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

[scbelleatheart]

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to find the answer. I know I read it on here.
If you had $1000 to spend on a machine what would you buy? I love all your pics and appliques and embroidery. I have 3 sergers, 2 basic machines, but would love to do the embroidery and appliques that you all seem to do so well.
Any suggestions? I have done a search on this thread but I cannot find what you suggested. Sorry.

 

[VBAndrea]

Andrea. Just checking in to see how you made out yesterday.

Thank you to ALL who have inquired about me I am sorry I haven't quoted everyone and haven't quoted all the fabulous creations too. I have to ditto what Sunshine said and apologize for not properly crediting/quoting.

The PA who saw me was really nice, but he's not quite sure what is wrong with me. He is treating me as having a sinus infection because one gland at the back of my neck hurt when he applied pressure, but then again the entire side of my left neck hurt (and shoulder, and arm). I also have the headaches and ear pain that correspond with sinus infections, but I've had sinus infections in the past and they weren't at all like this. I also have not had a fever which he found strange. So he gave me a Z-pack and then has me taking indocin and flexaril for my neck and shoulder pain. I will say it is helping as my pain has drastically decreased. And I did go to work on Friday, though I can't say I was at my best. I am still tired and wear out easily and have not done any more on my dd's Halloween jeans that I had wanted to get done so she could wear them on Friday. I am now doubting I'll even get them done by Monday. My house is a mess, I am behind on laundry and my dogs stink. I am just doing things in baby steps though until I fully recuperate. And I hope to go back and try to catch up and participate more here. But I did just have to quote this one:

Andrea? I keep checking in to see how you're doing.

I may as well post my latest. Next week I'm having dinner with some women I used to work with. I asked the youngest one if her daughter has AG dolls. She has four! I had planned to make each of them an outfit but quickly remembered how time consuming the clothing is -- despite its size -- so made one outfit.

Dorrrine with her American Girl Halloween outfit.

The skirt is reversible.

And, of course I'd never leave Ginger out.

All set for MNSSHP.

Well, except for tickets.

I want you to know I am jealous because my kids always pick Halloween outfits that are difficult/time consuming. Ginger's costume looks smashing and aside from the detailed eyes, I bet it didn't take as long to make as the couch slip cover.

Love Dorine's ensemble. You are going to make one little girl very happy

 

[VBAndrea]

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to find the answer. I know I read it on here.
If you had $1000 to spend on a machine what would you buy? I love all your pics and appliques and embroidery. I have 3 sergers, 2 basic machines, but would love to do the embroidery and appliques that you all seem to do so well.
Any suggestions? I have done a search on this thread but I cannot find what you suggested. Sorry.

I know a lot of us (me included) have the Brother PE770. You can find it for a general price of about $650, but add in thread, stabilizer, scissors, etc and it may very well add up to close to $1000. Many of us order from Amazon, Overstock, HSN -- whoever has the best deal at the time. Many order thread from Marathon Thread and Diane gets hers from somewhere similar -- I think Thread Art.

This is my basic supply list -- what I personally use -- it doesn't mean you have to do what I do but hopefully this will give you a guide to see how much money you'll end up spending on supplies. I typed this list up for Amy when she got her machine and saved it so I could post as needed.

Thread: Marathon 50 most popular colors starter set in Rayon
Also wise to order an extra black and white
website is marathonthread.com

Stabilizer: Medium Weight Tear away from Marathon

Medium weight cut away. I buy Floriani brand from Tidewater Sew-Vac. Some people just buy it at Joanns and get the common brands. Floriani was recommended to me b/c it softens a lot after washing and is good for kids with sensitive skin.

For cotton I hoop a sheet of the tearaway and then float a second sheet under

For knits I hoop the cut away and float a sheet of tear away under it

Scissors: I use Gingher embroidery scissors (use coupon from Joanns). I used a small curved manicure scissors as well. Some people buy Friskars curved scissors which can be purchased with coupon at Michaels or AC Moore.

Spay adhesive: Dritz 505 spray in yellow can available at Joanns (use coupon as its around $15 per can).

Bobbins: I wind my own. Machine comes with bobbin thread and 4 spools and you can buy the spools at Walmart. If you buy prewound I was told to buy from Marathon NEB sided plastic polyester filament 14100P

Memory stick -- Brother PE 770 uses PES files

Marking pens or pencils

Extra needles: I just buy them from Marathon -- ballpoint for knits, sharp point for cotton

Pins for knit from Walmart if you pin rather than hoop you shirts.

