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

[mom2prettyprincess]

Simplicity has a Cinderella pattern:

It's number 2817


S5832 (size 3-8) ariel, snow white, cinderella
Simplicity 9383 (sizes 3-8)

This is the real deal- I bought this planning to do for halloween- but then DD wanted to be Pooh- and i saw it at a second hand shop for $3- so I skipped the dress- I think HeatherSue did this pattern and found the bodice low.
i also have this one- Simplicity

Ok so here's my question what is the difference between the 2 patterns? Remember I am not a whiz sewer like all of you ladies, so being able to tell the difference in the pattern is like looking for a needle in haystack for me!

I found them both on for a good price and one is ending in 6 hours and I have to go to work in 45 mins...so should I just bid on on it with hopes of winning it and then resell the one I don't use? Help!

Did we ever find anything out about this fabric? Was looking through my photo bucket and found the picture...Just curious?

I still have some of this fabric left if anyone is interested.

 

[minnie2]

Hi Shannon....I just checked out that website you mentioned with the digitized patterns......I nearly fainted. She's got absolutely everything I NEED and am getting ready to do by hand (not nearly as nice I might add). Problem is I have no embroidery machine. Arggggggggggggggggggggg I really must push and ask for it for my birthday this month. I want to be able to do 5x7 at least. Here is my big question....when you do machine applique, who cuts out the fabric pieces and does the machine stop so you can change thread colors? I haven't a clue how it all works???

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OK I will have to check into mailing myself the clothes...problem is I am staying at Windsor Hills...I wonder if I can ship it to the house there?


More cute outfits posted today...you all are sooo inspiring!


I have just started my cased Epcot outfits....I made a simply sweet with long ties! Stacey do you remember sending me this fabric????? I am finally using it!!!! I need to make easy fit pants still but here's what I have so far......

So I gotta get off this computer and finish preparing for Sarah's Birthday party! Here's the birthday girl....

Have a great day everyone...I will post to my blog....gotta catch up there later anyways!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sarah!
Love the new outfit!

I have to tell you guys that I have had the "Disney" bug lately! We were there in September for free dining and I am desperate to go again! We have another trip scheduled where we are taking all of my DH's family with us next April and that will be my next trip. But I really want to go right now! I think I have gotten the "itch" (like I don't already have an itch anyway, this just makes it worse) b/c my parents have decided since I planned our trip two years ago to "pimp" me out to their friends that are going and I've planned two of their friends trips in the last month and one of my friends from high school for them. One of my parents friends (who I know very well and they trust me) even gave me their credit card and had me do everything for them when it came to booking it! So maybe planning the trips has given me the really strong desire to book a trip but right now I'm resisting! I would love to go for free dining again but Lilly needs two naps everyday and she is one of those kids that needs to be in her bed so I don't want to mess her up so we'll skip it this year and wait till she's 18 months (and hopefully down to just one nap) and just go next April.

Just curious, how far in advance do you think I can work on clothes for next year? Is it too early to start? I am wanting to do some more detailed outfits than I did for our last trip (couldn't manage it w/ being pregnant and having Lilly right before we went). So my thought is to try and do the appliques on the fabric now and as time gets closer and I know the sizes of all going to cut it out and "make" the outfits then. Does that sound like it will work? My nephew is the oldest going and he is 7, will just have turned 8 when we go so I am thinking of doing some appliques on t-shirts for him now too since I figure I can buy a size 9 or 10 and they will fit him. I just want to have all of the outfits done that I "see" in my head and not be rushed! And since I'll be sewing for my three girls, my DH's brother's daughter and son, and my DH's sister's new baby (don't know if it's a girl or boy yet) I am feeling the need to get moving since I'll need 6 outfits for everyday!

