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

[smile5sunshine]

I hadn't thought of a diaper bag pattern, I was so focused on tote bags, I didn't even think about other options.
Thank you so much for that idea!!

Glad I could help.

Lost my quotes...

There are photo tutorials on all of the Farbenmix patterns on the farbenmix.de web site. Turn on Google translate and you will be good to go.

I got the London dress finished - but after the model went to bed, so pictures in the morning...and then I have a new leotard to sew up and a dress to finish cutting out. Plus, my mom is going to come over and we will begin playing with the machine I won.

Oh I was really hoping that I'd keep scrolling down this morning and find a picture of the finished dress! I'll have to check back in later, but I can't wait to see it. Gracious you are the most prolific sewer!

Oh my goodness, I had NO IDEA you were the winner of this bag!!! CONGRATS!!!! WHY are you waiting until January, that would be my EVERYDAY BAG....EVERY DAY! I would wear something Disney each day of my life if I had it! It makes me happy and I find myself smiling more!


Rachel really wants to learn, so that would be a GREAT idea!!! Lisa would enjoy it too I am sure...she saw a commercial from some craft show where they are competing and she said, I would SO win that! LOVE that confidence! And if I found a vintage machine for $15, D~ could help me get it up and running...couldn't you D~...I would let David tackle it, he is so mechanical...

I just LOVE that about homeschooling. My kiddos and I have spent some time studying some really cool things because mama gets to pick the subjects!

And about the shorts, I'm sorry but I ended up going with the white circles. More on that later.

If it's an exposed end seam, that is what your supposed to do. I usually bother with that tho', I'll use fray check.

Sometimes I just use a little fray check, especially for rolled hems. If it is on the inside, sometimes I just stitch over the last inch or so with my regular machine just to lock it in place. And on something like shorts or PJ pants, all of the ends end up in the hem or the waistband anyway, so no need to do anything.

Thank you both. I need to pick up some of that fray check.

Judy, I lucked out in my bad luck of being unable to find a single white shirt for Kaity, so I bought a 5 pack of boys' Hanes in her size. I have four more white shirts stashed in my sewing room for future use.

Well, at least white shirts will come in handy down the road!

Good morning all. How is everyone doing this hump day?? I've decided to come out of lurkdome in hopes that ya'll could give me some inspiration. We will be going to wdw for Christmas this year and i want to get a start on some family shirts and some outfits for the kids. So show me your Christmas Disney outfits.

oh Christmas! I have nothing to show/share but I am GREEN that you get to go then. I would LOVE to see the World all gussied up.


Okay, so here's the mostly finished Mickey shorts for DS to wear. I still need to do the elastic for the waistband and hem up the bottom (DS was sleeping last night when I finished them and I wanted to make sure I got the length and fit on them right)

I ended up going with the "classic Mickey" that you see in the parks with the white circles in front. It was hard to choose because even though he appears that way in costume, nearly ALL merchandise sold by disney parks uses the yellow ovals instead.

Anyway, here's the front- I still want to add some little "x's" where the button holes would be, but I need to pick up some yellow embroidery floss for that:

and a little "surprise for the back":

YES those are wee little Mickey head shaped pockets! they are a tad wonky, but most people won't notice unless they are up close focusing on them, especially when I add the elastic in the back. I'm rather tickled with them.


*edit* Grrrr, I have no idea why that picture is rotated the wrong way. It's right in PB, but showing up wrong here. Sorry about that and enjoy the neck stretch.
Sunshine

 

[Sandi S]

Bottom bag on the left in the picture. I'm sure it can be changed easily to add a top strap instead of one to strap it to the seat.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1823-crafts.aspx#t-0

I made 4 of those organizers for my car 3 years ago - good pattern!

Oh I was really hoping that I'd keep scrolling down this morning and find a picture of the finished dress! I'll have to check back in later, but I can't wait to see it. Gracious you are the most prolific sewer!

Okay, so here's the mostly finished Mickey shorts for DS to wear. I still need to do the elastic for the waistband and hem up the bottom (DS was sleeping last night when I finished them and I wanted to make sure I got the length and fit on them right)

I ended up going with the "classic Mickey" that you see in the parks with the white circles in front. It was hard to choose because even though he appears that way in costume, nearly ALL merchandise sold by disney parks uses the yellow ovals instead.

