That same shirt style works great with knit fabrics. But I shirr the top and sleeves instead of making a casing. The knit fabrics make it too thick for a casing to look nice at the neckline. I usually do a lettuce edge on my serger and then do the shirring on the sewing machine. I don't know if you have a serger though.
Diane, thanks about the tender touch idea, I do have some I was going to use.
Here is the shirt I made for dd2. Once before she actually wore a cotton tshirt with an embroidered design with no tender touch on it with no problem. I was just trying that one on her and she wouldn't take it off. However, this one she wanted off right away. I felt the fabric and it felt kinda soft. The only thing, I can think of is maybe the neck is just a little tight. Like I said, she had a tshirt under this when she tried it on, so it couldn't have been scratchy. I was going to add a ruffle at the bottom, but won't bother if she won't wear it. Any ideas on softer fabric to use next time or why she doesn't like this shirt on? She loves sleeping beauty and Philip.
Hopefully we will go apple picking tomorrow. They are calling for severe thunderstorms at some point in the afternoon so we will have to plan around when those are supposed to arrive here.Happy Weekend everyone, anyone doing anything fun this weekend?
I do it the same way! The shirring makes it much stretchier around the neck. I also use the shirring on the sleeves. I was afraid of shirring for a long time. It looked like it would be hard but it really is easy. The only part I don't like it hand winding my bobbins. I've tried winding them on the machine but my machine does not cooperate with the elastic thread very nicely.
This is the dress I made for Lisa -- she sort of designed it. She drew me a pic of a red dress with the appliques on it like I did on the t. I had to alter fabrics, but I think it turned out cute and it looks gorgeous on Lisa (pics are on Judy's ptr). I intended it to be above the knee length but didn't cut enough off the shirt, so it sits below her knees but still looks fine (thankfully!).
And this is the shirt I did for Rachel -- she wanted one that said "Mater loves Rachel". Sadly I can't make my Disney font do words, so I had to make due with built in machine font.
And I finally made my dd a shirt with Heather's schnauzer but forgot to get a pic yesterday when she wore it -- though she was sooooo upset b/c she no one complimented her on it.
Diane, thanks about the tender touch idea, I do have some I was going to use.
Here is the shirt I made for dd2. Once before she actually wore a cotton tshirt with an embroidered design with no tender touch on it with no problem. I was just trying that one on her and she wouldn't take it off. However, this one she wanted off right away. I felt the fabric and it felt kinda soft. The only thing, I can think of is maybe the neck is just a little tight. Like I said, she had a tshirt under this when she tried it on, so it couldn't have been scratchy. I was going to add a ruffle at the bottom, but won't bother if she won't wear it. Any ideas on softer fabric to use next time or why she doesn't like this shirt on? She loves sleeping beauty and Philip.
I love the applique! I hope loosening the neckline works.
Diane, thanks about the tender touch idea, I do have some I was going to use.
Here is the shirt I made for dd2. Once before she actually wore a cotton tshirt with an embroidered design with no tender touch on it with no problem. I was just trying that one on her and she wouldn't take it off. However, this one she wanted off right away. I felt the fabric and it felt kinda soft. The only thing, I can think of is maybe the neck is just a little tight. Like I said, she had a tshirt under this when she tried it on, so it couldn't have been scratchy. I was going to add a ruffle at the bottom, but won't bother if she won't wear it. Any ideas on softer fabric to use next time or why she doesn't like this shirt on? She loves sleeping beauty and Philip.
Report is due on Friday though so I need to start this tomorrow! 
Diane, thanks about the tender touch idea, I do have some I was going to use.
Here is the shirt I made for dd2. Once before she actually wore a cotton tshirt with an embroidered design with no tender touch on it with no problem. I was just trying that one on her and she wouldn't take it off. However, this one she wanted off right away. I felt the fabric and it felt kinda soft. The only thing, I can think of is maybe the neck is just a little tight. Like I said, she had a tshirt under this when she tried it on, so it couldn't have been scratchy. I was going to add a ruffle at the bottom, but won't bother if she won't wear it. Any ideas on softer fabric to use next time or why she doesn't like this shirt on? She loves sleeping beauty and Philip.
That is really pretty!!!! I love it!!!
Happy Weekend everyone, anyone doing anything fun this weekend?
QUESTION????
Advice needed on fabric to use to make bird wings -- most I see use felt but I think that would be heavy and not flow well. Costume satin would be pretty but it frays too much and I have to round/curve the ends of the feathers so I want something I can just cut and not hem. I am going for a look similar to this:
http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/coolest-jewel-from-rio-bird-costume-4.html
Obviously I would use scarlet macaw colors though -- this lady used felt but wouldn't that get heavy???
