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

[RMAMom]

Originally Posted by cogero

I haven't been around this week. I am not feeling the greatest. Being pregnant at 41 is hard and we have a school bus strike going on so I am the taxi for 3 hours a day back and forth to school then activities.

I love the Cars shirt it is just so adorable.

D love those pants I am definately getting that pattern.

OMG HOW DID I MISS THIS NEWS!!!!!! Congratulations to you and your hubby!!!!!

D ~ I love the baby pants, they are too cute!

kcandbella~ You may want to join the facebook embroidery group, those ladies (and gentleman) are brilliant with trouble shooting
http://www.facebook.com/groups/388276124532366/

[nannye]

Originally Posted by squirrel

Wow, I just checked online to see what prices are like for the PE770. They are under $600. I'll have to see how much my taxes are going to be this year. It would be nice to add an embroidery machine to my collection.

Just so you know...... I ordered my PE770 in November. I can't remember off the top of my head what the end cost was BUT the other day I got a notice from amazon that I was getting $102 BACK because the export shipping changed prices. How freaking awesome is that. The money has already been credited to my Visa, very much unexpected and needed surprise.

[DAISYDUCKRN]

Hi Ladies:

I am looking for sewing patterns for baby boys. I have looked thru the pattern books but really there is nothing for boy, of course, lots for girls. I have a wonderful red fleece with black mickey icon heads that I have had for several years. I have a little 7 month old grandson and I would like to make a fleece outfit for him, pants and a pullover. Does anyone have a pattern to suggest. Are there any online pattern companies. I searched Simplicity, McCalls, etc.

Thank you so much for any leads.

[goteamwood]

Originally Posted by DAISYDUCKRN

Hi Ladies:

I am looking for sewing patterns for baby boys. I have looked thru the pattern books but really there is nothing for boy, of course, lots for girls. I have a wonderful red fleece with black mickey icon heads that I have had for several years. I have a little 7 month old grandson and I would like to make a fleece outfit for him, pants and a pullover. Does anyone have a pattern to suggest. Are there any online pattern companies. I searched Simplicity, McCalls, etc.

Thank you so much for any leads.

Go to youcanmakethis.com. I love the scientific seamstress raglan shirts and the easy fit pants for boys. I made a bunch of the shirts w/ hoods out of fleece for my kids and nephew for Christmas and have made the pants lots (those only in cotton, never done fleece)
Lots of cute boy things. I think there's a 3-pack with those two and the bowling shirt (my favorite for boys) on there too.

[DAISYDUCKRN]

Thanks so much for the quick reply. I will give the site a try.

[sewmess]

Originally Posted by cogero

I haven't been around this week. I am not feeling the greatest. Being pregnant at 41 is hard and we have a school bus strike going on so I am the taxi for 3 hours a day back and forth to school then activities.

I love the Cars shirt it is just so adorable.

D love those pants I am definately getting that pattern.

I'm so sorry for the taxi duty but, while 40s must be a tough time to be pregnant, the babies are the best, said with no modesty at all because I am one. Mom was 40 when I was born.

[disneychic2]

Originally Posted by goteamwood

(I think this one they are planning their park strategy for next time.)


But my favorite, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE despite it not showing their shirts at all:


And a Question for any of you PE770 Owners: I got mine last summer, around July-August. I love it. While I am hoping to upgrade to something with a bigger hoop sometime it is meeting my needs for now. But I have a recent/weird issue that I am not sure what to do. It used to alert me and stop stitching when the bobbin ran out, actually right BEFORE the bobbin ran out, generally with a few inches left. Now for the past couple weeks it happily keeps stitching for a LONG TIME, often finishing a step, satin stitching a couple of inches with no bobbin thread. I feel like I have to constantly watch it. Any thoughts? We do have a nearby Brother dealer, but as I mentioned here before it is run by a crotchety old dude who is way down on the PE770 and did a lot less helping and a lot more trying to upsell/belittling my choice in machine so I don't want to take it there unless I need to. For the record I am using the same bobbin thread I have always used: thread art, and wind my own bobbins. I did order pre-wound just because I am sick of winding them since I can't seem to remember to do it until they are needed. Figured I would try them. They aren't here yet to test.
Thanks in advance,
Jen

The shirts are cute and the boys, as always, adorable! I also love that last photo!!