Anyway, here's the front- I still want to add some little "x's" where the button holes would be, but I need to pick up some yellow embroidery floss for that:

and a little "surprise for the back":

YES those are wee little Mickey head shaped pockets! they are a tad wonky, but most people won't notice unless they are up close focusing on them, especially when I add the elastic in the back. I'm rather tickled with them.

Sunshine

I love the Mickey shorts - BTW - My DD's dress is finished - we must have cross-posted!

 

[smile5sunshine]

Man, several of you snuck in on me while I was posting!

Welcome, Tonyslady! I don't have any Christmas Disney outfits to share, but I do have one London Olympics/Epcot dress finished.

I love this dress - it was one that totally came out like I imagined it.

HURRAY HURRAY LOVE IT!!! Man, that pattern would be fantastic for the mega-appliques like I sometimes seen on the Grace dress. I LOVE the fabric pairings (I <3 plaid). Great job.

Bottom bag on the left in the picture. I'm sure it can be changed easily to add a top strap instead of one to strap it to the seat.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1823-crafts.aspx#t-0



I would go with white for the front dots since more than 75% of the Mickey's I pulled up on Google had them white.

I thought they might be fat quarters but wasn't sure. Can't wait to really look at them.


I really miss sewing, been way to busy and disorganized to get anything done

Hey, that's a really neat pattern, thanks for sharing! I might have to search for that one next time they go on sale. Sorry that you are in a sewing funk and not getting much done. I go through spurts like that too. I bet the estate sale will be a catalyst for getting you going again.


oh and I didn't grab the quote but D~ ROFL at you having machine parts everywhere! HA! That sounds just like something you would do

Okay, must get-a-goin'

Sunshine

 

[Disney52303]

My second attempt as my first post disappeared!

Took advantage of my husband's off days this weekend to put together two more shirts for my little guys. I think the bowling shirt pattern is versatile enough that even if that is the only pattern I use the shirts will look different enough as to not be too repetitive.

I love these because they are bright and fun, and my kids love Tigger. I got this fabric for $2.99/yard last week at Hancock Fabrics, and used the same green I used for the Buzz Lightyear shirts. Going to take a break from bowling shirts and work on something else for a while, but I thought taking advantage of my momentum was a good idea since I have now decided to make LOTS of shirts, 2 of each.

I love this pattern and have made several shirts for DS with it, so easy to follow!
Previously:

The new machine - can't wait to play with it on Weds. (I have been doing staff development Monday & Tuesday but after that I am really OFF!)

Patterns I picked up at the show:

I had a little two much fabric fun this month...


My sewing area - new white/green cabinet and new white chair - IKEA - less than $100 total - huge difference!

My current project - a London/Olympic/Epcot themed halter dress:

The bus and Mickey with flags took 5 hours to stitch out. but I love it! The pattern is Ventura by Farbenmix. I need to complete the construction and add a red plaid ruffle and red plaid bias for the halter.

Love the dress, love the new machine and case, great sewing area!

HI everyone!!! I apologize for the photo overload...

It's been soooo long since I have posted! I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to lurk.

I love everything!!! Sandi - congrats on the new machine - and I love the patterns you got (that skirt is adorable - who made that pattern? I can't make it out).

I thought I would stop by and post some of my recent bags... I apologize for those of you that follow my TR and have to look at them twice... And I also don't remember what I've posted here and what I haven't...

First is my bag set from the Launch a few weeks ago...

Then I did a Minnie UPB:

And a coordinating Mickey for the same customer:

And a Stich UPB:

And my newest pattern... A Drawstring Backpack - which has yet to receive an official name. I've had this pattern drafted for months, but I just haven't had the time to even make a prototype - I have been swamped with orders. So, this week I had to make the prototype bag to a customer's specifications, and it had to be perfect because it was already sold. It was nerve-wracking, but I feel it was successful!

I did several modifications to a regular drawstring backpack so that it was comfy and practical for park touring. The first thing I added was quilted straps. I also made the back zippered pocket "hidden". Anyways - I am quite proud of this because it was totally new, and it went together just how I imagined it would.

