Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[aksunshine]

I see there are a few people making a Christmas trip. This is our first time visiting when it's all Christmas-y!! We are at POFQ, Dec 3-10. There are quite a few Disers going then, but not a lot of Disbou's, that I have seen.

My first Sisboom Maddie for a customer!!

Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

And just because it is cute!!! Not the best quality, with my phone again. Gabriel is going to be Tigger on Monday, or "Tiggy" as he calls him!! He has a couple of Tigger toys that he ADORES! He hugs and kisses them all this time!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

 

[Fruto76]

I see there are a few people making a Christmas trip. This is our first time visiting when it's all Christmas-y!! We are at POFQ, Dec 3-10. There are quite a few Disers going then, but not a lot of Disbou's, that I have seen.

My first Sisboom Maddie for a customer!!

Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

And just because it is cute!!! Not the best quality, with my phone again. Gabriel is going to be Tigger on Monday, or "Tiggy" as he calls him!! He has a couple of Tigger toys that he ADORES! He hugs and kisses them all this time!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

The pants are fabulous! Hope you get the pattern drafted ~ I would love to get my hands on it!
Tiggy is too cute! Hope he has fun!
QUESTION! I am almost done with dd's costume. I made her corset too big because I was upsizing a pattern. I fixed it some by pleating the front, but it still doesn't stay up on its on even with the ribbon tied tightly. I was thinking I could shir it on the sides (from the back where the ribbon ties are to the front pleat) and that would keep it up, but I'm afraid it might make it too tight. Typically, shirring you start with double the fabric, right? I only have a few inches, what do you all think? Will it be too tight? Any other ideas?

 

[Forevryoung]

My 4 year old Brother (CS6000i) officially has a timing issue. $88 to fix (originally spent $170ish). So I'm sewing machine shopping!

I know I could replace it with the same machine. The guy at the sewing machine repair place was trying to sell me a machine that did much less than my current machine but was more in my price range

My local quilt shop has me in love with a BabyLock Elizabeth. Any other suggestions for a machine I should try before I shell out $$$?

 

[PurpleEars]

lol -vacation is a whole different ball game!!

Where else can a girl wear Mator Ears

Adore her DH wearing a Buzz hat

Billy and I tacked a few days onto my work trip for our anniversary!!

Looks like you had a great time Wendy. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

So far I have sewn...

For Annabella
-Many Princess dress
-Nemo Dress
-Mickey Motif outfit
-Tinkerbell twirl dress
-Mickey and Minnie bandana dress
-Jessie bandana dress
-Christmas Audrey Skirt and embroidered t-shirt
-Animal Kingdom Dress

For the Tyler and Ryan

-Mickey comic strip bowling shirts
-Ryan Woody bowling shirt
-Tyler bowling shirt
-Monorail Jackets
-Cars bowling shirts

For me
-Mickey motif diaper bag

For DH
-ummmm nothing, well, tie dyes and he only wears the tie dyes I make him at the parks, so his past ones still look brand new. So he's only getting a few new ones to match with our new colors...

Tie dyes

-one set of side profile Mickeys for everyone (boys in blues and green) (girls in purples and green)

Still to do

Camo Mickey tie dyes
Chirstmas color tie dye (on the boys I plan to embroidery the Donald tangled in Christmas lights on)
I want to make Ryan a Tigger and Jake and the Pirates bowling shirts (Tyler says no more bowling shirts please, so I might do a raglan or two for him...
I really want to make an embellished Minnie jean jacket for Anna, because Heather came out with that super cute design, but I'm running out of time!! EKKK!

I also wanted to embroider a few shirts for myself, but again 14 DAYS!!!! Maybe if I work a few 24 hour shifts, waddya think?

Anyone else going Nov 12-18th?

Looks like you have been very busy and will be busy for the next week or so!

I don't know if all the Fabriclands charge the same price on the Disney fabric, but it ended up costing $4.20 metre.