As far as your problem, I was going to suggest that a good cleaning of the bobbin area might help. I have been having the same trouble with the bobbin thread running out without a peep from my machine that it was low. I read my manual under troubleshooting and it said the audible warnings may not work if the sensor is dusty or hasn't been cleaned. (guilty!) Hope this helps and you get it resolved soon.

Originally Posted by DMGeurts

Thanks for letting me share... for those of you that saw these on FB - sorry, and for those of you that saw these on my PTR - sorry.

D~

Your PTR is my next stop, but was glad to see these here. Just a beautiful job!

Originally Posted by kcandbella

Hi everyone,
I've posted here a few times but I mostly lurk. I'm having a problem with my embroidery machine and I'm hoping someone will have experience with this. I have the Brother SE400, and at first it worked great. Lately though, when I embroider or applique something, the first few stitches won't lock. Then the very beginning, maybe the first 10-20 stitches or so, will unravel. I've tried changing thread, changing the needle, switching out the bobbin, and adjusting tension and it still keeps doing it! It's very frustrating especially since I didn't have this problem at first. I have no idea what the cause could be! Anyone know anything about this?
Thanks!

How frustrating! So sorry you're having this trouble. I think if you clean the area, it would help. My husband uses "canned air" to clean our computers once in a while and I think that would work great on the bobbin area. It's a can of, well, air that is pressurized and it comes with a long straw-like attachment to get into tiny crevices and just blow them out. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by cogero

I haven't been around this week. I am not feeling the greatest. Being pregnant at 41 is hard and we have a school bus strike going on so I am the taxi for 3 hours a day back and forth to school then activities.

I love the Cars shirt it is just so adorable.

D love those pants I am definately getting that pattern.

So sorry you're not feeling great right now. Hopefully, it will get better. Hope the strike ends soon.

Originally Posted by nannye

Just so you know...... I ordered my PE770 in November. I can't remember off the top of my head what the end cost was BUT the other day I got a notice from amazon that I was getting $102 BACK because the export shipping changed prices. How freaking awesome is that. The money has already been credited to my Visa, very much unexpected and needed surprise.

I've never heard of this happening before! What a great surprise for you!

[VBAndrea]

Originally Posted by cogero

I haven't been around this week. I am not feeling the greatest. Being pregnant at 41 is hard and we have a school bus strike going on so I am the taxi for 3 hours a day back and forth to school then activities.

I love the Cars shirt it is just so adorable.

D love those pants I am definately getting that pattern.

WHOOOOOOTTTT!!!!! You're pg???!!!! That will teach me to not be absent minded in posting anymore! CONGRATULATIONS! I'm really happy for you and hope things get easier for you -- how far along are you? I had my dd at 39 (which makes no sense since I'm only 29 this year).

Originally Posted by nannye

Just so you know...... I ordered my PE770 in November. I can't remember off the top of my head what the end cost was BUT the other day I got a notice from amazon that I was getting $102 BACK because the export shipping changed prices. How freaking awesome is that. The money has already been credited to my Visa, very much unexpected and needed surprise.

WOW! That's fabulous -- think of all the thread and fabric you can now buy!

Originally Posted by DAISYDUCKRN

Hi Ladies:

I am looking for sewing patterns for baby boys. I have looked thru the pattern books but really there is nothing for boy, of course, lots for girls. I have a wonderful red fleece with black mickey icon heads that I have had for several years. I have a little 7 month old grandson and I would like to make a fleece outfit for him, pants and a pullover. Does anyone have a pattern to suggest. Are there any online pattern companies. I searched Simplicity, McCalls, etc.

Thank you so much for any leads.

I totally second GoTeamWood and likewise was going to recommend the raglan and Easy fits from YouCanMakeThis.com. I'm sure there are other cute patterns there too.

[cogero]

Thanks everyone. I am 20 weeks along Andrea. I may not have posted on this thread but in my trip report. I am just tired. We have a lot of other things impacting us too right now.

My MIL is ill, this bus strike, we need to move things around because we have to do a home remodel to fit all the kids in. It is just a lot. Also with me being a high risk pregnancy due to my age and a rather horrid previous history things are just hard. I am trying to do what I can but it is beginning to feel like the walls are closing in

We are super excited though and hope that we find out what the baby is at my next sonogram in a couple weeks.

