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

[smile5sunshine]

dgd Elli who will be 10 in April has decided she wnats a sewing machine for christmas from Nanna & Pawpaw,she had wanted Kit's dog Grace and she & Kit matching out fits .but the sewing bug has bitten her,she was with her dada for the holidays and when she got home today { well off the bus at the daycare} i asked her again whats he wanted { i was ready to call and order the dog,she siad "no i only want a sewing machine ,oh and some yarn and crochet needles.." one of her step moms family showed her how to crochet over the holiday...so now that bug has bitten her...she has always loved crafts. my grandmother crocheted and my oldest dd has her and my greatgrandmohters needles and the case that was my grandma's...so i thnk i will suggest to her that she get the needles/yard for Elli...i bet she'd like latch hook too!
anyways what i was wanting to know was ideas on cheap machines for a young girl...i don't rally wanna get her the hellow kitty machine i have seen soemwhere but i can't spend a bunch of money either,cuase i am one of those that tries to keep it al even/fair...even when i know they probably won't know or care...i drive myself nuts sometimes getting things even...the exact reason i decided a few years ago that the bigger gifts would be b'days nd smaller at christmas when they get so much...
any info or suggestions will be great! ~Beth~

I was going to suggest Craigslist too, but I want to give some love to my machine as well. It's the Kenmore Mini Ultra. It's a 3/4 sized machine with a full sized motor. Now it doesn't really have any bells or whistles, but seems to be a decent basic machine. So far it has done everything I have asked of it. I plan to teach my girls on it.

Hi everyone!
I've been reading this board for a while now, and am so thrilled that my new Brother 770 is on it's way!
So, I need some advice... where can I find great designers of Disney applique designs?
Because of you all, I've discovered Heather Sue. Any other suggestions? Disney cruise line/sailor stuff specifically, as we'll be cruising in Feb.

Thanks so much! You women are really an inspiration with your gorgeous creations!

Congrats on the new machine! Can't wait to see what you start making.

Here are some things I did for a Big Give. The family just received them.

Heather very generously digitized the duck feet for me because I'm not very good at hand-appliquing anything!

those are SO CUTE! Love the duck feet!

Here's a couple of pics of my latest bag - in case some of you haven't seen it in my PTR...

Applique close-up, this was my first applique after I'd fixed Mr. Rocket - I am very happy with his stitch:

D~

Superb job as always D~ and woo hoo on Mr Rocket behaving! Guess you get to keep him after all.

Good Morning Everyone,
Loving all the creations I've seen for the past 5 days of doing a quick catchup on the thread.

I finished Christmas skirt #2 on Sunday. Granddaughter Allie wanted to try it on but she was half-dressed so the shirt doesn't match. Of course with the way the girls like to mix & match their clothes I can see her wearing that top with the skirt.


Mickey Skirt Front by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr


Mickey Skirt Back by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Hoping to start the 3rd one today...we'll see if I have any spare time.
Sheila

That skirt came out wonderful! Loving all those ruffles!

I don't know if I will be able to be on much in the next week or so as my in-law's are arriving tomorrow morning! Of course, they had to pick a date when we are also expecting a winter storm! I just hope they won't experience delays or anything like that. I guess I better go and finish cleaning up my "sewing room" so it looks like a guest room again!

Hope the visit from the ILs goes well and they behave themselves! HA!

$55 at Wally world,was $49.97 on black friday but i didn't know that,but still got a better deal since i didn't have to go fight the crowd!

I might need to get me one too! hehe...i don't have a zipper foot!
*****************************************************
Brother Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine is perfect for garment construction, decorative stitching, quilting and much more! The machine can also be customized per your tastes using the included decorative skin. The built-in sewing light helps you see your work clearly, and the built-in handle makes this machine perfect for on-the-go use and storage.

Brother Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine:
•Perfect for garment construction, decorative stitching, quilting and more
•Includes 1 removable decorative skin for personalization
•20 stitch functions
•Variable stitch width and length control
•Upper thread tension control dial
•Reverse sewing lever
•Built-in free arm attachment for sewing cuffs and sleeves
•Easy bobbin winding system
•Also includes a variety of accessories and a storage compartment
•Zipper foot
•Zigzag foot
•3 bobbins
•2-piece needle set
•Foot control
•Darning plate
•Instruction manual
•Instructional DVD
•Built-in handle increases portability
•Built-in sewing light helps you see your work clearly
•Model# LS2300PRW
•25-year warranty

Ooooh that looks like a great deal! Guess it's a good thing I don't need any more machines at the moment!


