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

[miprender]

For all those that are leaving for Disney this week. We have friends leaving on Monday so if you see them wearing these shirts I made them.... go right up and say It is my BFF with her husband and two boys. They didn't want to wear anything but their MOM is making them anyway.

Sandi Sorry I lost you quote... but just think almost done.

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

Too cute.... just think only a few more days.

and check out my new ticker. Brian and I decided that after the summer we've had, we really need a vacation.

Hello, all! I hope you don't mind I join your group . . . I was recently told I need more sewing friends, and was pointed in this direction!

I just got my embroidery machine today, so my pictures may not be that impressive . . . but it is a start! (hope this works!)

Glad you are enjoying your new machine.

I thought I would join in as well. I got an embroidery machine and a sewing machine this week. The embroidery machine is winning. I have done 3 (4x4) designs, and one 5x7 design. Trying to figure how to post pics.

Does everyone post through photobucket or is there another way?

You guys are all inspiring and motivating!

I use Photobucket or Facebook.

Hello all!

We are back from the most wonderful week at Disney for Tori's wish trip. I got so many compliments on the kid's outfits and it really made me happy. Even Snow White said I did a good job. LOL.

I've been writing a really detailed summary on Tori's blog (www.torigaga.com) and eventually I want to get it over here in a trip report.

Here's a quick picture:

Awe that is just too precious. Glad you had a wonderful time.

Here are a couple things I have been up to lately. I finally finished my Mickey bowling shirts I started a LONG time ago. (and a picnic quilt I started when it was still winter...) because I decided I had to finish the projects in progress before I started a bunch of new stuff...




I started these before I dreamed I would ever actually get an embroidery machine so they are patches I ordered online. Now I know I could do my own.

Next I added this guy to the Tigger bowling shirts I made, still considering maybe adding something to the front, but don't want to fall into the "because I can" trap and make it too gaudy. I think it is already a very busy shirt.





And this, well, this is just a small project for no good reason because I found this little mermaid fabric in the clearance/remnants for $3 total. Will probably send it to a friend's almost-3 year old daughter since it's not quite my almost-3 year old boys' style. But hey, $3.

Everything looks adorable. And I can understand your little guy not wanting to wear the Ariel dress

Help I need help with my Brother PE 770

I have been playing with my machine and I am trying to get the thread right. The bobbin thread is white and the upper thread is blue. when I embroider the letters are mostly white with a little bit of blue (very little) I have adjusted the bobbin thread (with a screw driver) and the upper thread up and down (with the machine display)

I am embroidering a towel if that makes any difference. I am so frusturated

It sounds like you might be putting your bobbin in wrong. There is a little diagram right near the bobbin showing how it should go in.

And I've never played around with the tension on the bobbin thread. I was told never to touch that

Also what kind of stabilizer are you using? For towels you really should be using CutAway.

 

[weluvdizne]

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

Very cute! I love that you made something for yourself. I never make anything for myself. I was so excited two days ago when I finally embroidered a shirt for myself!

Cuteness!! I love the Insa and the Bullseye outfit!


I know I commented on FB too, but this is just so cute! I love that you are making so many things for yourself!


Adorable!!!!

Love it!!!!

and check out my new ticker. Brian and I decided that after the summer we've had, we really need a vacation.

You deserve a trip! So happy for you!

The blouse is designed to be that length - it looks distorted here because I took the picture from a low angle and she was sticking her tummy out!



If you have a technical question that doesn't get answered, I would strongly recommend Pattern Review - lots of sewing message board and lots of helpful people.



Yep - here's my review: http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/74397

I've had great luck with some of the other Daisy Kingdom patterns, but NOT this one!



Woo-hoo! So that makes 3 of us leaving on Saturday! It would be fun to say hello if you see clothing you recognize!

I stayed up really late tie-dyeing t-shirts. I'll have to post a pic later. I'm not really excited about how they turned out, but we'll wear them half a day...

I sewed up this skort I cut on Sunday (there are built in green knit shorts):

It's Kwik Sew 3341 - good pattern.

I also had DH (the Eagle Scout) help me finish off these drawstring bags - and check out the cute rope I got at Lowes - cheap and perfect for this!

I love your Tink outfit! The bags look great too. Did you use a pattern or draft your own. Have a great trip. Just 2 days!