Here is the Halloween Dress. I'm still trying to decide if I want to add ric rac to the bottom of the dress.

Wow, $4.20 a metre. That's amazing! I saw that they upped the price on the newer Disney fabric when I was in the other day (from $14/metre to $17/metre) Hmmm, maybe I should send "santa" shopping afterall.

I am not sure if the ric rac makes it look to busy. I think I like it the way it is.

I did pick a new name for my shop. I tried a couple of ideas and they had already been taken so I went with one my friend suggested. So my shop name is now DivineDesignsbyDiane. It is a little longer than I would have preferred but I am happy with it.

I am thinking that I might try the PE Designs. I may buy a slightly older version first to play around with a little bit. I am not in a rush to buy anything though. I have been thinking of buying something for several months and I am going to take my time deciding. I have looked for reviews on software websites but I haven't found anything. I did find a sewing forum where some of the people discussed some of the different programs. However, everybody seemed to have different programs and had only worked with what they actually owned. I'd love to get an opinion from somebody who has tried multiple programs and found one better than the others.

I would not recommend Embroidery Magic. I had the software for a while and I couldn't make a whole lot out of it.

before I get moving here is a pic of my gang at MNSSHP last week

Blake dressed as Peter and Gracie was supposed to be Tink and decided last minute (like walking out the room last minute ) that she didn't want to be Tink. So, that meant the Haunted Mansion outfit I did for PR got worn.
here is some of my work from before then
I made the Volleyball team seniors hoodies for their senior night gifts

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onesie dress and burpie I did for my sister who is expecting next week

And these next 2 were for Lisa BG

That's it for now. I'm off to sew!

It looks like your family had a great time at MSSHP. The volleyball hoodies look so nice and comfy. You did a great job with the set for Lisa's Give. I am sure they really liked them!

I see there are a few people making a Christmas trip. This is our first time visiting when it's all Christmas-y!! We are at POFQ, Dec 3-10. There are quite a few Disers going then, but not a lot of Disbou's, that I have seen.

My first Sisboom Maddie for a customer!!

Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

And just because it is cute!!! Not the best quality, with my phone again. Gabriel is going to be Tigger on Monday, or "Tiggy" as he calls him!! He has a couple of Tigger toys that he ADORES! He hugs and kisses them all this time!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

Great job on the outfits. Gabriel as Tigger is just too cute!

My 4 year old Brother (CS6000i) officially has a timing issue. $88 to fix (originally spent $170ish). So I'm sewing machine shopping!

I know I could replace it with the same machine. The guy at the sewing machine repair place was trying to sell me a machine that did much less than my current machine but was more in my price range

My local quilt shop has me in love with a BabyLock Elizabeth. Any other suggestions for a machine I should try before I shell out $$$?

I don't have any suggestions for you. My Brother CS8060 (main sewing machine) has had a timing issue for over a year now. I am too cheap to get it fixed so I am going to keep sewing on that machine until it officially dies. The only thing that it can't do anymore is anything with twin needles. I just use my Brother 270D for the odd times I use twin needles.

 

[VBAndrea]

Let's see, we have a Halloween party this afternoon and I still need to put a few finishing touches on ds's costume. DD's is DONE!!!!! DD's is way cuter than DS's too -- ds's looks like a military suit rather than a Sgt. Pepper's costume ~ I think part of that is b/c I didn't have the right color for the red. I am hoping with carrying a guitar he'll look more like George. Wonder if I should whip up some strap covers that say "The Beatles" on them?

I also promised dd I would make Halloween cookies with her this morning since dh took ds fishing (in 50º weather) so wish me luck in getting it all done.

lol -vacation is a whole different ball game!!

Where else can a girl wear Mator Ears

Adore her DH wearing a Buzz hat

Dream of meeting a princess in a castle, even at years old

Ride on a carosel feeling a bit princessey herself!

