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

[micksmoma]

Is there a free embroidery software that I can download just to put font together? Thanks in advance.

 

[TinkNH]

Was sewing myself a dress and heard a noise. I broke the tip off the needle and when I took it apart to get it out, realized that I broke my overlock foot too. don't know how that happened but I don't want to wash the dress until I get that done to it. Dang !! I guess I'm too hard on my machine.

maybe its a NH thing cause I broke my overlock foot on the last dress I made for our trip about 2 weeks ago! I broke the little piece in the center right off I haven't done much sewing since, I guess i was using that foot A LOT. I plan to get a new one when we get home..because I will have winter stuff and holiday gifts to start sewing.

QUESTION: anyone buy their needles in bulk? And where may one do that so they are a bit cheaper than buying packs of 3 or 4 at a time?

 

[pyrxtc]

maybe its a NH thing cause I broke my overlock foot on the last dress I made for our trip about 2 weeks ago! I broke the little piece in the center right off I haven't done much sewing since, I guess i was using that foot A LOT. I plan to get a new one when we get home..because I will have winter stuff and holiday gifts to start sewing.

QUESTION: anyone buy their needles in bulk? And where may one do that so they are a bit cheaper than buying packs of 3 or 4 at a time?

Can't help with the needles question since I'm new to this, sorry. I broke the same part off. Glad I don't need that foot for my other projects that I'm doing right now. Even so, I am heading to the quilt shop in Claremont tomorrow since he has one to sell me. I better check my bank account because I'm told it has some nice stuff in there.

 

[PurpleEars]

Another question- what other patterns on YCMT are simple enough for a beginner?

I have never made a Simply Sweet but lots of people here said it is good for beginners. The Stripwork Jumper is my go-to pattern for girls. I would say the patchwork twirl (no pattern needed) is also very easy.

Ugh trying to decide if I wait and buy the PE770 new (but without warranty) (about $850 US with tax and duty) or see if I can talk a seller down in her price for a Janome 350E that is 4 years old and no warranty either since it is used.
She is asking $850 CDN which is probably reasonable for what she paid new.
What to do.... what to do.... I just don't know. I shouldn't do either right now, but I worry if the Janome is the right choice, if I don't try to offer her less and see if she'll go down in price then I'll loose out on it.

What what it's worth - if I were in your shoes I would go for the PE770 unless the seller for the Janome can show you a good maintenance record. I would stay away from a used machine if you can't find out what the seller has done to the machine and/or why she is selling it.

Was sewing myself a dress and heard a noise. I broke the tip off the needle and when I took it apart to get it out, realized that I broke my overlock foot too. don't know how that happened but I don't want to wash the dress until I get that done to it. Dang !! I guess I'm too hard on my machine.

Oh no! I hope you can get a replacement foot without too much trouble.

Is there a free embroidery software that I can download just to put font together? Thanks in advance.

Stitch Era is available for free. It is not the most intutive software but you could combine fonts with it.

 

[BorkBorkBork]

Sorry about your job, but you'll be so busy with your new machine that you'll be glad for the free time.

Adorable! My dd could wear the dresses with the tie straps for three years, so wise choice.

For cottons I hoop one piece of tear away. I attach the cotton with pins -- I used to hoop it but found I was pulling the cotton too tight doing that and that is what would cause puckers. So I hoop one piece of tear away, spray that with the Dritz spray and neatly lay my cotton on it and pin it. Then I float one pieces of tear away under the hoop (above the throat plate just like you described). I only use cut away for knits. I do find that very thin cottons still pucker. You may have to experiment a little but for me that is the best way to do it and I have the PE 770. I just mailed a surprise gift that I appliqued on cotton so I should be able to post pics of it early next week -- there are no puckers.

You're right about the job, the new free time will be great. Thanks about the dress, it's good to hear you've had success with the SS lasting so long! Thank you for all your advice, I will try that.

lovely! I love the nemo fabric.is that a new one? It is perfect for a skirt! 48 ours and i will be in FL...