Another question for you guys too. I'm on a roll today with them! I am really curious about the embroidery machines that some of you have. I really don't understand how you use them, so if someone who has one could give a little brief "tutorial" on their use I would appreciate it! I understand how they work when you are just using "thread" to make the picture or letter but how does it work when you have them outline your different fabric on an applique? My "by hand" appliques are decent (not nearly as good as some of you on here who are such experts!) but I love the perfection available with the machines so I am thinking I would love to buy one but I have a small budget available so I can't get too crazy expensive. Any recommendations on which machine I should get and how much they cost? And I know from what some of you have said that you have to buy bigger hoop sizes than what comes with most of the machines. Where do you get those and how much are they? I am so sorry if that seems like a ton of questions!

I hear you on the itch! I say if you really want to go for it make simple applique in a bigger size or even a skirt in a bigger size but maybe don't add the elastic until closer to when you leave.

As for as the embroidery machine. I have a small 4x4 one and I haven't done an applique yet but I ahve done reg embroidery and i was stunned at how easy it is! All I do is pick my design assuming it is one of my built in Disney ones of course! LOL then I have a chart as to what colors ad in what order I rethread the machine. I put the material in my hoop thread it with the 1st clor and the machine stops when I need to change the color.

Now that is cute! Is it a heavier weight fabric? I used a lightweight cotton cars fabric. Maybe it's the pattern on the fabric that makes mine look like pajamas. I really like the footballs. I'll have to scour Joanns for some better fabric.

Thank you. Actually it is a really light weight cord. I really believe it is the style material that ay make it look more pj ish and the age of the kid. I have made the same thing for my son and my nephew but since my nephew is almost 2 he can wear it as an outfit but for my son i see pj's.

 

[teresajoy]

Thank you! Can someone PM me with the best place to buy it? I have found it several places.

Also, I accidentally got the Dainty Designs peasant last night instead of Carla's. Has anyone put this one together? Is it as straightforward as Carla's stuff or should I fork out another $10?

TIA!

I tried the Dainty Designs one before I had Carla's and I really did not like it at all. For Lydia, the armholes ened up being too tight and for some reason, it just doesn't go together perfectly like Carla's does! I say buy Carla's, or beg Kim to let you exchange it for the "right" one!

OK I will have to check into mailing myself the clothes...problem is I am staying at Windsor Hills...I wonder if I can ship it to the house there?

So I gotta get off this computer and finish preparing for Sarah's Birthday party! Here's the birthday girl....

I am hoping to fit all our stuff into two check ins, 5 carryons and 5 personal bags. Problem is, I just realized that we don't really have any carryon sized luggage! We have flown Southwest in the past and I didn't have to worry about our luggage! (I love Southwest!) But, now I realize I really need to take advantage of the full size carryons!

SARAH!!! Heather and I couldn't think of her name the other day! How old is she? She looks so pretty.

Ok so here's my question what is the difference between the 2 patterns? Remember I am not a whiz sewer like all of you ladies, so being able to tell the difference in the pattern is like looking for a needle in haystack for me!

I found them both on for a good price and one is ending in 6 hours and I have to go to work in 45 mins...so should I just bid on on it with hopes of winning it and then resell the one I don't use? Help!

Did we ever find anything out about this fabric? Was looking through my photo bucket and found the picture...Just curious?

I still have some of this fabric left if anyone is interested.

The sleeves are different on the one with just Cinderella. It is more the "authentic" Cinderella patern. And, that one has a special piece in the front of the skirt to make it fuller. I don't remember what it is called, but you can kind of see it in the pictures. They are both very pretty though.

I posted pictures in the Photobucket account with the line drawings for both patterns and you can see better how they are different.

 

[froggy33]

That gives me hope! Doesn't the thin material get pushed down into the feed dogs? I know when I sew thin knits that is what happens so I have taken to adding the stuff I use for appliques and then taking it off..

froggy33- Great dress! LOVE the Petti!

