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

[GlassSlippers]

Don't you hate it when your kids tell you last minute they need something? My 15 yo needs a Christian t-shirt for tomorrow's field trip, or she has to wear her school uniform. (oh, the horror!). Lucky for her there's a Michael's 5 miles away, so her big sister drove her there to buy a shirt, while I worked out this design. It all came from my machine's pre-loaded designs, and she got a crash course in hooping stabilizer and floating a shirt. She also got the chore of trimming threads when it was all done. This is how it turned out...pretty good for a rush job done by a novice and a one handed mom I think!...I had carpal tunnel surgery an I'm in a cast halfway to my elbow, for those not on FB

That's really cute! I'd like one just like it.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Just wanted to say thanks for the velcro advice and see if my new signature worked. I got tired of typing it out every time.

 

[nowellsl]

I usually zigzag stitch my Velcro, catching the smoother edge and just over it, if that makes sense, the short ends are a little harder because theres no way to avoid the loops though. CarlaC's directions recommend using that wash away Wonder tape. That way you have a smooth area without pins to deal with.

I thing the doll is a great idea for BG...especially if you make a custom outfit for it to match, or even princessy!

I zigzag it too! I buy the stick on kind so it doesn't move around.

 

[sewmess]

Just wanted to say thanks for the velcro advice and see if my new signature worked. I got tired of typing it out every time.

I may appropriate some of your signature for certain emails.

"Electrons mildly inconvenienced." Science humor.

 

[dianemom2]

I hate working with minky. I made some things for my great niece with minky. The small one wasn't too bad--the bigger one

As I said earlier, I think I will continue to steer clear of working with minky. Since I don't know anybody having a baby right now, that should be very easy.

In the time it is taking me to make a decision about what machine to get another came available. It is a Innovis 2500D. It's waaaaayyyy cheaper and I'm thinking about getting it.

If business takes off we'll get a 6 (or more) needle machine down the road. So maybe I should get the 2500D to see how it goes?

Soooo confused!

The 2500D should be a wonderful machine to start out on. It doesn't do a few of the things that the other machine would do, but if you are looking at it as something that you may possibly upgrade in a reasonable amount of time, I would buy the less expensive machine until you're sure your investment will pay off.

Thanks for the birthday wishes! It was funny to see Gracie pop up on there but I know that Sandi does a lot of reviews. I am enjoying reading the pattern reviews and I've gotten a couple of very helpful tips from reading previous reviews.

Happy belated birthday Diane.

Thanks!

I like these ideas I like the shoe rack one for those smaller ones. I can't seem to toss anything away...

I use one of those over the door shoe storage racks for my serger thread cones. Each pocket holds 4 cones perfectly and it keeps them out of the way!

We leave for Alaska on Sept 14. Three weeks from today.

You are going to love Alaska in Sept. That's the same week that we went. The colors on the trees were beautiful and as a nice bonus all the tourist/souvenir stores were having 75% and 80% off sales to get rid of their merchandise because that mid-September date is usually one of the last trips of the season. Another bonus about going in Sept. is the aurora borealis (did I spell that right????) is more active and we had a couple of nights where we got a good view of it up in Fairbanks. Are you going that far north? We've talked several times about going back again but we need to get past the bat mitzvah and get some more $$$$ into college savings accounts first. Have a wonderful, wonderful trip!!!!

 

[VBAndrea]

Don't you hate it when your kids tell you last minute they need something? My 15 yo needs a Christian t-shirt for tomorrow's field trip, or she has to wear her school uniform. (oh, the horror!). Lucky for her there's a Michael's 5 miles away, so her big sister drove her there to buy a shirt, while I worked out this design. It all came from my machine's pre-loaded designs, and she got a crash course in hooping stabilizer and floating a shirt. She also got the chore of trimming threads when it was all done. This is how it turned out...pretty good for a rush job done by a novice and a one handed mom I think!...I had carpal tunnel surgery an I'm in a cast halfway to my elbow, for those not on FB

That was so kind of you to rescue your dd form having to wear her uniform. It turned out fabulous and I really like the green color of the shirt.

Yup, he's in Santa Barbara. If there are any millionaires reading this board whose second or third or fourth house is in Santa Barbara and they'd like a conscientious college student to house sit for them, PM me.

