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

[sweetstitches]

My models were more than uncooperative. They were terribly fussy and had attitude to spare! So the pics are over their clothes, without buttons, and with a side of sass.

First up, Cooper is have a doggie birthday party on Saturday. I will post more about it later. I am soooooo excited. I have so many fun things planned for the kids. I wish I was 4 and could enjoy all the fun stuff! So Cooper loves dogs, esp. biscuit his "dog" (that uses batteries) he got for christmas. He loves the biscuit books too. So here is his shirt.

To busy playing DS, to be bothered

Back view

I had regular brown buttons picked out, but Cooper spotted these "biscuit" buttons:

I have some shorts cut that I could whip up if I get the time. They are brown. I have a little bone (with the word biscuit embroidered on it) that I will applique- again, if I have the time. This week is going to be another doozy! I have Disney on Ice on Wednesday, then have to drop the kids off at their dad's that night. I have to drive 2 hrs so that i can go to this boot camp type place for team building. I am excited about the team building aspect, but not the outdoors stuff and it couldn't come at a worse time! On Friday, my parents will pick the kids up from school and be waiting at my house when I get home from boot camp (7or 8PM). The next day is Cooper's party- 36ish kids + parents and we are serving dinner!!! I am crazy.

more coming in next post.

You did a great job on his job. Very cute! I'm sure the kids are going to go nuts over the cupcakes. I can't even wrap my brain around 36 kids and parents and dinner--- YOU ARE SUPERMOM!

 

[jham]

My models were more than uncooperative. They were terribly fussy and had attitude to spare! So the pics are over their clothes, without buttons, and with a side of sass.

First up, Cooper is have a doggie birthday party on Saturday. I will post more about it later. I am soooooo excited. I have so many fun things planned for the kids. I wish I was 4 and could enjoy all the fun stuff! So Cooper loves dogs, esp. biscuit his "dog" (that uses batteries) he got for christmas. He loves the biscuit books too. So here is his shirt.

To busy playing DS, to be bothered

Back view

I had regular brown buttons picked out, but Cooper spotted these "biscuit" buttons:

I have some shorts cut that I could whip up if I get the time. They are brown. I have a little bone (with the word biscuit embroidered on it) that I will applique- again, if I have the time. This week is going to be another doozy! I have Disney on Ice on Wednesday, then have to drop the kids off at their dad's that night. I have to drive 2 hrs so that i can go to this boot camp type place for team building. I am excited about the team building aspect, but not the outdoors stuff and it couldn't come at a worse time! On Friday, my parents will pick the kids up from school and be waiting at my house when I get home from boot camp (7or 8PM). The next day is Cooper's party- 36ish kids + parents and we are serving dinner!!! I am crazy.

more coming in next post.

I LOVE Cooper's doggy shirt and rainbow cupcakes! Lily wishes she could come to his party! It sounds like a lot of fun! Those Mickey parts bowling shirts are really cool!!!

 

[Adi12982]

Don't worry about having lost 3 pounds. I was always like that, I would lose a little in the first 4 months, then start gaining. With Luke I had gestational diabetes and only gained 3 pounds the entire pregnancy and it was all good. I was watched very closely but cutting sugar out of your diet can really make the pounds drop!

Thanks for the reassurance. The midwife has been saying it is ok - baby is growing fine, what I've lost is my own weight

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Thanks for the reassurance. The midwife has been saying it is ok - baby is growing fine, what I've lost is my own weight

I wouldn't worry too much about weight loss right now. You are about the same size that I was when I was PG with Jenna. I lost 20 lbs the first 4 months and then gained it back, plus Jenna. You know your body and don't be afraid to bug the midwife. That is what she is their for. And my feet would swell every night from the time I was 3 months until the day Jen was born as long as your BP is good it's not a problem.

 

[sweetstitches]

Last post- the disney on ice outfits that will be reused for our trip in September. Two outfits down, 40 more to go!!! I am going to try 2 or 3 outfits per day for 8 days for 2 kids- gotta get busy!!! I don't know if these will still fit then. They seem like they might be too short by then. UGH. I have yellow buttons that I will add hopefully tomorrow.


this pic pretty much sums it all up.

Love this. Hope you don't mind if I case it.

