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

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Wow Heather! Oprah!?! We're not worthy of your presence.

I have the same problem with shirring and a drop in bobbin. The elastic thread either doesn't feed up, or the bobbing unwinds in the carriage.
I have and older machine with the bobbin in the lower casing that you put in. It works great with that machine.

Here is Leighanna in her Sophie tunic:

I made it a size bigger thinking she would wear it over a bathing suit. I am going to go down a size or two. It is very gerously sized. It is a very easy pattern, and works up fast once you get the pattern printed and cut out!

 

[karebear1]

So I wasn't loving the Garanimals tank tops having ruffles, I mean that kind of gets in the way of applique, KWIM? But then I sewed ribbon around the ruffles and I love it!

I love this Jeanne! Just that little bit of ribbon and it really makes the outfit! You have a good eye!

This has got to be our fastest moving thread yet. Teresa moved us on 4/8 and at this rate we'll be on Part 14 by tomorrow...and Teresa is on vacation. Heather- can you move us while she's gone????

Heather will ALWAYS be here for us babe!

And here is the 50's Primetime "dress" I "made" last night. Of course it's all done on my computer in photoshop. It uses the "Sweetheart Dress" pattern by Pretty Baby Boutique at youcanmakethis.com

I actually think it would be cuter with a yellow or pink dot dress and the same main color sash and zigzag trim, though, but all I could find in a photo of a dress with that pattern that was close to what I had in my head was a picture of the black dot. I'm not sure about the eyelet on the apron. My respect to the original sewer of the dress, I thought it would be okay to use it for illustration purposes since I made it just for fun and it's from a pattern that's readily available

Here's a larger copy of the apron logo I designed, a copy of the sign for the restaurant but with the name in the place of the clock:

So what do y'all think? How could something like this be improved? I feel like it's "missing something." (Of course it will probably be 3 years or so before I could actually attempt sewing it, lol!) Like maybe instead of the name on the apron in the logo, it should be sewn on a patch up top like a name badge for a waitress.

This is absolutely adorable..... just another exapmle of why my DD needs to ahve a 2nd chil and it needs to be a loittle girl. henry would not look cute in this at all!

Biggest Loser Finale is on tonight! Who's watching with me and who are you rootin' for??? I want Tara to win! She has been so consistant this whole season. I'm also interested to see how Joelle and her other half have faired through this whole thing. I wonder if their friendship has totally fallen by the wayside or if they've been able to patch things up??

 

[MouseTriper]

How to plan a trip to Disney (according to my 9 year old):

Supplies:
Lots of $
plane tickets
kids
something to celebrate

Step 1: Choose how long you are staying. I would say about 9 days. If this is your first time, you may want to stay a week.

Step 2: Choose your resort. My favorite is Pop Century.

Step 3: Buy your Key to the World card. This is you r room key, but it also lets you into the park. We suggest adding the Water Parks and More, too.

Step 4: Pack. Make sure you have enough clothes and money.

Step 5: Wait. We know its hard.

Step 6: Have fun in Disney World!

Step 7: Start planning your next trip.

How sweet!!!!!!!!!!

Wow Heather! Oprah!?! We're not worthy of your presence.

I have the same problem with shirring and a drop in bobbin. The elastic thread either doesn't feed up, or the bobbing unwinds in the carriage.
I have and older machine with the bobbin in the lower casing that you put in. It works great with that machine.

Here is Leighanna in her Sophie tunic:

I made it a size bigger thinking she would wear it over a bathing suit. I am going to go down a size or two. It is very gerously sized. It is a very easy pattern, and works up fast once you get the pattern printed and cut out!

Awww that turned out adorable, just like your DD!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I love this Jeanne! Just that little bit of ribbon and it really makes the outfit! You have a good eye!




Heather will ALWAYS be here for us babe!




This is absolutely adorable..... just another exapmle of why my DD needs to ahve a 2nd chil and it needs to be a loittle girl. henry would not look cute in this at all!

Biggest Loser Finale is on tonight! Who's watching with me and who are you rootin' for??? I want Tara to win! She has been so consistant this whole season. I'm also interested to see how Joelle and her other half have faired through this whole thing. I wonder if their friendship has totally fallen by the wayside or if they've been able to patch things up??

Ill be watching tonight too!
Although I also like Fringe!
A word on Nerds....Im married to one and you know what- they make GREAT money.....all the better to buy more fabric and go to WDW with! LOL!!!
He loves WDW, Star Trek especially, but Star Wars too, and the whole Hobbit thing. He owns an Xbox- which I bought for him, although we stopped using it after baby was here.
He used to drive a Viper- and if we shared that with people nobody believed him (I guess you're supposed to look "cool" to drive one)
My Mother didn't want me to date him- I think she wanted more of the Miami Vice look or something.
But he's the best choice I've ever made.....even if he is a little clueless about how to be romantic or say....celebrate Mother's Day.
He calls himself a Nerd and so do I- I emphasize he's MY nerd!!

