Disboutiquers Part 15 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[jenb1023]

Okay, Ladies and Tom...I need some help. I purchased this fabric on clearance thinking that I wanted to make a simply sweet top out of the one with the 3 princesses and a stripwork skirt out of some pink and purple fabric I have and I would put the pics of the princesses from the other panel on it. Here's my problem....my DD's are 5 yrs. and 2 1/2 yrs old. The panel of the 3 princesses seems to be way to big to make a simply sweet top. Cam anyone help me figure this out or give me some ideas? I'm pretty new to sewing. Thank you so much!!!!

I have this fabric and made a pillowcase dress for my niece who is 3 1/2. It worked out perfectly. I am new to sewing but I would think the panel would be way too big for a top.

 

[celestebh]

OK, I'm doing Carla C's stripwork jumper and am doing the bottom ruffle. I did the two lines of gathering stitches, and I got a little more than half of it gathered and pinned seams to seams when both of my gathering threads broke at the same time. Do I need to take out all the gathering threads and start over, or can I try to run gathering stitches at the section where they broke?
Thanks.

 

[snubie]

OK, I'm doing Carla C's stripwork jumper and am doing the bottom ruffle. I did the two lines of gathering stitches, and I got a little more than half of it gathered and pinned seams to seams when both of my gathering threads broke at the same time. Do I need to take out all the gathering threads and start over, or can I try to run gathering stitches at the section where they broke?
Thanks.

I would try to just do the part that broke.
Maybe go ahead and attach/sew the already ruffled and pinned section to the skirt so that part is done and secure. Then go ahead and re-stitch the gathering stitches on the remaining ruffle.

 

[NiniMorris]

OK, I'm doing Carla C's stripwork jumper and am doing the bottom ruffle. I did the two lines of gathering stitches, and I got a little more than half of it gathered and pinned seams to seams when both of my gathering threads broke at the same time. Do I need to take out all the gathering threads and start over, or can I try to run gathering stitches at the section where they broke?
Thanks.

This question is EXACTLY why I am waiting on my ruffler foot to come in to finish my 2 Stripwork jumpers....

I unpinned mine and put two more rows...they broke at exactly the same time again! Then I tried one row zig zaged over dental floss...same problem...and one row zig zaged over embroidery floss...no luck. I'm happy to wait until the foot comes in....

Nini

 

[mirandag819]

I would try to just do the part that broke.
Maybe go ahead and attach/sew the already ruffled and pinned section to the skirt so that part is done and secure. Then go ahead and re-stitch the gathering stitches on the remaining ruffle.

I prefer ruffles with my ruffler foot now that I have learned how to use it, but when I was breaking threads a lot, usually when I was about half way done.... I found a method that worked better for me, and I didn't break anymore. I used the thickest thread I could find for the bobbin.... I think it was a hand quilting thread. I used normal thread for the top. Lowered my tension as low as it would go and did the longest possible stitch, the bobbin was so thick it never broke on me...... and yes several times I would just start over where I left off, but that little 1/4 inch or so where the two sections met always drove me crazy.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Sometimes I need a quick and easy project, so I have been making purses.

A monkey:

Hello Kitty:

Directions are in my blog, link is in my signature.

I have been loving looking at all the new creations! I am getting lots of ideas and it is good thing Megan is not here because she would want me to make it all for her!

Adorable!!!!

Okay, Ladies and Tom...I need some help. I purchased this fabric on clearance thinking that I wanted to make a simply sweet top out of the one with the 3 princesses and a stripwork skirt out of some pink and purple fabric I have and I would put the pics of the princesses from the other panel on it. Here's my problem....my DD's are 5 yrs. and 2 1/2 yrs old. The panel of the 3 princesses seems to be way to big to make a simply sweet top. Cam anyone help me figure this out or give me some ideas? I'm pretty new to sewing. Thank you so much!!!!

How about a Vida dress?

Hi Ladies! I haven't been around in a long time (I'm 13 weeks pregnant and have been incredibly sick) but I am hoping to jump back in here.

I am hoping you guys can help me with something. We are going back to Disneyland in Sept. for the last trip before the new baby comes. Among other things, I'd like to make my daughter a tiki room outfit, as the tiki room is my absolute favorite thing about Disney, and so far Abby loves it too (she's 2!).