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D~[/QUOTE]

[COLOR="blue"]the bags are stunning as usual! LOVE![/COLOR]
[quote="WyomingMomof6, post: 45294810"]Here is the Mary Poppins dress that I made for Alexa to wear to Mary Poppins on Broadway. I wish I had put a ruffle around the bottom but I was in a hurry to finish it so it's plainer than I would have liked. It does have ruffles on the back panel but I didn't get a pic of those.

[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/shannonosmo/1340724267.jpg

Adorable dress, how was the show? It's on our list to take the kiddos!

Here is what I did last night...it is for my niece's first birthday party, which is Hungry Caterpillar themed.

I am sooo proud of myself. And see that last picture? BUTTONHOLES! I learned how to do buttonholes! I was so scared to try because the dress was done and perfect except for the buttonholes. So at midnight last night I had my manual out trying to figure out how to do it. And I did it! It was so easy! And my sister absolutely loves it. So I am thrilled and I'm back in the grove! Woohoo!

Adorable!!!! I love my buttonhole attachment, it's easy once you trust the machine lol!!!

Well, I was looking on Craigslist and now I have plans for Friday. Going across the state to hit an estate sale of a former seamstress. I hope everything isn't too overpriced.

I'm tempted to share it with my fellow NH friends but I'm afraid they'll be in front of me in line !! I'll share when I leave on Friday so you all can pick up anything left. I plan on being there for opening.

Please don't take my find ???

I hope I can get there early enough and it's bring enough cash. Ugh !! Why when I have a lean summer ?

Jealous of these tag/estate finds. My luckiest score was a fabric tag sale recently, everything was $3 a yard plus big baggies of scraps for I believe $1. I spent $20 and definitely got my money's worth!!
Okay, so here's the mostly finished Mickey shorts for DS to wear. I still need to do the elastic for the waistband and hem up the bottom (DS was sleeping last night when I finished them and I wanted to make sure I got the length and fit on them right)

I ended up going with the "classic Mickey" that you see in the parks with the white circles in front. It was hard to choose because even though he appears that way in costume, nearly ALL merchandise sold by disney parks uses the yellow ovals instead.

Anyway, here's the front- I still want to add some little "x's" where the button holes would be, but I need to pick up some yellow embroidery floss for that:

and a little "surprise for the back":

YES those are wee little Mickey head shaped pockets! they are a tad wonky, but most people won't notice unless they are up close focusing on them, especially when I add the elastic in the back. I'm rather tickled with them.

Love those Mickey pockets!!!

Still waiting on my embroidery machine. I called and am next on deck so I assume it should be done today or, at the latest, tomorrow. My newest project on my list as soon as I get it back is a Canada Mickey FE, which I thought will be fun! I'm up to a loooooooong lsiting of things to complete.

I had signed up for a two week boot camp through our Y, 4 nights a week (this is the second week). Truly, it's the best time to be without my machine as I haven't been getting home till 7:45, exhausted!

 

[PrincessMickey]

Well, I was looking on Craigslist and now I have plans for Friday. Going across the state to hit an estate sale of a former seamstress. I hope everything isn't too overpriced.

I'm tempted to share it with my fellow NH friends but I'm afraid they'll be in front of me in line !! I'll share when I leave on Friday so you all can pick up anything left. I plan on being there for opening.

Please don't take my find ???

I hope I can get there early enough and it's bring enough cash. Ugh !! Why when I have a lean summer ?

Looks like a great sale. With all the great finds lately I might have to look and see if there are any sales nearby I can go to. Everytime I have gone to one that says sewing stuff it's always been not much and mostly junk but then again I rarely go so maybe that is my problem.

Question

My oldest daughter was going to work this morning and I was helping her get things ready to go.. When she left she had a coffee cup, her thermos, her purse, her smallish tote bag, and her lunch was scattered into the 2 different bags.
So I am looking for a pattern for a tote bag that can handle her lunch, her laptop, her work files, her thermos, and possible some other small items. I remember Andrea did the teacher totes, not sure that pattern could be adapted for a thermos on the outside of the tote. Thank you anyone who can point me in a direction.

I have made several bags lately. Here is the Aivilio tote. You can find this on etsy or you can make this. It comes in several sizes. You could add a slip in pocket to the inside for the laptop and you can find several tutorials for the side pockets for bottles, mugs. Just do a google search and lots will come up.

