Disboutiquers Part 29 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[dianemom2]

I found some more patterns and tutorials that I haven't seen before. Not sure if anyone else has posted this before http://www.sewset.com/patterns/children/dress#/page/4

I bookmarked the site. There are a couple of really cute things I saw on it.

The Wizard of Oz dress is finished!

Full view front

Just gorgeous! Your appliques and your material were so perfect for your theme. The dress turned out great. It is no wonder your dd got a lot of attention for wearing it. How awesome!


Has anybody heard from Andrea lately??? It has been a while since she's been on here unless I missed her.

that pattern looks really cute.

I made two pairs of shorts today and I have three more pieced together and ready to cut and sew. The hardest part was piecing together the knit fabrics after I cut the t-shirts open. I have learned to shop for the t-shirts in the men's section instead of in the kids section. Bigger t-shirts would make this pattern a lot easier! But the shorts are turning out very cute!

I'm new to this thread and was hoping to ask a question about all the lovely clothing you guys make.

I've seen so many beautiful outfits with disney characters on them and wondered where do you guys get your embroidered designs? I'm working on a Brother PE-770 (it's new, I haven't figured much of it out yet) I picked this one since it does have the USB stick and place for brother embroidery cards, I know I can purcahse disney designs from brother but looking through the brother designs they aren't exactly what I'm looking for.

My question is are all of you making your own designs or buying them somewhere other than the brother site (which doesn't have the simple designs i'm looking for). I thought there would be a way to take JPG files and transfer or digitize them to PES files without spending another $300 on software (after the machine purchase).

Welcome to the group and congratulations on your new machine. I am sure you will be turning out some lovely things before you know it.

Most people on here buy their designs and a few make their own. I saw that Chiara gave you a list of designers that we often buy from. There are also a few more that I like. There are Lynnie Pinnie, Just Peachy Applique and GlitzyStitches. Lynnie Pinnie and Just Peachy have their own websites and Glitzy Stitches is mostly on Etsy. If you register on the different designer's sites, they often have sales which make getting designs very reasonable.

Has anybody heard from Andrea lately?

 

[BabyFu18]

Thanks so much for the sites, I'm so in love with some of these designs! I'm super excited to figure out how to make some of these designs and learn to appliqué.

 

[PrincessMickey]

I lost all my quotes so lets see how I do...

Love how the Rapunzel dress turned out, looks like your GD loves it!

Sorry so many people didn't have much luck with the capes. Hopefully they will all get over it and start playing with them, I know my DS would love one.

Love how the Wizard of Oz dress turned out!. that is alot of appliques but it looks great and love the fabric too!

Flora, hope you feel better soon. Traveling is definately no fun when you are sick. I have had a lingering cough for the last few weeks. I think it's finally on it's way out though.

Congrats on the new machine. I just got the 770 too and so far I am loving it, I'm sure you will love it too.

Andrea posted the other day on Lisa trip report. I haven't seen her over here in quite awhile though.

 

[scrapbooksellman]

Thanks for the replies. I did check to see that the outlet had power. I also made sure conections were solid.
The Bernina shop quoted about $200 for a new motherboard if that is what is needed. I feel that is worth it fix a machine of this cost. These machines cost thousands right?

I am so exicted by all the designs I see here on the thread and can't wait to get started. Anyone here happen to live in MD so they can tutor me?

 

[love to stitch]

The Wizard of Oz dress is finished! Completed in time to wear it to the show tonight. It was a labour of love and certainly a one of a kind piece. Lillian got tonnes of attention including catching the eye of the stage manager who brought out the Director to meet Lillian and show off her dress.

Full view front

Bodice

Off to see the wizard

Wicked Witch Full view

Wicked Witch closeup

Full view back

Full view Good witch

Good Witch Closeup

Wow! The dress is beautiful!

 

[scrapbooksellman]

Here's a few things I worked on for Christmas gifts:

Tea Towels -

Beach Towels -

and finally my first patchwork twirl dress -

(with special thanks to Andrea for the directions she posted last summer!)

Judy

OMG I was just surfing thru some older post and wow! I need these towels!! I hope I can learn to do this. Great job!

 

[PurpleEars]

Oh no! So sorry you may be getting sick. It's horrible to fly when you're not feeling well. Let alone being exposed to all that re-circulated air. Feel better!

I would love to see another of your casserole covers. They make such great gifts that everyone can use.

How sweet that you're now sewing for your Mom. That's adorable!

Well I felt ok today when I was travelling and at the meeting, then I got home and start to feel worse again. At least it was a very good meeting so I felt my time was well spent. I guess I just need to push through one more day and it will be the weekend!

I found some more patterns and tutorials that I haven't seen before. Not sure if anyone else has posted this before http://www.sewset.com/patterns/children/dress#/page/4

Cool. Thanks for posting the link!

