Here's the second test skirt for the Audrey skirt pattern (named in honor of a little girl who must have 'butt ruffles' on most things )
I'm very pleased with how the development of this is going. I used the actual pattern I drafted for this one and only had to tweak a couple things. The next step is to resize the pattern and see how it works.
Here is my new baby..
We have been rearranging furniture to make room for a new sewing table to put it on that my hubby is building so sorry for the delay! I've had it home since Sunday night.
I haven't had that much time to play with it yet, but I think the most impressive part for me is the sewing. It just does wonderful things with sewing stitches that my older machine didn't do. I'm loving the knee lever thing that lifts the presser foot too. The buttonholes are gorgeous!!!
Finished the Marie dress. Boy do I hate Marie right now. I spent all morning ripping her face off.
I still need to topstitch the ruffle. How do you finish the ruffle on the inside of the dress. It is raveling above the stitch line. I don't have a serger yet.
YAY on the December trip! I'm hoping to be able to take the kids in the beginning of December this year. I'd love for them to see the Osbourne lights!LOVE the pictures lately (drooling over the machine even though I'd just be able to use it as a paper weight!!). I have so many ideas, and I wish I could bring them to life. I'm considering not working one summer so I can teach myself all this great stuff!!
I just booked our December trip banana, so I'm already trying to think of outfits and shirts to make. Here's hoping I get better than I am now.
Keep posting the inspirations!!!
I LOOOVE this!! The fabric you used is beautiful-perfect for Marie!!
First of all, mmmmmmm......Going to Starbucks to get a choc. cherry. hot coco.
This board is the best in the world. I wouldn't know how to sew at all without you all.
You would sew the seams first and then zig zag at the edge so it doesn't fray. There are lots of learn to sew tutorials in the bookmarks. CarlaC's patterns are also a great way to learn lots of things!*NEW SEWER ALERT* haha. I feel like I have to write that all the time, because I have done a few things, but I'm nothing like you gals!
Ok - so when you say "finish" with a zig zag - I am confused. Because my stuff unravels too. Do you do the zig zag and THEN stitch it? If you are doing a neckline, and stitch it, then you have that frayed edge - Im confused. (not hard to do.....haha!)
...OH! and while I'm thinking of it - do anyof you know where I can find really good tutorials on how to sew on the internet (with pics or video)
I'm seriously so amazed and gobsmacked and how good you girls are.
Vester
Go to the local boy scout store. They have this stuff that is made for badges like this and it is nearly indestructable. It can be washed and washed and not lose its grip. It comes on a large sheet and you rub it on with a metal spoon. The only way to remove it is a lot of goo gone on the back and time.
*NEW SEWER ALERT* haha. I feel like I have to write that all the time, because I have done a few things, but I'm nothing like you gals!
Ok - so when you say "finish" with a zig zag - I am confused. Because my stuff unravels too. Do you do the zig zag and THEN stitch it? If you are doing a neckline, and stitch it, then you have that frayed edge - Im confused. (not hard to do.....haha!)
...OH! and while I'm thinking of it - do anyof you know where I can find really good tutorials on how to sew on the internet (with pics or video)
I'm seriously so amazed and gobsmacked and how good you girls are.
Vester
This is really gorgeous. I wish I liked to applique. The easiest way to finish the ruffle is to zig zag it. However if you are going to continue creating these beauties, I would encourage you to invest in a used serger (check craigslist) to finish your edges and make the clothes last longer.Finished the Marie dress. Boy do I hate Marie right now. I spent all morning ripping her face off.
I still need to topstitch the ruffle. How do you finish the ruffle on the inside of the dress. It is raveling above the stitch line. I don't have a serger yet.
They look great! I was trying to come up with something new for SWW for the kids...I may want to CASE you if they approve?
Wow!! These are great!! How did you do the names on these? Is that machine embroidery? Do you mind if I case this for a machine embroidery design someday?
