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[The Moonk's Mom]

We just received our first pettis last week!!! We got this one today and dd7 is on This is why I made the carriage shirt. I'm not going to apologize for the hair, but the whole thing will look much better when her hair is fixed and properly accessorized!!!

Too cute! LOVE IT!

 

[eeyore3847]

OMG!!! DH just bought me the most amazing thing!! This!!

I just took it out of the box and I still can't believe it. It's a Viking Emerald 183. It's computerized! I mean I'm in the 21st century with my sewing machine. (the one I had been using was at least 15 years old.) I still need to do a Cinderella dress and boy this thing is going to make my princess dresses a breeze!! It isn't an embrodiery one, but it has some cool stitching, I think I read it would program the VCR and put a roast in the oven all at the same time. I don't know how!?! I'm just psyched it had a self-threading needle and a speed controller??? I didn't even know machines had that. So what do you think?? Does anyone have a Viking?

I love the viking I have the Platinum 715 and I adore it! Enjoy your viking it is user friendly!

 

[SilverMickey]

OMG!!! DH just bought me the most amazing thing!! This!!

I just took it out of the box and I still can't believe it. It's a Viking Emerald 183. It's computerized! I mean I'm in the 21st century with my sewing machine. (the one I had been using was at least 15 years old.) I still need to do a Cinderella dress and boy this thing is going to make my princess dresses a breeze!! It isn't an embrodiery one, but it has some cool stitching, I think I read it would program the VCR and put a roast in the oven all at the same time. I don't know how!?! I'm just psyched it had a self-threading needle and a speed controller??? I didn't even know machines had that. So what do you think?? Does anyone have a Viking?

This looks great!

I am sewing with a Viking... about 25-27 yrs old... but I love it!My how times have changed...

 

[CampbellScot]

We just received our first pettis last week!!! We got this one today and dd7 is on This is why I made the carriage shirt. I'm not going to apologize for the hair, but the whole thing will look much better when her hair is fixed and properly accessorized!!!

SUPER darling!!! Was this on back order for a long time? I've heard the wait can be MONTHS!!!

I just love this!! My step daughter is pettiskirt nuts and wants to wear one to Disney, but we're going in August and I'd be afraid she'd expire from the heat under all that chiffon!!!

 

[TinaLala]

If I wasn't too tired I'd whip together somethings on it, but I think I'll let it rest until Friday. Then say hello to Cinderella and a pair of Tinkerbell shorts!

I loved seeing the older version Viking machine! It's nice to see that it has the quality to last a long time. I grew up on a Singer and it was 20 years old when I started to learn 20 years ago. My mom just sold it to a little old lady who was easy 85 yo who wanted the sewing machine she grew up on. Well this one isn't my mother's machine that's for sure, but it will be one that my kids can learn on for sure!!

 

[MaeB]

Hey ladies! (and gentleman)

I'm a long time lurker and I first want to say that I am in awe by the stuff you all do! I'm not a sewer but I want to learn and have decided to make a "quilt" this summer. If any of you have any easy ideas I'm all ears.

Just wanted to stop by to tell you all about my day today. I'm a college student in a museum studies program and am currently on a 5 week work placement. Today I was working with the curator at the office I'm in. I think she's maybe a curator for a heritage park somewhere in Ontario. Anyway, what she does is research and I guess design and maybe sew historic clothing. It's all depicting Canada in the 1830's and 1840's. I'm telling you all, you would have been in ruffle, shirring and boning heaven! The dresses were just gorgeous and so intricate. There were some amazing pettiskirts around, too. She also gave me a "tour" of the fabric shelves. There must have been over 400 bolts all arranged by colour.

Anywhoo...just wanted to share. I thought of you ladies today.

Carry on...

 

[o2bacelt]

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with her. She is a huge mess maker, I can't keep up with her, the house looks like a bomb went off in it, I'm at the point where I don't even know where to start to make it better. She refuses to listen. And if things don't go her way right down to the most minute detail you're faces with the screaming ugly tantrum thing. You know the ones that involve screaming at the top of lungs and full arm and legs kicking and thrashing.

