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

[frannn]

DH finally agreed that a sewing machine can be considered a birthday gift, and the one I wanted just came back in stock at Costco...so he handed over his Disney Visa and WOO HOO!!! This is it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
I bought some inexpensive fabric at Walmart to practice on, some patterns, and some stick pins. DD19 said we should start with something easy, and work our way into dresses for DD6. What's the best way for a new sewer to begin learning? Should I start with pillows and pj pants, or store bought patterns, or You Can Make This patterns? Ideally, I'm looking to make custom Disney outfits for DD6 for our free dining trip. How do you make it so the halter type dress has the ruffle coming out from underneath, like a petticoat slip? Easiest way to add ruffles to capris? Thanks!

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

What kind of machine do you have?

This one: Hello Kitty Janome Sewing Machine

It's VERY basic, nothing fancy (at least that I can figure out). The only thing it's been used for so far has been to repair some jeans and a reusable bag, but it was just too adorable (and on clearance!!) not to get, even if I don't sew.

 

[mirandag819]

DH finally agreed that a sewing machine can be considered a birthday gift, and the one I wanted just came back in stock at Costco...so he handed over his Disney Visa and WOO HOO!!! This is it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
I bought some inexpensive fabric at Walmart to practice on, some patterns, and some stick pins. DD19 said we should start with something easy, and work our way into dresses for DD6. What's the best way for a new sewer to begin learning? Should I start with pillows and pj pants, or store bought patterns, or You Can Make This patterns? Ideally, I'm looking to make custom Disney outfits for DD6 for our free dining trip. How do you make it so the halter type dress has the ruffle coming out from underneath, like a petticoat slip? Easiest way to add ruffles to capris? Thanks!

I had never sewn anything a few weeks ago.... I have to agree with what everyone told me, the Carla C easy fit pants on YCMT were a great first pattern, very very easy. That will also teach you how to add ruffles to pants, but I believe there are some links to tutorials on the first page for adding ruffles to capris too.

 

[karebear1]

There's a new CarlaC pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com! It's called the Sophie Tunic. I made Tessa 2 shirts out of it and it's a really easy one! I'm a slow sewer and I made the first shirt in 2 hours and the 2nd shirt in a little under 1 1/2 hours.

This is the cap sleeve version:

The fabric is from a sheet set that I bought a while back.

I designed and digitized the embroidery on the neckline myself! I'm hoping to open up an etsy shop for my digitized embroidery soon.

Here's the long sleeved version of the Sophie Tunic.

The fabric is by Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom fabric. Her fabric is really vibrant and fun!

Of course I have to post a flying Tessa picture!

Sorry for the drive-by posts today. I hope to try and catch up a little tomorrow! But, I'm also working on updating my trip report. It's been WAY too long since I updated!

1st let me say I love the collar and that fact that you, Miss Smarty Pants, digitized it all by your lonesome. THAT IS AWESOME Heather!! I also love the idea of you opening an etsy store. make sure you let us know where and how to find you!

Next, I must say I love the tunic pattern,and love your little sweetpea's hair like that and last.........

I thought that was Tinkerbell flying in that picture, not Tessa! She is such a little cutie!


Piper- good work on those poodles skirts! You're one special lady to make all of those!

 

[MouseTriper]

Yes, she won't be 13 until October...she's supposed to be a sixth grader. I started her early not knowing about her sensory issues (SPD) and learning disabilities (Written Expression, Dysgraphia to name a few). She managed to not only leave the SpEd program (something unheard of, I thought the teachers were gonna cry and throw a parade) but now she's earning almost all A's (1 or 2 B's) in her REGULAR classes, even being young and having her challenges.

Sorry, I don't mean to come off "braggy." Wait, maybe I do. It's not a "my kid is cooler than anyone elses" thing with me, I'm just proud of how hard she worked to show everyone she COULD do what the other kids can (she just does it a bit different).

You should be proud!!! That is so awesome!!! All your DD's are just adorable!!

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers for mia. we are home from the hospital earlier than expected. originally they told us a week but let us out today after 3 days. mia went in with a blood sugar of 269 which was taken at the drs office, she also had sugar in her urine. when we got to the hospital she had normal blood sugar levels but elevated sugars in her urine. that resolved eventually also. so they did some fancy tests the first one came back good so that is how we escaped today. we are still waiting on others that take 2-3 weeks so right now it is a wait and see thing with frequent visits to our pediatricians ( who we love) so right now she is not diagnosed with diabetes, but it is not ruled out either. my dh calls it our own episode of house.(but i dont like being part of a medical mystery) thanks again for all the prayers and support and a special thanks to piper for taking over the rollups for me.






it was kind of a freak thing she had slept 13 hours and was quite cranky when she woke up, she cried for me and said she did not feel well, being as her brother had strep i assumed that was it. but she asked for 6 drinks in 2 hours and had urinated alot the past 3 days. so when i went to the pediatrician i mentioned strep and maybe a uti ( she had kidney reflux as a baby ) we both thought it was one of these two so when we gave a urine sample for a possible urinary tract infection it lit up from sugar, so she followed up with a finger stick and we were shocked to find a level of 269 . according to my discharge paperwork frequent thirst, urination, nausea and vomiting are the main signs to look for in young children. i hope they get some good answers from the docs and hopefully it wont be anything serious.

