Fish Extenders?

[nenner1]

Where did you find these awesome MICKEY embroidered things.

They are made by a DIS-er friend of mine who I have had the pleasure of cruising with twice. She is a doll, and extremely talented to boot.
Her name is Tiffany, she is Luvtheears on the Dis and Gradysmommy on eBay.

I love your FE! I think I saw the seller on e-bay who makes them like that! Can you clue me in on how the zip-tie holds it on? I don't want to spend $30.00 on it and have it taken! Thanks!

Yes, that is probably Tiffany's great work you have seen!

With the zip tie, we threaded the it through the string that hangs the FE and then around the base of the fish, securing it there. Be sure not to pull the tie too tight when securing it , or else you will have a lot of trouble cutting it off in the end. We left about 2" slack. Also, if the FE you buy doesn't have it, make sure you use a little bit of hot glue or super glue where the string it hangs from or connects to the dowel, as if it is unglued, a good yank by someone walking by will detach the string at the dowel, making the zip tie useless.

Hope that helps!!
Have a wonderful cruise!!

 

[Sinderelli]

I didn't realize Tiffany was on the DIS- I just bought a FE from her on ebay, also!!! I can't wait to get it

 

[quiltymom]

Oh and one more tip, if you make your own FE, make sure to use hot glue or superglue to secure the sring you hand it with to the bar the FE hangs from, if the string is just tied to the bar someone could easily untie it.

I never would've thought of that! Thanks for the great tip. We leave in just under 12 months for our cruise, so I need to start doing something every week so I'll be ready on time!

 

[iu97alum]

Has anyone done a FE for one person? My MIL is going to go with us but sh'ell have her own room so I'm debating to have her own FE made or just add her onto ours? Ideas? Any pictures of a one person FE?

 

[disneyfreak1]

I think if she has her own room, she might enjoy having her own FE. Keep in mind it doesn't have to be an "official" FE. I have seen photos of totes, gift bags, Christmas stockings, etc.

 

[101DalmFan]

bumping

 

[pgsahm2]

Bumping! I'm in need of an FE and I'm tempted to make one.... Is there a pattern online?

What kinds of gifts are usually left? How often do you leave them?

 

[alanapapa]

Bumping! I'm in need of an FE and I'm tempted to make one.... Is there a pattern online?

What kinds of gifts are usually left? How often do you leave them?

We ending up buying one from a DISser on Ebay. try googling Fish Extender or do a search for one on ebay and you will find some.

 

[TravelinGal]

Bumping! I'm in need of an FE and I'm tempted to make one.... Is there a pattern online?

What kinds of gifts are usually left? How often do you leave them?

This thread will provide those answers -- I think directions to make one are on the first page (in any case, it's early in the thread) and people have also discussed what to put in them as well. The frequency depends on you and your group you have a FW swap with.

I'd browse the thread as you have time. I know it's long - just remember what page you left off at and pick up when you have time.

ETA - the post with measurements is on page 2 #27

 

[camarks1234]

There was a link to a site that had a pattern but the page has been moved. I searched the site and couldn't find it. Someone else in the first few pages also posted some other directions as well.

What a great thread and great FEs! I'm going to get started on mine soon.

 

[TravelinGal]

There was a link to a site that had a pattern but the page has been moved. I searched the site and couldn't find it.

The link that was provided before is: http://www.sewing.org/html/starslockerpocket.html

 

[camarks1234]

Thx travelin gal!!!!

 

[don8life]

I have some candies for FE goodie bags. I want to make the goodie bags up before hand so I don't have to do it on the cruise. But I was reading on Disney's site that Snacks have to be closed bags.

Has anyone done this? Can you put it in the checked luggage or should it be carry on?

 

[Soccermom-Cheri]

depending on how many goodie bags you need to do, you can put them in a carry-on (just remember to keep it out of the sun if there are any "meltables" inside). I made mine up and had them shipped in a box to the hotel we stayed in for a few days before hand. I did carry on the small box so I didn't have to overstuff the carryons - needed that room for "adult beverages"

 

[cntkg1]

Bumping! I'm in need of an FE and I'm tempted to make one.... Is there a pattern online?

What kinds of gifts are usually left? How often do you leave them?

Here are a few pictures of the loot we brought home.

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=21624095&postcount=222

 

[creature teacher]

bumping

 

[quiltymom]

How long do you make the tie for hanging? I want to make sure I have it long enough so our stateroom number will be seen.

Thanks!

 

[jeanigor]

I have a question. I have read multiple times that the fish extender should be no more than 8" wide, or else it will hang out into the hall. Does the 8" refer to the fabric portion of the fish extender or the rod by which it is hung from?

 

[TiggerTails57]

Here is my FE 8 inches wide, and a whopping 13 inches with the golden Mickey's.
It was fine!

 

[TiggerTails57]

How long do you make the tie for hanging? I want to make sure I have it long enough so our stateroom number will be seen.

Thanks!

Make it plenty longer than you think you will need, as you can wrap it around the fish and secure with a zip tie.
I think mine was over 20 inches total. (Too short and it will hide the stateroom number).