I also did this messenger bag by Keyka Lou Patterns on etsy. I enlarged and modified it for my camera but again you could enlarge it to the size you need and put a slip in pockets inside. This pattern has the steps for the bottle, mug pockets on the side. I was actually thinking of modifying this pattern to fit my laptop in. The only thing I would change about this pattern is it only has you put interfacing on the flap. If I would have thought ahead I would have added it to all the pieces, it was on the flimsy side and I would prefer to have it be sturdier.

Good morning all. How is everyone doing this hump day?? I've decided to come out of lurkdome in hopes that ya'll could give me some inspiration. We will be going to wdw for Christmas this year and i want to get a start on some family shirts and some outfits for the kids. So show me your Christmas Disney outfits.

Welcome. I have not done any Christmas Disney but you could take any patterns and just use Christmas fabric. There are a few Disney ones or add Disney Christmas appliques. There are alot of great ones out there.

Welcome, Tonyslady! I don't have any Christmas Disney outfits to share, but I do have one London Olympics/Epcot dress finished.

I love this dress - it was one that totally came out like I imagined it.

I love it, that is such a cute pattern and looks great!

and a little "surprise for the back":

Sunshine

Those are so cute and I love those pockets, nice addition. I can't wait to see the whole outfit put together

 

[VBAndrea]

Well, I was looking on Craigslist and now I have plans for Friday. Going across the state to hit an estate sale of a former seamstress. I hope everything isn't too overpriced.

I'm tempted to share it with my fellow NH friends but I'm afraid they'll be in front of me in line !! I'll share when I leave on Friday so you all can pick up anything left. I plan on being there for opening.

Please don't take my find ???

I hope I can get there early enough and it's bring enough cash. Ugh !! Why when I have a lean summer ?

Awesome! I would love to find a sale like that. Hope the prices are good and you come home with a car load of items

Question

My oldest daughter was going to work this morning and I was helping her get things ready to go.. When she left she had a coffee cup, her thermos, her purse, her smallish tote bag, and her lunch was scattered into the 2 different bags.
So I am looking for a pattern for a tote bag that can handle her lunch, her laptop, her work files, her thermos, and possible some other small items. I remember Andrea did the teacher totes, not sure that pattern could be adapted for a thermos on the outside of the tote. Thank you anyone who can point me in a direction.

You could adapt just about any bag pattern to work. You could add a pocket on the Aivilo for a thermos, but there are also loads of tuts for bags that look good.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/bags-pillows/free-bag-patterns_ss_a.html

http://www.sew-much-ado.com/2008/12/free-diaper-bag-tutorial.html

http://sewlikemymom.com/game-day-gym-bag-tutorial/

Ack, I guess now I'm going to have to wander over there to stalk you and see what was up with today.......

Okay, I'm back! Glad that you were able to get the new therapist. I would have been outraged too at her behavior. I dislike very much having to wait on drs, but because my FIL was a dr in a small family practice, I am totally familiar with the circumstances that they run into that makes them tardy, however that lady CHOSE to do it! Okay, now I'm all riled up for you! FX that it won't take long for the other therapist to get in touch with you and you can get another appt quickly. Sorry you didn't get to go fishing. I really hope that the rest of the week goes MUCH better, even if you do have to work some. ((((HUGS))))

And about the Mickey shorts, I have decided to forgo the front pockets (they would get it the way anyhow) but still considering a fun little surprise for the back. AND now I can't make up my mind whether I want to do the front "dots" circular and white (cause that's how his costume is in the parks and also how he appears on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse) OR do them oval and yellow. Decisions, decisions. Man, I think I over think things!

Okay, now I have a qustion for the serger owners in our group: what do you do with all the little leftover tails? I have been using a tapestry needle to thread them back into/under the serger threads, but it takes so much time, so I'm wondering if there is some trick I am missing. It took me longer to thread the tails than it did to sew up the entire shorts!

Thanks!
Sunshine

I understand the running late thing too which I why I sat there for 25 minutes in the waiting room without complaining. But the fact that she knew she wasn't coming in the night before and failed to notify me and the office failed to tell me she wasn't coming in is what made me livid! And I happen to be an optometrist and while there are times I run late, it's few and far between and if I do it's for good reason. And whenever anyone walks in the door with a problem that requires being seen, I see them -- I work people in. It's just something you do when you're in a profession that deals with the service of others, particularly when r/t health care. Anyway, all is good as the OM handled my complaint very well and hopefully all goes well with today's appt.