Thanks! I haven't had any problems really with the chiffon. Like Teresa mentioned, if you have dry hands it is easy to "catch" them on the chiffon, but not a real problem for me anyways (even when my hands were dry). I find the chiffon is easy to use, I hardly pinned anything when making the petti. I think the only thing I would do differently is make each tier a little longer in width so that it is just a bit fluffier. I did try it on Kenzie this morning and it is plenty long enough and big enough in the waist that it will probably fit her for a few more years!!

Also~ I was searching online last night for nylon chiffon since there was so much petti talk and I found this website that had it for $2.25/yard. Not sure if that is reasonable but thought I would let you all know.

http://www.magicmakers.com/retail/fabric/chiffon.html

I get all my chiffon from http://www.afc-express.com. It's pretty soft and only $1.54 a yard plus they have a lot of colors. I also just ordered some red chiffon with little white dots (thought it may work for minnie stuff) and some white with gold stars. I'll see how well this will work for pettis and let you know. Shipping seemed a bit much - $17 for a $40 purchase - so this other site may work out better if cheaper shipping.

Great job on the feliz.....and the petti! Oh my!! I just adore it!!!

Thanks! I was really pleased with both. And I just LOVE the Feliz pattern! It went together so easily (at least with the Trillium sew along!) I am going to make her another one for the cruise we are going on!

I love the itty bitty feliz!!! The eyelet is so pretty and the applique looks wonderful! The petti turned out so pretty, too!

I loved the eyelet. Of course white anything on a 9 month old only stays white so long!!

Again the only problem I had with the Feliz was the straps. But after looking at others on here, I think they are right. For my next one I think I may try to make the overall dress just a teeny bit smaller and shorten the straps. I think that may help.

 

[teresajoy]

Here are the drawings of the patterns:
Simplicity 9383 OOP

On Lydia with the moified neckline. I can't imagine how low this would have been with the neckline the way the pattern was! This is without a petti.

(She looks so young here!)


and this is Simplicity 2817, that is currently available:

 

[livndisney]

HI Miss teresajoy!!!!!!!!!


Love, Morgan

 

[livndisney]

super secret tip about making petti's............







WALMART!!!!!!!

I know it is hard to believe-but on TWO different occasions I have found wonderful chiffon for about 1.00 a yard

 

[t-beri]

I have been looking for an asian inspired top for the longest and HOW cute is this one????

found it at modkidboutique.com

I have some red chinese kitten fabric just waiting to be sewn up!! Of course, I really don't need to buy a new pattern....

 

[phins_jazy]

super secret tip about making petti's............







WALMART!!!!!!!

I know it is hard to believe-but on TWO different occasions I have found wonderful chiffon for about 1.00 a yard

I never would have guessed walmart! I'll check this afternoon. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Clutterbug]

Nice to hear your story and I'm glad you didn't let those sewing maching nightmares get the best of you! I especially love the dress for your older daughter. I'm always looking for ideas for tweens. Glad you joined us!

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I think I do remember seeing this before, but I just noticed the ribbon detail on the top of the ruffles - that is such a nice touch!

my first try at embroidery...

I think you are doing fine. Applique takes a bit to get used to, especially with knits. Keep trying!

OMGosh! Thank you for reminding me! I just use the regular foot but have been meaning to look for an applique foot for ages now!

I don't think the foot you use had anything to do with it (I have no gaps) although I assume it is alot easier to see if you use an applique foot. I seem to do a lot of blind guessing!

Practice really makes perfect with the curves and applique in general.

I cannot believe that you have been doing all those fabulous appliques with a regular foot. You amaze me!

Have had a lot of things going on.... so sorry I have been absent from the board... I am back and trying to be more productive everywhere...
here is a new alice set I completed....

Lori

Wow, the teapot fabric on the back just makes the whole outfit!

Thanks for looking!

Those are darling! I love the itty bitty petti!!

[And for "Super Froggy Girl!"

The wish shirts are great, but that Supe Froggy Girl shirt just takes the cake! You rock Tracie!!

