Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[clairemolly]

Serger question...please help

I am feeling like an idiot trying to figure out my new serger. Is it possible to serge a seam that is already in a circle, like the seam where you attach a skirt to a bodice? If so, how? All the examples I can find online show a flat piece of fabric. I am feeling too much like an amateur at this point and may just send it back.

 

[aimeeg]

Serger question...please help

I am feeling like an idiot trying to figure out my new serger. Is it possible to serge a seam that is already in a circle, like the seam where you attach a skirt to a bodice? If so, how? All the examples I can find online show a flat piece of fabric. I am feeling too much like an amateur at this point and may just send it back.

Sure, Lift the presser foot and the needles up. Then slide your fabric under. Lower the needles into the fabric and the preser foot. Start to serge. I like to serge on the gathered side. That way you do not get the gathers caught.

 

[billwendy]

Serger question...please help

I am feeling like an idiot trying to figure out my new serger. Is it possible to serge a seam that is already in a circle, like the seam where you attach a skirt to a bodice? If so, how? All the examples I can find online show a flat piece of fabric. I am feeling too much like an amateur at this point and may just send it back.

Sure - I just lift up the presser foot, put in the fabric, and then go all the way around - when I get back to the starting spot, I just steer the fabric out of the serger.....dont give up!!!

Karebear - I think I have my fabric in too many places and some things I have several yards of so its big (like thermal knits, flannel)....so its just all over!! then i do a project and am naughty and dont put that fabric away before starting something else!!! UGH!!

 

[clairemolly]

Sure, Lift the presser foot and the needles up. Then slide your fabric under. Lower the needles into the fabric and the preser foot. Start to serge. I like to serge on the gathered side. That way you do not get the gathers caught.

Sure - I just lift up the presser foot, put in the fabric, and then go all the way around - when I get back to the starting spot, I just steer the fabric out of the serger.....dont give up!!!

Thanks! I'll try that. That's kinda what I thought, but didn't want to screw it up. I have to admit the serger intimidates me a little, but DH pointed out that my sewing machine did at first as well. That's why I love this thread(s)...you all are sooo helpful!

 

[clairemolly]

Well, my 2nd Brother 1034D serger is going back to WalMart. The first one didn't sew. This one I just went to use (I haven't even sewn anything past the sample fabric) and the presser foot lever is broken. I am not trying my luck with a 3rd. Anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive serger that is NOT a Brother?

 

[princessmom29]

Well, my 2nd Brother 1034D serger is going back to WalMart. The first one didn't sew. This one I just went to use (I haven't even sewn anything past the sample fabric) and the presser foot lever is broken. I am not trying my luck with a 3rd. Anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive serger that is NOT a Brother?

I have the singer form walmart, and have been using it for almost two years with no problems. It was right at $200. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but does a 3 and 4 thread surge as well as a nice rolled edge hem. I like it, and felt it was easy to learn.

 

[mom2rtk]

I have the singer form walmart, and have been using it for almost two years with no problems. It was right at $200. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but does a 3 and 4 thread surge as well as a nice rolled edge hem. I like it, and felt it was easy to learn.

I have a $200 serger from Wal-Mart. The only beef I have with it is the price of replacement blades. It's around $65 to buy them at the local sewing machine shop. I did finally learn to change them myself and buy them on ebay for around $35, but it's still insanely expensive.

I just urge anyone looking at sergers to find out the price of blades before making a purchase!

I cringe every time I hit a pin buried deep in the gathers of some skirt.....

 

[2cutekidz]

Hi Guys!

Can you share the stripework twirly skirt tutorial. I looked for it but I can't find it.
Val

Here you go!!

http://my-sweet-sunshine.blogspot.com/2009/05/okey-dokey.html

Thank you for explaining this....now to just make sure I understand this....(and please forgive me if I sound ignorant LOL)...the strip of fabric I cut for the casing is stiched to the backside of the skirt I have made?? Is that correct?

Yep that's right. I should have put that in my directions. I can take a close up picture in the morning if you'd like.

 

[teresajoy]

Hi Everyone!

April and Marah, your families are in my prayers.

Love the cute outfits posted - home made and Walmart versions!!