Im curious- why does everyone like the comic book cardboard? I get my cardboard from my local quilt shop and like those. But I store them in a closet, versus a book shelf.....


I got my reflexology appt done, and made a massage/reflex appointment for Saturday while DH is at the birthday party with Megan.

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

I am in LOVE with that 50s PTC dress!!! One of my fave restaurants at WDW!!

How awesome about Oprah!! I'll have to try to catch it tonight!

 

[Adi12982]

HELP PLEASE. . .

I need 4 embroidery applique designs, ASAP,my brother and his DiFi (and DH and I) are going on a short trip (before the baby comes) next week and we leave Dunday, I bought shirts and fabric, but now I need the designs. . . I need:

Eeyore
Tigger
Donald
and Stitch

I saw good ones for Donald and maybe stitch on stitchontime. . . but no regular Tigger (only a cutie) and no Eeyore. . . since Heather hasn't opened her etsy store yet - I need your help - where can I get the others, does anyone know who has a good site with Disney Applique Designs that stitch well??

ALSO -

I have a question about fonts (especially for those of you with a singer futura) - If I bought a font, how would I put it into the program so I could make words with it, or do I have to paste in one letter at a time?? THANKS!

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

OK, I posted on the tutu thread, but I thought I'd post my latest project here, too. I'm going to add ribbons, I think. This is about the closest I've come to "sewing" lately.

 

[eeyore3847]

ok... still sewing like crazy!!!!! here are some completed dresses and set I finshed today!!!

Lori

 

[mirandag819]

Okay I have too many ideas floating around in my head.....I'll pick up 1 fabric because it inspires me, but then can't find everything else I want for the rest of the outfit.

Here are some of the things I am looking for, if anyone has any idea where I might find them I would be very very greatful.

1. I found lots of black and white fabric I adored and want to make DD a dress for the Hollywood Brown Derby....has anyone ever seen Hollywood themed machine applique anywhere? (maybe a film strip or the little take 1 take 2 thingy-ma-bob, or even a camera). I was thinking of doing a star with either mickey's hand print in it, or just Hollywood across, but I would love something else to go with it.

2. I found this black and pink fabric with hearts and love written on it, and on stitch on time they have a siloutet (sp) of mickey and minnie kissing. I have seen finished dresses (there is a recent one on YCMT in the I made it section) with a pink fabric with the same siloutet (sp) of mickey and minnie kissing. Is this a very old print? anyone seen it recently? anyone know what it's name is so I can watch ebay?

3. This one is probably the easiest, but I haven't much luck online and I haven't had a ton of times while in Joann's to look through the books. Anyone know a good pattern for making the small rounded apron? I found some fabric with red, black, and white aprons and I have some minnie dot, I think I want to try a dress for Chef mickey's with it, but would love to make a little apron to wear on top.

Thanks for your help!!! I know the first 2 may be a long shot.

 

[danicaw]

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

Lori

Love the Bolt outfit! DS is having a Bolt b-day party soon and I sooo wish they had Bolt fabric out. Great job! Both outfits are super cute.

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This will be Kenzie's Epcot WS dress. I bought extra of all the fabric to make something for me to match, but I need some ideas. I have a lot of the peach and chinese woman fabrics, but only a little of the letter fabric I used on her ruffles.

I love this pattern! Great job. It will be fun for Epcot!

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:

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 all the new Sophie Tunics! And great embroidery design.... shout when you open your store!

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!

Great Job! That takes patience, and it turned out wonderful!

WOW! I haven't been on in so long and I have missed out! I wanted to post my little Rylie in her Sophie tunic:

This pattern is so cute and very easy! No gathering, elastic, zippers or buttons if you choose!

Love it! Already added the pattern to my wish list!

So I wasn't loving the Garanimals tank tops having ruffles, I mean that kind of gets in the way of applique, KWIM? But then I sewed ribbon around the ruffles and I love it!

What a great idea! No more walking away from ruffled stuff!
How creative!

Ok, this thread has been moving soo fast lately! Its hard to keep up!
I was just given a belated Chirstmas present... and big gift card to JoAnn! I am soo excited. I have the e-card and am waiting for the real card to come in the mail. Then its off to JoAnn with a list of fabrics and things.
I feel spoiled

 

[danicaw]

ok... still sewing like crazy!!!!! here are some completed dresses and set I finshed today!!!

Lori

Wow! You have been busy!
I love the ruffle trim on this one....
how do you finish the edges of the fabric on that? serge or rolled hem?
Really cute!
Everything is really cute! When do you sleep girl?

