Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Sandi S]

Hi all!

First off, I want to say a huge THANK YOU!!! to everyone who answered my question about the sizing on commercial patterns. I haven't had a chance to even look at them again since asking my question, but your responses have helped me know how to go about picking the right size to make (and also any tweaks to the patterns I may need to do.)

I must also apologize for disappearing off the side of the planet, but my poor pup got REALLY sick. We took him into the vet and had an xray done that showed he had a staple in his tummy and also some other obstruction in his intestine. The worst part was that we were unable to afford the surgery that he needed. The kids were with me at the time, so we just said our goodbyes and the staff took our dog to the back where they would put him to sleep. It was honestly the most heart wrenching thing I have ever had to go through. BUT THEN the next day we got a call from the vet (I should mention that we had never been to this place before) and the man on the phone started out the phone call with, "I sure hope you aren't going to be mad at me for what I'm about to say..." and proceeded to tell us how he decided to save our dog and didn't expect us to pay anything!!! So on Friday we got to bring our sweet doggie back home! I have been really busy making sure that everything is cleaned up and there is nothing our pup can get into that would hurt him again. It has been such an emotional roller coaster all week, but life seems to be starting to get back to "normal".

I have gone back but there is WTMTQ. Everything looks great!

Will be sending lots of healing prayers for DIANE, CHERYL, and LISA (Judy's DD).

hopefully I will get around to sewing sometime soon.
Sunshine

Awww! What a wonderful vet! That is so amazing. It sure reinforces that there are still kind and wonderful people out there...

 

[dianemom2]

Hi all!
I must also apologize for disappearing off the side of the planet, but my poor pup got REALLY sick. We took him into the vet and had an xray done that showed he had a staple in his tummy and also some other obstruction in his intestine. The worst part was that we were unable to afford the surgery that he needed. The kids were with me at the time, so we just said our goodbyes and the staff took our dog to the back where they would put him to sleep. It was honestly the most heart wrenching thing I have ever had to go through. BUT THEN the next day we got a call from the vet (I should mention that we had never been to this place before) and the man on the phone started out the phone call with, "I sure hope you aren't going to be mad at me for what I'm about to say..." and proceeded to tell us how he decided to save our dog and didn't expect us to pay anything!!! So on Friday we got to bring our sweet doggie back home! I have been really busy making sure that everything is cleaned up and there is nothing our pup can get into that would hurt him again. It has been such an emotional roller coaster all week, but life seems to be starting to get back to "normal".

Will be sending lots of healing prayers for DIANE, CHERYL, and LISA (Judy's DD).

Sunshine

What a great vet! How nice to hear such a wonderful end to the story. I hope your pup has a full recovery!

Thanks for the prayers. I am doing very well now and am back to all my usual antics.

aaannnd now that I read page one of this thread I will hang my head in shame for not reading the faq's first and jumping into the thread with both feet...but thats sorta how I do things it seems

Now don't do that! We are always glad to help out a fellow sewer. We can't wait to start seeing some of the things you make!

Ick on the snake -- I'm not at all a snake fan. We had a HORRID one living in and around our pond one year -- it was evil! DH finally caught it one day when it took one of our koi out of the pond to eat (he relocated the snake though I was not opposed to its demise). Sadly, we see snakes here all the time. We even saw a cotton mouth one day when we were out fishing.

Ok, remind me not to visit Virginia Beach!!!! I don't like snakes very much!

We had a big black snake hanging out around the house for a while. I wasn't too upset because they eat mice. With a large field right next to our house I am always worried that mice will come into the house some day. Anyhow, one night the snake got caught in the deer netting and the fox came along and ate the middle of the snake. I guess he had a snake snack. All that was left was the head and the end of the tail. YUCK!!!!! Thank goodness that DH was working from home that day because I made him go out and take care of it. It was right by our front walkway.

