Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Tnkrbelle565]

Putting the cindy skirt together now. Attaching ruffles, casing, elastic. Keep your fingers crossed.

...t.

Fingers crossed...here is some pixie dust

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I can't believe what I just did. I carefully pieced together my first major pieced applique (a Minnie head), ironed it on, couldn't decide if I liked how it was looking or not, but thought I'd applique it anyway to get the practice. I started to applique, got all the way around one ear and realized I'd ironed it on to the wrong side--ON TOP OF the paper backing of the stabilizer.

Sooooo sounds like something that I would do!

 

[mytwotinks]

No, I got that, lol! When I am sewing on a button I am trying to hold it straight on the front and then I turn it over and the back thread is all knotty and all over the place. If I glue it I can pay more attention to sewing it on better. All the fumbling I've done with buttons and didn't think to temporarily glue it down!

O.k. I am just so bad at explaining stuff that I figured I got you confused!

I keep a glue stick in my sewing stuff for when I use my sewing machine to attach buttons too! The lady that showed me how to use my sewing machine told me that one.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I finished my MAW Big Give #4 outfit today! I will probably ship it on Friday

SO cool!!!!!!!

I can't believe what I just did. I carefully pieced together my first major pieced applique (a Minnie head), ironed it on, couldn't decide if I liked how it was looking or not, but thought I'd applique it anyway to get the practice. I started to applique, got all the way around one ear and realized I'd ironed it on to the wrong side--ON TOP OF the paper backing of the stabilizer.

Don't you hate that!

No, I got that, lol! When I am sewing on a button I am trying to hold it straight on the front and then I turn it over and the back thread is all knotty and all over the place. If I glue it I can pay more attention to sewing it on better. All the fumbling I've done with buttons and didn't think to temporarily glue it down!

I use scotch tape to keep my button in place and then I sew on the button by machine with a zig zag stitch. The tape tears off easily. I tried wonder tape and it didn't work as well.

I do however LOVE wonder tape for taping down the collar on the bowling shirt before I sew it. It is a wonder.

 

[Stephres]

I use scotch tape to keep my button in place and then I sew on the button by machine with a zig zag stitch. The tape tears off easily. I tried wonder tape and it didn't work as well.

I do however LOVE wonder tape for taping down the collar on the bowling shirt before I sew it. It is a wonder.

Dude, the sewing machine? Oh I will be so mad if that works! I am going to have to find a button to try it tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[mytwotinks]

Dude, the sewing machine? Oh I will be so mad if that works! I am going to have to find a button to try it tomorrow. Thanks!

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Attaching a button with your sewing machine:

Take the foot off of you sewing machine.

Set your stitch to zig zag

Set your length to 0 (or the shortest it will go)

Find the width that matches the holes. (You can use a not card and match the button up to it till you find a match

place your button under the presser foot holder (You can get a button foot, but I was taught without it and it is one less step to do.) Lower foot holder to button

Go really slow!!!! I sometimes use my hand wheel when the needle is going to switch sides.

Go over the button 4-5 times and do a lock stitch

Button should stay forever!

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Somebody tell me if I missed a step.

 

[mytwotinks]

I wouldn't use my machine to do the Mickey heads though. I would have a hard time keeping the buttons in the right spot and lining it up on the machine. It takes me longer to line up each button on the machine than it does to do it by hand. I used to do more of them on the machine because I wasn't very neat by hand. It takes so long for me to do it that way though that I forced myself to learn to do it by hand more neatly.

 

[cerberus]

I finished my MAW Big Give #4 outfit today! I will probably ship it on Friday

Very cute! I am lovin the hair bows, my daughter wears her hair in pigtails almost every day! Anybody here make any ponytail holders that they sell? Hope that question is not taboo

 

[mytwotinks]

So, I got the results of Riley's sample that she left Monday. She is positive for infection. I am just beyond knowing what to do. I am hoping to get an appt. with my pcp monday to talk to her about the referral I need. I still haven't heard back from Mayo clinic so I also need to give them a call.

I have no idea what to do. I am feeling really desperate right now.

Sorry to keep being such a gloomy guss.

 

[lovesdumbo]

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Attaching a button with your sewing machine:

Take the foot off of you sewing machine.

