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

[nowellsl]

Um buy it. BUY IT. BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT!!!

Hahaha, tell me how you really feel That is exactly what my mind is saying! This is also a centennial model made in 1951. It's actually in pretty good condition, just needs a little adjusting I think. I'm scared to play with it too much, as she's just letting me try it out for a few days and I don't want to mess anything up. It doesn't have any attachments, but from what I can see they are plentiful on Ebay for fairly cheap. Thanks so much for the good review!

 

[VBAndrea]

OK, trying to catch up a wee bit because I am sick of folding fabric and ran out room to store my smaller pieces.

Finished two outfits up last night! Also tried out the new open toed foot and BOY am I glad that you all talked me into ordering it! It made it MUCH easier on my eyes, so I could go a bit faster.

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

Both look perfect! I really do love the Jessie set and adore the ric rac rope trim you used on the shirt.

QUESTION I made DD a simply sweet today, and I made a size 4 because when I measured her she was just over the measurement for a 3. She LOVES it when shes standing up but when she sits the bodice rises up making the straps up to her ears and she is not happy with how it feels..she is swimming in the thing. Is there any way I can make it a bit smaller (straps and bodice) or should I just pack it away till next year... it was for our breakfast with Pooh and friends, and I am so sad it is too big and i was so happy with how it came out. This was snapped moments before she sat down..freaked out and tore it off

Beautiful! And I saw she happily wore the next day

My daughter is visiting her grandparents this week, so I can't close up the back until I make sure it fits her right. Please excuse the elastic hanging out in the back.

That is just super! I love the coins! I put them on my dd's pirate skirt but I wanted it to still be machine washable so I had to make them so they detached. Yours looks much nicer!

Stayed up WAAAAYYY too late last night working on these. They sewed up fairly quickly, but DH wanted to watch a movie, so I was a good wife and did that with him before I started sewing. I didn't even get everything out and set up until 12am!

Here's the shorts I will use for DS's Woody set. They are made out of blue Chambray so they look like Jeans but will be MUCH cooler in the August heat. I wish I had the yellow/gold Denim thread because I think that would have really made them look more jean-ish, but I didn't so made do with the navy thread.

This is made from the Fishsticks Mud Puddle Splashers pattern she has out FREE until the end of July. She is partnering with Hopeful Threads (a great organization that hosts a charity sewing project each month) and this month's project is shorts for boys in an orphanage in Cambodia.

Pattern HERE: http://fishsticksdesigns.com/blog/l...nd-the-free-mud-puddle-splashers-pdf-pattern/

Back Pocket Pattern/Tutorial HERE: http://fishsticksdesigns.com/blog/adding-a-back-pocket-to-your-mud-puddle-splashers/

Woody Shorts Front/Back:

Sunshine

Those turned out great! I love the fake fly!

Hello ladies!! I haven't been on here in FOREVER!! We had a FABULOUS time in Florida! Disney was a blast and everyone enjoyed themselves. Of course it wasn't without some of our usual hiccups, but they were to be expected... what wasn't was that silly tropical system that came to say hello!! I haven't downloaded my camera pictures or gotten any photopass ones yet, but here are some from my cell!

This is Christopher making the most of our checking in process!!

Our first breakfast!!

All of us with the shirts done by Andrea!

Mom and the boys watching fireworks.

At Universal! The shirts were designed by Diane!! LOVED THEM!

I have few more of those too, but can't get my phone to upload. Will probably take me a week to catch up!!

I can't wait to see all your pics!!!! Diane's design turned out super!

Yay! Looks like you had fun! I am getting so darn excited for my upcoming trip. I have my travel documents and my PhotoPass Plus preorder came with the stock photo disc.

I just updated my blog with my current Dis-wear projects, but I'll share a pic here of what I finished this morning:

This is the front and back with the color-blocking sewn so that I could stitch on it.

I'm stitching on this (Phineas & Ferb) right now:

I am in LOVE with the nemo waves!!! That is FANTASTIC!!!!!

Hey everyone! I have been MIA. With 4th of July, my birthday, and now tomorrow an interview I am behind on my sewing projects! I get so excited seeing everyone's projects. Everyone is so talented on here. I am hoping to get to try out some bowling shirts soon although I am super nervous. I have never done a buttonhole before...so we will see how it goes.