Hold a platypus

Wear funny glasses (after waiting in line for 45 minutes to play Toy Story Mania)

Wear a Mickey and Minnie Cutie shirt

Max out her score on Buzz Lightyear

Visit Eeyore's house

Hang out under a rainbow

Eat a Mickey Ice Cream

Fall in love with a dolphin (although this was in Clearwater)

And hold her prosthetic tail!

Billy and I tacked a few days onto my work trip for our anniversary!!

This is a picture of the castle that I took and then used the neon option on Photobucket - kinda cool!

I love your pictures and I love your story! For some reason, seeing your pics have really made me want a trip back to the world. Sadly it is not financially possible right now. My ds also wants to go visit Winter -- I figured dd would fall in love, but ds seemed to like the movie even more.

I don't know if all the Fabriclands charge the same price on the Disney fabric, but it ended up costing $4.20 metre.

Here is the Halloween Dress. I'm still trying to decide if I want to add ric rac to the bottom of the dress.

It turned out adorable! I like the ric-rac.

Yes, I have to agree... Wendy, you seem like a pretty fun gal! I hope you get to sweet talk your way to the Osbourne Lights and some more chocolates in Germany! I am getting ready to finish Halloween costumes and tee shirts for school Monday...
before I get moving here is a pic of my gang at MNSSHP last week

Blake dressed as Peter and Gracie was supposed to be Tink and decided last minute (like walking out the room last minute) that she didn't want to be Tink. So, that meant the Haunted Mansion outfit I did for PR got worn.
here is some of my work from before then
I made the Volleyball team seniors hoodies for their senior night gifts

back

onesie dress and burpie I did for my sister who is expecting next week

And these next 2 were for Lisa BG

That's it for now. I'm off to sew!

LOVE the family photo! Yay that your dh was able to come home for a visit.

Amazing work on the hoodies -- the girls must love them.

I love your gift -- I may steal your monogram idea as I am going to be making some burp cloths for ds's teacher who is due at the end of November. I'm too afraid to try a onesie dress though. I was thinking about a small taggie blanket instead.

Love your BG items as well. I'm sure they were very much appreciated.

To be continued b/c I have too many images.....

 

[VBAndrea]

I see there are a few people making a Christmas trip. This is our first time visiting when it's all Christmas-y!! We are at POFQ, Dec 3-10. There are quite a few Disers going then, but not a lot of Disbou's, that I have seen.

My first Sisboom Maddie for a customer!!

Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

And just because it is cute!!! Not the best quality, with my phone again. Gabriel is going to be Tigger on Monday, or "Tiggy" as he calls him!! He has a couple of Tigger toys that he ADORES! He hugs and kisses them all this time!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

Everything looks great (and I am not on FB -- I only have a *fake* account that a friend made me as a small group of friends have a private forum and they forced me to join them). I am using it for Pinterest though so Marianne and Michelle have found me!
I have tons of jeans that I got on clearance at Target. I am hoping to doctor some more up once Halloween is over. I like how yours turned out.

The pants are fabulous! Hope you get the pattern drafted ~ I would love to get my hands on it!
Tiggy is too cute! Hope he has fun!
QUESTION! I am almost done with dd's costume. I made her corset too big because I was upsizing a pattern. I fixed it some by pleating the front, but it still doesn't stay up on its on even with the ribbon tied tightly. I was thinking I could shir it on the sides (from the back where the ribbon ties are to the front pleat) and that would keep it up, but I'm afraid it might make it too tight. Typically, shirring you start with double the fabric, right? I only have a few inches, what do you all think? Will it be too tight? Any other ideas?

If you shirred it just a little it might work -- like just do a couple of rows at the top and bottom and see how it fits. My shirring did not shrink the fabric in half, but it definitely did more than a couple of inches. I think you kind of have to play around with it. What about sewing some elastic like you do on the Insa skirt and that way you would have more control over how much you take it in.

