Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Blyssfull]

So I finally made some easy fit shorts and appliqued my very first shirt. The shirt is WAYY too big on him but it was only 99cents and I learned a lot with it being my first. I thought it was going to turn out a 5x7 but nope. The easy fit pants were pretty much just that, I think a few of the issues I did have were because of the type of fabric.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813962/ by blyss_full, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813630/ by blyss_full, on Flickr

 

[cogero]

So I finally made some easy fit shorts and appliqued my very first shirt. The shirt is WAYY too big on him but it was only 99cents and I learned a lot with it being my first. I thought it was going to turn out a 5x7 but nope. The easy fit pants were pretty much just that, I think a few of the issues I did have were because of the type of fabric.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813962/ by blyss_full, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813630/ by blyss_full, on Flickr

I love these shorts. I actually have some of that fabric for shorts for my kiddos.

 

[JMD1979]

This is what they were wearing that day. I was wondering if you were a Disboutiquer but I didn't recognize the little girl from any pictures so I didn't say anything. I remember thinking that Jungle Book was perfect for AK and why hadn't I thought of that, lol.

How cute! Love that skirt and the matching boy set! Too Cute!

Love those AG doll clothes! There has been so many cute AG clothes posted lately that I'm dying to make some.



That's great that your dd has caught the sewing bug. Alexa is 7 and she likes to make "pockets" out of scraps, just using a plain old needle and thread.

Love the doll outfits. I actually have that stitch fabric waiting to be washed and cut out for our August trip.

The doll outfits are adorable. My DDs didn't get the sewing gene but I think it may have just skipped a generation because my granddaughter enjoys helping me sew. Maybe the girls thought the sewing area needed some inspiring art work.

Thanks everyone!

Thanks to everyone for their concern. I don't usually gripe about my health problems as I am really lucky. The NF1 is congenital and could have been a lot worse and for having had arthritis for 54 years, I am in better shape than I should be.

Yesterday was a difficult day. I am selling my car to t-beri and went to the store to stock up on a few things. I gave up about a fourth of the way through what I needed. I was in too much pain to finish. It was my own fault. I should have used the electric cart, but it holds so little and is so slow (I admit I'm spoiled to my own zippy ECV.) Plus, I was told that the cataract in my right eye is set on "fast forward" and is going to have to come out sooner than expected! I was totally wiped out and I know better....I know not to use all my energy at once.

I the white board pictures.

Are the pants CarlaC's easy fit? I've got my three young girls coming over next week and I want to have patterns that they'll be successful with. I love your doll outfits.

Here come the typos . . . .

Thanks! Yup! They are the easy fits and according to DD they come highly recommended!



No quote, but I love those easy fit shorts! ADORABLE!!

Jeana

 

[love to stitch]

So I finally made some easy fit shorts and appliqued my very first shirt. The shirt is WAYY too big on him but it was only 99cents and I learned a lot with it being my first. I thought it was going to turn out a 5x7 but nope. The easy fit pants were pretty much just that, I think a few of the issues I did have were because of the type of fabric.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813962/ by blyss_full, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813630/ by blyss_full, on Flickr

Cute little guy and outfit.

 

[Mel0215]

Wow. I've missed a lot! I did get to look through all of the things posted and they are absolutely wonderful!
But I did notice two names:
Nini- hopefully your insurance gets it together soon!
Wendy- those camp pictures made me smile. What a great group of people! They reminded me of the kids my college roommate teaches now at the Jax center for Blind/ Deaf students.

There is WTMTQ but I feel inspired, and I will need to get sewing something soon, before the inspiration passes. Now off to do some because hobby lobby had some cute fabics on clearance, and I couldn't resist.

 

[VBAndrea]

Here is the project my DD and I worked on together-

She made the pants completely by herself, from cutting out the pattern right down to having total control of the sewing machine at all times! The shirt was a bit more difficult and needed some "mommy guidance", but she was so proud of herself she beamed from ear to ear! That's my girl! BTW... I believe it was this board that sparked her interest to sew-I kept showing her all the amazing AG clothes and she could no longer handle not having any of her own! .... She already has her next project sketched out.

Of course my youngest who just turned 5 had to get in on the action. Here is the set she and I worked on together-

OK... So I may have helped her a little more than the big sister... But she did work the foot pedal the whole entire time! And of course the fabric choices were completely hers!