 

[eeyore3847]

Love the Bolt outfit! DS is having a Bolt b-day party soon and I sooo wish they had Bolt fabric out. Great job! Both outfits are super cute.

I am planning on making a boys set very soon...... my nicholas loves bolt too!!

Lori

 

[Adi12982]

ok... still sewing like crazy!!!!! here are some completed dresses and set I finshed today!!!

Lori

I always love your outfits!! I especially enjoy the beach themed one this time, so relaxing!

 

[eeyore3847]

Wow! You have been busy!
I love the ruffle trim on this one....
how do you finish the edges of the fabric on that? serge or rolled hem?
Really cute!
Everything is really cute! When do you sleep girl?

heck I do not think I sleep lately.. I have 2 planned to start on tonight. lol

on the ruffle trim I roll the hems......

I always love your outfits!! I especially enjoy the beach themed one this time, so relaxing!

Thank you..... I have been sewing and listing like crazy .... I like the tropical one too... I bought way too much of that fabric! lol

Lori

 

[jham]

More cute outfits Lori!

How to plan a trip to Disney (according to my 9 year old):

Supplies:
Lots of $
plane tickets
kids
something to celebrate

Step 1: Choose how long you are staying. I would say about 9 days. If this is your first time, you may want to stay a week.

Step 2: Choose your resort. My favorite is Pop Century.

Step 3: Buy your Key to the World card. This is you r room key, but it also lets you into the park. We suggest adding the Water Parks and More, too.

Step 4: Pack. Make sure you have enough clothes and money.

Step 5: Wait. We know its hard.

Step 6: Have fun in Disney World!

Step 7: Start planning your next trip.

That's so cute! I should ask my kids for their advice!

OK, I posted on the tutu thread, but I thought I'd post my latest project here, too. I'm going to add ribbons, I think. This is about the closest I've come to "sewing" lately.

very pretty!

 

[jham]

HELP PLEASE. . .

I need 4 embroidery applique designs, ASAP,my brother and his DiFi (and DH and I) are going on a short trip (before the baby comes) next week and we leave Dunday, I bought shirts and fabric, but now I need the designs. . . I need:

Eeyore
Tigger
Donald
and Stitch

I saw good ones for Donald and maybe stitch on stitchontime. . . but no regular Tigger (only a cutie) and no Eeyore. . . since Heather hasn't opened her etsy store yet - I need your help - where can I get the others, does anyone know who has a good site with Disney Applique Designs that stitch well??

ALSO -

I have a question about fonts (especially for those of you with a singer futura) - If I bought a font, how would I put it into the program so I could make words with it, or do I have to paste in one letter at a time?? THANKS!

If you ever figure out the answer to the font thing, let me know! It's been driving me crazy! I have a Futura and I bought some really cute fonts and I don't know how to use them. I'm not patient enough to do one letter at at time! I have autopunch, would that help????

 

[danicaw]

I offered to sew for someone else.... bad idea

Every holiday my MIL takes Santa pics with all the grandkids.....
Meaning she and FIL dress up like Mrs and Mr. Klaus and we go to a photography studio and they have pictures taken. Its a big thing to them and the costumes they have are really nice.. and yes... FIL is just the right size to pull off a great Santa

In addition they buy all the kids matching outfits. This gets more difficult each year. We now have 4 girls and 1 boy. Girls ages 7, 5, 3 and 2 and boy age 6. So finding matching or coordinating clothes is hard for the large size range is difficult and then finding something that matches for the boy (my ds) makes it all harder. Last year she spent about $45 per dress and had to buy an extra to make sure the sizes would be covered - she bought online which seems to be the only way we can get sizes.
So this weekend we were all together and DD wore the wrap dress I made... so when MIL commented that the dress was cute I said I would be willing to make the Christmas dresses this year if we could agree on a YCMT pattern.
MIL was thrilled and said she would pay for the patterns and fabric etc. But SIL was a total stick in the mud.... now she is also my best friend so its not like we don't get along... just we have different styles. I was really thinking the precious dress would be great! lots of options and age appropriate for all the girls... but SIL only said... I prefer a v-neck or square neckline - ok?
So after a long time of looking at patterns and watching her unimpressed expressions... I gave up. And we decided that we would just get dresses at Costco this year and be done with it. I will make DS a vest and tie to match the girls.

Ugh. I tried... On the one hand it saves me a bunch of time, but she told me that her girls don't like the Jona Micheal dresses costco has each year. So am not sure why it ended this way.
But, it really has me afraid to sew for others.... silly I know.
I needed to vent a bit. Thanks for letting me

 

[revrob]

HELP PLEASE. . .

