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

[sheridee32]

Hope this is not a double post (connection keeps dropping)

outfit for give

wendy you asked me about this

for some dresses to give a little lift I made a cotton slip -it is 120" and double that for the ruffle I find that it gives the right amount of lift I like for some dresses without being to hard to make ( you know me always looking for the easy way of doing things!!)

I found the drafting for the wrap I made ---it was really fast and simple

I've got some pms and emails that I will get too, but because of Internet issues it is taking me a while ---please forgive me -- I am not ignoring anyone

do you mind if i case the top with the black mickeys i think i have just enough of that fabric for a top like that and i am making some outfits for my little cousin who is 7 for her first disney trip and that just looks like her she is a danity little blonde.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Wow, that sewing area is great!

You wouldn't believe this, but I broke my serger!

I broke one of the loopers and bent the other. (Note, don't try to go through a zipper, I thought I was going to clear it, but I didn't! One of the reasons I HATE zippers!) I have had it for a couple of years now, and would love to upgrade, but I just don't know. I am sure that to have it fixed would cost about a third of a new machine.

So no sewing for me until I get a new one. Well, I guess I could, but I like the look of finished seams too much.
Shannon, which machine did you just get?
I am sure it would be too cost prohibitive for me at this time, but I could at least look!

 

[2cutekidz]

THank you ladies ! I found the pattern. I am torn between the Cara, Feliz, and Vidia ( I think the spelling is right) But I am thinking the Cara will be the easiest for me to make. Now I need to talk DH into getting it for me ! LOL

The Vida is pretty easy to make - just a bit of piecing. I have heard the Feliz is a PITA, and the instructions are not clear. I haven't heard anything on the Cara yet.

 

[princessmom29]

Okay I finished my first dress this morning. It was the first thing I have made besides easy fit pants. It was also my first attempt at applique. I think it turned out okay, it's not perfect, but I'm happy with it for my first try. The pics aren't great, I can't find my camera so I had to use my blackberry.

My model wouldn't stand still she was twirling and running around in it, which normally would be cute, but the blackberry camera pics come out too blurry like that. Here is the top, you can see the colors a little better here:

With DD wearing it

Please, oh pretty please!!!!
I NEED this applique design!!! Will you PLEASE tell me where you got it so I can go and buy it right now!!!! My daughter LOVES Boo and she would flip over this!!!!!

 

[revrob]

Wow, that sewing area is great!

You wouldn't believe this, but I broke my serger!

I broke one of the loopers and bent the other. (Note, don't try to go through a zipper, I thought I was going to clear it, but I didn't! One of the reasons I HATE zippers!) I have had it for a couple of years now, and would love to upgrade, but I just don't know. I am sure that to have it fixed would cost about a third of a new machine.

So no sewing for me until I get a new one. Well, I guess I could, but I like the look of finished seams too much.
Shannon, which machine did you just get?
I am sure it would be too cost prohibitive for me at this time, but I could at least look!

Tom, Tom, Tom! OUCH! You've got to HATE machine problems! But, on the other hand, it is a good excuse to upgrade. I bought a Baby Lock Imagine. I bought this machine because it is the lowest end model that has the jet air threading. I felt like if I was gonna spend the money, I really, really wanted the threading. There are a few models up from this, but this one works GREAT for me. I LOVE THAT MACHINE! It wasn't cheap, but I'm sure I'll have it forever! Here's a link

http://www.babylock.com/sergers/imagine/

 

[sweetstitches]

I know I have not been posting in a long while. I just lurked But I am planning a few trips soon. I made all the pictures posted for my sale. I hope you like them. Oh I included the picture of the skirt I made but hate.

The first 3 I made the skirts to go with tees bought.

Peasant top and twirl strip jumper front.

Skirt I hate. Front.

Back. It was so hard to make it doesn't look anything like what I had planned and I think it's too long for the size it turned out being for. The only thing I do like is the fabric and my little jellyfish applique. Thank you for looking it's no where near as good as the things I have seen on here but it's a start.

I'm scolling down, and although everything is cute, I'm thinking to myself as I saw the skirt front, "this is by far my favorite--super cute", then I scroll down further and read that you hate it???