And while I'm on a mommy bragging spree I have to share the pictures that the girls drew for me on my new white board DH got me for my craft room....

The funny part??? Well they were specifically told that they were not to touch this white board.... How could I be mad though when I walked in to see those masterpieces??

Jeana

Your dd did a fabulous job!!! Did you say she was just eight? I'm really impressed. I love the fabrics and colors she chose. Your younger daughter was quite artistic in her fabric combinations! Cute outfit And what great artwork! You have some creative girls!

This is what they were wearing that day. I was wondering if you were a Disboutiquer but I didn't recognize the little girl from any pictures so I didn't say anything. I remember thinking that Jungle Book was perfect for AK and why hadn't I thought of that, lol.

Awe -- I love that photo!

So I finally made some easy fit shorts and appliqued my very first shirt. The shirt is WAYY too big on him but it was only 99cents and I learned a lot with it being my first. I thought it was going to turn out a 5x7 but nope. The easy fit pants were pretty much just that, I think a few of the issues I did have were because of the type of fabric.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813962/ by blyss_full, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813630/ by blyss_full, on Flickr

Super applique!!!! Did the cut away stabilizer help? It looks really good. I just practiced on old small t's to start with. And I love the shorts -- cute, cute outfit!

DORINE
I mailed your fabric today -- I sent you a PM. And if Cheryl shows up in the envelope along with the fabric I would like you to know I had nothing to do with it Must have been a mishap at the post office.

 

[aboveH20]

DORINE
I mailed your fabric today -- I sent you a PM. And if Cheryl shows up in the envelope along with the fabric I would like you to know I had nothing to do with it Must have been a mishap at the post office.

BTW, since I'm going to the AG store in NYC tomorrow I'll need ~D's address to send her the bill for any purchases I may make there. Don't worry, I won't share the address with anyone else.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

So, Wednesday I'm finally going to NYC. My train gets in about 10:30 so I'll head first to the AG store. I honestly don't know if I'll come home with a doll or not. I tend to think not, but who knows. Then to the Times Square Disney Store (I miss the one on Fifth Ave ).

Next lunch, Mary Poppins, a visit to my son's office, and dinner with him at The View. I'll have to be on my best behavior at my son's work place . I nearly when he asked me if I wanted to stop by. The View is a revolving restaurant on the 48th floor of the Times Square Marriott. I know it screams Joe Tourist, but I'm a sucker for revolving restaurants, and we took my son there for his 21st birthday when he was at New York University. It's business casual, so I'm thinking of wearing my pillowcase dress-- can't get much more casual than that!

I'm soooo curious to go inside the AG store. I've walked past it many times (well, not THAT many) and have been reading so much about these mythical AG dolls. It'll probably be surreal to actually go inside. Chiara, thanks for the offer to meet for tea/lunch at AG. Last minute, they're all booked.

How long are you going to be in NYC? Our flight arrives at 8:00am Friday! I am so excited! I have been given strict instructions by Katie to go to the AG store for her and of course the Disney store! Now, how to drag DH all these places!! Have a good time!!!!

 

[teresajoy]

Here is the project my DD and I worked on together-

She made the pants completely by herself, from cutting out the pattern right down to having total control of the sewing machine at all times! The shirt was a bit more difficult and needed some "mommy guidance", but she was so proud of herself she beamed from ear to ear! That's my girl! BTW... I believe it was this board that sparked her interest to sew-I kept showing her all the amazing AG clothes and she could no longer handle not having any of her own! .... She already has her next project sketched out.

Of course my youngest who just turned 5 had to get in on the action. Here is the set she and I worked on together-

OK... So I may have helped her a little more than the big sister... But she did work the foot pedal the whole entire time! And of course the fabric choices were completely hers!

And while I'm on a mommy bragging spree I have to share the pictures that the girls drew for me on my new white board DH got me for my craft room....

The funny part??? Well they were specifically told that they were not to touch this white board.... How could I be mad though when I walked in to see those masterpieces??

Jeana

WOW!!!! I'm very impressed with your daughter's sewing skills!!!! That is really very good!! She has some true talent.

Your little daughter did a wonderful job on the other outfit too!!!!

And, it looks like you are going to have to buy a new whiteboard, because those pictures are too cute to erase!!!