The Nemo fabric is a sheet or maybe curtains I bought off Ebay. I have a ton of it. You can't really tell but it says "Fish are friends, not food" and also has some Tank Gang guys on it that I didn't use. I found a vintage Little Mermaid sheet at Goodwill today so hopefully I can make a dress for next year with that!

HAVE FUN on your trip!!

Yup, you don't need to hoop it, just lay it down between the hoop and the throat plate (I guess it is called that). This piece doesn't have to be as big as the one you hoop, just a little bigger then design. Just be careful that this piece doesn't get folded over onto itself if you have to take the hoop out and put it back in. I usually add the "floating" piece of stabilizer after all my appliques have been tacked down and cut out, before the satin stitches start.

Thank you!! Adding it to my notes.

 

[babynala]

Is there a free embroidery software that I can download just to put font together? Thanks in advance.

Stitch Era is available for free. It is not the most intutive software but you could combine fonts with it.

I didn't think that you could combine purchased embroidery fonts in SEU???? I know you can use True Type Fonts that are installed on your computer to create words, etc and SEU converts the "computer" fonts so you can stitch them out. I have never been able to "merge" two designs in SEU. When you purchase a font from a digitizer, each letter is its own design file so I don't think you can use SEU to make words.

I hope that didn't confuse things, then again - I could be wrong.

I am not aware of any other free program that can be used to combine fonts.

 

[tricia]

I didn't think that you could combine purchased embroidery fonts in SEU???? I know you can use True Type Fonts that are installed on your computer to create words, etc and SEU converts the "computer" fonts so you can stitch them out. I have never been able to "merge" two designs in SEU. When you purchase a font from a digitizer, each letter is its own design file so I don't think you can use SEU to make words.

I hope that didn't confuse things, then again - I could be wrong.

I am not aware of any other free program that can be used to combine fonts.

Yes you can merge designs in seu. I have only done it once, so I don't remember how, but someone on Facebook taught me.

 

[nannye]

What what it's worth - if I were in your shoes I would go for the PE770 unless the seller for the Janome can show you a good maintenance record. I would stay away from a used machine if you can't find out what the seller has done to the machine and/or why she is selling it.

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Good point. She said it was serviced regularly and she is selling just because she doesn't have time to use it anymore.

 

[tinkabella627]

My dress was the Simply Sweet by Carla C on YCMT, which, to answer your other question, is another simple pattern for a beginner. It has tons of variations you can make so you won't get tired of it for a while. Her Portrait Peasant is also easy and versatile to make tops and dresses.

I agree that the Simple Sweet dress is perfect for a beginner. I've made it about a million times and I don't get tired of it. Plus there is a lot of room on it to do appliques. Don't buy the stripwork jumper pattern too though. They are extremely similar and the Simply Sweet is more versatile.

lovely!

i will 3rd the simply sweet...it took me a long time after I bought it to make it and it was so easy! I made DD several versions for our trip..the directions are SUPER clear and the dress is so versatile! I also love Carla Cs Portrait peasant top and dress...it was actually the one i did before the simply sweet...its also pretty easy and lots and lots of options. I was also able to "princessify " both of those patterns really easily !


48 ours and i will be in FL...

The simply sweet is one of my favorite dresses. I have made several variations of it. Its also great because it can be worn as just the jumper when its hot or I can add a short sleeved or long sleeved tee under it if it cools down. It makes it a year round dress that way. You can change up the skirt on it. I like to make gored circle skirts on it, but you can do patchwork skirts, simple rectangle tube skirts, ruffled skirts, stripwork skirts etc. You can change up the straps and use elastic, ties or buttons. You can also have jumper or halter style bodices with it.

Its a toss up with my girls between a simply sweet and a tee-shirt dress as their favorites to wear for every day wear because they are comfy. And they are easy for me to make so that is a plus.

Whoa! All those skirt options is like you are speaking a foreign language to me LOL but maybe someday I will get it haha

Thank you all! I am pretty sure I have that in my wish list. I really need real life to slow down so I can have time to sew lol. I teach and my to do list won't go away!

 

[PrincessMickey]

Jealous of all you guys on your trip or getting ready to leave! We went Sept 18-25 last year and I am fondly remembering and planning for next October!