For the Mickey shorts I read ahead and saw the finished product (which I'll comment on with that quote) but I am sooooooo like you when it comes to decisions like that. I like my costuming to be authentic, but yes, you do want to match a character for photo ops. Why Disney can't cooperate and make the costumes match as they should with the park characters and movie characters is beyond me.

For any serger thread that gets tucked under a hem or an elastic waist or gets sewn in, I just cut it. If it's a blanket edging I will just pull the tail in a little and stitch over it with my machine. I have used fabric glue on a few occasions too (or fray check).

Good morning all. How is everyone doing this hump day?? I've decided to come out of lurkdome in hopes that ya'll could give me some inspiration. We will be going to wdw for Christmas this year and i want to get a start on some family shirts and some outfits for the kids. So show me your Christmas Disney outfits.

Welcome!!!! My kids wore Chip and Dale for Xmas (and of course this was the only night we didn't see them!):

You can also look in the group photobucket account (see page one) for ideas.

Welcome, Tonyslady! I don't have any Christmas Disney outfits to share, but I do have one London Olympics/Epcot dress finished.

I love this dress - it was one that totally came out like I imagined it.

I think this dress is beyond perfect! I love everything about it -- great colors, great fabrics, great appliques and a great model This one is going to get your dd lots of attention!

LOL - funny you should mention this. I was brainstorming with DH the other night, trying to come up with a good hostess gift for Marianne... One of my ideas was that I could restore her 237 while I am out there - which DH thought was a nice idea, however, he then reminded me of all the issues I had with Mr. R when I restored him. "You wouldn't want to leave her with a pile of parts when you leave, would you?" Um, yah, good point. So, he made me promise no machine restoring while I am in Charlotte... However, that won't keep me from poking around machines and giving advice.

D~

Let's see, Marianne already has her figment bag but she doesn't have a backpack! I have a couple of things in mind for Judy and family and one involves no sewing whatsoever! My lips are sealed though as I know Judy has been perusing over here lately.

Okay, so here's the mostly finished Mickey shorts for DS to wear. I still need to do the elastic for the waistband and hem up the bottom (DS was sleeping last night when I finished them and I wanted to make sure I got the length and fit on them right)

I ended up going with the "classic Mickey" that you see in the parks with the white circles in front. It was hard to choose because even though he appears that way in costume, nearly ALL merchandise sold by disney parks uses the yellow ovals instead.

Anyway, here's the front- I still want to add some little "x's" where the button holes would be, but I need to pick up some yellow embroidery floss for that:

and a little "surprise for the back":

YES those are wee little Mickey head shaped pockets! they are a tad wonky, but most people won't notice unless they are up close focusing on them, especially when I add the elastic in the back. I'm rather tickled with them.


*edit* Grrrr, I have no idea why that picture is rotated the wrong way. It's right in PB, but showing up wrong here. Sorry about that and enjoy the neck stretch.
Sunshine

OMG! I love the back pockets!!! Too cute!! I think they turned out great.

 

[EEs*Mommy]

Bottom bag on the left in the picture. I'm sure it can be changed easily to add a top strap instead of one to strap it to the seat.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1823-crafts.aspx#t-0



I would go with white for the front dots since more than 75% of the Mickey's I pulled up on Google had them white.

I thought they might be fat quarters but wasn't sure. Can't wait to really look at them.



Look great !!! She looks really excited about wearing it !

I really miss sewing, been way to busy and disorganized to get anything done

Those top ones are awesome! We are driving to Disney in 2013 and I think I may have to have those for our trip!
I assume they would not be easy to make would they?

 

[Ahrizel]

Any machine applique help here? I did mousehead appliques with rayon guttenberg thread with no problems. I don't have a real satin stitch on my machine, just a zigzag, but it works well enough. I made 8 appliqued shirts for my little cousins, just with little squares or circles and the thread broke or shredded repeatedly. I used wonder under to put on the appliques of cotton. Used pellon iron on tear away stabilizer on the back of the tshirts. And used ballpoint needles. The only difference was the thread, I used sulky viscose rayon, a beautiful variagated rainbow thread that looked great. But I rethreaded my machine more times than I care to think about. Is it the wrong kind of thread for this, or wrong needles? Any help would be appreciated.
On the good side, I may sort of be inheriting an embroidery machines! My sister has one that she hasn't used in years, no time to sew. So I may have one on semi-permanent loan. It's a brother and probably needs a new foot pedal, but I can deal with that. When I know the model number I'll post it. I've been dying for one, but since I now need a new basic model it had to go on back burner. The good news is I'm bonding with my Necchi again, liking it more then I did the first time I used it. Does need a tuneup, which will be in the next weeks. It's a 525fa for someone who asked about the model. But at least I have a working sewing machine.
Mary

