smile5sunshine
"This is nothing compared to the twig of '93."
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Thank you! I almost forgot that my DD insisted that I include them in the picture! I am envious of your sewing area!
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!!! WOOO HOOO!!! In case I don't "see" you again before you leave, have a WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC, MAGICAL trip!
Here is yet another Question
What kind of sewing machine do you have?
I decided I am going to use my Duetta as my primary embroidery machine, get the PE770 serviced againand get a sewing only machine. I really hate switching machines back and forth so this is probably the most economical option. Tell me about your machine and what you love about it.
You don't want to know!
But really, I don't have anything fancy at all. I have a 3/4 size Kenmore (Lil' Blue) that has a full size motor, and he's my main machine as he's easy for me to move around (I don't have a dedicated sewing space). Just the basics on him, but he's been a pretty good workhorse (for my light sewing needs). The last time I visited my gma, she gave me another machine (a Europro of some sort), which is again very basic, but I know it's all metal parts and it works well too. However, I have a feeling that neither of these machines would meet your needs, as they only have the most basic stitches and I'm not sure if they would stand up to all the sewing you do for your business. Have you looked on your local craigslist to see if anyone is selling any of the nicer machines there?I am thinking Amy's machine contaminated mine. I was over at her house so surely must have picked up the germs from her defective machines and passed them on to mine. Amy should have provided me with isolation wear knowing that her machines were
We caught 5 cat fish worth keeping. Well, I didn't catch any. All I caught was one piddly fish and he hooked right through his head so we couldn't release him -- but he was made into bait for the biggest cat that was caught -- I feel terrible for that though. I don't handle the bait or fish. I cast and make myself useful by providing snacks for everyone while we are fishingThe ray was on ds's pole, but he was playing on the beach so dh had to reel it in and said it put up an immense fight -- I missed him reeling it in b/c I was checking on the kids. DH was able to release the ray though can't guarantee he survived. First time he's ever caught one!
I have two singers -- one is from Wally's and works very decent except it sometimes sucks knits or thin fabrics in the plate. It makes great button holes so I mainly use it for that. My new workhorse machine is a 20+ year old singer that a friend gave me. It works quite well. Whatever you get, I was told to always get a machine with a drop in bobbin.
That is CRAZY about the sting ray! I hope he lived. Do you mind me asking what the advantage in having a drop in bobbin is?
Oh that is such a good idea!
I am so jealous of these! I've started trying to make diapers for my sister's baby. The diapers weren't so bad, but I have no idea how to do the snaps. I can't get the stupid snap thing to work and I have no idea what I am doing! I LOVE these!
HELLO!!
I feel like I haven't been here forever! It took me a long time to get caught up and I tried to catch everything but my computer is not acting right so I apologize to those I missed!
Haven't done a ton of sewing lately. Tori had her first break from chemo so we went and got pedicures!
I did get a package out to my sister with the things I had made for her baby and with a Hungry Caterpillar little lovey. Here's the first pic I got in her "A" shirt and her diaper. (Both by me.)
I am almost done with the stuff for Reed's Big Give, but I needed to get the waist measurements so I could put the elastic in the shorts. On top of chemo and all that nonsense, I have a bad tooth that is killing me. I went to the dentist on Wednesday but it will be $500 to fix, even with my insurance, and that is over my budget. If I'm going to spend the money, I'd rather by the Brother machine that just came back on HSN. I'm thinking about it!
HI! I'm so glad you popped back in! I was starting to worry why you were gone so long (I know things can be difficult with Tori's health). I'm so glad that you both got to spend a nice day getting pampered!
Sorry you are having trouble with the snap pliers. If you'd like to be a little more specific with what part is giving you trouble, perhaps I can try to help you figure out how to use them?
The diaper and shirt you made for your niece came out very cute though!
Sorry to hear your tooth is hurting. I know it's not fun to spend money on your teeth, but I also know that just putting it off only seems to make things worse/more expensive.
you guys are awesomeI think that may be the winner, esp after she saw the cinderella version...looks like I may be making her 2
pyrxtc---thank you for those ideas...I dont think she would do the elastic around the neck
but any input how to turn simply sweet into snow white appreciated!
The simply sweet is a fun pattern. I've actually only made it in the dolly sizes, but sometime I will make the big girl version too!
Okay, for ideas on getting it to look like snow white, I would follow the sleeve tutorial on this site, but just do it with the flutter sleeve template and use bias tape to finish the edge. I would do the main bodice part in the blue, use yellow for the skirt and add a pop of color and accents in red. For insperation, look on etsy.com in the children's clothing section for snow white and that should give you some ideas on what you'd like to do on your own dress.
Hope that helps!
Well, I've started on my next project: Tie Dye Mickey shirts! My dye shipped yesterday, I have the white shirts in the wash and I will start working on basting the Mickey head after they are done (I have 15 shirts to do so it's going to take a while!)
Sunshine
really glad we have turned a corner and are at least functioning again!!
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