Here is my Mickey Mouse skirt

Pirates shorts

It's time to meet the Muppets!

My son and I on the 4th of July in matching attire. He has some crazy hair from playing outside. Oh and before anyone asks...I fence and those are the bruises from it on my arm. People always give me weird looks in stores.

My Minnie inspired skirt

Star Wars shorts x2

Modeled by my son

That's it for now! Maybe tomorrow and this weekend I will get my current projects done! Let's hope!

Most fabulous work on everything! I really adore that skirt on you. I need to make myself one!!! Ouch on the bruising -- I noticed it right away and wondered what on earth happened. You must really love your fencing to put up with that!

Happy Belated Birthday and good luck on the job interview!!!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Hahaha, tell me how you really feel That is exactly what my mind is saying! This is also a centennial model made in 1951. It's actually in pretty good condition, just needs a little adjusting I think. I'm scared to play with it too much, as she's just letting me try it out for a few days and I don't want to mess anything up. It doesn't have any attachments, but from what I can see they are plentiful on Ebay for fairly cheap. Thanks so much for the good review!

Eep!! Centennial not bicentennial - you are right! LOL*

Hahaha, ok I might have got a little emotional. LOL* I seriously have major love for the featherweight. I know not everybody is an antique sewing machine type of person - but you sound like you have the appreciation that is necessary to love one of these babies. They really are GREAT for sewng even if you have a modern machine. I have three newer machines that I use when I need to do something that requires zig zag, fancy stitching, or free motion quilting. But for just about everything else...I use the featherweight. Most of the sewing we do is basic, straight stitching...and it's great! I also love the bobbin winder on my featherweight...A LOT. BTW - do you hit the thrift shops or yard sales much? I am ALWAYS picking up random boxes of sewing machine attachments an I have dozens for my featherweight that I have paid barely anything for. I think the most I paid for any attachment was $5 for a complete buttonholer set. I've also never had to buy bobbins on Ebay because I'm always hunting for them...and I have oodles of empty featherweight bobbins laying around when I need them. Just a tip too - I picked up a Singer 301 at Goodwill for $10 in perfect working order...the bobbins and casing fit in the 221 if ever you lose yours or need a replacement. People collect the 301's, especially the 301a's, but they aren't as valuable or sought after as the featherweight.

Ok have I said to much? LOL* I have a real problem...lol*** Hope you'll post pictures if you decide to buy!!!

 

[goteamwood]

Our trip is the last week in October, including Halloween and MNSSHP. I made Mickey Halloween shirts for all 8 members of our party (6 adults and the 2 birthday boys.) They went together really fast, much to my surprise, only 3 nap times. (I dread when my kids give up the nap and "Naptimes" is no longer a unit of measure of my productivity.)

Question for those of you who actually know what the heck you are doing... I attached the appliqués with iron-on pellon stuff, then satin stitched around and used the Skullky stabilizer on the back, which says to peel away when done, which I did. Do you iron on some sort of interfacing or anything over the stitching in the back? I feel like it might be a little scratchy, but I am not sure if interfacing will come off in the wash. Prior to this Disney shirts frenzy, I had only ever made a couple quilts and an outfit once middle school. (which, ironically, I wore to Disneyland that summer and have a photo with Mickey.)


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[nowellsl]

do you hit the thrift shops or yard sales much? I am ALWAYS picking up random boxes of sewing machine attachments an I have dozens for my featherweight that I have paid barely anything for. I think the most I paid for any attachment was $5 for a complete buttonholer set. I've also never had to buy bobbins on Ebay because I'm always hunting for them...and I have oodles of empty featherweight bobbins laying around when I need them. Just a tip too - I picked up a Singer 301 at Goodwill for $10 in perfect working order...the bobbins and casing fit in the 221 if ever you lose yours or need a replacement. People collect the 301's, especially the 301a's, but they aren't as valuable or sought after as the featherweight.

Ok have I said to much? LOL* I have a real problem...lol*** Hope you'll post pictures if you decide to buy!!!

I don't normally go to thrift stores, but I have a friend that volunteers in a Hospice thrift store a lot. I'll have to ask him to keep an eye out. He's the one who spotted the $10 Singer. I'll have to check them out now!

