Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[billwendy]

I came to the same conclusion about 2 months after I started sewing. I have the $200 singer from walmart and I am completely happy with it. It finishes seams and does a rolled edge hem, and that's all I really need.

This is the one I have as well - I got it for under $200- wasnt it on sale recently with a rollback??? It really does make a huge difference in the edges inside of the garment - Im still not positive I have all the setting right - would you like to share what you have yours set at??? what do you change setting for for the rolled hem? Inquiring minds want to know~

 

[kmbyoung94]

The girls are in bed. we leave at 3:30 in the morning.

I hope y'all have loads of fun! I hope we get to take Kristin this summer. She so does love Mickey The Mouse as she calls him.

 

[kmbyoung94]

Serger question: So, I've been sewing like crazy (will post pics when hubby brings my camera home from his business trip.) And I'm starting to think a serger is a necessity, not a luxury. Only problem is, $$$. I've found some of the Singer type machines on sale around 225-250; is it worth it to get one of these? Or should I save up for a Bernina/Janome type version? I'm not planning to sell, just make stuff for my family and gifts. Thanks.

I my self bought the 4 thread Singer serger at Walmart for 178.00. It works like a dream and is Very Very easy to thread. The lady at the sewing shop I use told me a fancy 5 thread machine is what I would need if I was doing tons of t-shirt construction. For me the simple 4 thread is all I need so I had money left over to buy fabric. And I am happy with the choice I made. I hope this helps.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi all! Sorry I have been away for a few days...trying to sew...but keep getting pulled away for one reason or another...

I kinda skimmed this morning...PRAYERS for all the losses that have taken place in the last few days... I am so sorry!


I need to ask for prayers...I wish I could go into detail right now, but I am not sure I should share on a public forum...but just say we are having a hard time in our community right now and we need prayers for sure! Ugh...that's all I can say!

 

[princessmom29]

This is the one I have as well - I got it for under $200- wasnt it on sale recently with a rollback??? It really does make a huge difference in the edges inside of the garment - Im still not positive I have all the setting right - would you like to share what you have yours set at??? what do you change setting for for the rolled hem? Inquiring minds want to know~

I have mine set at 3 across the board for regular surging. Sometimes I have to go up or down a hlf a spot for different fabrics depending on the weight. For the rolled edge hem I use the settings in the book for the one that rolls under completely. I will look in my manual tonight and give you the numbers. Sometimes i have to increase the tension in the bottom thread depending on the fabric, but for just regular cotton fabric it works really well. I need to do a thorough cleaning on mine. I find that when my stitches don't look quite right and I think the tension is off it is usually some lint or thread stuck in the works somewhere.

 

[MiniGirl]

I have had fun oohing and awwwing over all the cute creations posted lately. Please keep them coming.

Serger question: So, I've been sewing like crazy (will post pics when hubby brings my camera home from his business trip.) And I'm starting to think a serger is a necessity, not a luxury. Only problem is, $$$. I've found some of the Singer type machines on sale around 225-250; is it worth it to get one of these? Or should I save up for a Bernina/Janome type version? I'm not planning to sell, just make stuff for my family and gifts. Thanks.

I have a White serger. It is the cheap serger from the Husquvarna (sp?) store inside Joann's. I've had it for almost 6 years now, and I have not oiled it and done all those maintainence type things I am supposed to be doing. I have had no problems and am just noticing that it will get hot if I'm finishing a lot of edges really fast without stopping (roller hems on lots of ruffles, for example). I will probably need a new one within a year or 2. (Okay, actually, I want a new one because I want to keep white thread in one for constructing and finishing seams and then have one that I can change out the color thread on for rolled hems, etc). That's a whole 'nother story though. LOL!!!) Also, while I would not say a serger is a necessity, I would hate to not have one now. I actually sew with mine and I love the ease of attaching seams and finishing them off in one easy step. Seriously, I put it right up there with my ruffling foot, and some of you know how much I LOVE my ruffler.

Prayers, too, for all those who have suffered loss and have asked for them.

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Here are my girls' Stripwork dresses for our breakfast at Cindrella's Castle!

Kaitlyn's dress (front)

back

Lauren's Dress (front)

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and here are some pictures of my Kaitlyn sitting in my mom's lap, learnig about her sewing machine! My future sewer!!!