 

[pyrxtc]

Posted it twice.... many, many minutes apart

 

[PurpleEars]

I have happy news and am filling my Pinterest board with ideas. My DD is quite obviously outgrowing her room. We have a 3-bedroom house and she's been in the smallest bedroom. The larger bedroom was being used as a combo guest room/craft-sewing room. The bad thing is when we have company, I have to complete pick up all my sewing stuff and can't use it until company leaves---which is usually only an issue when the ILs come as they tend to stay a couple of weeks. I've been hung up on what to do since the smaller room can't accommodate all the guest room and sewing furniture.

Then my hubby came up with the perfect suggestion---give Kaity the bigger bedroom with a full size bed, and she can just sleep with us when we have company. The funny thing is, I don't know why that thought never occurred to me as my parents never had a guest room til I moved out when I got married. I used to give up my bed when company came.

Soooooo, I am in full-bore planning mode. Kaity said she wants princesses for her new bedroom, so I'm looking at comforters and curtains, and trying to figure out the best layout to maximize playspace. In the meantime, I am so excited at not only laying out my own sewing room, but the prospect of FINALLY being able to put out my Donald Duck collection, which has been boxed up since I got married 5 years ago. We didn't live in our first house long enough to get it unpacked before we got word we were getting transferred to England....didn't even unpack it in England because our orders got shortened to a year, and I haven't really had a place to put it in the current use of our house. But now---in my DEDICATED sewing/craft room--I can put my Donald Duck collection back on display!!! So, I'm also planning on making some window treatments inspired by my main duck.

Here's the fun part---in the couple weeks leading up to Christmas we're going to start taking down stuff in the guest room, taking down shelves, patching nail holes, etc. and get it all ready to move. Then, Christmas Eve, while Kaity is sleeping, we'll move everything out, get her new bedding and curtains up, and move her furniture over, then transplant her into her new room where she'll wake up Christmas morning! After Christmas, getting MY new room set up will start.

This is me since we decided all this:

Sounds like you have a fun plan going! Please show us the before/after pictures!

I finally got my photopass Cd so you can all see what my whole dress looked like. I was the only adult Merida that night (from what all of the Cm's told me) and the guy that took my pic in front of the pumpkin, he took our pics the next day in Carsland and remembered us from the party. No, we weren't in costume the next day.

All my pics make me really want to lose my extra weight.

You look FANTASTIC in your dress! It is always nice to see what others make for themselves.

I do love the dress, I think it is awesome and you look great with that "other" Merida! Looks like you had fun, even though you said it was really crowded. You photos also make me really glad I got photopass+ for our trip. ETA: Oh, and I am dressing up as tinkerbell, which is going to make me wish I had shed 50 or more lbs too. Plus-sized Tink, coming through! I am hoping that my kids will be so stinkin' cute in their Hook and Smee getups no one will notice Tink.

WE leave in 2 weeks and my boys will not stop reminding me "2 weeks! 2 weeks!" even though they really don't have any concept of time. It's cute.

How exciting to be counting down to 2 weeks! I hope your family will have a great time. I am sure you will look fab as Tink!

I am sewing for the first time using a one directional print. Unfortunately, I didn't realize I needed to check which way the pattern was facing. I have fabric for an upside down Bambi skirt. Oh well, going back to the sewing store! Lesson learned

When that happens, I just call it a design feature - it is designed that way so the wearer can look down and see all the prints lined up the "right way."

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to find the answer. I know I read it on here.
If you had $1000 to spend on a machine what would you buy? I love all your pics and appliques and embroidery. I have 3 sergers, 2 basic machines, but would love to do the embroidery and appliques that you all seem to do so well.
Any suggestions? I have done a search on this thread but I cannot find what you suggested. Sorry.

I second what Andrea said - the PE770 is a popular machine around here. It has a 5x7 embroidery field (of course, you can do smaller embroideries with it too). It should be quite a bit less than $1000.

The PA who saw me was really nice, but he's not quite sure what is wrong with me. He is treating me as having a sinus infection because one gland at the back of my neck hurt when he applied pressure, but then again the entire side of my left neck hurt (and shoulder, and arm). I also have the headaches and ear pain that correspond with sinus infections, but I've had sinus infections in the past and they weren't at all like this. I also have not had a fever which he found strange. So he gave me a Z-pack and then has me taking indocin and flexaril for my neck and shoulder pain. I will say it is helping as my pain has drastically decreased. And I did go to work on Friday, though I can't say I was at my best. I am still tired and wear out easily and have not done any more on my dd's Halloween jeans that I had wanted to get done so she could wear them on Friday. I am now doubting I'll even get them done by Monday. My house is a mess, I am behind on laundry and my dogs stink. I am just doing things in baby steps though until I fully recuperate. And I hope to go back and try to catch up and participate more here.

