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

[emcreative]

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.

SO BEAUTIFUL!!

What pattern is that?

 

[aimeeg]

SO BEAUTIFUL!!

What pattern is that?

Thank you!

The pattern is the ANNA. It is a fantastic pattern. I love how easy it is to make and so versatile. I also like how the pattern grows with your child. Next year this could be worn as a top.

 

[minnie2]

Steph I love the purses! I need to go check your blog!

Here's what I've been working on over the weekend and yesterday.

Fantastic!

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!!!!

What about using the panal as the skirt part of the dress and a different color for the top?

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:

Love it!

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.

fabulous!

 

[ncmomof2]

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.

Adorable! By hand? I would never be able to do that!

 

[Glenna74]

You Disboutiquers are so incredibly talented!!! I can manage to make pillowcases and the like, but haven't yet attempted clothes ...

I think I'm going to try to make a costume for DS5, though. He decided yesterday that he wants to be Mike Wazowski for Halloween. Any ideas on where I can find a *simple* pattern would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[SallyfromDE]

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?!?!

I love this fabric. Our Walmart doesn't have it. Was it with the clearance? I'm hoping our store will get it in.

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..

Go and enjoy!! Tell us more when you get home.

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!

So what do you think?

I like the idea of the removeable flower. Looks GREAT!!

one recommendation: cut everything at once. You wouldn't believe what a time saver it is, honest.

Then you can sew them one at a time, but the assembly line cutting works great! It's the only way I finished the 4 big give sets I had in a day and a half (plus the two tshirts w/ Emcreative's disigns)

I hate cutting our a pattern. Once I'm past that . . . . .

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.

Love everything!!

Here's what I've been working on over the weekend and yesterday.

Lisa, I love everything. Do you order your knits online? Our Joannes doesn't carry it.

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 bought some cute hawaiin fabric and did a shirt for DN that has lilo like kids on it. Just do a search for Hawaiian fabric. I don't remember who I got it from, but they were great, I had it in just a couple days.

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!

I think this looks great. Does DH still think your nuts now that he sees how great DD looks?

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.

This is adorable!!

 

[celestebh]

Thank you so much for your advice on my ruffling problem! What a great group this is!

snubie--I followed your advice, and it worked! Thanks!

NiniMorris--Isn't it frustrating when that happens? Especially multiple times! Good luck with ruffler foot. How does one work, and what does one look like?

mirandag819--Thanks for your advice on the thick thread for the bobbin; I'll try that!

aimeeg--Ditto on the upholstery thread for the bobbin! I'll have to try to find some. Amazing Queen of Hearts dress!

ibesue--That is a brilliant idea of doing separate gathering threads for each quarter. I can especially see how this would be helpful with little ones around and their frequent interruptions!

Now, I've just got to attach the skirt to the bodice and make the doll's dress. Once I'm finished, I'll take pictures and see if I have enough posts to add pics. Thanks again!

 

[celestebh]

Here is a follow-up on my ruffler question. I do have a pleater (for smocking). Has anyone ever used a pleater for gathering?

 

[LisaZoe]

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

If you mean Portland OR, you definitely need to check out Fabric Depot. They have an online store but it is small compared to the real thing. They have a great selection of quilters cotton as well as home dec and apparel/special occasion fabrics. They used to have 40% off one weekend each month but I think the best they offer now is 35% off. You can go to their website to check their calendar for the dates you'll be there to see what their sales are during that period.

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!

I don't know if I've ever shared how I do a hem on a long ruffle but I run the fabric through the serger along the edge that will be hemmed. The stitching makes it easy to turn up an even amount as I iron. I only roll it up once for ironing but I do a second roll when I stitch so the serged edge is hidden. It's still a lot of ironing but it actually goes pretty quickly.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Here is a follow-up on my ruffler question. I do have a pleater (for smocking). Has anyone ever used a pleater for gathering?

The ruffler has a pleater on it also. Sometimes if I can't get the ruffler to work with me, I'll do the pleats, then gather that so it has a less pleated look. But the pleat look works to.

 

[LisaZoe]

Lisa, I love everything. Do you order your knits online? Our Joannes doesn't carry it.

I do order online but I'm a bit nervous doing so from new sources because the knits vary quite a bit. Some are thick while others are quite thin and it's also not always easy to tell the true color. I actually got the fabric for the Sorcerer Mickey and Buzz tees from Hancocks. They are a nice weight and very soft. The nearest location is about an hour away but it was great to be able to see and feel them before buying.

One other option is to buy tees in larger adult sizes especially if you can find them on sale. I've picked up a few striped tees on clearance to use as fabric because I don't usually need much and many online places will only sell in 1 yd increments.

 

[CastleCreations]

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:

It's beautiful. I would totally buy that from you. I used to make skirts using the blocks all the time, but it took so long. I never did figure out the quick way to cut the blocks. It's gorgeous. I love all the colors.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

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.

This is great! What pattern is this?

 

[abc123mom]

Here is the twirl factor:

WOW! What a lot of work and great twirl power!! Great Job!