 

[cogero]

Yes, I have to agree... Wendy, you seem like a pretty fun gal! I hope you get to sweet talk your way to the Osbourne Lights and some more chocolates in Germany! I am getting ready to finish Halloween costumes and tee shirts for school Monday...
before I get moving here is a pic of my gang at MNSSHP last week

back

onesie dress and burpie I did for my sister who is expecting next week

And these next 2 were for Lisa BG

That's it for now. I'm off to sew!

Love the Halloween Picture someday I will get to MNSSHP. Love all the outfits.

My first Sisboom Maddie for a customer!!

Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

Totally in love with your stuff Alicia. I love that Maddy top that is one of the patterns I want to try for DD.


Andrea I hope you post pictures of your costumes.

Well I am off to work on DS Halloween Costume it is super simple just need to applique the shirt and I have to do a customer order.

 

[karebear23]

Wendy-
What fun love your photos! We want to go down to Tampa and see the dolphin soon!
Hopefully on DH's next weekend off!

We love the Buzz ride. Funny my DS is 3. Last time he rode w/grandpa. Somehow he got over 800,000 points. LOL!

Hope you get to come down to see the lights! We are going Dec 7th!

lol -vacation is a whole different ball game!!

Wear a Mickey and Minnie Cutie shirt

Max out her score on Buzz Lightyear

Fall in love with a dolphin (although this was in Clearwater)

And hold her prosthetic tail!

This is a picture of the castle that I took and then used the neon option on Photobucket - kinda cool!

Yes, I have to agree... Wendy, you seem like a pretty fun gal! I hope you get to sweet talk your way to the Osbourne Lights and some more chocolates in Germany! I am getting ready to finish Halloween costumes and tee shirts for school Monday...
before I get moving here is a pic of my gang at MNSSHP last week

back

onesie dress and burpie I did for my sister who is expecting next week

And these next 2 were for Lisa BG

That's it for now. I'm off to sew!

Everything looks great! What a nice photo from MNSSHP!

I see there are a few people making a Christmas trip. This is our first time visiting when it's all Christmas-y!! We are at POFQ, Dec 3-10. There are quite a few Disers going then, but not a lot of Disbou's, that I have seen.

My first Sisboom Maddie for a customer!!

Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

Cute! love the ruffle back pants! I have thought of doing something similar.

Tigger is just too adorable!
We will be there just for Dec 7-8. Just spending the night to see the lights and do a bit of the parks!

The pants are fabulous! Hope you get the pattern drafted ~ I would love to get my hands on it!
Tiggy is too cute! Hope he has fun!
QUESTION! I am almost done with dd's costume. I made her corset too big because I was upsizing a pattern. I fixed it some by pleating the front, but it still doesn't stay up on its on even with the ribbon tied tightly. I was thinking I could shir it on the sides (from the back where the ribbon ties are to the front pleat) and that would keep it up, but I'm afraid it might make it too tight. Typically, shirring you start with double the fabric, right? I only have a few inches, what do you all think? Will it be too tight? Any other ideas?

My only other suggestion if the shirring doesn't work is if you have any clear elastic...you could always add some straps?

 

[DMGeurts]

Awww - thanks Jess and D!! Im going through Disney withdrawal now!!!! Im trying to talk Billy into taking me to see the Osborne lights and Candelight processional - not going to well though!! lol....IM also missing the wonderful Milk Chocolate Covered Carmels from Germany in EPCOT!!

Mmmmm.... That sounds wonderful! I hope you get to go back for the Candlelight Processional.

Wendy, your pictures are wonderful and making me incredibly giddy, because they have two weeks left till our trip!!

So far I have sewn...

For Annabella
-Many Princess dress
-Nemo Dress
-Mickey Motif outfit
-Tinkerbell twirl dress
-Mickey and Minnie bandana dress
-Jessie bandana dress
-Christmas Audrey Skirt and embroidered t-shirt
-Animal Kingdom Dress

For the Tyler and Ryan

-Mickey comic strip bowling shirts
-Ryan Woody bowling shirt
-Tyler bowling shirt
-Monorail Jackets
-Cars bowling shirts

For me
-Mickey motif diaper bag

For DH
-ummmm nothing, well, tie dyes and he only wears the tie dyes I make him at the parks, so his past ones still look brand new. So he's only getting a few new ones to match with our new colors...

