Disboutiquers Part 29 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[TinkNH]

sorry if my above pic is showing up huge..ive resized it several times but its not working for me...

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Its not sewing..I painted these but I was excited about them and wanted to share...hope thats ok.

These are our costumes for MNSSHP on the 21st. DH and i will be CDA agents, DD10 is Sully, DS4 is Mike and DD4 is Boo

10 more sleeps

SO CUTE and creative!!!

 

[aboveH20]

I just finished reading a fascinating book called The Clarks of Cooperstown by Nicholas Fox Weber. Edward Clark was business partner of Singer, and boy did I learn a lot about him. Let's see how well you know your Singer!


1. What was Singer's first name?

a. Jacob
b. Charles
c. Nicholas
d. Isaac

2. In what year was Singer born?

a. 1811
b. 1821
c. 1831
d. 1841

3. Near what American city was Singer born?

a. Rochester, NY
b. Sacramento, CA
c. Richmonmd, VA
d. Pittsburgh, PA

4. What was his earliest occupation?

a. tavern keeper
b. apprentice tailor
c. deck hand
d. apprentice machinist

5. How many children did he father?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 24
d. None

6. What did he get his first patent for?

a. wheat separating machine
b. rock drilling machine
c. rifle safety clasp
d. sewing machine

7. What was his avocational interest?

a. patronizing taverns
b. rodeo riding
c. Shapespearian acting
d. wine making

8. What did he do with the money he got from his first patent?

a. buy a hotel with tavern
b. invest in a horse stable
c. start an acting troupe
d. purchase a vineyard

9. To what group did the Singer company offer half price sewing machines?

a. civil war veterans
b. civil war widows
c. new American citizens
d. ministers' wives

10. What markering idea was originally Singer's?

a. installment plan
b. buy one get one free
c. layaway
d. free dining

Bonus: What was the original name of Singer's sewing machine company?

a. Minnie Mouse Sewing Machine Company
b. Martha Washington Sewing Machine Company
c. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company
d. Queen Victoria Sewing Machine Company

Okay, boys and girls, time's up. Put your pencils down and change papers with your neighbor and we'll correct them.

1. d. Isaac Merritt Singer

2. a. 1811

3. a. He was born in Pittstown, near Rochester, NY

4. d. apprentice machinist

5. c. 24 (not all by the same woman/wife, not always married )

6. b. rock drilling machine

7. c. Shakespearing acting! Who knew??!

8. c. He started an acting troupe, the Merritt Players.

9. d. Minister's wives, in hopes they would get their sewing groups interested.

10. a. Times were tough but using the installment plan many women could afford machines.

Bonus: C. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company, because at the time the Swedish singer was very popular in America.

How'd you do?

Essay question: What's the difference between a ruffler foot and a gathering foot?

 

[dianemom2]

Thanks everyone for your tips on my embroidery machine woes. I tried adjusting the tension, different threads, etc. and it is still doing it. Hoping to pay a visit to the local shop before I have to send it in... bummed.

Another unrelated question, does anyone know if anyone offers the loopy shirt accents on Jessie's shirt as an embroidery file? I would love to be able to just embroider it, rather than hand-attach some sort of loopy embellishment if I don't need to... man this embroidery machine has made me lazy. I looked at all the "usual" places, I found some Woody and Buzz shirt components, no Jessie.

Sorry that you are still have trouble with your embroidery machine. Just make sure you don't get past when you can return the machine in case you need to.

Most people just buy some red rickrack or some red cording to make the swirl on Jessie's shirt. I don't know that I've ever seen it as an embroidery file.

Its not sewing..I painted these but I was excited about them and wanted to share...hope thats ok.

These are our costumes for MNSSHP on the 21st. DH and i will be CDA agents, DD10 is Sully, DS4 is Mike and DD4 is Boo

I took out the picture because it was so big but I love your costumes. That is a movie that I think it just adorable! My dd and her bestie are thinking of being Mike and Sully for Halloween. I'm going to show her your shirts.