I am just happy that you are back. I am sorry that the doctors can't seem to pin down the specific problem for you and the recovery process has been slow. Please make sure you take lots of time for yourself - laundry and house cleaning can always wait.

 

[dianemom2]

Andrea? I keep checking in to see how you're doing.

I may as well post my latest. Next week I'm having dinner with some women I used to work with. I asked the youngest one if her daughter has AG dolls. She has four! I had planned to make each of them an outfit but quickly remembered how time consuming the clothing is -- despite its size -- so made one outfit.

Dorrrine with her American Girl Halloween outfit.

The skirt is reversible.

And, of course I'd never leave Ginger out.

I can't believe that you are making Dorrrine and Ginger skip MNSSHP! Anywho, I love their outfits. They look super adorable!

Just thought I would pop-in and say Hi! I have not been on a Disboutique thread in 2 years as I primarily stick to the FB group now. But FB got blocked at work so you will see me here more often now.

Okay now I got to go back and try to catch up a little!

Hi and welcome back.

I just found out my niece is into Winx Club. I was going to make her a princess dress for Christmas, but now it looks like, it should be Winx Club. Does anyone know if there are embroidery designs for Winx club, they kinda look like fairies. And also any dress patterns out there for their outfits?

Sorry, I've never heard of Winx Club. Maybe I'll start hearing about it from my niece soon too.

Anyone use Create Kids Couture patterns? I have 36 days to go and I'm starting to think about making something for my daughter.

LittleBlackRainCloud, who made some adorable stuff in the spring used a bunch of her patterns. If you look back in the last thread you might be able to find a couple of them.

Here's the fun part---in the couple weeks leading up to Christmas we're going to start taking down stuff in the guest room, taking down shelves, patching nail holes, etc. and get it all ready to move. Then, Christmas Eve, while Kaity is sleeping, we'll move everything out, get her new bedding and curtains up, and move her furniture over, then transplant her into her new room where she'll wake up Christmas morning! After Christmas, getting MY new room set up will start.

So happy for you that you will get a dedicated sewing space and your daughter will get a new bigger room. The way you have it planned out sounds like a ton of fun. We redecorated my older daughter's room one year when she went to sleep away camp. I sold her old furniture and found a new set for her. We got a new rug and a new comforter set. She was so surprised! How fun for your dd to wake up in her new room on Christmas. She must be a sound sleeper for you to be planning to move her in the middle of the night.

Awesome pictures. You look terrific!

So who has an Innovis 4000d or 4500d? Do you like it?

 

[scbelleatheart]

I know a lot of us (me included) have the Brother PE770. You can find it for a general price of about $650, but add in thread, stabilizer, scissors, etc and it may very well add up to close to $1000. Many of us order from Amazon, Overstock, HSN -- whoever has the best deal at the time. Many order thread from Marathon Thread and Diane gets hers from somewhere similar -- I think Thread Art.

This is my basic supply list -- what I personally use -- it doesn't mean you have to do what I do but hopefully this will give you a guide to see how much money you'll end up spending on supplies. I typed this list up for Amy when she got her machine and saved it so I could post as needed.

Thread: Marathon 50 most popular colors starter set in Rayon
Also wise to order an extra black and white
website is marathonthread.com

Stabilizer: Medium Weight Tear away from Marathon

Medium weight cut away. I buy Floriani brand from Tidewater Sew-Vac. Some people just buy it at Joanns and get the common brands. Floriani was recommended to me b/c it softens a lot after washing and is good for kids with sensitive skin.

For cotton I hoop a sheet of the tearaway and then float a second sheet under

For knits I hoop the cut away and float a sheet of tear away under it

Scissors: I use Gingher embroidery scissors (use coupon from Joanns). I used a small curved manicure scissors as well. Some people buy Friskars curved scissors which can be purchased with coupon at Michaels or AC Moore.

Spay adhesive: Dritz 505 spray in yellow can available at Joanns (use coupon as its around $15 per can).

Bobbins: I wind my own. Machine comes with bobbin thread and 4 spools and you can buy the spools at Walmart. If you buy prewound I was told to buy from Marathon NEB sided plastic polyester filament 14100P

Memory stick -- Brother PE 770 uses PES files

Marking pens or pencils

Extra needles: I just buy them from Marathon -- ballpoint for knits, sharp point for cotton

Pins for knit from Walmart if you pin rather than hoop you shirts.

Thanks for taking the time to answer especially if you are feeling bad! Most of the things you mentioned I already have so will go with the PE770. Sewing is an obsession to me but I have never done the beautiful appliques like you all do so I want to learn and knew all the outfits on this board are fantastic.

