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

[EnchantedPrincess]

Ok everyone, quick question!

What is the difference between the Simply Sweet & the Stripwork jumper....specifically I am more interested in the top portion...what is the difference?

The Simply Sweet has different top style - jumper and halter styles, and also with different straps. The strip work jumper only has the jumper style. Once you have the Simply Sweet pattern, you can also make a stripwork skirt to go with the top that you chose. Hope that helps!

 

[jham]

So for some strange reason I decided to try to design a dress today. I used this basic pattern:

... but without the "belt" in the middle.

I thought if you alternated the petals on the top skirt and overlapped them, it would look more like Tiana's. Then you could use heavy stitch or applique for the vines, applique for the leaves, and tulle flowers with sequins in the middle. I also added the small petals to the top of the dress, and made the straps thinner (since Tiana's dress is strapless, but I don't like strapless dresses for little girls).

Feel free to laugh, especially since I spent the majority of my birthday designing a dress that I can't sew!

I love this dress so much! I can't wait to make Lily an outfit to wear to the movie, but since it's supposed to open in December, it will have to be something warm! I'm thinking a skirt similar to the one you designed with an appliqued tee or something.

Hello all! I finally finished my pirate applique. It was my very first machine applique which was a bit ambitious considering I have no idea what I am doing. I watched one video on the swak website (what does swak stand for??? ) and the machine is borrowed so I have no one to ask for help!!! The sewing teacher never got it to work! It has books but they are very very brief and just basically point out the features not really how to use them....

....So that's when I came here for some much needed help!!! Thanks so much...you all are the best! With a little encouragement I got it done!!!!

Jessica offered a VERY helpful piece of advice...the stitch count feature...you can tell it to back up and start again.....that really helped me get it back to where I wanted. Since I messed up twice....I ended up putting the pirate on yellow cotton fabric. I think it worked out better anyways. So thanks again for your help everyone!


This is a gift for a two year old boy! He likes pirates!!! This is a tee from Walmart and Carla's easy-fit shorts!

I need to buy one of those little mini-irons so I can iron out those lumps but I am pretty pleased with the results. There is definately a learning curve so hopefully I will improve over the next few months. My goal is to do something like what Jeanne did with the 7 dwarves! And I love some cute sets I saw on Etsy that had princesses and characters from their movies.....so many ideas! I don't know how long I will have this machine so I better get going!!!

Good news! This weekend is our ADR making weekend! Wha hooo! It sooo soon! I have been planning this trip for over a year and now everything is happening so fast!!!

I love it Cathy! It has definitely taken me lots of trial and error to figure out my machine. I still have a lot to learn but I mess up less. Hopefully they will let you keep it over the summer! There's no point hiding it in an empty classroom all that time, right?

Ok everyone, quick question!

What is the difference between the Simply Sweet & the Stripwork jumper....specifically I am more interested in the top portion...what is the difference?

The short bodice version of the simply sweet is very similar to the stripwork. It does have an extra lining piece which you can choose to use or not. It also has several different top options on the Simpy Sweet, including a halter style. The stripwork has buttons/button holes and the SS has ties and scrunchy straps as options. I have and love both and usually use the stripwork bodice just because those are the pattern pieces I have printed out. The SS has more options so if you are debating which one to buy, most people here would say the Simply Sweet!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I've finally got around to working on a project that I've been wanting to do for awhile. It was supposed to be something that Kirsta and I did together, but she wasn't much help! I like that appliques that everyone does, but I really wasn't sure I had the patience, so I did a color work. Kirsta helped me color one design, and I had to finish it up.

I used the Dainty Design strip work top, from YCMT. But changed it around some to do what I needed. Everyone thinks the top is too skimpy, but it's too late now. If I make another one, I'll know better. I also used the Disney World coloring book.

