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

[dianemom2]

Me too!

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

Congratulations! That's very exciting news!

OK, I'm reading on Amazon that the PE-770 will not read the Brother Disney cards. Is this true? I'm not sure I'd even use them anyway though, but having them available was one reason I was leaning towards Brother to begin with. What say you?

Most of us don't use the Brother Disney cards. We mostly buy our designs from some of the great digitizers that are around. Of course you can always digitize your own designs too since I saw you were asking about software. From what I've seen, most of the Brother cards are straight embroidery. I certainly prefer applique for most of my projects.

my granddaughter Liberty Elayna my 9yh grandchild, 19 weeks 3 days...you can see her profile ,cute lil nose and lips and that fist up at her head like " you are giving me a headache!" hehe

she already has more clothes than i do!!! between me and the thrift store finds and her other g'parents she is set! this is their 1st so they are going all out!
~Beth~

I am sure she is going to be a real cutie pie! Congratulations to your family. How is the sewing on the nursery set coming along?

 

[babygus0]

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

 

[babygus0]

my granddaughter Liberty Elayna my 9yh grandchild, 19 weeks 3 days...you can see her profile ,cute lil nose and lips and that fist up at her head like " you are giving me a headache!" hehe

she already has more clothes than i do!!! between me and the thrift store finds and her other g'parents she is set! this is their 1st so they are going all out!
~Beth~

Congrats! It's way to easy to buy and sew for girls!

 

[VBAndrea]

hedge333, your stuff is super cute!!

I'm posting a few pics of things I've made recently, although they're not Dis-related... waiting for a girly bigGive (cant seem to sew much for the boys!)
Just a few springy skirts and a top:

This one could be seen as Cindy inspired - a cute rag-a-muffin ensemble :

An earthy twirly skirt for mama:

A great rainy day for sewing - but I'm gonna take my wee one to the library for storytime first!

Lovely work. The peace dress and the skirt with the butterfly fabric and flower on it are my favorites.

I've done a Walmart search in the past without luck. Today I went to Creative Cuts from FB, and found this link. I don't think I've seen some of these fabrics. I love the pirates. And I don't think I've seen the Tink sitting on the spool of thread. I might need that for my handbag!!

http://www.walmart.com/browse/_/N-9...sein=true&catNavId=667479&ic=48_0&ref=+430099

It says the Tink on the spool is out of stock. Michelle just used that pirate fabric. Our Walmart has neither -- as a matter of fact, since our Wally became a SuperWally the Dis fabric selection has highly deteriorated

Yes, that's what I mean. I'd been looking at so many, that I lost track of my numbers. So, you love it? What software do you use for editing and digitizing? I almost convinced to get it...now I just have to convince DH.

I love my PE 770. I just buy designs -- I don't digitize or edit anything. Have you looked at Heather Sue's site? She has tons of great applique design. I just do searches for what she doesn't have.

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

Congrats! So I take it this is your dd's first? Is she going to find out the gender?

 

[PatchPixie]

Congrats on baby Liberty, grandma!!!

Yes, I LOVE vintage fabric and embroidery!!!

I seam rip button holes, too.

Thanks for the kind words

One of these days I need to research all this fancy new age digitizing and what-not!! I am so old skool (and clueless!) So, these gorgeous appliques are digitized? Hmmmmm..... neato!

 

[PurpleEars]

I did it!! My first big applique. Now to turn it into the Insa skirt.

Great job! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Awe!!!! How sweet! I must show my ds your dh's creations. DS loves playing on the site where you design things, though he never actually puts together what he designs.

That's so sweet! I love it! You are definitely going to have to make him a Lego shirt very soon!

Thanks! He is beaming now that I told him that "the girls from the sewing board" liked it!

I'm from a small town in Northern Canada.

I found some great fabric on sale, including some disney prints (Winnie the pooh, Areil and Mikey!) Now I just have to wait for them to come in the mail. That's the hardest part about online shopping. But no fabric stores here.

Welcome! I have had some luck getting Disney prints at the Fabricland here (Western Canada), though selection is limited. They tend not to stock Mickey/Minnie fabric too often or maybe they are so popular that they are all gone before I get my hands on them.

<-----sorry for the blurry photo but it was taken on my phone

Cute! Thank you for making them for this special family!