Yep.... they are addictive. I made my second pair of pants today, this time I tried to add a cuff. I think they came out okay, a little plain, but they went together okay.

Today was DH's first full day in Iraq and the distraction helped. I think I will try the simply sweet next, and hopefully I can start making a few things for our Disney trip in August. I bought a few customs for her, but I would love to make some myself. plus I have the embroidery machine to start playing with.

I really like it when a contrasting hem shows. What is your DH's first name? I'll keep him in my prayers for a safe tour. I am so in awe of the sacrifices our military (and their FAMILIES) make for us!!! Thank you!!!!

Hey, is anyone sewing for Aubree - a 4 year old for one of the big gives? I made her this tink round neck and would like to make shorts to match - her measurement around the hips I think says its 29" - do I really make a size 10 in the easyfit pants? or should I just buy a pair of size 7 (like her mom says she is) shorts to match? I made a 6/7 in the round neck....

HELP!!!!!!!!

She's going to love the sparkly Tink!

:

I am working on some outfits for 4 little princesses and this is a "snow white" theme sundress that I made today... I am a little in the fence because when I asked my husband what he thought ...his reply was "Looks like a dress" ...well duhhhhhhh, he is no help at all!!!!!
do you guys think it says snow white? I just wanted something simple, not to "costume" looking, in other words practical ...my insecurities (if you guys only knew how I drive Crystal insane!!!!)

I was a little lazy and decided to just cut the top piece without doing a paper pattern (big mistake!!!)after I sew the lining I thought the front looked a little too low so I decided to add the eyelet to give a little more coverage but now i do not know?!?!...I would hate to redo the top part again but please honest opinions needed should I leave it as is???????

vent!!!
My kids used to be my pride and joy, they were always honor roll students ...NOT anymore as they do not do their homework and their score dropped because of that , I am tired as I am constantly telling them : DO YOUR HOMEWORK! so today I spent the morning learning the STANKY LEGG dance, I told them if Monday (I have to see the teachers) I get a complain about homework, I will go to the front of the school and perform for the entire school the dance(they know I will do it!!!) while wearing a t shirt that says : I am Joseph (class ---) an Jonathan's (class----) mom... after few tears we have an agreement,we will see!!!!! The stuff you have to do as a parent sometimes!!!!


sorry about my vent but the only thing I ask of my boys is that they excel in school nothing else, and lately is a constant battle

Linnette

I really like this. It does say Snow White to me, just more grown-up looking. The eyelet is a nice touch--it adds to the overall look.

about the Stanky Legg Dance!

 

[sahm1000]

Hi guys! I thought I would just introduce myself seeming as I lurk so much around here!
Im Hannah, I live in Sydney, Australia and Im 13. I dont exactly have much skill when it comes to sewing but Im learning [;
I obviously dont have children to sew for so I just sew costumes for myself, lol.
Well.. tonight Im going to make a start on this Finding Nemo handbag I promised my self I would start 5 months ago... So Ill talk to you all later [;

Hi Hannah! Welcome! I love having new people on our thread from the other side of the world! And you're only 13 so that gives us a different perspective and sometimes we need a 13 year olds point of view (since we are all helplessly uncool in the eyes of 13 year olds ). Just the other day I was saying how much in I was with your country and New Zealand. Sydney was probably my favorite city, I just loved it! Anyway, welcome!

Linnette - It is awesome!! I only wish I can have your skills someday, I'd settle for a small percentage of your skills!



Well my feet happened because I was on my feet mostly from 7 am until about 1 am everyday for 5 days straight. Plus I was only sleeping about 5 hours a night, and with my pregnancy fatigue it was AWFUL. But they got back to normal so I know it was just that (oh and I wasn't drinking as much as I should). So I drank all the water i should and at night put a pillow under my feet and in a couple days, back to normal - they also weren't as swollen as your poor puppies are, but enough that they bothered and I could see it.

I have actually lost 3 lbs so far - I'll be 15 weeks on Thursday (and I do have a ticker, see below ). This is my first baby, first pregnancy. . . so I am worried, but doing everything I can to make sure things go as well as I can actually control. I am overweight so I am only supposed to gain 15-25lbs, and I plan on sticking to that (or at least hoping). I have added more walking and more nutritious foods. Well I actually lost 25 lbs before I got pg, probably helped the process along.

Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!! It will be so fantastic when you are done!!

I downloaded the receiving blanket pattern a while ago - I need to check it out again. Thanks for reminding me!

Ok this crazy preggo lady is going to sleep (stayed up late because I napped late - from 5 to 6pm).

Don't worry about losing weight! With my first pregnancy (Grace) I was extremely sick with morning sickness (you DO NOT want details on how sick). Anyway, I lost weight through my first two trimesters (down 12 pounds overall) and I didn't gain any back until my third. Even then I only added 3 pounds to my starting weight. My doctor made sure I wasn't dehydrated (from the morning sickness) and kept an eye on the baby size (I had other complications not related to my weight loss) and there were no problems. In fact, Grace was my biggest baby at 9 lb. 1 oz. so she clearly wasn't lacking anything! Just eat healthy and relax, and try and enjoy the pregnancy!

Just wanted to tell everyone that today is my birthday, and hubby called me right at midnight from the boat(offshore) to tell me happy birthday! He won't be home for my birthday for another 7 years he said. I was so tickled. He can't call a lot, so it meant alot! He set the alarm to wake up and call me. Feels good to brag on my man! hehe!
Oh, and in case anyone wants to know. I am now 25.

WooHoo! Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Linnette, I would be more than happy to CASE anything you made! Please forward all pattern pieces to me, and I will case away!

Love all the new stuff posted recently!
As I was going through Leighanna's backpack for school today, I noticed that she had her Spring pictures in there. Why she didn't tell us that they were in, I don't know. Unless... it was because she snuck a toy to school that day, and preceded to have her picture taken with it!
Silly girl!

Leighanna looks so cute in the picture Tom! The little toy makes her look younger, so I would be happy about that!


Linnette, I agree with everyone else. I would love to CASE you but since you don't have any patterns, I am better off just using your "theme" in my CASE. Otherwise I am afraid I would end up with pants like HeatherSue made for Teresa's Corey !

And as far as your boys go, stay on them! Let their teachers know you are on top of it and would appreciate any help they can give you. Don't let up! They may not like it now but in the long run they will thank you.

 

[sahm1000]

Stacy (sohappy), would you mind if I CASE'd Cooper and Jackson's Mickey Parts shirts? I am getting ready to make clothes for our trip next year for my nephew (and future nephew due in August). And maybe for a Big Give (I need to see if the bowling shirt pattern is big enough)? Just let me know! Thanks!

 

[sweetstitches]

Just wanted to tell everyone that today is my birthday, and hubby called me right at midnight from the boat(offshore) to tell me happy birthday! He won't be home for my birthday for another 7 years he said. I was so tickled. He can't call a lot, so it meant alot! He set the alarm to wake up and call me. Feels good to brag on my man! hehe!
Oh, and in case anyone wants to know. I am now 25.

Happy Birthday!

Beautiful!

Finally something to share!
Here is a hat I made for Nikki. I also made one for her BFF's bday coming up.

Now this is the dress I made for my niece which is similar to one I made for my girlfriends dd. I modified it for my niece kind of a live and learn situation and I like my nieces better.

My gf's daughter loved this dress so much which thrilled me but now she posted a picture on her FB page and my GF niece saw it and keeps saying how it is HER dress not my GF dds! So the little girl keeps bugging my gf for one just like it ad bugging her grandpa for one. So my gf asked me to make her niece one and even offered to pay me but I couldn't charge her! She does so much for me and asks nothing. Not that I don't do things for her but I know my GF has no money so I just couldn't charge my GF or her dad. Though I did say I would not make another patchwork for her because they are far too time consuming but I would make her a Tink dress with the same material if I could find it again. I did tell her it may have to wait because I just don't have the money to buy the materiel and I was honest about that and told her if I make her nieces right now that would take away from money I had to make her DD a dress for her bday gift and frankly to me it is more important to make something for her DD because I adore her dd and it is Nikki's bff too. She understood but I feel bad I am not making a pacthwork for her niece! She was fine with it but I still feel guilty! My GF is such a supporter of my sewing and such a confidence booster and she is the one whose friend wants to buy one of my dresses but again it is a patchwork! Now if some one was paying me to make a patch work that is different. But for fun I need to give them a brake for a bit. I feel like such a bad person for saying no to it!

