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

[RMAMom]

Good Morning,

I've been a long time lurker and have posted once or twice. I am completly inspired by all your designs and amazed at the talent I've seen. I have been trying to teach myself to sew and while I have managed a few quilts my attempts at following patterns have been disasterous. I just inherited an old Singer Featherweight 221 from my DHs grandma and we had it restored. I have heard good things about the machine but from what I have read it could be a little querkey (is that even a word?). I'm not even sure how to wind the bobbin correctly without jamming it. Can anyone lead me in the right direction on how to use it? I have been looking at web sites without much luck. I thought if anyone else used one they could give me some first hand advice. Thank you so much for your help.

Happy New Year.
Nancy

Have you checked youtube? There are a ton of tutorial videos on the 221 on youtube.

 

[PurpleEars]

Love the skirt you made for Barbara's auction. The Rebecca dress is so pretty and I love all your christmas gifts!

Funny that you have the same chairs. We've had them for a long time. Probably at least 10 years. We got them for the kitchen in our last house but we've lived in this house for 6 years now.

Your skirt for the auction is adorable. Are those some of Heather Sue's appliques? I don't have them yet and I love them! Your dress is great. It will be perfect for you to wear to work.

How great that you got so much wonderful fabric for Christmas. That was a perfect gift for you.

Amazing skirt and dress. And I love your fabric stash!

I love your jumper and skirt. And that fabric stash!! Is that fairies on the bottom right? I don't think I've seen that one before.

Thanks! The applique on the skirt are Heather's designs (Mr. Mouse emotions set). They worked out well on my 4x4 machine. I was overwhelmed by the fabric (and the pinking shears) I received. This is my family's way of supporting my contribution to the Gives. As I said before, I am truly blessed. Yes the bottom right fabric is fairies - it is a flannel print whereas the rest of them are cotton prints.

Diane - we have those chairs with our kitchen table. That set was originally purchased by my BIL at a garage sale for his apartment when he was a student. He did not have space for the set when he moved to a new place, so he asked us to store it for him. He had since graduated and bought a new kitchen table for his place, so we just ended up using his old set!

Hey Megan and I will be at DLR Feb 16 - 21 when are you going?

Oh cool. DH and I will be arriving on the 20th in the afternoon. It will be fun if we can meet up! We have AP's for DL so it doesn't matter if we only go in to the parks for a couple of hours.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

ACK!! Double post!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Love your helper!

Thank you!! She's my little sewing buddy!

Beautiful outfits! Thank you for sharing the pictures!

I would 100% endorse Heather's applique designs (frou frou by heather sue). They are so much fun to stitch out and they hadn't given me any troubles yet. I have done a number of them now.


Ok, now that we got new batteries for the camera, I would like to share a few pictures:

Latest project for Barbara's auction:

Thank you and I LOVE the Mickey faces skirt!! I hope it gets lots of bids, I didn't realize Barbara's auction is still running. When is her trip? I also second the endorsement on Heather's designs, I've never had any problems and I'm always thrilled with how things come out. I also love Kira's designs that can be found on Etsy, I used them for Annabella's princess dress... http://www.etsy.com/shop/KiraLynB

Your new house is coming along great. It will be so nice to have a sewing room and your cramped quarters will be worth it.


Hmmm, sorry I lost the quote with all the other pictures. Everything you made came out wonderful. I love all the bowling shirts and the cute little dresses for your little "wish". The Jake ones look amazing - I think Jake liked them too. The monorail jackets are cool but I'm glad your trip was warm enough so you didn't have to wear them. Thanks for sharing all your pictures.

Thank you! Yes, the house is coming along slowly but surely. The apartment tries my patience on some level every single day, but I know it will all be worth it in the end. I packed away Christmas decorations last night and smiled a big ol' smile knowing this time next year we won't be here and I never have to go without a big Christmas tree again for lack of room.

I love the baby under your sewing "room"! Your new sewing room is going to be amazing! Can't wait to see picture of it when you are finished!

Thank you, I love her too. She seems to think that's her perch when I'm sewing, she sits there and tickles my knees and feet.

Wow Angie! Everything is amazing! I love the tie dye shirts with the applique on them. I've never though about doing that. I also like the tie dye with the profile view of Mickey. The jackets are all adorable. I am sure your kids will use them at home. And all the dresses and the bowling shirts are just terrific!

Thank you so much, the kiddos have been wearing their jackets some this week...very odd for 50 degree weather in Nebraska this time of year but I'm loving it. Especially since we're living without a garage right now!

I don't know where all your pictures went of all the awesomeness you made for your trip But I have to ask - Will you adopt me? Those outfits are simply fabulous!!! I don't think I could choose a favorite, they're all awesome!!!!

And did you draw the red lines on your Woody shirt? If not, WHERE did you find that fabric?

Thank you Marianne, I'm so bummed we couldn't meet up in Disney since you were there just a week after us I think. I know the boys would have made instant friends, and we could have talked shop! Yes, I will adopt you, if you adopt me too! Yep, the lines were drawn on with fabric marker since I couldn't find the print I wanted. I just used a lip edged ruler and my cutting mat and drew a line every inch

Those are just amazing but I L♥VE this cute little AK dress.

Thank you, I think this is at the top of my list too. It's my favorite park.

 

[mphalens]

Thank you Marianne, I'm so bummed we couldn't meet up in Disney since you were there just a week after us I think. I know the boys would have made instant friends, and we could have talked shop! Yes, I will adopt you, if you adopt me too! Yep, the lines were drawn on with fabric marker since I couldn't find the print I wanted. I just used a lip edged ruler and my cutting mat and drew a line every inch

Deal! Who knows, maybe D~ will win that cruise and we can still meet IRL!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Thanks!
Oh cool. DH and I will be arriving on the 20th in the afternoon. It will be fun if we can meet up! We have AP's for DL so it doesn't matter if we only go in to the parks for a couple of hours.

yay! I will PM you my cell #...we will have park hoppers so can go to either park!