DD is doing a report on the scarlet macaw on Friday and the report is written as if she is the bird so she wants to dress the part. Why she couldn't have gotten an easier Amazon animal is beyond me. But, she will wear it for Halloween
I have seen boas used too which I like but dd thinks looks too fluffy
I decided to just go with felt b/c it's on sale and I have a 15% off coupon which is also off sale items
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Advice needed on fabric to use to make bird wings -- most I see use felt but I think that would be heavy and not flow well. Costume satin would be pretty but it frays too much and I have to round/curve the ends of the feathers so I want something I can just cut and not hem. I am going for a look similar to this:
http://www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com/coolest-jewel-from-rio-bird-costume-4.html
Obviously I would use scarlet macaw colors though -- this lady used felt but wouldn't that get heavy???
DD is doing a report on the scarlet macaw on Friday and the report is written as if she is the bird so she wants to dress the part. Why she couldn't have gotten an easier Amazon animal is beyond me. But, she will wear it for Halloween
I have seen boas used too which I like but dd thinks looks too fluffy
I told myself if I got all the paper patterns cut out for the projects I've got left on the massive costuming I took on for my brother, that I'd reward myself with trying out my new embroidery machine on a stitch-out.
Here's my first test-stitch out completed.
It's a big enough piece I think I'm going to use it for something for Miss K.
Oh, and since I now have two machines, I joined the naming club.My Kenmore (Janome clone) has been named Samwise, since it's been loyal, dependable, and hardworking. And my PE770 is Gandalf, since it will make magic.
My son would love those names if I started naming my machines. He wants to be Frodo for Halloween.
everyones projects look great!!! im horrible at replying.... especially on my phone... it hates the site.
But I did finish 2 today and working on another in a minute.
I finished up a couple of projects today. I did all the appliques for the sundress and capris a couple of months ago. Then they got buried in my project pile and I forgot about them. I found them on Tuesday when I did a little, much needed cleaning in the sewing room. I had put the project aside because I initially I did the appliques directly onto the flowered fabric. I really didn't like it. When I found it on Tuesday I decided to cut the appliques out and sew them onto other panels of fabric. I left the bodice alone because that would have been too much trouble to take apart and change. I also left the capris alone because I thought that the Red Queen stood enough on them.
front:
And I did the Daisy applique on the front.
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She will up tonight to see it for the first time. I don't know what she'll say but she is 15 and opinionated, won't be nice to save my feelings. I don't even know if it will fit her because I based the size of some quick measurements we did once just to see how sizes have changed from the 50's. I hope it fits.....
This is the dress I made for Lisa -- she sort of designed it. She drew me a pic of a red dress with the appliques on it like I did on the t. I had to alter fabrics, but I think it turned out cute and it looks gorgeous on Lisa (pics are on Judy's ptr). I intended it to be above the knee length but didn't cut enough off the shirt, so it sits below her knees but still looks fine (thankfully!).
And this is the shirt I did for Rachel -- she wanted one that said "Mater loves Rachel". Sadly I can't make my Disney font do words, so I had to make due with built in machine font.
And I finally made my dd a shirt with Heather's schnauzer but forgot to get a pic yesterday when she wore it -- though she was sooooo upset b/c she no one complimented her on it.
But that is great that she wants people to notice your awesome work.
You never know when your last beach day will be once you hit September. We went on the boardwalk for just a little bit to get Tim an Angry Birds Phillie's shirt for his birthday - I was soooo bummed I couldnt get a slice of pizza, I knew it wouldnt agree with me these days!!! It was nice because we brought Tigger too - my puppy will be 1 in a few weeks!!! I cant believe it!!! He is such a hoot - I am so thankful for him!!
That seems to make sense to me. So you made it more like a band at the bottom instead of like bias tape. I do a wide band on the bottom of a lot of dresses because I like the contrasting color and it saves you from having to hem stuff. And I don't really like hemming stuff too much.
I told myself if I got all the paper patterns cut out for the projects I've got left on the massive costuming I took on for my brother, that I'd reward myself with trying out my new embroidery machine on a stitch-out.
Worked like a dream! I am so excited and can't wait to be able to post such lovelies as many of you do!!!!
Here's my first test-stitch out completed.
It's a big enough piece I think I'm going to use it for something for Miss K.
Oh, and since I now have two machines, I joined the naming club. My Kenmore (Janome clone) has been named Samwise, since it's been loyal, dependable, and hardworking. And my PE770 is Gandalf, since it will make magic.