SO I made a big mistake and drank a coffee milkshake far too late in the afternoon and now I'm up and can't sleep! I almost NEVER have caffeine, so when I do it really does a number on me. But thanks to my slip up, I actually managed to get to my sewing machine today so WOO HOO for me! However I only made two basic fleece diaper covers since my son has grown and he needed the next size up. I don't have pictures because my DH is sleeping and the camera is in there on his side of the bed and I don't want to wake him. Anyway, hope everyone has a great day (night?) and can't wait to see what you all come up with next!

 

[lisateaches]

I ordered that Brother at Wal Mart on Black Friday. I think that is what I'm going to tell my sister to get my 17 year old niece too. My dd9 and niece both want sewing machines!

 

[GrammytoMany]

Hi Colleen and Sally,
My husband bought me a Janome Memory Craft 4800 in 2000 as a surprise because my Kenmore stopped working after 28 years. It has 80 different designs for decorating edges...different button holes and etc. It also has the ABCs...in block style caps and small letters.....plus ABCs in scripts in caps and small letters. It's good for light/med weigh fabric but doesn't like to hem bluejeans discovered that after a major bobbin problem and 2 broken needles...never did that again. I actually need some extra bobbins but can't seem to get to the store where my husband bought it. I can't find bobbins for it at Joann's.
Happy Sewing, Sheila

 

[VBAndrea]

WTMTQ!!!! Beautiful work ladies

I was away over Thanksgiving and now am behind in sewing. DD has a tea room birthday party this Sunday and I want to make her an Alice t and Insa with appliques for that and I haven't even checked my fabric stash yet And the birthday girl wants clothes for her AG Bitty Baby so I want to get at least three outfits made for her. I made a list of things to sew and it's massive so I have to eliminate some Christmas gifts. I also goofed on my BG project last night and have to make due with it -- I put the wrong applique on the shirt and didn't realize it until I started wondering where Minnie's bow went!

Hello everyone,
Just back from a week at WDW...It was fabulous! I have so much to catch up on. I tried to check the thread every couple of days so I wouldn't fall too far behind, but I am still a good 10 pages back.
Here's a pic of us on Thanksgiving with Heather's turkey design... we saw another family with them on their tee shirts and I didn't even ask if she was a DisBoutiquer Did I miss my chance to meet one of you???

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IMG_7690 by fruto76, on Flickr[/IMG]

Now I have to stitch out a shirt for Barbara's auction and I will be back to catch up! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I LOVE your pic! Just wish your dh had been home for this trip.

Here are some things I did for a Big Give. The family just received them.

Heather very generously digitized the duck feet for me because I'm not very good at hand-appliquing anything!

Beautiful and I adore how you did the duck feet! I also loved your Thanksgiving creations but can't believe what your ds did to his shirt!

Good Morning Everyone,
Loving all the creations I've seen for the past 5 days of doing a quick catchup on the thread.

I finished Christmas skirt #2 on Sunday. Granddaughter Allie wanted to try it on but she was half-dressed so the shirt doesn't match. Of course with the way the girls like to mix & match their clothes I can see her wearing that top with the skirt.


Mickey Skirt Front by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr


Mickey Skirt Back by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Hoping to start the 3rd one today...we'll see if I have any spare time.
Sheila

Fabulous!

TMTQ! I've been offline a but thiis week trying to finish smocking DD winter dress. About halfway finished. Love the pic of the girls with their Bibles. The poses are so cute!

Question
Does anyone sew out of a "sewing closet?" DH has offered to let me take over the extra room closet. Right now the room has a bunch of toys in it, the only problem I see is the door is a single normal door (at least it swings out!), not folding, or a double door. I would love to see pics of small sewing spaces. I would like to be able to just shut and lock the door to keep the LOs out of my stuff (at least the sharp stuff). I may still need to use some of the bookshelves in the main room to store fabric though...but at least if they get in that its not dangerous. Right now I sew on the dining table, and everything is just piled in boxes in the hall closet. I would love to at least have a place for everything so that I don't have to dig through boxes to find supplies.

I sew in my laundry room and it really is not adequate space. If the closet is a walk in closet you could make it work, but if not I would look for another room. I am about to oust my kids from their playroom!


BETH: loved your pics -- the u/s is great!!!!! The girls and their Bibles were too cute and I really like the machine you found. Great work!

Tata for now -- MUST MUST MUST get to work!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

I need a hello kitty design for a gift for my nieces. Where would I find one? I check heather sue's site but did not see one. I want one from somewhere that I know will sew out without problems. Thank you everyone.