Georgia is getting so big! Love the top and the model!

 

[HeatherSue]

Hi Shannon....I just checked out that website you mentioned with the digitized patterns......I nearly fainted. She's got absolutely everything I NEED and am getting ready to do by hand (not nearly as nice I might add). Problem is I have no embroidery machine. Arggggggggggggggggggggg I really must push and ask for it for my birthday this month. I want to be able to do 5x7 at least. Here is my big question....when you do machine applique, who cuts out the fabric pieces and does the machine stop so you can change thread colors? I haven't a clue how it all works???

OK I will have to check into mailing myself the clothes...problem is I am staying at Windsor Hills...I wonder if I can ship it to the house there?

The only problem I can think of with having it shipped to a rental house is that someone else may be staying there right before you. Also, there might not be anyone there and the package could sit outside.

There is a great video on www.swakembroidery.com that shows how an applique works on an embroidery machine. I didn't understand how it worked until I watched it!
http://swakembroidery.com/swak-101.htm#
I also love how you can hear her kids yelling in the background! :rofl2:
I rarely use any other size besides my 5x7 hoop (mine is 6x8, but close enough). I have a 4x4 and I have a mega hoop, which is 5x14. I use the 4x4every once in a while and I've NEVER used the mega hoop!

I love the friends around the world fabric with the minnie dots and the minnie heads appliques!! Too cute!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SARAH!!!!

Another question for you guys too. I'm on a roll today with them! I am really curious about the embroidery machines that some of you have. I really don't understand how you use them, so if someone who has one could give a little brief "tutorial" on their use I would appreciate it! I understand how they work when you are just using "thread" to make the picture or letter but how does it work when you have them outline your different fabric on an applique? My "by hand" appliques are decent (not nearly as good as some of you on here who are such experts!) but I love the perfection available with the machines so I am thinking I would love to buy one but I have a small budget available so I can't get too crazy expensive. Any recommendations on which machine I should get and how much they cost? And I know from what some of you have said that you have to buy bigger hoop sizes than what comes with most of the machines. Where do you get those and how much are they? I am so sorry if that seems like a ton of questions!

I just posted a link above to a video tutorial on machine applique.

I love my Viking Designer 1 for embroidery and applique. You might be able to find a good deal on ebay!

Did we ever find anything out about this fabric? Was looking through my photo bucket and found the picture...Just curious?

I still have some of this fabric left if anyone is interested.

No, I don't think we ever tracked down that fabric.

AAAAHHHHH!!!!! FREAKY SWIRLY FACE!!!!!

I have been looking for an asian inspired top for the longest and HOW cute is this one????

found it at modkidboutique.com

I have some red chinese kitten fabric just waiting to be sewn up!! Of course, I really don't need to buy a new pattern....

Very cute! That's how cute!!

 

[MegaWoman]

Hey everyone, I've been missing all of you, and I've fallen WAY behind on this thread. I've been missing sewing, and I need to get back into it. My sewing room is no where near being complete (right now it's just a junk room), I need a way to motivate myself (and DH) to clean up and finish the sewing room! The weather's been awful, and I've been really sick for over a month now. We really need to clean out the garage, set up the outdoor funiture on the deck, then we'll be ready to enjoy the outdoors, as soon as the weather warms up.

I'm always impressed with all of your creations! I'm going to try and catch up on this thread to get inspired and motivated.

Stephanie

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Love the pettis!

I love Tessa's precious dress! It is so pretty.

Very cute, and you made that bed???? Did you use some kind of pattern for it? I am thinking my dd's AG doll needs a bed!

The directions say to use large paper, like wrapping paper, to make the pattern with. What is the best type to work with on this, or do I really even need it? Thanks!

I usually buy pattern ease from Joann's, but I haven't been able to find any lately. I recently bought some swedish tracing paper, but haven't used it yet.

That's a beautiful dress for a beautiful girl!!

