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

[chellewashere]

Really cute!

Here's my morning's work - pirate shirt & royal blue shorts (which can be rolled from very long shorts to knee length) for Benjamin

I love the fabric...so awesome

I went out today and picked me up a little toy!!! Now I get to learn how to do all this stuff you guys make look so easy Does anyone have info on any files for the Brother line? I know some had posted about someone who had a 50 cent sale or something? Also, what digitizing programs do you use? I was tempted to get the "middle of the line" program for Brother, BUT reading the box it said for Windows...I have a Mac. Any help for something out there that will make .pes files? It is the Brother 2800d! Now to go out and get some more thread so I can play with it tonight~~

NICE TOY!!! That is awesome.

Gracie's pool/beach/water park backpack (adapted from McCall's 6579) - the bottom is plastic mesh which I also used for the water bottle holder on my park bag.

I need to update my blog with the details about this one...oh, and I actually made two of these Star Wars print shorts, but the other kid is at the grocery store with dad right now.

Where in the world do you find the mesh fabric? That is totally awesome. And I love the shorts with the long pocket...those are terrific.

Here is a Snow White dress for my daughter. I thought I had red buttons, but I only had 1. whoops! It's just pinned for now.

This is fantastic. Yeah for me buttons are like socks...always start out with matching pairs but somewhere along the way someone/something comes and eats one of them.

 

[chellewashere]

Well I DID get to work on my very 1st project to play around with my machine. I know it will get much faster once I get used to it but I am LOVING it! Thanks to everyone for other links as well....the applique (sp) process doesn't look too hard either! LP's page has a GREAT example on there! She at LEAST makes it look easy hehe

Here's my 1st project! My little man better be excited once he wakes up tomorrow, after all he came with me to the store and sat thru the demo with me...for a 3yo, THAT deserves a prize and I think he will dig this!

That came out fantastic!!!!!! He is going to love it and to sit thru a demo..wOw he is so much better than my kid is

Adorable! And I think the smores applique is just right. LOVE the ruffles on the princess skirt!

And I am absolutely kicking myself for saving too many complicated/time consuming projects for the last two weeks! I only have four more outfits to make but the way I want to do them will take SO much time! I just don't know if I'll be able to pull this off.

Anyways. Enough lamenting from me. I've gatta get back to sewing!

Sunshine

Thank you

You will bet them done...just lock yourself in a room with a do not disturb sign on it

Here are my weekend projects:

ruffle skirt for myself, first time working with knit type fabric and it was SO easy. I have since cut off 1-2 ruffles because I didn't like the length as it was in this photo. I made a matching one for DD (but purple elastic at the waist) and it literally took me 35 minutes start to finish.

And my first Rosetta purse! Again, DD saw this and was RELENTLESS until I promised to make her a small one (this is a medium) to bring on vacation. 3 weeks left and I now am adding a pirse to my list of 9-10 FE gifts I still need to sew, what was I thinking?!?!!

edited: here is the photo!

Love this fabric...I have it in purple that I actually bought last summer and I have just had it sitting in my tote wondering what I can TRY to make out of it...fantastic. And the Rosetta is awesome...came out fantastic

Both of your outfits are great! I love all the prints you used!

Regards,
C.

Thank you so much

 

[Adi12982]

I haven't been on here in ages. Crazy to think for a few years I was on this thread daily. Now I mostly stick with the Facebook crew because I can get on easily from my phone. BUT I just downloaded the free Dis app, so I may be able to check in more often again. My 2 year old and 5 month old keep me busy so I haven't been sewing as much as I like! Just curious to see who from the old crew still posts around here!

 

[chellewashere]

First I love posting to see my ticker go down WAHOO almost there.

Went and got the fabric for my DH's outfit yesterday...the poor girl at the cutting table didnt know how to ring it in cause it didnt have a bar code so she was like how does $3 a yard sound?? Well since it was a nice thick cotton twill material I said it sounded great so I now have 4 yards of that (for tons of errors) to make a nightshirt for him (John Darling style). I cant believe how expensive a men's nightshirt is..like 50-60 dollars at every store on line...INSANE!!