My girls are middle schoolers and they still love to fill their pockets with junk! I always have to check pockets when I do the wash or I find baggies of rubber bands for their braces, chapsticks, lip glosses, paper clips, erasers, etc in my washing machine!

I had to laugh at that because I ruined a tube of lipstick through the wash earlier this month. Thankfully nothing else was ruined. I have been doing laundry since I was like 12 and the time I forgot to check the pockets is the time I left something in there.

Ok, so I am working on outfits for my family for our first ever trip to WDW. And after finishing the first item, a Buzz & woody button up shirt for my 4yr old, I have a question. How do I make the button holes look better? I only have a regular sewing machine on which I attach the button hole foot. When I make the button hole the fabric is still attached in the center, and when I try to cut it out everything starts looking ratty. I have tried an xacto to cut the fabric and it did look a little better but still not very good. Is there a secret to making pretty button holes?

One more idea - did you use interfacing on at least one layer of the material?

Everyone's stuff looks so great. I thought I'd show you all what I have been working on. We are going to Disney Live with some friends in March. I made Snow White dresses for my DDs (I posted a pic of one earlier). My dds will also wear them to Akershus breakfast in April. The Cinderella dress (ignore my hand's weird shadow) and Prince Charming shirt are for our friends' kids. Then the pillowcase tops are for our WDW trip in April. I let each girl pick out a fabric for Animal Kingdom. My 3 yo went with Winnie the Pooh and the 5 yo went with the tiger print. I've gotten all kinds of tips and ideas here. I can't wait to sew some more things for our trip.

Welcome! Great job on those outfits!

I'm posting a few pics of things I've made recently, although they're not Dis-related... waiting for a girly bigGive (cant seem to sew much for the boys!)
Just a few springy skirts and a top:

This one could be seen as Cindy inspired - a cute rag-a-muffin ensemble :

An earthy twirly skirt for mama:

A great rainy day for sewing - but I'm gonna take my wee one to the library for storytime first!

Nice outfits! I like it that you made something for yourself too!

Does anyone know what color dress Minnie Mouse has on at Disney Hollywood Studios right now. I am planning outfits for our first trip with our 3 kids and want to make sure my little girl matches her. Does she wear a pink hollywood outfit?? If so I think I will make her the pink polka dot outfit as opposed to the red one. Thanks guys.

I think she had the red dress the last time I saw her at Studios.

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

Congrats!

OK, I'm reading on Amazon that the PE-770 will not read the Brother Disney cards. Is this true? I'm not sure I'd even use them anyway though, but having them available was one reason I was leaning towards Brother to begin with. What say you?

Most of us don't use the Brother cards anyway. We tend to buy our designs from a number of digitizers.


Our August trip is actually taking place! We booked the plane tickets last night (more than what we wanted to pay but we doubt we will see a lower price). I have to decide where we want to eat and make dining reservations as the reservation window is coming up very soon. Any good suggestions? The "new to us" place I want to try this time is Tusker House for dinner, as well as 50's Prime Time Cafe. We are going back to a few old faves like 'Ohana, Chefs de France, Akershus and Coral Reef. We have decided to call this trip "our perfect 10 trip" - Our 10th trip to Disney World for 10 days to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

 

[ivey_family]

Since they recieved the package today here is the BG outfits I made for some twin boys.
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<-----sorry for the blurry photo but it was taken on my phone

Love it! That Jack Sparrow fabric is fabulous!

Everything has turned out great so far! I love the princess inspired dresses!

Thought I'd share - this is one of my Pinterest boards: Disney Inspiration - using it to get ideas for sewing Disney

Ooo! Thanks! I don't spend much time on Pinterest, but this is a great idea!

hedge333, your stuff is super cute!!

I'm posting a few pics of things I've made recently, although they're not Dis-related... waiting for a girly bigGive (cant seem to sew much for the boys!)
Just a few springy skirts and a top:

Lots of cute pieces! Great job!

Me too!

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

How wonderful! Congratulations!

my granddaughter Liberty Elayna my 9yh grandchild, 19 weeks 3 days...you can see her profile ,cute lil nose and lips and that fist up at her head like " you are giving me a headache!" hehe

she already has more clothes than i do!!! between me and the thrift store finds and her other g'parents she is set! this is their 1st so they are going all out!
~Beth~

Awww! How sweet! You're not excited about this, are you?