This is what they were wearing that day. I was wondering if you were a Disboutiquer but I didn't recognize the little girl from any pictures so I didn't say anything. I remember thinking that Jungle Book was perfect for AK and why hadn't I thought of that, lol.

I love these outfit!!!! That's the Audrey skirt, right? I love that pattern.

Thanks to everyone for their concern. I don't usually gripe about my health problems as I am really lucky. The NF1 is congenital and could have been a lot worse and for having had arthritis for 54 years, I am in better shape than I should be.

Yesterday was a difficult day. I am selling my car to t-beri and went to the store to stock up on a few things. I gave up about a fourth of the way through what I needed. I was in too much pain to finish. It was my own fault. I should have used the electric cart, but it holds so little and is so slow (I admit I'm spoiled to my own zippy ECV.) Plus, I was told that the cataract in my right eye is set on "fast forward" and is going to have to come out sooner than expected! I was totally wiped out and I know better....I know not to use all my energy at once.

I heard Tifani was buying your car! I'm excited for her! I hope you are able to get some rest today. I'm sorry you are not feeling well. Please never feel that you can't come here and tell us what's happening with you. I think it's important to get things off your chest!

I'm curious myself to see if I end up buying a doll. I've gone back and forth a number of times. Basically I just want the body to see if the clothes I make fit. I've checked a few of the local thrift stores, but I know that's a long shot. (Ironically I got an AG catalog in the mail today. I'm not sure why I'm on their list unless it's related to my Disney Visa??)

If you are buying one in the store, my vote is for Rebecca! She is so pretty!

So I finally made some easy fit shorts and appliqued my very first shirt. The shirt is WAYY too big on him but it was only 99cents and I learned a lot with it being my first. I thought it was going to turn out a 5x7 but nope. The easy fit pants were pretty much just that, I think a few of the issues I did have were because of the type of fabric.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Your son is just too adorable!!!! I love redheads!
I love his outfit too!!!!

BTW, since I'm going to the AG store in NYC tomorrow I'll need ~D's address to send her the bill for any purchases I may make there. Don't worry, I won't share the address with anyone else.

How long are you going to be in NYC? Our flight arrives at 8:00am Friday! I am so excited! I have been given strict instructions by Katie to go to the AG store for her and of course the Disney store! Now, how to drag DH all these places!! Have a good time!!!!

Have fun in NYC!!!!!

 

[aboveH20]

How long are you going to be in NYC? Our flight arrives at 8:00am Friday! I am so excited! I have been given strict instructions by Katie to go to the AG store for her and of course the Disney store! Now, how to drag DH all these places!! Have a good time!!!!

I'll be there just for the day -- 10:25 AM until 8:50 PM. I've only stayed overnight a few times -- it's MUCH cheaper to go home (Amtrak) and return the next day than stay overnight. I nearly broke the bank when my son graduated from college. His school had graduation Monday night at Madison Square Garden (not the big arena) and the university had graduation in Washington Square on Thursday morning.

Chiara -- I have a question for you. As you know we upstaters drive pickup trucks, wear gingham dresses, and don't have many of our original teeth. We're not familiar with your big city ways.

IF I were to purchase anything large at the AG store (pending getting ~D's address to send the bill) does the theater have a coat check room where I'd check it during the performance? I never buy anything, so I've never come across this situation before. I assume the theaters must have a way of dealing with stuff people carry, but I don't know what it is? Any experience with this sort of thing?

THANKS!

 

[babynala]

I'm way behind, like usual....

Y'all, I'm just having a : day ...
Finn's party was this morning and I walked into it completely stressed out ... nothing went smoothly and my own dear Phalen was an angel til the end when he decided to just be rotten
I really thought the shirts would be a great idea ... but I realized too late that when the heck are these kids going to wear them after this??? And the container with goodies ... well, they were a big headache in the dark movie theater

I'm sure all the kids had a great time at the party and those shirts will probably be the ones that their moms have to wash while they are sleeping because they want to wear them everyday. I hope you got your hair all fixed the way you wanted it.

I love ALL your stuff! I will be trying to do an M & M applique soon since my twin granddaughters Kensleigh & Gracie's 7th b'day is in sept. and one of them wants an M & M theme and the other Skittles! they have even designed their cakes for their Aunt Brendi {my other dd}to make. They have always liked the same theme {dumbo,tea party,ice cream,care bears ,tink} then last year they went with doggies & kitties and now candy! so i am making polka dot dresses and adding m & m and skittles appliques...at least their themes blend well!