 

[dianemom2]

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to find the answer. I know I read it on here.
If you had $1000 to spend on a machine what would you buy? I love all your pics and appliques and embroidery. I have 3 sergers, 2 basic machines, but would love to do the embroidery and appliques that you all seem to do so well.
Any suggestions? I have done a search on this thread but I cannot find what you suggested. Sorry.

I've had an older model Babylock machine that I LOVE. It is an Ellageo. You can find them used for right around $1000. They do up to a 6x10 embroidery design plus they have the ability to combine designs and do some minor editing right on the machine. I've been very happy with it. Andrea gave you a wonderful list of needed supplies in her response. I order my thread on-line from threadart.com. I did just buy Marathon thread for the first time at the Sewing Expo last week and it seems nice too.

The PA who saw me was really nice, but he's not quite sure what is wrong with me. He is treating me as having a sinus infection because one gland at the back of my neck hurt when he applied pressure, but then again the entire side of my left neck hurt (and shoulder, and arm). I also have the headaches and ear pain that correspond with sinus infections, but I've had sinus infections in the past and they weren't at all like this. I also have not had a fever which he found strange. So he gave me a Z-pack and then has me taking indocin and flexaril for my neck and shoulder pain. I will say it is helping as my pain has drastically decreased. And I did go to work on Friday, though I can't say I was at my best. I am still tired and wear out easily and have not done any more on my dd's Halloween jeans that I had wanted to get done so she could wear them on Friday. I am now doubting I'll even get them done by Monday. My house is a mess, I am behind on laundry and my dogs stink. I am just doing things in baby steps though until I fully recuperate.

Glad to hear that the medication is starting to work and that you are slowly starting to feel better. I think that taking baby steps is just what you need until you are back to 100%. The messy house will still be there when you feel better.


I also wanted to say that I did two shirts with the glow in the dark fabric and glow in the dark thread. I tried to take a picture but it didn't really show up. You'll just have to believe me that they turned out AWESOME! Both of my uber picky daughters loved them. I use black shirts with the white glow in the dark fabric. I put their names on the Mickey heads with neon pink thread. I'll tell them to get a good picture of them in the shirts when they are at Disney.

 

[aboveH20]

Thank you to ALL who have inquired about me I am sorry I haven't quoted everyone and haven't quoted all the fabulous creations too. I have to ditto what Sunshine said and apologize for not properly crediting/quoting.

The PA who saw me was really nice, but he's not quite sure what is wrong with me. He is treating me as having a sinus infection because one gland at the back of my neck hurt when he applied pressure, but then again the entire side of my left neck hurt (and shoulder, and arm). I also have the headaches and ear pain that correspond with sinus infections, but I've had sinus infections in the past and they weren't at all like this. I also have not had a fever which he found strange. So he gave me a Z-pack and then has me taking indocin and flexaril for my neck and shoulder pain. I will say it is helping as my pain has drastically decreased. And I did go to work on Friday, though I can't say I was at my best. I am still tired and wear out easily and have not done any more on my dd's Halloween jeans that I had wanted to get done so she could wear them on Friday. I am now doubting I'll even get them done by Monday. My house is a mess, I am behind on laundry and my dogs stink. I am just doing things in baby steps though until I fully recuperate. And I hope to go back and try to catch up and participate more here. But I did just have to quote this one:

I want you to know I am jealous because my kids always pick Halloween outfits that are difficult/time consuming. Ginger's costume looks smashing and aside from the detailed eyes, I bet it didn't take as long to make as the couch slip cover.

Love Dorine's ensemble. You are going to make one little girl very happy

(<----- I'm not really sure of the correct usage of this guy)


Andrea -- glad to hear you're well enough to check in with "us" -- your pseudofamily. Hope you're feeling back to normal soon.

The "slipcover" is in the mail. It drove me and as you know I'm so even tempered it takes a lot to make me

So it wouldn't ¢o$t anything, my son asked me to make it from his t-shirt sheets. That is the gull darndest material to work with! Mucho stretchy.

I don't want you to think I was stalling, but I made a mini cardboard loveseat in an effort to visualize the "problem".

Here's a surprise -- it didn't seem to help any.

I ended up making covers for each of the cushions. I have a papasan chair from my sister, and a couple years ago I made a cover for it thinking the cats would spend every napping moment in it and get it all furry. (They did not.) Coincidentally, I had snap tape from her that I used for that cover, so I seam rippered it off to use on the cushion covers.

I made a 3" wide band to go around the bottom of the loveseat, and I sent sent him the flat sheet and a pair of scissors and told thim to drape the sheet over the sofa, put the cushions on, put the band around the bottom, then cut off the excess.