 

[cerberus]

That sounds like it is more work than you actually need to do. I don't think you even need a backing. The t-shirt material won't unravel. I think I might do it as a reverse applique which is pretty easy. Here is a tutorial that I found:
http://darnkat.wordpress.com/reverse-applique-tutorial/

Thanks for the info

 

[teacher1717]

Keeping in mind that I have no little kids to sew for What should I make next?? So far I have made a few pair of easy fits and a coin purse (currently making another one for my nephew.)

I downloaded the pattern for the rosetta bag, but I've never made ruffles before. I also bout some skirt patterns that say EASY on them, but I don't know if I feel ready for that.

Is the rosetta bag super difficult??

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!!!

We got a good response for Reed's MAW Cruise big give, but could still really really use your help!!! Would anyone like to fill/ruffle up big sis Aziza? She would simply love that!! Also could use some bows for her - she likes to clip them into her hair!!

Other things needed too - please come on over and help us out - We just dont know how long Reed has in life, and we can help make this trip extra special and full of memories for them!!! Especially Aziza - she is only 9 years old, we need to help her make good memories with her little brother!!

http://disbiggive.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=shipbyjune162012&thread=71&page=5

Thank you all so much - we honestly couldnt do this without all of us working together!!!!!

 

[billwendy]

Keeping in mind that I have no little kids to sew for What should I make next?? So far I have made a few pair of easy fits and a coin purse (currently making another one for my nephew.)

I downloaded the pattern for the rosetta bag, but I've never made ruffles before. I also bout some skirt patterns that say EASY on them, but I don't know if I feel ready for that.

Is the rosetta bag super difficult??

Oooh, are you a Big Give Member???? Come and join us? We are currently sewing for a little boy and his 9 year old sister!!! We could sure use your help ( :

 

[smile5sunshine]

Wow! That made me tear up! That is an amazing gift! I'll bet your kids were beside themselves! Are you going to take the staff some cookies or something?
Regards,
C.

Oh Carrie, I didn't even write out the whole story (because it's really long) but the way everything worked out was nothing short of divine intervention! We are so grateful. LOL yes , I took them some cookies, homemade cinnamon rolls (Pioneer Woman's recipe), Peanut butter square (like Reese's cups but BIGGER), and Oreo Truffles! Mind you that was spread out over four different days, but every day when we went to go visit our pup while he had to stay there I brought something different. I plan on bringing another goodie when we go for his follow up appt this week. It really is the least we can do for the huge blessing we received.

Awww! What a wonderful vet! That is so amazing. It sure reinforces that there are still kind and wonderful people out there...

Yes they were WONDERFUL! Even after the horrible appointment where I thought we were loosing our pet, all the staff and drs were just phenomenal and I was so sad that I hadn't found this place before.

aaannnd now that I read page one of this thread I will hang my head in shame for not reading the faq's first and jumping into the thread with both feet...but thats sorta how I do things it seems

um don't! If you didn't ask, then someone else would have! Plus asking questions is the best way to learn something new! Can't wait to see what all you make.

So I had to spend some time in front of a different kind of machine tonight. Dang old bills/papers finally piled up so high that I had to have a date with the paper shredder. BORING! I think Tomorrow I will cut out a bunch of stuff so I can just sit down and start working on things once the kiddos head off to bed.

Sunshine

 

[teacher1717]

Oooh, are you a Big Give Member???? Come and join us? We are currently sewing for a little boy and his 9 year old sister!!! We could sure use your help ( :

I am a big give member, but I have never sent anything. I don't sew well enough to send anything to this very deserving family. When I get better in the future I absolutely will though.

 

[TinkNH]

I am a big give member, but I have never sent anything. I don't sew well enough to send anything to this very deserving family. When I get better in the future I absolutely will though.

I was worried about the same thing but there seems to be a lot you can do without sewing.

 

[cerberus]

I was worried about the same thing but there seems to be a lot you can do without sewing.

I would fit that category, what other things can you do if you do not sew that well?

 

[GrammytoMany]

Just returned from visiting my parents for a week and having NO internet connection. A lot of cute outfits and bags have been posted duriing the week

Carrie, "Snakes" scare me -- small or large! I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack. I can't work in my flower beds anymore for the fear of them. If there's a snake within 100 miles of me it will find me.