So this is the one I finished up late late late last night for her Pirate league day and fingers crossed we get picked to do the tutorial with Capt'n Jack cause she ♥♥♥'s him

Front of the Vida

and the back...poor kid Momma keeps putting stuff on her butt area

And this is her look if Jack kisses her again this year (he gave her a peck last year on the head and she turned so red

 

[TinkNH]

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

S,wine recently asked about favorite embroidery sites, and I knew most of them, but I'm drawing a blank on the one called VTU...google didn't help me find anything embroidery related. Can someone please direct me?

Thanks!

 

[chellewashere]

S,wine recently asked about favorite embroidery sites, and I knew most of them, but I'm drawing a blank on the one called VTU...google didn't help me find anything embroidery related. Can someone please direct me?

Thanks!

http://www.facebook.com/Verytrulyurs is her FB

Sorry and you can request her to join her other group too that I didnt realize she had so I just did that

 

[chellewashere]

Quick question

For the haunted mansion appliques where does everyone get the fluorescent colored thread? I want to make her tote bag for our candy during the party with these designs but I havent had a bit of luck w/ the tread or even the cool green color fabric.

 

[dianemom2]

I haven't been on here in ages. Crazy to think for a few years I was on this thread daily. Now I mostly stick with the Facebook crew because I can get on easily from my phone. BUT I just downloaded the free Dis app, so I may be able to check in more often again. My 2 year old and 5 month old keep me busy so I haven't been sewing as much as I like! Just curious to see who from the old crew still posts around here!

Glad to see you on here again! I love to see the pictures of what you make. Everything is always so pretty!

First I love posting to see my ticker go down WAHOO almost there.

Went and got the fabric for my DH's outfit yesterday...the poor girl at the cutting table didnt know how to ring it in cause it didnt have a bar code so she was like how does $3 a yard sound?? Well since it was a nice thick cotton twill material I said it sounded great so I now have 4 yards of that (for tons of errors) to make a nightshirt for him (John Darling style). I cant believe how expensive a men's nightshirt is..like 50-60 dollars at every store on line...INSANE!!



Front of the Vida

Great deal on the fabric! Now you'll have to have DH model his nightshirt for us. LOL! Love the Vida!

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

The ladies at my Joanns know me by name too. I am there way too much. I've heard about the new Nemo fabric but I haven't seen it yet. I have to get a few things there this week. I am going to try and restrain myself because my fabric closet is already bursting! Have you worked with knits at all? Take a look at Little Blue Boo's website. She has some cute patterns that are quite trendy. Also, how about doing some cropped tops with appliques on the top?

S,wine recently asked about favorite embroidery sites, and I knew most of them, but I'm drawing a blank on the one called VTU...google didn't help me find anything embroidery related. Can someone please direct me?

Thanks!

I see the Chellewashere already answered your question. You have to ask to join her group. You can also check out Nobbie Neez. I've never stitched out any of her designs but they look cute. She is on FB too.

 

[pyrxtc]

So this is the one I finished up late late late last night for her Pirate league day and fingers crossed we get picked to do the tutorial with Capt'n Jack cause she ♥♥♥'s him

Front of the Vida

and the back...poor kid Momma keeps putting stuff on her butt area

very cute. I have that fabric in my stash. Don't know what I'm using it for quite yet though. I'm sure jack will love it !

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

Where was the Nemo fabric ? What does it look like ? I've been searching but have found nothing. I always end up with more than what I went in there for.

I'm no help with your older DD. Don't have a girl that age and the teen DD that I do have is very girly and doesn't want me to make her anything.

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

 

[smile5sunshine]

I went back several pages but there is way too much to quote. Everything looks fantastic. Loving all the machines, the new baby and all the great outfits and bags. And special prayers for Lisa, I am praying everything goes well.