I am loving my machine and stitched out about 7 things last night. I was able to finish this dress for DD for the Nemo 3D movie and HOPEFULLY she will still fit into it next year for our trip. In my experience, the tied straps are better for that than elastic.

It puckered a bit around the applique--does anyone know what I did wrong? I used heavyweight cutaway stabilizer.

Really cute! I love Nemo.

Snow White Apron Dress Front

Back of Snow White

Not finished Sally dress

Front of Belle Apron Dress

Back of Belle Apron Dress

Not yet appliqued princess dresses.

Not the best pictures, but just a little of what I have been sewing lately.

Everthing is great! How easy are the aprons? I might have to pick up that pattern, I know I don't have girls but I bet it would be great for the big gives. I hate to say I'm intimidated by sewing dresses but I am so this might be a good alternative.

and the outfits were a hit!!

Looks like everyone had fun!!! The outfits look great!

 

[DMGeurts]

Snow White Apron Dress Front

Back of Snow White

Not finished Sally dress

Front of Belle Apron Dress

Back of Belle Apron Dress

Not yet appliqued princess dresses.

Not the best pictures, but just a little of what I have been sewing lately.

These are great! I love the idea for an apron dress!

and the outfits were a hit!!

Awww... IT looks like you had a great trip! THanks for sharing pictures with us!!

Ugh trying to decide if I wait and buy the PE770 new (but without warranty) (about $850 US with tax and duty) or see if I can talk a seller down in her price for a Janome 350E that is 4 years old and no warranty either since it is used.
She is asking $850 CDN which is probably reasonable for what she paid new.
What to do.... what to do.... I just don't know. I shouldn't do either right now, but I worry if the Janome is the right choice, if I don't try to offer her less and see if she'll go down in price then I'll loose out on it.

Hi Erin!!! Sooooo.... What did you decide to do?

Sorry about your job, but you'll be so busy with your new machine that you'll be glad for the free time.


Adorable! My dd could wear the dresses with the tie straps for three years, so wise choice.

For cottons I hoop one piece of tear away. I attach the cotton with pins -- I used to hoop it but found I was pulling the cotton too tight doing that and that is what would cause puckers. So I hoop one piece of tear away, spray that with the Dritz spray and neatly lay my cotton on it and pin it. Then I float one pieces of tear away under the hoop (above the throat plate just like you described). I only use cut away for knits. I do find that very thin cottons still pucker. You may have to experiment a little but for me that is the best way to do it and I have the PE 770. I just mailed a surprise gift that I appliqued on cotton so I should be able to post pics of it early next week -- there are no puckers.


Someone's been busy making her little girl happy! Everything looks super


Thanks for sharing the photos So glad the outfits went over well.

It's true!!!! SHE LIVES!!!!

I was worried about you, because I haven't seen you in days in my PTR or anyone else's... Glad to see you're still OK.​

Page 51?! What happened to my moving buddy. . . .maybe she's not on -here much anymore either -

Hi Adi!!!

maybe its a NH thing cause I broke my overlock foot on the last dress I made for our trip about 2 weeks ago! I broke the little piece in the center right off I haven't done much sewing since, I guess i was using that foot A LOT. I plan to get a new one when we get home..because I will have winter stuff and holiday gifts to start sewing.

QUESTION: anyone buy their needles in bulk? And where may one do that so they are a bit cheaper than buying packs of 3 or 4 at a time?

I have never purchased my needles in bulk - I didn't know you could. My only issue with that would be, occasionally I get a pkg of bent needles... I would hate to get a bulk pkg of bent needles. I know - I could return them, but I have yet to.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

I will be putting a large Sleeping Beauty crown on them. My brilliant idea to make outfits for all 4 of my kids before our surprise trip is seeming a little so not brilliant right now.

That sounds like it will be very cute! I am sure you will appreciate the wonderful outfits you made once you get to Disney!

I have never made a Simply Sweet but lots of people here said it is good for beginners. The Stripwork Jumper is my go-to pattern for girls. I would say the patchwork twirl (no pattern needed) is also very easy.