Ahh, sewing room organization - I just cant keep mine organized!! I have a large amount of space - my attic - but I just cant keep things organized!! Got the comic book boards - but then what do you do when you just have some of the yard of material left? Ugh - but anyways...

Today we were in IKEA and we were in their scratch and dent section and saw 8ft long pieces of conter top - for $5 each!!! We got 2 so DH can make me a place for my sewing machines!! Im thinking an L shaped area with my regular sewing machine, serger and embroidery machine on it ...what do you think???

Oh, the funny thing about the counter top????? Its BRIGHT YELLOW!!!! but who cares, right??????

Again, I wish we had an Ikea!! Great deal!

I miss you guys. My computer time is still limited. My neck just feels so much better sitting in my recliner!

I have big news. DH SAID WE CAN GO TO DISNEY WORLD!
Now we are trying to figure out when to go. We're pretty open ended with that because my DH works 14 and 14, so we can go pretty much anytime. We're trying to decide if we should go in December of this year or wait until next year sometime. I'm sooo excited! I know he hates the idea, but is doing it for me and Hannah.

I'm about to attempt to start cutting out the Patricia Tunic for myself. Yay!
I hope to love it and make one of those pretty dresses Stephres has made. I love those dresses! Dh likes me to wear dresses, but I have a hard time finding ones that I like. I'm very optimistic about this pattern.

WOO HOO!!! How exciting!!!

I love the dresses Steph made with the tunic pattern! They were so cute!

BE CAREFUL!!!! Putting things on shelves is just the beginning of becoming an organizer. Soon....... you'll be buying comic book cardboard to put that fabric on... and then that leads to frequenting stores looking for drawers and small containers to put extra buttons in! It's a disease- and it's contagious!

Well, to be honest, I have used up about 100 comic book boards, but I just don't have anywhere to put them. I need to convince Brian that I need one of the shelves he claims as his own. You know, the shelves he keeps his old college books on....he graduated college in 1984 .........

Hi all,

We are going to see Mary poppins at the end of October. I will admit that I am the most excited of the family. I just can't wait!!!! Anyways, am pondering making something for dd to wear. I was going to buy the Precious dress pattern off ycmt. I know I've seen others say it's not too difficult. Is this true? I have some of Carla C's other patterns and they have all been great. I struggled a bit with some parts of the bowling shirt but did ok.

Do you think with the right fabric this would be "dressy" enough? Any fabric suggestions? I love the pattern and love all the dresses I have seen made from it!

I found it to be much easier than the bowling shirt. I LOVE the Precious Dress pattern, it is extremely versatile. I definitely think it will be dressy enough with the right fabric.

***For those of you who have Carla's Patricia Tunic Pattern***

I'm making one for my "almost 10 year old" really roomy, like she likes. But I'm scared if I cut the V in the front as low as the pattern calls for, it will be TOO low. Any suggestions on how low to make it?

I think I made it about 1.5" higher.

I've been to Disneyland 5 times. (I want more)

I found the boards when I was watching "The Biggest Loser" and did a google search. It turned up a thread on these boards and I was in heaven finding all these disney crazy people like myself.

I'm so glad you did!

OK-Let me try those pictures again. They looked huge in the preview and then came out tiny. I'll figure out how to post pictures someday.

That's better, still too small, but better!

Did you use one of Heathersue's balloon designs for the skirt or did you do that by hand? It looks really cute!

You are a natural at organizing! Yeah!!!! LOVE the wall color! Maybe I'll go for a color similar to that one! LOVE YOUR ROOM!!!!

Corey's baby room was that color. I love it too!

Hi all, I am back! DH came home from the hospital a couple of days ago and is still recovering. I have been hanging out on facebook playing farmtown so I can be available when he rings the intercom. He is getting better finally! So it will take me a few days to read back to page 168 to here! Can't wait to hear how everyone has been and what you have been making!

AmieeG, I just saw your post about the IKEA tables. You don't think they are sturdy enough?? Poo.. I was just going to go buy them. Thanks for the warning and back to the drawing table.

I'm so glad your husband is home!

Well, my 2nd Brother 1034D serger is going back to WalMart. The first one didn't sew. This one I just went to use (I haven't even sewn anything past the sample fabric) and the presser foot lever is broken. I am not trying my luck with a 3rd. Anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive serger that is NOT a Brother?

