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ge0rgette2 · 03-23-2012, 01:20 PM

Here is one of the 10... They all pretty much came out the same and not bad... Could be better I'm sure, but I'm happy with them.

KarlaG4Kids · 03-23-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ge0rgette2

Here is one of the 10... They all pretty much came out the same and not bad... Could be better I'm sure, but I'm happy with them.

Well I LOVE it! The bright colors are wonderful. I would so wear it! Great job!

ge0rgette2 · 03-23-2012, 09:23 PM

Thanks!!!!
I hope everyone I give them too likes them too! and wears them..
It's a surprise for the other 9 going with us.

Here are the other ones drying outside..

LockShockBarrel · 03-23-2012, 10:17 PM

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0-3 month onesies

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3-6 month onesies

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6-9 month onesies

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12 month onesies

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18 month tshirts

I found the least expensive way to get these (Gerber 5 pack onesies) were from Joann Fabrics with the 40 or 50% coupons but I found out they don't carry the 3-6 month size! I had to go to BabysRUs for the 3-6 and they only came in a 4 pack..but they were on sale with the tshirts so of course I had to get them.

Pmctn · 04-24-2012, 04:23 PM

Make sure you get the Reduran hand cleaner

This stuff is persistant. Even Acetone won't get it off well.

Pmctn · 04-25-2012, 10:31 AM

Made our first shirts yesterday.

A couple of tips I figured out. It's really hard to get in the folds of the small shirts, I banded them to tight. Use Saran wrap, not grocery bags to wrap them. Grocery bag ink will run. I panicked after 7 hours when it looked like the whole bottom (back) of the shirts were solid Blue. Went ahead and pulled them, rinsed and washed them. Just when I was about to go to bed.

Here's how they turned out

I was pleased with how well the heads shaped up. Here's what I did.

Used Upholstery thread for basting
Made another wrap of doubled thread to really cinch down the head
Wrapped "neck" in (2) 3-1/2" 64 lb rubber bands.
Hooked rubber bands over door knob to pull them and stretch them down tight
Cut small hole in sandwich bag and slipped it over head
Rubber band around hole of sandwich bag to prevent leaks

Thanks for showing us how to do this. Now to put our transfer in the middle of the head.

MagicMomma · 04-25-2012, 05:13 PM

They look great!!!

LissaW16 · 05-10-2012, 11:53 AM

I was wondering (Pixiecrafts?) if someone could offer me some color suggestions. I'm looking on the Dharma website and am a bit overwhelmed.

I am looking to make shirts with a "carribean sea" feel, probably 3 colors with shades of blue/turquoise/green...

I had good luck making red/white/blue ones in the past, and I'm ready to "branch out"...

Does anyone have any favorite colors they want to share?

Thx-
-Lissa

PS no rush, planning for August 2013!

abbie13_15 · 05-19-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ge0rgette2

AWESEOME!!!!!

How did you get them so perfect... wow! I must be really dumb! hehe

Love these! How did you get your white so thick around them? I know about the dental floss...is that all you did?

2mouseketeers_K&M · 05-25-2012, 04:23 PM

You have all inspired me to try making some shirts. However I can't seem to find waxed dental floss that isn't Mint - can someone tell me where you found it? I have all the big stores around me.

amitrat · 05-26-2012, 07:02 PM

I used mint floss and it was fine. I never did post a picture of us wearing our shirts from November 2011 so here it is. I am getting ready to make some new ones for August soon

amitrat · 05-26-2012, 07:03 PM

I used mint floss and it was fine. I never did post a picture of us wearing our shirts from November 2011 so here it is. I am getting ready to make some new ones for August soon

2mouseketeers_K&M · 05-26-2012, 10:34 PM

Amitrat you're shirts turned out great.
One more question if you don't mind - I finished basting my shirts but when I pull the string it's not quite an even shape. When I put the rubber bands around Mickey's head,how do I kept the ears from running past my stitching?

Pmctn · 05-30-2012, 11:27 AM

Here's how ours turned out. With a transfer inside the Micey head.

quiltymom · 05-30-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2mouseketeers_K&M

Amitrat you're shirts turned out great.
One more question if you don't mind - I finished basting my shirts but when I pull the string it's not quite an even shape. When I put the rubber bands around Mickey's head,how do I kept the ears from running past my stitching?

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Originally Posted by abbie13_15

Love these! How did you get your white so thick around them? I know about the dental floss...is that all you did?

It won't be an even shape. It will look a little wonky, just pull the fabric out from it as best as possible.

And LOTS of rubber bands! I make my wad of bands between 1/2 - 3/4 inches wide. Some will run under, but that has worked well for me.

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Originally Posted by 2mouseketeers_K&M

You have all inspired me to try making some shirts. However I can't seem to find waxed dental floss that isn't Mint - can someone tell me where you found it? I have all the big stores around me.

I don't use waxed - Glide brand (or the generic equivalent) works even better for me. That stuff slides right out!