Want to help me brainstorm? I'm thinking of doing CarlaC's simply sweet pattern, with the main body being some sort of tiki fabric, and pair it with a couple pretty coordinating fabrics for trims and ruffles. Then I'll pair it with some jeans that I will add a ruffle to, and then I was thinking on each leg do a different applique that pertained to the tiki room - perhaps "tiki" on one leg, a tiki man on another, Jose (or a parrot) on another, etc. What do you think? Does anyone have any better creative ideas for me?

In addition, I am having a REALLY tough time finding some appropriate tiki fabric. Anyone have any ideas? I'm tempted to buy a disney tiki room shirt on Disney but they are like $100 and up. I can't just do that for one outfit!

I don't have any suggestions for you on the Tiki outfit but wanted to say congratulations and hope that your morning sickness goes away soon!

 

[ncmomof2]

These all are amazing but my boys would love these two! You are so talented!

 

[aimeeg]

OK, I'm doing Carla C's stripwork jumper and am doing the bottom ruffle. I did the two lines of gathering stitches, and I got a little more than half of it gathered and pinned seams to seams when both of my gathering threads broke at the same time. Do I need to take out all the gathering threads and start over, or can I try to run gathering stitches at the section where they broke?
Thanks.

I am not sure this will help today but I have two suggestions.

1. Set your stitch length to a higher length like 6. Then loosen the tension. Use upholstery thread for your bobbing thread. I use bright blue so I can see it. Your bobbin thread is stronger and your stitches are looser. You should not break anymore thread.

2. Another method is to use a zig zag stitch and dental floss. Set your stitch to the highest width and run a zig zag stitch over the dental floss. Be careful not to catch any of the floss in the stitches. Then pull the dental floss for a nice gather.

 

[LisaZoe]

Thanks everyone for the wonderful compliments of my tees and pants!

To actually digitize, you have to have digitizing tools (called Studio, I believe). The basic allows you to do minor editing (increase, decrease size, combine designs, thread color changes, splitting, etc). They also have font engine that allows you to auto digitize any TTF.

That's what I guessed was the answer. I just can't justify the cost right now so I guess I'll have to wait to implement my idea. I may still try the Embird trial downloads once I can afford the PED Basic.

 

[ncmomof2]

I lovethe Miss Piggy! What a great idea!

 

[teresajoy]

Here's some of what I've completed so far - Maddie's dress for Chef Mickey's - my first attempt at applique in a very long time:

A dress for Crystal Palace - the fabric has Pooh & Eeyore on it & I love the pink!

I'm so sorry about your dog.

I love all these dresses!! Your daughter is so adorble!! The Eeyore one is my favorite. I have been eyeing that fabric for a few weeks, I think I need it!

Notice someone missing?? There was also supposed to be a Cinderella flower girl but the day came and she was not going to put the dress on.

Darla made all of the Bridesmaids dresses and the little girl dresses. She has more pictures on her facebook.

Everyone looks gorgeous!!! I feel so bad for Darla that the little girl wouldn't wear the Cinderella!! Uggh! She put so much work into those dresses! I think I would have just about cryed if I were her! At Heather's wedding, one of the flower girls refused to walk down the aisle (she wasn't scared, just being a brat). Thankfully, she had two flowergirls!

If you have an extra prayers/positive thoughts, would you mind sending some my way? I know it's not as big an issue as many people have, that's why I only want the extras...

I thought I was just getting tired because of everything I was doing for the trip...then I thought maybe it was stress...but I think I have to face the fact I'm having a Lupus/Fibro Flare. This is horrible and almost the worst possible timing. Please give me strength to fend this off, or at least be done with it in time to finish packing and get on our trip!!!

I finished a few more projects! First I made a memory board with left-over Jennifer P. fabrics! You can put cards or pictures or whatever in the ribbon...

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I LOVE the memory board! Where did you get the YCMT card?

And that BELLE!!! Oh my goodness Cathy!!! That is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!! I think that is my new favorite thing you have ever made!

I was in Walmart tonight and found the blue dalmation fabric that some of you were making things with a week or two ago for $1.50 a yard!!! Woo-hoo! They also had pink dalmation fabric so of course I had to get that too!