The Wizard of Oz dress is finished! Completed in time to wear it to the show tonight. It was a labour of love and certainly a one of a kind piece. Lillian got tonnes of attention including catching the eye of the stage manager who brought out the Director to meet Lillian and show off her dress.

Full view front

Bodice

Off to see the wizard

Wicked Witch Full view

Wicked Witch closeup

Full view back

Full view Good witch

Good Witch Closeup

That is a beautiful dress! How neat that Lillian got to meet the Director and show off her dress! I hope you had a great time at the show!

I'm new to this thread and was hoping to ask a question about all the lovely clothing you guys make.

I've seen so many beautiful outfits with disney characters on them and wondered where do you guys get your embroidered designs? I'm working on a Brother PE-770 (it's new, I haven't figured much of it out yet) I picked this one since it does have the USB stick and place for brother embroidery cards, I know I can purcahse disney designs from brother but looking through the brother designs they aren't exactly what I'm looking for.

I've seen so many outfits with mickey ears, minnie ears, mickey balloons, etc. those are the types of images I'm looking for but can't figure out how to get them to embroidery format (pes files) without figuring out digitizing software. I've looked into Embird which was suggested to me but I was told I need two software packages to do what i'm looking to do which would be around the $300 price range.

My question is are all of you making your own designs or buying them somewhere other than the brother site (which doesn't have the simple designs i'm looking for). I thought there would be a way to take JPG files and transfer or digitize them to PES files without spending another $300 on software (after the machine purchase).

I'd love to make some shirts for my family for our Disney trips, but it's looking like I might not be able to do that. I'm wondering if you guys can lead me in the right direction so I can make some lovely garments like you all!

Thanks for any help.

Welcome! I see that you question about the embroidery file sources has been answered. Please come back post pictures of your creations!

Has anybody heard from Andrea lately?

I haven't heard from her since before Christmas, but at the time she said she will not be around much as she would be working quite a bit to cover holidays.
I hope she is doing ok.

Thanks for the replies. I did check to see that the outlet had power. I also made sure conections were solid.
The Bernina shop quoted about $200 for a new motherboard if that is what is needed. I feel that is worth it fix a machine of this cost. These machines cost thousands right?

I am so exicted by all the designs I see here on the thread and can't wait to get started. Anyone here happen to live in MD so they can tutor me?

Did you bring the machine into the shop or did they quote that over the phone? I just wonder if it may be worthwhile having a technician look at it and do a general maintenance "spa treatment" to make sure you won't run into other problems after the motherboard has been replaced. (And to make sure that the motherboard is indeed the problem)

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hello all, Megan and I returned from our trip to Haiti on Monday, it was a bittersweet and amazing trip, happy we were finally able to go....
I've started a TR of it the link is in my siggie!

for those who made blankets for our Hugs from Megan Project, everyone thought they were so beautiful and the first ones were placed in the cribs for the nursery!

thank you again to all who helped out

 

[blessedmom4]

Has anybody heard from Andrea lately??? It has been a while since she's been on here unless I missed her.

Has anybody heard from Andrea lately?

Andrea is a busy lady; however, she hangs out over on my thread (when she can)...or I should say OUR thread! All are always welcome. Andrea posted this morning...I miss her bunches when she is too busy!

 

[goteamwood]

The Wizard of Oz dress is finished! Completed in time to wear it to the show tonight. It was a labour of love and certainly a one of a kind piece. Lillian got tonnes of attention including catching the eye of the stage manager who brought out the Director to meet Lillian and show off her dress.

Wicked Witch Full view

Wicked Witch closeup

That dress is outrageously stunning. I love all the details but those flying monkeys kill me with cuteness.

Thanks everyone for your prayers and well wishes for a speedy recovery. I am feeling much better today. I have lost my voice but at least I didn't have the pounding headache or the chills today. I hope I will feel ok tomorrow for my work trip. It's only for the day and the flights are short (we probably spend more time on the ground than in the air!) so I hope it won't be too bad.

Glad you're feeling better. It seems everyone I know is sick, my kids have this terrible cold/cough thing that just won't go away. They cough all night which my husband can sleep through but I can't...

I'm new to this thread and was hoping to ask a question about all the lovely clothing you guys make.

I've seen so many beautiful outfits with disney characters on them and wondered where do you guys get your embroidered designs? I'm working on a Brother PE-770 (it's new, I haven't figured much of it out yet) I picked this one since it does have the USB stick and place for brother embroidery cards, I know I can purcahse disney designs from brother but looking through the brother designs they aren't exactly what I'm looking for.

I've seen so many outfits with mickey ears, minnie ears, mickey balloons, etc. those are the types of images I'm looking for but can't figure out how to get them to embroidery format (pes files) without figuring out digitizing software. I've looked into Embird which was suggested to me but I was told I need two software packages to do what i'm looking to do which would be around the $300 price range.