Tie dyes

-one set of side profile Mickeys for everyone (boys in blues and green) (girls in purples and green)

Still to do

Camo Mickey tie dyes
Chirstmas color tie dye (on the boys I plan to embroidery the Donald tangled in Christmas lights on)
I want to make Ryan a Tigger and Jake and the Pirates bowling shirts (Tyler says no more bowling shirts please, so I might do a raglan or two for him...
I really want to make an embellished Minnie jean jacket for Anna, because Heather came out with that super cute design, but I'm running out of time!! EKKK!

I also wanted to embroider a few shirts for myself, but again 14 DAYS!!!! Maybe if I work a few 24 hour shifts, waddya think?

Anyone else going Nov 12-18th?

You have been a busy lady!!! WOW!!!! Can't wait to see pics of this stuff in action!

And yes - back to the sewing room! Finish that trip project so we can see what you're working on!!!

ROFL.

I don't know if all the Fabriclands charge the same price on the Disney fabric, but it ended up costing $4.20 metre.

Here is the Halloween Dress. I'm still trying to decide if I want to add ric rac to the bottom of the dress.

I like it with the ric rac.

lol - I didnt plan it that way - I had a heart there, and then when we got the buttons, i couldnt cover Mickey or Minnie's heads, so I put it right on the heart! lol - worked out!! Eeyores House is in the line to the Winnie the Pooh ride - they have an interactive area for the kids while the parents wait in part of the line - seemed to be working out alright. I was happy because they moved that big tree that used to be in the play area across from the ride into the new area. The old play area is now part of the new construction for the new land - its looking HUGE!!!

Owen is doing much better - thanks for the prayers - his mom said that his levels are coming down and he feels so much better !! WHEW!!!

Still a few things needing to be sent to him for his Big Give - if you havent mailed out yet, please let me know so we can send you the address!! ( :

Thanks for the info on Eeyore's house - too cute! Glad Owen is doing better.

Yes, I have to agree... Wendy, you seem like a pretty fun gal! I hope you get to sweet talk your way to the Osbourne Lights and some more chocolates in Germany! I am getting ready to finish Halloween costumes and tee shirts for school Monday...
before I get moving here is a pic of my gang at MNSSHP last week

I made the Volleyball team seniors hoodies for their senior night gifts

back
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Ann!!! I am still in love with that HM outfit from PR!!! It's so perfect!

And I love the hoodies you made - I really love that stitch on the edge of your applique... I wish my machine could do that stitch! I am contimplating making the girls and I hoodies for our trip....

I see there are a few people making a Christmas trip. This is our first time visiting when it's all Christmas-y!! We are at POFQ, Dec 3-10. There are quite a few Disers going then, but not a lot of Disbou's, that I have seen.
Here is what I worked on today. I have been planning these pants for awhile in my head. I am planning to draft a pattern for them. Still needs tweaking. They are ruffle back. Please excuse my messy laundry room in the first photo that was taken during pant construction with my cell! Oh, I made the raglan, too!!

And just because it is cute!!! Not the best quality, with my phone again. Gabriel is going to be Tigger on Monday, or "Tiggy" as he calls him!! He has a couple of Tigger toys that he ADORES! He hugs and kisses them all this time!

PS- Sorry if this is too much repetition. I am not sure who isn't on FB....????

Love the ruffle pants - I missed those on FB - so I am glad you reposted them.

Your little Tiggy is so cute!