I keep tracking the package, and all I know is that it's left New Jersey. I can't wait to hear how he loves it. But in case he doesn't, I've saved the scraps so I can sew them back together and he'll have his sheet, good as new.

Don't you just love a story with a great beginning, riveting middle and compelling conclusion? Who needs or when they have decorating drama?

Gotta run. My husband said someone from HGTV is on the phone and wants my advice on an interior design project.

 

[mom2taylorandemily]

I have looked thru the wonderful many pages of this thread, and I have never learned to sew anything other than a straight line, and I do have a basic machine for repairs to the DH's stuff and DDs clothes when needed. Anyway to make a long story short, we are going to Disney in Dec. for DD's Sweet 16 and to Celebrate Christmas. Do any of you ever do any work for others? I mean if I bought some t-shirts would anyone be willing to design and attach some Mickey themed apliques to the shirts for me? I'd do it myself, but I am a substitute teacher and my schedule is ever changing, and I just can't set up lessons here when I am able to keep them. And then I fear mine would never look as beautiful as some of yours. I am willing to compensate for this. Thanks so much. And if this is not allowed to be done, the moderators can certainly delete this post. Sorry in advance if not allowed, and thanks in advance if anyone can help me.

 

[babynala]

Hi Everyone,

Once again, I am pages and pages behind. I've read along and enjoyed all the wonderful creations, but I never seem to have the time to quote. I'm so sorry not to properly admire everything that has been done in the last month!!

I have been sewing and have a couple things to share and a couple more in progress. First, I picked up this women's tshirt over the summer...

...and turned it into these Riviera leggings, my first project from Sewing Clothes Kids Love.

And, after many hours and lots of mods, I made this for dd to wear on our trip...

Back to work for me!
Regards,
C.

The leggins look great, love how you transformed the t-shirt and how the bottom of the leggins have the stripe in the opposite direction. The snow white dress came out GREAT. And your DD is so cute.

Andrea? I keep checking in to see how you're doing.
I may as well post my latest. Next week I'm having dinner with some women I used to work with. I asked the youngest one if her daughter has AG dolls. She has four! I had planned to make each of them an outfit but quickly remembered how time consuming the clothing is -- despite its size -- so made one outfit.

Dorrrine with her American Girl Halloween outfit.

The skirt is reversible.

And, of course I'd never leave Ginger out.

All set for MNSSHP.

Well, except for tickets.

Love the reversible skirt and matching tote. Maybe Dorrrine and Ginger can tag along with D~ on her trip next year.

Here's the fun part---in the couple weeks leading up to Christmas we're going to start taking down stuff in the guest room, taking down shelves, patching nail holes, etc. and get it all ready to move. Then, Christmas Eve, while Kaity is sleeping, we'll move everything out, get her new bedding and curtains up, and move her furniture over, then transplant her into her new room where she'll wake up Christmas morning! After Christmas, getting MY new room set up will start.

Yeah for getting your own sewing space. We use my DDs room as a guest room and it works out very well. Your Christmas eve plans sounds very exciting.

I finally got my photopass Cd so you can all see what my whole dress looked like. I was the only adult Merida that night (from what all of the Cm's told me) and the guy that took my pic in front of the pumpkin, he took our pics the next day in Carsland and remembered us from the party. No, we weren't in costume the next day.

All my pics make me really want to lose my extra weight.

GReat pictures. You look amazing! That dress looks even better in this last batch of pictures.

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to find the answer. I know I read it on here.
If you had $1000 to spend on a machine what would you buy? I love all your pics and appliques and embroidery. I have 3 sergers, 2 basic machines, but would love to do the embroidery and appliques that you all seem to do so well.
Any suggestions? I have done a search on this thread but I cannot find what you suggested. Sorry.

I don't have one but LOTS of people on these boards have the Brother model that is under $700 that does embroidery only. There don't seem to be many complaints about the machine and all the money you "save" can be spent on designs.

I also wanted to say that I did two shirts with the glow in the dark fabric and glow in the dark thread. I tried to take a picture but it didn't really show up. You'll just have to believe me that they turned out AWESOME! Both of my uber picky daughters loved them. I use black shirts with the white glow in the dark fabric. I put their names on the Mickey heads with neon pink thread. I'll tell them to get a good picture of them in the shirts when they are at Disney.

It does seem that you know what to make to please your DDs. I bet they will be pleased with some of the other things you come up with for their trip. I forgot, are they going at the end of this year or the end of next year?