 

[sheridee32]

I need some opinions I am working on a carlas strip work top with a cinderella theme, all the characters i used are appliqued but I have this beautiful cinderella holding one of the mice it is embroideried and i am trying to decide if want that on the bodice or an appliqued cinderella. Help. Oh yea my daughter that works for disney world got the partners in excellence award for downtown they are only giving so many for each area and for all of downtown they only gave 13 and I am so happy for her she has only been a manager for over a year.
Thanks guys

 

[Flea]

I love the purse! That sparkly fabric always makes me happy!

Clucky!

hehe Obviously not a word you use in the US then hehe.

Clucky = mother hen like = wants a baby

 

[KARAJ]

OK so I was able to get a low end embroidery/sewing machine I purchased the Singer Futura CE-250, and have been ignoring my family, children, and not eating for about the last two weeks I am in love with this thing, or more aptly in love with LEARNING this thing!!

I have made a few pair of this Easy Fit shorts for my almost five year old (he LOVES these things), a new baby carrier, and of course a couple of the add straps sew together and you have a dress material dresses . and today I tried to make a really adorable outfit for my 3 year old who is the height of a 4T yet the waist and chest of about a 24month. The top turned out SO well I was so happy and then she put it on and not only was it a short 4 that made it like a belly shirt, the rest of the top was to large. I did try and make a new seam on each side and I think maybe she can wear it as a play shirt if I can find something to add to it to make it a little longer. I really am kind of sad about that one because I used my really cute minnie dot material.

I guess I am going to have to get good at changing patterns a little bit. But that is one reason I started to try and make their clothing, skinny kids! Oh I wish I had their problems LOL. I will add pics when I am allowed and figure it out. You guys are so great and I really enjoy reading this board.

Thanks Jessica

 

[desparatelydisney]

I NEED MOTIVATION!!!!

I have only completed 1/2 of DD's mermaid tail and not started the top.....and this time next week we will be in WDW!!! Must go sew...must go sew...must go sew...

 

[ibesue]

I love it, Cathy! It looks wonderful! Yes, there is definitely a learning curve with the embroidery machine! I've found that it doesn't save a lot of time to use it, but it just makes the appliques look really nice when you figure it out. It's also easier to do the smaller appliques with it. I swear by sulky sticky and doing hoopless embroidery. I know Jessica doesn't like it, but it works great for me. I want to do a little tutorial on it one of these days.

I love the hoopless embroidery too! I have tried over & over to make hand appliques, but I am so challenged! Its kind of like adding a button hole. You do it at the end and if you mess up, its gone! I would do fine on the big pieces of hand applique, but when you get to the fine details, ex face, it gets all messed up! I spent 2 weeks once on a jojo circus and NEVER got it right.

OK so I was able to get a low end embroidery/sewing machine I purchased the Singer Futura CE-250, and have been ignoring my family, children, and not eating for about the last two weeks I am in love with this thing, or more aptly in love with LEARNING this thing!!

I have made a few pair of this Easy Fit shorts for my almost five year old (he LOVES these things), a new baby carrier, and of course a couple of the add straps sew together and you have a dress material dresses . and today I tried to make a really adorable outfit for my 3 year old who is the height of a 4T yet the waist and chest of about a 24month. The top turned out SO well I was so happy and then she put it on and not only was it a short 4 that made it like a belly shirt, the rest of the top was to large. I did try and make a new seam on each side and I think maybe she can wear it as a play shirt if I can find something to add to it to make it a little longer. I really am kind of sad about that one because I used my really cute minnie dot material.

I guess I am going to have to get good at changing patterns a little bit. But that is one reason I started to try and make their clothing, skinny kids! Oh I wish I had their problems LOL. I will add pics when I am allowed and figure it out. You guys are so great and I really enjoy reading this board.

Thanks Jessica

I can't wait to see the pictures! You do need 10 posts, so start posting away so you can show us!!

Cathy, I love that pirate set!! He is so cute!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I've finally got around to working on a project that I've been wanting to do for awhile. It was supposed to be something that Kirsta and I did together, but she wasn't much help! I like that appliques that everyone does, but I really wasn't sure I had the patience, so I did a color work. Kirsta helped me color one design, and I had to finish it up.