Hello, all! I hope you don't mind I join your group . . . I was recently told I need more sewing friends, and was pointed in this direction!

I just got my embroidery machine today, so my pictures may not be that impressive . . . but it is a start! (hope this works!)

You are off to a great start! Soon, you'll be doing embroidery designs on everything in sight!

Hello all!

We are back from the most wonderful week at Disney for Tori's wish trip. I got so many compliments on the kid's outfits and it really made me happy. Even Snow White said I did a good job. LOL.

I've been writing a really detailed summary on Tori's blog (www.torigaga.com) and eventually I want to get it over here in a trip report.

Here's a quick picture:

So pretty! Glad you had a great trip!

Chatty, chatty ladies!!!! I can't keep up! I have barely been sewing b/c our upstairs a/c was on the fritz and it was finally fixed yesterday so I started back up. I haven't been on here much b/c I haven't been sewing

MICHELLE -- thanks for the pics of the fabric but my pathetic budget does not allow me to buy any fabric right now. Normally I would order just to have it, but I can't justify any extra expenditures right now.

I did make Lisa a hospital gown and my camera battery died but Judy posted these pics on her ptr and gave me permission to post them over here so you can see the gown. There is a red band at the bottom that is under the covers in the pics.


Showing off the New Hospital Gown Andrea made her. It is Snow White and he Seven Dwarves and has her favorite DOPEY on it!
She loved it and got lots of compliments on it! Thank you Andrea!

Maddie also came to visit Lisa..she was a sweetheart and so prissy!

If you go to Judy's ptr there are other pics of other gowns people have done for Lisa -- she doesn't have them all posted, but has some.

I have a busy rest of the week so may be MIA for awhile again.

My apologies for not quoting -- everyone is doing great work. Geez Diane, I think you need to send the girls to camp more often -- you have been extremely productive!

Very generous of you to send her that gown. She is such a trooper! The gown is pretty. I love that fabric, though I didn't buy any because I heard it wasn't printed straight.

Here are a couple things I have been up to lately. I finally finished my Mickey bowling shirts I started a LONG time ago. (and a picnic quilt I started when it was still winter...) because I decided I had to finish the projects in progress before I started a bunch of new stuff...




I started these before I dreamed I would ever actually get an embroidery machine so they are patches I ordered online. Now I know I could do my own.

Next I added this guy to the Tigger bowling shirts I made, still considering maybe adding something to the front, but don't want to fall into the "because I can" trap and make it too gaudy. I think it is already a very busy shirt.





And this, well, this is just a small project for no good reason because I found this little mermaid fabric in the clearance/remnants for $3 total. Will probably send it to a friend's almost-3 year old daughter since it's not quite my almost-3 year old boys' style. But hey, $3.

Those bowling shirts are so great! Love them all!

Help I need help with my Brother PE 770

I have been playing with my machine and I am trying to get the thread right. The bobbin thread is white and the upper thread is blue. when I embroider the letters are mostly white with a little bit of blue (very little) I have adjusted the bobbin thread (with a screw driver) and the upper thread up and down (with the machine display)

I am embroidering a towel if that makes any difference. I am so frusturated

Are you using enough/the right kind of stabilizer? With towels you also need to have a water soluble stabilizer on top.

 

[pequele]

Hello all!

We are back from the most wonderful week at Disney for Tori's wish trip. I got so many compliments on the kid's outfits and it really made me happy. Even Snow White said I did a good job. LOL.

I've been writing a really detailed summary on Tori's blog (www.torigaga.com) and eventually I want to get it over here in a trip report.

Here's a quick picture:

YEAH!!!

Here are a couple things I have been up to lately. I finally finished my Mickey bowling shirts I started a LONG time ago. (and a picnic quilt I started when it was still winter...) because I decided I had to finish the projects in progress before I started a bunch of new stuff...




I started these before I dreamed I would ever actually get an embroidery machine so they are patches I ordered online. Now I know I could do my own.

Next I added this guy to the Tigger bowling shirts I made, still considering maybe adding something to the front, but don't want to fall into the "because I can" trap and make it too gaudy. I think it is already a very busy shirt.