Prayers are being said for those in need!

 

[HeatherSue]

They're both great!!! I love the minnie dot one! I think it would look cute with a wide sash. But, it looks great as is, too!

Hi, a lurker with great admiration for the talent on here....getting ready to receive about three storage tubs of different beads...plastic, glass, seed, who knows what all. Know of a good use for something like these? I don't do beaded ornaments like my mother did, but I hate to just throw it out.
Ideas please....

I'm not sure, besides making jewelry or something. Sorry I'm not more help!

Emcreative: Was it you asking about hot fix crystals? I know we have some online stores in the bookmarks that sell them pretty cheap. I imagine if you search for "crystals" something would pop up.

Just thought I'd peek in here!

I made some things (definitely prototypes!!) from the tutu/bow thread, but it got me in a crafty mood, so I'm considering getting my sewing machine down. It was on sale, so I bought it but never used it. I really can't do much more than a pillow laughing, but some of the projects I've seen on some sites seem really simple.

Anyway, just love looking at everyone's creations!!

!! Get out that sewing machine! If you can make a pillow, you can make a pillowcase dress, then easy fit pants, then a peasant dress, then a simply sweet dress, etc...etc... We'll help you out with any questions you might have. We love newbies!

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Daniel Update - he is in the hospital right now getting mega chemo treatment again, but is in good spirits. God is really blessing him as he continues to feel pretty well and is usually bright eyed and bushy tailed lately!!

Anyway - my DH was up visiting him today after he dropped me off at work, and Daniel's PT was trying to convince him to do a Phillies meet and greet as a Make a Wish wish - Daniel kept saying something that sounded all garbly and shaking his head at her - finally Daniels dad said "I know what he is saying" and he encouraged Daniel to take his time and speak slowly and guess how it came out "DISNEY WORLD"!!!!!!!!:How is that for a good wish!! I think they are still a while away from applying - but hey Thats my boy!!! Daniel's dad hinted around to my DH if we may come to help them - the other 2 boys (special needs) are a handful, plus the 1 year old and Daniel - they would definately need help!!! But anyways heck Disney is waaaaayyyyy better than a Phillies game!!!!!!

I cant seem to get that free handbag pattern that someone posted the finished version of over the weekend - I love it!! Im already signed up for the newsletter though!! Does anyone know if the Simple and Chic handbag is enormous? It looks so big with Megan holding it in the pictures - ?>>

THanks, Wendy

That is AWESOME that he picked Disney World!! Plus, you might get to go along? I'm still praying for Daniel and your family.

The girls are in bed. we leave at 3:30 in the morning.

Thank you for replying! I did figure it out! This is my first time trying a dress or a pattern for that matter! I got all of the skirt strips cut out last night.
Do you all think it would be alright if I only use THREE different materials and just make the third pattern stripes a tad wider? I figured it out and they would need to be 5.4 vice 4.5

Would that look alright?

I think that would look great! Several people have done stripwork skirts with different widths for the strips.

I need to ask for prayers...I wish I could go into detail right now, but I am not sure I should share on a public forum...but just say we are having a hard time in our community right now and we need prayers for sure! Ugh...that's all I can say!

Those dresses are BEAUTIFUL! I love sparkles!!! You did a wonderful job on them. I also love the pictures of your little girl on Grandma's lap at the sewing machine. Too sweet!

 

[coteau_chick]

Here are my girls' Stripwork dresses for our breakfast at Cindrella's Castle!

Kaitlyn's dress (front)

back

Lauren's Dress (front)

back

and here are some pictures of my Kaitlyn sitting in my mom's lap, learnig about her sewing machine! My future sewer!!!

Prayers are being said for those in need!

I love the dresses. The fabric colors are so soft looking. It is just soothing colors. I have the same thread rack as you and the same container by your purse on your snack bar. LOL

 

[bear_mom]

Back from our 9 day trip, we had a great time. We stayed at the Pop and had GREAT bus service. The girls got lots of comments on their custom outfits, except they didn't want to dress the same on this trip so they wore their matching outfits on different days. Guess it had to come to an end sometime. The only disappointment was Jenna was so excited to see Tink and she wanted to save her Tink outfit for that day. So we get to Toontown early, still have a 45 minute wait and then Tink doesn't say a word about her outfit. She was pretty disappointed. This is the outfit:

I don't think she will ever want to go see the fairies again .