 

[PrincessMickey]

Alright, I finally have some wedding photos to share. I'll give the backstory to this for those that weren't following along. My sister in law to be waited until just a month ago to put everything together and ask anyone to be in the wedding even though the date has been picked for several months. There was alot of drama about the bridesmaid dresses and getting the right color. After we finally found dresses that would work and we could get in time we had to pay quite a bit to get them rushed to ensure they came in time. After the dresses were ordered SIL decided she wanted sashes in the alternating color. We would hav had to pay an additional rush charge on those so I decided to make them myself so I made all the sashes. After I got down to San Antonio last Thursday, the wedding was on Saturday, SIL tells me I need to come to her house Friday morning, she just picked up flowers and I need to help make the bouquets. My first thought was the flowers won't last so I went over to the house and scrounged enough buckets to at least get them in water which she should've done as soon as she got home. She didn't have any of the supplies so I had to go out with her to get everything we needed. SIL ended up not helping but at least my other SIL was there to help. We did what we could Friday but had to wait till Saturday to do most of it so they would last. They turned out alot better than I thought they would. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind helping out but I would have appreciated not having to rush around with everything and with the flowers I would have appreciated a heads up or even asked me if I could do them or help. Surprising though everything turned out ok in the end but it sure was frustrating. SO anyway, after all that here are some pictures. These aren't the best, I know there are better ones out there but I don't have any of those yet.

Here's the front of the sash, this was me trying it on for my grandma. She has a hard time traveling now so she didn't go. After I tried it on she told me she wanted to pay to get my hair done so the morning of the wedding my mom and I went and got our hair done. I'm not too thrilled with it because it just wasn't natural for me but oh well everyone said it looked good.

Here's a bad, funny, dancing photo but it shows the back. Mine doesn't look as good as the others because apparently I'm the only one who can tie a bow but it gives a good idea of how they look.

The matron of honor wanted something extra so I made a fabric flower. After seeing how she did her hair we decided to put in in her hair instead of on the sash.

Here's a better picture of me with my bouquet.

Here's a family pick so you can see more of the bouquets. My parents, two brothers, neice and nephew, and new SIL. You can also sorta see my neices sash, she had her more to the side.

And here's a just because it's funny pic. Me nephew tried his pants on and obviously someone messed up so here he is in his knickers

After all the frustrations and drama it actually all came together and turned out to be a nice wedding!

 

[Fruto76]

Hi Everyone... I am so behind on this thread it's a bit embarrassing but I do pop on and read over quickly when I get a chance, usually on my phone during my dd's volleyball practices which makes it hard to quote and even reply on. So many fabulous creations have been posted, as usual. I have been busy sewing and I will try to post some of my latest projects soon. AND..I'm going to attempt to keep up better now! hope summer is treating everyone well!

 

[Sally]

All the bag ideas are GREAT!! I am going to let her look them over and pick what she thinks will work best for her. Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I will post a picture when I get it finished. Thanks again

 

[pyrxtc]

Those top ones are awesome! We are driving to Disney in 2013 and I think I may have to have those for our trip!
I assume they would not be easy to make would they?

They look really easy from the directions.

 

[queenbeaz]

I love everything that everyone has been making! I've been reading, but not posting. Good job everyone!

Does anyone know what pattern this might be?? I love it! I like upcycling t-shirts & this would be perfect. Please help if you can!

 

[smile5sunshine]

I stumbled across a blog where she posted this picture:

and just could not stop laughing. Hope it brightens someone else's day up as well. I'm pretty sure I need an intervention!