Sorry I found them. I was looking in her etsy shop and not on her site. I found them. I have got to stop doing that.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone - just dropping in to ask for some prayers. Everyone here knows my doggy Zoey. Well, she and my DH are on their way to the Vet Hospital because the regular vet things she has an obstruction. She is my furbaby! Im sick with worry - and thats even before the big bill! They said this could cost up to $3000 dollars!!!!! My girl has been so healthy her whole life, so these vet bills are just incredible to me - ugh - I HATE money!!!!!!! Sorry to run on, Im at work and just a mess, I cant even talk or I'll start to cry....I knew I could come here to you guys - thanks everyone......

 

[NiniMorris]

I hate banks....truly hate....and if you knew me irl you would know I don't hate.


We have been banking with the local bank for 25 years. Through several different name changes. They are now a big bank and not the hometown bank. Hence my problem!

We have a total of 5 accounts with this bank. (more if you count the IRAs) We have never had a problem with bouncing checks. I always leave extra money in all the accounts without entering them in the books just to safeguard against it. We have overdraft protection using our savings account.

This morning, I noticed they had moved money from the saving account into the checking account in anticipation that we would bounce a check! And, then they charged us $10 for the privilege of doing that. They cleaned out the checking account of 150...small amount I know, but it in effect closed it down. To reopen the account, we will loose some of the favorable rates and perks we have with it.

Remember I said they charged us in anticipation of an overdraft? On the last day of the month we have a total of THREE different checks that are automatically deposited into the account. One from SSI, one from Army Retirement and one form the county (hubby's paycheck) And....I always deposit another check for $600 on the last day of the month. These deposits happen every month. Always. Never fails.

The bank said they are using new software that uses our past spending habits to determine when we might have an overdraft. Have we ever had an overdraft? NO. But they are afraid we MIGHT.

So, a bill that comes out automatically on the last day of the month tried to post a few minutes ago. Since they charged me 10 for the overdraft protection (although we weren't overdrawn) we were 10 short having enough in there to pay for it...so they charged me $35 for a forced overdraft. I am now $45 overdrawn...even though the 150 from the savings is still in there...and the three checks are there.

Since I am overdrawn, I can't draw on the checks for 10 days to make sure they don't bounce...they are GOVERNMENT DRAFTS...not checks!

Going to be an interesting 10 days around here! Can't wait for hubby to get up and discover he is now broke!

(at lest there is money in the other accounts....)



I'm thinking putting my money in a mattress isn't such a bad idea...

Nini

 

[GrammytoMany]

Nini, Good Luck with the bank issues

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
The fabric with the little trees on it...has a little glitter/sparkle on it.

Christmas Skirt #3 layers by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Well, I have 3 more Crayon rolls to finish and those are all made for gifts. Then it's time to think about Christmas gifts and getting my cards ready to mail...Now where is that Christmas Fairy--I sure could use her help
Sheila

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Everyone - just dropping in to ask for some prayers. Everyone here knows my doggy Zoey. Well, she and my DH are on their way to the Vet Hospital because the regular vet things she has an obstruction. She is my furbaby! Im sick with worry - and thats even before the big bill! They said this could cost up to $3000 dollars!!!!! My girl has been so healthy her whole life, so these vet bills are just incredible to me - ugh - I HATE money!!!!!!! Sorry to run on, Im at work and just a mess, I cant even talk or I'll start to cry....I knew I could come here to you guys - thanks everyone......

I hope fur baby is bouncing around in no time

Please keep us updated.

And I totally agree on the outrageous vet bills -- we paid over $1,000 only to have our cat put to sleep within four days of treatment. The last cat only cost about $600 b/c I learned to avoid trying to treat an uncurable disease from the first cat. And I spent $800 for my two dog's on their annual visits and vaccinations!!!! I am encouraging dd to become a vet!

 

[ZehnJahren]

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

 

[NiniMorris]

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

And...congratulations on your first sewing adventures!
Believe me, it is way easier than it looks. But that is a secret we try to keep!

Nini

 

[cogero]

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.
completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!


Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

I can't wait to see what you make

 

[DMGeurts]

Hi Everyone - just dropping in to ask for some prayers. Everyone here knows my doggy Zoey. Well, she and my DH are on their way to the Vet Hospital because the regular vet things she has an obstruction. She is my furbaby! Im sick with worry - and thats even before the big bill! They said this could cost up to $3000 dollars!!!!! My girl has been so healthy her whole life, so these vet bills are just incredible to me - ugh - I HATE money!!!!!!! Sorry to run on, Im at work and just a mess, I cant even talk or I'll start to cry....I knew I could come here to you guys - thanks everyone......