Okay, boys and girls, time's up. Put your pencils down and change papers with your neighbor and we'll correct them.

1. d. Isaac Merritt Singer

2. a. 1811

3. a. He was born in Pittstown, near Rochester, NY

4. d. apprentice machinist

5. c. 24 (not all by the same woman/wife, not always married )

6. b. rock drilling machine

7. c. Shakespearing acting! Who knew??!

8. c. He started an acting troupe, the Merritt Players.

9. d. Minister's wives, in hopes they would get their sewing groups interested.

10. a. Times were tough but using the installment plan many women could afford machines.

Bonus: C. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company, because at the time the Swedish singer was very popular in America.

How'd you do?

Essay question: What's the difference between a ruffler foot and a gathering foot?

I would have flunked this test! Even though I did watch a very interesting segment on Modern Marvels about the sewing machine and its history. Sounds like an interesting book!

I am skipping the essay question since I already failed the test anyhow.


Enabler Alert

Fabric Outlet on FB has some really cute double sided quilted fabric for $6.50 per yard today. It is definitely girly colored and patterned. I was just looking at some quilted fabric at Joanns today and it was $20 per yard so that is a good deal!

 

[alliesmommy]

Has anyone made one? Can I see pics?

I want to make a costume for Allie for Pirate night on our upcoming Magic cruise, but I can't find any patterns that I like. I'm thinking I might have to figure it out on my own.

TIA!

 

[ncmomof2]

Too much cuteness! What patterns did you use for these dresses? I LOVE them!

Thanks!

The cinderella is a Miley, which is an e-file by Tuci from Fairytale Frocks and Lollypops. The other two are farbenmix, the ventura and the willemientje.

 

[billwendy]

Does anyone think they might be able to figure out Jedi robes for Noah's big give?????

Web address of Trip Report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2896404

Noah and his siblings are going to DISNEY WORLD!!!!

 

[miprender]

She e-mailed back that it is fixed now and her tester didn't mention it to her. I was kind of expecting her to offer me a free design or something for my trouble, but no such luck. It is only the second thing I have done by her but I think Amy used some of her designs for shirts she made and they were OK. My first design by her stitched out OK, but I think I need to nag HeatherSue about doing some cat designs!

I buy from Marathon and have had no issues. I have also used Floriani without problems (I think it's top of the line) and agree that Sulky is problematic.

Glad she emailed you back but I think she should have offered you a free design! I love Heather's design because I know I won't ever have that problem.

I've not tried Marathon since my machines are so fussy I am scared to try anything else now.

TWO QUESTIONS:

1. I know some of you use a backing to put over your embroidered designs so they don't itch. I use Floriani stabilzer which softens nicely, but am making some gifts for Judy's family and Lisa has really sensitive skin so what do I buy?
I think Floriani makes Dream Weave and isn't there something called Tender Touch??? Would Joann's have it? Which is the best one to use? Is there anything better?

I only use the Dreamweave but I have to buy it from my sewing center .

kgleine

That is really cute for just having "thrown" it together.

I finished my daughter's Cinderella dress that the mice made. I am including a picture of the dress, but there is also a white underskirt that I still have to put the waist in. I made it removable so that she can wear the entire dress to our 1900 Park Fare ADR, but she can take off the underskirt when we head back to MK for the evening. It will still be hot.

We leave in 9 days!! Almost all my sewing is completed! Woohoo!!

It came out adorable!

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed.

I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

I am really OCD when it comes to packing the clothes. Since you are flying and have no control what other people put in their luggage I put all my customs in the Travel Space Saver bags. It will keep them safe and they really don't wrinkle that much.

In 2010 we flew to Disney with friends, all our luggage went together but unfortunately their luggage got the brunt of someone who packed some kind of fish oil in their bags The had to wash all their clothes before they could even wear them. After dodging that bullet I swore I wouldn't take any chances.

Now I'm looking for some help... I'm ready to upgrade both my embroidery machine (currently Brother PE-750D) and sewing machine (currently Brother CS6000i).

