Disboutiquers Part 23 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[visitingapril09]

I really want an embroidery machine.

I did find two used ones on Craigslist-Janome350E for $500, I know most like brother on here. The other one doesn't say what brand it is but has 3 hoops, clothsetter (?), 20 memory cards with at least 14 designs on each for $900.

I also found a Brother Serger Lock 929D for $50. I don't have a serger.

What things do I need to know when buying second hand? How do I know if it's a good deal, if I can't find a model similar in a store or online?

I just don't know if I can justify the cost of one at this time.

I am always looking on CL and can only find $2000 and up ones! I wonder, too, where the best place is in the lower mainland to buy one.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

SOOOO precious!!!!!! Congratulations!

What a great photo!! What a lovely family!

Congratulations!! He's ADORABLE!! I have three too, it's amazing how your free time (aka, sewing time!) does shrink, but it's totally worth it.

He is BEAUTIFUL! The whole family is just gorgeous. Congratulations.

Awww he is a cutie and his sister are obviously loving him. Well done.

He's gorgeous! Congrats!

Awe...he is so cute! He can be buddies with my Emily...she is 6 weeks old now

That is a pretty good reason for being away from the computer! What a sweet baby boy and a beautiful family.

Cute new baby!

Thanks everyone. His big sisters are loving having a baby brother. They both want to love on him all the time. DD7 gets a bit jealous that she has to go to school & dd4 gets to spend more time with him.

BACK:

Great costumes! I donated several of our old costumes to the library for their costume closet. I was in the same boat with not really enough space to store them, but I didn't want to just get rid of them so donating them worked really well.

I decided I will try and post pictures more often again! I just unloaded the camera and here are two shirts I made for a big give. I love the way they turned out.

And here is a dress I made for the little sister of a boy in Dallas' cub scout den. She was so sweet and wants to learn how to sew (she is 6) and was quite chatty during a camping trip we went on. She was very interested in what I was doing and how I did it. I was cutting the patterns while there.

I must get back to work now. I have loved all the halloween costumes posted and outfits in general. I know I don't come over here nearly as often since we can all chat on facebook and I follow along that way. I also need to make an effort and find alot of you on facebook.

Love the shirts!
How sweet that she wanted to know everything you were doing. My dd's are the same way.

 

[tmh0206]

I decided I will try and post pictures more often again! I just unloaded the camera and here are two shirts I made for a big give. I love the way they turned out.

those turned out GREAT!!! I love them and so will the boys who are getting them in the big give! great job!!!


And here is a dress I made for the little sister of a boy in Dallas' cub scout den. She was so sweet and wants to learn how to sew (she is 6) and was quite chatty during a camping trip we went on. She was very interested in what I was doing and how I did it. I was cutting the patterns while there.

that dress is so sweet and it is so cute that she wanted to learn from you while you were cutting patterns.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Those halloween costumes are fabulous!!! Jessica I love the P & F tees! How sweet you are to make that Minnie dress too!

I asked this question on the last page of the previous thread...didn't see a response so I'm asking again.


My DD loves to dress like her American Girl doll. I think I can pull the machine back out for her because its something we can do together. I have done peasant tops/dresse in the past. Very beginning sewing levels. What patterns would you recommend for matching sets? Are there patterns for dolls for peasant tops or dresses? How about skirts or pants? Thanks!

 

[ncmomof2]

I decided I will try and post pictures more often again! I just unloaded the camera and here are two shirts I made for a big give. I love the way they turned out.

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I love the Phineas and Freb! My boys would love it!

 

[ncmomof2]

I have not been doing much sewing since we got back from our trip but I did make my boys halloween pirate costumes. Here they are:

Here is on with the girls. They are Disney outfits but I thought I wuld add them because they were so cute!

I have started some Christmas sewing. I have made a pillowcase for a friend and an apron for my SIL. I have a bag to make and two dresses for my daughters. I plan to make a feliz. I am kind of nervous about it! I bought fabric that has a pattern of snowmen. Will it look ok with the overdress being in three pieces? Also, what size ruffles should I make for a 2T and a 5T? TIA!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Because it is 10 degrees outside I am working on the straight patchwork quilt for oldest DD in college. Why does she have a california king bed. Hence the first quilt I make without a pattern, straight patchwork with ties all in pastels.

Now to get the kitten to stop running around in the strips when I lay it out.

 

[NiniMorris]

Question....we are going to our first MVMCP this year...what do you think about us all wearing Santa Hats with bells? Too corny?


Nini

 

[cogero]

I like it.

We are going to WDW from 12/23-27 this year and I already have the santa hats packed

 

[tricia]

Those halloween costumes are fabulous!!! Jessica I love the P & F tees! How sweet you are to make that Minnie dress too!

I asked this question on the last page of the previous thread...didn't see a response so I'm asking again.


My DD loves to dress like her American Girl doll. I think I can pull the machine back out for her because its something we can do together. I have done peasant tops/dresse in the past. Very beginning sewing levels. What patterns would you recommend for matching sets? Are there patterns for dolls for peasant tops or dresses? How about skirts or pants? Thanks!

I thought Teresa and I both answered you, but probably easy to miss amidst all the good stuff posted at the end of last thread.

CarlaC has patterns for the Portrait Peasant, twirl skirt, easy fits, and A-Line in both kid and doll sizes. I believe if you purchase the kid size you get the doll size for free.

All CarlaC's patterns are easy.

ETA: I just checked, and the Bowling shirt, Twirl Scalopini, festive Vest, Raglan and Simply Sweet also have doll patterns included.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

I thought Teresa and I both answered you, but probably easy to miss amidst all the good stuff posted at the end of last thread.