I think that looks great!

I love the Curious George skirt.

Would it kill them to pretend that they like each other, lol!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

The animals are so cute, and I love Megan's easter dress.

Hey guys. I have been going crazy, and I knew if anyone could help me it would be you guys. Does anyone know of an online seller that carries the michael miller dot fabric? I am looking ot get some minnie dot, and some of the white with black dot or black with white dot. I can't seem to find them in one place together.

Have you checked www.jcarolinecreative.com? They carry lots of the michael miller dot fabric.

I can finally share something! I lurk on here several times a day and you guys have really inspired me to take up sewing again. I introduced myself a few threads back, but had only made a few easy fit pants and have never posted pics. I don't have a little girl to sew for, but we are in the process of adopting through the foster care system, so hopefully I will before long. I have a very long wishlist of CarlaC's patterns on YCMT! I made a bowling shirt and easy fit pants for my DS9 for Easter and a rag quilt purse for DD12.
Thank you for letting me share and for inspiring me. And thank you, CarlaC for making such great patterns. I had gotten discouraged with commercial patterns when I tried to sew years ago, but you make it so easy. I do have to admit that I had to get my sister to help with the sleeves, but I think part of that was the material I used - it was a pain to work with.

That turned out really great!

She came with me to the fabric store and picked everything out. The lighter material has moose on it, which worked out well cause her DH is a hunter.

No idea how much you should charge, but I think that turned out great.

here is a little outfit that i made for my dd to wear to the easter egg hunt we went to. Someone had posted a cute little set of pink/white polka dot easy fit pants and a shirt with a flower on it. that was my inspiration! This was my 2nd attempt at an applique, thank you again Heather!!!! couldnt have done it with out your tutorial!

Very cute bunny outfit. Hope she had fun at the Easter Egg Hunt.

 

[twob4him]

I have to tell you guys that I have had the "Disney" bug lately! We were there in September for free dining and I am desperate to go again! We have another trip scheduled where we are taking all of my DH's family with us next April and that will be my next trip. But I really want to go right now! I think I have gotten the "itch" (like I don't already have an itch anyway, this just makes it worse) b/c my parents have decided since I planned our trip two years ago to "pimp" me out to their friends that are going and I've planned two of their friends trips in the last month and one of my friends from high school for them. One of my parents friends (who I know very well and they trust me) even gave me their credit card and had me do everything for them when it came to booking it! So maybe planning the trips has given me the really strong desire to book a trip but right now I'm resisting! I would love to go for free dining again but Lilly needs two naps everyday and she is one of those kids that needs to be in her bed so I don't want to mess her up so we'll skip it this year and wait till she's 18 months (and hopefully down to just one nap) and just go next April.

Just curious, how far in advance do you think I can work on clothes for next year? Is it too early to start? I am wanting to do some more detailed outfits than I did for our last trip (couldn't manage it w/ being pregnant and having Lilly right before we went). So my thought is to try and do the appliques on the fabric now and as time gets closer and I know the sizes of all going to cut it out and "make" the outfits then. Does that sound like it will work? My nephew is the oldest going and he is 7, will just have turned 8 when we go so I am thinking of doing some appliques on t-shirts for him now too since I figure I can buy a size 9 or 10 and they will fit him. I just want to have all of the outfits done that I "see" in my head and not be rushed! And since I'll be sewing for my three girls, my DH's brother's daughter and son, and my DH's sister's new baby (don't know if it's a girl or boy yet) I am feeling the need to get moving since I'll need 6 outfits for everyday!

