Disboutiquers Part 12 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[jessica52877]

How about adding on a strip of fabric before you add the ruffle. Just to lengthen it. Or you could probably do a double ruffle. Do the first 4 inches and 2nd two inches that sets on top of the 4 inch one. Never tried either but they both sound good in my head right now.

 

[t-beri]

So, I have the simply sweet shirt bodices done--I planned on just doing a double thickness ruffle on the bottom. When I tried it on DD1, it's way small! She wears an 18 mos & I made the size 1, figuring size 2 would be too big. I held up the pattern to her back & it looked like it would fit fine, but didn't take into acct her round little belly! It would have to be like a 3.5" ruffle & this will prob turn out to be a 1-time use shirt since it's tight. Do I need to just start over & do a size 2? Any suggestions? Here are pix:

(she wouldn't stand up for the pix)

Did you maybe use the empire waist pattern and not the natural waist length? I agree w/ Jess, you could just add a strip of contrasting fabric to lengthen it a bit...or skip the shirts and make them dresses and pair the skirts w/ some tees

 

[DisneyKings]

Did you maybe use the empire waist pattern and not the natural waist length? I agree w/ Jess, you could just add a strip of contrasting fabric to lengthen it a bit...or skip the shirts and make them dresses and pair the skirts w/ some tees

I just double checked & I used the natural waist--I think maybe it's just b/c she's between sizes? DD3's will be ok, it looks a little high the way she's standing, but I think it will be fine with a normal ruffle.

How do you attach a double ruffle? I'm so new to all this. My paperwork & laundry are severely neglected as I'm trying to get this done!

 

[jessica52877]

I just double checked & I used the natural waist--I think maybe it's just b/c she's between sizes? DD3's will be ok, it looks a little high the way she's standing, but I think it will be fine with a normal ruffle.

How do you attach a double ruffle? I'm so new to all this. My paperwork & laundry are severely neglected as I'm trying to get this done!

The same as one ruffle but make the longest ruffle first and then place the shorter on top. Ruffle as usual (through both at the same time) and then attach just like it was one piece of fabric.

 

[DisneyKings]

The same as one ruffle but make the longest ruffle first and then place the shorter on top. Ruffle as usual (through both at the same time) and then attach just like it was one piece of fabric.

Would I want them both double thickness or just hem them single thickness? I have a ruffler that I plan to use so I didn't know if 2 double thickness ruffles would be too thick to put in there... Thanks for the help!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I love everything that was posted this weekend!!
I found the cutest shoes at Wal mart and I will post the pic tomorrow.

 

[bclydia]

Hello
I have a question.
I've decided to make a set of placemats for our dining table and I've pieced the tops of them together. What should I put between the layers? I have a second fabric for the back of the placemats but I think quilt batting feels too thick for the middle layer. What do people usually use?
Any thoughts?
Thanks bunches!

 

[jessica52877]

Would I want them both double thickness or just hem them single thickness? I have a ruffler that I plan to use so I didn't know if 2 double thickness ruffles would be too thick to put in there... Thanks for the help!

I would hem them so they are single thickness.

 

[VanessasMom]

Ok, I am done with the POTC set for dd. (I'll post pics soon) Now I am working on a Winnie the Pooh set. I think am going to incorporate some ruffles on the back. When you sew the ruffles onto the panel, do you flip them up (right side to right side) and sew it and then flip them down and topstitch? Or do I not need to topstitch? If no topstitiching, do you finish the edge before stitching it on so there are no frays? TIA!!

 

[Stephres]

I just double checked & I used the natural waist--I think maybe it's just b/c she's between sizes? DD3's will be ok, it looks a little high the way she's standing, but I think it will be fine with a normal ruffle.

How do you attach a double ruffle? I'm so new to all this. My paperwork & laundry are severely neglected as I'm trying to get this done!

I have a lot of experience with this, as I have a long child. When I tried this top on her it was way too short so I made a double ruffle, one 2 inches wide and the other four. I hemmed them and then ran gathering stitches through them together and attached to the top. I hope this helps!

Thanks for all the suggestions for the silent auction. I am going on a field trip today with Jacob's 4th grade class so I am going to talk to the girls and see what they would like.

 

[minnie2]

I love them Marlo!!! So cute!!!

Arminda still loves me to make clothes for her too, and she is is almost 11.

thanks! I love that Arminda still likes you to make stuff for her!

tomorrow is my daughter mia's eye surgery , lots of you were so helpful when i asked about it a few months ago when it was first suggested. if you pray ,could you just send up a quick one for my little girl tomorrow? thanks so much kim

Prayers said! Good luck to you both.