And this, well, this is just a small project for no good reason because I found this little mermaid fabric in the clearance/remnants for $3 total. Will probably send it to a friend's almost-3 year old daughter since it's not quite my almost-3 year old boys' style. But hey, $3.

I LOVE the bowling shirts! That is on my agenda as well (got TONS of fabric ready to go!!) but I want to work on my appliques that I JUST started doing. Got to learn one thing at a time


In fact...I just completed my 1st applique project! Last night I did the Jake, tonite the Scully. I think it looks a little plain but my kiddo won't mind. Maybe I will add his name or a treasure chest later. I just want him to be able to wear it tomorrow!

 

[goteamwood]

YEAH!!!



I LOVE the bowling shirts! That is on my agenda as well (got TONS of fabric ready to go!!) but I want to work on my appliques that I JUST started doing. Got to learn one thing at a time


In fact...I just completed my 1st applique project! Last night I did the Jake, tonite the Scully. I think it looks a little plain but my kiddo won't mind. Maybe I will add his name or a treasure chest later. I just want him to be able to wear it tomorrow!

Looks great! I think I need to get Jake and the crew, my kids are nuts for Jake. (Mostly my kids are nuts.) The bowling shirts are not bad, but since I have to do two at a time it gets a little tedious I think. Of course I do two at a time everything in my life so I am sort of used to it! I will be honest though, the sleeves and I are not friends. Every time I have messed something up and every time had to pull out stitches and redo. Once I even sliced a big ol' hole in the sleeve with the seam ripper trying to get the darn stitches out to fix an issue. So that sleeve is a little shorter than the other I guess.

Here is a question: I am still in search for Wall-E, it's become an obsession. Has anyone ever tried and had any luck or terrible-bad-don't-even-think-of-it experience with any of those "2000 Disney Patterns Embroidery CDs" I found on my ebay search? My gut is that for $10-15, it couldn't be great, but I really only want Wall-E or Eve or Buy-n-Large. I would settle for a darn green sprout or a leaf, really. (Believe me, I have looked.) So before I do something stupid and buy one of those, or worse yet feed my credit card into the sketchy Russian site, please tell me your experience, good or bad or terrible or awesome. Oh Wall-E, why must you be the red-headed-stepchild of the Disney universe? I have been trying to stay with the recommended sites suggested here, I have gotten the special access and spent a fortune on lots of other stuff, but had no luck finding Wall-E.

 

[BabyRapunzel]

Looks great! I think I need to get Jake and the crew, my kids are nuts for Jake. (Mostly my kids are nuts.) The bowling shirts are not bad, but since I have to do two at a time it gets a little tedious I think. Of course I do two at a time everything in my life so I am sort of used to it! I will be honest though, the sleeves and I are not friends. Every time I have messed something up and every time had to pull out stitches and redo. Once I even sliced a big ol' hole in the sleeve with the seam ripper trying to get the darn stitches out to fix an issue. So that sleeve is a little shorter than the other I guess.

Here is a question: I am still in search for Wall-E, it's become an obsession. Has anyone ever tried and had any luck or terrible-bad-don't-even-think-of-it experience with any of those "2000 Disney Patterns Embroidery CDs" I found on my ebay search? My gut is that for $10-15, it couldn't be great, but I really only want Wall-E or Eve or Buy-n-Large. I would settle for a darn green sprout or a leaf, really. (Believe me, I have looked.) So before I do something stupid and buy one of those, or worse yet feed my credit card into the sketchy Russian site, please tell me your experience, good or bad or terrible or awesome. Oh Wall-E, why must you be the red-headed-stepchild of the Disney universe? I have been trying to stay with the recommended sites suggested here, I have gotten the special access and spent a fortune on lots of other stuff, but had no luck finding Wall-E.

I found this, but don't know anything about the site, so at your own risk :/ Looks like you can use Paypal $5

http://www.needlework.ru/shop/UID_365.html

 

[goteamwood]

I found this, but don't know anything about the site, so at your own risk :/ Looks like you can use Paypal $5

http://www.needlework.ru/shop/UID_365.html

Yeah, that was the russian site I found. I was a little leery about using it since the "paypal" buttons look like they swiped them from Amazon, and it just looks sketchy. But if it is legit paypal, it is supposed to be protected, right? I mean, is there any harm that could come to my embroidery machine from questionable graphics?