Very good to know. I've sewn patches on my son's navy uniforms, and they can be tricky. I've done hats, sleeves, a jacket, and above pockets on pants and shirts. Don't like to think how many times I've ripped and restarted. Seems like the gunk you recommend would at least hold them in place while I sewed.
Go Navy!
*NEW SEWER ALERT* haha. I feel like I have to write that all the time, because I have done a few things, but I'm nothing like you gals!
Ok - so when you say "finish" with a zig zag - I am confused. Because my stuff unravels too. Do you do the zig zag and THEN stitch it? If you are doing a neckline, and stitch it, then you have that frayed edge - Im confused. (not hard to do.....haha!)
...OH! and while I'm thinking of it - do anyof you know where I can find really good tutorials on how to sew on the internet (with pics or video)
I'm seriously so amazed and gobsmacked and how good you girls are.
Vester
Just wanted to say ADIOS, AMIGOS!
see you all in a few weeks!
Here is the outfit I made Isabel for Valentine's Day, she was 3 months old here (3 days shy of 4 months). The top is Carla C's Portrait Peasant (made the 6 month size, fit her big, but we can use it again since it doesn't actually say anything about Valentine's Day) and the bottoms are Crala C's easyfits - I had to do a modification. Isabel is a slim baby, so the 6 month size was HUGE! So, I started over and got the 18-inch doll pattern and extended the leg part and the behind part to accommodate for her diaper, but it fit perfectly
Here's the second test skirt for the Audrey skirt pattern (named in honor of a little girl who must have 'butt ruffles' on most things )
I'm very pleased with how the development of this is going. I used the actual pattern I drafted for this one and only had to tweak a couple things. The next step is to resize the pattern and see how it works.
Finished the Marie dress. Boy do I hate Marie right now. I spent all morning ripping her face off.
I still need to topstitch the ruffle. How do you finish the ruffle on the inside of the dress. It is raveling above the stitch line. I don't have a serger yet.
Thanks everyone for the nice words about my new skirt. I'm working on the size changes tonight so I can do tests of different sizes next week (I hope). Hopefully my math won't fail me when calculating the ruffle length and spacing.
1.)Going to Starbucks to get a choc. cherry. hot coco.
2.)This board is the best in the world. I wouldn't know how to sew at all without you all.
*NEW SEWER ALERT* haha. I feel like I have to write that all the time, because I have done a few things, but I'm nothing like you gals!
Ok - so when you say "finish" with a zig zag - I am confused. Because my stuff unravels too. Do you do the zig zag and THEN stitch it? If you are doing a neckline, and stitch it, then you have that frayed edge - Im confused. (not hard to do.....haha!)
...OH! and while I'm thinking of it - do anyof you know where I can find really good tutorials on how to sew on the internet (with pics or video)
I'm seriously so amazed and gobsmacked and how good you girls are.
Vester
I booked out major, super, over the top Disney vacation last week. We are staying at AKL in Club level with DXDDP for 6 nights. I am so excited. We have park hoppers but I don't think we will need them. I booked a fishing trip for my family and illuminations boat for my birthday!! I can't think of a better way to turn 30.
Well off to the sewing expo in Gwinnett. My husband is coming so THAT will be fun.
Very good to know. I've sewn patches on my son's navy uniforms, and they can be tricky. I've done hats, sleeves, a jacket, and above pockets on pants and shirts. Don't like to think how many times I've ripped and restarted. Seems like the gunk you recommend would at least hold them in place while I sewed.
Go Navy!
Just wanted to say ADIOS, AMIGOS!
see you all in a few weeks!
Thank you!!! I need to go back to Joann's and get more of that fabric, Lydia wants the dress now!So adorable!
Still havent mastered the multiquote but have seen so many amazing things.
Teresajoy I loved all those princess dresses. I used that same fabric you used on cinderella when I made 1 for my dd. Its so lovely I just bought more & made me a bag out of it!
Just wanted to say ADIOS, AMIGOS!
see you all in a few weeks!
Just wanted to say ADIOS, AMIGOS!
see you all in a few weeks!