I have many many many queen size sheets that I was just going to toss since we don't have a queen size bed anymore. But then I thought... I could practice sewing with them! (I'm relearning - haven't sewn since freshman year of high school on my own) So..... what can I make with sheets? I was thinking pjs - Egyptian cotton pj's would be soooo comfy! (for the kids) Any ideas that would be easy for a novice?

Melissa

P'j's would be good. or play clothes. I am assuming since they are sheets they are worn and will be nice and snugly.

So, I have the simply sweet shirt bodices done--I planned on just doing a double thickness ruffle on the bottom. When I tried it on DD1, it's way small! She wears an 18 mos & I made the size 1, figuring size 2 would be too big. I held up the pattern to her back & it looked like it would fit fine, but didn't take into acct her round little belly! It would have to be like a 3.5" ruffle & this will prob turn out to be a 1-time use shirt since it's tight. Do I need to just start over & do a size 2? Any suggestions? Here are pix:

(she wouldn't stand up for the pix)

I like the idea of the double ruffle that Jessica mentioned.
As for the top stitching when all else fails I use white.

Hello
I have a question.
I've decided to make a set of placemats for our dining table and I've pieced the tops of them together. What should I put between the layers? I have a second fabric for the back of the placemats but I think quilt batting feels too thick for the middle layer. What do people usually use?
Any thoughts?
Thanks bunches!

what about fusible fleece?

Ok, I am done with the POTC set for dd. (I'll post pics soon) Now I am working on a Winnie the Pooh set. I think am going to incorporate some ruffles on the back. When you sew the ruffles onto the panel, do you flip them up (right side to right side) and sew it and then flip them down and topstitch? Or do I not need to topstitch? If no topstitiching, do you finish the edge before stitching it on so there are no frays? TIA!!

I edge everything 1st with my over casing stitch then most of the time I go back and over case the pieces together then top stitch going up. Dos that make sense?



SEWING MACHINE QUESTION???
All of the sudden my brand new machine decides the threader isn't going to work I tried changing the needle in case it was bent and it wasn't lining up. That didn't work. i have done the old fashioned turned it off and on but nothing! Any suggestions? I am sure I can take it back to the place I got it and ask them to replace it but I don't think that should be happening after only a few months! I got it in February!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Good Moooor-niiiiing!!!!!
IT'S HERE!!!!
Just checked and Carla's new pattern is finally here- it's under "What's New"

Yay!!!

Now Carla, did you see my question about my Aline? Here are a couple examples of what I'm talking about..
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[jessica52877]

I have a lot of experience with this, as I have a long child. When I tried this top on her it was way too short so I made a double ruffle, one 2 inches wide and the other four. I hemmed them and then ran gathering stitches through them together and attached to the top. I hope this helps!

Thanks for all the suggestions for the silent auction. I am going on a field trip today with Jacob's 4th grade class so I am going to talk to the girls and see what they would like.

Great minds think alike!

Let me know what you decide to do for the auction. I am a good copy cat and looking for something myself.

 

[DisneyMOM09]

This is the newest thing to come off of my sewing table. My DD2 picked out the fabric and has told me that she is wearing it when we eat at the castle!! she loves these bubble skirted dresses! Please excuse the messy hair, it's almost bedtime in this picture. she HAD to put on her dress so she could dance with the people on Dancing with the Stars.

Here is my DD9 in her newest dress, she also picked out the fabric. I'm not to sure about the bodice, I'm thinking I need to make some adjustments somewhere. I'm actually thinking about putting in elastic at the top and attach it to the ties to give it more of a gathered look at the neckline?

 

[revrob]

Hey guys! I've been super busy and been lurking here on and off for the last several days. This is part of what I've been up to!

I LOVE Carla's new pattern! You really need it! Seriously! I'm planning several more. It is so versatile.

AbbyGrace is going to wear this on her birthday trip. Now I need to figure out which character meal to reserve so that she can wear it!

 

[Haganfam5]

This is the newest thing to come off of my sewing table. My DD2 picked out the fabric and has told me that she is wearing it when we eat at the castle!! she loves these bubble skirted dresses! Please excuse the messy hair, it's almost bedtime in this picture. she HAD to put on her dress so she could dance with the people on Dancing with the Stars.

Here is my DD9 in her newest dress, she also picked out the fabric. I'm not to sure about the bodice, I'm thinking I need to make some adjustments somewhere. I'm actually thinking about putting in elastic at the top and attach it to the ties to give it more of a gathered look at the neckline?

I love the bubble dress!!! TOO CUTE and so are your daughter's! The dress for your d9 is beautiful too! I don't think it needs any adjustments. It looks great on her!