I have looked thru the wonderful many pages of this thread, and I have never learned to sew anything other than a straight line, and I do have a basic machine for repairs to the DH's stuff and DDs clothes when needed. Anyway to make a long story short, we are going to Disney in Dec. for DD's Sweet 16 and to Celebrate Christmas. Do any of you ever do any work for others? I mean if I bought some t-shirts would anyone be willing to design and attach some Mickey themed apliques to the shirts for me? I'd do it myself, but I am a substitute teacher and my schedule is ever changing, and I just can't set up lessons here when I am able to keep them. And then I fear mine would never look as beautiful as some of yours. I am willing to compensate for this. Thanks so much. And if this is not allowed to be done, the moderators can certainly delete this post. Sorry in advance if not allowed, and thanks in advance if anyone can help me.

People are not allowed to advertise on the disboards. If you look in the signatures of some of the posters you will see links to their facebook pages or etsy shops. That sounds like a great way to celebrate your DDs 16th b-day.

 

[peachygreen]

I need a few opinions.

Which way would you run the strips for a sash/ruffle.

Option 1 - Horizontal

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 2 - Vertical

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 3 - None of the above.

 

[peachygreen]

Andrea? I keep checking in to see how you're doing.

I may as well post my latest. Next week I'm having dinner with some women I used to work with. I asked the youngest one if her daughter has AG dolls. She has four! I had planned to make each of them an outfit but quickly remembered how time consuming the clothing is -- despite its size -- so made one outfit.

Dorrrine with her American Girl Halloween outfit.

The skirt is reversible.

And, of course I'd never leave Ginger out.

All set for MNSSHP.

Well, except for tickets.

I love this! WOW! I am very impressed with the detail. I have a very hard time adding even a small applique to AG clothes due to the size. In some ways I think it is harder to do AG clothes then kids clothes.

I finally got my photopass Cd so you can all see what my whole dress looked like. I was the only adult Merida that night (from what all of the Cm's told me) and the guy that took my pic in front of the pumpkin, he took our pics the next day in Carsland and remembered us from the party. No, we weren't in costume the next day.

All my pics make me really want to lose my extra weight.

Your Merida dress is beautiful! I love the picture of you with Merida. Great job!

 

[DMGeurts]

The Meridia outfit from Brave is amazing! Sorry I didn't quote it.

(<----- I'm not really sure of the correct usage of this guy)


Andrea -- glad to hear you're well enough to check in with "us" -- your pseudofamily. Hope you're feeling back to normal soon.

The "slipcover" is in the mail. It drove me and as you know I'm so even tempered it takes a lot to make me

So it wouldn't ¢o$t anything, my son asked me to make it from his t-shirt sheets. That is the gull darndest material to work with! Mucho stretchy.

I don't want you to think I was stalling, but I made a mini cardboard loveseat in an effort to visualize the "problem".

Here's a surprise -- it didn't seem to help any.

I ended up making covers for each of the cushions. I have a papasan chair from my sister, and a couple years ago I made a cover for it thinking the cats would spend every napping moment in it and get it all furry. (They did not.) Coincidentally, I had snap tape from her that I used for that cover, so I seam rippered it off to use on the cushion covers.

I made a 3" wide band to go around the bottom of the loveseat, and I sent sent him the flat sheet and a pair of scissors and told thim to drape the sheet over the sofa, put the cushions on, put the band around the bottom, then cut off the excess.

I keep tracking the package, and all I know is that it's left New Jersey. I can't wait to hear how he loves it. But in case he doesn't, I've saved the scraps so I can sew them back together and he'll have his sheet, good as new.

Don't you just love a story with a great beginning, riveting middle and compelling conclusion? Who needs or when they have decorating drama?

Gotta run. My husband said someone from HGTV is on the phone and wants my advice on an interior design project.

I really wish you would have been here before I decided to purchase new furniture - you would have saved me so much $$.

Andrea... Thanks so much for the update. I hope you continue to feel better and the meds continue to treat what you had.

D~

 

[PurpleEars]

I've had an older model Babylock machine that I LOVE. It is an Ellageo. You can find them used for right around $1000. They do up to a 6x10 embroidery design plus they have the ability to combine designs and do some minor editing right on the machine. I've been very happy with it. Andrea gave you a wonderful list of needed supplies in her response. I order my thread on-line from threadart.com. I did just buy Marathon thread for the first time at the Sewing Expo last week and it seems nice too.

I also wanted to say that I did two shirts with the glow in the dark fabric and glow in the dark thread. I tried to take a picture but it didn't really show up. You'll just have to believe me that they turned out AWESOME! Both of my uber picky daughters loved them. I use black shirts with the white glow in the dark fabric. I put their names on the Mickey heads with neon pink thread. I'll tell them to get a good picture of them in the shirts when they are at Disney.

Since you use the word "HAD" with the Ellageo, does it mean that it could not be fixed? I am so sorry to hear that.

