Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[TinkNH]

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

sorry your hving a rough go at the moment, you have a lot on your plate!
really glad to hear tori's mri went well!!!

I can't for the life of me make up my mind how I like this skirt better. With or Without the rick rack?!?!?? :

What do you ladies think?????

Thanks!!

I like it with just seems to complete it to me

 

[smile5sunshine]

I literally spent two hours getting caught up on this thread and there is way too much to quote! I have done a little sewing over the past few months but not as much as I would have liked to do.

Here is an outfit I finally made myself finish for Alexa. I have had this fabric for probably two years!

I did a jacket to match because we both just love Tink!

I also did this Grace dress because we recently went to NYC and had planned on going to Wicked. We ended up not going because I couldn't find tickets for all of us for under $1,000 and I am far too cheap to pay that for a couple of hours of entertainment. We did go to Mary Poppins so I made a custom for that but it's still on my camera.

Back view.

Sides.

I know "Popular" is usually spelled out in pink but I didn't think it would look right on this dress. Ignore all the cross threads and basting threads that I hadn't trimmed yet!

I also did a Yankees dress for Alexa and shirts for everyone to wear to Yankees Stadium but unfortunately don't have a good picture of them.

These are a few things I did for Mitchell's Big Give a while back.

I made two outfits exactly alike for Mitchell and his baby brother.

This was for his baby sister.

Thanks for looking!

Bummer about not getting to see Wicked but I agree that price would be out of my budget too! the dress was cute though. Love the Tink set, and I thought the yankee's attire looked swell on your crew. I ADORE the dress you did for the big give. Thanks for sharing with us!

I didn't realize it wasn't too bad once I figured out I could hold the yarn like in crochet.....if you crochet look into contitental knitting....they hold the yarn in the left hand.



LOL! that's true....about dress sewing...but there will also be lots of hand downs!

Oh thanks for the info about learning to knit! Perhaps when I get a spare moment or two I will attempt it!

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

First off HUGS and pat yourself on the back for going in for help. I totally understand why you would be feeling overwhelmed/depressed and you did the very best thing you could. MORE HUGS!

Secondly, WOO HOO about the new machine! can't wait to see what you whip up on it.

Anyone else see Brave today??? We did and we loved it!

The top is the snug-fitting peasant top/dress and skirt is INSA (Farbenmix).

Oh I am jealous. I am DYING (okay, not really, but still!) to take my girlies to go see it, but alas I'm going to have to wait until it moves into the $1.50 theater because I can't justify spending the money to do it now in the expensive theaters. I LOVE the set though and glad you enjoyed the movie.

I can't for the life of me make up my mind how I like this skirt better. With or Without the rick rack?!?!?? :

What do you ladies think?????

Thanks!!

I think I like it better with the Ric-rac. It looks fine without it, but I think it just gives it that little bit of pizazz.


HURRAY HURRAY for me! The 1st batch of tie dye mickey shirts came out wearable! i wish I was able to get a little more pink in some of them (the pink mixed with the blue and became purple) and also a little less white, but overall I am happy with them. I started the boy's set today, so please cross your fingers and toes again for me that those turn out at least as well as these did. (I will hop back on later and do pictures as the shirts are washing).

Sunshine

 

[goteamwood]

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.

My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.

Shhh. It's a surprise.

I have plans for more bowling shirts (unless there are other equally cute patterns for boys' shirts? I mostly saw embroidery, which I don't have capabilities or a budget for right now.) and a few t-shirts for their birthday breakfast with Mickey at Chef Mickey's as well as Mickey Halloween shirts for the kids and grownups for MNSSHP.

Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

 

[tricia]

Great shirts Goteamwood. I don't know what's going on with flickr. I usually use it so tried to post your pics for you and it's not the same as it was before. They changed something.

 

[pyrxtc]

I can't for the life of me make up my mind how I like this skirt better. With or Without the rick rack?!?!?? :
What do you ladies think?????

Thanks!!

With the Rick rack. it will help it hang better and twirl higher with the extra weight.

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.
My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.
(Edit: I am not sure why my links don't work, here is the flickr.com set of the shirts. )
Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

Loving your bowling shirts ! I really like the colors you used and it will really help them stand out. Great job !