She just had a huge meltdown over the color of a dental flosser that lasted well over an hour. I have been making a point of not raising my voice and since I was angry enough at her this evening (after the whole day being a mess because of her tantrums) I didn't yell, I'm one of those people when they get really really made I talk quietly. She lost her bedtime story and she never even finished brushing her teeth because she wouldn't stop screaming long enough to brush them.

I don't know what to do to make it better. I just want to sit and cry because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I worry that my neighbors think we beat her all night because she screams as if someone is killing her.

I feel so ill equipped, I never thought I'd be parent, it wasn't something I was planning on doing. I just don't know how to make it better. DH wants another baby and I don't even know how to get my head around doing this again. I don't know if I could handle another round of this, I realize each child is different but the fear of having another child that's this intense freaks me out.

Anyone have an intense preschooler or any ideas on how to cope? I know this isn't probably the place to ask but I've come to value the opinions of you ladies and Tom, as this is the board I read the most.

We use a naughty spot as a time out and she does lose certain toys or activities when the naughty spot doesn't work. She just doesn't listen to a thing you tell her.

Thanks!

 

[Flea]

hmmmmmm I need some encouragement.

I'm washing my fabric ready to sew but I'm so scared - what if I make a mistake - I'm worried about sizing since our trip isn't till next year. I don't want to break my fabric that the lovely Wendy has sent to me (woohoo I have disney fabs too) It's much nicer just looking at it. I've got another package of fabric coming (thanks Teresa and Wendy) so really should make room for it - it's going to be like christmas.


I'm thinking I might just make some at home trial runs on non disney fabs but even that is scary. I love my fabric and it looks nice just being folded into it's box. I just like pulling it out and feeling it.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm here I am rambling and procrastinating


eta and what if I find another pattern that I like better than what I used.


I think I just need to stop overthinking it and just do it. ( <--- I love that smiley)

 

[GoofyG]

My daughter just turned 4. She has been having a lot of melt downs lately and lots of whining. I heard on the Today show that the whining is normal for 4. Yepee!!! So..... I guess it's just the age. At least I hope so. One minute she acts so grown up and the next its crying. It's amazing how much and how fast she is learning things. Maybe it's just too overwhelming for so much to be happening in her little life. I just love her to death.

My soon to be 2 DD is my one that destroys her room every night and throws herself down is temper tantrums. Boy are they totally different kids.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hey ladies! (and gentleman)

I'm a long time lurker and I first want to say that I am in awe by the stuff you all do! I'm not a sewer but I want to learn and have decided to make a "quilt" this summer. If any of you have any easy ideas I'm all ears.

Just wanted to stop by to tell you all about my day today. I'm a college student in a museum studies program and am currently on a 5 week work placement. Today I was working with the curator at the office I'm in. I think she's maybe a curator for a heritage park somewhere in Ontario. Anyway, what she does is research and I guess design and maybe sew historic clothing. It's all depicting Canada in the 1830's and 1840's. I'm telling you all, you would have been in ruffle, shirring and boning heaven! The dresses were just gorgeous and so intricate. There were some amazing pettiskirts around, too. She also gave me a "tour" of the fabric shelves. There must have been over 400 bolts all arranged by colour.

Anywhoo...just wanted to share. I thought of you ladies today.

Carry on...

It sounds like heaven to me!! I would have loved to have been in your shoes! Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[SallyfromDE]

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with her. She is a huge mess maker, I can't keep up with her, the house looks like a bomb went off in it, I'm at the point where I don't even know where to start to make it better. She refuses to listen. And if things don't go her way right down to the most minute detail you're faces with the screaming ugly tantrum thing. You know the ones that involve screaming at the top of lungs and full arm and legs kicking and thrashing.

She just had a huge meltdown over the color of a dental flosser that lasted well over an hour. I have been making a point of not raising my voice and since I was angry enough at her this evening (after the whole day being a mess because of her tantrums) I didn't yell, I'm one of those people when they get really really made I talk quietly. She lost her bedtime story and she never even finished brushing her teeth because she wouldn't stop screaming long enough to brush them.