Another question for you guys too. I'm on a roll today with them! I am really curious about the embroidery machines that some of you have. I really don't understand how you use them, so if someone who has one could give a little brief "tutorial" on their use I would appreciate it! I understand how they work when you are just using "thread" to make the picture or letter but how does it work when you have them outline your different fabric on an applique? My "by hand" appliques are decent (not nearly as good as some of you on here who are such experts!) but I love the perfection available with the machines so I am thinking I would love to buy one but I have a small budget available so I can't get too crazy expensive. Any recommendations on which machine I should get and how much they cost? And I know from what some of you have said that you have to buy bigger hoop sizes than what comes with most of the machines. Where do you get those and how much are they? I am so sorry if that seems like a ton of questions!

I am in the exact same boat....I am going in Nov and started the outfits a year in advance. I planned how many days and which parks then started getting ideas. Then I sketched everything out and figured out what I needed to buy. Then I shopped and began sewing in Feb. I have three girls but my friend and her two girls are meeting up with us for a day or two so I am doing matching group shirts. I only have a basic sewing machine....I got it when I got married the first time...it was probably $200 or $300 in 1992.....its a Kenmore and is nice for everyday sewing...I love it actually since I don't know any better....but I do not have a serger or embroidery machine. I just asked the same exact question about appliques!!!!! I understand hand-pieced appliques but how in the heck do you do it on a machine???? Who cuts the pieces and how do you change thread???? I haven't a clue???? And I need a machine...I gotta it bad! I really really want a baby lock.


ETA: Ohhh Heather just provided a link...so cool! Thanks Heather! That is absolutely amazing!!! It is like a partnership between you and the machine! I am in love.....


And thanks for the birthday wishes for Sarah!

Can you believe the vacuum just died and now Brooklyn has a 101 fever? Just figures! Now somehow I supposed to have a slumber party here tonight???? egads!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Have had a lot of things going on.... so sorry I have been absent from the board... I am back and trying to be more productive everywhere...
here is a new alice set I completed....

Lori

Very cute Alice set...

And I finally finished a pettiskirt. I haven't tried it on my daughter yet, but I think it looks really good. I think on my next one I am going to add just a bit of extra yardage on each tier to make it a teeny bit more full, but I am really pleased with it. And if I just sit and take the time, it's really pretty easy!

Love your feliz and the pettiskirt. Are they hard to make? Did you use a pattern?

Well....Kevin never agreed to meet me half way to give Georgia her dress. I just couldn't believe that one. I was so upset with him. BUT it was done and waiting for her when she got home and LOVED IT! I ended up needing to go to my brother's house to Chat and vent about the fantastic ex of mine bringing his new girlfriend to my house with out telling me. I was just thrown for a loop on that one. I Needed to vent with out my child being in ear shot. SO off we went. She had her bday gift there from Feb! So my SIL was great and played with her for nearly two hours so I could get it all out talkin to my bro. Anyway....She wore her dress top. and looked so darn cute in it. and she said she wants to wear it to school. hehehe She picked out the fabric its not too "easter"ish so I think she can pull it off!

That is really cute with the pink sleeves!

I love your Epcot fabric!!

I have been looking for an asian inspired top for the longest and HOW cute is this one????

found it at modkidboutique.com

I have some red chinese kitten fabric just waiting to be sewn up!! Of course, I really don't need to buy a new pattern....

I LOVE THIS!!!

 

[ibesue]

Wow, go away for Easter and when I return, you have moved and traveled almost 30 pages!! All I can say is WOW!! So many cute things starting with that BED! OMGosh, it turned out so cute!!!

All the CarlaC precious dresses are so cute!! I did make one, but had issues with the placket in back showing the lining fabric when its on???? And I cut too far on one of the buttonholes and I don't know what to do. I have never in all the years I have been sewing done that. The dress turned out cute but the placket was hard for me. I think the next one will just show the buttons on the back!

I am in awe of the Easter Feliz, Anna & Vida dresses. They are all so cute!! For the person who asked, the Anna Wrap dress is the easiest dress ever! My DD makes them for my DGD's and she doesn't really sew!

I have both the dainty designs and CarlaC peasant shirt and I always use the CarlaC. It fits better and its so easy!