QUESTIONS:

1) Recommendations for an embroidery-only machine with at least a 6x10" field? What do you like/not like about your machine? Various price points welcome, but I don't anticipate spending more than $2500-3000.


Thank you!

I think it will be hard to find anything in a 6x10 for that price. Believe me I have been trying. Though I was able to get a used machine for $1700. It is the Innovis 1500D and goes up to 6x10 and I just love it.

Like Diane mentioned maybe hold out for the new Dreamweaver series though I heard that the embroidery machine is going to be around $4500

Spent my whole day today, 8 am until 20 minutes ago, trying to put together my Merida dress. I got some pics on my phone of what I have now but they are not that great. here is what I have so far.....

Looks amazing so far. Can't wait to see it all finished.

HA HA HA! Silly kids. Glad they all felt better just in time for their first day back.

Sunshine

Can you tell they just love school

So we are leaving for Disney in three days Yeah! I finally have some pictures to post. Our computer died earlier in the summer so I had no way of transfering my photos. I did post of facebook but could not get on here. SO here are two:

I made 15 total dresses for my two girls. I made BS a copy of LS birthday dress. Here it is, I think I posted it before...

Everything is amazing. I haven't seen you post in a long time but I remember you posting last year

These are our costumes for MNSSHP on the 21st. DH and i will be CDA agents, DD10 is Sully, DS4 is Mike and DD4 is Boo

10 more sleeps

Only 10 more sleeps..... And those are just too cute. Love that costume idea. I will be bugging you for details when you get back. We are going the 5th of October and I can't wait.

I just finished reading a fascinating book called The Clarks of Cooperstown by Nicholas Fox Weber. Edward Clark was business partner of Singer, and boy did I learn a lot about him. Let's see how well you know your Singer!


1. What was Singer's first name?

a. Jacob
b. Charles
c. Nicholas
d. Isaac

2. In what year was Singer born?

a. 1811
b. 1821
c. 1831
d. 1841

3. Near what American city was Singer born?

a. Rochester, NY
b. Sacramento, CA
c. Richmonmd, VA
d. Pittsburgh, PA

4. What was his earliest occupation?

a. tavern keeper
b. apprentice tailor
c. deck hand
d. apprentice machinist

5. How many children did he father?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 24
d. None

6. What did he get his first patent for?

a. wheat separating machine
b. rock drilling machine
c. rifle safety clasp
d. sewing machine

7. What was his avocational interest?

a. patronizing taverns
b. rodeo riding
c. Shapespearian acting
d. wine making

8. What did he do with the money he got from his first patent?

a. buy a hotel with tavern
b. invest in a horse stable
c. start an acting troupe
d. purchase a vineyard

9. To what group did the Singer company offer half price sewing machines?

a. civil war veterans
b. civil war widows
c. new American citizens
d. ministers' wives

10. What markering idea was originally Singer's?

a. installment plan
b. buy one get one free
c. layaway
d. free dining

Bonus: What was the original name of Singer's sewing machine company?

a. Minnie Mouse Sewing Machine Company
b. Martha Washington Sewing Machine Company
c. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company
d. Queen Victoria Sewing Machine Company



Okay, boys and girls, time's up. Put your pencils down and change papers with your neighbor and we'll correct them.

1. d. Isaac Merritt Singer

2. a. 1811

3. a. He was born in Pittstown, near Rochester, NY

4. d. apprentice machinist

5. c. 24 (not all by the same woman/wife, not always married )

6. b. rock drilling machine

7. c. Shakespearing acting! Who knew??!

8. c. He started an acting troupe, the Merritt Players.

9. d. Minister's wives, in hopes they would get their sewing groups interested.

10. a. Times were tough but using the installment plan many women could afford machines.

Bonus: C. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company, because at the time the Swedish singer was very popular in America.

How'd you do?

Essay question: What's the difference between a ruffler foot and a gathering foot?

Yikes I failed.... but the company I work for the original owner in the 1900 manufactured his own sewing machine among other inventions he did. We have it on display in hallway.