[Gooshy]

Best place to get rot resistant thread? Working on making dog collars so I can quit giving everyone money for something I can do - lmao. I have a regular brother sewing machine nothing fancy. Dont know if that makes a difference. Thanks for your help

[dianemom2]

Originally Posted by goteamwood

But my favorite, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE despite it not showing their shirts at all:


Jen

Awwwww! Such cuties! Sorry I can't help with the PE770. Maybe there is another store nearby? Or a Babylock dealer which might also service Brother products???

Originally Posted by squirrel

Wow, I just checked online to see what prices are like for the PE770. They are under $600. I'll have to see how much my taxes are going to be this year. It would be nice to add an embroidery machine to my collection.

Oh, I hope you can get one!

Originally Posted by Disneymom1218

I just purchased one tonight. I am so excited!!!

Congratulations! How exciting!!!!

Originally Posted by DMGeurts

This pattern is fully reversible - and true to Carla's reputation - it was very easy and the pattern was very descriptive.




D~

Very smart to directly ask your SIL. That way you will know if she will appreciate the gifts or not. Those little pants are adorable!!!!

Originally Posted by nannye

Just so you know...... I ordered my PE770 in November. I can't remember off the top of my head what the end cost was BUT the other day I got a notice from amazon that I was getting $102 BACK because the export shipping changed prices. How freaking awesome is that. The money has already been credited to my Visa, very much unexpected and needed surprise.

That is soooooooo awesome!!!!

Originally Posted by DAISYDUCKRN

Hi Ladies:

I am looking for sewing patterns for baby boys. I have looked thru the pattern books but really there is nothing for boy, of course, lots for girls. I have a wonderful red fleece with black mickey icon heads that I have had for several years. I have a little 7 month old grandson and I would like to make a fleece outfit for him, pants and a pullover.

Try looking at Youcanmakethis.com. Anything by CarlaC (The Scientific Seamstress) will be well written. Also try Fishsticks http://fishsticksdesigns.com/ She has lots of really cute patterns and the one that I have from her is very well written.

Originally Posted by cogero

Thanks everyone. I am 20 weeks along Andrea. I may not have posted on this thread but in my trip report. I am just tired. We have a lot of other things impacting us too right now.

My MIL is ill, this bus strike, we need to move things around because we have to do a home remodel to fit all the kids in. It is just a lot. Also with me being a high risk pregnancy due to my age and a rather horrid previous history things are just hard. I am trying to do what I can but it is beginning to feel like the walls are closing in

We are super excited though and hope that we find out what the baby is at my next sonogram in a couple weeks.

Sorry that things are stressful right now but I'm sure you are ecstatic about this. I hope that things settle down. It is good to get all the house stuff out of the way now before you get too far long and get tired. Can't wait to hear if you are expecting a boy or a girl.

Originally Posted by Gooshy

Best place to get rot resistant thread? Working on making dog collars so I can quit giving everyone money for something I can do - lmao. I have a regular brother sewing machine nothing fancy. Dont know if that makes a difference. Thanks for your help

Never heard of rot resistant thread, but try Marathon thread.

[PurpleEars]

Originally Posted by BabyRapunzel

Ok, where is everyone? There has been so much cute stuff. I still need to go back and quote. Just wondering why it has been so quiet. Is everyone taking a sewing break? This thread usually moves at the speed of light. Well I will be back soon to quote and then post a pic of a dress I made my niece for Christmas.

I, for one, am glad that the thread doesn't move too quickly these days as I haven't had much free time lately. I look forward to seeing the picture of the dress.

Originally Posted by VBAndrea

I think it's been so quiet since most people have migrated from here to FB. And yes Flora, I think you and I may be the only ones who don't FB! I think Diane is the only one who FB's and still sticks around here regularly. I miss seeing all the others great stuff and keeping up with them, but I can certainly understand not wanting to post in both places. I guess FB is easier for most

I've been quiet b/c I haven't been sewing. I started jeans for dd, but didn't get them done yet since ds was sick and home from school. His being sick was not the problem, rather we have a sibling policy at our school where if one child has a fever the sibling must stay home (very good policy IMO b/c often you can be a carrier without symptoms for 24 hours). So dd thinks I'm her best friend now and we have played lots of Wii Go Vacation for the past couple of days which cuts into my free time.

