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

[hannah_03]

I leave in 8 days!

Any quick ideas on something I can come up with for a girly dino outfit when I take Hannah to T-Rex? It was last minute

 

[ibesue]

What do I not know about the ball point needle? Do you use it to do applique?

You should use a ball point needle when appliqueing on T shirts! On cotton use whatever you would like!

 

[roscoepc1]

I have a question. Is there a way to reuse a pattern but in a different size? I used the XL size for DH pants but need the large for myself, but if I cut the pattern down to large then I can't use it again for XL ,correct?

I fold my patterns along the lines...adding a tiny piece of scotch tape if needed. On the curves I just clip in the same as you would for a curve on fabric, but don't trim....

That way I can use the same pattern for all the possible sizes. HTH!

 

[MegaWoman]

Just checking in. Thought I'd say hi! and realized that you moved I haven't sewn anything, the sewing room isn't set up yet. Great creations everyone, I hope to start sewing again soon.

Stephanie

 

[danicaw]

Ok, more hotfix/rhinestone/rhinestud stuff...
I have tried a bunch of these and will say that some are really bad as far as the glue goes... they seem to never stick or will fall off with just a brush of the hand. But most that I have used work well.....some examples from my and dd's closet... mostly mine actually Sorry pics are blurry... used my phone again

This one is DDs, the heart was originally a circle, but I slowly moved the pieces to form a heart which matches some capris she has from Old Navy.... moved pieces while it was still in the plastic, before putting it to fabric.

I have had this one a year now and its still in great shape.

My current fav.... Got this guy last spring off . He is soo cute and gets tons of compliments. He was more expensive, but is holding up wonderfully.

Lastly.....Minnie.......

I think this one was my first large one.....I LOVED IT!
I have had it almost two years now and you can see she is showing her age.... lots of missing pieces.... but until it accidentally found its way into the dryer (twice) it was in much better shape. But I got 2 summers and 1 trip out of it before it found the dryer...so I am pleased. And I see this one come up on often enough that I might try again someday.

This is just meant as a little encouragement if you are thinking of trying it.
I had a sliver daisy that seemed to leap off the fabric... no amount of heat or patience would make that flower stay.... but of the dozen we currently have I think that is the only one I have had that trouble with.

Good luck if you try it. I liked it enough to buy a few of the tools to do my own.... but so far haven't gotten any further than that.... its to easy to buy finished motifs
Ok, I am done (sorry, couldn't help myself, I love these things).... thanks for humoring me.

 

[Shannalee724]

I love everything!!! Sorry, I didn't take the time to multiquote, but I had A LOT of pages to catch up on.

Ok, here was my very first sewing project:

 

[Tink561]

Here are a few more things . . .

First up Blue Belle. This is actually the 2009 version. I took the apron off last years dress and then constructed a new blue dress. My DD outgrew last years but Belle is still her favorite.

The picture is awful but I wanted to show the piping. I have a thing about always finishing bodices with piping or ric rac etc . . .

Next is my DD tank for the Pirate Cruise. She has a small crush on Capt. Jack which drives my DH crazy. LOL The applique is awful. I am having sewing machine issues and lots of thread breakage. I really have loved the cuties lately.

Next, is Minnie cutie. Jessica made a Minnie cutie shirt but I am not sure if we used the same clip art. I know that the night she posted her shirt I had found the Capt Jack and Minnie clip art. I made these to go with the Pop skirts as another back up.

Finally, We Scare Because We Care! This is my DD's skirt from last year. She said she liked her skirt from last year and wanted to wear it again. I just made the tank and ironed the skirt!

Aimee, I love these! They are so cute. I can't wait to see pictures of your princesses at the world!

 

[tinashaver]

Ok her are some of my first "customs" I made my DD
This is the first one I CASE off I was like shoot I can do that!

Then I saw the pants and top set I thought maybe it will look better this time.

And this I believe is the last thing I made for her till I meet you guys and decided I had to make her themed for WDW This was her 1st b-day and she is 2 and 4 months I think I have been slacking!

made the hat too! Ok thats my share still have lots more to do before we leave!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

during spring break I want to reorganize my sewing "stuff" and I remember reading about the things some of you used to wrap the fabric on.....I just can't remember what they were called, where you get them, etc. I can't even remember what thread they were on!!!! (my doctor assures me I do not have Alzheimers--although I am not sure I believe him!) I have tried searching, but without knowing what to call them (and fabric wrap thingies isn't working!!) I can't find any.

Help please!

Piper..is this what you are looking for?

Fabric Organizer by Polar Notions: http://www.polarnotions.com/

There is also this one here:
http://www.shop.thefabricorganizer.com/main.sc


o

 

[Beka]

Holy cow, just when I thought I was making progress on the last thread...

'K, so this August will be my 1st trip back in 13 years, and my son's 1st ever trip (he'll be 13months at the time!)