CarlaC has patterns for the Portrait Peasant, twirl skirt, easy fits, and A-Line in both kid and doll sizes. I believe if you purchase the kid size you get the doll size for free.

All CarlaC's patterns are easy.

ETA: I just checked, and the Bowling shirt, Twirl Scalopini, festive Vest, Raglan and Simply Sweet also have doll patterns included.

Thank you! I didn't see the answers before! I appreciate your help so much!

 

[VBAndrea]

I decided I will try and post pictures more often again! I just unloaded the camera and here are two shirts I made for a big give. I love the way they turned out.

And here is a dress I made for the little sister of a boy in Dallas' cub scout den. She was so sweet and wants to learn how to sew (she is 6) and was quite chatty during a camping trip we went on. She was very interested in what I was doing and how I did it. I was cutting the patterns while there.

I must get back to work now. I have loved all the halloween costumes posted and outfits in general. I know I don't come over here nearly as often since we can all chat on facebook and I follow along that way. I also need to make an effort and find alot of you on facebook.

The dress is really cute but Phineas and Ferb!!!! Outstanding!!!! I think my ds is going to need something similar if I ever get the time.

Here are a few other things Ive done. Let me know if you guys think they would be cool to gift as well!

Name Pillows, can get very creative with all the fabric choices:[/SIZE]

Some hairclips:

I tried shrinking the pics a little but they are still huge. Sorry about that!
~Steph

Everything would be great for gifts -- those pillows are just fabulous!

Great costumes! I donated several of our old costumes to the library for their costume closet. I was in the same boat with not really enough space to store them, but I didn't want to just get rid of them so donating them worked really well.

I wish our library had something like that. I'm sure I could find some place to donate them -- great idea.

I have not been doing much sewing since we got back from our trip but I did make my boys halloween pirate costumes. Here they are:

Here is on with the girls. They are Disney outfits but I thought I wuld add them because they were so cute!

I have started some Christmas sewing. I have made a pillowcase for a friend and an apron for my SIL. I have a bag to make and two dresses for my daughters. I plan to make a feliz. I am kind of nervous about it! I bought fabric that has a pattern of snowmen. Will it look ok with the overdress being in three pieces? Also, what size ruffles should I make for a 2T and a 5T? TIA!

Great pirates and I love the pic with all the kids. I also love the stone on your house!

Question....we are going to our first MVMCP this year...what do you think about us all wearing Santa Hats with bells? Too corny?


Nini

I would do it -- I'd never be able to talk ds and dh into it, but if your family is game I think it would be great.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

WENDY I sent you a PM on the Give board....

Sorry to yell...having a REAL bad day!

 

[McDuck]

This has actually been done for a while, but I misplaced the movie camera applique I'd bought ages ago and had to order a new one, which just arrived today. So now the outfit is OFFICIALLY done! This is for the day we go to Disney Hollywood Studios and is my fifth custom for the trip (working on a Princess themed stripwork jumper right now):

Close up of the infamous applique:

Skirt:

Lining and tulle layer of skirt:

This is a favorite of Kaity's so far.

 

[cburkedavis]

Those bowling shirts are soooo cute!

Colleen

Yay!! I can do pics now!

 

[GlassSlippers]

I found this FREE cup and can cozy pattern from kwik sew last night and thought I would pass it along since everyone was talking about them yesterday.

Thanks! Now I won't be winging it when I make mine!

Lori in East podunk

 

[GlassSlippers]

Wow! Y'all weren't kidding when you said Coats and Clark thread wasn't the thing to use! In the past, I always thought that I was doing something wrong or something was the matter with my machine because the thread kept getting wound around the spindle that holds the bobbin. I was making some Easy Fits yesterday and that kept happening. I switched from the C&C to some thread that I got in a bargain bin somewhere and bye bye frustration! I'm going to have quite a time finding another brand of thread here in East Podunk, but I'm hoping to hit the fabric outlet when we go home to Minneapolis for Christmas and stock up there.

Thanks for solving my problem for me!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[ttfn0205]

Thanks for your suggestions, I shall order the simply sweet pattern this week. I love the idea about the button hole for her feeding tube. I am wondering as a newbie where you get your applique patterns? Do they come with these machines you all speak of or can any machine hand applique?
Thanks for your help

 

[babynala]

I better get around to posting my Halloween outfits before page 10 comes and goes and I get sent to the principal's office. I have been reading and looking at everyone's wonderful creations (including a new baby!) but have been a wee bit busy aside from that.

Here are my Shark and Dolphin based on Easy Fits and Raglan Hoodies (and now I can make dd some horse fleece pullovers b/c the raglan hoodie is easy):

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These are awesome
I still need to post my kids Halloween costumes. guess I better get the pictures off the camera first.

Here are a few other things Ive done. Let me know if you guys think they would be cool to gift as well!

Name Pillows, can get very creative with all the fabric choices:[/SIZE]

Some hairclips:

I tried shrinking the pics a little but they are still huge. Sorry about that!
~Steph

The pillows are great. I love that they are so colorful and personal.

Question....we are going to our first MVMCP this year...what do you think about us all wearing Santa Hats with bells? Too corny?

Nini

No such thing as too corney at MVMCP. Lots of people wear Christmas inspired hats and stuff at all the parks, not just at MVMCP.

 

[squirrel]

Thanks for your suggestions, I shall order the simply sweet pattern this week. I love the idea about the button hole for her feeding tube. I am wondering as a newbie where you get your applique patterns? Do they come with these machines you all speak of or can any machine hand applique?
Thanks for your help

A lot of them have embroidery machines. I have only done a few appliques by hand (that means using my sewing machine). Just pick the shape you would like and cut it out. Leave extra fabric, if you are cutting out a character as you need to stitch around the outside.