03-23-2012, 01:20 PM	#2056
ge0rgette2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,914	Here is one of the 10... They all pretty much came out the same and not bad... Could be better I'm sure, but I'm happy with them. __________________ NYC to Bermuda ~ Norwegian Breakaway ~ May 2013 NYC Inaugural Disney Cruise to Bahamas ~ May 2012 ~ Disney Magic NYC to Bermuda ~ May 2011 on NCL Gem

03-23-2012, 09:23 PM	#2058
ge0rgette2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,914	Thanks!!!! I hope everyone I give them too likes them too! and wears them.. It's a surprise for the other 9 going with us. Here are the other ones drying outside.. __________________ NYC to Bermuda ~ Norwegian Breakaway ~ May 2013 NYC Inaugural Disney Cruise to Bahamas ~ May 2012 ~ Disney Magic NYC to Bermuda ~ May 2011 on NCL Gem

03-23-2012, 10:17 PM	#2059
LockShockBarrel Pudge controls the weather. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 2,730	[IMG]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/sequinedlovenun/8801af0d.png[IMG] 0-3 month onesies [IMG]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/sequinedlovenun/6caf5aae.png[IMG] 3-6 month onesies [IMG]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/sequinedlovenun/af14e30b.png[IMG] 6-9 month onesies [IMG]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/sequinedlovenun/775f084b.png[IMG] 12 month onesies [IMG]http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz113/sequinedlovenun/1a509fa7.png[IMG] 18 month tshirts I found the least expensive way to get these (Gerber 5 pack onesies) were from Joann Fabrics with the 40 or 50% coupons but I found out they don't carry the 3-6 month size! I had to go to BabysRUs for the 3-6 and they only came in a 4 pack..but they were on sale with the tshirts so of course I had to get them. __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...but without water and sugar your lemonade is gonna suck.Shut up Brain or I'll poke you with a Qtip!Legally, it's questionable. Morally, disgusting. Personally, I like it!The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Stab in and thrust upward. Trip Report Jan 2011: Viva Verde! http://http://www.disboards.com/show...0#post39571060 TRIP REPORT SEPT 2012How do I Flush This? Squared!http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2993886 Feb 2007 Pop Century, Oct 2008 Pop Century, Jan 2011 Old Key West, Sept 12 Pop Century

04-25-2012, 10:31 AM	#2061
Pmctn Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 179	Made our first shirts yesterday. A couple of tips I figured out. It's really hard to get in the folds of the small shirts, I banded them to tight. Use Saran wrap, not grocery bags to wrap them. Grocery bag ink will run. I panicked after 7 hours when it looked like the whole bottom (back) of the shirts were solid Blue. Went ahead and pulled them, rinsed and washed them. Just when I was about to go to bed. Here's how they turned out I was pleased with how well the heads shaped up. Here's what I did. Used Upholstery thread for basting Made another wrap of doubled thread to really cinch down the head Wrapped "neck" in (2) 3-1/2" 64 lb rubber bands. Hooked rubber bands over door knob to pull them and stretch them down tight Cut small hole in sandwich bag and slipped it over head Rubber band around hole of sandwich bag to prevent leaks Thanks for showing us how to do this. Now to put our transfer in the middle of the head.

04-25-2012, 05:13 PM	#2062
MagicMomma Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 187	They look great!!! __________________ Me DH DS19 DD15

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04-24-2012, 04:23 PM	#2060
Pmctn Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 179	Make sure you get the Reduran hand cleaner This stuff is persistant. Even Acetone won't get it off well.

05-10-2012, 11:53 AM	#2063
LissaW16 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 369	I was wondering (Pixiecrafts?) if someone could offer me some color suggestions. I'm looking on the Dharma website and am a bit overwhelmed. I am looking to make shirts with a "carribean sea" feel, probably 3 colors with shades of blue/turquoise/green... I had good luck making red/white/blue ones in the past, and I'm ready to "branch out"... Does anyone have any favorite colors they want to share? Thx- -Lissa PS no rush, planning for August 2013! __________________ My 2nd Double-Dip Trip Report: Spring Break on the Dream (April 10-15, 2012) 2012 WDW & Dream Cruise pics My Double-Dip Trip Report: Disney Dream, Party of Eight (June 7-12, 2011)

05-25-2012, 04:23 PM	#2065
2mouseketeers_K&M Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13	You have all inspired me to try making some shirts. However I can't seem to find waxed dental floss that isn't Mint - can someone tell me where you found it? I have all the big stores around me.

05-26-2012, 07:02 PM	#2066
amitrat Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 137	I used mint floss and it was fine. I never did post a picture of us wearing our shirts from November 2011 so here it is. I am getting ready to make some new ones for August soon <a href="http://s773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/amitrat/Disney%20Tie%20Dye%20Shirts%202011/?action=view&current=472965_4131298686804_8558 70265_o12.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/amitrat/Disney%20Tie%20Dye%20Shirts%202011/472965_4131298686804_855870265_o12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> __________________ DH(39) Me(35) DD(7) DD(3)

05-26-2012, 07:03 PM	#2067
amitrat Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 137	I used mint floss and it was fine. I never did post a picture of us wearing our shirts from November 2011 so here it is. I am getting ready to make some new ones for August soon __________________ DH(39) Me(35) DD(7) DD(3)

05-26-2012, 10:34 PM	#2068
2mouseketeers_K&M Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13	Amitrat you're shirts turned out great. One more question if you don't mind - I finished basting my shirts but when I pull the string it's not quite an even shape. When I put the rubber bands around Mickey's head,how do I kept the ears from running past my stitching?

05-30-2012, 11:27 AM	#2069
Pmctn Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 179	Here's how ours turned out. With a transfer inside the Micey head.

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