We gotta get this kid some cute outfits! Mom & I are planning on some seersucker jumper/overalls (whatever you want to call them) with embroidered or appliqued characters on them.

Here's the wearer of the clothes:

You all are so talented, and such an inspiration! Wow, there are a lot of plans to be made between now & then!

 

[Jajone]

I purchased the easy fit pants pattern finally with intentions to resize it for my DD9. The largest size on the pattern is a 10 and measurements are 29". My DD measures 33. What size do I up it to? I do have Carla C's resizing chart and it goes up to a 16. She usually wears a size 10 plus.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have joined FA (Fabric Anonymous) LOL. I have come to terms with the fact that I have TOO much fabric. So I have decided that I am not going to buy fabric for 100 days. Yes, I may be crazy and this is harder than Weight Watchers! I started on the 18th. I made my last purchase and it was a good one! Let's say I went out with a bang.

My 100 mark is May 29th. It is great because my birthday is June 2nd. So I am fabric shopping for my bday. I have so many wonderful wonderful prints that I have not even touched. I am taking the time to use what I have. Although, I am not sure sewing for 100 days will even scratch the surface! LOL

I admire you so much. Good luck with your goal of no new fabric. I wish I had your tenancity.

Here are a few more things . . .

First up Blue Belle. This is actually the 2009 version. I took the apron off last years dress and then constructed a new blue dress. My DD outgrew last years but Belle is still her favorite.

The picture is awful but I wanted to show the piping. I have a thing about always finishing bodices with piping or ric rac etc . . .

Next is my DD tank for the Pirate Cruise. She has a small crush on Capt. Jack which drives my DH crazy. LOL The applique is awful. I am having sewing machine issues and lots of thread breakage. I really have loved the cuties lately.

Next, is Minnie cutie. Jessica made a Minnie cutie shirt but I am not sure if we used the same clip art. I know that the night she posted her shirt I had found the Capt Jack and Minnie clip art. I made these to go with the Pop skirts as another back up.

Finally, We Scare Because We Care! This is my DD's skirt from last year. She said she liked her skirt from last year and wanted to wear it again. I just made the tank and ironed the skirt!

I love to look at all the picture of your past and new creations. Could you do a tutorial on how to do piping?

So just a few comments before I get busy and pickup my house! Somehow it looks like a tornado went through here!

I am so annoyed! I just got another PIN from Disney, this time for WDW, the last one was for Disneyland. I wish wish wish with all my heart I was up for another trip but I just can't do it while Lilly is so small and taking two really good naps a day. Of course I've never gotten a PIN before and I'm sure once we're ready to go again they will disappear! Just stinks! Oh well! Tentatively we are planning a trip with my DH's family next April. Since my DH travels so much we have a ton of Hilton points that we're going to use and get rooms for everyone. Anyone have suggestions on where to stay in the Hilton family of hotels? Right now I am hoping for one of their vacation clubs, the downtown Disney Hilton, or maybe an Embassy suite or some other suite hotel. We'll see.

A pin! We never get pins, ever. We got twice a year, have AP's own a DVC and have gotten a pin ever. I got a postcard for Disneyland but we don't like DL. You are so lucky to have the point to stay at Hilton. Go soon.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Thanks a lot ladies...you forgot me!!!!

Now I have to go back and read 11 pages

 

[jham]

I am falling behind again! I'm trying to edit photopass pictures and it takes FOREVER!

Lori, I LOVE that animal fabric! (and the dress you made with it)

Aimee, cute stuff, I especially love the Monster's Inc. creations.

tinashaver and beka, those are some seriously cute babies!

shannalee love the AK outfit!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

ok, so I have been a tad distracted lately... have not gotten as much done the last few weeks and have not been able to stop in... but here is my latest cute little dress. Love the Zoo animals on it!!

Lori

Lori, the dress is just too cute.

Here are a few pics from our Feb trip.

This is the dress I made for my niece. This time, it's on her. And a dress I made a year or so ago for Aleah:

We're on the bus. This is the best pic I have of the fairy dress I made for Heidi. I also made the shorts outfit Colby is wearing (it's old) and the pirate dress my niece is wearing (old, too).

Tom Sawyer's Island. Aleah's Ariel dress is new. The others are from previous trips. The kids were not impressed with the island. Oh, well. We don't do it very often.

Eating at 1900 Park Fare. I made the Cinderella dresses the girls are wearing. (Again, old - from a previous trip.)

And my kids and I at AK wearing our matching black Mickey shirts. Our whole group wore them that day.

The clothes are perfect and it looks like you had a wonderful time. Now you must give us a trip report.

Okay, I have been lurking here for months. I am not creative nor "artisy" and even though my mom can sew anything in the world I never took the time to learn when she wanted to teach me. Therefore, the hardest thing I have ever made is curtains. But....you gals inspired me so.....I present my first ever outfit...(sorry it's blurry, she was so happy to pose that she WOULD NOT stand still).