Kids are back to school today but I'm catching up on what I got behind on. DD's jeans won't get finished until the weekend

I actually do have FB but I only use that with my family. That's the only way I can keep in touch with my sibs and cousins as we are all over the country. I am glad that your son is feeling better and can go to school. In many ways it was nice that you got to spend some time with your daugther (even though it cut in your free time). I look forward to seeing pictures of the jeans.

Originally Posted by Disneymom1218

I am still here reading daily, but not much time to post as I have been having Gallbladder issues and dealing with my girls and doc appointments for them and myself and PTA and cheer has started back up. I have not sewn anything in a while other than some casserole carriers for Christmas gifts. I will be starting some things soon as we have a surprise trip planned for May.

I am sorry to hear that you have been having gall bladder issues. I hope you are doing better now. A surprise trip! How fun! Please share pictures as you plan outfits for the trip.

Originally Posted by miprender

I am still here. Just haven't had time to get onto DISboards much. I finished my one outfit for our MainStreet Launch that is coming up and I really need to start making things for our trip that is only 78 days away

Glad to see you dropping by. I look forward to seeing pictures of the outfits for your trip.

Originally Posted by lovesdumbo

I'm not on FB.

I have been insanely busy/stressed at work since they started a new "initiative" 2 years ago and fired a bunch of people that no longer "fit". As the sole wage earner I can't loose my job and after having been here 20+ years don't really want to find a new one nor think I can. So I don't have time to post comments on everything and it sort of feels like an all or nothing thing.

I also haven't been sewing much. I did make a rag quilt and tissue holders for Christmas that I could post (not Disney).

I am sorry to hear that work has been stressful for you. It sounds like it is something that you got stuck with. I hope things will settle down for you at work - we just went through a large almagmation (going from 7 health boards to 1) 4 years ago and we are still sorting out the mess! I hope you will have time to share pictures of your Christmas gifts.

Originally Posted by PrincessMickey

I'm still around. I mostly do my catching up on my phone so it's more difficult to multi quote. Plus this new schedule is really kicking my butt. I'm on fb but don't know where the fb group is so I too am exclusive to here. I haven't been sewing much since Christmas but I have been teaching myself to crochet. Not only do I get an hour break but it is rather slow working at night so there is alot of downtime. The room where I work is fairly dark so I can only read so much without starting to get sleepy. So far I have made a hat and am working on a scarf now. I think after the scarf I will make an afghan for my cousin for her wedding, can't beat getting paid to make a wedding gift. I will try to post pics tomorrow of my hat and if i finish the scarf I will post that too.

I am glad that you are making head waves on the crochet front. How are you doing now that you are about a month into your new job? I hope you find the work interesting and engaging (even though it is slow at times).

Originally Posted by binabodi

Sorry I already broke the rules! I really was just trying to share the pic! Here is a shirt I made for my son for our upcoming Valentine's Day trip.
Hope this works & I don't get another infraction!



Sorry it's huge! No idea how to resize on photobucket mobile.

Welcome. That is a very cute shirt. I would also chime in and say I like big pictures!

Originally Posted by nannye

Hey everyone, haven't been in in a bit, but I will be, have to start planning customs for the next trip!

I have finally started posting some of the customs and AG doll customs My mom and I made V on our last trip. I just posted our dinner at Park Fare which was a total hoot Drizella went nuts. I will get around to posting here eventually it just takes so long! here it is for anyone who wants to check it out.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2984004

Welcome back! I will have to check out your TR but I will probably just lurk.

Originally Posted by pyrxtc

I got all 3 dresses done for the contest. Here is the last one and all 3 together. You can almost see her face in the last twirly one. She didn't like standing still for pictures, hence the miserable look in the pics. LOL, guess that happens with a 3 yr old model. twirling is more fun !



Now, to decide what contest I want to do next and pick a pattern and fabric for it. then to wait for the contest to start. I think I'll do the RTW rip-off contest thing. I want to make this dress I think....

http://www.flannelsfashion.com/produ...ine-dress.aspx

yes, I am ambitious to try to rip off a Valentino when I haven't even been sewing a year.