What a great idea for a birthday party.

The purchase I'm considering is local.....and we are going to meet at a sewing repair store so that my embroidery friend's technician can examine the machine before I buy it. After everyone advising me to do things like check stitch count, etc, I called my friend to ask HOW I do that, lol....and she suggested having her guy inspect it. I know that's not a guarantee against future problems, but at least it's a way to be sure I don't start with problems! My friend compared it to having a mechanic inspect a used car before I buy it.

We're meeting on Tuesday so hopefully I'll soon join the ranks of an embroidery machine owner!

So....with that in mind, it's time for me to start making my wish list of embroidery designs. I know about Heather's Frou Frou on Etsy, but what other embroidery designs do you guys use? Interested in loads of Disney designs, of course, especially the "side kicks" as it doesn't appear Heather has a lot of them. THanks!

Sounds like it is a reputable person since they are willing to have the machine looked at. Be sure to come back and share some pictures of your creations.

I have spent the day working on outfits for Ohana. The skirt has shorts attached underneath.

A Lion King outfit for Edward because Emily will wear the Jungle Book outfit I made last year. It was a little big so we will get 2 years out of it.

Up next are matching AK outfits for our second AK day!

Love the Ohana outfits and the skirt looks so full and fun. The lion king short set is perfect for AK

I'm updating with my Rapunzel dress, as seen on my DD. I call it the "after haircut" Rapunzel

She also declared that baby sister needs one like it. So I'm going to embroider Pascal on a onesie and make a skirt out of the extra fabric.

Your DD looks adorable as Rapunzel. The matching onesie sounds cute.

I want to cry I am working on an order I get all the way to the second to last change and the bobbin gets wonky. I switch out the bobbin thread and the shirt comes totally unhooped. I don't have another one in that color

I will be running out tomorrow to get another one.

I think I will be taking the night off.

Grrr, glad to hear you got this taken care of but it is still soooo frustrating.

I might just have to embroider some sort of disclaimer on the bottom of the shirt (fine print of course).
D~

That would be quite funny and I think it would be great for you to head to the World with out your DH if he doesn't mind. He might enjoy being home alone with out all the girls for a few days too.

DH was totally unimpressed (I think he just saw dollar signs!) but I was excited. It must have shown because DD6 asked if we could quit walking up and down the aisle, we had already done it 5 x!

So funny, I'm glad to see that fabric is making a come back to some of the walmarts.

The thing we like most about SOG is the resort itself...Very rustic (in an elegant sort of way) and love the waterfall. It will always have very unique special place in our hearts. The first time we stayed there, my DS was still recovering from his accident. He had not been able to go down stairs. (he could go up, but going down scared him since his balance was so off.) He loved the water fall so much...he learned to go down the stairs...by himself...just so he could see the water. He actually made a game of it...see who could get down faster..him and Dad using the stairs or me and sis using the elevator...and I am talking about just the one flight...not from our room!


Every year we always go and try that little race again...for old times sake. (even though I know he doesn't remember the first time...)


Nini

What a great memory.

WOW! Painting is a talent I never had!

Here is a picture of her when her love affair of Donald Duck began. This is last October outside of Tusker house, she ran up to him and had a great conversation that only a toddler and Duck could have! She had just turned two.The shirt was big and as you can see the capri pants are a little long so we'll get two years out of this one.

I love this picture of your DD (Emily) and DD (Donald Duck) and this set is so sweet. I really like the ruffles on the shirt.

I finished my nieces Rag Quilt. I loved how it turned out. Here are a couple of the Disney designs I used.... Please click on the photo album link below to see them all up close.

Wow, that is an amazing amount of embroidery. The quilt looks wonderful and what a wonderful keepsake for your niece.

My first sewing project not near perfect but wearable

You did a great job!

I wanted to post some photos from our trip last year, as sort of a re-introduction, I haven't been on here very much and I plan on starting to work on outfits for this years trip soon. Anyway, my name is Lisa, my dd is 8 and thankfully she still loves to wear outfits that I make for her.
I loved this outfit, easy fits and simply sweet top !!