I want to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers this weekend. It has been a very hard couple days. Being as affected as I was with everything in Aurora was hard. One of the 12 that didn't survive was only 6 years old. Such a shame that her life was cut so short. Her mother survived and is paralized, she was a single mom. I'm not quite sure who it was but someone close to her died a few weeks ago from lukemia. I feel so bad for her and the rough road she is on. Makes my worries seem so little compared to her. What I wasn't expecting was the flood of emotions and memories from Columbine. I grew up and still live just minutes from there and have several ties to Columbine and knew several of the students. I was at the park next to the school just hours before the shooting happened and woke up to all the sirens of the responders. I think dealing with the memories and similarities has been the toughest these last few days. I've been so distracted I somehow managed to spill coffee all over my laptop. Several of the keys still don't work, good thing for the iPad but I am still so mad at myself. This morning I thought I would destress a little and tried to sew a simple skirt for a family friend. I was still kinda lost in thought I guess and did not see my youngest come up behind me. I have my cutting area behind my machine. Next thing I knew ds came up to me with blood pooring down his hand. He cut his finger with my rotary cutter. it was a pretty bad cut and the way it was angled he nearly cut the tip of his finger off, not quite deep enough for stitches but enough to almost have me pass out from the sight of it. I feel so bad for him and feel like such a bad mom but I can assure he will never touch the rotary cutter again.

Sorry for sounding like such a downer right now, I guess I just needed to let some things out and vent a little. Morning brings a new week and I know despite everything it will be a much better week and boy am I ready for a new week to begin. I hope everyone has a great week and make sure to hugs your kids tight.

I just wanted to extend a big cyber HUG to you. I am so sorry for all you are dealing with and praying for you and everyone else who was connected to the tragedy. Hope your son's finger heals quickly.

You will bet them done...just lock yourself in a room with a do not disturb sign on it

HA HA HA HA!!! That's much easier said than done! I have four kids from 1-8 so locking myself in a room isn't really an option! Not to mention that I sew on the family dining room table! I only really have nighttime after the kiddos are in bed for my sewing escapades, so that complicates matters quite a bit.

Went and got the fabric for my DH's outfit yesterday...the poor girl at the cutting table didnt know how to ring it in cause it didnt have a bar code so she was like how does $3 a yard sound?? Well since it was a nice thick cotton twill material I said it sounded great so I now have 4 yards of that (for tons of errors) to make a nightshirt for him (John Darling style). I cant believe how expensive a men's nightshirt is..like 50-60 dollars at every store on line...INSANE!!

So this is the one I finished up late late late last night for her Pirate league day and fingers crossed we get picked to do the tutorial with Capt'n Jack cause she ♥♥♥'s him

Front of the Vida

and the back...poor kid Momma keeps putting stuff on her butt area

And this is her look if Jack kisses her again this year (he gave her a peck last year on the head and she turned so red

Score on the fabric! The Captain Jack dress looks so cute!

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

My oldest DD is the same way. She doesn't really dig dresses anymore, although she will occasionally wear some. Mine prefers to wear skirts now. How about decoupaging some shorts? Reglan tees/tanks? How about one of Carla C's Tunic patterns?

Or What about something like this:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/tutorial-easy-sweet-summer-top/


Sunshine

 

[dianemom2]

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

I don't think that there is anything wrong with that at all and it certainly doesn't make him a sissy at all. I know that Sandi said that her sons are learning to sew. My friend's son had a couple of sewing lessons with his Boy Scout troop. One of the designers in the Main Street Boutiques group is a man named and his stuff is TDF!!! These days it is smart to teach your boy how to sew. He may very well be the one to sew on Brownie patches or fix ripped clothes when he is an adult and his wife might fix the car.


After dropping my girls at camp today, I stopped at the Super Joanns on my way home. I saw the Nemo fabric but decided not to buy it. I did buy some pretty Tinkerbell corduroy and some of the Paul Frank monkey corduroy. I also bought some knit fabric because it was a great sale. I did spend more than I intended but I had a lot of odds and ends to pick up. I needed new needles, spray adhesive etc.

 

[tricia]

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

my DS learned to sew when he was 6. He started making rag quilts for family and friends. He then got his own machine for his 8th bday. He is 11 now and doesn't sew with me as much, but he still does.

 

[pyrxtc]

Anyone know where in a BM to buy a hemstitch needle ? A sew and Vac ?

 

[BabyRapunzel]

I haven't been on here in ages. Crazy to think for a few years I was on this thread daily. Now I mostly stick with the Facebook crew because I can get on easily from my phone. BUT I just downloaded the free Dis app, so I may be able to check in more often again. My 2 year old and 5 month old keep me busy so I haven't been sewing as much as I like! Just curious to see who from the old crew still posts around here!