Okay I finished my first dress this morning. It was the first thing I have made besides easy fit pants. It was also my first attempt at applique. I think it turned out okay, it's not perfect, but I'm happy with it for my first try. The pics aren't great, I can't find my camera so I had to use my blackberry.

My model wouldn't stand still she was twirling and running around in it, which normally would be cute, but the blackberry camera pics come out too blurry like that. Here is the top, you can see the colors a little better here:

With DD wearing it

GREAT job on your first dress. You're on a roll now!

So this is what I have been doing to un-stress - organize my sewing area. Dh is going to get me some wall shelves, and I also have a few other things that I need to put on the wall.

View of the whole room - what used to be our formal dining room - the disadvantage of that is that I am going to have to try and keep in clean and tidy all the time since it is in the front of our house! I think someday when the kids are older, I am moving my sewing area upstairs.

Just the sewing area...

Fabric stash...I have some flannels, and seasonal fabric upstair in the guest room..but the rest is here..

I wish I found organizing de-stressing. Your sewing room looks really nice. Two houses ago I had my sewing room in the family room. I got the most sewing done ever in that house! It was so convenient, and I did have to keep it organized which made me more likely to want to go in there and sew!

In next house, my sewing room was supposed to be the office. It was nice (not nearly as big as the FR from the previous house) but because it was more closed off, it was harder to find time in there when I didn't have to be watching the kids, and it quickly became a catch-all for misc. stuff in the house.

Now my sewing room is in the basement. I really don't like it. I know I should be greatful to just have the room, but it's so cold down there in the winter, too dreary, and it's too easy to leave the room a mess because no one sees it. And I feel really isolated down there (which sometimes is good, but most of the time isn't.)

Wow, that sewing area is great!

You wouldn't believe this, but I broke my serger!

I broke one of the loopers and bent the other. (Note, don't try to go through a zipper, I thought I was going to clear it, but I didn't! One of the reasons I HATE zippers!) I have had it for a couple of years now, and would love to upgrade, but I just don't know. I am sure that to have it fixed would cost about a third of a new machine.

So no sewing for me until I get a new one. Well, I guess I could, but I like the look of finished seams too much.
Shannon, which machine did you just get?
I am sure it would be too cost prohibitive for me at this time, but I could at least look!

Oh NO! I hope you find you are able to get something new that you like. I'm getting ready to try that bag pattern you had on your blog. Your version turned out super cute.

 

[mirandag819]

Please, oh pretty please!!!!
I NEED this applique design!!! Will you PLEASE tell me where you got it so I can go and buy it right now!!!! My daughter LOVES Boo and she would flip over this!!!!!

Sure, I got it from Stich on Time. Here is a link: http://stitchontime.com/osc/product_info.php?products_id=1575

It was my first one, but I thought it stiched out pretty easy. My DH has called DD Boo since she was born so she LOVES Boo.

I loved how the applique came out, but I'm not crazy about the dress..... I will probably redo another Boo dress once I get a little better, hopefully before Disney in August. DD was excited about the dress.... she didn't care it was a little crooked and I messed up the bottom ruffle.

 

[fairygoodmother]

Okay, this is the dress I made for Sierra's dance recital. She is Raggedy Ann in a production of Babes in Toyland. She needed fullness in the skirt for arabesque-ing (is that even a word?). I did a circle skirt and a version of the portrait peasant top.

Notice there are no straps yet , so

question 1: which would be better? wide ribbon? eyelet? straps of fabric?

question 2: should I put rickrack on the bottom of the apron like it is on the bottom of the skirt and pantaloons?

Raggedy Andy is almost done, too...just need his little bow tie. Again, should I just use wide white ribbon?

Your opinions would be helpful

 

[MouseTriper]

COngratulations on the new computer!!
?

Thank you~~~

Well, in honor of you new computer, here's a picture that the colors should really POP on!! (And because I LOVE this set! LOL!!)

Oh yeah, those colors are definitelty POPPING right off my screen now....Now if only I could POP that right onto my DD, life would be sweet~~~!!!

I know I have not been posting in a long while. I just lurked But I am planning a few trips soon. I made all the pictures posted for my sale. I hope you like them. Oh I included the picture of the skirt I made but hate.

The first 3 I made the skirts to go with tees bought.

Peasant top and twirl strip jumper front.