Awww Wendy - I'll be saying some prayers for your little gal - it's so horrible when they aren't feeling well.

I hate banks....truly hate....and if you knew me irl you would know I don't hate.


We have been banking with the local bank for 25 years. Through several different name changes. They are now a big bank and not the hometown bank. Hence my problem!

We have a total of 5 accounts with this bank. (more if you count the IRAs) We have never had a problem with bouncing checks. I always leave extra money in all the accounts without entering them in the books just to safeguard against it. We have overdraft protection using our savings account.

This morning, I noticed they had moved money from the saving account into the checking account in anticipation that we would bounce a check! And, then they charged us $10 for the privilege of doing that. They cleaned out the checking account of 150...small amount I know, but it in effect closed it down. To reopen the account, we will loose some of the favorable rates and perks we have with it.

Remember I said they charged us in anticipation of an overdraft? On the last day of the month we have a total of THREE different checks that are automatically deposited into the account. One from SSI, one from Army Retirement and one form the county (hubby's paycheck) And....I always deposit another check for $600 on the last day of the month. These deposits happen every month. Always. Never fails.

The bank said they are using new software that uses our past spending habits to determine when we might have an overdraft. Have we ever had an overdraft? NO. But they are afraid we MIGHT.

So, a bill that comes out automatically on the last day of the month tried to post a few minutes ago. Since they charged me 10 for the overdraft protection (although we weren't overdrawn) we were 10 short having enough in there to pay for it...so they charged me $35 for a forced overdraft. I am now $45 overdrawn...even though the 150 from the savings is still in there...and the three checks are there.

Since I am overdrawn, I can't draw on the checks for 10 days to make sure they don't bounce...they are GOVERNMENT DRAFTS...not checks!

Going to be an interesting 10 days around here! Can't wait for hubby to get up and discover he is now broke!

(at lest there is money in the other accounts....)



I'm thinking putting my money in a mattress isn't such a bad idea...

Nini

Nini, I am totally with you on this one. Currently, I like my bank... I do my banking a lot like you do. But I can see my little bank growing someday, and at that point, I'll be utilizing my matttress, as well.

Nini, Good Luck with the bank issues

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
The fabric with the little trees on it...has a little glitter/sparkle on it.

Christmas Skirt #3 layers by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Well, I have 3 more Crayon rolls to finish and those are all made for gifts. Then it's time to think about Christmas gifts and getting my cards ready to mail...Now where is that Christmas Fairy--I sure could use her help
Sheila

Super cute - as usual!!!

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

Glad you found this thread - it's way better than my PTR.

Here's a really awesome graphic, which may help you understand your tension issues a bit better... I just love this website - there is soooo much to learn there:
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/01/13/tension-is-it-getting-to-you.aspx

http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/09/27/thread-nests-and-wads-on-the-underside-how-to-fix-it.aspx

http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10...ches-arent-straight--what-to-do-about-it.aspx

THose should get you started. Part of the problem, I would guess, is that you are using several different weights of fabric. The denim is a heavy weight, and the light cotton is much lighter... I would guess, if you had a middle of the road weight cotton, that your tension would be fine. However, the thread nests on the bottom of your fabric in the bobbin area is usually a sign that your UPPER thread tension is too loose. Just trying to help - sorry if I am nagging.

You are on the way to doing some really brilliant things with your machine - you seem like you have a great mojo going on. I can't wait to see pictures of what you've created!

And...congratulations on your first sewing adventures!
Believe me, it is way easier than it looks. But that is a secret we try to keep!

Nini

LOL Nini...

D~

 

[babynala]

Hi Everyone - just dropping in to ask for some prayers. Everyone here knows my doggy Zoey. Well, she and my DH are on their way to the Vet Hospital because the regular vet things she has an obstruction. She is my furbaby! Im sick with worry - and thats even before the big bill! They said this could cost up to $3000 dollars!!!!! My girl has been so healthy her whole life, so these vet bills are just incredible to me - ugh - I HATE money!!!!!!! Sorry to run on, Im at work and just a mess, I cant even talk or I'll start to cry....I knew I could come here to you guys - thanks everyone......

Yikes, that is alot of money. Oh no, I hope Zoe is OK.

I hate banks....truly hate....and if you knew me irl you would know I don't hate.