Flora - I lost your quote, but congrats on booking! We haven't been too adventurous with restaurants. We're Chef Mickey's fanatics, but that's been about it. Last trip we tried Mama Melrose for the Fantasmic package and it was loved it! I had the osso bucco. Yumm-O! I would definitely go back there again!


Button holes - I usually douse mine with Fray Block and let it dry before cutting them open with my seam ripper.

Regards,
C.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi everybody! I've been looking for a deal on an embroidery machine and I think I might have found one. It's only a 4x4 but I was reading reviews and one lady said that you can break a bigger design into smaller parts and do the embroidery or applique in sections. She said to use a bigger hoop to avoid re-hooping. Would that really work? If so, how hard would it be? I figured if anyone could answer this it would be one of you! .

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[DisNorth]

Been awhile since I have seen Disney fabric in Canada, or at least Ontario. There are usually some prints in fabricland, but again, it depends on the province. I know there is only Winnie the pooh around here, but I think someone on here has seen more in the western provinces. I still check every walmart I go in, but haven't had much luck lately. And I have NEVER seen character Creative Cuts in Ontario.

That's too bad, they look like they have some super cute creative cuts with Tinker bell and Tiana.

Welcome! I have had some luck getting Disney prints at the Fabricland here (Western Canada), though selection is limited. They tend not to stock Mickey/Minnie fabric too often or maybe they are so popular that they are all gone before I get my hands on them.

Thanks for the welcome! I'll be checking out fabricland when I'm in Edmonton in May, hopfuly they have some Disney in stock.

 

[chellewashere]

Great job, happy to see you got your machine working after the issues you had with the first one. Which machine did you end up getting?

thanks!! Its the Singer Futura Quattro. Same one I had that didnt work. Just so happy it didnt turn out to be operator error

Looks great, can't wait to see the finished skirt.

Thank you.

Super cute! Can't wait to see the finished skirt!

Thanks

thanks!!

Everyone's stuff looks so great. I thought I'd show you all what I have been working on. We are going to Disney Live with some friends in March. I made Snow White dresses for my DDs (I posted a pic of one earlier). My dds will also wear them to Akershus breakfast in April. The Cinderella dress (ignore my hand's weird shadow) and Prince Charming shirt are for our friends' kids. Then the pillowcase tops are for our WDW trip in April. I let each girl pick out a fabric for Animal Kingdom. My 3 yo went with Winnie the Pooh and the 5 yo went with the tiger print. I've gotten all kinds of tips and ideas here. I can't wait to sew some more things for our trip.

Awesome. Love it!!

Fabulous! I already am envisioning the finished product!


I found it was helpful to make a pinned it / did it category. All I was doing was pinning all these great things. I set a goal of making one thing I pinned per week. It's very helpful for me!

thanks.
I love pintrest. Little too addictive Great job on making things you find on it. Im still in the process of just trying to find cute stuff and follow folks with cute things

hedge333, your stuff is super cute!!

I'm posting a few pics of things I've made recently, although they're not Dis-related... waiting for a girly bigGive (cant seem to sew much for the boys!)
Just a few springy skirts and a top:

This one could be seen as Cindy inspired - a cute rag-a-muffin ensemble :

An earthy twirly skirt for mama:

A great rainy day for sewing - but I'm gonna take my wee one to the library for storytime first!

Great job!!

Me too!


I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

Congrats!! You must be soooo excited.

my granddaughter Liberty Elayna my 9yh grandchild, 19 weeks 3 days...you can see her profile ,cute lil nose and lips and that fist up at her head like " you are giving me a headache!" hehe

she already has more clothes than i do!!! between me and the thrift store finds and her other g'parents she is set! this is their 1st so they are going all out!
~Beth~

Aww how sweet

Great job! Can't wait to see the finished product!
Our August trip is actually taking place! We booked the plane tickets last night (more than what we wanted to pay but we doubt we will see a lower price). I have to decide where we want to eat and make dining reservations as the reservation window is coming up very soon. Any good suggestions? The "new to us" place I want to try this time is Tusker House for dinner, as well as 50's Prime Time Cafe. We are going back to a few old faves like 'Ohana, Chefs de France, Akershus and Coral Reef. We have decided to call this trip "our perfect 10 trip" - Our 10th trip to Disney World for 10 days to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

Thanks.
We are going in Sept for our 10th anniversary. Have a fantastic trip

 