Skirt I hate. Front.

Back. It was so hard to make it doesn't look anything like what I had planned and I think it's too long for the size it turned out being for. The only thing I do like is the fabric and my little jellyfish applique. Thank you for looking it's no where near as good as the things I have seen on here but it's a start.

Awwww you have been busy. I think all of them look darling!!

Okay I finished my first dress this morning. It was the first thing I have made besides easy fit pants. It was also my first attempt at applique. I think it turned out okay, it's not perfect, but I'm happy with it for my first try. The pics aren't great, I can't find my camera so I had to use my blackberry.

My model wouldn't stand still she was twirling and running around in it, which normally would be cute, but the blackberry camera pics come out too blurry like that. Here is the top, you can see the colors a little better here:

With DD wearing it

Awww what an adorable little BOO!!!!

So this is what I have been doing to un-stress - organize my sewing area. Dh is going to get me some wall shelves, and I also have a few other things that I need to put on the wall.

View of the whole room - what used to be our formal dining room - the disadvantage of that is that I am going to have to try and keep in clean and tidy all the time since it is in the front of our house! I think someday when the kids are older, I am moving my sewing area upstairs.

Just the sewing area...

Fabric stash...I have some flannels, and seasonal fabric upstair in the guest room..but the rest is here..

Wow it looks awesome, I want a FABRIC stash just like YOURS!!!!

Okay, this is the dress I made for Sierra's dance recital. She is Raggedy Ann in a production of Babes in Toyland. She needed fullness in the skirt for arabesque-ing (is that even a word?). I did a circle skirt and a version of the portrait peasant top.

Notice there are no straps yet , so

question 1: which would be better? wide ribbon? eyelet? straps of fabric?

question 2: should I put rickrack on the bottom of the apron like it is on the bottom of the skirt and pantaloons?

Raggedy Andy is almost done, too...just need his little bow tie. Again, should I just use wide white ribbon?

Your opinions would be helpful

Awwww I think this turned out darling. Whatever you decide to do would look adorable!!

 

[surfergirl602]

Hey all - I need some suggestions. I want to make some zebra pattern skirts for my three girls for AK and for the hotel - we're staying at AKL... and I need to know what patterns I should use! We're looking for something cute and girly to go with a white top. Any suggestions? Their sizes are 10, 6, and 3 by the time we go. Thanks everyone - I've checked YCMT and I just can't decide. What have y'all made?

(know where I can get some zebra fabric as well? We have joanns and hobby lobby here)

Melissa

 

[princessmom29]

Sure, I got it from Stich on Time. Here is a link: http://stitchontime.com/osc/product_info.php?products_id=1575

It was my first one, but I thought it stiched out pretty easy. My DH has called DD Boo since she was born so she LOVES Boo.

I loved how the applique came out, but I'm not crazy about the dress..... I will probably redo another Boo dress once I get a little better, hopefully before Disney in August. DD was excited about the dress.... she didn't care it was a little crooked and I messed up the bottom ruffle.

Thanks soooo mcuh!! I think`the dress is super cute!!

Okay, this is the dress I made for Sierra's dance recital. She is Raggedy Ann in a production of Babes in Toyland. She needed fullness in the skirt for arabesque-ing (is that even a word?). I did a circle skirt and a version of the portrait peasant top.

Notice there are no straps yet , so

question 1: which would be better? wide ribbon? eyelet? straps of fabric?

question 2: should I put rickrack on the bottom of the apron like it is on the bottom of the skirt and pantaloons?

Raggedy Andy is almost done, too...just need his little bow tie. Again, should I just use wide white ribbon?

Your opinions would be helpful

I would definitely use elastic straps for a dance costume. They would give a lot more and make it easier to move her arms.

 

[my*2*angels]

This is probably really silly, but please say a quick prayer for me today! It is just a stressful day and I feel like I might have a nervous breakdown! Nothing horrible going on, just stress! Sorry I don't have time to look or comment, but I have to get back to doing a million things!

Mindy

 

[mirandag819]

Hey all - I need some suggestions. I want to make some zebra pattern skirts for my three girls for AK and for the hotel - we're staying at AKL... and I need to know what patterns I should use! We're looking for something cute and girly to go with a white top. Any suggestions? Their sizes are 10, 6, and 3 by the time we go. Thanks everyone - I've checked YCMT and I just can't decide. What have y'all made?

