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

[jessica52877]

Most are okay with copying if you are sewing for your own daughter or son but it is always polite to ask. Now to copy and sell isn't much appreciated as I am sure you can imagine!

Of course a Mickey head on a t is a Mickey head on a t!

Thank you so much! That helps a lot!


Do you all have any rules about copying each other's work? I see some stuff I would love to copycat, if I can learn to sew better.

 

[mirandag819]

Hi Guys!!! Just wanted to say that I am a longtime lurker. I have been enjoying ya'll creations for awhile now. I took the plunge a few months ago and obtained a sewing machine.

Then I took on a project way to big for my sewing skills. LOL

Got mad at myself and said machine and put it in the closet.

So now I am going to try again. Smaller on the project level. I am thinking of some pilowcase tops for my dd's. I think I should be able to handle these.

I love making hairbows. I like to create period. I just get flustered.

That was my biggest fear a couple weeks ago when I decided I wanted to learn how to sew. I didn't know where to start that I wouldn't get mad at myself and quit. The ladies here pointed me towards YouCanMakeThis.com, and suggested I try Carla C's easy fit pants. They were right, the pattern was easy and the directions were great. I then tried Carla C's simply sweet dress, it took me a few days but came out great too (I am working on my second one now and am almost done, this one went a lot faster because I knew what I was doing). I got brave last week and used the tutorial Leslie gave on I think like page 115 or so from this thread on how to make a stripwork skirt. It took me a little while, but after having used Carla C's patterns I was able to clearly understand the tutorial and get the skirt done.

I've been really excited and feel like I am learning faster then I thought thanks to everyone's recomendations, I am so glad I asked here and learned about youcanmakethis.com. The detailed instructions couldn't have been any better. I had never touched a sewing machine a few weeks ago, I couldn't even hem a pair of pants and now I have made these, they aren't perfect or nearly as awesome as most things on this thread, but I feel like I am really learning.

Here are the pants I made:

Then I tried the simply sweet dress

And then the skirt I made with the tutorial on this thread

Hopefully I will be posting pics soon of the fancy nancy dress I started last night with the simply sweet pattern. Everyone went on and on about how great Carla C's patterns were and boy were they right, you should check them out.

 

[Kayleebug]

I've got a question. I have a Brother machine that only embroiders things that are in a 4 x 4 frame. Most of the things I want to do are bigger. I noticed people mentioning a Singer Futura machine that embroiders 5 x 7 patterns. I was searching for this, but the Singer website says that it has a 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in frame. Is this the same as a 5 x 7? Sorry to be so dense, but I'm new at this and trying to figure it all out!

 

[twob4him]

Well she does have 3 epcot dresses already

should I make her change between each ride too?

HAHA! Yeah if I had my way we'd be getting to that point too!

You mean its NOT normal to make three customs per park per child??????

AHH the lovely peak flows
That and orepred LOL
My son has restrictive pulminory disease so yup been through it all. he has been in the hospital 8 times and he will be 15 in a few weeks. The croup lands his behind in ICU every time
We have 3 nebulizers currently LOL Its like I collect them
One thing that has REALLY helped him is the advair. He rarely has trouble anymore but he takes that twice a day...

I love my Advair!!! I take it too! Greatest stuff ever made in my opinion! I hate not being able to breath and its the only thing that works completely and lasts and doesnt have any bad side effects for me! Asthma treatment has come a long way!!!!

Oh yeah and in talking her today I discovered that during the field trip to the zoo today, one of the parents seemed to think it was okay to walk from the bus into the zoo right next to my daughter SMOKING THE WHOLE FREAKING TIME! What part of "severe asthma" does the school not understand?!?! (She can't even go outside if it's under a certain temperature).

I feel a bit lady doggish but I really think I need to write to the teacher and the principal and tell them it is NOT acceptable for a parent to smoke on a field trip!!

Warning.....tirade ahead!!!


I don't know what state you live in but in mine there is NO SMOKING on school grounds even in your car...that means anyone (secretaries, teachers etc) must leave the premises to smoke. On field trips, all school rules apply. I WOULD DEFINATELY make a huge stink about this especially since it resulted in a trip to the ER for your DD! I mean I would go bezerk and contact the principal and superintendent and the school board and whoever set up the field trip etc. There is no excuse why this parent was allowed to smoke while chaperoning. I think our schools must be really strict too though because parents have to be fingerprinted and approved and put on a special list to do anything in the school including even coming in for a day for a presentation and, of course, for being a room-mom, chaperoning, etc. Our schools are locked up tight and you have to get "buzzed" in if you want to try to make it to the front office. Hope everything works out and that your poor DD asthma and migranes (which could be set off by smoke...I know I get headaches if I smell smoke) get better!!!!!!