Also, loving all these dresses everyone has been showing off. I have no model for mine yet and haven't sewn in two weeks. Can't wait to get it going again but we were ending school (and I was really sick all last week, couldn't get out of bed) and spent this week moving rooms around in the house. I'm going to try to cut out a pattern tomorrow and hopefully start sewing on Tuesday.

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks for the help!! It'll be worn with either Abby's yellow t-shirt or pink t-shirt or purple tank top.

If the shirts are plain then I think I'd add the ric rack. You could also add a little ric rack to a shirt to make it really coordinate.

Oh I am jealous. I am DYING (okay, not really, but still!) to take my girlies to go see it, but alas I'm going to have to wait until it moves into the $1.50 theater because I can't justify spending the money to do it now in the expensive theaters. I LOVE the set though and glad you enjoyed the movie.

HURRAY HURRAY for me! The 1st batch of tie dye mickey shirts came out wearable! i wish I was able to get a little more pink in some of them (the pink mixed with the blue and became purple) and also a little less white, but overall I am happy with them. I started the boy's set today, so please cross your fingers and toes again for me that those turn out at least as well as these did. (I will hop back on later and do pictures as the shirts are washing).

Sunshine

I second the sentiment re: Brave and the price. I hope I can make my dd hold out that long. Though the matinee is $6 so if I could get away with taking her alone I may be able to swing it -- still would prefer to wait!

Glad the Mickey tie dyes are wearable! Bummer about the pink though. I have never done tie dye so do not have any advice -- it sounds like something that's way too messy for my tastes!

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.

My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.

Shhh. It's a surprise.

(Edit: I am not sure why my links don't work, here is the flickr.com set of the shirts. )

I have plans for more bowling shirts (unless there are other equally cute patterns for boys' shirts? I mostly saw embroidery, which I don't have capabilities or a budget for right now.) and a few t-shirts for their birthday breakfast with Mickey at Chef Mickey's as well as Mickey Halloween shirts for the kids and grownups for MNSSHP.

Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

The shirts turned out beautiful! I made my ds several bowling shirts for our first trip too b/c I didn't have an embroidery machine. I painted a few shirts for him as well and they turned out really nice. I love your toy Story ones!

 

[cogero]

It just took me forever to read all of what I missed and I couldn't quote because I was constantly logged out! I'll have to try clearing the cookies and see if that helps.

Hi ladies!

I've had a rough go at it lately. I fell into a deep depression. I've been saying for a long time that I knew I was going to lose it at some point, and I'm here to say I finally lost it! I couldn't even make it through work on Wednesday. One of my friends even said, "I know you are depressed because you won't sew and you were sewing so much and doing so good." I ended up leaving work and driving myself to the VA hospital, and luckily I was able to see a doctor and I am feeling MUCH better today.

He said, "Let me get this straight. You have been married a year and a half, you have four kids, one who you share with is mom, one with learning delays, one in a residential treatment facility for severe mental illness, and one fighting brain tumors. And you work full time?" And I said, yes, that's basically it. And he said, "Can you step back and see why you might be overwhelmed and depressed??"

That helped me see things in a little perspective!

Then yesterday Tori had her first MRI since she started treatment. The good news is.......No new tumors! No tumor growth! Everything looks really stable and we are SO pleased!

AND today...I really really want to sew! So I know I'm starting to feel better. So be on the lookout for some projects this weekend!

OK and ENABLER ALERT:

First, I got a flyer from Joann's that on July 4th weekend they are having a big sale AND veterans/military get 20% off again. They have a lot of their solids on sale so I'm definitely stocking up. I'm excited!!

AND, the Brother PE 770 is back on HSN, where you can do payments. AND they have a coupon code out that expires today that is HSNJUNE15 that gives you 15% off your order, which gives you $75 dollars off.

ASK ME HOW I KNOW! ASK ME HOW I KNOW!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!

I have learned it is okay to cry and let it all out. Internalizing is not good. You are doing great and it is okay to have an off day.

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.

My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.

Shhh. It's a surprise.

