention that she is beautiful?

I've known for quite some time that I wanted a vintage machine. While I was in the antique stores the other day, I ran across a Singer 66. They wanted $60 for her and she was in very poor shape. I had to pass her by. I felt so bad. But once I got home - I just knew that I really wanted a vintage machine. So, I really started researching, and one thing I prefered was the vertical bobbin (that's what I am used to on my Brother machines). Well, in doing my research - I found out that the Singer 15-91 was the machine for me. It didn't matter to me if it had a motor - I was kind of intrigued in the hand crank - and it didn't matter to me if it had reverse. So, this little beauty was listed yesterday... I just had to tell DH that I wanted her (I had bday $$ burning a hole in my pocket). I was excited to find out that she did have a (working) motor and reverse. When we got to the seller's house, we also discovered that she had partially rewired the machine (we still have to do the rest) and did clean her up a bit. I plan to entirely restore her - soon.

The seller plugged her in, and let me tell you - I have never sewed on anything as smooth or nice as this. It just glides like a warm knife through butter...

Sorry - I talk a lot... Anyways...

This beauty also came with her original Singer Cabinet #42:

Drawers hidden behind the side door:

Unfortunately, there is just no way this cabinet will fit in my new sewing room. I had thoughts of selling it seperately to recoup some of my $$... but then I couldn't seperate them - they'd been together for so long. I am such a sap. So, my youngest dd is getting a "vanity table" in her room.

Also, this beauty came with all of her original accessories - Soooo many feet. Thanks to the manual, I know what they all are now, but I can't list them off the top of my head. I do know that they are all there - box included.

Then, not only did she come with all her extra feet... This machine is strictly a "straight stitch machine", well she came with her Buttonholer Attachment, as well and all the attachments for it - in the original case:

Every part is all metal... and gorgeous.

The total price for this beauty, with all her accessories... wait for it... wait for it.... $65. I couldn't even talk the lady down, it was an amazing deal! I am beyond excited - especially when I got to sew on her for the first time - seriously, if you ever get the chance to sew on a vintage machine - do it - it's amazing! The lady couldn't tell me much about this particular machine - she has only owned it for a few years... I can tell you it was manufactured in the early 1950's - so it's pretty much one of the last runs of this type of body.

So, now this beauty needs a name...

And two last photos for tonight... My first project out of my new sewing room - a cover for my Brother machine.

I have the pattern cut for the serger cover. And now I need to make a cover for this gal... somehow - I am not sure that this fabric is her style - she needs something less modern, yet coordinating. I am not sure yet. She's special though.

D~ <---- yes, I truly think I've finally lost it.

WOWZA!! That machine is amazing and only $65!! That has to be a steal! I don't know exactly why, but I thought she looked like an Antoinette from the first picture I saw of her. That is amazing she has so many feet too!! I think the one even looks like a ruffler attachment, wow!! Good thing I live so far away, or I'd probably be drooling over it! Too bad you don't have room for the cabinet in your studio, is there no where to squeeze it in?

Just back from Wal-Mart and look what I found !! I told the woman setting it up that it made me so happy to see it back, she looked at me like I lost my mind.

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D ~ That machine is over the top!!! It's in such great shape, you are one lucky girl!!!

WOW!! That's a total come back. All I've seen of mine is they brought in the 2 yard cuts as I mentioned above. I wonder if they will bring back more if the cuts sell well?? Selfishly I don't so much mind if that's all they ever get because Hobby Lobby is now just across the street, they went in shortly after Wal-Mart cut their fabric department.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Friends!!

Well, Im a bit whacked out tonight with packing and taking medicine and giving Zoey a bath (she hates getting a bath) and stuff, but just wanted to say....

D - love your new girl - I have something old in my basement, I'll have to take a pic sometime, she is in a cabinet too, but I think she is silver!! She was grandma's!!!

Love all the pillowcases, they are just so cute - has anyone figured out if we can get the right size insert anywhere?