Ok just stating my opinion! Tirade over!

 

[jessica52877]

Cathy, how far are you from Sesame Place? 4 hours? Closer? Farther?

 

[reservations4five]

That was my biggest fear a couple weeks ago when I decided I wanted to learn how to sew. I didn't know where to start that I wouldn't get mad at myself and quit. The ladies here pointed me towards YouCanMakeThis.com, and suggested I try Carla C's easy fit pants. They were right, the pattern was easy and the directions were great. I then tried Carla C's simply sweet dress, it took me a few days but came out great too (I am working on my second one now and am almost done, this one went a lot faster because I knew what I was doing). I got brave last week and used the tutorial Leslie gave on I think like page 115 or so from this thread on how to make a stripwork skirt. It took me a little while, but after having used Carla C's patterns I was able to clearly understand the tutorial and get the skirt done.

I've been really excited and feel like I am learning faster then I thought thanks to everyone's recomendations, I am so glad I asked here and learned about youcanmakethis.com. The detailed instructions couldn't have been any better. I had never touched a sewing machine a few weeks ago, I couldn't even hem a pair of pants and now I have made these, they aren't perfect or nearly as awesome as most things on this thread, but I feel like I am really learning.

Here are the pants I made:


Hopefully I will be posting pics soon of the fancy nancy dress I started last night with the simply sweet pattern. Everyone went on and on about how great Carla C's patterns were and boy were they right, you should check them out.

Those are too cute!! Did you do the appliques? I am more nervous about those I think, LOL. I am going to look through the bookmarks on the first post.

BTW to the PP, I am a recently quit smoker, I work with kids, I coach kids, I have kids. I WOULD NEVER EVER SMOKE WHILE AROUND KIDS. I would be so mad if a chaperon on a school trip. well nevermind, you get the general picture. We, too have to have a background check for being a homeroom parent.

 

[eeyore3847]

We're home now and she's okay. Her biodad just totally overreacted. Ugh, out until after midnight with little ones is no fun. She came back with us and is doing fine.

(She has had severe asthma since she was a baby, and is hospitalized multiple times a year for it, so it isn't anything "new" for us).

I am glad she is doing better!!!

Oh Lori too cute!

Thank you soooo much

 

[2cutekidz]

Thank you so much! That helps a lot!


Do you all have any rules about copying each other's work? I see some stuff I would love to copycat, if I can learn to sew better.

I don't know if this was answered for you...Most people on here don't mind you copying an outfit/design if it is for your own child, but it's a no-no if you are going to sell it. It's always best to ask first.

I know this is not quite the right place but if you could say a prayer or send a positive thought to my little Hannah I would appreciate it. I just found out her dad is taking her to the emergency room with a severe asthma attack. (I am just sitting here for a little bit before I go to meet them because he is coming from further away so if I leave right now I'll be making myself crazy in the waiting room).

I'm happy she is feeling better!! And this is the perfect place for a prayer request! In case you haven't noticed, we are much more than just a sewing thread.

Hi Guys!!! Just wanted to say that I am a longtime lurker. I have been enjoying ya'll creations for awhile now. I took the plunge a few months ago and obtained a sewing machine.

Then I took on a project way to big for my sewing skills. LOL

Got mad at myself and said machine and put it in the closet.

So now I am going to try again. Smaller on the project level. I am thinking of some pilowcase tops for my dd's. I think I should be able to handle these.

I love making hairbows. I like to create period. I just get flustered.

Welcome!! It's nice to see so many lurkers/newbies on the thread!

 

[reservations4five]

I just realized I bought the CarlaC pattern for the corset top a few months ago!! I totally forgot about it! I love those patterns.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Finally finished 2 new little sets today... One is BOLT which jojo loves and the other is a simple Elephant dress!!

Lori

Lori, These are just perfect and she is always so cute. I love the elephant dress.

 

[eeyore3847]

Lori, These are just perfect and she is always so cute. I love the elephant dress.

oh thank you.... I totally forgot I had the fabric... I have just enough to make nicholas a little shorts set in the matching fabric......

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I just visited this very specialized fabric store in Jackson Hole on Wednesday. I saw fabrics at $15.98 a yard They have fabrics that are truly 1 of a kind. Very western and cowboy.