Could not he have gone to RI?????

As I said earlier, I think I will continue to steer clear of working with minky. Since I don't know anybody having a baby right now, that should be very easy.

But minky would make the greatest kitty cat or doggie applique -- someone on here once did one and it was adorable.

 

[Piper]

I am thinking about putting minky on the arm part of my forearm crutch. I have some gray and what is on there now is getting pretty worn out. It has been on there for about 3 years. I have to hand sew it so it shouldn't be quite as difficult as doing a large blanket! It should feel so soft and comfortable on my arm!

 

[GlassSlippers]

The Mr. Is going on a quick business trip to Orlando in a little less than 2 weeks and I might get to go along! . . He has to do some preparatory work on line and then he gets the particulars regarding the hotel and whatnot, but he thinks it will be either the Hyatt that's right inside the airport or the Swolphin! I'd prefer the Swolphin for obvious reasons, but I looked up the city bus web site and route 111 goes to Downtown Disney and the T&TC...for $2 each way! A shuttle or cab is pretty spendy! I'd have 2 days to toodle around doing whatever I want! I'm getting way ahead of myself though. I have to check the schedule at work and see if I can get the time off one way or another. Then I have to see if someone can babysit the dog. If this works out is anyone going to be in WDW on September 5th and 6th? It might be the 6th and 7th. Anyway, I'll know for sure soon. Y'all are the only ones I could tell about this right now. I'm absurdly excited over a big fat "maybe" and I knew you'd be the only ones who didn't think I was insane.

type atcha later!

 

[GlassSlippers]

I may appropriate some of your signature for certain emails.

"Electrons mildly inconvenienced." Science humor.

Smart-people jokes crack me up. I know guys who used "pi" or the infinity symbol as the number on their pinewood derby cars back when they were boy scouts.

 

[pyrxtc]

TinkerbellMom --- great job on the shirt.

I know I missed a bunch of stuff but everything is looking so good. Can't wait to see what is being made already for the new launch. I love looking at those inspirations.

I've been sewing today as well. I made a skirt and modified a t-shirt for my friend's daughter. I'll actually have something I made worn by someone soon instead of waiting a year or more.

here is the skirt, the flowers are pinned to the bottom to see how they look. I am waiting on friends daughter to come over so I can hem it where they want it and then add the flowers as planned or not. It's Simplicity 2242 version B. I'll have better pics once she has it on and it's done of the whole outfit.

Since I still had time today, I decided to finally use my DD15's old shirt and make a girl's dress out of it. I slimmed it down the sides quite a bit so it was more fitted. I used my ruffler foot to do the skirt instead of the zig-zag gather method I usually do. I'll have to get used to it so I can make the fabric gather right to the size I need. It worked great though, until I bent my needle somehow.

It's a little bright but I'm not used to my phone yet and it's dark in this room.

The question I want to ask everyone.... honest answers please....

Do you actually change your needle after every project ?

I know you are supposed to, all the books say so, but do you really ? How often do you if not after each project ??

 

[pyrxtc]

The Mr. Is going on a quick business trip to Orlando in a little less than 2 weeks and I might get to go along! . . He has to do some preparatory work on line and then he gets the particulars regarding the hotel and whatnot, but he thinks it will be either the Hyatt that's right inside the airport or the Swolphin! I'd prefer the Swolphin for obvious reasons, but I looked up the city bus web site and route 111 goes to Downtown Disney and the T&TC...for $2 each way! A shuttle or cab is pretty spendy! I'd have 2 days to toodle around doing whatever I want! I'm getting way ahead of myself though. I have to check the schedule at work and see if I can get the time off one way or another. Then I have to see if someone can babysit the dog. If this works out is anyone going to be in WDW on September 5th and 6th? It might be the 6th and 7th. Anyway, I'll know for sure soon. Y'all are the only ones I could tell about this right now. I'm absurdly excited over a big fat "maybe" and I knew you'd be the only ones who didn't think I was insane.

type atcha later!

I hope you get to go ! Celebrate my birthday there for me will ya ? It's on the 6th.

 

[TinkNH]

I only change my needle when it gets dull, bent, or broken. As soon as I start having some trouble sewing I know its time to change it..but every project....nope.