On a frustrating note, I was looking for character pillowcases tonight for a dress I am making and I went to Walmart and Target and they had none - not even a place on the shelves for pillowcases. They only had sheet sets for ALL characters! Are you not able to buy character pillowcases anymore?!?!

OOH! I may need to PM you!

If they had more of that pink dalmation fabric I would love some!!!! Was it $1.50 a yard too? I think TeresaJoy was looking for some of the blue dalmation fabric, I was going to spare her some in my stash but

I can pay you by paypal for the shipping and fabric!!!!

Yes, I was! Thanks for the offer too!

With all the wonderful machine appliques I've been seeing around here lately, I admit I've been tempted into looking at embroidery machines. I currently have a New Home (Janome) MC 6000, so I was drooling over the more current MC 10000, 10001 and 11000 (Hey a girl can dream!)

After a bit of research the only one I found around my area was the MC1100..new...with a new price tag! My in-laws used to own a sewing kit business, so my husband thought his Mom might know where to find one used.

As it turns out...she has a MC10000 sitting in her attic that she hasn't used in several years! It has all the extra goodies, plus she has 5 boxes of thread to go with. She's offered it to me on a long-term loan basis, with some thread! WOO HOO!!

I can't wait to get it! I'm definitely going to need to get to planning out a few customs for the kids for our October trip!!

Thanks for letting me share...

Oh WOW!!! That is so cool!!!

We just got here today and tomorrow we will be going to Magic Kingdom, sorry to just butt in all Off topic and all but we are just so excited to be here I had to share our excitement with someone..

Have fun!!!

Ok - here is the ladybug patchwork as a simply sweet with a twirlly skirt - really twirly skirt. Should I put the ribbon and flower on ( i think I will make flower removable though for easier washing)? I was thinking of the ribbon by itself and maybe I could make something that could be pinned on in the same place as the flower that is more Disney. Anyway - the basic dress is done. Whew! Darn that ruffle was LLOONNGG!

without flower

I prefer it without the flower. It is such a pretty dress!

I just wanted to introduce myself. I found disboards while researching for our upcoming DW trip in September and then found the disboutiquers threads. I am so inspired by all of your beautiful creations.

I taught myself to sew about six years ago when DD was born. I used some of the Children's Corner patterns to make her some cute outfits, but haven't made much since DS came along three years ago.

I also have to thank you all for the recommendation on the YCMT website and Carla C's patterns. I've recently made a couple of tiered skirts with matching outfits for DD's doll and made the stripwork jumper for her doll. I'm currently working on a stripwork jumper for DD. I am so surprised by how professional it's looking; Carla C's pictures make things so much easier!

Thanks for the inspiration!

Isn't Carla great!!!! She posts here too. She lurks a lot! She is Louiesmama.

I can't wait to see what you've made!

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

Sorry nothing is modeled but you get the idea.

These are customs for a 12 year old. I felt I need to be careful about how whimsical I made them.

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Here are The Muppets. I am really happy with how these turned out.

Aimee, the outfits are great!!! I love the Marie!

Pettiskirt Question.
I know it's been discussed to death, but what type do you recommend for under dresses, etc. I want a white one that is not to full but not to itchy. Where do you all get yours from? I checked chasing fireflies catalog but 80 dollars is a bit much.

I have pettis for my girls that don't have the fluff on them for underneath dresses. They also have a lot of pettis with fluff, but sometimes the fluff makes a funny line around the outfit, so I like to use the non-fluff ones then. PM me if you want more information. I think they are $35.

For those of you with TWEENS!

What do you make for them? I'm making a striped skirt for DD10 and I've made some baby doll shirts, but I just don't know what else to make for her that would be stylish?

Any suggestions??

Arminda loves everything I make for her! She is 11, going on 11. I like to make her the peasant dresses, (I use Carla's directions for upsizing it, which are in the bookmarks) I love the Precious Dress (sleeveles and collarless) for her too, and she has loved the skirts I've made her with the Perfectly Preppy pattern too. The pleated version is very tweenish! I like the Tween Flare skirt by Patchwork Kids (I think!) too. It's super easy and really cute.

Well, I did it! Just bought the precious dress and bucket hat. Now, I need to finish the dress I started in the spring for Sara Beth so I can start on her Disney outfits! I really wanted the Emma Swing top...just not sure about it yet!