I don't know what to do to make it better. I just want to sit and cry because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I worry that my neighbors think we beat her all night because she screams as if someone is killing her.

I feel so ill equipped, I never thought I'd be parent, it wasn't something I was planning on doing. I just don't know how to make it better. DH wants another baby and I don't even know how to get my head around doing this again. I don't know if I could handle another round of this, I realize each child is different but the fear of having another child that's this intense freaks me out.

Anyone have an intense preschooler or any ideas on how to cope? I know this isn't probably the place to ask but I've come to value the opinions of you ladies and Tom, as this is the board I read the most.

We use a naughty spot as a time out and she does lose certain toys or activities when the naughty spot doesn't work. She just doesn't listen to a thing you tell her.

Thanks!

Have you had her the Dr. for a check up? Kirsta was acting like this. She is 7 now and now 4. But we had an awful time with her acting like this. She finally started to say she feeling dizzy and tired, when she just got up. She was even giving her teacher a hard time at school. We finally found out, that when she moved in to our house, the air was much dryer and she was snoring. The snoring was keeping her awake. She had to have tubes in her ears, her annoids out and tonsils. She is a different kid now. Comes in and does her homework without complaining (most of the time). Helps out, and her teacher has said the same thing. Her ears had fluid in them and she was having trouble hearing. And most of her acting up, was becuase she was tired.

I'd just want to rule out any health reasons before I worried too much. Your not terrible Mom. Kids do act like this at 4. Remember she is growing. You've more fun to come!

 

[CastleCreations]

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with her. She is a huge mess maker, I can't keep up with her, the house looks like a bomb went off in it, I'm at the point where I don't even know where to start to make it better. She refuses to listen. And if things don't go her way right down to the most minute detail you're faces with the screaming ugly tantrum thing. You know the ones that involve screaming at the top of lungs and full arm and legs kicking and thrashing.

She just had a huge meltdown over the color of a dental flosser that lasted well over an hour. I have been making a point of not raising my voice and since I was angry enough at her this evening (after the whole day being a mess because of her tantrums) I didn't yell, I'm one of those people when they get really really made I talk quietly. She lost her bedtime story and she never even finished brushing her teeth because she wouldn't stop screaming long enough to brush them.

I don't know what to do to make it better. I just want to sit and cry because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I worry that my neighbors think we beat her all night because she screams as if someone is killing her.

I feel so ill equipped, I never thought I'd be parent, it wasn't something I was planning on doing. I just don't know how to make it better. DH wants another baby and I don't even know how to get my head around doing this again. I don't know if I could handle another round of this, I realize each child is different but the fear of having another child that's this intense freaks me out.

Anyone have an intense preschooler or any ideas on how to cope? I know this isn't probably the place to ask but I've come to value the opinions of you ladies and Tom, as this is the board I read the most.

We use a naughty spot as a time out and she does lose certain toys or activities when the naughty spot doesn't work. She just doesn't listen to a thing you tell her.

Thanks!

First of all....hugs to you! I'm not one to give advice, heck mine are still fighting over which bed to sleep in, and they "went to bed" at 8 o'clock and here it is 10:30..LOL. My 5 year old is a little bit of a handful at times, no histerics or anything, but she does want to move on to something else, without cleaning up the first activity. So our new rule is, if she gets up from it, (the puzzle, painting, coloring) then she puts it away. That's it. Even if it's just to use the rest room, because then she comes out of the loo, and heads off in another direction to "search and destroy"
She tells me how much she doesn't like brushing her hair and her teeth, but when she says that, I say well do you want Mommy to do it...LOL. She knows Mommy doesn't brush hair gentle when she's angry... so she does it herself...LOL.
I hope things get better for you. The only thing I can think of, is what about setting up a schedule with her. Ask her what kind of things she'd like to do during the day/week, and make up a schedule, and when the times up for an activity, then she cleans up and takes a quick break and off to the next activity. I would alternate activites that you have to do with her, with ones that she can do alone, this way it will give you a break. My girls are into the look Mommy....look Mommy...Mommy...look..., so I don't get much television watching, reading, sewing, or homework, done lately..
But good luck, and keep us posted.