That's good to know about the 301 accessories being interchangeable. Can you use the feet as well? Do you have a zig zag attachment? I was wondering if those worked well.

You have been a big help, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go for it! I have until Monday to decide.

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Our trip is the last week in October, including Halloween and MNSSHP. I made Mickey Halloween shirts for all 8 members of our party (6 adults and the 2 birthday boys.) They went together really fast, much to my surprise, only 3 nap times. (I dread when my kids give up the nap and "Naptimes" is no longer a unit of measure of my productivity.)

Question for those of you who actually know what the heck you are doing... I attached the appliqués with iron-on pellon stuff, then satin stitched around and used the Skullky stabilizer on the back, which says to peel away when done, which I did. Do you iron on some sort of interfacing or anything over the stitching in the back? I feel like it might be a little scratchy, but I am not sure if interfacing will come off in the wash. Prior to this Disney shirts frenzy, I had only ever made a couple quilts and an outfit once middle school. (which, ironically, I wore to Disneyland that summer and have a photo with Mickey.)

Sounds like you did everything right to me! This is exactly how I have been doing them - worn and washed no problem. Hopefully it doesn't bother your children...but I can tell you I made an applique shirt for my 1 year old for her birthday and it didn't seem to irritate her or her skin or anything...and your shirts are AWESOME!!!! I love them so much!! My Husband is getting so into Disney now that we are planning and I am sewing...we haven't even gone on our first trip yet, but he wants to go back for MNSHP too! Tell us how it goes and I would love to see pictures!

I don't normally go to thrift stores, but I have a friend that volunteers in a Hospice thrift store a lot. I'll have to ask him to keep an eye out. He's the one who spotted the $10 Singer. I'll have to check them out now!

That's good to know about the 301 accessories being interchangeable. Can you use the feet as well? Do you have a zig zag attachment? I was wondering if those worked well.

You have been a big help, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go for it! I have until Monday to decide.

Oh I'm so glad I could help! I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures and hear about all the sewing you do on it - did you see the Rapunzel dress I just recently posted? I made the ENTIRE thing on my featherweight. The only thing I didn't do on my featherweight was the trim I added by hand!

Pooh, no the attachments for the 301/301a's are not interchangeable with the 221 - they are slant shank. Only the bobbin casing and the bobbins that I know of. I checked too as soon as I bought mine! The 221 is a low shank so you can either look up featherweight 221 attachments or low shank (or short shank) attachments...I have found that there are a lot of Singer attachments from other older machines that will fit. But you will find them ALL over the place once you start looking.

 

[dianemom2]

I do the same as Diane. I use Cutaway but for the topper I use HeatBeGone by Florianni. After going to a stabilizer class they said the stitches will still sink in with Water Soluble

Love the pictures.... And wasn't that rain the worst.

I use the extra thick Solvy and I haven't had a problem. I've never tried the HeatBeGone before. Does it work well? Sorry that you got the rain when you were at Disney! We were at my in-laws in Sarasota and it rained 24 hours a day for the first 4 days we were there.

Our trip is the last week in October, including Halloween and MNSSHP. I made Mickey Halloween shirts for all 8 members of our party (6 adults and the 2 birthday boys.) They went together really fast, much to my surprise, only 3 nap times. (I dread when my kids give up the nap and "Naptimes" is no longer a unit of measure of my productivity.)

Question for those of you who actually know what the heck you are doing... I attached the appliqués with iron-on pellon stuff, then satin stitched around and used the Skullky stabilizer on the back, which says to peel away when done, which I did. Do you iron on some sort of interfacing or anything over the stitching in the back? I feel like it might be a little scratchy, but I am not sure if interfacing will come off in the wash. Prior to this Disney shirts frenzy, I had only ever made a couple quilts and an outfit once middle school. (which, ironically, I wore to Disneyland that summer and have a photo with Mickey.)


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Love your shirts and I am sure you going to have a great time at MNSSHP. I especially love the Frankenstein Mickey and the mummy Mickey!!! I completely understand how you feel about being afraid of the kids giving up naps. That was very big adjustment for us even though it was years ago. I can still remember how stressed I was about it but it all worked out fine. You can buy a product to iron onto the back of your appliques. It is called Tender Touch and it is made by Sulky. It works great to keep any itchy parts off the skin but it still lets the fabric stretch some so it isn't stiff.