I have a Singer from Walmart. I paid $50 for it. But, it was a floor model. I love it.

I have a $200 serger from Wal-Mart. The only beef I have with it is the price of replacement blades. It's around $65 to buy them at the local sewing machine shop. I did finally learn to change them myself and buy them on ebay for around $35, but it's still insanely expensive.

I just urge anyone looking at sergers to find out the price of blades before making a purchase!

I cringe every time I hit a pin buried deep in the gathers of some skirt.....

I had no idea how much blades would cost!! That's crazy!

 

[mom2rtk]

I had no idea how much blades would cost!! That's crazy!

Apparently some of the more expensive machines have much cheaper blades..... Who'd have thunk it?????????

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Well, my 2nd Brother 1034D serger is going back to WalMart. The first one didn't sew. This one I just went to use (I haven't even sewn anything past the sample fabric) and the presser foot lever is broken. I am not trying my luck with a 3rd. Anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive serger that is NOT a Brother?

I also had the Brother 1034D which I had trouble with, and then it broke (the tenson adjust dial broke)...and I replace it with the Brother 3034D and I have been really happy with it so far!

 

[teresajoy]

Apparently some of the more expensive machines have much cheaper blades..... Who'd have thunk it?????????

Now you've got me worried about replacing the blade!! How many outfits can you sew before you replace yours?

And, I'm trying to figure out if you could sharpen that little blade!

 

[ibesue]

Now you've got me worried about replacing the blade!! How many outfits can you sew before you replace yours?

And, I'm trying to figure out if you could sharpen that little blade!

I have never replaced my blades. I have been using this serger a lot for the last 4 years, I think. Now I am worried too.

AimeeG, thanks for the info about the tables. I was going to buy 2 of them to use for my embroidery machine and serger. Back to the drawing board!

 

[MouseTriper]

I have purchased all different colors from www.nashvillewraps.com - I've always bought the 6" rolls - it just seems easier to me - so I don't know if they have bolts if that's what you're looking for

Thanks so much...I will check them out!!

Hi all, I am back! DH came home from the hospital a couple of days ago and is still recovering. I have been hanging out on facebook playing farmtown so I can be available when he rings the intercom. He is getting better finally! So it will take me a few days to read back to page 168 to here! Can't wait to hear how everyone has been and what you have been making!

Praying for a speedy recovery for your DH!!! Hope you are doing alright and are getting some rest!

Yep that's right. I should have put that in my directions. I can take a close up picture in the morning if you'd like.

Aww, thank you, I would love to see some close-up pictures!!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Have an awesome time. December is a great time to go! SOOOOO much to do!

I kinda think that planning now for a December 09 trip would make me kind of nuts. I almost want to wait until next year.
I've always thought Disney at Christmas must be great. I've only been as a child, and I can't wait to see Hannah at DW. My mom keeps telling me she is too young, but they took her last year..

WOO HOO! That's GREAT news! Hope your Patricia's work out great!



Hope to see you there! I think I've got two more bins to go through. I'm hoping to have it all up on facebook by Monday? Tuesday?

I didn't get to start sewing them yet. I forgot that I had to go to town today to visit my sister. Hopefully I can start sewing tomorrow.
I'm going to be looking for your destash. Now that I have a trip to maybe plan I can buy more fabric right?

I'm so exited!!!! I just got APs for Disneyland!

My neice-in-law is from LA but lives near me. She was visiting her family and I called some Costcos around her mom's house and she went and bought them for me! Sadly they told me on the phone they had 35 and when she got there there were only 4 left but 4 is better than none! I'll just have to buy 2 at regular price but there's no turning back now!

What are AP's???

We have free dining for our trip starting at the end of October. Here is the information about free dining through Dec. 17
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneypackages.htm#freedining
I got your email, I can't wait to try to stitch it out.



We have been to Disneyland once and I loved it, but it was back in 1992 so it has been a long time and a lot has changed! I would love to go back but I can't get DH to fly (he is scared)

Thanks for the link. I would love to fly there, but surely it would cost us alot more. I LOOOOVE to fly.

Hi all, I am back! DH came home from the hospital a couple of days ago and is still recovering. I have been hanging out on facebook playing farmtown so I can be available when he rings the intercom. He is getting better finally! So it will take me a few days to read back to page 168 to here! Can't wait to hear how everyone has been and what you have been making!