I want to start planning another trip, but I told dh that I wouldn't ask for another one until after we went on a big ski trip out to Colorado. Plus I want to see Disney with all the holiday lights, so hopefully in about 20 months we can go again.

Now time to download all the pictures and try and catch up.

Emily

 

[coteau_chick]

I am trying to make a personalized name pillow from YCMT. I bought wonder under. I asked the lady at joanns for heat n bond lite and she sold me this wonder under. I am having fits with it. When I iron it to the fabric and cut out the letters they don't peel. the fabric frays and some of the glue isn't even on the whole letter. I can use any advice you can give. I need to finish this today for a b-day gift. I don't live near a fabric store so I have to make this wonder under do. It didn't even come with instructions. I had to search the internet to find the instructions. I am setting my iron on hot no steam and pressing for 5 to 7 seconds.
PLEASE HELP

 

[NaeNae]

I am trying to make a personalized name pillow from YCMT. I bought wonder under. I asked the lady at joanns for heat n bond lite and she sold me this wonder under. I am having fits with it. When I iron it to the fabric and cut out the letters they don't peel. the fabric frays and some of the glue isn't even on the whole letter. I can use any advice you can give. I need to finish this today for a b-day gift. I don't live near a fabric store so I have to make this wonder under do. It didn't even come with instructions. I had to search the internet to find the instructions. I am setting my iron on hot no steam and pressing for 5 to 7 seconds.
PLEASE HELP

Here are the directions on my wonder under.
1. Place rough side against wrong side of fabric. Press for 5-8 sec with hot, dry iron. Let cool, draw desired shape onto paper backing, then cut.
2. Gently peel off paper backing. Position fusible fabric, web side down, on the project. Cover with DAMP press cloth. With iron at WOOL setting, press FIRMLY for 10-15 sec. (Heavier fabrics = more time.) Repeat, lifting and overlapping iron until all fabric is fused. Premove press cloth and iron fabric to eliminate excess moisture.
TIP: Use your damp press cloth as a temp. and timing guide. After 10 sec, press cloth should be dry. If not, raise iron temp or hold iron in place a few sec longer.

I haven't used Wonder Under in a while so I don't have any other suggestions. I hope maybe this helps. Good Luck.

 

[phins_jazy]

Does anyone here do Hot Fix/ Iron on Crystals and Rhinestones? I made up some designs and I want to try it, but there was VERY little at our craft store, and what was there was VERY cost prohibitive. Just thought maybe someone could point me in the right direction.

I've used ebay as well as this site http://hotfixqueen.com/ for hot fix crystals. Hope it helps!

Serger question: So, I've been sewing like crazy (will post pics when hubby brings my camera home from his business trip.) And I'm starting to think a serger is a necessity, not a luxury. Only problem is, $$$. I've found some of the Singer type machines on sale around 225-250; is it worth it to get one of these? Or should I save up for a Bernina/Janome type version? I'm not planning to sell, just make stuff for my family and gifts. Thanks.

I got my serger at joanns too. I got the cheapie model and it works just great for me. I mainly use it to finish my seams. I'm too chicken to change the settings around.

Hi all! Sorry I have been away for a few days...trying to sew...but keep getting pulled away for one reason or another...

I kinda skimmed this morning...PRAYERS for all the losses that have taken place in the last few days... I am so sorry!


I need to ask for prayers...I wish I could go into detail right now, but I am not sure I should share on a public forum...but just say we are having a hard time in our community right now and we need prayers for sure! Ugh...that's all I can say!

Prayers being said!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Back from our 9 day trip, we had a great time. We stayed at the Pop and had GREAT bus service. The girls got lots of comments on their custom outfits, except they didn't want to dress the same on this trip so they wore their matching outfits on different days. Guess it had to come to an end sometime. The only disappointment was Jenna was so excited to see Tink and she wanted to save her Tink outfit for that day. So we get to Toontown early, still have a 45 minute wait and then Tink doesn't say a word about her outfit. She was pretty disappointed. This is the outfit:

I don't think she will ever want to go see the fairies again .