The dress is very cute, but I really LOVE the hat! Don't feel guilty--you can't make one for everyone. It's got to feel good to be so in demand for your skills. If they want to pay you to make one though, I think you should do it, if you feel like it.

Prayers being said. That is a lot of surgeries and hope this is the last one.

Thank you!

That sounds like an awesome cake!

 

[sweetstitches]

He's out of surgery and HOME.

I didn't get a lot of information, but even though the surgeon has been telling him for months that his hernia was back, when they went it, it didn't appear to be the case. They did tack the mesh back down some more, but they think his pain is caused because a muscle in his abdomen stretched out so much from being so overweight. He was told that he will have to wear some kind of "binding" for the rest of his life, and has to go through pain management to get off the meds he's been on for pain--but that he will be in pain from it for the rest of his life??? Some of this doesn't make sense to me. He's in an HMO, so he's limited as to his doctor choices.

 

[bclydia]

As I was going through Leighanna's backpack for school today, I noticed that she had her Spring pictures in there. Why she didn't tell us that they were in, I don't know. Unless... it was because she snuck a toy to school that day, and preceded to have her picture taken with it!
Silly girl!

Love this dress and the story behind the doggy!
Sounds like something Eleora would do!

 

[minnie2]

MARLO I love Nikki's hat! That girl looks gorgeous in hats!

Thanks! I LOVE that material and really wanted to ake a dress out of it but she insisted on a hat.

He's out of surgery and HOME.

I didn't get a lot of information, but even though the surgeon has been telling him for months that his hernia was back, when they went it, it didn't appear to be the case. They did tack the mesh back down some more, but they think his pain is caused because a muscle in his abdomen stretched out so much from being so overweight. He was told that he will have to wear some kind of "binding" for the rest of his life, and has to go through pain management to get off the meds he's been on for pain--but that he will be in pain from it for the rest of his life??? Some of this doesn't make sense to me. He's in an HMO, so he's limited as to his doctor choices.

thanks about the dress and hat

Glad your brother is out!
Forgive me but why would a dr go in if he wasn't positive it was a hernia? That just seems unnecessary. JMO Could it have been that the mesh had loosened and that was causing his pain? though G's dr said the mesh would eventually become part of his body. Maybe your brother had a different kind of mesh? If he wants to see another dr G's is WONDERFUL! lt be far (I am assuming he lives by you?) But G's dr is GREAT!
As for the binding I bet that is the belt thing I sent you a message about on FB.
Could it be all the scar tissue causing his pain?
Sorry to be such a pain I guess when you've been there done that you try to use your little bit of knowledge to maybe help others/ sorry if I am being too much!

 

[Jennia]

Okay, so I haven't been able to keep up or catch up, because I have been working on my shop! Here is my latest set. I really love how this came out and wished we had a trip planned so she could wear it!

And because this is just a cute pic

So cute! Love the bright colors you used, too!

I finished up a few things for my trip this weekend.


I made this shirt a couple of weeks ago for DS Joe-I still haven't had a chance to go to JoAnns to see if I can find any buttons I like better than what I already have.

I made this for Halley. I wasn't in love with it when I first finished it but now that the buttons are on I like it more.

I made Joe & I t's to wear on the plane for check in at AKL.

So I only have 1 more weekend left before my trip. I'd like to make myself 2 blouses and I'd like to make my 2 DD's Lizzy & Emma shirts with this really cool circus fabric I bought at fabricsgalore for $2.99/yard. We are going to the circus on a mother/daughter girl scout event the night before my trip. PLUS I bought a new laptop computer so I want to install some software, I need to make sure all my photos are uploaded and backed up so I can reformat my memory cards and I need to PACK! OH and work is crazy busy!!! I think I'll be ready for a vacation! OH...and I need a hair cut.....

Very cute, I love that zebra print!

My models were more than uncooperative. They were terribly fussy and had attitude to spare! So the pics are over their clothes, without buttons, and with a side of sass.