I have plans for more bowling shirts (unless there are other equally cute patterns for boys' shirts? I mostly saw embroidery, which I don't have capabilities or a budget for right now.) and a few t-shirts for their birthday breakfast with Mickey at Chef Mickey's as well as Mickey Halloween shirts for the kids and grownups for MNSSHP.

Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

I totally love your shirts. Welcome.


I have been sick for a week and am finally feeling better but my energy isn't where it needs to be yet. I am going to attempt to finish some projects that were put on the side when I got sick.

 

[smile5sunshine]

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.

My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.

Shhh. It's a surprise.

I have plans for more bowling shirts (unless there are other equally cute patterns for boys' shirts? I mostly saw embroidery, which I don't have capabilities or a budget for right now.) and a few t-shirts for their birthday breakfast with Mickey at Chef Mickey's as well as Mickey Halloween shirts for the kids and grownups for MNSSHP.

Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

WOW these are GREAT! I LOVE the color blocking you did with them using the Buzz fabric as just an accent! VERY NICE! And I can't believe this was your first project since 6th grade! Hope you stick around and I can't wait to see what else you make. As for boy patterns, there aren't a whole bunch out there Sandi has a subscription to Ottobre magazine and says she gets very good patterns out of there. Boys clothing just seems more simplistic, just shorts/pants and some sort of top (either tee or collard shirt).

I second the sentiment re: Brave and the price. I hope I can make my dd hold out that long. Though the matinee is $6 so if I could get away with taking her alone I may be able to swing it -- still would prefer to wait!

Glad the Mickey tie dyes are wearable! Bummer about the pink though. I have never done tie dye so do not have any advice -- it sounds like something that's way too messy for my tastes!

Yes, tie dye is DEFINITELY more messy than I would typically like. My grass is rainbow colored now as I refused to do it indoors because I knew I'd make too much of a mess! I also hate the uncertainty of it. If I'm sewing something and it's just looking horrible I can either go back and fix it or scrap the project half way through. But with tie dye you can't. You have no way of knowing whether or not it's coming out so you are FORCED to finish it and just hope and pray. That's just too stressful for my tastes! But I promised my group that I would do the shirts, so I needed to follow through with that.

And i read this somewhere else (I think Judy's PTR?) but I'm PRAYING that the price reduction gets your house SOLD ASAP!

I have been sick for a week and am finally feeling better but my energy isn't where it needs to be yet. I am going to attempt to finish some projects that were put on the side when I got sick.

I am so sorry that you haven't felt well and it's taking a while to get back on your feet. I know you won't but REST some so your body has a chance to fully recover.

Sunshine

 

[goteamwood]

Great shirts Goteamwood. I don't know what's going on with flickr. I usually use it so tried to post your pics for you and it's not the same as it was before. They changed something.

Thanks for looking at it. I just added them to photo bucket and that worked. I use flickr for my website and never had that issue before.

 

[Teamtori]

Shhh. It's a surprise.

I love these! I have GOT to try a bowling shirt!

So my sister in law told me yesterday she had found an ad for a free yard sale that mentioned they had "sewing stuff." So this morning I got up really early and we waited for about an hour for them to start. We were first in line, but by the time 8 am rolled around there was about 40 people there..people were cutting in line and yelling at each other.

Anyway, I made a beeline for the sewing stuff and grabbed six shoeboxes full of treasures.

Starting with this collection of thread!

Some of the packages have not been opened. There are quite a few on wooden spools (About 25 or so) and there is an entire shoebox full of the large spools..I'm not sure how to use them, but I hope I can fit them on my machine somehow!

There was a big bag of zippers, all brand new, but vintage!

A pair of pinking shears:

These awesome buttons:

This collection of needles, pins and assorted sewing things:

I don't know what seam binding is, but I loved the packaging:

Most of a shoebox filled with bias tape, some lace and some assorted trims and ric rack.

I have two of these "tailor markers." Not sure how to use them, but they are cool.

Two pairs of snap pliers:

And an assortment of buttons:

I love all of it, and I think it is so neat to have this collection that this woman obviously had collected over the years.

 

[RMAMom]

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.

My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.

