Kwik Sew 3773 |
Middle Son likes to be invisible. He chooses dark and very non-flashy, like his grey Ethan shirt. Well, Youngest Son is a little flashier. He wanted some safety orange fleece for his pull-over. I was concerned about my eye sight sewing such a bright color, but knew it would be a quick sew and decided to go for it.
What mom wouldn't want their very active, often wandering nine year-old boy not to wear safety orange? I bought a yard and a half. I was using Kwik Sew 3773 again and it didn't give the yardage for just the top, only for top and pants. I was guessing on the yardage.
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Stitched design. The shiny layer is water soluble stabilizer that is placed on top of fabric before basting and stitching. The rectangle of stitches are the basting stitches and will be removed. The water soluble stablizer |
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The back of the embroidery. The stabilizer has been cut away. I'm leaving the short threads because, I will be covering with an iron-on layer. |
One of the best parts of machine embroidery is that the machine runs by itself and it should not be left alone. I often use the time to do a little clean up. I put away the pattern. I cleaned and rethreaded the serger. I loaded the dishwasher. Then I needed to stop the machine to pick up the boys and run some errands. Time sure flies.
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After cloud cover stitch It is now soft, hides stitches and just looks better inside. |
This project was the perfect time for me to use my new labels. I wasn't sure about using it, but like I said, Youngest Son is insistent. I ordered my labels from NamesLabelsandTapes.com. I recently became an affiliate for them and wanted to know their product before recommending them.
I had always wanted to use labels. Especially for jammies and tops for the boys. They have a hard time telling front from back. I have an embroidery machine and thought about making my own, but never got around to it. But when I saw NamesLabelsandTapes.com, I figured I would give it a try. After all, I am making a lot of clothes with the Ready To Wear Fast with GoodByeValentino.com
I love them. How fun to put my label in the clothes I make! I know. I'm a geek.
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Some of the 100 labels from NamesLabelsandTapes.com |
What do you think? Do you use a label? Would you use a label?
Great job! I use labels, but they are cotton fabric sheets from Joanns that I made some time ago. I would love to order something more professional-looking like the ones you have. It really does feel good to put your own personal label on something you made!!!!
ReplyDeleteVanessa, I think I have the same fabric sheets. I never used them. I am impressed with the quality. I did order the larger ones. I asked the boys if they would rather have name labels, they said no. I also suggested/threatened to put "Mama Made." That didn't go over well.
DeleteI love your labels. I have been contemplating making my own but seeing yours makes me want to spend the money and just get them!
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I debated for years on this. I'd look, then decide I could do it myself--and never did. I am glad I did it and am impressed with the quality. They look like what is in Ready To Wear.
DeleteI can't wait until I can get an embroidery machine!! I've bought a few designs already, maybe that might make it manifest faster:) It's funny I have the flashy fashion plate daughter and the reserved one that must have some black in all of her clothing. I had some labels made up out of my husbands handwriting with my nickname so they say 'ShortzMade'. Mama made wouldn't go well with my crew either i'm sure.
ReplyDeleteAren't kids funny? When you are ready to start looking for a machine, try to get one that can embroider at least 8x10 inches. Most people who get smaller outgrow them before they can afford to replace them.
ReplyDeleteThat is cute! Looks like a husky, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm trying to let my boys have some design input. Wait until I sew his Easter outfit. Not my choice!
ReplyDeleteThose tags are awesome, I should try some! I can completely understand the plus side of a kid wearing bright orange... I need to find some brights for my son now that summer is coming and he is running away from me!
ReplyDeleteThis is my runner. He was always running from us. Luckily, he likes neon and bright colors. He also like black, but I try to discourage the dark colors.
DeleteI love the embroidery! And it's so cute that he was so excited for you to sew for him :)
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Being the last of four kids, he tries to be cool and act older, but I get occasional glimpses of my little boy. I hope he doesn't see this comment, he'll act even older!
DeleteLabels are so much fun! So cute that he's standing over your shoulder waiting for you to finish :) Love the hoodie!
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ReplyDeleteVery very beautiful ! Color combos are good. I find very difficult to work with silk threads. For me it always gets tangled and it irritates me a lot. But u r very comfortable with silk thread. Isn't it?
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