Welcome to all the newbies!

I want to thank everyone who PMed me yesterday and today. You are so sweet. You all really mean a lot to me.


Teresa can get them for $40!! They are also much poufier than most that people have made themselves.

HeatherSue, I hope all is okay? I wanted to pm, but didn't want to be nosey.

Can Teresa get any size for $40? We are needing one for the baby's first birthday in July!

I have been looking for an asian inspired top for the longest and HOW cute is this one????

It is the cutest! I preordered it from a fabric coop and cannot wait to get it!

 

[twob4him]

I have been looking for an asian inspired top for the longest and HOW cute is this one????

found it at modkidboutique.com

I have some red chinese kitten fabric just waiting to be sewn up!! Of course, I really don't need to buy a new pattern....

T...I saw this on Sunday and I meant to post it....glad u did!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Does anyone know what color is the bow on Eeyore's tail at Crystal Palace? I am making an applique of Eeyore..(just like the gray one at Crystal Palace), but have no clue what the bow color is..

Thanks!!!!

 

[jessica52877]

Okay, I haven't done a multi quote in forever. I always have so much I want to say about everything and start one. Then I realize how incredibly crazy long it gets and usually just don't say anything!

So for all I have missed!

The adorable feliz's (there were 2 of them) how cute! I have no idea about the straps as I have never made that pattern before so hopefully someone elses can chime in.

The mickey head, striped and I think it was tink. I just love the striped outfit. I love the little mickey on the back. Practice really will make perfect.

The easter vida's were gorgeous. If I had a little girl I would have cased immediately to have one done for sunday.

Love the purple polka dot with the easter bunny! Perfect for an egg hunt!

Okay, really my mind can't hold it all. There have been so many super cute things. Oh Georgia's bunny dress is so cute! I think I Love the fact that you have jeans on underneath it. No reason why she can't wear it still!

Thank you! Can someone PM me with the best place to buy it? I have found it several places.

TIA!

For the Anna I too would just look around for what comes out cheapest. I got both of mine from a group buy but wasn't in a hurry for either.

OMG Jessica! I cannot believe that you don't have a clear applique foot! Your appliques are beautiful and you can't see anything? Crazy girl, go get one! I got one from a local sewing machine store for around $10 or so. They are so worth every penny!

I ordered it this morning and can't wait. I have never been one to check into the "proper" way of doing things and no idea that one even existed until probably a year ago. I figure I have gone 5 years without one I could continue the way I am but I only spent about $20 total. I really noticed last night I had to keep stopping and lifting the foot to look under it and see what I was doing. It was driving me nuts. I had never much noticed it before although I know I do it sometimes.

Hi Shannon....I just checked out that website you mentioned with the digitized patterns......I nearly fainted. She's got absolutely everything I NEED and am getting ready to do by hand (not nearly as nice I might add). Problem is I have no embroidery machine. Arggggggggggggggggggggg I really must push and ask for it for my birthday this month. I want to be able to do 5x7 at least. Here is my big question....when you do machine applique, who cuts out the fabric pieces and does the machine stop so you can change thread colors? I haven't a clue how it all works???

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OK I will have to check into mailing myself the clothes...problem is I am staying at Windsor Hills...I wonder if I can ship it to the house there?

Happy Birthday to Sarah (right?). I really need to get a better grip on which one is which!

Claire's designs are gorgeous. I have Walle and Malificient Minnie that stitches out beautifully. I have a few more but have never used them. Her prices are great too. She has added so many in the past month or so. I still hope they stitch out as great as the earlier ones.

I see a video was posted and a few posted instructions on how to do machine applique. It is quite time consuming (usually takes me longer) but I don't tend to count cutting time when doing it by hand. I'll cut while I sit next to Dallas and he plays or I'll turn on a tv show. It does look nice but you lose alot of your freedom unless you have software to make it bigger and you can't change anything on it. I am always wanting something different it seems.