 

[nannye]

Hi everyone. We are back from Disney..... So sad

Just wanted to say thanks! For all the sewing help and advice you all gave. Illpost some pics after I get them all uploaded and pics done.

We had an amazing time!

 

[Ashmanarion]

My mother in law just brought me her old sewing machine that she hasn't used in quite a while. It's a Dressmaker S-3000. I have no clue what year it's from but it looks like the 60s-70s. It does run and things appear to work fine. I haven't tried threading it however. Here is a picture.

What do I need to do to make sure the machine is okay to use? Are there some things I need to make sure are okay or need repairing?

Thanks for any help! Loving all the ideas I've seen here so far.

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

My mother in law just brought me her old sewing machine that she hasn't used in quite a while. It's a Dressmaker S-3000. I have no clue what year it's from but it looks like the 60s-70s. It does run and things appear to work fine. I haven't tried threading it however. Here is a picture.

What do I need to do to make sure the machine is okay to use? Are there some things I need to make sure are okay or need repairing?

Thanks for any help! Loving all the ideas I've seen here so far.

Awesome!!! Clean it up, oil it, make sure the powercord isn't sparking or anything or have any bare wires...thread it up and see if it works!!! I generally have machines in good working order get a good clean out every couple years at a local sew/vac shop...not everyone does this...some people do it once a year who sew a lot...some never at all. I use mine daily but also open it up, oil any moving parts, and remove whatever lint I can myself. Other than that I can't think of anything else you'd need to do but sew!

 

[ItsyBitsy]

I finally found a control foot for my vintage brother. I got to sew with it a little and so far I like it not as much as my main machine but its a very simple machine and I'm still getting used to it. However, its a really cute machine and if anything is nice to look at. Its pink and dark green. I wont be too sad if i don't like sewing on it in the long run as I got it for free and then only paid $12 for the foot control.

I still havent found a manual for it now have a found out how old it is. It looks like 50's/ early 60's to me. But I saw a few listings on ebay of the same machine and They ended up selling for $180 and $240. So again, its hard to complain when it was free. My Camera hasnt been working but here is a photo I found online. Mine looks exactly like this one.

 

[ivey_family]

Hi,

Back again to TRY to get back into the swing of the thread. I don't know why my summer is so crazy, but I just haven't had big blocks of time to sit at the computer and comment. Anyway, I went back about 10 pages.

I finished DDs snow white dress. I went with CarlaCs peasant dress pattern, and made it a size larger than she measured just to make sure the seams wouldnt bother her and we got this:

Adorable! She looks so happy with the dress!

The Rapunzel dress is complete! I'm so happy with it!!!

That is so pretty! I can't wait to see it modeled! The head piece turned out nicely, too!

I have been eyeing everyones creations and sewing up a storm for our trip next month. I am really happy with how this one turned out, so I decided to share. We will be eating at Hollywood and Vine for the character meal. My oldest has requested a simple shirt with izzy, my son has jake. I made my youngest a dress. This is the first time I have tried to share a picture, hope it works!

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LOVE your Izzy top! We're HUGE Jake fans around here, especially Sharky and Bones!

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!

All your shirts are fantastic! I especially love the birthday t's! The button makes it!

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I can't wait to see the finished product! Those are fun fabrics! Very much Ariel!

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

Aww! That is completely adorable! Modeled pics, please, when you can!

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

Sunshine

These are both so, so cute! I LOVE the Jessie set!

DH just gave me the go ahead to book a weekend in December so we can go to MVMCP!!! That means Christmas customs, right?!! We'll be at the party Friday, and have Saturday and Sunday to play around where ever we want. Now I need ideas. I'm planning on matchy matchy something for at least me and the girls, with Rebecca in something that screams Mickey Christmas, and probably shirts for the big sisters (at 15 & 20 that's all I can hope for, lol!). I'd make something for DH, but he doesn't always cooperate because he's boring.

Now I need ideas...suggestions are welcome!

Yay! More on this topic below...