Awwww so glad you guys are home from the hospital. I also hope you get the test results back soon and that they can figure out what is wrong. Continued prayers for all of you!!!

Get ready for "Too Much Poodle Skirts!

The colors of the poodles didn't come out very well on the pictures. They are red, yellow, orange, lime, green, turquoise, light pink, light blue and hot pink. The skirt for the teacher who will dance with them is grey with silver ribbon.

Also would someone pm me the address for the give that needed to be mailed today. I have the roll ups done and will mail them priority tomorrow. I'll ask on the other board, too.

Those look great, you have been busy!!!

ok pictures are a little off color... hmmmm But here a few little dresses I did

Lori

And here is a new Patriotic set I did this year.... Totally reversable!

Lori

Awww those are all adorable Lori!! You have been busy too!!!

There's a new CarlaC pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com! It's called the Sophie Tunic. I made Tessa 2 shirts out of it and it's a really easy one! I'm a slow sewer and I made the first shirt in 2 hours and the 2nd shirt in a little under 1 1/2 hours.

This is the cap sleeve version:

The fabric is from a sheet set that I bought a while back.

I designed and digitized the embroidery on the neckline myself! I'm hoping to open up an etsy shop for my digitized embroidery soon.

Here's the long sleeved version of the Sophie Tunic.

The fabric is by Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom fabric. Her fabric is really vibrant and fun!

Of course I have to post a flying Tessa picture!

Sorry for the drive-by posts today. I hope to try and catch up a little tomorrow! But, I'm also working on updating my trip report. It's been WAY too long since I updated!

Oh Heather, Tessa is such a little cutie. I love the new shirt. You did an awesome job on it and on the digitizing. You ROCK girl!!!

Here are my tunic tops from Carla C and some Mother's Day pics! This is a wonderful pattern and I know, I will be making lots of these!!!

The fabric was wonderful to work with. It was from Jennifer Paganelli's "Flower Power" collection. Click here to see

Awww your shirts turned out so cute too, and I love the Mother's Day pics. Your girls are so cute.
I took some too, need to post a few.

OK - ready for some more Sophie Tunic pics?

Awww she is adorable and I love the fabric you used in that new shirt. Too cute!!

DH finally agreed that a sewing machine can be considered a birthday gift, and the one I wanted just came back in stock at Costco...so he handed over his Disney Visa and WOO HOO!!! This is it http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
I bought some inexpensive fabric at Walmart to practice on, some patterns, and some stick pins. DD19 said we should start with something easy, and work our way into dresses for DD6. What's the best way for a new sewer to begin learning? Should I start with pillows and pj pants, or store bought patterns, or You Can Make This patterns? Ideally, I'm looking to make custom Disney outfits for DD6 for our free dining trip.

Ohh I say stick to CarlaC's patterns on YCMT....Try out the East Fit pants...super cool, super easy!!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

There's a new CarlaC pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com! It's called the Sophie Tunic. I made Tessa 2 shirts out of it and it's a really easy one! I'm a slow sewer and I made the first shirt in 2 hours and the 2nd shirt in a little under 1 1/2 hours.

This is the cap sleeve version:

The fabric is from a sheet set that I bought a while back.

I designed and digitized the embroidery on the neckline myself! I'm hoping to open up an etsy shop for my digitized embroidery soon.

Here's the long sleeved version of the Sophie Tunic.

The fabric is by Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom fabric. Her fabric is really vibrant and fun!

Of course I have to post a flying Tessa picture!

Sorry for the drive-by posts today. I hope to try and catch up a little tomorrow! But, I'm also working on updating my trip report. It's been WAY too long since I updated!

love, love, love the fabrics; your DD looks so cute- and that collar is absolutely awesome!

I actually did not use a pattern.... just a modified bodice pattern cut to the sides...
Lori

Bummer... if you decide to write a pattern for it, can I be first in line?

Here are my tunic tops from Carla C and some Mother's Day pics! This is a wonderful pattern and I know, I will be making lots of these!!!

The fabric was wonderful to work with. It was from Jennifer Paganelli's "Flower Power" collection. Click here to see

Oh, so so cute- love the pics!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

There's a new CarlaC pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com! It's called the Sophie Tunic. I made Tessa 2 shirts out of it and it's a really easy one! I'm a slow sewer and I made the first shirt in 2 hours and the 2nd shirt in a little under 1 1/2 hours.

This is the cap sleeve version:

The fabric is from a sheet set that I bought a while back.

I designed and digitized the embroidery on the neckline myself! I'm hoping to open up an etsy shop for my digitized embroidery soon.

Here's the long sleeved version of the Sophie Tunic.

The fabric is by Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom fabric. Her fabric is really vibrant and fun!

Of course I have to post a flying Tessa picture!

Sorry for the drive-by posts today. I hope to try and catch up a little tomorrow! But, I'm also working on updating my trip report. It's been WAY too long since I updated!