Thank you for mentioning this! The DIS app is great! Actually pretty easy to read and see pics! Maybe I will be posting more.

 

[tinkbell13]

So many gorgeous items have been posted since I last checked this thread. I really must try to keep up better!

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

I just had to respond to this as my DS11 has been learning to sew the last couple of months. He originally showed some interest in it when I did the shirts for our trip in March and actually picked out the bandana fabrics for his and his cousins' pirate shirts. Since then, he has helped me pick out fabrics for different things I have sewn. His first project sewing himself, was a couple of sparkly pink headbands for the DDs of some friends of ours. I don't see anything wrong with it at all. My DS has also learned to cook basic meals, grocery shop, do laundry and various other household chores. DS also does more "manly" things - helps work on the race car, cuts the grass and does garbage duty every once in awhile. As he gets older, I plan on teaching him other things, like how to change a car tire, change the oil, plan a party, etc. If I had a DD, she would be learning the same types of things. I think it makes them well rounded and self sufficient, not sissy at all. (Then again, I am determined that DS will not be like DH when I met him - did not know how to boil water, thought laundry was done magically, didn't know which end of a toilet bowl brush was used to clean the toilet, etc.)
DS also has long hair - shaggy skater style, since he is big into skateboarding. He also plays soccer and runs in cross country. And loves to play Barbies with his youngest cousins. We have family members who have issues with all the non stereotypical activities DS does, but we do our best to ignore them. DH and I both believe that DS will be a better person for it in the future.

 

[VBAndrea]

I have been reading almost every day but am so behind that I can't go back and quote everything.

SANDI: You have done some fabulous things for your trip! Are you going for one month or are you just doing 5 wardrobe changes each day?

CHERYL: Since you posted your hand modeling I noticed you have been absent. I'm sure you've been picked up by an elite modeling agency by now.

First I love posting to see my ticker go down WAHOO almost there.

Went and got the fabric for my DH's outfit yesterday...the poor girl at the cutting table didnt know how to ring it in cause it didnt have a bar code so she was like how does $3 a yard sound?? Well since it was a nice thick cotton twill material I said it sounded great so I now have 4 yards of that (for tons of errors) to make a nightshirt for him (John Darling style). I cant believe how expensive a men's nightshirt is..like 50-60 dollars at every store on line...INSANE!!

So this is the one I finished up late late late last night for her Pirate league day and fingers crossed we get picked to do the tutorial with Capt'n Jack cause she ♥♥♥'s him

Front of the Vida

and the back...poor kid Momma keeps putting stuff on her butt area

And this is her look if Jack kisses her again this year (he gave her a peck last year on the head and she turned so red

This is gorgeous and I loved your Insa's as well.

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

My dd prefers skirts and appliqued t's. She will still do twirly skirts but I've made non-twirly ones too from on line tuts. Knit leggings with lettuce edges are also a big hit and dd loves the Olivia in both a dress and shirt -- with the skirts I've made both deco jeans and skirts. Deco jeans, shorts and skirts are great for tweens.

very cute. I have that fabric in my stash. Don't know what I'm using it for quite yet though. I'm sure jack will love it !



Where was the Nemo fabric ? What does it look like ? I've been searching but have found nothing. I always end up with more than what I went in there for.

I'm no help with your older DD. Don't have a girl that age and the teen DD that I do have is very girly and doesn't want me to make her anything.

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

My DS likes to help in the sewing room sometimes and I never discourage it. Mainly he likes the mechanics of the machine rather than the creativity of sewing, but I take what I can get. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with your ds learning to sew. He sounds very well rounded and even if he wasn't, so be it.

 

[DisNorth]

Everyone has been creating wonderful things!

Like always I have total embroidery machine envy. I was wondering for the Brother PE770, what’s a ‘good’ price? (and if anyone had bought one in Canada I’d appreciate your input also).

Cheryl, your and excellent hand model and string/needle artist but I think I like the embedded pocket better, it’s can seem like it gets in the way if it dangles.