[VBAndrea]

Our August trip is actually taking place! We booked the plane tickets last night (more than what we wanted to pay but we doubt we will see a lower price). I have to decide where we want to eat and make dining reservations as the reservation window is coming up very soon. Any good suggestions? The "new to us" place I want to try this time is Tusker House for dinner, as well as 50's Prime Time Cafe. We are going back to a few old faves like 'Ohana, Chefs de France, Akershus and Coral Reef. We have decided to call this trip "our perfect 10 trip" - Our 10th trip to Disney World for 10 days to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

Years ago we ate at Brown Derby and loved it. But that was before I was married and when my sister still lived in Florida -- so at least 15 years ago. Chefs de France is a favorite and we love Coral Reef but I see they are on your list. I can't remember the name off hand -- maybe Jinko's? -- at AKL is fabulous. Sadly I wasn't feeling well the night we ate there so didn't really get to enjoy it like I wished I was able to.

Congrats on your upcoming 10th!!!! We will be celebrating #13 this year!

Hi everybody! I've been looking for a deal on an embroidery machine and I think I might have found one. It's only a 4x4 but I was reading reviews and one lady said that you can break a bigger design into smaller parts and do the embroidery or applique in sections. She said to use a bigger hoop to avoid re-hooping. Would that really work? If so, how hard would it be? I figured if anyone could answer this it would be one of you! .

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

I think you would have to have the ability to digitize the designs so you can break them in half. I know Rubber Ducky Ranch has done it with some of her large designs, but she digitizes them. Also, make sure the larger hoop is able to attach in the machine and have full movement. I personally would be very leery of trying something like that and getting good results. Hopefully someone with actual experience can chime in.

 

[NiniMorris]

Hi everybody! I've been looking for a deal on an embroidery machine and I think I might have found one. It's only a 4x4 but I was reading reviews and one lady said that you can break a bigger design into smaller parts and do the embroidery or applique in sections. She said to use a bigger hoop to avoid re-hooping. Would that really work? If so, how hard would it be? I figured if anyone could answer this it would be one of you! .

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

Ummm... yes and no!

It can be done, but not very easily. Really, Really, REALLY hard to rehoop back the same way! (unless you use a repositionable hoop) The problem is the repositionable hoop is 5 inches wide... I'm not sure if the 4x4 machines would let it sit right. I know most of the repositionable hoops are made for machines that are 5x7. They are just longer than 7 inches....


Personally, I would hold out for a 5x7 hoop. This size will work on an adult shirt...as well as a child's shirt.

As for breaking down larger sized designs...you HAVE to have the software to do it. If you attempt to put a larger design into a 4x4 machine it will NOT stitch out...the machine will recognize that it is too large and make you do something about it.

Adding the cost of the software to your package will probably cost more than the machine with the 5x7 hoop and then you have to learn how to do it...

Rubber Ducky does have a couple of designs that are made to be broken down...but I do believe they start out as a 5 x 7...not a 4x4....


Nini

 

[RMAMom]

congradulations!!!! it's the best jobin the world isn't it??!! my 9th is on her way! so i will have 6 girls and 2 boys and one girl grandangel,Caroline....whom i will one day see again!

Congratulations! That's very exciting news!

Congratulations!

Congrats! So I take it this is your dd's first? Is she going to find out the gender?

Congrats!

How wonderful! Congratulations!C.

Congrats!! You must be soooo excited.

Thank you everyone, we are all very excited! This is her first baby, she is 16 weeks and we found out this week that she is having a boy. I have to admit I had a fleeting feeling of sadness over the loss of all things ruffles and twirly when I heard it was a boy but that was sewing sadness, I am thrilled to welcome another Grandson!!

 

[tinkbell13]

Welcome! I have had some luck getting Disney prints at the Fabricland here (Western Canada), though selection is limited. They tend not to stock Mickey/Minnie fabric too often or maybe they are so popular that they are all gone before I get my hands on them.

We have 3 Fabriclands here and none of them had any Disney fabric when I looked a couple of weeks ago. They looked sideways at me when I asked about if they ever got any in! I think we are going to the US last weekend of February and I might just have to check out a couple of fabric stores while we are there.

