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kjc · 02-05-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Micah my love

Kathy it is beautiful

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by southernbelle04

Thanks for your support guys!

I sure hope I can do it!

Kathy...Wow! You did a fabulous job! And I love how you altered it to fit your needs! Way to go!

I found another pattern that I ordered. LOL. It is a out of print pattern but it was too cute. I first saw it on Amazon, but found it cheaper on Etsy. I think I will try this one after I get the first one down.

Thanks! I also altered Infinity's dress to have a band around the neck and another around the ribs, instead of the T shaped thing the pattern calls for. (PITB and uses alot of velcro which is horrible to sew on). Peek's Tour de France outfit was made with the T thing. It fits him nice, but for long coated dogs, the less velcro the better, for me anyway, lol, I get more hair stuck in the stuff than anything.

I practice any new techniques on an old piece of bedsheet first. Finny's dress is made from a not so old pair of PJ's, lol. I cut the legs off the PJs and will hem them to make shorts (for me), lol. I buy clothing that catches my eye at the thrift store, to use for making dog clothes, and hit the sales in the baby dept at WalMart and Target for infant clothing that can be easily altered to fit. I bought a little girls dress at Kohl's, and it came with a small dress for a babydoll... lol, yes it fits Sapphire! And I have enough material to make 2 more matching dresses for my other 2 girls.

I bought a ton of patterns on Ebay... (yes, I got that one too, lol, but I haven't tried it yet!). I haven't sewn for years, I'm just getting back into it (for my doggies, of course!). I also bought and refurbished an old treadle sewing machine, an 1896 Singer model... and I'm trying to learn how to sew on it, lol!

TDF Sunflowers.jpg This pic inspired Peek a Boo's TDF outfit.

FB4.JPG This is a 3-6 months infant cheerleaders outfit I got for $5 at WalMart and altered it.

IMG_0340.JPG This is the 'before/during' pic of the sewing machine head and the cabinet drawers.

IMG_0338.JPG This is the 'before' pic of the 1896 machine cabinet.

Be careful, sewing is very addictive! You shouldn't have any problem at all, seriously. If you do, just holler... lol! Good luck with your class.

morkieholly · 02-05-2012, 07:42 PM

I love Hobby Lobby but I never venture into that department!

southernbelle04 · 02-06-2012, 06:35 PM

I ordered the pattern on Etsy. It was the only one she had. I paid $17 (plus $2 shipping) for it, which is a little higher, but it is a discontinued pattern.

Here it is on Amazon:

Amazon.com: Simplicity 3925 Sewing Pattern Dog...
Kathy...what a beautiful sewing machine! My Mom has one sort of like that. It belonged to her great grandmother. She did use it when I was smaller but I am not sure if it is still in working order or not. I need to ask her. I would love to have it in my own home one day.

kjc · 02-09-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by southernbelle04

I ordered the pattern on Etsy. It was the only one she had. I paid $17 (plus $2 shipping) for it, which is a little higher, but it is a discontinued pattern.

Here it is on Amazon:
Amazon.com: Simplicity 3925 Sewing Pattern Dog Clothes Dress Collar Bag Bed: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Kathy...what a beautiful sewing machine! My Mom has one sort of like that. It belonged to her great grandmother. She did use it when I was smaller but I am not sure if it is still in working order or not. I need to ask her. I would love to have it in my own home one day.

OMG! The last time I sewed patterns were selling for about $3.00, lol! I totally had sticker shock when I started to get back into it. On Ebay, most patterns I bought were between $3-$6, in and out of print.

With my new antique machine, it gives me a sense of control, knowing I can sew when the power goes out, by candlelight, lol! The only drawback is that it doesn't have 'reverse'. It doesn't zigzag either, but I bought an attachment that does. The most it needed was a good cleaning and some fresh oil.... now it's running great!

McheleM · 02-09-2012, 12:18 AM

I cant use a pattern to save my life.....