Sandi, Love how you make customs for yourself! They always look great.

And Disney52303, the ruffle skirt you made yourself is awesome!

Diane, Sorry you DH is not doing better, hopefully he can get the help he needs with the podiatrist. Glad your dad is doing better.

LovestheMagic; you can buy paper and print it on your own printer. (The paper is inkjet/laser printer specific but most home printers are inkjet and that is what most iron transfer paper is made for too.) There are different kinds of paper depending on what colour of shirt you have but I tend to buy the ‘dark’ or black shirt transfers and use it on anything, including white shirts. But you can’t go the other way and use the white shirt transfers on black shirts

PrincessMickey, sorry you are having a hard time. It’s hard for the whole community when such a senseless act occurs. Venting is good and healthy. Hopefully your DS is on the mend.

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

I think it’s great that your DS wants to learn to sew! Nothing wrong with it at all. Don’t get discouraged by family. Sewing is a practical skill and I don’t think it’s a gender specific skill. You know, many men are tailors and sew for a living! Going beyond the sewing to the long hair, I think some people have some silly fears. Girls outnumber the boys in my extended family and we have some great photos of my cousin and brother all decked out with hair bows and make-up and they now are some of the most manliest of men. They both work in the oil field, lift weights, drives big trucks, and my cousin is married (but my brother goes through too many girlfriends for my liking). Plus, being a child of the ‘80s, long hair is cool, very rock star especially if you get it permed.

 

[Sandi S]

First I love posting to see my ticker go down WAHOO almost there.

Went and got the fabric for my DH's outfit yesterday...the poor girl at the cutting table didnt know how to ring it in cause it didnt have a bar code so she was like how does $3 a yard sound?? Well since it was a nice thick cotton twill material I said it sounded great so I now have 4 yards of that (for tons of errors) to make a nightshirt for him (John Darling style). I cant believe how expensive a men's nightshirt is..like 50-60 dollars at every store on line...INSANE!!

So this is the one I finished up late late late last night for her Pirate league day and fingers crossed we get picked to do the tutorial with Capt'n Jack cause she ♥♥♥'s him

Front of the Vida

and the back...poor kid Momma keeps putting stuff on her butt area

And this is her look if Jack kisses her again this year (he gave her a peck last year on the head and she turned so red

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

The Vida is super cute!

Quick question

For the haunted mansion appliques where does everyone get the fluorescent colored thread? I want to make her tote bag for our candy during the party with these designs but I havent had a bit of luck w/ the tread or even the cool green color fabric.

I bought neon/flurescent color thread at Joann's - look at the Coats & Clark embroidery spools.

 

[miprender]

I've been MIA for the last few days. We decided to take a last minute trip up to Maine and promised to take the kids to Santa's Village.... since 2 weeks at Disney wasn't enough

I've had several of her designs for years and they always stitched out great. A few years ago I bought a design set from her and used it to decorate a zippered sweatshirt and sweat pants for my dd. They had hippie designs on them. Everybody wanted to know where she got that outfit and even after she outgrew the pants, she continued to wear the jacket until it fell apart. Anyhow, after that I continued to buy her designs and I've always been happy with them. I also got one of my designs for $.33.

Glad to know that her designs stitch out well.

Ok, and for a beginner how easy is it to learn to use it? Is it only embroidery or sewing too? Sorry for the questions but I am work on my phone and they make it soooooo difficult to use the Internet here...they want us to like WORK or something! How rude!

Since I already owned the Innovis 900 I don't think it will be that much of a learning curve for the sewing part. But the embroidery part is a little different than my PE770

But I just read through the whole thread and see you bought a great machine. That is the one my mother owns and just loves it.

So this is the one outfit I have completed so far. This will be for our trails end dinner followed by the smores cookout with Chip and Dale. I realize I made the smores applique wayyyyy too big should make it smaller, but oh well its already on

You cant really see the side applique but its a cute campfire with 2 roasting marshmallows on sticks but little Ms. Punky wasnt in the mood for posing for me the other day.

What Im most proud of is that I made the bandana headband by myself...yeah its the little things that send me over the moon

Again thanks for everyones help and inspiration on this board

Love it And love the JackSparrow dress. We love doing the pirate's league. It is so much fun.