Sheila

 

[TinkNH]

I would fit that category, what other things can you do if you do not sew that well?

I am sending some scrapbook stuff and busy bags for the plane..there are also things like t shirts with iron ons and stuff..lots of info on the thread over there

 

[Teamtori]

Hi Everyone!!!

We got a good response for Reed's MAW Cruise big give, but could still really really use your help!!!
Thank you all so much - we honestly couldnt do this without all of us working together!!!!!

I know I am new and I'm still learning and I'm a wish family myself, but I will help if you guys let me!

 

[TinkNH]

morning!

My mother just stopped by..and gifted me with her old sewing machine...and I have no idea what to do with it.

This thing weighs a TON compared to my new little one. I can remember her sewing on this in the 70s when I was a kid, she says she made most of my baby clothes on it so it must be from the late 60s early 70s. It smells like basement so I am hoping ti will air out some, and that i can figure out how to use it!

 

[nowellsl]

morning!

My mother just stopped by..and gifted me with her old sewing machine...and I have no idea what to do with it.

This thing weighs a TON compared to my new little one. I can remember her sewing on this in the 70s when I was a kid, she says she made most of my baby clothes on it so it must be from the late 60s early 70s. It smells like basement so I am hoping ti will air out some, and that i can figure out how to use it!

My mom just gave me her 1967 Singer - those old machines sew great! Show us a picture!!

 

[TinkNH]

My mom just gave me her 1967 Singer - those old machines sew great! Show us a picture!!

Well...it would sew great if it worked The thing that holds the bobbin and is supposed to spin around..does not spin. it spins almost all the way and then gets stuck...

I will go take some pics and post..perhaps someone here will have an idea whats wrong? Its been just sitting in the basement for quite a while...probably a decade or so, but covered (it is in a case) the outside of the case was pretty dusty but the machine itself is not..just has that unused basement smell..which i am hoping goes away sooner than later.

Back in a bit with pictures ...

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Well...it would sew great if it worked The thing that holds the bobbin and is supposed to spin around..does not spin. it spins almost all the way and then gets stuck...

I will go take some pics and post..perhaps someone here will have an idea whats wrong? Its been just sitting in the basement for quite a while...probably a decade or so, but covered (it is in a case) the outside of the case was pretty dusty but the machine itself is not..just has that unused basement smell..which i am hoping goes away sooner than later.

Back in a bit with pictures ...

I'd take it in for a general servicing. The grease in the machine has probably solidified from sitting all those years, and I bet there's all sorts of old lint adding to the problem. I've got an old Singer school machine...my mom was a home-ec teacher...and though it's a beast, it sews smooth even though it's 40 years old!

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

I know I don't post too often (lurk all the time!), but I knew you guys would commiserate with me. My machine died yesterday!! Luckily I finished DS's pair of patchwork shorts just before it died (probably what killed it), but I still had some shirts to applique. Guess I'll be doing iron-on tees for the rest of their outfits. I do have a second machine, but I don't know it very well, so I'm going to just be done sewing for this trip.

 

[Clio]

I have a 1967 style singer and it sews better than my newest machine. It's not my favorite, though. My favorite is a 1979 kemore that weighs a ton but sews like a dream. I took it in last year because it forgot how to zig zag. After a tune up it's like new. A lot of the older machines sew much better than newer ones.
Liz

 

[TinkNH]

I'd take it in for a general servicing. The grease in the machine has probably solidified from sitting all those years, and I bet there's all sorts of old lint adding to the problem. I've got an old Singer school machine...my mom was a home-ec teacher...and though it's a beast, it sews smooth even though it's 40 years old!

Thank you..if I cant get ti moving myself I will look for somewhere to take it

here she is:

and the problem area:

its the round thing that spins under the bobbin..if my goggle skills are correct..called the hook? It spins so far..then stops...i can push it past the stuck spot and it spins to get stuck in the same spot again, forwards and back. Id like to try to troubleshoot myself..because to take it somewhere would have to wait..I doubt after what i spent on fabric this weekend DH would let me spend any more on sewing stuff for a bit