Hi everyone

I have been lurking for awhile. You all do such amazing work!! I finally built up enough posts to share my recent project. It's a ruffle pop skirt, with a small twist. I couldn't resist the doubloons :good vibes


My daughter is visiting her grandparents this week, so I can't close up the back until I make sure it fits her right. Please excuse the elastic hanging out in the back.

Super cute! That's a great pattern!

Woody Shorts Front/Back:

Sunshine

Thank you for sharing this pattern! Yours turned out really cute!

Hello ladies!! I haven't been on here in FOREVER!! We had a FABULOUS time in Florida! Disney was a blast and everyone enjoyed themselves. Of course it wasn't without some of our usual hiccups, but they were to be expected... what wasn't was that silly tropical system that came to say hello!! I haven't downloaded my camera pictures or gotten any photopass ones yet, but here are some from my cell!


All of us with the shirts done by Andrea!

Love this picture! Welcome back!

My son and I on the 4th of July in matching attire. He has some crazy hair from playing outside. Oh and before anyone asks...I fence and those are the bruises from it on my arm. People always give me weird looks in stores.

Everything you made is great! I'm fascinated by fencing! I always wanted to try it, but never had the time or money. I'm going to encourage my kids to take a class in a few years and maybe I can do it alongside them. (Although, that bruise looks pretty painful!)

THANK YOU!

Thank you all very kindly for the nice birthday wishes!

I had some minor surgery (gum/teeth) this past week and the surgery went fine but the antibiotics are making me nauseous, so I've really been taking it easier than normal (except I make sure I work out when I feel OK since D~ got me hooked on MyFitnessPal!).

Sorry I missed out on wishing you a happy birthday yesterday, so belated good wishes today!! I hope you're feeling back to normal very soon, too!

Our trip is the last week in October, including Halloween and MNSSHP. I made Mickey Halloween shirts for all 8 members of our party (6 adults and the 2 birthday boys.) They went together really fast, much to my surprise, only 3 nap times. (I dread when my kids give up the nap and "Naptimes" is no longer a unit of measure of my productivity.)


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Those shirts are all great! I'm in the same boat about dreading the end of napping season! I nap with them so I can sew late at night. I do intend to require a rest time for several more years though, so hopefully I can keep MY nap.

So, our big news is that we are officially booked for our first Christmas time trip on Nov 25th-Dec 3rd with MVMCP on our last night! Dh started the year saying no Disney, but kept softening as the year went on. I have actually had the ressie and ADRs done for two months, but nothing was a done deal until yesterday when we got Free Dining. Now, I've got to get busy on some Christmas customs! I've got some ideas swirling, and some Christmas Mickey fabric that I picked up last year, but nothing set in stone yet. I'll post my basic plan for critiques and ideas soon.

Happy to be 'back' (and hoping to keep it that way)!
Regards,
C.

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

I finally found a control foot for my vintage brother. I got to sew with it a little and so far I like it not as much as my main machine but its a very simple machine and I'm still getting used to it. However, its a really cute machine and if anything is nice to look at. Its pink and dark green. I wont be too sad if i don't like sewing on it in the long run as I got it for free and then only paid $12 for the foot control.

I still havent found a manual for it now have a found out how old it is. It looks like 50's/ early 60's to me. But I saw a few listings on ebay of the same machine and They ended up selling for $180 and $240. So again, its hard to complain when it was free. My Camera hasnt been working but here is a photo I found online. Mine looks exactly like this one.

Ooooh that IS a really cute machine, love it!!! What a score - did this come from your family member or a friend?

 

[campbell95]

That is just super! I love the coins! I put them on my dd's pirate skirt but I wanted it to still be machine washable so I had to make them so they detached. Yours looks much nicer!

You know, I never even considered washing it! Whoops! Luckily, she is my extremely neat child.

 

[nowellsl]

did you see the Rapunzel dress I just recently posted? I made the ENTIRE thing on my featherweight. The only thing I didn't do on my featherweight was the trim I added by hand!

Yes, it is beautiful!!

But you will find them ALL over the place once you start looking.

