So another day down Here is our AK day:
Oh wow, thats kinda awesome! Shes very lucky.Funny you should post this pic. This is my mom's favorite movie. My mom and dad are traveling through Europe right now and her dream was to see where it was filmed. The other day her dream came true and she was able to see it, she even went on the Sound of Music tour. She couldn't drag my dad on it so he went for a hike in the area but she said she had a wonderful time. I can't wait to see her pictures.
oh wow, sounds like "something" should happen to it then!Must be something in the air... my DH just said if something happens to mine maybe I can upgrade to $2000 one.
Heather sends codes every month. Me thinks you are itching closer and closer to getting a machine!!!
I did a quick little embroidery with her name on it up on the chest. If I'd had time, I would have put an applique on the skirt.
BTW, the ruffle at the bottom was the sleeves from the turtleneck. I cut them open and then cut them in half. It worked out well because the dress was going to be slightly short until I thought of adding the ruffle.
So another day down Here is our AK day:
Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.
Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.
Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.
I also found pictures of the blankets and burp cloths I made. Both DS's teachers this year had a baby girl earlier in the year. I don't have pics of the backs of the blankets but they are both flannel that says I love mommy and I love daddy. First up is a butterfly blanket, this one I was pressed for time so just a simple blanket.
And two burp cloths to match.
The next are the elephants. This one I had more time so I added satin to the edge of the blanket.
This one I made 3 burp cloths to match.
oh wow, sounds like "something" should happen to it then!
Well, I take back my excitement from earlier, thanks to some crappy customer service, I probably wont get my sewing machine for another 2 weeks.
I ended up just reducing Heather Sue's on my machine as it reduces to 3 x 3.5 as well and I already had it on my machine. Then we put an initial in the Mickey head as a separate step -- I didn't unhoop so figured it would center fine, but stupid me didn't account for the ears, so the letter isn't centered in the face -- it sits too high. Amy was OK with it, but next time I do something like that I need to remember to reposition the initial.
Glad your vacuum is well again. Sometimes I find it's not worth fixing something b/c it can be pricey -- sounds like you got a good deal though. The other issue we have is we'll get something fixed and then an different part will break. Happy vacuuming!
Today I was still working on some appliques for an order. In between babysitting the embroidery machine, I worked on another dress with knit fabric. This morning I had to pop into Kmart for trash bags and they had their left over winter clothes marked down to $1.99. I bought two ladies xl turtlenecks to cut up for their fabric. This dress was one of the turtlenecks. You might recognize the fold over elastic. You will probably be seeing it quite often because I have like 8 more yards of it.
I did a quick little embroidery with her name on it up on the chest. If I'd had time, I would have put an applique on the skirt.
BTW, the ruffle at the bottom was the sleeves from the turtleneck. I cut them open and then cut them in half. It worked out well because the dress was going to be slightly short until I thought of adding the ruffle.
So another day down Here is our AK day:
Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.
Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.
Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.
I also found pictures of the blankets and burp cloths I made. Both DS's teachers this year had a baby girl earlier in the year. I don't have pics of the backs of the blankets but they are both flannel that says I love mommy and I love daddy. First up is a butterfly blanket, this one I was pressed for time so just a simple blanket.
And two burp cloths to match.
The next are the elephants. This one I had more time so I added satin to the edge of the blanket.
This one I made 3 burp cloths to match.
Very cute!! I have never seen that fabric!So another day down Here is our AK day:
How often does Hancock's put their patterns on sale for $1? I bought a couple of patterns a couple of months ago, but I'd like to get more. I'm still new enough to sewing (only since Christmas) that I don't want to spend too much money on things that I may never make! Thanks!
I wish you could do it that way but at least on my program, you can't. I know some designers send out a jpg file with their designs so that you can see how the design is supposed to look. I am still trying to figure out how to do the stitch guide. I never used it because my machine has a large screen that shows you what you are about to stitch so I never needed it. But I can see that some of the machine with the small screens, it might be really confusing to figure out what you are about to stitch out. Also, with my program, depending on what format you need for your machine, sometimes the design gets saved with some crazy colors. Like I just did a Minnie Mouse hat. So it was red, yellow and black right??? Well, when I saved in PES it looked fine but when I saved it as an EXP file, the colors became crazy. They were purple and green and beige. Not at all what you would want a Minnie Mouse hat to look like!!!!
Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!
So another day down Here is our AK day:
Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.
Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.
I totally loved everything! I hope it was an amazing launch... I wanted to participate so badly - but I just didn't have the time.
D~
Yahoo!! Finished the Briar Rose sundress - hopefully it fits the model, but I'm thinking she'll be one happy chick tomorrow morning!