The glow in the dark stuff sounds cool. I actually got some glow in the dark thread when I did an order with Marathon last year but I hadn't gotten around to using it. I always thought it would be cool to use it with the Haunted Mansion applique but I forgot about the thread when I did a Haunted Mansion shirt for a Give. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your shirts in action.

The "slipcover" is in the mail. It drove me and as you know I'm so even tempered it takes a lot to make me

So it wouldn't ¢o$t anything, my son asked me to make it from his t-shirt sheets. That is the gull darndest material to work with! Mucho stretchy.

I don't want you to think I was stalling, but I made a mini cardboard loveseat in an effort to visualize the "problem".

Here's a surprise -- it didn't seem to help any.

I ended up making covers for each of the cushions. I have a papasan chair from my sister, and a couple years ago I made a cover for it thinking the cats would spend every napping moment in it and get it all furry. (They did not.) Coincidentally, I had snap tape from her that I used for that cover, so I seam rippered it off to use on the cushion covers.

I made a 3" wide band to go around the bottom of the loveseat, and I sent sent him the flat sheet and a pair of scissors and told thim to drape the sheet over the sofa, put the cushions on, put the band around the bottom, then cut off the excess.

I keep tracking the package, and all I know is that it's left New Jersey. I can't wait to hear how he loves it. But in case he doesn't, I've saved the scraps so I can sew them back together and he'll have his sheet, good as new.

Don't you just love a story with a great beginning, riveting middle and compelling conclusion? Who needs or when they have decorating drama?

Gotta run. My husband said someone from HGTV is on the phone and wants my advice on an interior design project.

Cheryl - thanks for sharing your slipcover making journey. You are right, I just need to sit back and when your show is on HGTV.

I have looked thru the wonderful many pages of this thread, and I have never learned to sew anything other than a straight line, and I do have a basic machine for repairs to the DH's stuff and DDs clothes when needed. Anyway to make a long story short, we are going to Disney in Dec. for DD's Sweet 16 and to Celebrate Christmas. Do any of you ever do any work for others? I mean if I bought some t-shirts would anyone be willing to design and attach some Mickey themed apliques to the shirts for me? I'd do it myself, but I am a substitute teacher and my schedule is ever changing, and I just can't set up lessons here when I am able to keep them. And then I fear mine would never look as beautiful as some of yours. I am willing to compensate for this. Thanks so much. And if this is not allowed to be done, the moderators can certainly delete this post. Sorry in advance if not allowed, and thanks in advance if anyone can help me.

Doing applique is pretty straight forward and it doesn't take a lot of time.The tutorial on the first page explains it very well. Having said that, you can look at people's etsy shops (usually in their signatures) and contact them. As a disclaimer, I do not sell so there is no conflict of interest.

I need a few opinions.

Which way would you run the strips for a sash/ruffle.

Option 1 - Horizontal

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 2 - Vertical

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 3 - None of the above.

I would chose option 3, I think the stripes are too bright and it make take away from the print. I would go for solid green (but I am not very good at matching materials).

 

[goteamwood]

I need a few opinions.

Which way would you run the strips for a sash/ruffle.

Option 1 - Horizontal

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 2 - Vertical

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 3 - None of the above.

I sort of like the vertical. It is candy-cane-esque.

 

[tigger_mommy]

I like the vertical!

I need a few opinions.

Which way would you run the strips for a sash/ruffle.

Option 1 - Horizontal

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 2 - Vertical

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 3 - None of the above.

 

[miprender]

Andrea... so glad you posted but sometimes I am not fond of PAs. Is there anyway you can get to a doctor who could possibly run some tests. I hate to think he just keeps prescribing Antibiotics and you are not getting any better.

Miprender,

Yes that is them. I edited my post for Winx club, oops. Thanks! I had never heard of them either, but she is all about them.

Glad my DD could help you out.

I finally got my photopass Cd so you can all see what my whole dress looked like. I was the only adult Merida that night (from what all of the Cm's told me) and the guy that took my pic in front of the pumpkin, he took our pics the next day in Carsland and remembered us from the party. No, we weren't in costume the next day.

All my pics make me really want to lose my extra weight.

Love your pictures and think you look awesome.

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to find the answer. I know I read it on here.
If you had $1000 to spend on a machine what would you buy? I love all your pics and appliques and embroidery. I have 3 sergers, 2 basic machines, but would love to do the embroidery and appliques that you all seem to do so well.
Any suggestions? I have done a search on this thread but I cannot find what you suggested. Sorry.

Ditto to what Andrea said. If you want to go bigger than a 5x7 you will have to up your budget to around $3000 min.

