by loosie 08 Dec 2011

Cuties I have completed my neighbours western shirt it only took several months...LOL!


My hubby bought this handy KAM press for the project, he was tired of hearing the complaints when I was putting in the pearl snaps.

It was so quick the next western shirt shouldn't take me as long.

Carolyn wanted to see the press so I included a picture.

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by lidiad 09 Dec 2011

Love this shirt, you have done a great job!!! Lidia

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loosie by loosie 09 Dec 2011

Thanks

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by drro 08 Dec 2011

This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! The press looks fantastic!

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loosie by loosie 09 Dec 2011

That press is worth more than gold!...LOL!

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by capoodle 08 Dec 2011

You did a wonderful job on getting the shirt sewn, embroidered, and snapped. The press looks like a helpful gadget.

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loosie by loosie 09 Dec 2011

Yes it is helpful!

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by mana 08 Dec 2011

Excellent!

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

Thanks!

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by obaachan 08 Dec 2011

Awesome shirt ! Great job !

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

Thanks!

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by blueeyedblonde 08 Dec 2011

I love the shirt! Best not let my husband see this picture! I have 3 western shirts I made for myself about 12 yrs. ago (long before I discovered machine embroidery). So of course they don't have any embroidery on them, but I had put on so much weight I couldn't wear them (but couldn't part with them), but you have made me realize I can add some embroidery to them thanks.
I haven't seen a snap press like this. I have a little plier type one, which works good, that I've had for years. But with your new toy it will get the job done quicker and I'm sure you won't have to grumble anymore! hehe!

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 08 Dec 2011

Oops! Meant to also say that I think the neighbor will LOVE the shirt (if not, send it my way - my hubby would!).

loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

It's a size six, will it fit?! I have the pliers from Dritz and what a mistake that was...

thanks!

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by lflanders 08 Dec 2011

I can say one thing...you had a tiger by the tail with that pattern!!!!! I did one (1) and only one many yrs ago and filed the pattern so far back in the plie that I have not seen it since!!!! If I had not been so young and daring back then, I most likely would have trashed the whole thing! I did not get paid for doing it but if it had been a paying job(that item) I would have had to charge a fortune! It turned out great but it was a one and only time thing! I had a full-time job and was just helping out a friend. I did learn a good lesson. I kept my job and decided to only sew for family and friends. Once in awhile, I still get talked into doing something I do not want to do but I would not even try a dhirt like this for alot of money now! I have always heard that old age brings patience and skills. I got the old part but not the patience to tackle a tiger again! I guess I did get wiser over the years.....hehe
You did a great job! Thanks for sharing. Hope the machine pays for itself! I am sure it is easier than having to manually put them on!

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

The shirt is actually a gift, and I only make items for my family and friends. I don't sew for payment only for fun, this shirt was to be a Birthday gift but the embroidery in the front was a very dense pattern and a real pain. So now its a Xmas gift.
I loved reading your story.

Thanks

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by ramona 08 Dec 2011

Beautiful job and what a thoughtful husband. Sounds like a good rule to live by. Complain more, get more. hehehhe I know your neighbor will LOVE this shirt.

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

he expects several shirts now of course...LOL!

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by noah 08 Dec 2011

Oh lucy it is wonderful not like the black plaid ones my dad insisted i make .It used to make me dizzy and i could only sew for short times lol .This is wonderful ,i needed that press 50 years ago:):) Now the next one will only take a few days right lol lol hugs Carolyn

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

The next one is for the hubby, and I have embroidered the pockets now I have to get sewing...

Thanks

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by cfidl 08 Dec 2011

Excellent! I want one! looks more durable than the bedazzler! what all kinds of pieces can you press?

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

As long as you have the different dies you can press all snaps and eyelets I got mine from the Snap Store, and Wendy was very helpful you have to buy the snaps from her store not all fit this dye, I have some from Fabricland and I will have to do them by hand since it doesn't fit.

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by aleene 08 Dec 2011

looks good! lucky you
Wish I had a snap machine.

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loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

Very easy to use!

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by loosie 08 Dec 2011

I think it finally worked not familiar with this upload button...

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by loosie 08 Dec 2011

Picture again?

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by loosie 08 Dec 2011

picyure

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janetedna by janetedna 08 Dec 2011

Nifty looking gadget. Don't know if they are available in the UK. Jan

shirlener88 by shirlener88 08 Dec 2011

WOW!

loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

I know there available in Australia, and on Ebay of course!

Thanks Shirlener

loosie by loosie 08 Dec 2011

and Janetedna!

jasanne by jasanne 09 Dec 2011

Wow awesome :)

loosie by loosie 09 Dec 2011

Thanks

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