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

 

[weluvdizne]

Hi Friends!!

Well, Im a bit whacked out tonight with packing and taking medicine and giving Zoey a bath (she hates getting a bath) and stuff, but just wanted to say....

D - love your new girl - I have something old in my basement, I'll have to take a pic sometime, she is in a cabinet too, but I think she is silver!! She was grandma's!!!

Love all the pillowcases, they are just so cute - has anyone figured out if we can get the right size insert anywhere?

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

How sweet! They look so happpy, all of them. What a lucky little girl to join that loving family!! Prayers being said for a smooth transition for all.

 

[DMGeurts]

I can't believe you bought a doll. It scares me that I might be next. I'm just waiting to get you-know-who's address so I can send her the bill.

I hope you're not referring to me.

I decided it wasn't worth it to take my husband and his ID along for a 10% discount.

The only time I get to use DH's military ID is when I am checking into the SoG. LOL

I'll get right on that rubber baby buggy bumper ruffle butt bubble romper for Ginger.

Great!!! I can't wait to see it! Personally, I think Ginger would look great in a pastel pink color.

The Snow White is amazing. I will never ever have the patience for that much hand work and detail. I it.

Thank you.

Well, if you want to name her after me you could call her Patience. Just saying.

I could...

I don't know if I should confess that I sold my aunt's Singer on eb*y a few months ago or just jump in and agree with you that she's beautiful. She's just the perfect addition for your sewing room -- and so many extra parts. Funny you should mention them because I've had five feet sitting next to my computer for a couple months and I keep meaning to take a photo and ask y'all what they do. I see you have at least one of the same feet.

Yep, today is not the day to admit that to me. I hope she went to a good home though. I think you should take a couple of photos of those there feet, cause if they'd fit my new machine... And if I can figure out what they are... I might be interested in purchasing them... However - if that's just a ploy to get my address to send the bill for the AG doll... Well, that wouldn't be very nice.

Can I stop multi-quoting you with in my own quote... you just have me ROFLing so much that I feel I need to comment on everything seperately.

Your sewing machine cover is be-yooty-full. I put contact paper over the box mine came in and turn it upside down over my sewing machine. Not quite as classy.

That is actually a fantabulous idea, I wish I would have thought of that before I started sewing all these covers.

As Shakespeare and I are often quoted as saying, "How poor are they that have not Patience."

ROFL

WOWZA!! That machine is amazing and only $65!! That has to be a steal! I don't know exactly why, but I thought she looked like an Antoinette from the first picture I saw of her. That is amazing she has so many feet too!! I think the one even looks like a ruffler attachment, wow!! Good thing I live so far away, or I'd probably be drooling over it! Too bad you don't have room for the cabinet in your studio, is there no where to squeeze it in?

Yes, you are right, that is a ruffler... Actually all of the feet - in no particular order:
The Foot Hemmer
The Binder
The Gathering Foot
The Ruffler
The Seam Guide
The Zipper Foot
The Edge Stitcher
The Adjustable Hemmer

And there is just no space in my sewing room anywhere - I've filled it up with counter tops. Oh - well...

Hi Friends!!
D - love your new girl - I have something old in my basement, I'll have to take a pic sometime, she is in a cabinet too, but I think she is silver!! She was grandma's!!!
So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

Thank you - I would love to see pictures of your Grandmother's machine!

And congrats on your new neice... I haven't watched the video yet.

okay D you have me wanting to take a 6 hour drive to my parents country house in way upstate NY almost to Canada to get the vintage machines sitting there. These are prior to 1950 My Mom promised me one and I think I could even squeeze it into my craft studio.

That machine is a beauty.

Oooh - you should take a 6 hour road trip!!! It would be so worth it!

D~ LOVE that machine. I have an old, old, old Singer. It is one of the first electric ones. (actually a treadle that they put an after market motor in.) The plug into the machine is made of wood! It is the machine I learned to sew on. My Dad bought it for my mom at a swap meet when I was 4 and paid a whopping $5 for it. That was over 50 years ago.