 

[PurpleEars]

So we are leaving for Disney in three days Yeah! I finally have some pictures to post. Our computer died earlier in the summer so I had no way of transfering my photos. I did post of facebook but could not get on here. SO here are two:

I made 15 total dresses for my two girls. I made BS a copy of LS birthday dress. Here it is, I think I posted it before...

Great job on the dresses. I really like how you added the mice to the Cinderella dress. Very cute!

How exciting! I know you've been thinking about it for a while now. I am sure you will like getting something with a bigger embroidery field than you've had in the past. I like the idea of the new Brother machine being embroidery only because I never use my Ellageo to sew on. I am lucky to have enough room to have 3 machines set up all the time. I have the serger, the Ellageo (for embroidery) and the Brother for sewing.

That's the set up I'd like as well (I actually had that set up before my sewing machine had enough and decided to quit on me). I am very excited about being able to look at a new machine and DH basically told me to get one with as large an embroidery field as I'd reasonably use. We will need some time to save up for it but at least we can set a goal now.

Its not sewing..I painted these but I was excited about them and wanted to share...hope thats ok.

These are our costumes for MNSSHP on the 21st. DH and i will be CDA agents, DD10 is Sully, DS4 is Mike and DD4 is Boo

10 more sleeps

Very cute! I would suggest going to the Monsters Inc Laugh Floor with those outfits. I imagine the Monsters would LOVE it!

I just finished reading a fascinating book called The Clarks of Cooperstown by Nicholas Fox Weber. Edward Clark was business partner of Singer, and boy did I learn a lot about him. Let's see how well you know your Singer!


1. What was Singer's first name?

a. Jacob
b. Charles
c. Nicholas
d. Isaac

2. In what year was Singer born?

a. 1811
b. 1821
c. 1831
d. 1841

3. Near what American city was Singer born?

a. Rochester, NY
b. Sacramento, CA
c. Richmonmd, VA
d. Pittsburgh, PA

4. What was his earliest occupation?

a. tavern keeper
b. apprentice tailor
c. deck hand
d. apprentice machinist

5. How many children did he father?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 24
d. None

6. What did he get his first patent for?

a. wheat separating machine
b. rock drilling machine
c. rifle safety clasp
d. sewing machine

7. What was his avocational interest?

a. patronizing taverns
b. rodeo riding
c. Shapespearian acting
d. wine making

8. What did he do with the money he got from his first patent?

a. buy a hotel with tavern
b. invest in a horse stable
c. start an acting troupe
d. purchase a vineyard

9. To what group did the Singer company offer half price sewing machines?

a. civil war veterans
b. civil war widows
c. new American citizens
d. ministers' wives

10. What markering idea was originally Singer's?

a. installment plan
b. buy one get one free
c. layaway
d. free dining

Bonus: What was the original name of Singer's sewing machine company?

a. Minnie Mouse Sewing Machine Company
b. Martha Washington Sewing Machine Company
c. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company
d. Queen Victoria Sewing Machine Company

Okay, boys and girls, time's up. Put your pencils down and change papers with your neighbor and we'll correct them.

1. d. Isaac Merritt Singer

2. a. 1811

3. a. He was born in Pittstown, near Rochester, NY

4. d. apprentice machinist

5. c. 24 (not all by the same woman/wife, not always married )

6. b. rock drilling machine

7. c. Shakespearing acting! Who knew??!

8. c. He started an acting troupe, the Merritt Players.

9. d. Minister's wives, in hopes they would get their sewing groups interested.

10. a. Times were tough but using the installment plan many women could afford machines.

Bonus: C. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company, because at the time the Swedish singer was very popular in America.

How'd you do?

Essay question: What's the difference between a ruffler foot and a gathering foot?

Well, I failed the quiz. However, I have a simple answer to your essay question: The price tag. A ruffler foot is approximately 3 times the cost of a gathering foot.

 

[pyrxtc]

Well, everything is looking great. TinkNH, I love the painted shirts. Monster's Inc Laugh floor will love them too !