Everything you made is so cute. I'm glad your DD still likes to wear the pretty things you make. I think the Tink set is darling and I really love Tiana outfit. It looks really comfy.

Those two little girls are precious. I am hoping to join the Big Give Club this fall. Right now I just have so much on my plate I am worried I wouldn't get something done in time.

When I was in Nashville in June my neice had some hand painted disney bows. I thought they were adorable. I decided I would try to make one. Well here is my first try and I don't think it is that bad. Definately not perfect, and I am not a painter. It was also my first attempt at making a hair bow. I am going to try a princess one next.

Wow, that bow is amazing. Your painting is so detailed.

Here is an outfit I worked on this week.

Cute!

Well, we got home from Camp Promise last night. It was a WONDERFUL year to say the least, and we are already longing to go back next year. Although I love my regular job, I have the back to work blues (so thats why I posted the new big give).

What fun, thanks for sharing your pictures from camp promise. The turkey costume looks like lots of fun and the christmas tree bowling came out great. The scenery is beautiful - great pictures!

After showing my niece the Tiana/frog dress last weekend and her saying she wasn't going to wear it, I decided to make myself something.

This is what I made. I'm not happy with the front bodice as it is too low for me. Any ideas as to what I can do? Would some white lace along the top work? I didn't finish the bottom hem.

No comment on your niece but I really like this top and I hope you get the top figured out.

Well; I think I may have found my new home on the internet. One little thread that houses my two obsessions. Who knew?

Welcome!

 

[babynala]

Last week when I visited the real AG dolls (GA knockoffs) one of the girls asked if she could have a jumper I made, which as we all know by now is too big for AG dolls. I invited her and her sisters to come to my house to make a dress for their dolls. Since then I've been hunting for a simple pattern.

So, Wednesday I'm finally going to NYC. My train gets in about 10:30 so I'll head first to the AG store. I honestly don't know if I'll come home with a doll or not. I tend to think not, but who knows. Then to the Times Square Disney Store (I miss the one on Fifth Ave).

I love your latest addition to your AG fashion collection. I have to ask, where did you get that fabric for the skirt?

Your trip to NY sounds like it will be busy and lots of fun. Enjoy yourself and if you do end up with an AG doll you might not want to show up at your son's office with it wearing the "pillowcase" dress in a stroller. I have a feeling it would be your last invitation.

First of all...thanks for the kind words. Second, sorry for the rant. I know there are a lot of people a lot worse off than I am. In fact...the mom of my little mito friend...well HER mom is in the hospital as we speak. Her family has been called in to tell her goodbye. She needs an emergency surgery, but is too weak to survive it. She is in complete organ failure. And...through it all...my little friend's mom is trying to remain calm so she doesn't loose her newest little one.

The only thing good to come of this is ...my little mito friend will come to visit me tomorrow!

Nini

First off, I can't imagine having to deal with chronic pain and then having to deal with insurance companies not letting the doctor's do their jobs. Feel free to vent away. I hope you find some relief for your pain.
Second, I'm so sad to hear the news about your friend's mom. I hope that she continues to nurture her little one until the baby is ready to enter the world.

I have been fiddling with my ruffler this evening using CarlaC's explanation, but it is not going well! I actually have two rufflers that I inherited somewhere along the way. They look the same, but one seems a little newer. I started with the newer one, but cannot get it to NOT ruffle. If you've looked at Carla's instructions, you have to find the minimum threshold. Even when set at 0, mine still takes up quite a lot of fabric, and the smallest ratio I could get was 2.75x.

Then I tried the older one, and it seems like it MIGHT allow no gathering on the lowest setting, but it either needs oiling, or is broken because the "folding teeth" are only moving once in a while, not with each stitch. I don't have any oil at the moment either.

Is anyone else having luck with their rufflers?

Regards,
C.

I have not been playing with my ruffler this week but I feel that I can get it to work for me most of the time. That being said I do need to oil it fairly often to get it to work well. As for your other ruffler foot, I am not sure what could be causing it. Is there another setting you could try? My foot has a star on it along with a 12, 6 and 1. I usually leave it on the one and just pull the fabric to the line where I want to start the ruffles and pull the fabric out at the "finish line". NOTE: I'm sure this does not make sense so feel free to ignore it.