Glad your DH is getting better!
I have been making a whole lot of nothing...

I have a $200 serger from Wal-Mart. The only beef I have with it is the price of replacement blades. It's around $65 to buy them at the local sewing machine shop. I did finally learn to change them myself and buy them on ebay for around $35, but it's still insanely expensive.

I just urge anyone looking at sergers to find out the price of blades before making a purchase!

I cringe every time I hit a pin buried deep in the gathers of some skirt.....

I guess this is why most people tell me to never use pins with my serger. I usually serge with the flat fabric up and pin on that side too. I use pins, but am very cautious. I've heard you can break a whole lot more than a knife by serging over pins.

Apparently some of the more expensive machines have much cheaper blades..... Who'd have thunk it?????????

My serger came with 3 blades. I was told I didn't need to change it until it no longer cuts fabric. Seems to be doing good so far.. I serge EVERYTHING!

 

[emcreative]

Just thought I'd share with you all one of the many reasons it takes me so long to finish any sewing-

 

[DisneyKings]

We just finished our trip to WDW, not home yet, but thought I'd share the pics of my simple outfits:

It was very hot & crowded--I think we'll stick to off-peak seasons. We went during this time for DD's b-day. I had to wait in line for a fast pass to test track for 10 mins--the time on the passes changed 3 times while waiting in line! We did have a great time. BEST MOMENT: seeing DD's huge smile & constant giggle during her first ride on thunder mtn; STRANGEST MOMENT: when a bird landed on my arm while inside pizza planet; WORST MOMENT: when someone's kid threw-up on my stroller on the way back to the hotel one night (and the mom accused us of spilling a drink out of our stroller on her foot!)

 

[*Toadstool*]

Just thought I'd share with you all one of the many reasons it takes me so long to finish any sewing-

I think this is why I am not a cat person. I can't handle something sitting in my lap all the time. It seems every person I know that has a cat has their cat trained to jump on me everytime I see it.
BTW.. I think we are sewing the same thing... or not sewing.

 

[emcreative]

Your daughters look ADORABLE!!

Okay I think we saw the same Belle and we really really loved her!

Here she is "twirling" with Hannah:

But when we really fell in love with THIS Belle is when my middle girl and tomboy, Lizzie, saw her.

You see, two years ago on our way out of Animal Kingdom, Lizzie broke down into TEARS because her "secret wish" (so secret she didn't tell us even) was to meet Belle, and she hadn't done it. She was so genuinely brokenhearted that her sisters got their wishes (Hannah had dinner with Cinderella and Emmy got to beat the drum at Pocahontas' show) and she didn't that a CM who was sweeping actually called EVERYWHERE to try to find Belle for us. (He approached us when he saw Lizzie crying. His words were "NO ONE cries at Disney World!" He actually ended up giving her a few pins and she left in smiles. It was a wonderful moment!)

But anyway, of course this trip seeing Belle was a moment we could NOT miss.

I am not sure what all they talked about, but my "growing up way too fast" tomboy was enthralled with Belle! Then they turn to hug and take the picture, and I see my Lizzie has tears of joy in her eyes!

Okay at this point I lose it (will also chuck in that it had been a very tiring and stressful day) to see her so happy, so I go up to tell "Belle" thank you for what she has done for my daughter...and we BOTH lose it. And Belle hugs me like I'm five and you know what, I was fine with it in the moment! (I also think Belle was trying not to bawl so this helped her too!)

Of course as we left Lizzie and I are BOTH sobbing happy tears, and then we started laughing at each other, and the magic got us through some pretty tough moments later that evening and the rest of the week.

LOL SUCH an unflattering picture, and a tad embarrassing, but a wonderful memory. Thanks for posting that picture and reminding me to share it (since it was one of the few good memories we took from this trip, especially!)

 

[twob4him]

This is my current fabric. I think my bookshelf could be higher. Also, the other big storage unit does not work for me any longer.

You can see my collection has grown. LOL

Aimee you have the fabric I am searching for!!!! I spied it miles away! In the first pic its in with the greens and in the second pic its in the basket all the way over to the right!
Its the disco dot of all sorts of cool colors (sherbert pink, lime, yellow) and minnie and mickey on it.
Sigh