The dresses look fantastic! Your model's expression is just too cute! I think it is good to be ambitious in your sewing especially given how much you have accomplished so far.

Originally Posted by goteamwood

THe dresses look great. And getting a 3-year-old to model is no small feat, believe me, I have two of them. I have been doing tons of samples for my etsy shop and "borrowing" my friends kids, most of whom are in the 2-3 age range. My friend is a portrait photographer so she is doing sessions with them for free for me. I get sample photos, she gets to build a portfolio, and the parents get free shirts. But it is exhausting! I did my own mini photoshoot with my own kids with some Mickey shirts I made them. They were thrilled I got their Mickey Ear hats down from the high shelf (out of their destructive reach.) and they got to wear them.

But my favorite, which I LOVE LOVE LOVE despite it not showing their shirts at all:


And a Question for any of you PE770 Owners: I got mine last summer, around July-August. I love it. While I am hoping to upgrade to something with a bigger hoop sometime it is meeting my needs for now. But I have a recent/weird issue that I am not sure what to do. It used to alert me and stop stitching when the bobbin ran out, actually right BEFORE the bobbin ran out, generally with a few inches left. Now for the past couple weeks it happily keeps stitching for a LONG TIME, often finishing a step, satin stitching a couple of inches with no bobbin thread. I feel like I have to constantly watch it. Any thoughts? We do have a nearby Brother dealer, but as I mentioned here before it is run by a crotchety old dude who is way down on the PE770 and did a lot less helping and a lot more trying to upsell/belittling my choice in machine so I don't want to take it there unless I need to. For the record I am using the same bobbin thread I have always used: thread art, and wind my own bobbins. I did order pre-wound just because I am sick of winding them since I can't seem to remember to do it until they are needed. Figured I would try them. They aren't here yet to test.
Thanks in advance,
Jen

The pictures with your boys are just precious. Thank you so much for sharing them. Unfortunately I don't have any suggestions for your embroidery machine problems.

Originally Posted by squirrel

Wow, I just checked online to see what prices are like for the PE770. They are under $600. I'll have to see how much my taxes are going to be this year. It would be nice to add an embroidery machine to my collection.

I hope you can get an embroidery machine soon!

Originally Posted by sewmess

I haven't been here in a while because the holidays and then I had a little health thing, which is being corrected by the fabulous chiropractor recommended by my mom and my sister and who is a dear friend's chiropractor as well.

Anyway with the back/neck issues I've been reducing my sewing. I'm starting to gradually sew again, but nothing to share yet.

I am sorry to hear that you have been having back and neck issues. I am glad that your chiropractor is helping you feel better. I hope you will be able to enjoy sewing again soon!

Originally Posted by squirrel

I really should be spending any extra money on improvements on the house. Still need to finish the upstairs bathroom. Good news, I no longer have a toilet in my living room. I gave it to my mom and dad since I didn't really care for the height of the toilet (same one was installed in the daycare). Couldn't return it since the cat destroyed the box it was in.

Hooray for getting rid of the toilet in the living room!

Originally Posted by DMGeurts

Well, some of you may know that I am going to be an Auntie for the very first official time... Josh's brother (who was married a couple years ago) and his wife are expecting their very first baby! We are soooo excited - you wouldn't even belive it - since the girls are the only grandchildren on both sides of the family - they are soooo excited to have their very first, first cousin. The only sad part is that they live in The Netherlands - so we won't be able to see them very often. But we are still excited!

Anyways... I was a bit nervous about making baby items for them - some people enjoy recieving them, and some don't. Before I learned to sew - I was of the latter opinon. Shame on me.

Because my time is so limited - I didn't want to sit here and spend oodles of time on making cute little baby items, if I was just going to send them over and not have them used... So, Marianne suggested that I just ask my SIL... And I did. Her response was "we would be so honored"... Awwww... My girls were teasing me that I was probably sewing stuff for the baby before she replied (I was - LOL)... So, anyways - I am just ELATED beyond belief that not only do I get to make little teeny tiny baby clothes - but they would be honored to have me do so. I just LOVE my SIL... She is so sweet!