Our August trip is actually taking place! We booked the plane tickets last night (more than what we wanted to pay but we doubt we will see a lower price). I have to decide where we want to eat and make dining reservations as the reservation window is coming up very soon. Any good suggestions? The "new to us" place I want to try this time is Tusker House for dinner, as well as 50's Prime Time Cafe. We are going back to a few old faves like 'Ohana, Chefs de France, Akershus and Coral Reef. We have decided to call this trip "our perfect 10 trip" - Our 10th trip to Disney World for 10 days to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

Yay! We are doing a Tusker House dinner in March and it is a new one for us too. I'll let you know how we like it. We loved 50's Prime Time Cafe when we went the last time and we are going again this trip. 'Ohana is one of our faves too. Haven't tried the others you mentioned, we are saving them for future trips!

Hi everybody! I've been looking for a deal on an embroidery machine and I think I might have found one. It's only a 4x4 but I was reading reviews and one lady said that you can break a bigger design into smaller parts and do the embroidery or applique in sections. She said to use a bigger hoop to avoid re-hooping. Would that really work? If so, how hard would it be? I figured if anyone could answer this it would be one of you! .

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

I just recently bought my embroidery machine. I went with the Brother PE770 after reading a lot of posts on here and talking with several ladies in a local store. One of them went the 4x4 hoop route and bought the repositionable hoop. I think she said it fit on the machine but wouldn't take the design she put in it unless she altered it to fit in a 4x hoop and the side of the hoop hit the machine when it tried to stitch out a 4x4 design. She said she ended up selling the machine within a few months and bought a 5x7 machine which she is really happy with.

Ummm... yes and no!

It can be done, but not very easily. Really, Really, REALLY hard to rehoop back the same way! (unless you use a repositionable hoop) The problem is the repositionable hoop is 5 inches wide... I'm not sure if the 4x4 machines would let it sit right. I know most of the repositionable hoops are made for machines that are 5x7. They are just longer than 7 inches....

Personally, I would hold out for a 5x7 hoop. This size will work on an adult shirt...as well as a child's shirt.

As for breaking down larger sized designs...you HAVE to have the software to do it. If you attempt to put a larger design into a 4x4 machine it will NOT stitch out...the machine will recognize that it is too large and make you do something about it.

Adding the cost of the software to your package will probably cost more than the machine with the 5x7 hoop and then you have to learn how to do it...

Nini

Yep, what Nini says!

 

[Meshell2002]

I am so excited! The double curved, left handed embroidery scissors that I special ordered just arrived. Am I a sewing geek or what!

i feel you pain, was left handed until a certain injury forced me to use the right...now I use both

I've done a Walmart search in the past without luck. Today I went to Creative Cuts from FB, and found this link. I don't think I've seen some of these fabrics. I love the pirates. And I don't think I've seen the Tink sitting on the spool of thread. I might need that for my handbag!!

http://www.walmart.com/browse/_/N-9...sein=true&catNavId=667479&ic=48_0&ref=+430099

those are cute!

Me too!

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

my granddaughter Liberty Elayna my 9yh grandchild, 19 weeks 3 days...you can see her profile ,cute lil nose and lips and that fist up at her head like " you are giving me a headache!" hehe

she already has more clothes than i do!!! between me and the thrift store finds and her other g'parents she is set! this is their 1st so they are going all out!
~Beth~

 

[cogero]

Mary Congrats on your daughters Pregnancy that is exciting.

I am at work and any plans I had for working on anything Disney Related are going nowhere I have a crazy busy day here.

 

[kymmyk13]

Hi, I came across this site for floor pillows...
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=31

They look pretty cool looking. Happy Sewing
Sheila

Thanks so much they are so cute

 

[graceesmom]

I am a complete novice at sewing/embroidery so forgive me for naive questions. I am considering purchasing a combo sewing/embroider machine so that I can do my own monograms for my child's clothes, towels, gifts, etc. and of course for all our disney outfits.

Basically I would like to be able to monogram, sew some appliques on (I don't need a machine to die cut the apliques) and make some simple dresses or sew some embellishments on clothing.

I've seen some entry level machines for around $500, but they have maximum embroidery area of 4 in. x 4 in. That doesn't seem like enough space to even put a name on a t-shirt. If the machine says 4x4 maximum embroidery area can you use larger hoops on it or does that mean that is the largest area you can embroider no matter what?

I don't need to create borders on skirts or anything (yet), but I want to make sure I'm not buying something that I can't use.

