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Brilliant indeed. I knew you ladies would save the day – thank you!

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Thank you all so much! After looking at Nicole’s tutorial, I realized that I was very much encouraging this “cap” to form instead of really making sure the whole set up stays flat. Physics then reigns and when you lay this cap flat, you can’t help but get puckers, which then causes shifting. I also love lightning’s idea of bringing the thread to the front to tie them together – I’m absolutely going give this a try!

Thank you so much!!

Melissa

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I buy from here: (in the US)

http://customlabels4u.com/woven-labels-1.shtml for my size labels and

http://customlabels4u.com/clothing-labels_satin.shtml for my “name” labels

hth!

~Melissa

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I’m a Bernina girl through and through. But, that being said, I don’t think these machines really compare. I think you’re going to get a lot more for your $ with the Janome, and I believe you have a good bit more sewing space to the right of the needle. It doesn’t look like the Bernina has a needle up/down position, and to me, that’s one of the most important features of any modern day sewing machine. The catalogue mentions needle positions, but I don’t know how far to the right/left the needle goes. I love that it has a small freearm for tiny cuffs, etc, but I wonder if you’ll miss some of the features of the Janome? Have you considered the Bernina 330/350? Do you quilt or sew things besides children’s clothing? The Janome may make those tasks a bit easier.

I think it all comes down to what you’re ultimately wanting – Bells and whistles, or simplicity and durability? You’re considering two great machines – good luck choosing!!

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haha! You’re right! I think when I read this post the first time I saw that you had just RESPONDED, not originally written! LOL So sorry Tamara!!

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Nicole, you read my mind!! I was thinking of doing the same thing for my little one who will be 2 years old next summer. I try to keep her pale skin pale, and I think this would certainly give great coverage.

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I hadn’t looked at the book yet, but was thinking I’d make my daughter a Little Red Riding Hood costume for Halloween since she could/would likely use the pieces of it again as regular wear. She’s only 14m now, although wearing 18m – 2T, but now I’m wondering if the cape will be too large!? Hmm…

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I could see the croquet dress in this – maybe a black or red strip in the middle? No matter what you choose, I’d love to see your finished product! Good luck deciding!

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Thanks, Todd, for letting me know! For now I may just buy on a case-by-case basis.

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I agree that 11×17″ printing would be great in that it requires less taping! But you’d have to get a different printer, right? Or take it somewhere to be printed off? I do like the ability to just print at home in my jammies after the baby is off to sleep, and think if I had to go somewhere to get it printed, I may stall… 🙂 But if all it takes is a special/different at home printer, well then off to Amazon I go!

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Cybele, I do the same thing; although I have been known to use a rotary cutter on paper – but the blades are so easily (and relatively cheaply) replaced!