Not sure - the number keeps shifting, but I'd say I'm 75% done.

Well your percentage must be going up.... Love all the new stuff you created.

I made this little Alice shirt for my daughter yesterday.. I think it turned out pretty well. I had wanted to make her a bunch of tutu dresses based on all the princesses to wear while at the parks, but then I thought she'd probably be more comfortable in something like this.

I'm nowhere near as good as you all are at sewing.. everything in this thread is just gorgeous! You ladies do great work.

This is so adorable. Are you going to eat at 1900PF for breakfast?

I went out today and picked me up a little toy!!! Now I get to learn how to do all this stuff you guys make look so easy Does anyone have info on any files for the Brother line? I know some had posted about someone who had a 50 cent sale or something? Also, what digitizing programs do you use? I was tempted to get the "middle of the line" program for Brother, BUT reading the box it said for Windows...I have a Mac. Any help for something out there that will make .pes files? It is the Brother 2800d! Now to go out and get some more thread so I can play with it tonight~~

No help as I don't have a Mac, but like I just posted above my mother has this machine and just loves it. Congrats on your purchase.

Here is a Snow White dress for my daughter. I thought I had red buttons, but I only had 1. whoops! It's just pinned for now.

Such a pretty dress. I have this fabric but I am just hoarding it for now.

ruffle skirt for myself, first time working with knit type fabric and it was SO easy. I have since cut off 1-2 ruffles because I didn't like the length as it was in this photo. I made a matching one for DD (but purple elastic at the waist) and it literally took me 35 minutes start to finish.

And my first Rosetta purse! Again, DD saw this and was RELENTLESS until I promised to make her a small one (this is a medium) to bring on vacation. 3 weeks left and I now am adding a pirse to my list of 9-10 FE gifts I still need to sew, what was I thinking?!?!!

edited: here is the photo!

great job on the skirt and love the fabric colors on your Rosetta bag.

I want to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers this weekend. It has been a very hard couple days. Being as affected as I was with everything in Aurora was hard. One of the 12 that didn't survive was only 6 years old. Such a shame that her life was cut so short. Her mother survived and is paralized, she was a single mom. I'm not quite sure who it was but someone close to her died a few weeks ago from lukemia. I feel so bad for her and the rough road she is on. Makes my worries seem so little compared to her. What I wasn't expecting was the flood of emotions and memories from Columbine. I grew up and still live just minutes from there and have several ties to Columbine and knew several of the students. I was at the park next to the school just hours before the shooting happened and woke up to all the sirens of the responders. I think dealing with the memories and similarities has been the toughest these last few days. I've been so distracted I somehow managed to spill coffee all over my laptop. Several of the keys still don't work, good thing for the iPad but I am still so mad at myself. This morning I thought I would destress a little and tried to sew a simple skirt for a family friend. I was still kinda lost in thought I guess and did not see my youngest come up behind me. I have my cutting area behind my machine. Next thing I knew ds came up to me with blood pooring down his hand. He cut his finger with my rotary cutter. it was a pretty bad cut and the way it was angled he nearly cut the tip of his finger off, not quite deep enough for stitches but enough to almost have me pass out from the sight of it. I feel so bad for him and feel like such a bad mom but I can assure he will never touch the rotary cutter again.

Sorry for sounding like such a downer right now, I guess I just needed to let some things out and vent a little. Morning brings a new week and I know despite everything it will be a much better week and boy am I ready for a new week to begin. I hope everyone has a great week and make sure to hugs your kids tight.

:hugs:

I haven't been on here in ages. Crazy to think for a few years I was on this thread daily. Now I mostly stick with the Facebook crew because I can get on easily from my phone. BUT I just downloaded the free Dis app, so I may be able to check in more often again. My 2 year old and 5 month old keep me busy so I haven't been sewing as much as I like! Just curious to see who from the old crew still posts around here!

Hi Adi

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

I think that is great that he wants to sew. That is too bad that your family is so caught up in sterotypes. Plus all those famous fashion designers needed to learn to sew at some point.

My mother still talks about her Uncle all the time and how he would make her the most beautiful dresses when she was a little girl.