We have been banking with the local bank for 25 years. Through several different name changes. They are now a big bank and not the hometown bank. Hence my problem!

We have a total of 5 accounts with this bank. (more if you count the IRAs) We have never had a problem with bouncing checks. I always leave extra money in all the accounts without entering them in the books just to safeguard against it. We have overdraft protection using our savings account.

This morning, I noticed they had moved money from the saving account into the checking account in anticipation that we would bounce a check! And, then they charged us $10 for the privilege of doing that. They cleaned out the checking account of 150...small amount I know, but it in effect closed it down. To reopen the account, we will loose some of the favorable rates and perks we have with it.

Remember I said they charged us in anticipation of an overdraft? On the last day of the month we have a total of THREE different checks that are automatically deposited into the account. One from SSI, one from Army Retirement and one form the county (hubby's paycheck) And....I always deposit another check for $600 on the last day of the month. These deposits happen every month. Always. Never fails.

The bank said they are using new software that uses our past spending habits to determine when we might have an overdraft. Have we ever had an overdraft? NO. But they are afraid we MIGHT.

So, a bill that comes out automatically on the last day of the month tried to post a few minutes ago. Since they charged me 10 for the overdraft protection (although we weren't overdrawn) we were 10 short having enough in there to pay for it...so they charged me $35 for a forced overdraft. I am now $45 overdrawn...even though the 150 from the savings is still in there...and the three checks are there.

Since I am overdrawn, I can't draw on the checks for 10 days to make sure they don't bounce...they are GOVERNMENT DRAFTS...not checks!

Going to be an interesting 10 days around here! Can't wait for hubby to get up and discover he is now broke!

(at lest there is money in the other accounts....)



I'm thinking putting my money in a mattress isn't such a bad idea...

Nini

So nice of the bank to help you out like that! How very frustrating and who has time to fight with them to fix it. I hope you can get it straightened out. Your mattress might be a very safe spot, especially with your DH sleeping on it.

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
The fabric with the little trees on it...has a little glitter/sparkle on it.

Well, I have 3 more Crayon rolls to finish and those are all made for gifts. Then it's time to think about Christmas gifts and getting my cards ready to mail...Now where is that Christmas Fairy--I sure could use her help
Sheila

I love all the skirts / dresses you have made. All your granddaughters will be very stylish for Christmas. At least you have one who is willing to model for you. I totally forgot about Christmas cards. I have no ideas for this year.

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

Welcome! I have been sewing for awhile but I don't think I would try making anything so small that it would fit Barbie or try to mess with snaps so it sounds like you good to go. Denim is very hard to sew with.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hi Colleen and Sally,
My husband bought me a Janome Memory Craft 4800 in 2000 as a surprise because my Kenmore stopped working after 28 years. It has 80 different designs for decorating edges...different button holes and etc. It also has the ABCs...in block style caps and small letters.....plus ABCs in scripts in caps and small letters. It's good for light/med weigh fabric but doesn't like to hem bluejeans discovered that after a major bobbin problem and 2 broken needles...never did that again. I actually need some extra bobbins but can't seem to get to the store where my husband bought it. I can't find bobbins for it at Joann's.
Happy Sewing, Sheila

I've never had trouble with either my machine or my Mom's. Thankfully! They sew on anything. I used to get the bobbins at JoAnn's, but it was from a leased sewing machine company that occupied space from them. After they left, I have to stop by the store that sold me the machine. My mother used any bobbin she could find in her machine and they worked fine. I've been afraid to mess up my machine and just stick with what it's called for. I think you can order them from Janome.

Remember I said they charged us in anticipation of an overdraft? On the last day of the month we have a total of THREE different checks that are automatically deposited into the account. One from SSI, one from Army Retirement and one form the county (hubby's paycheck) And....I always deposit another check for $600 on the last day of the month. These deposits happen every month. Always. Never fails.


Nini

Back when it was customary to use checks, the bank put a hold on each of my checks (I'd been Xmas shopping) to make sure there was enough money to cover them. I think they charged me $20 for each of them. So of course, when the check actually hit my account, they bounced because of this fee (not one check was in jeopardy of bouncing). Then of course, I had to pay bounced check fees. I believe it was over $300.

I was furious and charged into the bank on Friday with tons of people in line. I put up such a stink they gave me mony back to just shut me up and get me out of the building. They didn't see anything wrong with why I was charged these fees.

Still mad, I wrote to the bank commissioner and was told that Wachovia was a foreign bank and not under thier guidlines to contact the currency and coin commission. Needless to say, I left that bank.