So who has an Innovis 4000d or 4500d? Do you like it?

I don't think you can go wrong with the Innovis line. I have a Innovis 900 and 1500 and my mother has the 2800 and we both love our machines.

(<----- I'm not really sure of the correct usage of this guy)


Andrea -- glad to hear you're well enough to check in with "us" -- your pseudofamily. Hope you're feeling back to normal soon.

The "slipcover" is in the mail. It drove me and as you know I'm so even tempered it takes a lot to make me

So it wouldn't ¢o$t anything, my son asked me to make it from his t-shirt sheets. That is the gull darndest material to work with! Mucho stretchy.

I don't want you to think I was stalling, but I made a mini cardboard loveseat in an effort to visualize the "problem".

Here's a surprise -- it didn't seem to help any.

I ended up making covers for each of the cushions. I have a papasan chair from my sister, and a couple years ago I made a cover for it thinking the cats would spend every napping moment in it and get it all furry. (They did not.) Coincidentally, I had snap tape from her that I used for that cover, so I seam rippered it off to use on the cushion covers.

I made a 3" wide band to go around the bottom of the loveseat, and I sent sent him the flat sheet and a pair of scissors and told thim to drape the sheet over the sofa, put the cushions on, put the band around the bottom, then cut off the excess.

I keep tracking the package, and all I know is that it's left New Jersey. I can't wait to hear how he loves it. But in case he doesn't, I've saved the scraps so I can sew them back together and he'll have his sheet, good as new.

Don't you just love a story with a great beginning, riveting middle and compelling conclusion? Who needs or when they have decorating drama?

Gotta run. My husband said someone from HGTV is on the phone and wants my advice on an interior design project.

WOW... I thought you made a love seat for Ginger & Rod

I have looked thru the wonderful many pages of this thread, and I have never learned to sew anything other than a straight line, and I do have a basic machine for repairs to the DH's stuff and DDs clothes when needed. Anyway to make a long story short, we are going to Disney in Dec. for DD's Sweet 16 and to Celebrate Christmas. Do any of you ever do any work for others? I mean if I bought some t-shirts would anyone be willing to design and attach some Mickey themed apliques to the shirts for me? I'd do it myself, but I am a substitute teacher and my schedule is ever changing, and I just can't set up lessons here when I am able to keep them. And then I fear mine would never look as beautiful as some of yours. I am willing to compensate for this. Thanks so much. And if this is not allowed to be done, the moderators can certainly delete this post. Sorry in advance if not allowed, and thanks in advance if anyone can help me.

As Diane pointed out, most of us have either our etsy or FB pages in our signature, but we are not allowed to advertise.

I need a few opinions.

Which way would you run the strips for a sash/ruffle.

Option 2 - Vertical

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Option 3 - None of the above.

I like the vertical look as long as it is not too wide.

 

[dianemom2]

It does seem that you know what to make to please your DDs. I bet they will be pleased with some of the other things you come up with for their trip. I forgot, are they going at the end of this year or the end of next year?

They are going this December. They are so excited about going with their cousins. I am surprised that they liked what I made because in the past they've told me NOT to make them anything at all. The only thing that they've wanted me to make is tote bags or purses. Maybe they are finally growing out of that phase.

Option 2 - Vertical

Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Definitely verticle!

Since you use the word "HAD" with the Ellageo, does it mean that it could not be fixed? I am so sorry to hear that.

The glow in the dark stuff sounds cool. I actually got some glow in the dark thread when I did an order with Marathon last year but I hadn't gotten around to using it. I always thought it would be cool to use it with the Haunted Mansion applique but I forgot about the thread when I did a Haunted Mansion shirt for a Give. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your shirts in action.

I haven't heard from the store yet. But I found a used Innov-is 4000d that is in great condition, with just over a million stitches. It fits into my budget to upgrade my machine so I think I am going to buy it. I talked to the guy at the store yesterday but he wanted almost double for a used Ellegante 1 with about 5 million stitches. He kept saying that I'd get free maintenance and lessons. But I could an awful lot of servicing done with the difference price and I really don't need any lessons.

The Haunted Mansion would look terrific on a shirt with the glow in the dark thread.

I don't think you can go wrong with the Innovis line. I have a Innovis 900 and 1500 and my mother has the 2800 and we both love our machines.

That's good to know that you like it. Chiara and Ellenbenny both said that they have 4500d and love them. As I posted above, I'm pretty sure I am going to buy a new machine.

 

[VBAndrea]

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WOW... I thought you made a love seat for Ginger & Rod

I think that is Ginger and Rod's love seat and the last pic shows the aftermath. They're kind of kinky from what D's told me about them.