The pants are fabulous! Hope you get the pattern drafted ~ I would love to get my hands on it!
Tiggy is too cute! Hope he has fun!
QUESTION! I am almost done with dd's costume. I made her corset too big because I was upsizing a pattern. I fixed it some by pleating the front, but it still doesn't stay up on its on even with the ribbon tied tightly. I was thinking I could shir it on the sides (from the back where the ribbon ties are to the front pleat) and that would keep it up, but I'm afraid it might make it too tight. Typically, shirring you start with double the fabric, right? I only have a few inches, what do you all think? Will it be too tight? Any other ideas?

Ann, I wish I could help you out. I tried my hand at shirring for the first time a few weeks ago - and it was a total flop. I am guessing it was because I tried to do it on double thickness fabric - if it would have been a single layer, I think it would have worked much better. Can you open it up and sew those seams tighter??? I know it would be a pain, but I always surprise myself at how quick I can seam rip something (I am probably so efficient at it because of all the practice?). My other thought is a few rows of elastic casing??? I think you'd have to open it up again for that idea too. Sorry I'm not much help.

D~

 

[miprender]

Wendy love all the pictures

Alicia love how that Maddie top came out and all your pics are precious

Yes, I have to agree... Wendy, you seem like a pretty fun gal! I hope you get to sweet talk your way to the Osbourne Lights and some more chocolates in Germany! I am getting ready to finish Halloween costumes and tee shirts for school Monday...
before I get moving here is a pic of my gang at MNSSHP last week

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So jelous of anyone that goes to MNSSHP.

Everything looks great (and I am not on FB -- I only have a *fake* account that a friend made me as a small group of friends have a private forum and they forced me to join them). I am using it for Pinterest though so Marianne and Michelle have found me!

.

We did! Actually when I saw you said your were pinning things I just searched under your disname and you popped up right away.

Funny about Winter, DD just did a book report on her and I told DD that she is not too far from Disney.

 

[Fruto76]

If you shirred it just a little it might work -- like just do a couple of rows at the top and bottom and see how it fits. My shirring did not shrink the fabric in half, but it definitely did more than a couple of inches. I think you kind of have to play around with it. What about sewing some elastic like you do on the Insa skirt and that way you would have more control over how much you take it in.

Oh I think I might try the elastic on the inside. Brilliant! The onesie dress was really easy to make. I just have a hard time appliqueing the onesie because its so small and I don't have a 4x4 hoop.

Ann!!! I am still in love with that HM outfit from PR!!! It's so perfect!

And I love the hoodies you made - I really love that stitch on the edge of your applique... I wish my machine could do that stitch! I am contimplating making the girls and I hoodies for our trip....


Ann, I wish I could help you out. I tried my hand at shirring for the first time a few weeks ago - and it was a total flop. I am guessing it was because I tried to do it on double thickness fabric - if it would have been a single layer, I think it would have worked much better. Can you open it up and sew those seams tighter??? I know it would be a pain, but I always surprise myself at how quick I can seam rip something (I am probably so efficient at it because of all the practice?). My other thought is a few rows of elastic casing??? I think you'd have to open it up again for that idea too. Sorry I'm not much help.

D~

Thank you. I was happy the HM outfit got worn. The stitch on the sweatshirt is a vintage stitch I wasn't sure if I liked it at first but I am happy with how they turned out. The girls loved them. The hodies I bought were only $11.50 each from jiffy. I thought that was pretty cheap for hoodies and they are soft and comfy!
As far as a casing, I didn't make a lining since it's a one time wear, so I don't think I can create the casing. I have shirred before and it didn't go smoothly either. It took all day to do about 10 rows.

 

[cogero]

okay finished the Thing 1 shirt for DS. Decided he would be a thing instead.

Need to keep things simple for him.

 

[billwendy]

Alicia - LOVIN THAT TIGGER BOY!!!! ADORABLE!!

Andrea - I totally fell in love with Winter - when I saw her in person I actually got all teary!! I was talking to the person at check out (of course I had to have a tshirt from there- lol) and she said that on the weekends you can hardly even move around the place!! It was busy when we were there on a Thursday!! They are planning a whole new expansion. IT was cool because they had signs around posting about what scenes were filmed where etc. I really enjoyed the place and would like to do the behind the scenes tour next time. They are truely a rescue center.