I ended up shreading the belt last night, it was in bad shape to start with. I went ahead and ordered a new belt ($6.69) and some bobbins (10 for $3.99) from Sew Classics (D had a link on her trip report) So now that I've invested in supplies, I guess I just have to buy the machine

Thanks for all your help!! I may be asking you for help when that belt comes in

 

[miprender]

precious i also do some sewing and embroidery for my daughter our first trip is in feb! Super excited made her a valentine's day pillowcase dress!

When you get to 10 posts you will have to show us some pictures.

I am hoping that some of the crafty people on this thread may be able to help me with something. I would like to make some carrying cases to take different activities in for my 2yo. The basic design that I am thinking about is something like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/8324603...+case&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

I would like to find a pattern or tutorial that I can use and then modify the pockets for our individual needs. Any ideas?

Thanks

If you google Crayon Rollup you should be able to get some free patterns similiar to that.

Question for those of you who actually know what the heck you are doing... I attached the appliqués with iron-on pellon stuff, then satin stitched around and used the Skullky stabilizer on the back, which says to peel away when done, which I did. Do you iron on some sort of interfacing or anything over the stitching in the back? I feel like it might be a little scratchy, but I am not sure if interfacing will come off in the wash. Prior to this Disney shirts frenzy, I had only ever made a couple quilts and an outfit once middle school. (which, ironically, I wore to Disneyland that summer and have a photo with Mickey.)


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Great job on all the shirts.

I use the extra thick Solvy and I haven't had a problem. I've never tried the HeatBeGone before. Does it work well? Sorry that you got the rain when you were at Disney! We were at my in-laws in Sarasota and it rained 24 hours a day for the first 4 days we were there.

Oops its call HeatNGone. The lady from Floriani said the water soluble disappears slowly after each washing where this you need to use an iron to remove.

http://www.redrockthreads.com/floriani/heatngone.asp

As for the rain it seems you had it worst. It did pour crazy on that Sunday, but the other days we did have breaks in the rain. So I was thankful for that. The only plus side to all the rain was it kept the heat and crowds away.

Hi everyone. We are back from Disney..... So sad

Just wanted to say thanks! For all the sewing help and advice you all gave. Illpost some pics after I get them all uploaded and pics done.

We had an amazing time!

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My mother in law just brought me her old sewing machine that she hasn't used in quite a while. It's a Dressmaker S-3000. I have no clue what year it's from but it looks like the 60s-70s. It does run and things appear to work fine. I haven't tried threading it however. Here is a picture.

What do I need to do to make sure the machine is okay to use? Are there some things I need to make sure are okay or need repairing?

Thanks for any help! Loving all the ideas I've seen here so far.

Cool machine.

I finally found a control foot for my vintage brother. I got to sew with it a little and so far I like it not as much as my main machine but its a very simple machine and I'm still getting used to it. However, its a really cute machine and if anything is nice to look at. Its pink and dark green. I wont be too sad if i don't like sewing on it in the long run as I got it for free and then only paid $12 for the foot control.

I still havent found a manual for it now have a found out how old it is. It looks like 50's/ early 60's to me. But I saw a few listings on ebay of the same machine and They ended up selling for $180 and $240. So again, its hard to complain when it was free. My Camera hasnt been working but here is a photo I found online. Mine looks exactly like this one.

Another cool machine.

So, our big news is that we are officially booked for our first Christmas time trip on Nov 25th-Dec 3rd with MVMCP on our last night! Dh started the year saying no Disney, but kept softening as the year went on. I have actually had the ressie and ADRs done for two months, but nothing was a done deal until yesterday when we got Free Dining. Now, I've got to get busy on some Christmas customs! I've got some ideas swirling, and some Christmas Mickey fabric that I picked up last year, but nothing set in stone yet. I'll post my basic plan for critiques and ideas soon.

Happy to be 'back' (and hoping to keep it that way)!
Regards,
C.

WooHoo on your new trip.

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

That is so pretty! I can't wait to see it modeled! The head piece turned out nicely, too!

I can't wait to see the finished product! Those are fun fabrics! Very much Ariel!

Thank you!!! I think I may wait until all three daughters dresses are done before they model - but I'm almost done with Ariel!!! Woohoo! I love the fabric too - but boy oh boy, NOT fun to sew with!!! Ack!!!