Hey guys! I've been super busy and been lurking here on and off for the last several days. This is part of what I've been up to!

I LOVE Carla's new pattern! You really need it! Seriously! I'm planning several more. It is so versatile.

AbbyGrace is going to wear this on her birthday trip. Now I need to figure out which character meal to reserve so that she can wear it!

That is just too pretty on her! So cute!

 

[NaeNae]

SEWING MACHINE QUESTION???
All of the sudden my brand new machine decides the threader isn't going to work I tried changing the needle in case it was bent and it wasn't lining up. That didn't work. i have done the old fashioned turned it off and on but nothing! Any suggestions? I am sure I can take it back to the place I got it and ask them to replace it but I don't think that should be happening after only a few months! I got it in February!

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Check and see if your needle is all the way up. My automatic needle threader won't work if the needle isn't in the right position. Turn your wheel and raise it a little bit and try the threader. If it still won't work raise your needle a little bit more. If you have a needle up/down button on your machine then you can hit that and lower your needle and then hit it again and raise it. It will automatically put it in the right position, not that I would have any experience with this problem.

 

[mrsklamc]

Is the bubble skirt a YCMT pattern?

 

[SallyfromDE]

So, I have the simply sweet shirt bodices done--I planned on just doing a double thickness ruffle on the bottom. When I tried it on DD1, it's way small! She wears an 18 mos & I made the size 1, figuring size 2 would be too big. I held up the pattern to her back & it looked like it would fit fine, but didn't take into acct her round little belly! It would have to be like a 3.5" ruffle & this will prob turn out to be a 1-time use shirt since it's tight. Do I need to just start over & do a size 2? Any suggestions? Here are pix:

(she wouldn't stand up for the pix)

I think these are adorable. I like the double ruffle idea. Single layer or may be too thick for your ruffling.

Hello
I have a question.
I've decided to make a set of placemats for our dining table and I've pieced the tops of them together. What should I put between the layers? I have a second fabric for the back of the placemats but I think quilt batting feels too thick for the middle layer. What do people usually use?
Any thoughts?
Thanks bunches!

It's batting, they come in different thicknesses. There is also a fusible fleece.

This is the newest thing to come off of my sewing table. My DD2 picked out the fabric and has told me that she is wearing it when we eat at the castle!! she loves these bubble skirted dresses! Please excuse the messy hair, it's almost bedtime in this picture. she HAD to put on her dress so she could dance with the people on Dancing with the Stars.

Here is my DD9 in her newest dress, she also picked out the fabric. I'm not to sure about the bodice, I'm thinking I need to make some adjustments somewhere. I'm actually thinking about putting in elastic at the top and attach it to the ties to give it more of a gathered look at the neckline?

The bubble dress is adorable. Both dresses came out great.

 

[jham]

Ok, I am done with the POTC set for dd. (I'll post pics soon) Now I am working on a Winnie the Pooh set. I think am going to incorporate some ruffles on the back. When you sew the ruffles onto the panel, do you flip them up (right side to right side) and sew it and then flip them down and topstitch? Or do I not need to topstitch? If no topstitiching, do you finish the edge before stitching it on so there are no frays? TIA!!

When I ruffle the back of a Vida I will serge the gathering edge of the fabric before I gather it, then gather and stitch it on upside down, then flip it and topstitch it. If I don't topstitch, the ruffles do not lay well at all. I didn't serge the first one, and even though I topstitched, a few threads started to ravel a little bit under the ruffle. You can't see it unless you lift the ruffle...but I know it's there...

This is the newest thing to come off of my sewing table. My DD2 picked out the fabric and has told me that she is wearing it when we eat at the castle!! she loves these bubble skirted dresses! Please excuse the messy hair, it's almost bedtime in this picture. she HAD to put on her dress so she could dance with the people on Dancing with the Stars.

Here is my DD9 in her newest dress, she also picked out the fabric. I'm not to sure about the bodice, I'm thinking I need to make some adjustments somewhere. I'm actually thinking about putting in elastic at the top and attach it to the ties to give it more of a gathered look at the neckline?

both dresses are really cute! Lily calls Dancing With the Stars "the Dancing Barbies"

Hey guys! I've been super busy and been lurking here on and off for the last several days. This is part of what I've been up to!

I LOVE Carla's new pattern! You really need it! Seriously! I'm planning several more. It is so versatile.

AbbyGrace is going to wear this on her birthday trip. Now I need to figure out which character meal to reserve so that she can wear it!

She looks beautiful! I love the dress! I see a CASE in my future!