 

[Forevryoung]

I don't have any suggestions for you. My Brother CS8060 (main sewing machine) has had a timing issue for over a year now. I am too cheap to get it fixed so I am going to keep sewing on that machine until it officially dies. The only thing that it can't do anymore is anything with twin needles. I just use my Brother 270D for the odd times I use twin needles.

How do you keep sewing with it????? My machine skips HUGE stitches while I'm quilting and it's impossible to keep taking them out in addition to being very frustrating.

What machines do you guys use? (no embroidery)

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

just wanted to pop in and say Happy Halloween...we'llbe busy handing out candy tomorrow evening so i won't be able to drop in and wish everyone happy haunting and a safe and happy halloween...
i made an ecard on JibJab for the g'babies this morning,but not sure how to share it here,i can't d/l to computer because they want $4 and i'm not gonna pay that...hehe...
if you wanna see it feel free to go to my FB page...it is open to the public...Beth McCracken Shepard...check it out...too cute....they have lots of different jibjabs...my sil did one for Elli last yer of her and Justin Beiber...too cute...
well i am off to watch tv and chillax for the rest of the day.... Beth

 

[cogero]

one more shirt to do and I will be done with my weekend list.

But first going to go play with the kiddos.

 

[dianemom2]

QUESTION! I am almost done with dd's costume. I made her corset too big because I was upsizing a pattern. I fixed it some by pleating the front, but it still doesn't stay up on its on even with the ribbon tied tightly. I was thinking I could shir it on the sides (from the back where the ribbon ties are to the front pleat) and that would keep it up, but I'm afraid it might make it too tight. Typically, shirring you start with double the fabric, right? I only have a few inches, what do you all think? Will it be too tight? Any other ideas?

Could you sew a dart into each side of the corset to keep it up? That way when she grows, you could let it back out. Then you might be able to use the costume again at some other time.

 

[Stephres]

I bought a costume at Wal-Mart that was humongous around and way too short. I took in the seams at the sides and shirred about 6 lines in the back (until I ran out of elastic thread). I also had to stick a black pettiskirt under it so it would be decent. Anyway, it stays on her now, so shirring is definitely a option. You don't have to do the whole back and it won't be as tight. And it will stretch to fit her. Good luck!

 

[SallyfromDE]

My 4 year old Brother (CS6000i) officially has a timing issue. $88 to fix (originally spent $170ish). So I'm sewing machine shopping!

I know I could replace it with the same machine. The guy at the sewing machine repair place was trying to sell me a machine that did much less than my current machine but was more in my price range

My local quilt shop has me in love with a BabyLock Elizabeth. Any other suggestions for a machine I should try before I shell out $$$?

I had this machine for about 2 months when the whole feed dog contraption collapsed. I took it to the shop and was told that it would cost more to repair it then to replace it. Even with the warranty. I know that these machines are not heavy duty and alot of it's "organs" are plastic. So I ended up buying a machine that was less then a year old and used as a trade in for a bigger model. It's a Janome decor and I absolutely love it. I also have my Mother's Janome that was a basic model. Wonderful machines. I think I got it for about $350. Of course the Brother had a few more things I liked then the Janome, but the Janome is a much heavier duty machine and that makes me happy.

 

[tinkabella627]

After looking at embroidery machines with the 5x7 hoops, they seem like they are way out of our budget. Well in reality, none are in the budget but christmas is coming....

What I want to know is, what can be done with a 4x4 hoop? I know I will probably have "hoop envy" but at this point I am just trying to figure out what I will be able to make with the 4x4/ how long it will last for things I want to make my daughter (who is only 4mos old at this point). I am thinking more along the lines of applique and monogramming. If it really is going to make a HUGE difference then I am going to wait until we can afford one with the 5x7. Thanks for all your input you have all given me so far!