Briar Rose costume by S & J Harrison, on Flickr
It was so scary!! I was terrified I was going to die. It may sound dramatic, but they moved me to ICU b/c they didn't know what to do. My entire head was swelling. I am still mending. The ENT is keeping a close eye on me, JIC it wasn't just adenoiditis. He is starting to worry about nasal polyps or tumor. Which is terribly scary, as well. I am taking a lot of meds. Worries me with the baby
I am about 17 weeks now!! We were NOT planning on another baby, but this was our 2011 souvinier! lol! BUT! This will be the last!! I can't believe we are going to be a 6 person (5) family!!!!
Did my husband just agree to buy me a new sewing machine so I can embroider?
I have lurked and lurked...and lurked some more on this board and I think my excessive sighing and sad faces at all the awesome things I'm missing out on in this thread have finally worn him down!!!
Today I was working on a lot of appliques. In between when I needed to babysit the embroidery machine, I was working on a new dress pattern that I just bought. It is a pattern just for knits. I just love it! It was so super easy to make and went together in no time. I wasn't in love with the directions because I thought she did a few steps out of order but now that I have made it once, I will know how to change it up next time.
So if you remember about my vaccum saga, well we finally got it back from the shop today. It is now working again (and at a fraction of the cost of a new one!), so I think we will be in vaccuming mode in the next few days to get the place picked up again!
Diane! That turned out amazing!!! I wish I could find some adorable knit fabrics to work with!
I wish I could show pictures of what I've been working on, but they are gifts for people who may (or may not) lurk here... Soon enough, I can share.
D~
Today I was still working on some appliques for an order. In between babysitting the embroidery machine, I worked on another dress with knit fabric. This morning I had to pop into Kmart for trash bags and they had their left over winter clothes marked down to $1.99. I bought two ladies xl turtlenecks to cut up for their fabric. This dress was one of the turtlenecks. You might recognize the fold over elastic. You will probably be seeing it quite often because I have like 8 more yards of it.
So another day down Here is our AK day:
OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way
Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????
Tomorrow is another day.
I LOVED all the outfits from today!
IMG_8397 by tricialee22, on Flickr
IMG_8398 by tricialee22, on Flickr
Full front by tricialee22, on Flickr
8382chp by tricialee22, on Flickr
Great find on the turtlenecks -- that's what I mean about things being cheaper on clearance than in the thrift stores. I may need to find some deals like that for myself since dd is really liking knits. The dress turned out great and I really like the ruffle on the bottom.G
Today I was still working on some appliques for an order. In between babysitting the embroidery machine, I worked on another dress with knit fabric. This morning I had to pop into Kmart for trash bags and they had their left over winter clothes marked down to $1.99. I bought two ladies xl turtlenecks to cut up for their fabric. This dress was one of the turtlenecks. You might recognize the fold over elastic. You will probably be seeing it quite often because I have like 8 more yards of it.
BTW, the ruffle at the bottom was the sleeves from the turtleneck. I cut them open and then cut them in half. It worked out well because the dress was going to be slightly short until I thought of adding the ruffle.
Fabulous!!!! I love it all! I assume that is more etsy fabric ??? Did you french seam the crotches this time?So another day down Here is our AK day:
Great work on all accounts! I think my fav is the top you made for yourself -- I may need to get that pattern -- I like my shirts a little longer so my flabby belly doesn't show and with all the low cut pants and the fact that I'm a small in shirts it's hard to find shirts that are long enough -- problem would be solved if I started sewing for myself!Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.
Beautiful outfits and what great fabric combinations! I *think* the Monsters Inc is my fav but I really can't pick a fav!Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!
No worries -- since ds forgot his lunch today I whipped it up fast (though it's very wrinkly except for where the applique is b/c I didn't iron the entire fabric after washing it) and about to head out the door now and will drop it off. And the K is better centered.OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way
Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????
Tomorrow is another day.
I LOVED all the outfits from today!
Alicia - lost your stuff some how, but looks good, and glad you are feeling better.
Here are the things that I listed for the launch last night.
IMG_8397 by tricialee22, on Flickr
IMG_8398 by tricialee22, on Flickr
8382chp by tricialee22, on Flickr
Looks great!. I love that Mickey fabric for the shorts.
Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.
Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.
Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.
oh wow, sounds like "something" should happen to it then!
Well, I take back my excitement from earlier, thanks to some crappy customer service, I probably wont get my sewing machine for another 2 weeks.
I have a small hunch that I've missed some really great things you've posted already for your trip... These are just fabulous Michelle... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the fabric for the shorts!!! That had to be one major score!!!
D~
ThanksGreat job! That's the perfect fabric for the shorts!
Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!
Very cute!! I have never seen that fabric!
OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way
Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????
Tomorrow is another day.
I LOVED all the outfits from today!
HURRAY for another day done! WOW I LOVE that mickey fabric you used for the shorts. These turned out fabulous!
Sunshine
Fabulous!!!! I love it all! I assume that is more etsy fabric ??? Did you french seam the crotches this time?
Everyone that participated in the MSB launch on FB last night did an amazing job! You guys are incredibly talented!!