Shhh. It's a surprise.
I have plans for more bowling shirts (unless there are other equally cute patterns for boys' shirts? I mostly saw embroidery, which I don't have capabilities or a budget for right now.) and a few t-shirts for their birthday breakfast with Mickey at Chef Mickey's as well as Mickey Halloween shirts for the kids and grownups for MNSSHP.

Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

They look great! Welcome to the board and this crazy addiction of sewing disney customs. LOL!

I love these! I have GOT to try a bowling shirt!

So my sister in law told me yesterday she had found an ad for a free yard sale that mentioned they had "sewing stuff." So this morning I got up really early and we waited for about an hour for them to start. We were first in line, but by the time 8 am rolled around there was about 40 people there..people were cutting in line and yelling at each other.

Anyway, I made a beeline for the sewing stuff and grabbed six shoeboxes full of treasures.

Starting with this collection of thread!

Some of the packages have not been opened. There are quite a few on wooden spools (About 25 or so) and there is an entire shoebox full of the large spools..I'm not sure how to use them, but I hope I can fit them on my machine somehow!

There was a big bag of zippers, all brand new, but vintage!

A pair of pinking shears:

These awesome buttons:

This collection of needles, pins and assorted sewing things:

I don't know what seam binding is, but I loved the packaging:

Most of a shoebox filled with bias tape, some lace and some assorted trims and ric rack.

I have two of these "tailor markers." Not sure how to use them, but they are cool.

Two pairs of snap pliers:

And an assortment of buttons:

I love all of it, and I think it is so neat to have this collection that this woman obviously had collected over the years.

Oh my gosh I am green with envy!!!!! That had to be so much fun!!!!

 

[pyrxtc]

I love these! I have GOT to try a bowling shirt!
So my sister in law told me yesterday she had found an ad for a free yard sale that mentioned they had "sewing stuff." So this morning I got up really early and we waited for about an hour for them to start. We were first in line, but by the time 8 am rolled around there was about 40 people there..people were cutting in line and yelling at each other.
Anyway, I made a beeline for the sewing stuff and grabbed six shoeboxes full of treasures.
Starting with this collection of thread!

Some of the packages have not been opened. There are quite a few on wooden spools (About 25 or so) and there is an entire shoebox full of the large spools..I'm not sure how to use them, but I hope I can fit them on my machine somehow!

There was a big bag of zippers, all brand new, but vintage!

A pair of pinking shears:

These awesome buttons:

This collection of needles, pins and assorted sewing things:

I don't know what seam binding is, but I loved the packaging:

Most of a shoebox filled with bias tape, some lace and some assorted trims and ric rack.

I have two of these "tailor markers." Not sure how to use them, but they are cool.

Two pairs of snap pliers:

And an assortment of buttons:

I love all of it, and I think it is so neat to have this collection that this woman obviously had collected over the years.

Awesome find ! I love yard sales.

 

[TinkNH]

I am chanting to myself right now "i will not go to yard sales i will not go to yard sales.." Nice haul and i am jealous but if I bring more stuff into this house someone may have to move out to make room

I just got paid for a little job I did and promptly spent it all on patterns on YCMT and ETSY since they are PDF files I am hoping the hubs doesn't notice

He will however notice when I go to get supplies to start making things with the patterns

 

[VBAndrea]

I am chanting to myself right now "i will not go to yard sales i will not go to yard sales.." Nice haul and i am jealous but if I bring more stuff into this house someone may have to move out to make room

I just got paid for a little job I did and promptly spent it all on patterns on YCMT and ETSY since they are PDF files I am hoping the hubs doesn't notice

He will however notice when I go to get supplies to start making things with the patterns

I once hit 6 bolts of fleece in my closet -- they were such a steal ($1 to $2 per yard) but I knew dh would have though me crazy to haul 6 bolts of fabric into our house which already has tons of fabrics. So just hide things as you bring them in!

 

[nowellsl]

I remember wooden thread spools - I guess that makes me vintage At least I'm not an antique yet

 

[Teamtori]

They look great! Welcome to the board and this crazy addiction of sewing disney customs. LOL!



Oh my gosh I am green with envy!!!!! That had to be so much fun!!!!