Here is the project my DD and I worked on together-

She made the pants completely by herself, from cutting out the pattern right down to having total control of the sewing machine at all times! The shirt was a bit more difficult and needed some "mommy guidance", but she was so proud of herself she beamed from ear to ear! That's my girl! BTW... I believe it was this board that sparked her interest to sew-I kept showing her all the amazing AG clothes and she could no longer handle not having any of her own! .... She already has her next project sketched out.

Of course my youngest who just turned 5 had to get in on the action. Here is the set she and I worked on together-

OK... So I may have helped her a little more than the big sister... But she did work the foot pedal the whole entire time! And of course the fabric choices were completely hers!

Jeana

Your girls did a great job on their AG outfits. I think it is so sweet of you guys to work together to create these wonderful projects. Also, their Mike and Sully pictures are cute. You have two very creative little girls living at your house.

This is what they were wearing that day. I was wondering if you were a Disboutiquer but I didn't recognize the little girl from any pictures so I didn't say anything. I remember thinking that Jungle Book was perfect for AK and why hadn't I thought of that, lol.

These outfits are really cute!

So I finally made some easy fit shorts and appliqued my very first shirt. The shirt is WAYY too big on him but it was only 99cents and I learned a lot with it being my first. I thought it was going to turn out a 5x7 but nope. The easy fit pants were pretty much just that, I think a few of the issues I did have were because of the type of fabric.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813962/ by blyss_full, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/32187474@N04/5930813630/ by blyss_full, on Flickr

Love these shorts and the coordinating shirt. Was the fabric giving you trouble because it was hard to line up or because it was too thin?

I need some of your expertise! The bobbin thread is sewing on top, the top thread is breaking and so are needles.

Any advice? I appreciate your help! My mother bought this machine to make outfits for our trip, but doesn't use her computer much, and I'm trying to Dave her a trip to the store to have it looked at. She is an expericed seamstress, she used to make all my figure skating costumes!

Thanks!!

I know you got lots of tips but I wanted to add one more: try to make a new bobbin or if it is prewound try a different one.

I agree - it's an easy pattern... but the problem is... we all have decent sized coconuts - how do you account for those???
D~

Can't help you because I don't have any experience with making clothes for adults but I your coconuts comment had me giggling like a school girl.

Okay ... as promised, pictures from today (not great shots, but the kids were sort of DONE at this point):

Most of the crew (the rest went potty):

Finn showing off his McMissile ninja moves:

The lovebirds:

Grumpus:

Looks like everyone had a fun time, especially the ninja! The love birds are too cute.

My lime slice pillow, hand sewn, darker green areas are hot glued on

Great job, curves make me nervous!

I finally got a little sewing done before the 4th. Both of these outfits were cased from this board.

And a shirt for my little cowgirl.

And some pirate t-shirts and shorts I did for a BG a while back.

Everything looks really nice especially the 4th of July outfits.

 

[StarTunnel]

Easiest way to change up a boring lamp. Underneath the glitter is dark gold stitching. I needed to change the lamp up to go with a tropical themed room, and this was the easiest way, some glue and glitter, and it's like a new lamp. Plus, the blue beads were rewards from the Boardwalk and Beach Club hotel pool games. It's amazing how easy it is to totally change up a desk area with some glitter, a tablecloth, and some boa style lining.

 

[dianemom2]

Thank you so much for the great advice and the concern it shows! I couldn't imagine buying such an expensive item on ebay, even from a reputable dealer....scares me with all that could go wrong.

The purchase I'm considering is local.....and we are going to meet at a sewing repair store so that my embroidery friend's technician can examine the machine before I buy it. After everyone advising me to do things like check stitch count, etc, I called my friend to ask HOW I do that, lol....and she suggested having her guy inspect it. I know that's not a guarantee against future problems, but at least it's a way to be sure I don't start with problems! My friend compared it to having a mechanic inspect a used car before I buy it.

We're meeting on Tuesday so hopefully I'll soon join the ranks of an embroidery machine owner!

So....with that in mind, it's time for me to start making my wish list of embroidery designs. I know about Heather's Frou Frou on Etsy, but what other embroidery designs do you guys use? Interested in loads of Disney designs, of course, especially the "side kicks" as it doesn't appear Heather has a lot of them. THanks!

That is so exciting that you found somebody local who will meet you at the store and allow you to have the machine checked over! If it checks out ok, I'd definitely snap up that machine since the price is very good!