I found a used (traded in for upgrade) Brother Innov-is NV-1250 at a sewing store in town. They are asking $1800 for it. It comes with 2 additional Disney embroidery sets (can choose for a bunch of different sets). It has 3 size hoops with it 4x4, 5x7 and one larger than that. I have no idea if that is even a good deal or if I should invest that amount of money having no experience in this area.

Can anyone give me some advice as to what type of machine I should get?

Thanks for your help guys.

 

[weluvdizne]

BTW - I have a sewing blog - anyone want to trade blog links?

http://mamamademine.blogspot.com/

Checked out your blog...very cool. I like that you make things for yourself, too. Love all your creations. Your dd and her dress are very cute.

I have a feeling that you are right about the Lego shirt. Speaking of which, I have to show what I found on the breakfast table this morning!

http://www.bensbricks.ca/i_heart_u.php#Heart

How sweet! I checked out his other builds and they are very impressive! He's talented!

I did it!! My first big applique. Now to turn it into the Insa skirt.

Nice Job! Glad this machine is working out for you! Can't wait to see your Insa.

Mine love to go to the fabric store, I try not to take them because it cost me twice as much when they go!

Totally agree. Quick stop at Joann's yesterday for 1/4 yard of grey fabric, cost me $85. My dh and 3 kids tagged along for the ride

I am so excited! The double curved, left handed embroidery scissors that I special ordered just arrived. Am I a sewing geek or what!

LOL! It's fun to get excited about the little things, isn't it? At least here, we all get it. Tell anyone else, and they might think you need some intervention

I use a seam ripper to open my button holes.

That's what I do, and have never had any problems.

I have very exciting news. I have known about this since December but at my daughters request I have kept quiet. She has now told everyone so I am allowed to shout from the roof tops that I'm going to be a Grandmother again!!!! As most of you know my son has 2 children but the Air Force has stationed him in OK and we are in NJ so we don't see them as often as we like. I am really looking forward to spoiling another grandbaby!!!!!!!

Awesome news! My parents had 6 other grandchildren by the time my first was born. However, they all lived out of town, so it was a whole new experience with my kids, since they were in town. Congrats to you and your dd. Hope it's a healthy pregnancy for mom and baby!

One more idea - did you use interfacing on at least one layer of the material?

Our August trip is actually taking place! We booked the plane tickets last night (more than what we wanted to pay but we doubt we will see a lower price). I have to decide where we want to eat and make dining reservations as the reservation window is coming up very soon. Any good suggestions? The "new to us" place I want to try this time is Tusker House for dinner, as well as 50's Prime Time Cafe. We are going back to a few old faves like 'Ohana, Chefs de France, Akershus and Coral Reef. We have decided to call this trip "our perfect 10 trip" - Our 10th trip to Disney World for 10 days to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

Interfacing definitely helps with the button holes.

Congrats to you on your 10th anniversary! Enjoy your trip! Sounds like it's shaping up nicely!

Can anyone give me some advice as to what type of machine I should get?

Thanks for your help guys.

Welcome! I just got the Brother PE 770 last month. That's the machine that most of the gals on here have. I love it. Price is decent and very easy to learn. Have bought lots of designs from Heathersue and a few other digitizers and having a blast with it! I highly recommend it.

 

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Hi everyone! I have been a lurker for quite a few months now and have learned a lot from reading. I have decided that it is time to introduce myself. I am Laurie. I have 6 kids 3 boys ages 12,8 and 4 and 3 girls 9 1/2,6 (on monday) and 18 months.I work nights 7 days a week 365 days a year and I sew and take care of the kids and house during the day. I do not know what sleep is.

I started making hairbows and accessories for the girls then i got a brother se440 for the embroidery that was in July 2011 by September I couldn't stand the small hoop and bought the brother pe770. Now I really need to upgrade to a bigger hoop but that has to wait. I have what you call hoop envy.I found Heather Sue's designs from you guys Thank You! My disneyholic kids love them!

Then i finally caught on to the patterns most of you use and bought the easy fits and wow that was so easy and my kids love them thought i haven't tried adding ruffles or anything. I don't think I will buy a confusing store pattern again. With my number of kids I am saving money which my dh loves.

I am going to try and add 2 pictures of what i made the kids for valentines days.

I can't wait to start getting into this more and learning from you all.