My question is are all of you making your own designs or buying them somewhere other than the brother site (which doesn't have the simple designs i'm looking for). I thought there would be a way to take JPG files and transfer or digitize them to PES files without spending another $300 on software (after the machine purchase).

I'd love to make some shirts for my family for our Disney trips, but it's looking like I might not be able to do that. I'm wondering if you guys can lead me in the right direction so I can make some lovely garments like you all!

Thanks for any help.

You can do LOTS without software. The places above are great, I have also had decent luck with non-disney stuff from etsy. I just recently bought an application to merge files and do basic editing, but I have an etsy shop so I am using it for customizing. Which is not to say my kids won't be getting PLENTY of things with their names.


And since I said I would share the quilt I made, and then Christmas came and went and I forgot, here it is. The photos aren't great because something is wrong with my camera and the light in my sewing room is terrible...
This is for a good friend who says her favorite color is all of them. I tried to make it as bright and cheerful as she is.







I was trying to use what I had fabric-wise so I pieced the back and I guess I measured wrong since it was not wide enough. I added the orange/green stripe on the right and it's crooked. Oh well, perfectly imperfect.

I did some machine quilting with my regular walking foot, and did each one of the "big" squares with a quilting pattern on my embroidery machine. I still need to make twin bed quilts for my kids so we can move them into said twin beds, and I think I will honestly send them out. This quilt was 64x64" and it was so cumbersome with my little ol' home sewing machine. So if anyone has ever outsourced quilting, send me a message...

 

[squirrel]

goteamwood, Have you tried Vicks on the kids? I know I suggested it to one of my daycare parents and she bought the infant one as her son was under 2 and it helped a lot. The days she remembered to bring it he didn't cough during nap.

Lots of flu bugs around here, thankfully no one in the daycare but the school has lots of children at home.

 

[micksmoma]

I'm new to this thread and was hoping to ask a question about all the lovely clothing you guys make.

I've seen so many beautiful outfits with disney characters on them and wondered where do you guys get your embroidered designs? I'm working on a Brother PE-770 (it's new, I haven't figured much of it out yet) I picked this one since it does have the USB stick and place for brother embroidery cards, I know I can purcahse disney designs from brother but looking through the brother designs they aren't exactly what I'm looking for.

I've seen so many outfits with mickey ears, minnie ears, mickey balloons, etc. those are the types of images I'm looking for but can't figure out how to get them to embroidery format (pes files) without figuring out digitizing software. I've looked into Embird which was suggested to me but I was told I need two software packages to do what i'm looking to do which would be around the $300 price range.

My question is are all of you making your own designs or buying them somewhere other than the brother site (which doesn't have the simple designs i'm looking for). I thought there would be a way to take JPG files and transfer or digitize them to PES files without spending another $300 on software (after the machine purchase).

I'd love to make some shirts for my family for our Disney trips, but it's looking like I might not be able to do that. I'm wondering if you guys can lead me in the right direction so I can make some lovely garments like you all!

Thanks for any help.

Check out Frou Frou by Heathersue on facebook. I love her designs and they stitch out great.

 

[PrincessMom4]

Well I have all the stuff cut out for my 6 water bottle holders and now I just have to sew them together. I am starting on a skirt and dress for our upcoming trip. We all need to look stylish at the happiest place on earth!!

 

[pequele]

Anyone have a pattern or know of one for a camera strap or strap cover? I have a Canon T3 but the strap is so rough on my neck! I HATE IT!

 

[goteamwood]

Anyone have a pattern or know of one for a camera strap or strap cover? I have a Canon T3 but the strap is so rough on my neck! I HATE IT!

I can't help with the patten but I will share that I got a camera strap called black rapid which I love. It's a shoulder/cross body thing that screws into the tripod hole. It's so much more comfortable and easy to use.

 

[RMAMom]

Anyone have a pattern or know of one for a camera strap or strap cover? I have a Canon T3 but the strap is so rough on my neck! I HATE IT!

I have this one bookmarked but haven't sewn it myself yet.
http://www.lbg-studio.com/2010/08/tutorial-camera-strap-cover-with-lens.html

 

[pyrxtc]

Anyone have a pattern or know of one for a camera strap or strap cover? I have a Canon T3 but the strap is so rough on my neck! I HATE IT!

http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2009/08/strap-cover-with-pockets/

I haven't made it either but I know I got it from someone on this thread and they had made it.

 

[mrsgryphon]

The Wizard of Oz dress is finished! Completed in time to wear it to the show tonight. It was a labour of love and certainly a one of a kind piece. Lillian got tonnes of attention including catching the eye of the stage manager who brought out the Director to meet Lillian and show off her dress.

Full view front

This is absolutely amazing!