I want to start planning another trip, but I told dh that I wouldn't ask for another one until after we went on a big ski trip out to Colorado. Plus I want to see Disney with all the holiday lights, so hopefully in about 20 months we can go again.

Now time to download all the pictures and try and catch up.

Emily

Oh No! Poor dear. It really is cute. I would have figured that Tink would have made a fuss over it. Maybe it was her time!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Mother's Day is a GREAT excuse to get a new serger!

Yeahh..I think so, too! DH told me to go ahead and buy a new serger...wish I could really splurge and get the one that you have because it sound so awesome!!! Unfortunately, I will have to get something cheaper....I am thinking maybe a Brother 3034D..which is a step up from what I broke. I am going shopping on Saturday!

Daniel Update - he is in the hospital right now getting mega chemo treatment again, but is in good spirits. God is really blessing him as he continues to feel pretty well and is usually bright eyed and bushy tailed lately!!

Anyway - my DH was up visiting him today after he dropped me off at work, and Daniel's PT was trying to convince him to do a Phillies meet and greet as a Make a Wish wish - Daniel kept saying something that sounded all garbly and shaking his head at her - finally Daniels dad said "I know what he is saying" and he encouraged Daniel to take his time and speak slowly and guess how it came out "DISNEY WORLD"!!!!!!!! How is that for a good wish!! I think they are still a while away from applying - but hey Thats my boy!!! Daniel's dad hinted around to my DH if we may come to help them - the other 2 boys (special needs) are a handful, plus the 1 year old and Daniel - they would definately need help!!! But anyways heck Disney is waaaaayyyyy better than a Phillies game!!!!!!

I will continue to keep Daniel in my prayers. How great that he picked Disney World.

The girls are in bed. we leave at 3:30 in the morning.

You are probably on your way, but have a great trip!

Hi all! Sorry I have been away for a few days...trying to sew...but keep getting pulled away for one reason or another...

I kinda skimmed this morning...PRAYERS for all the losses that have taken place in the last few days... I am so sorry!


I need to ask for prayers...I wish I could go into detail right now, but I am not sure I should share on a public forum...but just say we are having a hard time in our community right now and we need prayers for sure! Ugh...that's all I can say!

Will keep you in my prayers.

Here are my girls' Stripwork dresses for our breakfast at Cindrella's Castle!

Kaitlyn's dress (front)

Love the princess dress...my dd loves those glittery fabric.

That is a beautiful Tink dress...sorry that Tink didn't say anythign about it! She should have made a huge fuss over it...maybe she was having a bad day.

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Thought I would share some of my latest sewing....

T-shirt for ds for dinner at Ohana....

Close up:

This is for dd..and I am not sure if I really like the "flower" buttons that I used on the applique. I still have to do the button holes.

Close-up:

Little Einstein for ds - oops, just realized that I never went back and finish up Leo's hair because I didn't have any matching thread.

Close-up:

I am also making dd a June applique on a Vida dress when I broke my serger! So I will share that later when I am done.

 

[scmileyfan]

heathersue - thanks for the welcome.
I'll post a picture when i get the beads and maybe more ideas will spring up!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Thought I would share some of my latest sewing....

T-shirt for ds for dinner at Ohana....

This is for dd..and I am not sure if I really like the "flower" buttons that I used on the applique. I still have to do the button holes.

Little Einstein for ds - oops, just realized that I never went back and finish up Leo's hair because I didn't have any matching thread.

I am also making dd a June applique on a Vida dress when I broke my serger! So I will share that later when I am done.

Wow, I am not worthy applique master. Your work is amazing and the button idea is great. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I don't think she will ever want to go see the fairies again .
Emily

Aww, Emily, I am so very sorry that they didn't make any comments on the lovely outfit. It just isn't right and I hope it didn't ruin the entire trip. Maybe next time she will get a nicer Tink.

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

!! Get out that sewing machine! If you can make a pillow, you can make a pillowcase dress, then easy fit pants, then a peasant dress, then a simply sweet dress, etc...etc... We'll help you out with any questions you might have. We love newbies!

Thanks!! I'm dying to try to make an applique, but I think I might have to wait for a little bit and work up to it. I looked up the pillowcase dress instructions, and it looks pretty easy.

I just got off work for the summer (well, besides summer programs), like, an hour ago. Hopefully I'll have some fun outfits to show for it!!