 

[tnmom25]

OMG!!! DH just bought me the most amazing thing!! This!!

Isn't he sweet!!! Have fun!!

Very pretty. Where did you get the pattern to do the carriage on the shirt. I have been looking for one to add to a pair of Cinderella capris for Jenna.

Major drooling going on in my house right now. I want one!!!!

I made the design, it took me 2hrs to get the design right, then another 6hrs to get the crystals in place!

SUPER darling!!! Was this on back order for a long time? I've heard the wait can be MONTHS!!!

I just love this!! My step daughter is pettiskirt nuts and wants to wear one to Disney, but we're going in August and I'd be afraid she'd expire from the heat under all that chiffon!!!

We waited a while! But it was worth it.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I made the design, it took me 2hrs to get the design right, then another 6hrs to get the crystals in place!

If you made it on paper would you mind posting that pattern so I can CASE it?? PLEASE!!!!

 

[mickeyjen]

SUPER darling!!! Was this on back order for a long time? I've heard the wait can be MONTHS!!!

I just love this!! My step daughter is pettiskirt nuts and wants to wear one to Disney, but we're going in August and I'd be afraid she'd expire from the heat under all that chiffon!!!

I'm not the one you were asking, but I just received our pettiskirts last week that we ordered in SEPTEMBER!!! So, yes, it can take awhile! Luckily I put a "rush" on the two that were needed for Christmas and got those in only 12 weeks...

 

[mickeyjen]

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with her. She is a huge mess maker, I can't keep up with her, the house looks like a bomb went off in it, I'm at the point where I don't even know where to start to make it better. She refuses to listen. And if things don't go her way right down to the most minute detail you're faces with the screaming ugly tantrum thing. You know the ones that involve screaming at the top of lungs and full arm and legs kicking and thrashing.

She just had a huge meltdown over the color of a dental flosser that lasted well over an hour. I have been making a point of not raising my voice and since I was angry enough at her this evening (after the whole day being a mess because of her tantrums) I didn't yell, I'm one of those people when they get really really made I talk quietly. She lost her bedtime story and she never even finished brushing her teeth because she wouldn't stop screaming long enough to brush them.

I don't know what to do to make it better. I just want to sit and cry because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I worry that my neighbors think we beat her all night because she screams as if someone is killing her.

I feel so ill equipped, I never thought I'd be parent, it wasn't something I was planning on doing. I just don't know how to make it better. DH wants another baby and I don't even know how to get my head around doing this again. I don't know if I could handle another round of this, I realize each child is different but the fear of having another child that's this intense freaks me out.

Anyone have an intense preschooler or any ideas on how to cope? I know this isn't probably the place to ask but I've come to value the opinions of you ladies and Tom, as this is the board I read the most.

We use a naughty spot as a time out and she does lose certain toys or activities when the naughty spot doesn't work. She just doesn't listen to a thing you tell her.

Thanks!

First of all, hugs to you! 4 is definitely still an intense age for most kids and I wouldn't call your DD's behavior atypical. I do think it is possible that she has sensory issues, but it is hard to know for sure by your description. I would suggest borrowing a book called "The Out of Sync Child" from your library and see if you see any of your DD in it. (FTR, it reads like a manual for my DS) Another good one is "Raising a Sensory Smart Child" or something like that... Good luck to you!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with her. She is a huge mess maker, I can't keep up with her, the house looks like a bomb went off in it, I'm at the point where I don't even know where to start to make it better. She refuses to listen. And if things don't go her way right down to the most minute detail you're faces with the screaming ugly tantrum thing. You know the ones that involve screaming at the top of lungs and full arm and legs kicking and thrashing.

