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

[2cutekidz]

CARLAC OR ANYONE WHO KNOWS!!!!! What patterns have been updated and what exactly were the updates? I know that there were smaller sizes added but anything else? I have two patterns that are not in my library and I am wondering if it is worth emailing about the updates! TIA for any help!!!!!!!!!!

Mindy

If you bought the ebook after 2007, then the updates will automatically be in your library. Carla has updated the Portrait peasant, Stripwork jumper, All the Rage Raglan, Easy Fit Pants, Festive Vest, Perfectly Preppy Skirt and Bowling Shirt. They have smaller sizes, and she has reworked some of the patterns too. I know in the raglan pattern she adjusted the fit and the sleeves. Follow her blog and you'll know all of her updates.

http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/

 

[PrincessKell]

One, eh-hem funny thing. This guy who was there was a little quirky, but hey who cares, he's giving me free lessons, right? So I have my little demo and then he shows me the back room of fabric- they are just getting started, but I find some great pooh appliques, and go to the counter and ask about some scissors and then WHAM- it hits me- the WORST smelling fart and there's no air circulation in the store. OH MY!! I tried holding my breath discreetly, and he's not moving fast enough for me at this point.
I never let on, but boy was it hard. Blech- I STILL swear I have the smell in nose. All in all it was really pretty funny!

What an incredible day- 66 here today- Ahhhhhh!!!

hahahaha that is pretty funny. I have been in those situations. what do ya do? but laugh when you get out.

Hi Guys,

Im not sure why, but I've been toying with the idea of a new regular machine......on Overstock.com they have a bunch of refurbs at really great prices - one is the Brother CE5000 - project runway edition....anyone have this? what do you think of it??? THANKS!!

I actually just got this at Wally World yesterday. I haven't gotten to play with it much really at all. But I have heard great things about it

 

[teresajoy]

Hey guys! I haven't been around too much lately, so I had to catch up from page 67 today!

Lydia has been throwing up all day, so I have been holding her, and reading the Dis most of the day! But, I'm all caught up now! Unfortunately, Lydia is still throwing up!

My grandma is fine!!

Oh thank goodness!!! I was so terribly terribly WORRIED!
I'm so glad I don't live next door!

QUOTE=Tracie;30577238]
Hi Teresa!!!! I haven't spoken to you for a while, and I'm feeling bad about it, but I did want you that I'm thinking about ya!! Hugs for you too!!!

HI Karen!!!!

Happy Anniversary!!!

Hello everyone!
I'm Sarah, and although I have sewn in the past,
I am currently craft-challenged.
I AM a good friend of HeatherSue and TeresaJoy IRL,
so I hope that's my golden ticket to pick your brains.

The way I got to know Teresa is I invited Heather and family (along with a couple of other friends),
over for a cook-out, and Teresa and kids crashed it.
They were driving by and recognized Heather's car. LOL

Now Teresa careens by my house frequently, honking like a madwoman.

I don't see either as often as I like,
but thankfully we are on Disboards and Facebook together.

Thanks for the welcome!

Hey Sarah!! I hope you are feeling better today!

Hey now, I HAD met you a few times BEFORE I crashed the party! You are so nice though! I crash your party and the next thing I know Johns is offering me food and drinks and you find me a place to sit like I was invited!

I do honk like a madwoman, I also wave!

After years of seeing gorgeous customs here and on ebay, I'm wondering if I should just buy a machine and try to create some myself. DD6 will turn 7 this year, so I won't have many more years where she'll wear the cute stuff, LOL! A lady at Walmart (in the material section) was telling me that it is soooo easy, and I should try it myself. The only experience I have was in home ec, over 20 years ago. So, I bought some patterns & material, but I don't have a machine, and there's still time to hand it all over to DMIL (but to be honest, she doesn't have my "vision", and giving her countless yards of lovely disney fabric has resulted in my getting one dress......). If it's "sooooooooo easy", I'll try it, if it doesn't take a ton of time (2 teens, a 6 year old, and a FT job kinda kill the schedule). What do you think? Should I ask for a sewing machine or a PS3 for my upcoming birthday? I already have an Xbox, and the PS3 is pricey....wouldn't want to spend anywhere near that much on a sewing machine. Where is the best place to get a great deal on one, what am I looking at spending, and what features should I be asking for?