Very nice and welcome to the Disboutiquers. They are such a wonderful group and very helpful.

 

[billwendy]

Piper -

I was thinking of getting some of the comic book things - they are way cheaper http://www.bcwsupplies.com/prod-BBSIL.htm

has anyone else used these?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I think the 9 year old would love the rhinestones.

I have used them and the iron on studs a couple of times and I am not too crazy about them. I know that sounds a little silly...I guess you could say my daughter loves them and I don't. I haven't had much luck. About 1 out of 3 come off for me. Maybe my iron doesn't get hot enough? Not sure.... Maybe you will have better luck. I just wouldn't spend a lot of money on them just in case your disapointed with the result. I don't know if you can see but I used a butterfly on this one:

As you can see, some are missing!!

I can't see anything missing and this is just all kinda bling!

Holy crud, you go to the store buy fabric, make a few things bake a few dozen cookies and cup cakes and come back a day later there is a new thread with seven pages!

**edit.. I just made page 8! wahooo! haha **

They are moving so fast, I can't quote fast enough, glad you made it here.

during spring break I want to reorganize my sewing "stuff" and I remember reading about the things some of you used to wrap the fabric on.....I just can't remember what they were called, where you get them, etc. I can't even remember what thread they were on!!!! (my doctor assures me I do not have Alzheimers--although I am not sure I believe him!) I have tried searching, but without knowing what to call them (and fabric wrap thingies isn't working!!) I can't find any.

Help please!

It is goes with our age. What are they called? I don't have a clue.

I leave in 8 days!

Any quick ideas on something I can come up with for a girly dino outfit when I take Hannah to T-Rex? It was last minute

We want pictures and a trip report. Good luck coming up with something. I am in the same boat. What else to make?

Ok, more hotfix/rhinestone/rhinestud stuff...
I have tried a bunch of these and will say that some are really bad as far as the glue goes... they seem to never stick or will fall off with just a brush of the hand. But most that I have used work well.....some examples from my and dd's closet... mostly mine actually Sorry pics are blurry... used my phone again

I have had this one a year now and its still in great shape.

Lastly.....Minnie.......

QUOTE]Wow, all the bling, it is pretty and I love the minie.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok her are some of my first "customs" I made my DD
This is the first one I CASE off I was like shoot I can do that!

Then I saw the pants and top set I thought maybe it will look better this time.

And this I believe is the last thing I made for her till I meet you guys and decided I had to make her themed for WDW This was her 1st b-day and she is 2 and 4 months I think I have been slacking!

made the hat too! Ok thats my share still have lots more to do before we leave!

Aaauuuhhh , she is a cutie.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I am finally caught up but by morning I will be behind again.

I loved the period outfit and it sounds like a great day getting to share her auntie. It is just an amazing outfit.

Sorry If I missed anyone, I am very very tired right now.

 

[jessica52877]

I purchased the easy fit pants pattern finally with intentions to resize it for my DD9. The largest size on the pattern is a 10 and measurements are 29". My DD measures 33. What size do I up it to? I do have Carla C's resizing chart and it goes up to a 16. She usually wears a size 10 plus.

I had to make a size 10 boys PJ's and wanted to use the easy fit but his was measured I think 27", much larger then what the pattern goes to. I took a pair of size 12 pants I happen to have here kind of used them as a guide for width and length and used the curve of the easy fit to cut, if that makes sense. So, in essence I just pulled it off the edge of the fabric to make it wider and matched up the crotch area with my pants.

Thanks a lot ladies...you forgot me!!!!

Now I have to go back and read 11 pages

Sorry, I had to laugh when I read that on the old thread!

Piper -

I was thinking of getting some of the comic book things - they are way cheaper http://www.bcwsupplies.com/prod-BBSIL.htm

has anyone else used these?

Heather has the comic books boards

Piper..is this what you are looking for?

Fabric Organizer by Polar Notions: http://www.polarnotions.com/

There is also this one here:
http://www.shop.thefabricorganizer.com/main.sc


o

Jeanne has some of the plastic from the first place.

during spring break I want to reorganize my sewing "stuff" and I remember reading about the things some of you used to wrap the fabric on.....I just can't remember what they were called, where you get them, etc. I can't even remember what thread they were on!!!! (my doctor assures me I do not have Alzheimers--although I am not sure I believe him!) I have tried searching, but without knowing what to call them (and fabric wrap thingies isn't working!!) I can't find any.

Help please!

Comic book boards? I think that's what they're called...

I think comic book boards would be the cheapest and work well. I gave up on the idea when I was going to end up paying almost $50 for cardboard. I do want to reorganize though and have been collecting old bolts from Joann's. They are thicker though and I am afraid going to take up too much room. I have about 12 now just waiting to be cut!

I love the little clippies from the one place (the idea of them, I don't actually own them) but figure they aren't a need.