Here is the link:
http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/general/western_quilting_fabrics.htm

 

[KARAJ]

I got the Futura ce-150. I needed one that was vista compatible and I only wanted it for embroidery as i have a noce electronic sewing machine. The only idference I could find between it and the 250 was that the 250 had more sewing features and in some cases came with more software. I got a package deal form HSN that came with all the software.

I saw a package on HSN after I bought mine, I hope you got one similar to that because it looked like it was a great deal. The only reason I had gone with the 250 was the extra software, and then to see that deal made me . I also wanted one that worked with Vista but did not realize it did not work with 64 bit but just had to pull an old desktop out of storage but it was frustrating.

 

[jessica52877]

I saw a package on HSN after I bought mine, I hope you got one similar to that because it looked like it was a great deal. The only reason I had gone with the 250 was the extra software, and then to see that deal made me . I also wanted one that worked with Vista but did not realize it did not work with 64 bit but just had to pull an old desktop out of storage but it was frustrating.

I don't know anything about these Singers but is there somewhere/something that you can update the software so it will work with Vista? I know my brother I could update for different reasons. Not sure this applies to this situation though.

 

[KARAJ]

Do you have as much fun watching her eyes light up as I do when my 3 year old daughter gets a new outfit. She runs over and tells me "Mommy, I know you love me!" That is the best ever!

That is the best feeling. My son got complimented on a pair of shorts, and he was so excited he was telling the lady how they were special cause his mommy made them just for him and he got to go to the fabric store and pick out the flames he wanted (the fabric was red flames) he just went on and on, I admit it felt great. Then my 3yo DD chimed in and said and my mommy makes me pretty dresses to. I loved it.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I just visited this very specialized fabric store in Jackson Hole on Wednesday. I saw fabrics at $15.98 a yard They have fabrics that are truly 1 of a kind. Very western and cowboy.

Here is the link:
http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/general/western_quilting_fabrics.htm

Whoa baby!! Can I get a yard of this:http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/western/santafe/15651.htm

 

[2cutekidz]

Whoa baby!! Can I get a yard of this:http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/western/santafe/15651.htm

LOL! There's a whole line of those fabrics. Cowboys, construction workers, Firemen, etc. I was at a sewing expo and they had made ironingboard covers out of it.

 

[casnider]

I am working on some custom outfits for a friend of mine's DD. She is 10 and they are leaving for Disney World June 1st. I am going to sew on some ribbons on a white t-shirt and then applique on a pirate mickey head. I have a pair of white bermuda shorts to go with it and for the life of me can't come up with an idea to do the shorts. Add more ribbon? Skull and cross bones? another mickey head? some kind of saying? Help please

 

[emcreative]

Question for you ladies:

I bought some bondex iron on batches in bandana material that I'd like to add to at least the boys' shorts when we go to the "hoop de doo". What should I do with them? pinking shear the corners and just iron them on? Cut them in the shape of a hat (is there yellow bondex I could use to make a sheriff's star on the other side?)

Please keep in mind that I can't sew to save my life, so anything that would require sewing is a no go.

Thanks!

Oh...and do the bondex patches work on tee shirts, too?

Edited to add:
Has anyone tried this stuff:
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat3707&PRODID=xprd264076

 

[ibesue]

Sewing Question ShirringI did the whole wind the elastic on the bobbin by hand but it didn't work could I ave no wound it tight enough???? I really want to learn how to do this!

Just keep trying. I use a piece of scrap fabric and do 3 rows at a time. If it doesn't gather up, try spraying it with water. If that doesn't work, start over and wind it a bit tighter. You have to practice it a while!

Hi Guys!!! Just wanted to say that I am a longtime lurker. I have been enjoying ya'll creations for awhile now. I took the plunge a few months ago and obtained a sewing machine.

Then I took on a project way to big for my sewing skills. LOL

Got mad at myself and said machine and put it in the closet.

So now I am going to try again. Smaller on the project level. I am thinking of some pilowcase tops for my dd's. I think I should be able to handle these.

I love making hairbows. I like to create period. I just get flustered.

Welcome and just start with something easy, like from YCMT!

Whoa baby!! Can I get a yard of this:http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/western/santafe/15651.htm

N I C E!!!

LOL! There's a whole line of those fabrics. Cowboys, construction workers, Firemen, etc. I was at a sewing expo and they had made ironingboard covers out of it.

I like that idea!!!