I used the Dainty Design strip work top, from YCMT. But changed it around some to do what I needed. Everyone thinks the top is too skimpy, but it's too late now. If I make another one, I'll know better. I also used the Disney World coloring book.

I love it!! Please tell me how you did the coloring book pages on it. I have the fabric markers, but the colors are darker than I would like. I can applique, but have come to love the look of coloring on fabric.

hehe Obviously not a word you use in the US then hehe.

Clucky = mother hen like = wants a baby

That one I was able to figure out. I thought it was really cute.

 

[sweetstitches]

Sending you many prayers and lighting a candle!

Offering up prayers in your name.

Saying prayers for you that they turn out to be nothing. I had Melanoma so I know what you are going through

I know it's hard not to worry, but try to remember most of the time it is not serious.
I'll be thinking about you.

Prayers and to you

Praying for you!

Prayers are being said

prayers for you

I'll pray that it's nothing serious.

Thank you for all the prayers; they mean a lot!!!

 

[pixeegrl]

We got to come down earlier than we intended so i got a couple of shots of Abby in her dress...I had to bribe her with a clementine...luckily it matches the dress...Im still gonna add some more ribbon trim to the underdress and now I can't wait to work on the Tink.

The back is my favorite...I just love those curls too...

And the front....

 

[SallyfromDE]

I love it!! Please tell me how you did the coloring book pages on it. I have the fabric markers, but the colors are darker than I would like. I can applique, but have come to love the look of coloring on fabric.

Super easy.

Iron freeze paper on the back of your fabric to stablize it. Shiny side to fabric.

Make a copy of your coloring page. Put it behind your fabric. Use a light box, or put it up to the window. Use a fabric pen to draw the outlines.

Now you can color your picture.

You might have to use your pen to re outline some of your picture to darken it from be lightened from coloring.

Peel the freezer paper off. Put a paper towel on the ironing board and iron your fabric from the back.

Now your set. After it's been washed a few times and you think it's faded. You can re color it and iron it again to set it.

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Thank you for all the prayers; they mean a lot!!!

I must have missed your post earlier, but wanted to send you positive thoughts and prayers!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

I've finally got around to working on a project that I've been wanting to do for awhile. It was supposed to be something that Kirsta and I did together, but she wasn't much help! I like that appliques that everyone does, but I really wasn't sure I had the patience, so I did a color work. Kirsta helped me color one design, and I had to finish it up.

Wow..I love the look of that! What kind of paint did you use to color it? Is it special fabric paint?

 

[jessica52877]

I've finally got around to working on a project that I've been wanting to do for awhile. It was supposed to be something that Kirsta and I did together, but she wasn't much help! I like that appliques that everyone does, but I really wasn't sure I had the patience, so I did a color work. Kirsta helped me color one design, and I had to finish it up.

I used the Dainty Design strip work top, from YCMT. But changed it around some to do what I needed. Everyone thinks the top is too skimpy, but it's too late now. If I make another one, I'll know better. I also used the Disney World coloring book.

Super cute! I love to color but coloring on fabric takes so long! I like to color it a few times though! I think this is the cutest thing and I bet Kirsta LOVES it! BTW, she looks like she grew 3 feet over night!

I need some opinions I am working on a carlas strip work top with a cinderella theme, all the characters i used are appliqued but I have this beautiful cinderella holding one of the mice it is embroideried and i am trying to decide if want that on the bodice or an appliqued cinderella. Help. Oh yea my daughter that works for disney world got the partners in excellence award for downtown they are only giving so many for each area and for all of downtown they only gave 13 and I am so happy for her she has only been a manager for over a year.
Thanks guys

Congrats on your daughter! If it looks right then go with the embroidery if it looks like it doesn't fit then go with the applique. Really everyone else (besides us) is going to look and go how cute! No one would even think twice about it and I am sure either way it will be super cute!

Awesome job! It looks great. I am the opposite of you. I started on machine embroidery (though, not the *proper* way). Then I started hand piecing. I LOVE hand piecing sooooo much. I don't see myself going back to machine again.