She just had a huge meltdown over the color of a dental flosser that lasted well over an hour. I have been making a point of not raising my voice and since I was angry enough at her this evening (after the whole day being a mess because of her tantrums) I didn't yell, I'm one of those people when they get really really made I talk quietly. She lost her bedtime story and she never even finished brushing her teeth because she wouldn't stop screaming long enough to brush them.

I don't know what to do to make it better. I just want to sit and cry because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I worry that my neighbors think we beat her all night because she screams as if someone is killing her.

I feel so ill equipped, I never thought I'd be parent, it wasn't something I was planning on doing. I just don't know how to make it better. DH wants another baby and I don't even know how to get my head around doing this again. I don't know if I could handle another round of this, I realize each child is different but the fear of having another child that's this intense freaks me out.

Anyone have an intense preschooler or any ideas on how to cope? I know this isn't probably the place to ask but I've come to value the opinions of you ladies and Tom, as this is the board I read the most.

We use a naughty spot as a time out and she does lose certain toys or activities when the naughty spot doesn't work. She just doesn't listen to a thing you tell her.

Thanks!

You are NOT a bad MOM. Advice- hmmm. Im apprehensive. I noticed you didnt mention spanking....Im not trying to spark debate. Im just bringing it up. I recently went to a MOPS program and listened to a Mom speak who said she would give her children one warning. She used jumping on the couch as an example. If the child continued to jump she would walk over, remove child from couch and calmly say, Mommy said No jumping on the couch, we need to go to your room. She felt spanking was a private affair. She walked the child to their room. Sat them down on their bed, explained that ultimately not listening to Mommy was what they were being punished for, and that we all have authority in our lives and we all had to start by listening to our Mommies. She would then tell them you need to roll over, and sometimes that meant a fuss with them. but she said she kept it calm and dignified and afterwards explained Mommy still loved them and forgives them and loved on 'em and then it was over. (That story really stuck with me)

If she is making a mess during the day you may want to force her to clean up after each thing she plays with. So if she gets out stuff to play dolls or tea, she has to put that away before eating lunch, or whatever is next. If she refuses than she can sit quietly in a corner until she is ready to clean up.
I think the most important thing is to be consistant and be patient. And when she decides to sceam- let her and act like it's no sweat off your back. Ask her when she's going to be ready to talk like a big girl?
I dont have any this age yet, but I have a niece who wears her Mom out and subsequently gets what she wants. She is also very overweight at this point (like I said, she gets what she wants)

Other suggestions- get her outside or doing something physically taxing every day and breathing fresh air. Be sure she is still getting quality eye contact and positive one on one attention.
Discuss goals for good behavior- like 2 weeks of "sticker days" equals 1 trip to the local zoo, or playzone, or lunch at McDonald's.
My other SIL is a "1-2-3" Mom, she has a book something like the Magic of 1-2-3 that she follows cosistantly and swears by it.

I think kids will be kids and some times they may go thru a bad phase. It doesnt make you a bad parent. It makes them kids.
BIG hug to you Mama!!! And if you have another- it will be a while before they can talk.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with her. She is a huge mess maker, I can't keep up with her, the house looks like a bomb went off in it, I'm at the point where I don't even know where to start to make it better. She refuses to listen. And if things don't go her way right down to the most minute detail you're faces with the screaming ugly tantrum thing. You know the ones that involve screaming at the top of lungs and full arm and legs kicking and thrashing.

She just had a huge meltdown over the color of a dental flosser that lasted well over an hour. I have been making a point of not raising my voice and since I was angry enough at her this evening (after the whole day being a mess because of her tantrums) I didn't yell, I'm one of those people when they get really really made I talk quietly. She lost her bedtime story and she never even finished brushing her teeth because she wouldn't stop screaming long enough to brush them.

I don't know what to do to make it better. I just want to sit and cry because I feel like such a failure as a parent. I worry that my neighbors think we beat her all night because she screams as if someone is killing her.

I feel so ill equipped, I never thought I'd be parent, it wasn't something I was planning on doing. I just don't know how to make it better. DH wants another baby and I don't even know how to get my head around doing this again. I don't know if I could handle another round of this, I realize each child is different but the fear of having another child that's this intense freaks me out.