I have purchased some designs from Glitzystitches on Etsy also. Some of her designs are very simple and very good for beginners!

 

[cogero]

Chiara -- I have a question for you. As you know we upstaters drive pickup trucks, wear gingham dresses, and don't have many of our original teeth. We're not familiar with your big city ways.


THANKS!

I believe they do have a coat check room and you made me laugh. My mom is from Keeseville further north than you andI know all about the pick ups

 

[ellenbenny]

I believe they do have a coat check room and you made me laugh. My mom is from Keeseville further north than you andI know all about the pick ups

I wonder what that makes us all the way up here in Rochester?? And yes, my DH does drive a pickup.

 

[Blyssfull]

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Those are super cute and so creative!


I did use cut away from the bolt at Joann's and it made a huge difference. I hooped two pieces then used spray adhesive to place the shirt.... I was going to cut up the seam of the shirt to put it on the hoop like y'all have suggested but there wasn't one..haha.. so I just had to wing it. My husband, "bless his heart" tried getting me some cheap pre-cut tear away with my machine but it is just kinda junk... I'm sure it'll become useful at some point. Thanks so much for y'alls help there's no way I could have done it without you lovely ladies and your input.

The issue I had with the fabric is that since it's patchwork, on the back there's lots of serged stitches so hemming it before sewing was harder than I expected so I ended up doing that last, it was hard to cut too when I was cutting around my applique. Amazingly, it all fell into place for me, I didn't have to match anything up.

I'm going to try water bottle holders next... I'm nervous.

And I'm having a hard time not participating in the Big Give... I'm about to break and sign up for something but I have so much to do for our trip.

 

[billwendy]

Such CUTENESS Everyone!! I love it!!

Piper - please stop by and just chat with us, we all love ya!!

Well, first day back to work is over - hurray!

Would anyone be willing to make a scrapbook for Miss B's (Brooke) Big Give?

Its so hot here I cant even stand to go into my upstairs sewing room! Thinking about moving the machines downstairs - we will see....

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Do you have any close-ups of this skirt? I love the ruffles and I would love to see the front too. It's adorable!

D~

Aww, thanks! My photography skills leave a lot to be desired because I never really get close-ups but here is a better picture of the front. I just noticed that my daughter always has to stick her tush out to the side when she gets her picture taken, lol!

And it is the Audrey skirt, Teresa. I love this pattern. I struggled with this skirt a little bit but I'm going to try it again for a back-to-school outfit.

okay started this morning by working on Madisons give and I will be done tonite with that YEAH.

I would really prefer to spend my days at home playing instead of working

That just made me feel better. I'm just starting Madison's give tonight. Work just takes up entirely too much time doesn't it, lol. We had a nurse just walk out without notice and with summer vacations I'm having to work more than I would like to. Nice for the paycheck but I'm exhausted.

I'll be there just for the day -- 10:25 AM until 8:50 PM. I've only stayed overnight a few times -- it's MUCH cheaper to go home (Amtrak) and return the next day than stay overnight. I nearly broke the bank when my son graduated from college. His school had graduation Monday night at Madison Square Garden (not the big arena) and the university had graduation in Washington Square on Thursday morning.

Chiara -- I have a question for you. As you know we upstaters drive pickup trucks, wear gingham dresses, and don't have many of our original teeth. We're not familiar with your big city ways.

IF I were to purchase anything large at the AG store (pending getting ~D's address to send the bill) does the theater have a coat check room where I'd check it during the performance? I never buy anything, so I've never come across this situation before. I assume the theaters must have a way of dealing with stuff people carry, but I don't know what it is? Any experience with this sort of thing?

THANKS!

Enjoy your NYC trip, I'm jealous! I've never been to that part of the US at all.

I wonder what that makes us all the way up here in Rochester?? And yes, my DH does drive a pickup.

I really wonder what it makes us Wyoming-ites, lol. Everyone drives a pickup around here!

 

[aboveH20]

I wonder what that makes us all the way up here in Rochester?? And yes, my DH does drive a pickup.

Wasn't it one of the NYC mayors who got in trouble for saying all upstaters drive pickups and wear gingham dresses? Was it Koch??

My husband would like a pickup, with the window that opens in the back and a dog to stick his head out the window. Maybe someday.