No sewing for me today. Going out to lunch for my birthday with a friend and then I'm just too mad at my machine for not working to pull out my mother's to finish my dress today.

I was trying to hem the sleeve edges last night and the thread kept bunching up under the plate, 4 times, last time I lowered the feed dogs so I could cut it easier and now they won't go back up for anything. Really ticking me off. I can't see in there to see if there is something underneath them. They are moving just fine, just won't come back up so I can use them. I'm really, really mad !!

 

[dianemom2]

That's the set up I'd like as well (I actually had that set up before my sewing machine had enough and decided to quit on me). I am very excited about being able to look at a new machine and DH basically told me to get one with as large an embroidery field as I'd reasonably use. We will need some time to save up for it but at least we can set a goal now.

When I took my Ellageo in for servicing yesterday I asked about the new machine. They said that they won't have one in for people to look at for another couple of weeks. She said that she thought it would be priced at $6995 but they would sell for $4995. That seems awfully high for an embroidery only machine. I could easily buy a very nice combo machine for that price!

 

[VBAndrea]

Question:For those who order thread from Marathon Thread, how long does it take to arrive? Thanks!!

It really varies. My first order arrived in two or three days. My second order took closer to 8 days or so and my last order was somewhere in between. They never send a tracking # either.

Spent my whole day today, 8 am until 20 minutes ago, trying to put together my Merida dress. I got some pics on my phone of what I have now but they are not that great. here is what I have so far.....

I still have to do the sleeves and add the gold along the bottom but am having a hard time trying to figure out exactly how to do it. I have a strip of gold that is 8 inches tall that needs to start 9 inches above where the dress is now because it is slightly too long on me already. (I cut 6 inches off the bottom already from the pattern.) I wish I had a IRLF who could help me. Also, the top of the sleeves fall too far outside to my shoulder so I have to fix that too.

It's looking good so far! I don't really do commercial patterns. I did buy one for my kids last year for Halloween for Sgt Pepper's but I had to buy a men's size Military jacket b/c that's all they had. I just used it for an idea to draft a kid's sized pattern and it worked great -- and then I just sewed it the way I wanted to without following the pattern instructions. So I totally butchered it from what the pattern had, but for 99¢ it helped me draft the lines I needed. I hope yours comes together well.

So we are leaving for Disney in three days Yeah! I finally have some pictures to post. Our computer died earlier in the summer so I had no way of transfering my photos. I did post of facebook but could not get on here. SO here are two:

Beautiful dresses! I love the piping accent on the Minnie dress. Your girls are so pretty as always

Its not sewing..I painted these but I was excited about them and wanted to share...hope thats ok.

These are our costumes for MNSSHP on the 21st. DH and i will be CDA agents, DD10 is Sully, DS4 is Mike and DD4 is Boo

10 more sleeps

Those are awesome!!!! What a great costume idea. I hope we get pics when you return form your trip.

I just finished reading a fascinating book called The Clarks of Cooperstown by Nicholas Fox Weber. Edward Clark was business partner of Singer, and boy did I learn a lot about him. Let's see how well you know your Singer!


How'd you do?

Essay question: What's the difference between a ruffler foot and a gathering foot?

I got a 100% (you count the wrong answers as correct, right?)

24 children with various partners may seem like a lot, but if you compare it to Ginger it's really nothing.

I can't believe "Free Dining" wasn't the incentive. Explains why Walt is wealthier than Isaac.

Has anyone made one? Can I see pics?

I want to make a costume for Allie for Pirate night on our upcoming Magic cruise, but I can't find any patterns that I like. I'm thinking I might have to figure it out on my own.

TIA!

I made a pirate themed outfit, but not a costume. Did you look in the photo account? Oor just do a google image search and design your own.

I only use the Dreamweave but I have to buy it from my sewing center .

In 2010 we flew to Disney with friends, all our luggage went together but unfortunately their luggage got the brunt of someone who packed some kind of fish oil in their bags The had to wash all their clothes before they could even wear them. After dodging that bullet I swore I wouldn't take any chances.