The actual part of the free yard sale wasn't fun...there were so many people and they were so rude! But after seeing what I got, it was definitely worth it! I mean, it was FREE!!

Awesome find ! I love yard sales.

Me too.

I am chanting to myself right now "i will not go to yard sales i will not go to yard sales.." Nice haul and i am jealous but if I bring more stuff into this house someone may have to move out to make room

I just got paid for a little job I did and promptly spent it all on patterns on YCMT and ETSY since they are PDF files I am hoping the hubs doesn't notice

He will however notice when I go to get supplies to start making things with the patterns

We finally decided to convert my oldest daughter's room into a sewing room. I'm sick of having my stuff all over the living room. And the reality of the situation is that she has been gone for over a year and probably won't come back here to live. The door has been shut, it's been a sad place for me, we are working on making it a happy place! (And a place for me to hide my fabrics!)

I remember wooden thread spools - I guess that makes me vintage At least I'm not an antique yet

I love the wooden spools the best!!

QUESTION:

I need to combine embroidery files. I used to have a free sample of embird, but it is expired and I really can't afford to buy it right now! Is there ANY other program that is either free or a lot cheaper??!! I am going crazy!

 

[VBAndrea]

I need to combine embroidery files. I used to have a free sample of embird, but it is expired and I really can't afford to buy it right now! Is there ANY other program that is either free or a lot cheaper??!! I am going crazy!

Sew What Pro is much cheaper and can combine files. I do not have it, but Ann (Fruto) does and likes it.

Just a little warning about all that thread -- some may give you issues. I saw a bag at a yard sale today too that had some wooden spools and I passed. Sometimes the fibers in old thread can break down so it may not work well for sewing. None the less, you got some fabulous things and you can't beat free at all!!!

 

[Teamtori]

Sew What Pro is much cheaper and can combine files. I do not have it, but Ann (Fruto) does and likes it.

Just a little warning about all that thread -- some may give you issues. I saw a bag at a yard sale today too that had some wooden spools and I passed. Sometimes the fibers in old thread can break down so it may not work well for sewing. None the less, you got some fabulous things and you can't beat free at all!!!

Thanks Andrea!! I will check that out for sure!

I don't think I'm going to sew with the wooden spools. They are so cool looking. I was thinking of trying to do some kind of decorative thing with them, but I haven't decided what yet. I like the picture I took of them, and might make it bigger to put in the sewing room.

I don't know how to sew with those big rolls of thread...do you use them the same way??

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks Andrea!! I will check that out for sure!

I don't think I'm going to sew with the wooden spools. They are so cool looking. I was thinking of trying to do some kind of decorative thing with them, but I haven't decided what yet. I like the picture I took of them, and might make it bigger to put in the sewing room.

I don't know how to sew with those big rolls of thread...do you use them the same way??

I have no clue regarding the big rolls. Are they embroidery thread?

I just noticed the original prices on some of those zippers -- 5 for $1!!!!! I would have paid that at the yard sale! I want to try some things with zippers and would love to find some yard sale ones. The only things I have ever seen sewing wise at yard sales were buttons and they were all small and nothing cute. I have plenty of small buttons. And I've seen thread and really would have looked closer at the wooden spools today just to get the wooden spools but dd was crabby b/c it was hot. One yard sale last week had fabric but it was all home dec fabric and one other time I saw fabric but it was Diego cowboy so I passed. I never find anything cool for sewing.

I do have some of those old buttons with rhinestones that I got from my grandma. I would like to eventually try to make some sort of ribbon button bracelet with them.

 

[H2OMama]

Oh, I found you guys! It was not easy to find this thread! But finally I did. I can't wait to learn some new techniques. I tired some this morning just playing around on scrap fabric. Free stitched a flower ect. just to test that out. Then I tried to serge the edge of my fabric. It shows a picture of it on my machine (old one from MIL) but no matter what I tried it never came out looking right.
I picked up some heat N bond lite and stitch N sew stabilizer at the store yesterday so I could try out applique. I need to find something easy to start with as I have no idea what I am doing yet. lol.

Any ideas for a super easy project for a beginner?