Since the stripwork jumper and the Simply Sweet are nearly identical, IMHO, then you could easily make either one. I prefer the Simply Sweet because the bodice top is larger and has more space for an applique. I agree that there are a bunch of simple skirt styles that are a breeze to make.

 

[tigger_mommy]

PrincessMickey ~ I am not sure of the difficulty level of the aprons, I am new to sewing and that is the most difficult thing I have done so far. The first one made my eyes cross, but the second came together a little more quickly. The sizing is crazy big. "Snow" wears an 8/10 and could have used the 5/6 pattern size and "Belle" wears a 5/6 and I made the 3/4 for her and it fits fine. All patterns are so wonky when it comes to sizing.

DM Thank you!! I am hoping to be as wonderful at this as you are one day.

Finished princess dress!

 

[babynala]

Yes you can merge designs in seu. I have only done it once, so I don't remember how, but someone on Facebook taught me.

Thanks, I didn't realize you could do this and obviously I have no idea how to do it. Maybe one day I will try to figure it out.

 

[pyrxtc]

Everthing is great! How easy are the aprons? I might have to pick up that pattern, I know I don't have girls but I bet it would be great for the big gives. I hate to say I'm intimidated by sewing dresses but I am so this might be a good alternative.

Looking at the directions for the apron, it looks harder than a dress. that is why I haven't done it yet.

 

[TinkNH]

swooping through to say hello....we are off at the crack of dawn and I have a million things to do today

I am not bringing my laptop so probably wont access the DIS while we are away but I will post pics upon my return.

you can also feel free to add me on FB...I will prob post pics there through the week https://www.facebook.com/carolyn.w.jordan

Have a great week everyone...can't wait to see what y'all create while I am gone!

 

[cogero]

so much cuteness has been posted. I should add this thread to one of my subscribed threads so I don't get so far behind.

 

[tricia]

Thanks, I didn't realize you could do this and obviously I have no idea how to do it. Maybe one day I will try to figure it out.

This is what Jessica had posted on FB.

Posted by Jessica Vitello Copeland



Open a new file in SEU...choose your hoop (not mandatory, but helps me with sizing. On the left hand side there is a tab called designs, click it. Then choose machine format and find your designs. It won't, for some reason, pull from a z...ipped file. So I pick out the designs I want and copy them to a regular folder. Then select individually (in order) which letter or design I want. It's going to ask you about the needles. I just choose the first or last selection . In SEU if each object is a different thread color there will be a stop after each...so if you're doing a font I would make them all the same color. To do that, just select the object in the object manager on the right and then select the color on the left. For these always select by the object manager...or choose the little box that says select by box, if you just click on the image it just selects individual stitches.

 

[PrincessMickey]

PrincessMickey ~ I am not sure of the difficulty level of the aprons, I am new to sewing and that is the most difficult thing I have done so far. The first one made my eyes cross, but the second came together a little more quickly. The sizing is crazy big. "Snow" wears an 8/10 and could have used the 5/6 pattern size and "Belle" wears a 5/6 and I made the 3/4 for her and it fits fine. All patterns are so wonky when it comes to sizing.

DM Thank you!! I am hoping to be as wonderful at this as you are one day.

Finished princess dress!

Thank you. The applique looks great, I love it!

Looking at the directions for the apron, it looks harder than a dress. that is why I haven't done it yet.

Thank you, I was afraid of that. I may still have to try it out though.

swooping through to say hello....we are off at the crack of dawn and I have a million things to do today

I am not bringing my laptop so probably wont access the DIS while we are away but I will post pics upon my return.

you can also feel free to add me on FB...I will prob post pics there through the week https://www.facebook.com/carolyn.w.jordan

Have a great week everyone...can't wait to see what y'all create while I am gone!

Have a fantastic trip!

 

[pyrxtc]

swooping through to say hello....we are off at the crack of dawn and I have a million things to do today

I am not bringing my laptop so probably wont access the DIS while we are away but I will post pics upon my return.

Have a great week everyone...can't wait to see what y'all create while I am gone!

Have fun !