I also have a Singer treadle ...sort of. The machine was taken to someone to restore it before my Mom died and no one knows who she took it to. So the table sits in my studio holding my Singer serger ...



Love old machines!



And she is definitely a girl...so curvy!



Nini

Wow Nini! Do you still use the machine with the adapted motor?

I am surprised that the person that your mom brought the machine to never called... that's kind of sad. You can probably find a replacement pretty cheap if you ever wanted to?

D~

 

[babynala]

Until then, you'll have to make due with my BG outfit for Bridgie's Felicity... I am so glad she got it and that she liked it.

Peg Leg Annie is modeling for you today:

Close-up of my second hand applique:

Back:

BRB w/ new (to me) sewing machine pictures.
D~

Your AG dress for Bridget is adorable. I love the applique.

She doesn't have a name yet.

But She is definately a She.

The first girl among 3 Brothers.

And I am definately hooked.

I found her last night on Craigslist... she looked too sad to be there. DH had to drive me 40 miles to pick her up with the truck.

Did I mention that she is beautiful?

I've known for quite some time that I wanted a vintage machine. While I was in the antique stores the other day, I ran across a Singer 66. They wanted $60 for her and she was in very poor shape. I had to pass her by. I felt so bad. But once I got home - I just knew that I really wanted a vintage machine. So, I really started researching, and one thing I prefered was the vertical bobbin (that's what I am used to on my Brother machines). Well, in doing my research - I found out that the Singer 15-91 was the machine for me. It didn't matter to me if it had a motor - I was kind of intrigued in the hand crank - and it didn't matter to me if it had reverse. So, this little beauty was listed yesterday... I just had to tell DH that I wanted her (I had bday $$ burning a hole in my pocket). I was excited to find out that she did have a (working) motor and reverse. When we got to the seller's house, we also discovered that she had partially rewired the machine (we still have to do the rest) and did clean her up a bit. I plan to entirely restore her - soon.

The seller plugged her in, and let me tell you - I have never sewed on anything as smooth or nice as this. It just glides like a warm knife through butter...

Sorry - I talk a lot... Anyways...

This beauty also came with her original Singer Cabinet #42:

Unfortunately, there is just no way this cabinet will fit in my new sewing room. I had thoughts of selling it seperately to recoup some of my $$... but then I couldn't seperate them - they'd been together for so long. I am such a sap. So, my youngest dd is getting a "vanity table" in her room.

Also, this beauty came with all of her original accessories - Soooo many feet. Thanks to the manual, I know what they all are now, but I can't list them off the top of my head. I do know that they are all there - box included.

Then, not only did she come with all her extra feet... This machine is strictly a "straight stitch machine", well she came with her Buttonholer Attachment, as well and all the attachments for it - in the original case:

Every part is all metal... and gorgeous.

The total price for this beauty, with all her accessories... wait for it... wait for it.... $65. I couldn't even talk the lady down, it was an amazing deal! I am beyond excited - especially when I got to sew on her for the first time - seriously, if you ever get the chance to sew on a vintage machine - do it - it's amazing! The lady couldn't tell me much about this particular machine - she has only owned it for a few years... I can tell you it was manufactured in the early 1950's - so it's pretty much one of the last runs of this type of body.

So, now this beauty needs a name...

And two last photos for tonight... My first project out of my new sewing room - a cover for my Brother machine.

I have the pattern cut for the serger cover. And now I need to make a cover for this gal... somehow - I am not sure that this fabric is her style - she needs something less modern, yet coordinating. I am not sure yet. She's special though.