Set your stitch to zig zag

Set your length to 0 (or the shortest it will go)

Find the width that matches the holes. (You can use a not card and match the button up to it till you find a match

place your button under the presser foot holder (You can get a button foot, but I was taught without it and it is one less step to do.) Lower foot holder to button

Go really slow!!!! I sometimes use my hand wheel when the needle is going to switch sides.

Go over the button 4-5 times and do a lock stitch

Button should stay forever!

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Somebody tell me if I missed a step.

Great instructions! I lower my feed dog but I do use the foot-I'll have to try without the foot.



I think you like to do it by machine for the same reason I do-we're both perfectionists!

 

[mytwotinks]

Great instructions! I lower my feed dog but I do use the foot-I'll have to try without the foot.



I think you like to do it by machine for the same reason I do-we're both perfectionists!

I am a perfectionist, but unfortunately I am a perfectionist with no hope of ever being perfect!

 

[lovesdumbo]

So, I got the results of Riley's sample that she left Monday. She is positive for infection. I am just beyond knowing what to do. I am hoping to get an appt. with my pcp monday to talk to her about the referral I need. I still haven't heard back from Mayo clinic so I also need to give them a call.

I have no idea what to do. I am feeling really desperate right now.

Sorry to keep being such a gloomy guss.

Hope you can get some answers and relief soon!!!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I am a perfectionist, but unfortunately I am a perfectionist with no hope of ever being perfect!

Me too! It can be so limiting! I think I'm a little better now that I'm a little (um....maybe not so little....) older.

I'm an accountant by trade-I like everything to balance out to the penny.

 

[revrob]

So, I got the results of Riley's sample that she left Monday. She is positive for infection. I am just beyond knowing what to do. I am hoping to get an appt. with my pcp monday to talk to her about the referral I need. I still haven't heard back from Mayo clinic so I also need to give them a call.

I have no idea what to do. I am feeling really desperate right now.

Sorry to keep being such a gloomy guss.

Just don't even know what to say. I simply don't understand how she can continue to have postive tests, and the dr's aren't intent on figuring out why. It's just mind boggling.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Just don't even know what to say. I simply don't understand how she can continue to have postive tests, and the dr's aren't intent on figuring out why. It's just mind boggling.

and they say she's faking it and threaten to do painfull proceedures in the hopes they will go away. It is disgusting! Why can't they admit they don't know what to do for her and find someone who can help?????????


I see Riley's beautiful face in Denise's signature and I just can't imagine what that poor child is going through. And this can't be easy on Drew either.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I finished my MAW Big Give #4 outfit today! I will probably ship it on Friday

It came out beautiful. I love the apple skirt wth the snow white top!

So, I got the results of Riley's sample that she left Monday. She is positive for infection. I am just beyond knowing what to do. I am hoping to get an appt. with my pcp monday to talk to her about the referral I need. I still haven't heard back from Mayo clinic so I also need to give them a call.

I have no idea what to do. I am feeling really desperate right now.

Sorry to keep being such a gloomy guss.

I really hope you get that referral. Tell them if you get it you can leave them alone and be out of their hair! Maybe they will like that! Call mayo in the morning. Make sure they hear you!

Oh...what is Riley's fav color or colors??

 

[karebear1]

So, I got the results of Riley's sample that she left Monday. She is positive for infection. I am just beyond knowing what to do. I am hoping to get an appt. with my pcp monday to talk to her about the referral I need. I still haven't heard back from Mayo clinic so I also need to give them a call.

I have no idea what to do. I am feeling really desperate right now.

Sorry to keep being such a gloomy guss.

You are not a gloomy gus........... you are a good mommy!! Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way. I have a good feeling you're gonna find some answers pretty quick here Denise. Just hang in there long enough to get them! You're strong- you know Riley is strong- hang in girl! It's just a matter of time.

 

[mytwotinks]

Thanks everyone. I really needed that little boost from you ladies!

 

[mytwotinks]

Oh...what is Riley's fav color or colors??

She really likes everything, but her room is bright bubblegum pink, turquoise and lime green. I would say those are probably her favorites.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Thanks Denise! Now, go get some sleep! I am heading to dream town and hopefully I can fall asleep fast!