I am sure my sew vac would have the dream weave, but I went with the Tender Touch like Diane suggested since I had a coupon. I haven't opened it yet but am ironing it on today so I can get my package in the mail!

Eeks on the fish smell!!!! That is disgusting!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

I just finished reading a fascinating book called The Clarks of Cooperstown by Nicholas Fox Weber. Edward Clark was business partner of Singer, and boy did I learn a lot about him. Let's see how well you know your Singer!


1. What was Singer's first name?

a. Jacob
b. Charles
c. Nicholas
d. Isaac

2. In what year was Singer born?

a. 1811
b. 1821
c. 1831
d. 1841

3. Near what American city was Singer born?

a. Rochester, NY
b. Sacramento, CA
c. Richmonmd, VA
d. Pittsburgh, PA

4. What was his earliest occupation?

a. tavern keeper
b. apprentice tailor
c. deck hand
d. apprentice machinist

5. How many children did he father?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 24
d. None

6. What did he get his first patent for?

a. wheat separating machine
b. rock drilling machine
c. rifle safety clasp
d. sewing machine

7. What was his avocational interest?

a. patronizing taverns
b. rodeo riding
c. Shapespearian acting
d. wine making

8. What did he do with the money he got from his first patent?

a. buy a hotel with tavern
b. invest in a horse stable
c. start an acting troupe
d. purchase a vineyard

9. To what group did the Singer company offer half price sewing machines?

a. civil war veterans
b. civil war widows
c. new American citizens
d. ministers' wives

10. What markering idea was originally Singer's?

a. installment plan
b. buy one get one free
c. layaway
d. free dining

Bonus: What was the original name of Singer's sewing machine company?

a. Minnie Mouse Sewing Machine Company
b. Martha Washington Sewing Machine Company
c. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company
d. Queen Victoria Sewing Machine Company

Okay, boys and girls, time's up. Put your pencils down and change papers with your neighbor and we'll correct them.

1. d. Isaac Merritt Singer

2. a. 1811

3. a. He was born in Pittstown, near Rochester, NY

4. d. apprentice machinist

5. c. 24 (not all by the same woman/wife, not always married )

6. b. rock drilling machine

7. c. Shakespearing acting! Who knew??!

8. c. He started an acting troupe, the Merritt Players.

9. d. Minister's wives, in hopes they would get their sewing groups interested.

10. a. Times were tough but using the installment plan many women could afford machines.

Bonus: C. Jenny Lind Sewing Machine Company, because at the time the Swedish singer was very popular in America.

How'd you do?

Essay question: What's the difference between a ruffler foot and a gathering foot?

HOW fun!!! I'm terribly fascinated with vintage and antique machines and Singer. I'm going to have to look into this book!

#2 - Now I must be wrong on this one, I always thought Singer was born in 1851...hence the 1951 Centennial Featherweights...they were in celebration of 100 years of operation?

 

[BorkBorkBork]

So we are leaving for Disney in three days Yeah! I finally have some pictures to post. Our computer died earlier in the summer so I had no way of transfering my photos. I did post of facebook but could not get on here. SO here are two:

I made 15 total dresses for my two girls. I made BS a copy of LS birthday dress. Here it is, I think I posted it before...

Beautiful clothes & girls! Have a wonderful trip!

Its not sewing..I painted these but I was excited about them and wanted to share...hope thats ok.

These are our costumes for MNSSHP on the 21st. DH and i will be CDA agents, DD10 is Sully, DS4 is Mike and DD4 is Boo

10 more sleeps

I love those! What a great idea to do the CDA too. You guys are going to get such great pictures. Have a fantastic trip!!

 

[peachygreen]

Button Question

I found these adorable buttons yesterday and I had to get them for the girls Giraffe Mickey Dresses for AK.


upload by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I am doing a jumper using the bodice of a simply sweet, the skirt is a gored circle skirt and I can't decide between doing straight straps with buttons or elastic straps.

