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[turps]

What the hell thought it was a good idea for Corey to join cubs?

You don't want to know how long I've been sewing those stupid badges on, really you don't and there's still two more to go. My fingers are full of needle holes, the damn thread won't stop falling out of the needle and at one point I managed to sew the arm to the body. ARGHHH! Then they've gone on lop sided so people will look at his jumper and know his mam is useless at sewing, which is true because I am! Stupid badges, stupid badges that I had to look up the stupid positioning for because every stupid damn badge has it's own stupid little place.

*Deep breath*

I can do this, two to go that's all.

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[digital-diva.livejournal.com]

[waves pompoms]

[does one of them fancy ballet splits]

[curses]

[whimpers : help me up, please]

:D

[turps33.livejournal.com]

WooHoo!

Go you with your pom pom dance!

[whimpers : help me up, please]

Do I have to? You seem to spend half your life on the floor anyway ;)

[digital-diva.livejournal.com]

With JC between my legs, yes, but not like this!

[makes note : have evil horny twin taken care off]

[trumpeterofdoom.livejournal.com]

I'm going to do what CJ does to me all the time. *g*

Take a deep breath, and repeat after me:

BE THE LANCE.

*devilhorns*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*Takes a deep breath*

BE THE LANCE

You know I did that yesterday and it seemed to work *g*

*devilhorns*

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

You can do it--you're almost done! Yay, you!

And: people who actually think less of you as a parent for something stupid like sewing are beneath contempt, and not worthy of your attention. *nods firmly* My sister is the best mom I know, and if you mentioned her name and sewing in the same sentence, her husband would fall down laughing.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the encouragement, I was nearly done at that point, then sadly the next one that I did ended up on a diagonal instead of straight so I had to unpick it...sigh. But they're done now.

Thanks for the story about your sister, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who hates sewing. As for me I'm going to buy some special glue stuff, that way I can throw that damn needle and thread away.

[msktrnanny.livejournal.com]

do you people not have iron on adhesive over there???

[turps33.livejournal.com]

We do but the thought of using it never crossed my mind.

I swear I can be clueless at times.

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

*pets you*

That's what Grammie's are for. ;-) The Childling is in karate and has oodles and oodles of patches.. all of which his Gram has sewn on for us.

Also? chrismm put it very well. :-D

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*purrs*

I think if I hadn't found the special sticky stuff his jumper would have gone to his nanna next time. Obviously I'm not made to sew.

Yeah, Chris made a lot of sense.

Thanks :)

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

First? Loving the icon.

I've never even heard of that sticky stuff. Will have to look for it when my son gets his next karate patch. ;-) (see? I'm in the same boat) . . .

Next time...

[starwatcher]

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because there will be a next time; he's sure to earn more badges...

Check your local sewing shop. We have a product that is basically a ribbon (inch-wide) of nylon mesh. You know, nylon melts when it gets hot. So...

You cut a short length to fit under the middle of the badge. Position the badge, with the nylon mesh underneath, then use a hot iron on it until the nylon melts. Now the badge is held from slipping while you sew the stitches around the edges.

It is advisable to use a wet paper towel or paper napkin over the badge+nylon. That way, if the melted nylons runs a bit out from under the badge, it won't get your iron all gunky. The melted nylon will pick up with the paper towel as you peel it back, and there will be no 'unsightly mess'. {g}

Good luck. And take heart - Cory won't remember that his badges were lopsided; he'll remember that you let him have fun and hang out with the friends he made. That makes you a good mam.
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Re: Next time...

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the ideas and the tips.

It honestly never crossed my mind to get some sticky stuff and now that it's been pointed out I've no idea why I didn't think of it before. Because I tell you those badges wouldn't stay still and ended up so crooked.

Good luck. And take heart - Cory won't remember that his badges were lopsided; he'll remember that you let him have fun and hang out with the friends he made. That makes you a good mam.

Thank you. Comments like that are always good to hear.

[ninjetti75.livejournal.com]

This is me being an unsociologically cultured lout, but why NOT with the Crazy Glue?

*pets poor sore Terri fingers*

Well, exercise through typing will have them feeling like new in no time, right?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I guess I though glue wouldn't stick in the washer, but reading the other comments I'm wrong about that, which I'm so thankful for.

LOL. Yeah, they do feel like new now, complete with scratched down the front, needles are dangerous things, man!

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

mom sewed on the badges when I was younger, but as I got older, I had to sew them on myself.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, if I'd had to keep sewing I think I would have made Corey do his too, I don't care how old he is ;)

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

boys need to know sewing too!

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

and you know, now I can't help but wonder if the boys know how to sew. I bet Chris does, out of necessity. Joey doesn't. Justin makes 'Home Sweet Home' pillows with his mom, I'm sure of it. JC and Lance probably sew pailletes on their clothes together, while gossiping about boys.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I like the way that you think. Especially Justin who surely does sew cushions ;)

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

I'm sure he does!