Anyone have an intense preschooler or any ideas on how to cope? I know this isn't probably the place to ask but I've come to value the opinions of you ladies and Tom, as this is the board I read the most.

We use a naughty spot as a time out and she does lose certain toys or activities when the naughty spot doesn't work. She just doesn't listen to a thing you tell her.

Thanks!

The best technique that I have ever heard of is called Consequences. You have to set up consequences for your child. If she doesn't pick up her stuff and you have to than she doesn't get it for a set amount of time. Not too long though because she will forget about the toy and the consequence is forgotten. There are also natural consequences. Like if she leaves something on the floor and the dog chews it up. (DD is learning the dog one) The only time that should not allow a natural consequence to occur is when it causes the child or someone else harm (obviously). I don't know the name of the book that this came from but it was blue and had a yellow handprint on the cover. Time outs do work if you stick with them. I have spanked DD when she has gotten out of hand and I have to say that it has helped. I always reassure her afterwards that I still love her and only did it because she was out of hand. I was told that you should NEVER use anything to spank your child with other than a hand and NEVER harm your child when spanking.

ETA: I haven't had to spank DD for about a year now. All I have to do is count and she knows that I am serious and that she needs to listen. I also turn the TV off right in front of her if she ignores me.

 

[teresajoy]

As a former "pageant" girl I know what you mean about hair being fried. My grandmother finally discovered curlers that didn't damage my hair but produced the springy curls so desired at pageants! Thank goodness b/c I was fixin to go BALD! My oh my how we were fluffed and sparkled within an inch of our little lives! I loved it. I really did...stocks were purchased for me with my winnings! I'm glad about it now though b/c if something bad ever happened, I'd have a wee cushion to fall back on today! I will NOT be posting any pictures from MY pageants days!

Aww come on!!! We need some pictures!!!! If I can post a picture of my self in a bathing suit with a permed mullet and huge glasses in my siggy! then you can post a pageant picture.

We got DD's school pictures back. I'm glad we went with the lemons! Not too bad for school pictures...

Aww, she looks gogeous!!!

Here are the Hannah Montana outfits I made the girls. I'm not too excited about them but the girls love them so that's good.

this guitar shirt is a total CAB and the edges need some more fraying:

and here she is wearing the shirt to school today (she did her own hair )

Lily's shirt is an iron-on from Joanns (the hearts are kinda fuzzy). She calls it her "rock shirt" and she really LOVES the purple sparkly ric rac! She just sits and plays with it.

Jayeden and Lily look darling, as usual!!!! I love that top, I need to CASE your CASE!!! I love it that Jayden still wants the ruffles!! And Lily is becoming quite the little model!!!! I just love her hair!!!

So her goes nothing or hopefully something...this is my first time posting photos and I hope I did it right

Since the machine is dead I did some stuff by hand, which will not be a lot!

This is a shirt I picked up from Goodwill for $2 ( I love a bargain!) and my DD8 came up with the idea to embelish the top and shorts.

These are her hairbows. She is very proud of them!

My DS6 is a HUGE LE fan...just some iron on for him...I'm doing his shirt later.

This is some fabric I picked up at Hobby Lobby (my new favorite place) and the front off of some overalls my late MIL gave to me while I was pregnant. She gave me a junior size, while I was prego! I have not seen a junior size since ....so I saved them and knew I would do something with them some day. I am going to make a top for my DD.

And here is the gang on easter...all store bought outfits.

Very cute!!! I love the eeyore, that's going to be adorable!!!

 

[teresajoy]

Ok, this is my 3rd post in the last few minutes because I keep forgetting to post these. This is dd with her Marie outfit on. I love this one!!!! I have just enough fabric to make one more

And... the "Emma"

I love it!!!! So does Lyddy! Emma is such a doll!

Awesome job! Geez... I wish they had that kit when I had an influx of orders for castle cakes last summer. I used pringles cans and ice cream cones. What a pain!

These are beautiful!!!