Anyways... Sorry for the long story... This is the project I started and finished yesterday, and I had to show you all - not Disney related, but still cute! Little teeny-tiny "Poofy Pants" made from Carla C's pattern on YMCT... The pockets were my own addition. This pattern is fully reversible - and true to Carla's reputation - it was very easy and the pattern was very descriptive.





Thanks for letting me share... for those of you that saw these on FB - sorry, and for those of you that saw these on my PTR - sorry.

D~

Those pants are cute! I am sure they will appreciate anything you make for them. I have been doing bibs and burps for baby gifts as per recommendations from people here. So far I have only received positive feedback on the bibs and burps.

Originally Posted by kcandbella

Hi everyone,
I've posted here a few times but I mostly lurk. I'm having a problem with my embroidery machine and I'm hoping someone will have experience with this. I have the Brother SE400, and at first it worked great. Lately though, when I embroider or applique something, the first few stitches won't lock. Then the very beginning, maybe the first 10-20 stitches or so, will unravel. I've tried changing thread, changing the needle, switching out the bobbin, and adjusting tension and it still keeps doing it! It's very frustrating especially since I didn't have this problem at first. I have no idea what the cause could be! Anyone know anything about this?
Thanks!

I am sorry to hear that your machine is giving you problems. I don't have any suggestions for you other than cleaning the machine. It may be lint getting caught somewhere?

Originally Posted by cogero

I haven't been around this week. I am not feeling the greatest. Being pregnant at 41 is hard and we have a school bus strike going on so I am the taxi for 3 hours a day back and forth to school then activities.

Oh my goodness! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling great, which is complicated by the school bus strike. I hope your pregnancy will progress smoothly.

Originally Posted by nannye

Just so you know...... I ordered my PE770 in November. I can't remember off the top of my head what the end cost was BUT the other day I got a notice from amazon that I was getting $102 BACK because the export shipping changed prices. How freaking awesome is that. The money has already been credited to my Visa, very much unexpected and needed surprise.

Wow! That is fantastic! Congrats! I guess you have an extra $102 to spend on supplies!

Originally Posted by DAISYDUCKRN

Hi Ladies:

I am looking for sewing patterns for baby boys. I have looked thru the pattern books but really there is nothing for boy, of course, lots for girls. I have a wonderful red fleece with black mickey icon heads that I have had for several years. I have a little 7 month old grandson and I would like to make a fleece outfit for him, pants and a pullover. Does anyone have a pattern to suggest. Are there any online pattern companies. I searched Simplicity, McCalls, etc.

Thank you so much for any leads.

Welcome! I would suggest youcanmakethis.com as well. I know Jen did some fleece shirts with the Raglan pattern recently. The Easy Fit will be great for pants.

Originally Posted by cogero

Thanks everyone. I am 20 weeks along Andrea. I may not have posted on this thread but in my trip report. I am just tired. We have a lot of other things impacting us too right now.

My MIL is ill, this bus strike, we need to move things around because we have to do a home remodel to fit all the kids in. It is just a lot. Also with me being a high risk pregnancy due to my age and a rather horrid previous history things are just hard. I am trying to do what I can but it is beginning to feel like the walls are closing in

We are super excited though and hope that we find out what the baby is at my next sonogram in a couple weeks.

I am so sorry to hear that your MIL is ill. I hope things will be smoother as the pregnancy progresses.

Originally Posted by Gooshy

Best place to get rot resistant thread? Working on making dog collars so I can quit giving everyone money for something I can do - lmao. I have a regular brother sewing machine nothing fancy. Dont know if that makes a difference. Thanks for your help

I have never heard of rot resistant thread, but did you try Joann's or a store like that? They may carry something like that.

[PrincessMom4]

I hope this work as I don't post many pictures on here. :D

[squirrel]

Originally Posted by PrincessMom4

I hope this work as I don't post many pictures on here. :D

Those look great! Did you purchase a pattern, find a free one or make your own? I'd like to make some for our trip. It will make it easy to tell which one is yours.

[PurpleEars]

Originally Posted by PrincessMom4

I hope this work as I don't post many pictures on here. :D

The bottle holders look great and they help everyone keep track of their bottle. Thank you for sharing!