[call-me-loca.livejournal.com]

should have tested the link first

Anyway, try here (http://www.scoutstuff.org/items/ww50100/index.html)

Don't know if it'll work on your guy's uniform, but it is a life saver for me!

(ok the link won't go directly so click enter then scout necesiities, cubs, then scroll down to badge magic! Sheesh!)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for that link!

I saw that and went to look at the UK scout site and they had it there. I haven't even got it yet but know it's going to be the best thing ever!

Thank you!

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

lol - My poor baby! I hope you'll finish this without killing yourself *smootches*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I got there in the end. It was a close thing though ;)

*kisses*

[ephemera.livejournal.com]

*pets* and *hugs* and I wish I was closer and could do them for you - I learned to sew on my Brownie Uniform! - do they have a sewing badge for cubs he could do??

Also, because it bares repeating, not being an excellent seamstress /= not being an excellent mum, and I *know* which of those two things I think is more important! - Corey's lucky to have you.

*big hugs*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*purrs and hugs you*

I should imagine they will have a sewing badge, however until that point Loca clued me into special stuff that's made to stick the badges on which seems a much better option *g*

*Blush* Thank you, that means a lot.

[clumsygyrl.livejournal.com]

*petpets* you can do it honey.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*purrs*

Thank you. I did manage in the end, just *g*

How are you today, honey? Feeling better I hope.

[clumsygyrl.livejournal.com]

meh. felt better. just really tired. i think it's going to be an early night tonight as well.

[abishag.livejournal.com]

That sort of badge is the one type of sewing I use a thimble for, otherwise *ouch*.
Vilene iron-on stuff is good for many things (once you've got the hang of not melting it with the iron,LOL) but does come loose with washing, and may not work except to join two pieces of thinnish fabric- ie problematic for badges, perhaps, especially if you're trying to attach them to a jersey or sweatshirt. What *do* cubs wear these days?
Interlock's suggestion is a good one! Make him self sufficient as regards shirt buttons etc!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Cubs wear thick sweatshirts these day so I'd need something strong. I've been linked to something the scout association sells that should do the job. Sticking the badges on seems a much better option than sewing.

Thanks so much for the suggestions.

[beejaybee.livejournal.com]

I commiserate with your sewing angst. It's my most loathed parental chore as well...and one I royally suck at. And thank you (I think! lol)...you've reminded me I'm supposed to sewing ribbons on ballet slippers today.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I sympathise, sewing sucks big time.

I hope you got your ribbons done with as little trauma as possible.

[myorangecrush.livejournal.com]

You need wonderweb. Or I haev some spare fabric glue I can send up.. Then, you just need a few retaining stiches.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I totally forgot about wonderweb or fabric glue, sometimes I think my head isn't screwed on right *g*

Thanks so much for the offer, but I'd better buy some then at least it's here and I can put the crooked badges on right.

[trickyjazzer.livejournal.com]

*stifles laughter*
*hugs*
But...bawhahaa you sewed the arm to the body! lol That's totally something I would do! Don't feel bad I'm no Martha Stewart either.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

LOL. I totally did sew the arm to the body and I laughed about it too, that is once the moment of wanting to throw the whole thing out of the window was over *g*

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

I just had a flashback to sewing on Adam's badges and asking him if he didn't think he'd rather just quit Scouts.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Man, I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

[seeksasylum.livejournal.com]

I know that in your part of the world 'jumper' means sweater or something of that nature, but every time you say 'jumper' I have this horrifying vision of you dressing your son up in a jumper, which in my part of the world (in case you don't know, but you probably do) is a dress that little girls wear with a top half like overalls (the same cut, with the little pocket on the chest and two straps that buckle). And so then I just picture Corey going off to Cub scouts dressed like a girl scout and I feel so mortified for him. *laugh*

Then of course I remember that it's not true and I tell myself 'jumper' means sweater, but nevertheless.

And if that doesn't amuse some of the needle pricks away, well, I got nothing else. *laugh*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

ROTFLMAO

I had no idea jumper meant that over there, and yeah, that image totally amused some of the needle pricks away.

Thank you!

[hegemony.livejournal.com]

*pets*
Breathe, Terri. It helps when you breathe.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It does help, which is good as I was well on the way to throwing the damn thing out of the window *g*

Thank you :)

don't sweat the small stuff

[originalrahrah.livejournal.com]

hot glue. stop bleeding on his shirt.
when my daughter was about 4 years old, one of my friends bought her a tiny plastic iron and ironing board. when she opened it up, she asked what it was. (she'd never
seen one!)
the dog thinks i'm the best mom in the world.

Re: don't sweat the small stuff

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think glue is the way to go.

I love that story about your daughter and the ironing board, proof that all moms aren't domestic goddesses, and thank goodness for that!

I'm sure you're a wonderful mom :)