 

[dianemom2]

I need a hello kitty design for a gift for my nieces. Where would I find one? I check heather sue's site but did not see one. I want one from somewhere that I know will sew out without problems. Thank you everyone.

Sorry I found them. I was looking in her etsy shop and not on her site. I found them. I have got to stop doing that.

Glad you found them. I have that design from Heather Sue and it sews out great!

Well, I managed to get Christmas Skirt #3 done. Now all three girls have one to wear. Of course, Allie said she would be my model because her two sisters wouldn't even try it on for me. Although Anna spotted a piece of Hello Kitty fabric in my bag yesterday and requested a dress out of it.

Christmas Skirt #3 by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
The fabric with the little trees on it...has a little glitter/sparkle on it.

Christmas Skirt #3 layers by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

I love all 3 skirts. I think it is great that you made each one different but with matching fabrics. Your grandbabies look so cute in them!

Nini- I hope you get things worked out with the bank. What a big pain in the lower end!

Wendy- I hope that your little fur baby is ok. I know that getting the dog treated is super expensive. Our dog had some kind of attack yesterday. I took her in to the vet, who pretty much only watched her for about 5 hours and our bill was $400! Our last dog needed a big surgery and we took him to the vet school at Virginia Tech. It was a fraction of the cost quoted by the local vet and they took such good care of him. My friend just took her dog to VT last spring for back surgery. The local vet quoted her $6,000 for the surgery but VT did the same surgery for $1,500. We aren't really close to Virginia Tech but for us it was worth the drive. Is there possibly a vet school near you? I can't say enough good things about the vet school at VT.

 

[GrammytoMany]

I was referred over here as I am just learning to sew, and WOW there is a LOT of STUFF over here! I'm so excited to take some time later and look through all of this. I found DMGeurts "Sewing my way to POFQ" PTR and was inspired to pull out my sewing machine (which I couldn't even thread when I bought it, and never touched again) and figure it out. I've been sewing a grand total of five days (including today) and have bought a few little things just trying stuff out.

I got a few needles (11, 14, 16, and 18 size), a fabric marker, some snaps, and some jean thread. I've been messing around with some old denim, cotton (t-shirt), and super-thin cotton fabric I had laying around the house and feel pretty confident I know what the settings on my machine are capable of. I don't really understand a "satin stitch" yet, or how to back stitch effectively without having all of my thread bunch up. Also, I don't understand why the tension of the thread matters. But I did make a little ruffled Barbie skirt I could put a snap on and I made a small pillow case that I was able to sew completely shut, so I'm not doing too bad so far!

Of course, I couldn't keep the denim from bunching up and my "pretend hem" looked like something a child may have hand stitched, but I'm persistent.

Just trying to learn all I can. Will be taking a LOOONG look through this thread, probably tonight! So hello to all!

Just keep sewing...don't give up...practice, practice, practice.

 

[ellenbenny]

Hi Everyone - just dropping in to ask for some prayers. Everyone here knows my doggy Zoey. Well, she and my DH are on their way to the Vet Hospital because the regular vet things she has an obstruction. She is my furbaby! Im sick with worry - and thats even before the big bill! They said this could cost up to $3000 dollars!!!!! My girl has been so healthy her whole life, so these vet bills are just incredible to me - ugh - I HATE money!!!!!!! Sorry to run on, Im at work and just a mess, I cant even talk or I'll start to cry....I knew I could come here to you guys - thanks everyone......

Oh no Wendy, I hope your sweet little furbaby is going to be ok. That is a ton of money Prayers for it to all work out.

 

[cogero]

Nini don't get me started on banks. It might be like the schooling issue.

I have been helping my parents do their re-fi. My parents are fairly well to do. They currently have accounts with the bank they are refi-ing with and this is the bank that does their mortgage. Well let me say that it has been a total pain in the rear. After almost 3 months they are finally closing on Friday.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone - thank you so much for your prayers - please keep them coming. Zoey is resting comfortably with an IV tonight. After the ultrasound this evening, the blockage has moved along on its own it seems and should exit on its own. There is some residual in her tummy which they can get via endoscopy which isnt as invasive as surgery, but they'd still need to put her under. Her blood pressure is alittle low right now, so they are hesitant, but she needs to rest tonight and hopefully it will look better in the am. The vet hospital we took her to is so nice.

There is a vet school in Philly, but the reviews it got werent so good....or else I would have taken her there! Who needs CHirstmas pressents anyways - I'd rather have my Zozo!!!!!