I have a mega hoop but only use it for Malificient. It is a pain in the rear end and I can't stand having to use it. That is me though. So a 5x7 is probably big enough.

Just curious, how far in advance do you think I can work on clothes for next year? Is it too early to start? I am wanting to do some more detailed outfits than I did for our last trip (couldn't manage it w/ being pregnant and having Lilly right before we went). So my thought is to try and do the appliques on the fabric now and as time gets closer and I know the sizes of all going to cut it out and "make" the outfits then. Does that sound like it will work? My nephew is the oldest going and he is 7, will just have turned 8 when we go so I am thinking of doing some appliques on t-shirts for him now too since I figure I can buy a size 9 or 10 and they will fit him. I just want to have all of the outfits done that I "see" in my head and not be rushed! And since I'll be sewing for my three girls, my DH's brother's daughter and son, and my DH's sister's new baby (don't know if it's a girl or boy yet) I am feeling the need to get moving since I'll need 6 outfits for everyday!

I think doing the t's would be fine! Also you can do the the other appliques and then sew up the garements later when you closer to the date.

I always have a few months to plan and sew but I do best the last week before we leave.

Now that is cute! Is it a heavier weight fabric? I used a lightweight cotton cars fabric. Maybe it's the pattern on the fabric that makes mine look like pajamas. I really like the footballs. I'll have to scour Joanns for some better fabric.

I think it is the lightweight 100% cotton that throws it off and makes it look like pj's. Oddly enough if you add a ruffle to it for a girl it tends to work for pants.

That turned out cute! Love the Epcot outfit.

As far as the embroidery machine goes - this is how I do it. When you have an applique design, it will stitch several layers of stitches. It will stitch a single line of stitches and then stop. At this point, you lay down the fabric that is going to be appliqued. I like to spray adhesive the back of the fabric to keep it from moving around. Then it will stitch another line of stiches and stop again. At this point, you take off the hoop and clip the fabric real close to the stitch lin. Put the hoop back in and start the machine, and it will begin to stitch a second tack down stich and then the applique stiches. It will then move to the next section of the design that needs to be appliqued and do the same thing all over again. It comes out great, but it is time consuming. Love the result though!

What she said! Well I don't always love the faces but the rest turns out fantastic.

As for as the embroidery machine. I have a small 4x4 one and I haven't done an applique yet but I ahve done reg embroidery and i was stunned at how easy it is! All I do is pick my design assuming it is one of my built in Disney ones of course! LOL then I have a chart as to what colors ad in what order I rethread the machine. I put the material in my hoop thread it with the 1st clor and the machine stops when I need to change the color.
Thank you. Actually it is a really light weight cord. I really believe it is the style material that ay make it look more pj ish and the age of the kid. I have made the same thing for my son and my nephew but since my nephew is almost 2 he can wear it as an outfit but for my son i see pj's.

I don't mind doing embroidery nearly as much as an applique. I still have to babysit the machine though and that part drives me bonkers.

I have been looking for an asian inspired top for the longest and HOW cute is this one????

found it at modkidboutique.com

I have some red chinese kitten fabric just waiting to be sewn up!! Of course, I really don't need to buy a new pattern....

Okay, that really is cute! I have the cutest little fabric with chinese girls on it. That pattern would look fab with it. You always find the neatest things.

super secret tip about making petti's............

WALMART!!!!!!!

I know it is hard to believe-but on TWO different occasions I have found wonderful chiffon for about 1.00 a yard

I found some chenille at walmart one time for $4/yard (clearanced). I was one happy camper!

I cannot believe that you have been doing all those fabulous appliques with a regular foot. You amaze me!

Thanks! Practice! Practice! Practice!

Back to my short and spotty posts! That took over 15 minutes!!

 

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OK. I might just have to buy it and call it a birthday present for Lily and make her a top for her b-day w/ the cat fabric I bought like a year ago!!!

...t.