 

[pyrxtc]

Here is a question: I am still in search for Wall-E, it's become an obsession. Has anyone ever tried and had any luck or terrible-bad-don't-even-think-of-it experience with any of those "2000 Disney Patterns Embroidery CDs" I found on my ebay search? My gut is that for $10-15, it couldn't be great, but I really only want Wall-E or Eve or Buy-n-Large. I would settle for a darn green sprout or a leaf, really. (Believe me, I have looked.) So before I do something stupid and buy one of those, or worse yet feed my credit card into the sketchy Russian site, please tell me your experience, good or bad or terrible or awesome. Oh Wall-E, why must you be the red-headed-stepchild of the Disney universe? I have been trying to stay with the recommended sites suggested here, I have gotten the special access and spent a fortune on lots of other stuff, but had no luck finding Wall-E.

I'll ask my aunt if she has a cd for her machine. maybe she'll let me borrow it and I can make some things up. If I knew how I would now.

 

[smile5sunshine]

many apologies, I only went back a couple of pages to grab quotes....

For all those that are leaving for Disney this week. We have friends leaving on Monday so if you see them wearing these shirts I made them.... go right up and say It is my BFF with her husband and two boys. They didn't want to wear anything but their MOM is making them anyway.

Those are cute! I will keep my eye out for them!

In fact...I just completed my 1st applique project! Last night I did the Jake, tonite the Scully. I think it looks a little plain but my kiddo won't mind. Maybe I will add his name or a treasure chest later. I just want him to be able to wear it tomorrow!

this came out super cute! and I agree, my kiddos (some of whom are really too old for the show!) LOVE Jake & the Neverland Pirates.

Hello all!

We are back from the most wonderful week at Disney for Tori's wish trip. I got so many compliments on the kid's outfits and it really made me happy. Even Snow White said I did a good job. LOL.

I've been writing a really detailed summary on Tori's blog (www.torigaga.com) and eventually I want to get it over here in a trip report.

Here's a quick picture:

So precious! glad you were able to have a wonderful trip and welcome back!

Here are a couple things I have been up to lately. I finally finished my Mickey bowling shirts I started a LONG time ago. (and a picnic quilt I started when it was still winter...) because I decided I had to finish the projects in progress before I started a bunch of new stuff...




I started these before I dreamed I would ever actually get an embroidery machine so they are patches I ordered online. Now I know I could do my own.

Next I added this guy to the Tigger bowling shirts I made, still considering maybe adding something to the front, but don't want to fall into the "because I can" trap and make it too gaudy. I think it is already a very busy shirt.





And this, well, this is just a small project for no good reason because I found this little mermaid fabric in the clearance/remnants for $3 total. Will probably send it to a friend's almost-3 year old daughter since it's not quite my almost-3 year old boys' style. But hey, $3.

Oh golly those shirts are cute! I Love Tigger on the back, but I agree that I think it would be overkill if you did anything to the front too.

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

Hope your hardware comes soon! The skirts are cute! Enjoy your trip!

T

I stayed up really late tie-dyeing t-shirts. I'll have to post a pic later. I'm not really excited about how they turned out, but we'll wear them half a day...

I sewed up this skort I cut on Sunday (there are built in green knit shorts):

It's Kwik Sew 3341 - good pattern.

I also had DH (the Eagle Scout) help me finish off these drawstring bags - and check out the cute rope I got at Lowes - cheap and perfect for this!

I have 4 more of these bags in production - already cut and I am monogramming them for the kids as I type:

Sorry you don't think your tie dyes turned out good. I hate it when projects don't come out like you wanted. LOVE the Tinkerbell skort! So cute! And you and your DH did a great job on the cinch bags!

THREE MORE SLEEPS!!!!!

Hello, all! I hope you don't mind I join your group . . . I was recently told I need more sewing friends, and was pointed in this direction!

I just got my embroidery machine today, so my pictures may not be that impressive . . . but it is a start! (hope this works!)

Welcome! Your first project looks great!



I've had a rather stressful start to this week. I am down to ONE thing left to be constructed (the nemo top) and a couple of shirts that need to be hemmed (too big athletic wicking shirts that I took in so that DH, who has lost a ton of weight, could wear them on our trip).