I can look at an already made dress or harness and make one from it, but the patterns confuse me. I have that same pattern and I hate it! (the first one you posted) If Katie scarlett is like Allie, you'll have to adjust it. The sizing on it's a little odd.

McheleM · 02-09-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Thank you!
. I also bought and refurbished an old treadle sewing machine, an 1896 Singer model... and I'm trying to learn how to sew on it, lol!

Attachment 362710 This pic inspired Peek a Boo's TDF outfit.

Attachment 362712 This is a 3-6 months infant cheerleaders outfit I got for $5 at WalMart and altered it.

Attachment 362711 This is the 'before/during' pic of the sewing machine head and the cabinet drawers.

Attachment 362713 This is the 'before' pic of the 1896 machine cabinet.

Be careful, sewing is very addictive! You shouldn't have any problem at all, seriously. If you do, just holler... lol! Good luck with your class.

I have that same sewing machine. It was my great grandmothers and I got it when my grandma passed. I haven't tried to use it, as I have no clue where to buy parts for it. The belt is dry rotted and it definitely needs to be cleaned!

kjc · 02-09-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by McheleM

I have that same sewing machine. It was my great grandmothers and I got it when my grandma passed. I haven't tried to use it, as I have no clue where to buy parts for it. The belt is dry rotted and it definitely needs to be cleaned!

I think I bought a belt off Ebay, but the guy has a repair/parts shop in Texas! It was only $4 or $7, I can't remember now, I bought two, just in case, lol. I'll look for the receipt and give you the info, if I can find it. Going to look now....

kjc · 02-09-2012, 06:43 AM

Here it is: sewing machine 221 sale

They also have a ton of 'how to's' on the website...

gidget529 · 02-09-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

That's the pattern I use (mostly)! I have tweaked it more to my liking (or laziness, lol) See Infinity's Valentine's Day Ball photo in the main entry thread....

Better yet I'll post it here:

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Kathy, that is beautiful!! Biology and sewing - impressive! I can't sew to save my life! You should have seen my project in homec MAAAANNNNNY years ago. What a nightmare! I'm always so jealous of crafty ppl!

And that means you too, southernbelle! Your scrapbooking is beautiful!

Keep posting pics, ladies, so I can live through you!

McheleM · 02-11-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Here it is: sewing machine 221 sale

They also have a ton of 'how to's' on the website...

Thank you!!!!

kjc · 02-11-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

Kathy, that is beautiful!! Biology and sewing - impressive! I can't sew to save my life! You should have seen my project in homec MAAAANNNNNY years ago. What a nightmare! I'm always so jealous of crafty ppl!

And that means you too, southernbelle! Your scrapbooking is beautiful!

Keep posting pics, ladies, so I can live through you!

Thanks!

02-06-2012, 06:35 PM	#18
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	I ordered the pattern on Etsy. It was the only one she had. I paid $17 (plus $2 shipping) for it, which is a little higher, but it is a discontinued pattern. Here it is on Amazon: Amazon.com: Simplicity 3925 Sewing Pattern Dog... Kathy...what a beautiful sewing machine! My Mom has one sort of like that. It belonged to her great grandmother. She did use it when I was smaller but I am not sure if it is still in working order or not. I need to ask her. I would love to have it in my own home one day. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

02-09-2012, 12:18 AM	#20
McheleM Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 2,659	I cant use a pattern to save my life..... I can look at an already made dress or harness and make one from it, but the patterns confuse me. I have that same pattern and I hate it! (the first one you posted) If Katie scarlett is like Allie, you'll have to adjust it. The sizing on it's a little odd. __________________ "You've never learned to live until you've done something for someone for which they can never repay you."~Ralph Hall.

02-09-2012, 06:43 AM	#23
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Here it is: sewing machine 221 sale They also have a ton of 'how to's' on the website... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

02-05-2012, 07:42 PM	#17
morkieholly Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 183	I love Hobby Lobby but I never venture into that department!