Yes, yes, you must buy a machine! (and ask for your Disney fabric back!)You don't need anything real fancy. For patterns, I highly recommend (as everyone else already said!) CarlaC's patterns on http://www.youcanmakethis.com they are THE BEST!

 

[jessica52877]

Linnette! or of course Cricut Queen Karen (but I doubt you have the answer for me on this!

Any advice on cutting fabric with the cricut! I tried last night and wasn't too successful. The fabric moves on the heat n bond. I actually tried reversing the image and putting fabric down on the mat but that wasn't much better.

I went with the slowest speed, most pressure and blade of 4 but I don't think I needed the 2nd two at what they were. I read that on the boards.

Thanks!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I can't answer your question but yesterday I started DD pirate skirt and then realized the skulls were upside down! hahaha oh well. I don't want to take it apart DH said it will be fine!

It depends on whos perspective.... when you DD looks down, the pirate will be right side up!! Have you looked at clothing off the rack? I haven't bought corduroys in years, because the wale is usually upside own. If I didn't sew, I never would have known.

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.

So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.

Here's one pant leg I got done:

Lisa, this looks great. It would be great idea for Jams (do they still call them that?) for a bigger boy. I'll have to remember that for a give. I've put off doing a bigger boy becuase of lack of creativity. What type of fabric did you use on Mickey?

Here's the 2nd dress I've made (I made the bows too):

It has lots of errors in it, but it's good enough & she loves it. I definitely need to have my machine serviced & ruffler foot fixed before I can do anything else. Maybe I just need a new machine! I figured I needed to do a few outfits before I insisted I needed a new machine, but I would love to have one that embroiders Disney characters!

How adorable!!

 

[Stephres]

What a great idea! That little girl is so cute and such a sweetie too. I know why Sawyer is drawn to her.

Do you think this would work on the tail my mom made Megan? It is made out of stretchy swimsuit material. It's too small.

Mindy, that puppy is cute and all, but Sydni's hair is to die for! What a gorgeous child and I am soooo jealous of her beautiful curls.

These bags are so cute. I love making bags!

QUick Queston~???

Hi Everyone,

Im getting ready to make a flouncy skirt for the Big GIve - question - what if the fabric is directional - then can I not do it with that pattern???? like will some things be upside down???

sorry if this is silly!!
Wendy

When I made a flouncy skirt with a directional pattern I made them upside down in the back and rightside up in the front.

What a cutie!

Your kids are so cute! I love their outfits.

Cute! I am sure she is moving and twirling so much no one would even notice that there is a spot not gathered in the back. We are much tougher on ourselves than anyone else.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

SOOOOOO CUTE!


Wait! You have plenty of this!!!! Share! NOW! JK, seriously where did you get it? I have been looking forever, and I can't seem to win any on

I got it about 6 months ago @ JoAnns, it was in the clearance area , I bought all they had I think around 3 yards. I had been looking for it also, and you would have thought I won the lottery when I found it, My boyfriend was so embarassed.

Can you make the picture bigger? I might have a bit of it - bought it at Joann's the same time as the dot.....not positive though.....

I tried to make it larger in photobucket...Not really sure how to..when I increase the size it just makes it blurry

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[Tinka_Belle]

I got it about 6 months ago @ JoAnns, it was in the clearance area , I bought all they had I think around 3 yards. I had been looking for it also, and you would have thought I won the lottery when I found it, My boyfriend was so embarassed.



I tried to make it larger in photobucket...Not really sure how to..when I increase the size it just makes it blurry

To make it bigger you would have upload it again.

 

[revrob]

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

I hate to be a pest about this... but do you still have the link for the changing pad/wipes holder tutorial? Can you link it? AND/OR could you take a pic of the pad/holder open? I'm trying to wrap my mind around this, and having a difficult time. A young lady in our church has a shower coming up and I think this would be a great gift. Thanks!

 

[disneymomof1]

Hi Guys,

Im not sure why, but I've been toying with the idea of a new regular machine......on Overstock.com they have a bunch of refurbs at really great prices - one is the Brother CE5000 - project runway edition....anyone have this? what do you think of it??? THANKS!!