 

[PrincessMickey]

The Mr. Is going on a quick business trip to Orlando in a little less than 2 weeks and I might get to go along! . . He has to do some preparatory work on line and then he gets the particulars regarding the hotel and whatnot, but he thinks it will be either the Hyatt that's right inside the airport or the Swolphin! I'd prefer the Swolphin for obvious reasons, but I looked up the city bus web site and route 111 goes to Downtown Disney and the T&TC...for $2 each way! A shuttle or cab is pretty spendy! I'd have 2 days to toodle around doing whatever I want! I'm getting way ahead of myself though. I have to check the schedule at work and see if I can get the time off one way or another. Then I have to see if someone can babysit the dog. If this works out is anyone going to be in WDW on September 5th and 6th? It might be the 6th and 7th. Anyway, I'll know for sure soon. Y'all are the only ones I could tell about this right now. I'm absurdly excited over a big fat "maybe" and I knew you'd be the only ones who didn't think I was insane.

type atcha later!

Hope you get to go, sounds like fun to me!

TinkerbellMom --- great job on the shirt.

I know I missed a bunch of stuff but everything is looking so good. Can't wait to see what is being made already for the new launch. I love looking at those inspirations.

I've been sewing today as well. I made a skirt and modified a t-shirt for my friend's daughter. I'll actually have something I made worn by someone soon instead of waiting a year or more.

here is the skirt, the flowers are pinned to the bottom to see how they look. I am waiting on friends daughter to come over so I can hem it where they want it and then add the flowers as planned or not. It's Simplicity 2242 version B. I'll have better pics once she has it on and it's done of the whole outfit.

Since I still had time today, I decided to finally use my DD15's old shirt and make a girl's dress out of it. I slimmed it down the sides quite a bit so it was more fitted. I used my ruffler foot to do the skirt instead of the zig-zag gather method I usually do. I'll have to get used to it so I can make the fabric gather right to the size I need. It worked great though, until I bent my needle somehow.

It's a little bright but I'm not used to my phone yet and it's dark in this room.

The question I want to ask everyone.... honest answers please....

Do you actually change your needle after every project ?

I know you are supposed to, all the books say so, but do you really ? How often do you if not after each project ??

Love the skirt! Good job on the dress too! I don't change my needles as often as I should. When I start having issues I change it, definately not after every project.

 

[tpettie]

QuestonWhen you use a gathering foot or a ruffler how do you make sure it gathers to match the length of the fabric your attaching it to?

 

[SallyfromDE]

QuestonWhen you use a gathering foot or a ruffler how do you make sure it gathers to match the length of the fabric your attaching it to?

This might help:

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/free-the-ruffler-unruffled.htm

I haven't had the chance lately to play around with it. I can do it the long way by make pleats, then do a base stitch and pull it up to fit.

 

[tpettie]

QuestonWhen you use a gathering foot or a ruffler how do you make sure it gathers to match the length of the fabric your attaching it to?

next questionit is of value to have both or is just a ruffle foot enough for all things ??

 

[pyrxtc]

I tried to figure out the gathering foot yesterday but it didn't do anything other than sew a straight line.

 

[sewmess]

The question I want to ask everyone.... honest answers please....

Do you actually change your needle after every project ?

I know you are supposed to, all the books say so, but do you really ? How often do you if not after each project ??

I always forget to change the needle and in the middle of fighting with a knit I'll realize I don't have the right needle and get a little bad-wordy with myself.

I usually remember about 10 projects in and then swear that I won't go as long next time.

 

[GlassSlippers]

I tried to figure out the gathering foot yesterday but it didn't do anything other than sew a straight line.

That's all they do unless you turn the tension up as high as it will go and the stitch length as long as it will go. Take note of where you had the settings first so you can put it back easily. I think you can use it to ruffle and sew to the base garment at the same time too, but I'm not sure.

Hope this helps!

 

[pequele]

I know I'm soooo far behind! Sorry for playing catch up!

Hi all, I don't know where to post this, but thought you might understand. My mom passed away suddenly this am. I just started learning to sew in May/June and my mom was teaching me. She lent me her sewing machine and I was able to post the pics on the last thread. She was a home ec teacher that we never asked to teach us until this year. She was supposed to be leaving for Disney with my family next month. I don't know what to do about my dad. I don't know if he should still go or not - but I will leave that up to him after things calm down. I have some awesome things I will love to post in memory of my blessed mother.