The big stressful thing was that half the people who were originally going on the trip with us will no longer be going because my DH's grandfather has become sick and is currently in the ICU and his outlook is iffy, so they are staying home to be with DH's grandma during this difficult time. As it stands right now, my family is proceeding with our trip (non-refundable tickets and dumb me didn't get traveler's insurance), but honestly my heart is not in it.

After that bombshell dropped, we also had our pet/house sitter cancel on us somewhat at the last minute and that has left us scrambling to find someplace to board our pup.

So yeah, VERY stressful week. Sorry to be a downer, but I suppose I just needed to vent. Thank you.

Sunshine

 

[cogero]

YEAH!!!

Totally love this shirt adorable.

 

[cogero]

I've had a rather stressful start to this week. I am down to ONE thing left to be constructed (the nemo top) and a couple of shirts that need to be hemmed (too big athletic wicking shirts that I took in so that DH, who has lost a ton of weight, could wear them on our trip).

The big stressful thing was that half the people who were originally going on the trip with us will no longer be going because my DH's grandfather has become sick and is currently in the ICU and his outlook is iffy, so they are staying home to be with DH's grandma during this difficult time. As it stands right now, my family is proceeding with our trip (non-refundable tickets and dumb me didn't get traveler's insurance), but honestly my heart is not in it.

After that bombshell dropped, we also had our pet/house sitter cancel on us somewhat at the last minute and that has left us scrambling to find someplace to board our pup.

So yeah, VERY stressful week. Sorry to be a downer, but I suppose I just needed to vent. Thank you.

Sunshine

Sending and prayers your way.

 

[Jen7079]

It sounds like you might be putting your bobbin in wrong. There is a little diagram right near the bobbin showing how it should go in.

And I've never played around with the tension on the bobbin thread. I was told never to touch that

Also what kind of stabilizer are you using? For towels you really should be using CutAway.

I am using stiffy by sulky as my stabilizer and a water soluable on top.

 

[miprender]

In fact...I just completed my 1st applique project! Last night I did the Jake, tonite the Scully. I think it looks a little plain but my kiddo won't mind. Maybe I will add his name or a treasure chest later. I just want him to be able to wear it tomorrow!

I think it looks adorable. Great job

Here is a question: I am still in search for Wall-E, it's become an obsession. Has anyone ever tried and had any luck or terrible-bad-don't-even-think-of-it experience with any of those "2000 Disney Patterns Embroidery CDs" I found on my ebay search? My gut is that for $10-15, it couldn't be great, but I really only want Wall-E or Eve or Buy-n-Large. I would settle for a darn green sprout or a leaf, really. (Believe me, I have looked.) So before I do something stupid and buy one of those, or worse yet feed my credit card into the sketchy Russian site, please tell me your experience, good or bad or terrible or awesome. Oh Wall-E, why must you be the red-headed-stepchild of the Disney universe? I have been trying to stay with the recommended sites suggested here, I have gotten the special access and spent a fortune on lots of other stuff, but had no luck finding Wall-E.

DivasDoodles has wall-e http://www.divasdoodles.com/shop/index.php?cPath=315_203

And I bought my first ever design from that Russian site and never had a problem. I actually even had to use my Credit Card at the time as they didn't take PP

But they are a legit company....but most of the stuff they sell is embroidery not applique.

Those are cute! I will keep my eye out for them!
Sunshine

Please do..... I can tease them that my shirts made them famous

I've had a rather stressful start to this week. I am down to ONE thing left to be constructed (the nemo top) and a couple of shirts that need to be hemmed (too big athletic wicking shirts that I took in so that DH, who has lost a ton of weight, could wear them on our trip).

The big stressful thing was that half the people who were originally going on the trip with us will no longer be going because my DH's grandfather has become sick and is currently in the ICU and his outlook is iffy, so they are staying home to be with DH's grandma during this difficult time. As it stands right now, my family is proceeding with our trip (non-refundable tickets and dumb me didn't get traveler's insurance), but honestly my heart is not in it.

After that bombshell dropped, we also had our pet/house sitter cancel on us somewhat at the last minute and that has left us scrambling to find someplace to board our pup.

So yeah, VERY stressful week. Sorry to be a downer, but I suppose I just needed to vent. Thank you.