I bought this machine from Walmart in the summer. I had never owned a sewing machine before. It was very easy to set up and get started. I do have trouble with the needle always coming unthreaded as I am beginning to sew, so I just make sure I hold the thread when I press the foot down. Seems to be ok. It has a lot of stitches, some very pretty decorative ones. All in all I think it is a great machine for the price. It is very lightweight, and I would love to have a machine that feels more substantial, but I am still a very new sewer so I think I will hold onto this one for quite a while. I looked at the refurb price on Overstock, that is a good price, I think when I bought it it was 199.99.

 

[jessica52877]

Lisa, this looks great. It would be great idea for Jams (do they still call them that?) for a bigger boy. I'll have to remember that for a give. I've put off doing a bigger boy becuase of lack of creativity. What type of fabric did you use on Mickey?

I call them jams since I have no better word for them!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

To make it bigger you would have upload it again.

Here it is....Thanks for telling me.

 

[twob4him]

Here it is....Thanks for telling me.

OH there is my most favorite Disney fabric EVER!!!! I just love the big colorful dots....why oh why oh why don't they reprint it??? sighhhh

 

[twob4him]

Hey guys! I haven't been around too much lately, so I had to catch up from page 67 today!

Lydia has been throwing up all day, so I have been holding her, and reading the Dis most of the day! But, I'm all caught up now! Unfortunately, Lydia is still throwing up!

Hope Lydia is feeling better soon...poor baby...I hate when the kiddos are so sick....

I really want to find out who the designer or name of this fabric is...I MUST have it....Is there anyone out there who can help me

I would also like to know if anyone has any of this fabric lying around they want to get rid off...or if they know where I can get some. I am looking for the stripe coordinate...I already have plenty of the dot.

sorry it is so little...not sure what I did!

I love the top pic fabric! Cute! Good luck finding it!
So do you have any to spare of the dot? Please pm me if you can part with some!!! I have been trying to get it for two years now!

 

[ncmomof2]

I really want to find out who the designer or name of this fabric is...I MUST have it....Is there anyone out there who can help me

I would also like to know if anyone has any of this fabric lying around they want to get rid off...or if they know where I can get some. I am looking for the stripe coordinate...I already have plenty of the dot.

sorry it is so little...not sure what I did!

I found the top one. Just search "Two Young Street Bold Geometric by Prints Charming ".

If you would be willing to part with some of the mickey dot, please PM me!!

 

[LisaZoe]

wow, that is awesome! Is the applique hand done or produced on your machine? I think I asked you the same question about a previous design you did. Guess I can't get over how perfect your stitching is!

It's hand guided on my machine.

Lisa that is so cute! Did you paint some of the fabric too?

The shiny look is the stabilizer that I used but hadn't yet removed for these photos. It looks a lot like plastic wrap although at least it doesn't stick to itself.

Lisa, this looks great. It would be great idea for Jams (do they still call them that?) for a bigger boy. I'll have to remember that for a give. I've put off doing a bigger boy because of lack of creativity. What type of fabric did you use on Mickey?

I used the same woven cotton fabric I use for other appliques.

Here it is....Thanks for telling me.

Is that one of the heavier bottom weight fabrics? I have some stripe that looks very similar. This is the one I have:

If this is the one you need, maybe we can work a trade - the stripe for some of your dots.

 

[sohappy]

You know you have a problem when. . .

you want to redo the boys bedroom with a Star Wars theme and can't find (affordable-meaning less than $100 each) bedding. Instead of giving up on the idea, you make duvet covers yourself! Here is the result:

I bought the sheets from potterybarn- with shipping and tax, they were almost $150 for both beds! No way would I buy the whole set from them

It's a duvet cover, so it is not smooth or flat. It is very lumpy and comfy! I just need to finish up the button holes on the top. I couldn't find my buttonhole foot during the move.

 

[sohappy]

And now some pics from the disboutique meet (late as always!)

Adorable Miss Lily Cupcake- with cupcake on her face!

And a pic that ends the did you/did you not have a drink with dinner debate-

Cute kiddos

The sweetest most outgoing kid I have ever met- I cannot say enough great things about Morgan. I just love her!

Super cool Dallas being tough!

Cutie pie Megan

I think that I have a few more. . .

 

[sohappy]

Luke showing off his pins

Megan asked me to take this one. sooo funny

Pretty girls

group shot

That's all.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Stacy-those Duvet covers look great. What lucky little boys you have. Those pics from the DisMeet look great too.