 

[mrsgryphon]

Hi, I'm brand-new here and figured I should introduce myself. I'm Christine and have 4 kids - DD almost 12, DS almost 10, DD7 and DD2.5. We're taking our first family trip to Disney World in less than a month & are very excited about it. We surprised the kids with the trip for Christmas. The last time I was at Disney was over 20 years ago, so I'm sure a lot has changed.

I can't remember where it started, but during planning & research for the trip I followed a link here... and now I want to sew! I'm in awe of so many of the wonderful creations you all have made. I've been spending my time looking over past threads to see all the beautiful clothing. So I've picked up some fabric at JoAnn's, and ordered some on-line, and bought a half-dozed patterns from YCMT. So now I need to get busy & start sewing!

I'm not a sewing novice, but don't have a serger or embroidery machine. I've mostly done Halloween costumes for my kids and some clothing here & there.

Anyway, hello & thanks for the inspiration!

 

[dianemom2]

Andrea posted the other day on Lisa trip report. I haven't seen her over here in quite awhile though.

Glad to hear that she's been around on the Disboards. I miss hearing from her when she doesn't pop in over here.

Thanks for the replies. I did check to see that the outlet had power. I also made sure conections were solid.
The Bernina shop quoted about $200 for a new motherboard if that is what is needed. I feel that is worth it fix a machine of this cost. These machines cost thousands right?

I am so exicted by all the designs I see here on the thread and can't wait to get started. Anyone here happen to live in MD so they can tutor me?

$200 to repair a Bernina definitely seems worth it. They are usually well built machines. Will they give you a warranty on the repair? What shop are you using? Does that price also include a "tune up" on the machine?

I live in Maryland.

Well I felt ok today when I was travelling and at the meeting, then I got home and start to feel worse again. At least it was a very good meeting so I felt my time was well spent. I guess I just need to push through one more day and it will be the weekend!


I haven't heard from her since before Christmas, but at the time she said she will not be around much as she would be working quite a bit to cover holidays.
I hope she is doing ok.

Sorry that you are still not feeling better. At least the weekend is almost here! I hope you can rest and feel better.

As I said up above, I miss hearing from Andrea when she doesn't pop in over here.

for those who made blankets for our Hugs from Megan Project, everyone thought they were so beautiful and the first ones were placed in the cribs for the nursery!

thank you again to all who helped out

Glad that your trip went well. It must have been very emotional for you and Megan. My girls were glad to be able to make blankets and send them. We still have one here that is not quite completed yet so let us know if you start collecting them again.

Andrea is a busy lady; however, she hangs out over on my thread (when she can)...or I should say OUR thread! All are always welcome. Andrea posted this morning...I miss her bunches when she is too busy!

Thanks for letting me know that you've heard from Andrea. I hope that all is well with her.

Glad you're feeling better. It seems everyone I know is sick, my kids have this terrible cold/cough thing that just won't go away. They cough all night which my husband can sleep through but I can't...


This is for a good friend who says her favorite color is all of them. I tried to make it as bright and cheerful as she is.




I did some machine quilting with my regular walking foot, and did each one of the "big" squares with a quilting pattern on my embroidery machine. I still need to make twin bed quilts for my kids so we can move them into said twin beds, and I think I will honestly send them out. This quilt was 64x64" and it was so cumbersome with my little ol' home sewing machine. So if anyone has ever outsourced quilting, send me a message...

I know that Nini, who used to be on here did some quilting and has one of those big machines. You could probably still contact her through a PM because she comes on here for other stuff.

The quilt is beautiful. It has been years since I did any quilting. I also found it too cumbersome with a small home machine.

Sorry that your kiddos are sick. Have you tried Mucinex? That always helped my girls and it was what the pediatrician used to tell me to give them.

Anyone have a pattern or know of one for a camera strap or strap cover? I have a Canon T3 but the strap is so rough on my neck! I HATE IT!

I saw that two people responded already. I haven't made one but they look nice.

I have this one bookmarked but haven't sewn it myself yet.
http://www.lbg-studio.com/2010/08/tutorial-camera-strap-cover-with-lens.html

I think that's the one that Marianne made one time.

Hi, I'm brand-new here and figured I should introduce myself. I'm Christine and have 4 kids - DD almost 12, DS almost 10, DD7 and DD2.5. We're taking our first family trip to Disney World in less than a month & are very excited about it. We surprised the kids with the trip for Christmas. The last time I was at Disney was over 20 years ago, so I'm sure a lot has changed.



I'm not a sewing novice, but don't have a serger or embroidery machine. I've mostly done Halloween costumes for my kids and some clothing here & there.

Hi Christine and welcome to the group. You don't need a serger or an embroidery machine to make some super cute stuff for your kids. What patterns did you buy from YCMT? We love pictures of anything that you make so please post them as you complete your projects.