Sunshine

It seems like something always happens before a trip. Personally I don't blame your for not cancelling. There really isn't anything that you can do anyway. Sending prayers

 

[dianemom2]

Hello all!

We are back from the most wonderful week at Disney for Tori's wish trip. I got so many compliments on the kid's outfits and it really made me happy. Even Snow White said I did a good job. LOL.

I've been writing a really detailed summary on Tori's blog (www.torigaga.com) and eventually I want to get it over here in a trip report.

Here's a quick picture:

Love the picture and glad that you had a wonderful trip!

I did make Lisa a hospital gown and my camera battery died but Judy posted these pics on her ptr and gave me permission to post them over here so you can see the gown. There is a red band at the bottom that is under the covers in the pics.

My apologies for not quoting -- everyone is doing great work. Geez Diane, I think you need to send the girls to camp more often -- you have been extremely productive!

Love the gown you made Lisa. I am sure she loved the fabric on that one!

I wish we could send the girls to camp for longer every summer. They love camp so much. My younger one begged to be allowed to go to for 5 weeks this summer but we just couldn't fit that into our budget. They must be having a great time because I've only gotten one letter from each of them and they've been there for a week and a half already. I do have several more things cut out and waiting to be sewn plus I have two outfits that I finished up for the launch on Main Street Boutiques next week.

I need a couple opinions! I bought CarlaC's stripwork jumper pattern and wated to embroider princesses along the bottom. 16 panels and I now own all 11 Lynniepinnie cuties thanks to her 50c sale (I think there's 11, if there are 12 my ? is moot point). I am going to leave every 4th panel blank with a more patterened fabric for the non-appliqued panels... but I will be one applique short. What would look cute? I was thinking Cinderella's coach (but then I was thinking of using that on the bodice, a wand, Heather's new Princess wording logo, a cutie Minnie...

I never counted how many cuties Lynnie Pinnie has so I can't answer that part. I think I'd avoid adding Minnie to the dress because she doesn't exactly go with the theme. I'd stick with the wand or a glass slipper or Belle's rose etc.

Here are a couple things I have been up to lately. I finally finished my Mickey bowling shirts I started a LONG time ago. (and a picnic quilt I started when it was still winter...) because I decided I had to finish the projects in progress before I started a bunch of new stuff...






Next I added this guy to the Tigger bowling shirts I made, still considering maybe adding something to the front, but don't want to fall into the "because I can" trap and make it too gaudy. I think it is already a very busy shirt.




And this, well, this is just a small project for no good reason because I found this little mermaid fabric in the clearance/remnants for $3 total. Will probably send it to a friend's almost-3 year old daughter since it's not quite my almost-3 year old boys' style. But hey, $3.

Love the bowling shirts that you just finished and the Tigger looks great on the other bowling shirts. I don't think you need to add anything else to them. You got a great deal on the smocked Mermaid fabric and the dress turned out very cute.

Help I need help with my Brother PE 770

I have been playing with my machine and I am trying to get the thread right. The bobbin thread is white and the upper thread is blue. when I embroider the letters are mostly white with a little bit of blue (very little) I have adjusted the bobbin thread (with a screw driver) and the upper thread up and down (with the machine display)

I am embroidering a towel if that makes any difference. I am so frustrated

First are you using the special embroidery bobbin thread? Are you using a heavy weight cut away stabilizer under your towel and a water soluble stabilizer on the top? You might need to loosen the top tension a little bit due to the thickness of the towel. I'd avoid changing the bobbin tension. It is very hard to get it back to right.

Looks great!

Here is a question: I am still in search for Wall-E, it's become an obsession. Has anyone ever tried and had any luck or terrible-bad-don't-even-think-of-it experience with any of those "2000 Disney Patterns Embroidery CDs" I found on my ebay search? My gut is that for $10-15, it couldn't be great, but I really only want Wall-E or Eve or Buy-n-Large. I would settle for a darn green sprout or a leaf, really. (Believe me, I have looked.) So before I do something stupid and buy one of those, or worse yet feed my credit card into the sketchy Russian site, please tell me your experience, good or bad or terrible or awesome. Oh Wall-E, why must you be the red-headed-stepchild of the Disney universe? I have been trying to stay with the recommended sites suggested here, I have gotten the special access and spent a fortune on lots of other stuff, but had no luck finding Wall-E.