First up, Cooper is have a doggie birthday party on Saturday. I will post more about it later. I am soooooo excited. I have so many fun things planned for the kids. I wish I was 4 and could enjoy all the fun stuff! So Cooper loves dogs, esp. biscuit his "dog" (that uses batteries) he got for christmas. He loves the biscuit books too. So here is his shirt.

To busy playing DS, to be bothered

Back view

more coming in next post.

That's adorable, I bet he has a fantastic party!

Last post- the disney on ice outfits that will be reused for our trip in September. Two outfits down, 40 more to go!!! I am going to try 2 or 3 outfits per day for 8 days for 2 kids- gotta get busy!!! I don't know if these will still fit then. They seem like they might be too short by then. UGH. I have yellow buttons that I will add hopefully tomorrow.

this pic pretty much sums it all up.

Amazing, great job!

lovesdumbo: Carol (from fabricsgalore) is just a sweet, sweet person and I always get refunded for any extra shipping ( something with the calculator?) right away and the packages do not take more and 2 days , I like that if you are looking for some specific fabric you can email her and she does her best to find it for you!!!! PS: I do not get compensated to endorse her I just love to share with you all when you find a place that is always reliable..and great fabric selection too!!!!!

I was a little lazy and decided to just cut the top piece without doing a paper pattern (big mistake!!!)after I sew the lining I thought the front looked a little too low so I decided to add the eyelet to give a little more coverage but now i do not know?!?!...I would hate to redo the top part again but please honest opinions needed should I leave it as is???????

vent!!!



sorry about my vent but the only thing I ask of my boys is that they excel in school nothing else, and lately is a constant battleLinnette

DEFINITELY looks like Snow White, I think it's amazing! I love dresses like this, where it's a more casual/comfortable look.

Linnette, I would be more than happy to CASE anything you made! Please forward all pattern pieces to me, and I will case away!

Love all the new stuff posted recently!
As I was going through Leighanna's backpack for school today, I noticed that she had her Spring pictures in there. Why she didn't tell us that they were in, I don't know. Unless... it was because she snuck a toy to school that day, and preceded to have her picture taken with it!
Silly girl!

Aww, too cute lol!

Finally something to share!
Here is a hat I made for Nikki. I also made one for her BFF's bday coming up.

Now this is the dress I made for my niece which is similar to one I made for my girlfriends dd. I modified it for my niece kind of a live and learn situation and I like my nieces better.

That hat is adorable!

 

[tricia]

OMG, I was only off the board for 4 days. Had to go to a hockey tournament. We played in the provincial championships and we won GOLD Anyway, gotta do a couple of big multiquotes to catch up.

Here's my Itty Bitty in size newborn- I can't believe how little it is, I put the quarter in the photo to try to give scale. This was sweet and easy, although it took me 3 days (Im so scatter brained!)
Would you believe today...I couldn't remember which way the fabric fed through my machine. WOW! It was only a moment- but still LOL!!!

that is really cute, and now you know why they call it the ITTY BITTY DRESS

Looks nice. Bet they will look even better with a model wearing those cute little boots.

Awesome job!!!

Just two days ago I posted about needing some desperate prayers. So many of you replied to my post and/or sent me PM's. I was once again overwhelmed with the kindness and caring showed by all of you. I am in tears right now and I am shaking over what I have to tell you now. These are happy, unbelievable tears though!!!

Just one hour ago I received a call from our attorney.....to make a VERY LONG story short, we are one BIG step closer to being able to adopt our beautiful baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet but this step was a HUGE ONE and we were told the other day this part of the decision probably would not be made until sometime around September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September I tell you!!! You guys all prayed for us and JUST TWO DAYS LATER we get some of the BEST news we have had in almost a year and a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW PRAYERS REALLY DO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU GUYS ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sitting here crying, I am such a sap, please excuse me!! I just can't believe it, it is incredible!!!!

Please, please if you can, keep the prayers coming. They are working, I tell you...REALLY WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is great. I hope things are progressing positively.

I haven't posted in a while. I have

All nice bags. I'm sure this one will be loved. I love it, if no one else does.

Tigger shirt and shorts for ds

Those are awesome.

Here's what I've been doing while in lurkdom:

Lily's Angelina Ballerina dress, it still needs pockets out of the green polka dot, but I'm not loving it so I'm completely unmotivated to finish it.