Woo hoo!!! I love the Precious Dress! It is so adorable!

Sometimes I need a quick and easy project, so I have been making purses.

A monkey:

Hello Kitty:

Directions are in my blog, link is in my signature.

I have been loving looking at all the new creations! I am getting lots of ideas and it is good thing Megan is not here because she would want me to make it all for her!

Those are simply adorable Steph!!!

She does wear a uniform. And yes, Piper IS a genius!!!





Stop the presses....T named the baby??? How did I miss it???

Calm down, unless she did it while I was replying she has not yet announced the name of the baby!

 

[kathyell]

First off, those Buzz and Mickey shirts and the Seuss shorts are AMAZING!

In addition, I am having a REALLY tough time finding some appropriate tiki fabric. Anyone have any ideas? I'm tempted to buy a disney tiki room shirt on Disney but they are like $100 and up. I can't just do that for one outfit!

Some ideas: (I don't know any of these sellers or sites so please do your due diligence and make sure they're reputable before you place an order.)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tiki-Hut-Cotton-Fabric-45"-Inch-Width_W0QQitemZ180316393279QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/web...odid=90778&sid=31U9Hz2DlA8j05P-05109185815.cf
(that's also available in a red background on that same site)
http://www.gotfabric.com/SearchEngineCatalog/tropical-tiki-novelty-fabric.htm

or there's a lot of stuff I think could work here:

http://www.hawaiianfabric.com/

 

[ibesue]

OK, I'm doing Carla C's stripwork jumper and am doing the bottom ruffle. I did the two lines of gathering stitches, and I got a little more than half of it gathered and pinned seams to seams when both of my gathering threads broke at the same time. Do I need to take out all the gathering threads and start over, or can I try to run gathering stitches at the section where they broke?
Thanks.

Let me see if I can explain the way I do gathering.

When doing ruffles or any kind of gathering, I mark my fabric in quarters. So I start by folding my fabric in half and marking with pins. Then I hold the pins together, which gives me the half way point for each side. I do 2 rows of stitching in each quarter. So I end up with 8 different rows of gathering. I also over lap the sections slightly, but be careful not to stitch over the gathering threads. Now you mark the skirt (or bodice) into quarters and then pin the two pieces together at the pins. Now you are only pulling threads in quarter sections. Its easier to adjust all your gathers within a smaller section. I know this is probably clear as mud!

Otherwise, omgosh, everything is great!! Everyone keeps getting better and better. I have been lurking as there have been some issues in my household that I need to take care of. Lisa, those shirts & pants are amazing!!! I like making my tops too as you don't have to search high & low for a size!! But I make mine in cotton, not T's!!! The ladybug dress is so cute and so much work. I did a skirt in the spring that was so big by the time I finished! I haven't done that one again! Amiee, those tweens sets are perfect! Just the right amount of disney! And the miss piggy is too cute! I have used Dena too and love her to death! She is a sweetie for sure, almost as sweet as our Heather!!! I love the alice dress, and all the working dresses! So cute! I have been saying prayers to all who need them. Marah, I hope you are feeling better so you have a great trip. I have a dear friend with fibro and I know how much pain she can be in. Lets see, WELCOME to littlest T and to all our new members!! We are so excited you are here.... You are ours now! And we can't wait to see what you have been making!

Okay, my good news!!! I AM GOING TO PORTLAND NEXT WEEK FOR 2 WEEKS!!!!


I am going to visit with my oldest DD and her family! So anyone know of any good fabric stores??? My DD said she knows where Joanns is....

Okay, probably back to lurking, I am headed to San Diego tomorrow where its not 100+ and they have air conditioning even if it is!! My youngest DGD is turning 1 this weekend. Its unreal to think she is already one!!!

 

[NaeNae]

NEED IDEAS!!!

We've decided to make a quick trip to Sea World, San Antonio and the beach at Corpus Christi. I've got a week to get customs made. I know it's going to be majorly hot at SW. What does everyone suggest for the girls? I'm thinking some kind of dress would be cooler. Poor DGS1 will be stuck in easy fit shorts and a tank top. I have an old Stretch-n-Sew tank top pattern but the smallest size is a 2. I have to figure out how to downsize it to a 12 month.