D~ <---- yes, I truly think I've finally lost it.

wow, your machine is a beauty. Those pictures are worth the wait. I was wondering what machine you got since you said new to me. That cabinet is a beauty too and turning it into a vanity for your daughter is a fabulous idea. Someday, when you build your next sewing studio you can re-introduce them to each other. Loving the sewing machine covers. I wonder if you could find some of that quilting fabric that coordinates with your sewing room but looks old, I know it has a name and I can picture it but I can't think of what it is called. (I'm no help)

Just back from Wal-Mart and look what I found !! I told the woman setting it up that it made me so happy to see it back, she looked at me like I lost my mind.

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D ~ That machine is over the top!!! It's in such great shape, you are one lucky girl!!!

Well that looks promising. I guess you couldn't buy any for $.00? That would be quite a roll back.

Hi Friends!!

Well, Im a bit whacked out tonight with packing and taking medicine and giving Zoey a bath (she hates getting a bath) and stuff, but just wanted to say....

D - love your new girl - I have something old in my basement, I'll have to take a pic sometime, she is in a cabinet too, but I think she is silver!! She was grandma's!!!

Love all the pillowcases, they are just so cute - has anyone figured out if we can get the right size insert anywhere?

So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

Thanks for the update on your step brother's adoption. I hope the adjustment goes smoothly.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Wendy.....what a beautiful little baby doll Kate is looks like her big brothers are already taking good care of her!
Congratulations to your family!


Hope you feel better before you leave on your trip!

 

[babynala]

Wendy - Just sitting here wiping away the tears after watching Kate's welcome home video. What a sweet little girl. Her big brothers look like they couldn't be happier to have a new little sister. What a wonderful way to capture her homecoming and I'm sure this video will be cherished. I'm sure her feet have barely hit the floor since she's been home.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Hi Friends!!
So, some of you knew about my step brother and his wife adopting a baby from China - well, they got home Wednesday night!!!!!! If you have a few tissues, you might want to watch this sweet video clip - Big Brothers are Ryan and Will (they are both adopted too, but state side as newborns), Mom is Brenda, and Dad is Johnny - say a prayer for them as they all adjust to being the Fab 5!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqtMKtb2kM

Hugs to Everyone!! Wendy

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing that video! It's been a rough week for me and that did my soul wonders. God bless that beautiful family I think Kate is a very lucky little girl to be surrounded with such love.

 

[cogero]

Wendy thank you for sharing the video. It made me cry. Love the pictures of the boys bonding with Kate.

 

[babynala]

Bowling Shirt Question: when using CarlaC's pattern how do you create the sleeves that look like they are cuffed so you can use a contrasting fabric?

 

[weluvdizne]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing that video! It's been a rough week for me and that did my soul wonders. God bless that beautiful family I think Kate is a very lucky little girl to be surrounded with such love.

sorry to hear you had a rough week. Hope it gets better soon. How is your new house coming along?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

okay just have to post my excitement. we were going to drive to WDW but I was getting nervous about DS and have been pricing flights on JetBlue and we are now flying. I was able to get us tickets under 300 a person that hasn't happened in ages

Flying will be so fast and I am glad you got flights at a good price.

Yeah my mom LOVES to sew. She has been doing it for years. Right now she is sewing like a madwoman because it is helping her del with my DHs sudden death.

My DD is defintely benefitting and she will be so cute on our trip in September.

I LOVE the Tinkerbell dress, the colours are perfect together.

I am sorry for you loss and hope that your and your DD have a magical time in Disney. It does feel good to be busy to deal with issues and being creative is such a good release.

Hi all! I have been lurking here for a while, but haven't actually introduced myself! I am the mom to 2 girls and found myself lured here by the prospect of making dresses for my girls for our Disney trip in August! I have never sewn much, but am pretty creative, so I thought I'd give it a try. I took your advice and have made two simply sweet dresses for my girls (and matching ones for their AG dolls!) I'm hooked!

I am hoping to participate in a big give soon, but probably after we get back as I have a lot to do for my trip!

And I must say, Ginger is the MOST stylishly dressed soda bottle ever! I adore her outfits!

I wanted to say Welcome to Disboutique board.