Thank you for the vent. I just want to scream right now. I was so blessed to have her as a mom.

Very sorry for your loss.

I did. We have amazon Prime for 2-day shipping. I got mind literally a couple weeks ago. There are sites (I think) that track amazon prices and email you when they go down for a certain item. I haven't used them in a while so I can't recommend a specific one. But my 770 was less than $550.

I have used PriceGrabber (add .com after) to keep getting alerts on prices and stock for things...worked great when I was trying to locate a LeapPad!

This was my first attempt at princess modifications and I really liked how they came out!! (Now I think I'll need to add a princess modification dress for my DD to my to-do list! LOL)

Your dress came out beautiful! I get so jealous with all the dresses...my little boy wouldn't really appreciate em

you can multi quote??
I have an IPAD 2 and I LOVE it! I am famous for buying things I'm sure I will use and then I just don't. Not the iPad. I still use it nearly every day.

Yes you can multi-quote by clicking on the header with the poster's name. You get a little drop down menu like reply and a few other options (sorry I'm not on it now so I have no clue exact words) and there is a little box you can click on to the left. The header then highlights (mine goes yellow). Going through the thread, repeat until you are done then on the upper right side you have the box with arrow. Click there and the drop down menu gives you the option for mutliquoting! Yeah...hope that helps! You can even post pics (if you have the link from photosharing sites handy).

Glad to hear good news. What symptoms was she having that made you get her tested? My dog just got spayed and she has a nasty smell that I can't figure out and we've given her 3 baths in a week. And I need to wait until next week to take her to the vet to investigate. Her ear smells, but not sure if that's it. Hopefully its nothing internal.

Yeast in the ear. Get a squeeze bottle (like a condiment bottle) and mix a solution of original listerine and water....1:1 works fine if it isn't too severe if you think it is severe then use a little more listerine but be sure to still water it down. Use original listerine as the blue stuff stains like a mutha when they shave their head Squeeze some in the ear, massage ear trying to keep the doggie from shaking. Have towels handy (better to do it outside but still have towels) then let em shake and clean up the outter ear with the towels removing wetness and any wax. FAR cheaper than ANY ear cleaner you can buy. Couple times a day at first then down to once a day for a few more days then you just need to do it once a week. Many dogs are prone to ear mites which results in being prone to yeast, other breeds are just prone to yeast due to their ear shape (bassetts, cockers, beagles....).

Good luck! I worked as a contractor for the Dept of Defense for a bit and the application process was a bit much! I never had to do a lie detector test though -- but had to be finger printed (which I already had been when I worked at the VA hospital but they had no record of ).

BWAHAHA you expect the government to communicate

QUESTION: How do you guys organize your fabric scraps? I had them organized by size and just redid it by color in preparation for my 770. Also, I got a thread rack (50% off at Joann's), curved scissors and heavy weight cutaway stabilizer. Other than thread, is there anything else I need to be ready to use my machine when it comes? I'm planning to order the 80 spool thread set from Threadart. I haven't ordered the machine yet, still watching the price on Amazon.

I bought clear totes that fit FQs with dividers in it. Organized by colors, folded to the size of a FQ and if smaller than a FQ, I fold it a little smaller and drape it over another FQ so I can see all the colors available at once.

In the time it is taking me to make a decision about what machine to get another came available. It is a Innovis 2500D. It's waaaaayyyy cheaper and I'm thinking about getting it.

If business takes off we'll get a 6 (or more) needle machine down the road. So maybe I should get the 2500D to see how it goes?

Soooo confused!

I recently got a 2800D and LOVE THE THING!!!! I absolutely love the color screen.

The Mr. Is going on a quick business trip to Orlando in a little less than 2 weeks and I might get to go along! . . I'm absurdly excited over a big fat "maybe" and I knew you'd be the only ones who didn't think I was insane.

I find NOTHING wrong with your excitement! Just last weekend I was looking for cheap flights to go down! With APs and DVC points...MAN why can't flights be cheaper!!!!

Do you actually change your needle after every project ?

I know you are supposed to, all the books say so, but do you really ? How often do you if not after each project ??

You are supposed to change your needle????? I mean other than when it breaks???