I need 4 embroidery applique designs, ASAP,my brother and his DiFi (and DH and I) are going on a short trip (before the baby comes) next week and we leave Dunday, I bought shirts and fabric, but now I need the designs. . . I need:

Eeyore
Tigger
Donald
and Stitch

I saw good ones for Donald and maybe stitch on stitchontime. . . but no regular Tigger (only a cutie) and no Eeyore. . . since Heather hasn't opened her etsy store yet - I need your help - where can I get the others, does anyone know who has a good site with Disney Applique Designs that stitch well??

ALSO -

I have a question about fonts (especially for those of you with a singer futura) - If I bought a font, how would I put it into the program so I could make words with it, or do I have to paste in one letter at a time?? THANKS!

Stitch on time is my go to most of the time. Have you tried etsy? There are several designers that list there.

As far as fonts on the futura goes, you open one design, and then click the "add" (upper left) button and add each additional letter. You have to add them one at a time and then move them around where you want them. that is the only way to do it if you don't have digitizing software.

ok... still sewing like crazy!!!!! here are some completed dresses and set I finshed today!!!

Lori

CUTE!

Okay I have too many ideas floating around in my head.....I'll pick up 1 fabric because it inspires me, but then can't find everything else I want for the rest of the outfit.

Here are some of the things I am looking for, if anyone has any idea where I might find them I would be very very greatful.

1. I found lots of black and white fabric I adored and want to make DD a dress for the Hollywood Brown Derby....has anyone ever seen Hollywood themed machine applique anywhere? (maybe a film strip or the little take 1 take 2 thingy-ma-bob, or even a camera). I was thinking of doing a star with either mickey's hand print in it, or just Hollywood across, but I would love something else to go with it.

2. I found this black and pink fabric with hearts and love written on it, and on stitch on time they have a siloutet (sp) of mickey and minnie kissing. I have seen finished dresses (there is a recent one on YCMT in the I made it section) with a pink fabric with the same siloutet (sp) of mickey and minnie kissing. Is this a very old print? anyone seen it recently? anyone know what it's name is so I can watch ebay?

3. This one is probably the easiest, but I haven't much luck online and I haven't had a ton of times while in Joann's to look through the books. Anyone know a good pattern for making the small rounded apron? I found some fabric with red, black, and white aprons and I have some minnie dot, I think I want to try a dress for Chef mickey's with it, but would love to make a little apron to wear on top.

Thanks for your help!!! I know the first 2 may be a long shot.

1. Have you tried www.stitchontime.com or etsy?

3. Carla C's Precious Dress pattern has an optional apron pattern. I don't remember if it's rounded or not, but you could just round the bottom corners.

 

[kstgelais4]

I used the Bjorns with dd, and hated, hated it..I hated it, and she hated it so that didn't last! With ds, I discovered the babywearer website and that started a new addiction - baby slings/wraps and also diaper bags! LOL I love my babyhawk, and also Kozy! I recognized the "lisa" from your pictures!

Yep! That is Lisa! She's my fave

Does anyone else have "Where is my Hairbush?" stuck in their heads now?

Just me?

I would love a party like that, for me!

I do! LOL! Agreed That party looked great!

Is that a BB slen or something like that? I have a BB slen.. I think that is what it is. I have the pink one. I didn't use it that much. My DD didn't like it. I am keeping it though. It is so yummy and soft! I loved the babywearer forums.

It's a Didy wrap. Lisa actually. That's haw I feel about this wrap. I will never get rid of it!

I WAS JUST ON OPRAH!!!!

If you have been reading my TR, you'll know that there was a mystery family by the teacups when we were there. There was a camera crew following them around and it was very curious.

Well, I was just watching Oprah and she had the wife of Randy Pausch, the guy that gave "The Last Lecture" before he died of pancreatic cancer last July.

The wife said that Randy loved Disney World and that they just took a trip there where they dedicated a plaque to her husband, by the TEACUPS! They showed this picture:

When I looked at the picture really close, I saw a white blob and a pink blob walking. That's MY MOM and ME!!

I WAS ON OPRAH!!!!

That's awesome!!!! So glad to "know" you!!!!

For those of you with shirring issues, here is my story. The first time I tried shirring, with my original machine, I think it was maybe a cheap old singer? It was soooooo easy, nothing to it! It shirred up like magic! Then that machine broke and I got my drop-in brother and I have not been able to shir since. I have tried and tried and I steam and heat and wind to no avail. I will have to try again on my mom's 50 year old singer because it has the other type of bobbin.

I have the same problem! I just replaced my older machine, and it shirred so easily. I wish I could have it back


I love all of the Sophie Tunic. Great job ladies (and Tom)!!

 

[twob4him]

Heather - Can I have your autograph?????



Lori - The rest of us sew one or two things a week ( or a month), but I think you are sewing one or two an hour!!!!