I ended up shreading the belt last night, it was in bad shape to start with. I went ahead and ordered a new belt ($6.69) and some bobbins (10 for $3.99) from Sew Classics (D had a link on her trip report) So now that I've invested in supplies, I guess I just have to buy the machine

Thanks for all your help!! I may be asking you for help when that belt comes in

Hahaha, yep, now you've bought it. I'm so excited for you that is SO awesome! Well now you are all set, bobbin sand belt you'll be ready to go. Hopefully it comes in quickly so you can get busy!! I'm SO happy I could help!

 

[VBAndrea]

Our trip is the last week in October, including Halloween and MNSSHP. I made Mickey Halloween shirts for all 8 members of our party (6 adults and the 2 birthday boys.) They went together really fast, much to my surprise, only 3 nap times. (I dread when my kids give up the nap and "Naptimes" is no longer a unit of measure of my productivity.)

Question for those of you who actually know what the heck you are doing... I attached the appliqués with iron-on pellon stuff, then satin stitched around and used the Skullky stabilizer on the back, which says to peel away when done, which I did. Do you iron on some sort of interfacing or anything over the stitching in the back? I feel like it might be a little scratchy, but I am not sure if interfacing will come off in the wash. Prior to this Disney shirts frenzy, I had only ever made a couple quilts and an outfit once middle school. (which, ironically, I wore to Disneyland that summer and have a photo with Mickey.)


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Super duper cute! I think the spider is my favorite though I really can't pic a fav!

Hi,

Back again to TRY to get back into the swing of the thread. I don't know why my summer is so crazy, but I just haven't had big blocks of time to sit at the computer and comment. Anyway, I went back about 10 pages.

Sorry I missed out on wishing you a happy birthday yesterday, so belated good wishes today!! I hope you're feeling back to normal very soon, too!

So, our big news is that we are officially booked for our first Christmas time trip on Nov 25th-Dec 3rd with MVMCP on our last night! Dh started the year saying no Disney, but kept softening as the year went on. I have actually had the ressie and ADRs done for two months, but nothing was a done deal until yesterday when we got Free Dining. Now, I've got to get busy on some Christmas customs! I've got some ideas swirling, and some Christmas Mickey fabric that I picked up last year, but nothing set in stone yet. I'll post my basic plan for critiques and ideas soon.

Happy to be 'back' (and hoping to keep it that way)!
Regards,
C.

Thanks for the b-day wishes Congrats on your trip!!!

So did you ever do your sale for the nursing covers? How did it go?

And we never got the baby robin update -- I'm sure they all learned to fly and are long gone by now.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I need some opinions .......

I have a chance to buy a Singer Featherweight (Model 221) and can't make up my mind

They go for pretty high prices on Ebay and judging by the finished auction prices I think it's a good price (around $150), but it's still pretty high considering I got my last Singer (not a featherweight) for $10 at the thrift store

It sews pretty well, but it needs a new belt, and some oil and grease would help a lot I'm sure.

I love the looks of these little machines and they're really light and easy to carry around!

So, does anyone here have one? I'd love to hear how you like it!

I've always wanted a Treadle machine with oak cabinet, more for appearance then to use. I came across one that didn't pan out. But while I was trying to find info on it, I came across an article that said the antique singers didn't really have value since there are so many of them still around. Except for the Featherweight. So I say to go for it!!

 

[ivey_family]

So did you ever do your sale for the nursing covers? How did it go?

And we never got the baby robin update -- I'm sure they all learned to fly and are long gone by now.

What a memory, Andrea!

I have yet to sell any nursing covers, but I AM officially registered as a vendor for a Mom 2 Mom sale on Sept. 15th. I'm currently making about 7 upcycled toddler dresses from men's dress shirts and as many ruffled diaper covers as I can complete before Sept. I also registered my shop name on Etsy, but my PR dept (dh) hasn't worked on graphics for me yet so it's still not open. Excuses, excuses, right? I need to make about $300 at that sale to buy my embroidery machine, so I'm praying it goes well!

We were lucky enough to be outside the day the robins left the nest! It was pretty amazing to see the last one fly off. And they did stay nearby that first day. One landed on a neighbor's car and tried over and over to walk up the back window but kept slipping back down. It was pretty cute to see!

Regards,
C.