Don't buy it. I bought one of those years ago when I first started out and the designs are terrible. They are all auto digitized which means that they don't stitch out well at all. Plus they are all fill designs and turn out very thick and heavy. What you call "bullet proof" embroidery.

The big stressful thing was that half the people who were originally going on the trip with us will no longer be going because my DH's grandfather has become sick and is currently in the ICU and his outlook is iffy, so they are staying home to be with DH's grandma during this difficult time. As it stands right now, my family is proceeding with our trip (non-refundable tickets and dumb me didn't get traveler's insurance), but honestly my heart is not in it.

After that bombshell dropped, we also had our pet/house sitter cancel on us somewhat at the last minute and that has left us scrambling to find someplace to board our pup.

So yeah, VERY stressful week. Sorry to be a downer, but I suppose I just needed to vent. Thank you.

Sunshine

I hope that things improve and that you are able to fully enjoy your trip. Sending prayers for DH's grandfather.

 

[goteamwood]

DivasDoodles has wall-e http://www.divasdoodles.com/shop/index.php?cPath=315_203

And I bought my first ever design from that Russian site and never had a problem. I actually even had to use my Credit Card at the time as they didn't take PP

But they are a legit company....but most of the stuff they sell is embroidery not applique.

That makes me feel better. I did get wall-e from
Divas but wanted more because I had a hard time getting fabric. I got a valance panel 12x50 so I figured the shirt would need something more. I'll get eve and the logo from Russia.

Love the bowling shirts that you just finished and the Tigger looks great on the other bowling shirts. I don't think you need to add anything else to them. You got a great deal on the smocked Mermaid fabric and the dress turned out very cute.


Don't buy it. I bought one of those years ago when I first started out and the designs are terrible. They are all auto digitized which means that they don't stitch out well at all. Plus they are all fill designs and turn out very thick and heavy. What you call "bullet proof" embroidery.

Thanks. I really like how the Mickey shirts finished. We have a Minnie themed 3rd birthday for some twin friends so I think they'll be perfect. Then, of course, Disney world.

Good info on the CDs. I figured they were lousy but I am desperate for some robots. I'll
Try Russia. When I requested access to bows n clothes hoping to find wall-e she replied she's never been asked for anything from that movie do evidently we are alone in our love for that dingy little robot cleaning up the human mess.

 

[pyrxtc]

I've had a rather stressful start to this week. I am down to ONE thing left to be constructed (the nemo top) and a couple of shirts that need to be hemmed (too big athletic wicking shirts that I took in so that DH, who has lost a ton of weight, could wear them on our trip).

The big stressful thing was that half the people who were originally going on the trip with us will no longer be going because my DH's grandfather has become sick and is currently in the ICU and his outlook is iffy, so they are staying home to be with DH's grandma during this difficult time. As it stands right now, my family is proceeding with our trip (non-refundable tickets and dumb me didn't get traveler's insurance), but honestly my heart is not in it.

After that bombshell dropped, we also had our pet/house sitter cancel on us somewhat at the last minute and that has left us scrambling to find someplace to board our pup.

So yeah, VERY stressful week. Sorry to be a downer, but I suppose I just needed to vent. Thank you.

Sunshine

I hope that your DH's grandfather pulls through and you can be happy on your trip.

Maybe something really magical will happen on your trip that will make all the stress worth it !

 

[campbell95]

Love the bags!!! And great find on the rope at Lowes!

Oh, I really like those!! I like the Tigger on the back, and agree more on the front would be too much.

Very cute!!

 

[pyrxtc]

Can we try something different ??

As a new sewer, I am worried about how my dresses look up close and the seams look. Can we see what your seams inside look like ? How do you finish them if you don't have a serger ? "How pretty does your sewing look ??"

 

[Amyhoff]

Can I post pictures directly from my iphone? I have some things completed that I would love to share (my facebook friends are getting tired of seeing sewing projects. )

 

[cogero]

I have a serger but will try to find one of Cs outfits from before I bought mine to show you.

I love my serger as much as I love my Embroidery Machine if not more

 

[pyrxtc]

Can I post pictures directly from my iphone? I have some things completed that I would love to share (my facebook friends are getting tired of seeing sewing projects. )

I think you have to upload them to an internet site first but we would love to see them !