Don;t be so hard on yourself. The first dress is very cute. Still love those pink boots.

BTW, I am from central PA...near Hershey.

Adorable. I love Black and white and red.

Great, and it looks good with the iron on.

Love all the new things posted!

Here is CarlaC's precious dress without the sleeves. Cute dress for summer, and Leighanna likes this style.

Leighanna picked out the fabric for this too.``

Beautiful as usual Tom.

Very beautiful dress and pics. How cool is that to be able to play with bunnies while getting photos done.

SUPER, aren't they the best?!

Love the skirt. And great stuff in your other post. Nice that the older boys humoured you for the day.

in front of the beluga whale exibit- there are 2 or 3, but they were cleaning the exhibit so you could only see them when they swam right up in front of the glass.

Great job on the A-Line. Hope your feet feel better soon.

I finished both outfits for Epcot and I went outside with the girls to take some pictures. Its blowing a hurricane out there!

They look very happy in those dresses. Awesome job.

hi all i attempted carlas new pattern this morning, i left off cuff and collar for my first attempt, but i think next time i will be ready to do it, the dress went together pretty quick for me ...just a little over 2 hours. i am happy with it...i am throwing a baby shower with a nursery rhyme theme and mia will wear this

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shhh. dont tell anyone i used snaps cause i am afraid of buttons

Really nice. And buttons are not that scary. And besides, I understand that this dress has a placket that hides them.

And because this is just a cute pic

Adorable outfit.

 

[Jennia]

Double posting, but didn't want my news to get lost in my giganto multi-quote! We got a new car yesterday-a 2003 Subaru Outback, LL Bean edition that has all the fun but superfluous fancy stuff (like heated seats). Considering the car I'd been using had no cup holders, radio, or AC, this is going to feel like living it up in comparison, lol!

 

[t-beri]

YAY for new cars. Hopefully at the end of the year B is getting a new car, of course I'll still be driving the beat up old minivan

Drive it well!

 

[OokOofy]

Hi!

I have just started sewing (and often messing up lol). I'm wondering if you (all) design the face characters or if you can buy them somewhere and sew them on?

Thanks!

 

[NaeNae]

I cannot find a good image of Figment. Can someone point me in the right direction?

http://www.figmentsimagination.com/

 

[minnie2]

Hi!

I have just started sewing (and often messing up lol). I'm wondering if you (all) design the face characters or if you can buy them somewhere and sew them on?

Thanks!

Welcome! I think alot of people use coloring pages.


APPLIQUE REVELATION!!!!!

I have always had such a hard time with applique and the biggest problem was it would get stuck in the same spot and jam up. Well I tried an extra layer of stabilizer and BAM I got it done much better then I have in the past and no issues!!!!!!

I still ahve to place it on the shirt but for now I just did laces on a football because I figured it would be easier doing that ahead of time.

 

[sweetstitches]

thanks about the dress and hat

Glad your brother is out!
Forgive me but why would a dr go in if he wasn't positive it was a hernia? That just seems unnecessary. JMO Could it have been that the mesh had loosened and that was causing his pain? though G's dr said the mesh would eventually become part of his body. Maybe your brother had a different kind of mesh? If he wants to see another dr G's is WONDERFUL! lt be far (I am assuming he lives by you?) But G's dr is GREAT!
As for the binding I bet that is the belt thing I sent you a message about on FB.
Could it be all the scar tissue causing his pain?
Sorry to be such a pain I guess when you've been there done that you try to use your little bit of knowledge to maybe help others/ sorry if I am being too much!

If don't have much info about what the doctor said. I do know that my brother is wondering if this surgeon "messed up" something before, in his previous surgery, and doesn't want to admit it.

He has to see a doctor in his HMO. He had this surgery at Copley in Aurora. What hospital does your husband's doctor work out of?

 

[sahm1000]

Hi!

I have just started sewing (and often messing up lol). I'm wondering if you (all) design the face characters or if you can buy them somewhere and sew them on?

Thanks!

Welcome! Most of the people on here either hand make their applique pieces from clip art or use a special machine that they buy online their embroidery designs for. There are directions on the first page of this thread for doing appliques by hand. HeatherSue (a frequent poster on this thread) made the instructions and they really are the best! Good luck!