We just received our first pettis last week!!! We got this one today and dd7 is on This is why I made the carriage shirt. I'm not going to apologize for the hair, but the whole thing will look much better when her hair is fixed and properly accessorized!!!

Oh my goodness, Abby looks gorgeous!!! That is a gorgeous petti! We got our first pettis Monday! I was so excited!!! We ordered them at the end of October, begining of November. They put a rush on these, because they were for a wedding. Only in petti land can 6 months be called a rush order! The rest of my order is suppose to be in by the end of May.

I was suprised at how HEAVY these are!

OMG!!! DH just bought me the most amazing thing!! This!!

I just took it out of the box and I still can't believe it. It's a Viking Emerald 183. It's computerized! I mean I'm in the 21st century with my sewing machine. (the one I had been using was at least 15 years old.) I still need to do a Cinderella dress and boy this thing is going to make my princess dresses a breeze!! It isn't an embrodiery one, but it has some cool stitching, I think I read it would program the VCR and put a roast in the oven all at the same time. I don't know how!?! I'm just psyched it had a self-threading needle and a speed controller??? I didn't even know machines had that. So what do you think?? Does anyone have a Viking?

WOW!!! That is so cool!!!!

oooooh my name hehe since you asked.........

How I do mine is I sew a length of ribbon to each end of the elastic (enough for waist measurement) - I use non roll medium width elastic - then I cut the tulle into strips depending on the length I want it - measure waist to whereever you want it to fall - double then add 2 inches.

I've made lots now so I just gather and sew but if you want to just loop the tulle around the elastic in the colour pattern you like making it quite full then I do a 3 stage zig zag while slightly stretching the elastic.

I find this makes a nice flat waistband and there are no knots to come undone.

and just cos I love this pic

I'm making sure this goes into the bookmarks.

This looks great!

I am sewing with a Viking... about 25-27 yrs old... but I love it!My how times have changed...

That looks like the same Viking that I use! Mine is brown and is some sort of anniversary edition. But, other than that, it looks just like this. Does yours have the letter cartridge too?

Hey ladies! (and gentleman)

I'm a long time lurker and I first want to say that I am in awe by the stuff you all do! I'm not a sewer but I want to learn and have decided to make a "quilt" this summer. If any of you have any easy ideas I'm all ears.

Just wanted to stop by to tell you all about my day today. I'm a college student in a museum studies program and am currently on a 5 week work placement. Today I was working with the curator at the office I'm in. I think she's maybe a curator for a heritage park somewhere in Ontario. Anyway, what she does is research and I guess design and maybe sew historic clothing. It's all depicting Canada in the 1830's and 1840's. I'm telling you all, you would have been in ruffle, shirring and boning heaven! The dresses were just gorgeous and so intricate. There were some amazing pettiskirts around, too. She also gave me a "tour" of the fabric shelves. There must have been over 400 bolts all arranged by colour.

Anywhoo...just wanted to share. I thought of you ladies today.

Carry on...

OOOH, I would love to see that!!!!

DD is almost 4, she's always been um... high maintenance, she was doing really well for awhile but the last few weeks is back to being a tantruming bossy mess. !

I'm sorry you are having such a rough time right now! You've gotten some great advice here. Remember, you are not a bad parent!

hmmmmmm I need some encouragement.

I'm washing my fabric ready to sew but I'm so scared - what if I make a mistake - I'm worried about sizing since our trip isn't till next year. I don't want to break my fabric that the lovely Wendy has sent to me (woohoo I have disney fabs too) It's much nicer just looking at it. I've got another package of fabric coming (thanks Teresa and Wendy) so really should make room for it - it's going to be like christmas.


I'm thinking I might just make some at home trial runs on non disney fabs but even that is scary. I love my fabric and it looks nice just being folded into it's box. I just like pulling it out and feeling it.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm here I am rambling and procrastinating


eta and what if I find another pattern that I like better than what I used.


I think I just need to stop overthinking it and just do it. ( <--- I love that smiley)

Go leah Go Leah!!! You can do it!