Sunshine

 

[VBAndrea]

Any machine applique help here? I did mousehead appliques with rayon guttenberg thread with no problems. I don't have a real satin stitch on my machine, just a zigzag, but it works well enough. I made 8 appliqued shirts for my little cousins, just with little squares or circles and the thread broke or shredded repeatedly. I used wonder under to put on the appliques of cotton. Used pellon iron on tear away stabilizer on the back of the tshirts. And used ballpoint needles. The only difference was the thread, I used sulky viscose rayon, a beautiful variagated rainbow thread that looked great. But I rethreaded my machine more times than I care to think about. Is it the wrong kind of thread for this, or wrong needles? Any help would be appreciated.
On the good side, I may sort of be inheriting an embroidery machines! My sister has one that she hasn't used in years, no time to sew. So I may have one on semi-permanent loan. It's a brother and probably needs a new foot pedal, but I can deal with that. When I know the model number I'll post it. I've been dying for one, but since I now need a new basic model it had to go on back burner. The good news is I'm bonding with my Necchi again, liking it more then I did the first time I used it. Does need a tuneup, which will be in the next weeks. It's a 525fa for someone who asked about the model. But at least I have a working sewing machine.
Mary

My regular sewing machine is very thread picky. It does OK with Sulky but can't stand Gutterman. So it may be the thread. I also use a cut away stabilizer when hand appliqueing on knits and get better results. Chances are you just need to find the right thread for your machine.

Alright, I finally have some wedding photos to share. I'll give the backstory to this for those that weren't following along. My sister in law to be waited until just a month ago to put everything together and ask anyone to be in the wedding even though the date has been picked for several months. There was alot of drama about the bridesmaid dresses and getting the right color. After we finally found dresses that would work and we could get in time we had to pay quite a bit to get them rushed to ensure they came in time. After the dresses were ordered SIL decided she wanted sashes in the alternating color. We would hav had to pay an additional rush charge on those so I decided to make them myself so I made all the sashes. After I got down to San Antonio last Thursday, the wedding was on Saturday, SIL tells me I need to come to her house Friday morning, she just picked up flowers and I need to help make the bouquets. My first thought was the flowers won't last so I went over to the house and scrounged enough buckets to at least get them in water which she should've done as soon as she got home. She didn't have any of the supplies so I had to go out with her to get everything we needed. SIL ended up not helping but at least my other SIL was there to help. We did what we could Friday but had to wait till Saturday to do most of it so they would last. They turned out alot better than I thought they would. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind helping out but I would have appreciated not having to rush around with everything and with the flowers I would have appreciated a heads up or even asked me if I could do them or help. Surprising though everything turned out ok in the end but it sure was frustrating. SO anyway, after all that here are some pictures. These aren't the best, I know there are better ones out there but I don't have any of those yet.

Here's the front of the sash, this was me trying it on for my grandma. She has a hard time traveling now so she didn't go. After I tried it on she told me she wanted to pay to get my hair done so the morning of the wedding my mom and I went and got our hair done. I'm not too thrilled with it because it just wasn't natural for me but oh well everyone said it looked good.

Here's a bad, funny, dancing photo but it shows the back. Mine doesn't look as good as the others because apparently I'm the only one who can tie a bow but it gives a good idea of how they look.

The matron of honor wanted something extra so I made a fabric flower. After seeing how she did her hair we decided to put in in her hair instead of on the sash.

Here's a better picture of me with my bouquet.

Here's a family pick so you can see more of the bouquets. My parents, two brothers, neice and nephew, and new SIL. You can also sorta see my neices sash, she had her more to the side.

And here's a just because it's funny pic. Me nephew tried his pants on and obviously someone messed up so here he is in his knickers

After all the frustrations and drama it actually all came together and turned out to be a nice wedding!

It does look like everything came together great. I think your new SIL is quite naive though when it comes to planning. Can't wait until you're invited to her first dinner party and get served undercooked meat and burnt dinner rolls I do like how the color scheme worked out -- they are never colors I would have personally chosen, but I still they went really well together. You did a great job with the rush sashes and a superb job with the flowers. Your new SIL owes you big time -- she should invite you over for a few dinners And for the record, I like your hair more natural too -- it looks pretty done up, but I like it straight better

Hi Everyone... I am so behind on this thread it's a bit embarrassing but I do pop on and read over quickly when I get a chance, usually on my phone during my dd's volleyball practices which makes it hard to quote and even reply on. So many fabulous creations have been posted, as usual. I have been busy sewing and I will try to post some of my latest projects soon. AND..I'm going to attempt to keep up better now! hope summer is treating everyone well!