This turned out great...very unique!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Help Pleeeeeease!!!!

Okay I bought the applique Goofy Design. I did the trace stitches, traced them onto paper pieces, use them as a pattern piece to cut out my fabrics. Then place them over the outlines. They seem to line up. Start the sewing and they don't line up. One time they are too large on time they are too small. What am I missing? Would it be easier to tack the fabric down and then trim around it or am I just crazy. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mirandag819]

Help Pleeeeeease!!!!

Okay I bought the applique Goofy Design. I did the trace stitches, traced them onto paper pieces, use them as a pattern piece to cut out my fabrics. Then place them over the outlines. They seem to line up. Start the sewing and they don't line up. One time they are too large on time they are too small. What am I missing? Would it be easier to tack the fabric down and then trim around it or am I just crazy. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have never heard of tracing pattern pieces when doing machine applique. I do the first set of stitches on my fabric..... then I lay down my piece of fabric for the applique section (making sure it fully covers the first set of stitches) then the machine tacks down the fabric and I cut the on the outside of the tack stitch. I don't think you ever have to trace when doing it with a machine, I believe that is only when doing it by hand.

 

[emcreative]

I did it!

Here it is, the final Mulan dress. I know there are a million mistakes and pretty much everyone could do better...but hey, Emilee loves it!!!

 

[ibesue]

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.

I am going to Oregon!!! I will be going to Fabic Depot! I will call my DD and have her start looking into where its at!!! I originally put OR in my post but it looked like I was going to PORTLAND OR. I didn't know if anyone would think I was going to portland or somewhere else.

Here's Hayleigh's Alice dress for the breakfast....I used the CarlaC precious dress pattern.

It turned out so cute!!! Love all the embroidery on the apron!

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 love this it!!! It is really really cute!!!

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.

I love that Anna wrap dress!!! The queen of hearts it great!

If you mean Portland OR, you definitely need to check out Fabric Depot. They have an online store but it is small compared to the real thing. They have a great selection of quilters cotton as well as home dec and apparel/special occasion fabrics. They used to have 40% off one weekend each month but I think the best they offer now is 35% off. You can go to their website to check their calendar for the dates you'll be there to see what their sales are during that period.



I don't know if I've ever shared how I do a hem on a long ruffle but I run the fabric through the serger along the edge that will be hemmed. The stitching makes it easy to turn up an even amount as I iron. I only roll it up once for ironing but I do a second roll when I stitch so the serged edge is hidden. It's still a lot of ironing but it actually goes pretty quickly.

I will be in Oregon and going to fabric depot!! Now I am really excited to check out their website!! My DD & DGD are excited to go shopping with me. I told them we will be checking out the fabric stores.

I do my hems by folding up 1/2 inch, ironing it down and then folding it in and ironing it again. I might have to try it with the serger next time!

Help Pleeeeeease!!!!

Okay I bought the applique Goofy Design. I did the trace stitches, traced them onto paper pieces, use them as a pattern piece to cut out my fabrics. Then place them over the outlines. They seem to line up. Start the sewing and they don't line up. One time they are too large on time they are too small. What am I missing? Would it be easier to tack the fabric down and then trim around it or am I just crazy. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hmmm, I don't think I have ever done it the way you are doing it. That really seems like a LOT of work! I just do the outline stitch, lay the fabric on, let it do the tack stitch and then cut out. Is the hoop coming off? Are you always remembering to latch the hoop on the machine? Those would cause it to be off in the long run. Sometimes it is the design, but try it without all that extra work!!

 

[DisneyKings]

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!

A Little Mermaid dress for our DHS day:

And, I finally finished this one yesterday - this McCall's pattern was SUCH a pain after using the great designs on YCMT, but I really wanted to make a few of these onesie/bubble outfits for her since I think they may be cooler in the heat of August. I'm working on another of these now with more Pooh fabric.

Thanks for looking!

Adorable!

So I finished my DD4's Provincial Belle Dress. I made an eyelet slip and put Belle herself on the apron...get ready for too many Brooklyns!!!

Big Twirl...

So here are the separate pieces...

Thanks for looking! We are getting ready for Disney slowly!!


Credits
God - everything
Disney - Belle
Machine - Janome MC10000
Pattern - Carla's Precious Dress...I made a shortened top with sleeves then a dress without sleeves and layered them together.
Eyelet slip - Carla and I made it up as we were shopping....hahahha
Fabric and Notions- Quilt shop in Ocean City NJ and Joann Fabrics
Applique designs - Diva Duds
A very special thanks to Carla and Stitches Etc for your help!!!

Absolutely beautiful!

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!

I'm planning on getting those 2 tonight too!

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!

Here is the twirl factor:

Beautiful!

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.

I love it!

 

[billwendy]

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:

THat is so cool!!! Love the twirl factor! Cant believe how big she is getting!!

I did it!

Here it is, the final Mulan dress. I know there are a million mistakes and pretty much everyone could do better...but hey, Emilee loves it!!!

I think she looks beautiful in that dress!! Im glad she likes it too!!