 

[Mommyto1andtwins]

Good Morning,

I've been a long time lurker and have posted once or twice. I am completly inspired by all your designs and amazed at the talent I've seen. I have been trying to teach myself to sew and while I have managed a few quilts my attempts at following patterns have been disasterous. I just inherited an old Singer Featherweight 221 from my DHs grandma and we had it restored. I have heard good things about the machine but from what I have read it could be a little querkey (is that even a word?). I'm not even sure how to wind the bobbin correctly without jamming it. Can anyone lead me in the right direction on how to use it? I have been looking at web sites without much luck. I thought if anyone else used one they could give me some first hand advice. Thank you so much for your help.

Happy New Year.
Nancy

I started out on a Featherweight 221. It is a great little machine. Mine has a ton of feet but I have no idea how to use them. I pretty much did a straight stitch and that was it. But the line was always perfect. If you google Singer featherweight 221 the first site that comes up has a manual you can download. Loading the bobbin is explained in the first few pages. Mine started giving me problems with the tension. It would grab the thread and hold on tight. I couldn't adjust it so I would leave it for a couple days and come back and it would work perfectly again.

 

[MommaGinger]

I started out on a Featherweight 221. It is a great little machine. Mine has a ton of feet but I have no idea how to use them. I pretty much did a straight stitch and that was it. But the line was always perfect. If you google Singer featherweight 221 the first site that comes up has a manual you can download. Loading the bobbin is explained in the first few pages. Mine started giving me problems with the tension. It would grab the thread and hold on tight. I couldn't adjust it so I would leave it for a couple days and come back and it would work perfectly again.

Thank you for the reply. I found the manual as you suggested. I'm gonna give it a try and see how I do. Thank you again for the tip. Have a great day and a happy new year.

 

[connie1042]

Does anyone have a pattern favorite to make clothes for the Boy/girl AG twin dolls. Thanks

 

[RMAMom]

Does anyone have a pattern favorite to make clothes for the Boy/girl AG twin dolls. Thanks

If your talking about the Bitty Twins I like all of the 15in dolly clothes patterns on Youcanmakethis.com My favorites are from Carla Crimm.

 

[my*2*angels]

we still have room for giving on our latest give!!! Come join us if you can!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

www.disbiggive.com

 

[mphalens]

Guess I need to go check out the biggive board! Not sure how I missed the latest email

I started my trip report tonight!!! I have so many pictures from the trip (we took, on average, 500 a day - NOT including photopass pictures) that I'm trying something a little different with my TR. Nini, you already have a shout out

 

[PurpleEars]

I LOVE the Mickey faces skirt!! I hope it gets lots of bids, I didn't realize Barbara's auction is still running. When is her trip?

I think Heather and Teresa will wrap up the auction shortly after the new year. They are very close to the fundraising goal the last time I checked, so I hope the last few items will help them get to the goal!

yay! I will PM you my cell #...we will have park hoppers so can go to either park!

Thanks Lisa. I sent you a PM back. We are looking forward to meeting you and Megan!

 

[cogero]

We are back from our trip and had a great time

 

[geishagirl81]

i would love to be involved in the next big give. I have no idea where to find info or where to get details. Thanks.

 

[miprender]

Oh no! Holding some for me??? My mom went in and picked up some penguin fabric we'd asked her to get - I wonder if she forgot to get some Star Wars??? EEeek! I feel horrible if we're tying up a bunch of fabric!!!!

I could have misunderstood too Maybe she was waiting to get more for you.

We are back from our trip and had a great time

back. Was it crazy busy. I saw some posts yesterday of how crowded AK was. :crowd:

i would love to be involved in the next big give. I have no idea where to find info or where to get details. Thanks.

If you click on my little Disboutigue Mouse it should bring you to the page to sign up. Once you are approved you can sign up for one the the gives

 

[mphalens]

I could have misunderstood too Maybe she was waiting to get more for you.

Hmm - maybe I should call her next week . . .

 

[harleykarolynmom]

My sister is redoing my neices room She is 4 and absolutly loves M&M she visably shakes when she sees anything with them on it she is soo excited. we were able to find sheets with m&m's but cant find a comforter my question is if we bought a solid color comforter would someone out in like esty be able to put M&M's on it? i am not r=trying to buy but just want to know if it is posible

 

[Meshell2002]

My sister is redoing my neices room She is 4 and absolutly loves M&M she visably shakes when she sees anything with them on it she is soo excited. we were able to find sheets with m&m's but cant find a comforter my question is if we bought a solid color comforter would someone out in like esty be able to put M&M's on it? i am not r=trying to buy but just want to know if it is posible

I have seen M&M applique's out there, just make sure the item is more like a quilt and not a huge thick comforter....that would be really hard to do (the design could get lost in all the batting).....if it was my kid I would go with the sheets and a solid comforter and get like a throw of some kind that could be folded at the bottom of the bed and applique the throw and some pillows.

 

[SallyfromDE]

My sister is redoing my neices room She is 4 and absolutly loves M&M she visably shakes when she sees anything with them on it she is soo excited. we were able to find sheets with m&m's but cant find a comforter my question is if we bought a solid color comforter would someone out in like esty be able to put M&M's on it? i am not r=trying to buy but just want to know if it is posible

Could you make a duvet cover out of the sheets to cover the comforter?