I saw you post on the BG so I at least knew you were still alive! Hope you find time to post more. Some people have asked about economical merging programs and I tell everyone you have Sew What Pro -- I would love to get it when I have some extra $$

All the bag ideas are GREAT!! I am going to let her look them over and pick what she thinks will work best for her. Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I will post a picture when I get it finished. Thanks again

Forgot to mention earlier, we drove through Smithfield today -- now my second time driving through as we went fishing up at Surry again. Three cars almost hit us at an intersection there -- two of them on cell phones! I hope you weren't the crazy lady driving the red car The other two were trucks and were men who didn't know to yield when making left turns!

I love everything that everyone has been making! I've been reading, but not posting. Good job everyone!

Does anyone know what pattern this might be?? I love it! I like upcycling t-shirts & this would be perfect. Please help if you can!

No clue but that sure is cute! It may be done without a pattern

I stumbled across a blog where she posted this picture:

and just could not stop laughing. Hope it brightens someone else's day up as well. I'm pretty sure I need an intervention!

Sunshine

Why I always sew with my lipstick on Seriously, I do make sure all my laundry is done before I sew (probably only b/c I sew in my laundry room and need my space clear since it's so small)

 

[pyrxtc]

I stumbled across a blog where she posted this picture:

and just could not stop laughing. Hope it brightens someone else's day up as well. I'm pretty sure I need an intervention!

Sunshine

Isn't that how you get ready to sew ? You can't be sitting there in your Pj's and your hair thrown up in a pony tail or clip with no shoes on and not a stitch of make-up. Imagine if someone came over while you were sewing ?

 

[mommy2mrb]

I stumbled across a blog where she posted this picture:

and just could not stop laughing. Hope it brightens someone else's day up as well. I'm pretty sure I need an intervention!

Sunshine

this is exactly how my grandmother was she was a farmers wife and did everything in a dress, apron, her big costume earrings AND heels!

 

[Sally]

I stumbled across a blog where she posted this picture:

and just could not stop laughing. Hope it brightens someone else's day up as well. I'm pretty sure I need an intervention!

Sunshine

Explains why my Mom doesn't sew until all her housework is done and she looks presentable.


Andrea- I kept my little car home all morning. Surry is great if you are taking the ferry over to Busch Gardens.
Next time you come through town stop for coffee.

 

[Teamtori]

I think it turned out amazing!

Oh, I'm jealous! Have fun!!

Good morning all. How is everyone doing this hump day?? I've decided to come out of lurkdome in hopes that ya'll could give me some inspiration. We will be going to wdw for Christmas this year and i want to get a start on some family shirts and some outfits for the kids. So show me your Christmas Disney outfits.

I am working on a Christmas outfit for the kids, since we'll do Christmas at GKTW. I'll post pics when I am done!

I love this dress - it was one that totally came out like I imagined it.

You did a great job with it and your daughter looks so cute in it!

and a little "surprise for the back":

SO CUTE! I love the Mickey pockets!!

After all the frustrations and drama it actually all came together and turned out to be a nice wedding!

The wedding pictures are beautiful and good job on the sashes and bouquets!!

I stumbled across a blog where she posted this picture:

and just could not stop laughing. Hope it brightens someone else's day up as well. I'm pretty sure I need an intervention!

Sunshine

I spend every second of every day looking like this, just so you know. I am shocked and appalled that you guys don't. SHOCKED.



QUESTION:

Is there a way to make applique patterns? That you can download onto your machine? I want one that says BRAVE. I know how to spell out words and send them to my machine, but not how to do the applique patterns. If anyone has seen a BRAVE pattern, let me know. I thought it would be good for Tori to wear to chemo.

 

[ItsyBitsy]

Here is what I did last night...it is for my niece's first birthday party, which is Hungry Caterpillar themed.

I am sooo proud of myself. And see that last picture? BUTTONHOLES! I learned how to do buttonholes! I was so scared to try because the dress was done and perfect except for the buttonholes. So at midnight last night I had my manual out trying to figure out how to do it. And I did it! It was so easy! And my sister absolutely loves it. So I am thrilled and I'm back in the grove! Woohoo!

This is SOOOOOO adorable. I can't even believe it!