(know where I can get some zebra fabric as well? We have joanns and hobby lobby here)

Melissa

I don't have a suggestion on the pattern, I am still trying to decide myself, but I got some cute zebra fabric at Hobby Lobby this week. I actually got a black/white zebra print, a green and white zebra print, and a pink and white zebra print. I think I am going to do a stripwork jumper or skirt for animal kingdom with it and then use the left over for mickey appliques on tank tops for me, my mom and my sis.

 

[princessmom29]

Hey all - I need some suggestions. I want to make some zebra pattern skirts for my three girls for AK and for the hotel - we're staying at AKL... and I need to know what patterns I should use! We're looking for something cute and girly to go with a white top. Any suggestions? Their sizes are 10, 6, and 3 by the time we go. Thanks everyone - I've checked YCMT and I just can't decide. What have y'all made?

(know where I can get some zebra fabric as well? We have joanns and hobby lobby here)

Melissa

This was my AK zebra outfit form Nov. I got the fabric at wal-mart.

You could do a stripwork skirt by just adding a waistband instead of a jumper top. I think the pattern I used for the bottom of this is still in the links on the first page. It was for an adult stripwork skirt and I just srunk it no the copier.

 

[surfergirl602]

This was my AK zebra outfit form Nov. I got the fabric at wal-mart.

You could do a stripwork skirt by just adding a waistband instead of a jumper top. I think the pattern I used for the bottom of this is still in the links on the first page. It was for an adult stripwork skirt and I just srunk it no the copier.

That would make for a really cute skirt! I see what you're saying about putting in a waist instead of the jumper top. That would work!

 

[surfergirl602]

I was thinking about making the double layered stripwork twirl skirt but the pattern only goes to 5T. How hard would it be to make it larger? (I'm very new to sewing!)
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/...Make-a-Double-Layer-Stripwork-Twirl-Skirt.htm

 

[Adi12982]

Tom, Tom, Tom! OUCH! You've got to HATE machine problems! But, on the other hand, it is a good excuse to upgrade. I bought a Baby Lock Imagine. I bought this machine because it is the lowest end model that has the jet air threading. I felt like if I was gonna spend the money, I really, really wanted the threading. There are a few models up from this, but this one works GREAT for me. I LOVE THAT MACHINE! It wasn't cheap, but I'm sure I'll have it forever! Here's a link

http://www.babylock.com/sergers/imagine/

Would you mind sharing how much it cost??? I'd like to know how much I need to save, for one day in the VERY distant future. I have tried to find out online but all I've found is that the imagine wave is $200 more. . . but dunno how much the imagine is.

THANKS!

 

[Flea]

Oh My - I am so jealous -this is a fantastic sewing room. I'd love to sew in there . Unfortunately I have a small room that i share with DH's gaming stuff. So most of my sewing these days are done at the dining table. I do have my large cutting table set up in the lounge though

And again the rest of the quotes disappeared I think it has something to do with the laptop.

Everything is stunning - I particularly love the Boo Dress (thanks for the link to the applique designs - I need me an embroidery machine) and Shannon your princess dress is absolutely gorgeous

Tom - Your poor Serger - I don't sew zips far too scary. Hopefully it doesn't cost too much to fix.

A

 

[pixeegrl]

So this is what I have been doing to un-stress - organize my sewing area. Dh is going to get me some wall shelves, and I also have a few other things that I need to put on the wall.

View of the whole room - what used to be our formal dining room - the disadvantage of that is that I am going to have to try and keep in clean and tidy all the time since it is in the front of our house! I think someday when the kids are older, I am moving my sewing area upstairs.

Just the sewing area...

Fabric stash...I have some flannels, and seasonal fabric upstair in the guest room..but the rest is here..

I wish i was that organized! By the way, i see that mickey swirl fabric we are all coveting so if you ever decide to "get rid of" a quarter of a yard or so let me know!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

This is the dress that I made for Jenna for AK.

This one got a lot of attention. The Zebra fabric came from Wal-Mart and I think that the Rainbow fabric came from Hancock. I used the Perfect Dress pattern from YCMT.com with a minor modification for the open front double skirt.