ETA- can you make reservations this weekend? I was under the impression that it changed to 90 days with the new system. If not, I am behind!!!

I knew we got along well for a reason!

I love it, Cathy! It looks wonderful! Yes, there is definitely a learning curve with the embroidery machine! I've found that it doesn't save a lot of time to use it, but it just makes the appliques look really nice when you figure it out. It's also easier to do the smaller appliques with it. I swear by sulky sticky and doing hoopless embroidery. I know Jessica doesn't like it, but it works great for me. I want to do a little tutorial on it one of these days.

Do you get to keep this machine, or are you borrowing it? What kind is it?

LOL! I thought of you yesterday morning when my thread skipped stitches. There was a bit of stablizer stuck on the needle! I thought it was a new needle but who knows because I didn't even have sticky in!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Sorry for the quick drive by here, but DH is working overseas again, and things are nuts here. To those with health crises, I am praying for ya'll. Here's my question, where is the Feliz pattern? I finally broke down and bought my first Carla C pattern (now I get what the fuss is about.) and wanted to work on something else from YCMT; but can't find the dress anywhere Help please!

 

[sohappy]

I knew we got along well for a reason!

I remember your posts saying the same thing when I first started. I thought you were just plain crazy!

I saw a jedi mickey (machine) applique on Etsy today and thought, Jessica's looks sooooo much better than that!

I love how neat and perfect machine appliques are, but I love how big you can do hand pieced ones- and you can use whatever clip art you want. I haven't figured out how to use my cricut for patterns yet.

 

[jessica52877]

Sorry for the quick drive by here, but DH is working overseas again, and things are nuts here. To those with health crises, I am praying for ya'll. Here's my question, where is the Feliz pattern? I finally broke down and bought my first Carla C pattern (now I get what the fuss is about.) and wanted to work on something else from YCMT; but can't find the dress anywhere Help please!

The feliz is a fabrenmix pattern, it can't be bought on YCMT. I would say ebay or etsy is the best place to get it. Someone else might chime in with another source.

I remember your posts saying the same thing when I first started. I thought you were just plain crazy!

I saw a jedi mickey (machine) applique on Etsy today and thought, Jessica's looks sooooo much better than that!

I love how neat and perfect machine appliques are, but I love how big you can do hand pieced ones- and you can use whatever clip art you want. I haven't figured out how to use my cricut for patterns yet.

LOL! See, I really am not crazy! It does make it nice and completely smooth, etc but then I might as well bought it at a store. I have hardly sold a jedi mickey since that design was put up. Last year at this time they were flying out of here.

I have only ever cut a few things on the cricut but never actually used them. Just playing around. Some fabrics seem to work better then others it seems.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Super easy.

Iron freeze paper on the back of your fabric to stablize it. Shiny side to fabric.

Make a copy of your coloring page. Put it behind your fabric. Use a light box, or put it up to the window. Use a fabric pen to draw the outlines.

Now you can color your picture.

You might have to use your pen to re outline some of your picture to darken it from be lightened from coloring.

Peel the freezer paper off. Put a paper towel on the ironing board and iron your fabric from the back.

Now your set. After it's been washed a few times and you think it's faded. You can re color it and iron it again to set it.

Thank you so much for this. What kind of crayons did you use?

 

[SallyfromDE]

Wow..I love the look of that! What kind of paint did you use to color it? Is it special fabric paint?

Just a thin point fabric pen to do the outline and crayons.

Super cute! I love to color but coloring on fabric takes so long! I like to color it a few times though! I think this is the cutest thing and I bet Kirsta LOVES it! BTW, she looks like she grew 3 feet over night!

It didn't take that long to color. Kirsta was "supposed" to help. She has really grown. She wears a size 4 shoe now. I hope she grows into her feet. Nothing fits her! I'm hoping a couple of the customs I made last trip will still fit. She was always tall for her age. Don't know where it came from.

Thank you so much for this. What kind of crayons did you use?

Just used crayola.