Can I use these buttons as functional buttons to hold the jumper up or are they really more decorative and I should just sew them on in the button position and do elastic straps?

If they can be functional how do you size the button hole? I have only ever used round buttons before but I couldn't say no to these.

 

[TinkNH]

Button Question

I found these adorable buttons yesterday and I had to get them for the girls Giraffe Mickey Dresses for AK.


upload by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I am doing a jumper using the bodice of a simply sweet, the skirt is a gored circle skirt and I can't decide between doing straight straps with buttons or elastic straps.

Can I use these buttons as functional buttons to hold the jumper up or are they really more decorative and I should just sew them on in the button position and do elastic straps?

If they can be functional how do you size the button hole? I have only ever used round buttons before but I couldn't say no to these.

I have no idea how one would use those as functional buttons...but then I am a sewing noob... They are so adorable...I would just use them decoratively.

Delta is causing me some undue stress this morning, as they did not give us seat assignments for our flight and when I called was told I can try Sat and MAY be able to get SOME of my family together. Seriously I am flying with kids..they need to be with at least 1 parent. you can split us into 2 groups and put us on opposite ends, but there needs to be one parent with each kid
I shoulda stuck with jetBlue...

 

[VBAndrea]

Button Question

I found these adorable buttons yesterday and I had to get them for the girls Giraffe Mickey Dresses for AK.


upload by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I am doing a jumper using the bodice of a simply sweet, the skirt is a gored circle skirt and I can't decide between doing straight straps with buttons or elastic straps.

Can I use these buttons as functional buttons to hold the jumper up or are they really more decorative and I should just sew them on in the button position and do elastic straps?

If they can be functional how do you size the button hole? I have only ever used round buttons before but I couldn't say no to these.

I used those for an AK outfit (though I think my dd picked zebra and elephant) and what I did was use a snap for the strap and then sewed those on as decorative.

I have no idea how one would use those as functional buttons...but then I am a sewing noob... They are so adorable...I would just use them decoratively.

Delta is causing me some undue stress this morning, as they did not give us seat assignments for our flight and when I called was told I can try Sat and MAY be able to get SOME of my family together. Seriously I am flying with kids..they need to be with at least 1 parent. you can split us into 2 groups and put us on opposite ends, but there needs to be one parent with each kid
I shoulda stuck with jetBlue...

Once you get there they will make sure you are seated with your kids. But I totally understand your frustration -- wouldn't it be simpler to just take care of it now and assign you seats?! I used to enjoy flying but I can't stand it anymore. I will now drive over flying anytime.

 

[starann]

Nt sure if this helps anyone but Joann's is having an online sale on some sewing and embriodery machines......if you go thru ebates you get 4 or 5% cash back as well!

 

[dianemom2]

Button Question

I found these adorable buttons yesterday and I had to get them for the girls Giraffe Mickey Dresses for AK.


upload by peachygreen2010, on Flickr


If they can be functional how do you size the button hole? I have only ever used round buttons before but I couldn't say no to these.

Yes you can use them as functional buttons. I just made a jumper and used similar buttons that were zebras. You want to make the buttonhole to fit the body/legs of the giraffe. Then when you put the button through the hole, put the head and neck in first. The rest of the button will slip easily through the hole. Or you could just do the elastic straps and sew these on for decorations.

Here is what I made today. My embroidery machine is still in the shop for its tune up so I couldn't do any appliques on it.

 

[peachygreen]

Yes you can use them as functional buttons. I just made a jumper and used similar buttons that were zebras. You want to make the buttonhole to fit the body/legs of the giraffe. Then when you put the button through the hole, put the head and neck in first. The rest of the button will slip easily through the hole. Or you could just do the elastic straps and sew these on for decorations.

Here is what I made today. My embroidery machine is still in the shop for its tune up so I couldn't do any appliques on it.

Thanks - I think I might make a test button hole first. I'll set the size based on the width not the height.

Love the dress. What are you planning to applique on it?