Here's Gandalf before he had to get boxed up again. We haven't figured out where "home" will be, haven't gotten a carry case to put him in, and until I finish the final 3 costumes for my brother, I can't really take the time to play with it more. But, I will be embroidering Miss K's birthday outfit!
not done, but getting there. ignore my pinned on buttons and cuffs... i was resolving issues.... but yeah, other than those couple things, its almost freaking done. thank goodness. but the thing is as pretty inside as it is outside
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
everyones projects look great!!! im horrible at replying.... especially on my phone... it hates the site.
I finished up a couple of projects today. I did all the appliques for the sundress and capris a couple of months ago. Then they got buried in my project pile and I forgot about them. I found them on Tuesday when I did a little, much needed cleaning in the sewing room. I had put the project aside because I initially I did the appliques directly onto the flowered fabric. I really didn't like it. When I found it on Tuesday I decided to cut the appliques out and sew them onto other panels of fabric. I left the bodice alone because that would have been too much trouble to take apart and change. I also left the capris alone because I thought that the Red Queen stood enough on them.
front:
Back:
Then I remembered that I back in the summer I bought some t-shirt material with bright colored daisies all over it. So I made this:
Just trying to catch up. Everything looks really great but I'm sure I missed a lot and there was way to much to quote but you all make me really, really want an embroidery machine. I'll have to live vicariously through all of you and my friend in Australia who just got one and has been posting her stuff on Facebook. I do love the girls Spiderman and Marvel stuff and the prince costume is coming along great. I think my favorites would have to be the potato head shirts. I really need to find some of that fabric to make a shirt or two for my nephew and a dress for my niece.
I should have been packing this week since I leave Wednesday morning, no packing has been done yet, but I was trying to find then trying to make a dress for my daughter for homecoming. Hard for both because she doesn't live with me so it was all done with no input from her . All she told me was neon was the theme for the dance. Try as I might, nothing neon found up near me anywhere, even fabric in neon was only found in lime green (which she won't wear) or orange. I got permission from her for hot pink but still nothing so I decided to make something, without telling her.
She will up tonight to see it for the first time. I don't know what she'll say but she is 15 and opinionated, won't be nice to save my feelings. I don't even know if it will fit her because I based the size of some quick measurements we did once just to see how sizes have changed from the 50's. I hope it fits.....
Then yesterday I asked if she got the paperwork to go to the dance, she doesn't go to the school so she needs permission, only to find out she is not going. they are going bowling instead.
I will still finish this dress. I used costume satin for the skirt and teal taffeta for the top with a pink star organza overlay which is really 3 colors and not just pink as you can see. The bottom need hemming and although the pattern says straight around, I think I'm going to make it asymmetrical and do shorter in front and longer in back. I have to play with it to figure it out exactly but I really should start packing so I don't forget anything.
I did finish the my Merida costume completely and corrected my mistakes on my boys bowling shirts and overlocked all the seams inside to make them pretty and put all buttons and button holes on them. No pictures of those but you'll see them in my trip pictures. I know I'm going to miss seeing a ton while I'm gone. I can't wait to catch up and I haven't even left yet. Once my kids are gone to school, I think I'll finish my laundry and get started on packing. Got to figure out what to pack, weatherbug says 80's but people coming back have said 100.
This is the dress I made for Lisa -- she sort of designed it. She drew me a pic of a red dress with the appliques on it like I did on the t. I had to alter fabrics, but I think it turned out cute and it looks gorgeous on Lisa (pics are on Judy's ptr). I intended it to be above the knee length but didn't cut enough off the shirt, so it sits below her knees but still looks fine (thankfully!).
And this is the shirt I did for Rachel -- she wanted one that said "Mater loves Rachel". Sadly I can't make my Disney font do words, so I had to make due with built in machine font.
And I finally made my dd a shirt with Heather's schnauzer but forgot to get a pic yesterday when she wore it -- though she was sooooo upset b/c she no one complimented her on it.
Diane, thanks about the tender touch idea, I do have some I was going to use.
Here is the shirt I made for dd2. Once before she actually wore a cotton tshirt with an embroidered design with no tender touch on it with no problem. I was just trying that one on her and she wouldn't take it off. However, this one she wanted off right away. I felt the fabric and it felt kinda soft. The only thing, I can think of is maybe the neck is just a little tight. Like I said, she had a tshirt under this when she tried it on, so it couldn't have been scratchy. I was going to add a ruffle at the bottom, but won't bother if she won't wear it. Any ideas on softer fabric to use next time or why she doesn't like this shirt on? She loves sleeping beauty and Philip.
It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go down the beach!
If there is anyone who'd like to make a Tshirt for Noah's older brother or sister, it would be greatly appreciated!!! Their Big give is looking Great!! Jessica posted a new one today too for a little cutie pie!!!!
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