I think that pattern is going to be awesome! That is going to be next on my collection. I think that will be our airplane attire w/leggings. I love love love all of the tunics, but especially the first one Heather had of Tessa. And those fabrics are Fabulous!

 

[sohappy]

Great job on all the new stuff guys! Too many great things- again, i am very thankful for my boys! I am going crazy with all the t-shirts I want to do for them for our trip. If I had a girl, you guys would tempt me to go every more crazy! They might have to change 5 times a day!

Baby Wearing
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my hotsling. Cooper is 4 now, so we don't use it. But we used it soooo much until he was 1. With the exception of Disney, he has probably be in a stroller less than 5 times! The sling was such a miracle when he was a baby. He had terrible reflux and wanted to be held all the time. I could put him in the sling, he wouldn't puke, and most times, he would go right to sleep. I loved when he was teeny, he would be totally covered up and germy people wouldn't try to touch him. Most people thought it was a purse and were surprised to find out there was a baby inside. It was also super easy to take a sleeping baby in the hotsling, and a 2.5 year old grocery shopping. It was easier than taking them now!!

 

[Karenj2]

OK, the pics are terrible, but here's the Cinderella sundress I just made for DD

it's wrinkled because she insisted on wearing it to the mothers day brunch before I could get a pic. You can't tell, but it's a swiss dot over a cotton lining. The peplums are organza.

I LOVE that dress! You ALL have so much talent! (Did that come from a pattern?

 

[emcreative]

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!!

Wow another new pattern from Carla C!!!! Woo Hoo!!! All the little girls look GREAT!!!! ADORABLE!!!

Jojo looks great in her dresses too!!!!

QUestion for you guys - do you have to iron these clothes each time you wash them? Much of the material is cotton, right?

 

[revrob]

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

That is AMAZING! GREAT job!

 

[billwendy]

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

WOW!!!!!!

 

[KARAJ]

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

Incredible
Soooooooo were you serious about if somone wanted a pattern?? Because I could see you getting taken up on that!!

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

Soooooooooooooooooooo cute! I'm going to have to stop reading this thread because I've only been reading a few days, and I want to try EVERYTHING!!

 

[emcreative]

Incredible
Soooooooo were you serious about if somone wanted a pattern?? Because I could see you getting taken up on that!!

Oh shucks thanks gals.

And yes, I'd be happy to try to make patterns. So far that's the most fun part (placing all the freaking rhinestuds is a lady dog!)

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Wendy- yes, if I use cotton I have to iron all the outfits I make Megan.
If I make a summer outfit our of searsucker than no, I dont iron

By the way- Toadstool- here is my new foot- I went and bought it the other day. I used it today for the first time. While it's supposed to be geared towards quilters, I tried it out on CarlaC's Aline- so lots of curves.

I paid $16.75 for mine, but I just found it on sewingmachineplus.com for $11.95
You can use the guide at 1/4" or shift your needle to the left to where it fits in the little hole and it does 5/8"
I really liked that I knew my accuracy was perfect as long as my fabric touched the guide.
I have found that what kind of thread you use can alter your measurement ever so slightly.
I'm very eager to put this to work on my quilt projects, I have a king size quilt to start this summer or fall that has log cabin, courthouse step and greek-snail trail blocks that require absolute accuracy in order to fit together correctly and this little foot will be a great help.
My only issue is that my eyesight at night isn't the best and the guide is black- I wish the guide was white or something brighter in color...


QUESTION_
If I am doing an A-line swing top (should fall below hip) should I do a straight short or a bloomer type short? I was thinking of running some elastic thru about 1.5" from the hem line?


Megan came down with a fever today, which might explain all the meltdowns we have been dealing with for the last few days. Temp was 101.5, I took her to Doc, just in case, the quick strip test for strep came back negative, but culture will come back tomorrow. Dr says odds are its just a virus at this point- wash my hands and if I have to kiss her, only on the top of her head!!! Do you have any idea how hard that is!!!!

 

[mommyof3princess]

Oh my word you all have been busy. Fantastic jobs everyone. . I just love looking at all the pictures...It brightens my day ever so much.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I LOVE that dress! You ALL have so much talent! (Did that come from a pattern?

oh, thanks - especially since I don't have near the talent of a lot of the gifted ladies-and Tom. Yes, I modified a McCalls pattern, changed the fabrics, made it sleeveless and shortened it to get the below knee length I wanted.

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

Wow! That looks awesome! You'll have to do a tutorial, b/c I so have to learn that.

 

[waltfans5]

Well, I finished one design and got it on the shirt!

The bottom looks a bit "off" but the shirt wasn't completely flat, so it's actually shirt wrinkles and not a wonky design.

For my first effort, the fact it wasn't disgraceful is a bonus!

I thinking of adding ribbons to the tutu and the straps on the shirt, we'll see! When it's all done I'll have my ballerina pose again!

Wow! You did a great job. It looks like something you would find in their giftshop. Did you use different size rhinestones? If so did you have to glue on each one? Can't wait to see the whole thing together.