 

[3huskymom]

How much do you guys need? They were both $1.50 a yard!!! Hopefully we are talking about the same fabric since I didn't post a pic. It's a bunch of dalmations playing around flowers....I can try to post a pic after mine comes out of the wash. I bought it in a different town so I may not get back over there for a few days but I will definitely try to get there soon if you guys really want it. Hopefully they will have plenty. I was the first one to have any cut.

I would take 4 yards of the pink if they have more it! You can PM me if you get it and I will paypal you for the fabric and shipping!

 

[karebear1]

Let me see if I can explain the way I do gathering.

When doing ruffles or any kind of gathering, I mark my fabric in quarters. So I start by folding my fabric in half and marking with pins. Then I hold the pins together, which gives me the half way point for each side. I do 2 rows of stitching in each quarter. So I end up with 8 different rows of gathering. I also over lap the sections slightly, but be careful not to stitch over the gathering threads. Now you mark the skirt (or bodice) into quarters and then pin the two pieces together at the pins. Now you are only pulling threads in quarter sections. Its easier to adjust all your gathers within a smaller section. I know this is probably clear as mud!

Otherwise, omgosh, everything is great!! Everyone keeps getting better and better. I have been lurking as there have been some issues in my household that I need to take care of. Lisa, those shirts & pants are amazing!!! I like making my tops too as you don't have to search high & low for a size!! But I make mine in cotton, not T's!!! The ladybug dress is so cute and so much work. I did a skirt in the spring that was so big by the time I finished! I haven't done that one again! Amiee, those tweens sets are perfect! Just the right amount of disney! And the miss piggy is too cute! I have used Dena too and love her to death! She is a sweetie for sure, almost as sweet as our Heather!!! I love the alice dress, and all the working dresses! So cute! I have been saying prayers to all who need them. Marah, I hope you are feeling better so you have a great trip. I have a dear friend with fibro and I know how much pain she can be in. Lets see, WELCOME to littlest T and to all our new members!! We are so excited you are here.... You are ours now! And we can't wait to see what you have been making!

Okay, my good news!!! I AM GOING TO PORTLAND NEXT WEEK FOR 2 WEEKS!!!!


I am going to visit with my oldest DD and her family! So anyone know of any good fabric stores??? My DD said she knows where Joanns is....

Okay, probably back to lurking, I am headed to San Diego tomorrow where its not 100+ and they have air conditioning even if it is!! My youngest DGD is turning 1 this weekend. Its unreal to think she is already one!!!

If you're talking Portland OR- there is the most AWESOMEST FABRIC STORE IN THE WORLD THERE!!! It's called fabric Depot- tons and tons of fabric- and always at least 30% off.

 

[3huskymom]

Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.
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Here's Hayleigh's Alice dress for the breakfast....I used the CarlaC precious dress pattern.

 

[ncmomof2]

I made my first super twirly patchwork dress today (well, it took a few days). My hubby thought I was nuts! I would not have tried it without the ruffler and serger. I ended upo doing a rolling hem with my serger after trying to iron for a regular hem. That would have taken forever!

Here is the final row, 96 blocks!

The pictures are not the best. The sun made a wierd circle. It is only 100 degrees here

Here is the twirl factor:

 

[pixeegrl]

I made my first super twirly patchwork dress today (well, it took a few days). My hubby thought I was nuts! I would not have tried it without the ruffler and serger. I ended upo doing a rolling hem with my serger after trying to iron for a regular hem. That would have taken forever!

Here is the final row, 96 blocks!

The pictures are not the best. The sun made a wierd circle. It is only 100 degrees here

Here is the twirl factor:

I sooo want to make one of these. Yours is adorable!!!! Any tips on setting my serger to do a rolled hem? Still don't know how and I no longer have the manual. It is a 4 thread if that helps.

 

[aimeeg]

One More Dress-

I finished the applique before I got my new machine. This one was done by hand. The Queen of Hearts is for my almost 3 year old DD to wear to Fantasmic. Her sister is wearing Maleficent and her step cousin is wearing Jack Skellington.

I am not sure if you can tell but the red is not polka dots. It is hearts.

The piping is not messed up. It's just the picture.