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

[teresajoy]

No mine was blue like this:

I think because I was a little Romany girl and that one had the darkest hair.

...all I remember having was the bed set and the curtains...can I be adopted??

I meant the background. Our Holly Hobby looked like that on a pink background. I need to find some pictures!

I don't think the bayou ever freezes.. lol
I always waited for it to freeze every year when I was a kid because I thought I could go ice skating on it. Never did go ice skating..
I got to sleep in her bed the other night because she wasn't feeling well. It definitely brought out the child in me.

I was afraid of that!

For those of you who have the brother cs-6000i....
what stitch # or #'s do you use to go around appliques?

I guess I am a little confused. Thanks!

If you look at Heather's tutorial, that is the machine she has.

I was inspired by Steph to clean up my sewing area. I was also pushed in that direction by the little one arriving in November. My sewing area was in the room that will be the baby's so I had to move it.

We have a room over our garage that is oddly shaped with sloping roof lines. You can see the roof lines here:

My fabric stash is pitiful compared to some but I really haven't sewn much lately and am trying to cut down on unnecessary purchases (DH sees fabric which will sit on a shelf as unnecessary).

It looks great Stacey!

TWO QUESTIONS

1) Should I prewash, dry and press all fabric before making a dress? What do you all do?

2) Where can I find the medium size dots fabrics? I have a huge red w/ white dot fabric, and a black w/ white dots about 1/4 inch (same for red) But not the nice "medium size"..where can I find that??

Julie

I would prewash it. I don't always, but you should!

I don't know who has the dots right now. The last I saw was at Joann's.

 

[snubie]

TWO QUESTIONS

1) Should I prewash, dry and press all fabric before making a dress? What do you all do?

2) Where can I find the medium size dots fabrics? I have a huge red w/ white dot fabric, and a black w/ white dots about 1/4 inch (same for red) But not the nice "medium size"..where can I find that??

Julie

You should pre-wash but I don't always.

The medium sized red dot is a Joann's find. They have several colors with the white dots.

 

[my*2*angels]

Ok I am delving into our Crystal Palace lunch wear...there will be 7 or 8 of us wearing Pooh and various friends tees and the little girls are wearing skirts which used to be dresses with their tees.

I finished the first one today....and I have to say Piglet stitched out sooo well.....I am so excited to do more!!!



Here I am so excited that its working I had to take a pic!!! Yaaaa Heather!!!!

And dd who is less than enthusiastic to have to stop playing for a sec and model this outfit...

And a close-up of Piglet...

Credits
God - everything
Winnie-the-Pooh book - Alan Alexander Milne
Disney - Winnie the Pooh is a Walt Disney Company franchise, based on animated fictional characters who have been featured as part of the Disney character line-up.
Digital Design - Frou Frou by Heather Sue
Machine - Janome 100000
Tees - Old Navy
Fabric and Notions - Pooh fabric, Springs Industry, from Joann Fabrics
Stablizer - I used three kinds and spray adhesive...this worked wonders!


Special thanks to Heather Sue for her excellent designs! I would highly recommend them!!!

Soooo cute!

I was inspired by Steph to clean up my sewing area. I was also pushed in that direction by the little one arriving in November. My sewing area was in the room that will be the baby's so I had to move it.

We have a room over our garage that is oddly shaped with sloping roof lines. You can see the roof lines here (this picture is from Winter 2007/2008 when the house was still under construction):

So my space was limited because we also use the room as an office. Here is what I came up with:

My fabric stash is pitiful compared to some but I really haven't sewn much lately and am trying to cut down on unnecessary purchases (DH sees fabric which will sit on a shelf as unnecessary).

Great job! I think it looks great and it is always nice to have a little place of your own!

TWO QUESTIONS

1) Should I prewash, dry and press all fabric before making a dress? What do you all do?

2) Where can I find the medium size dots fabrics? I have a huge red w/ white dot fabric, and a black w/ white dots about 1/4 inch (same for red) But not the nice "medium size"..where can I find that??

Julie

I ALWAYS prewash and dry because I have been burned before by not doing it. Doing it before hand preshrinks it and if it is going to bleed or fade it is better to find that out before you spend all of your time on the outfit.

Joanns has lots of dots! I have gotten red, black, purple, pink, orange, and royal and navy blue there. HTH!

 

[3huskymom]

Ok, I have this huge fear that since I spent so much time getting Hayleigh's outfits ready for WDW that our luggage will get lost. This is the first trip we are making with her having custom outfits, so it's never come up before. For those that fly, do you pack your customs in a carry-on? or trust the airline?

Looking for ideas or reassurance. Thanks!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Ok, I have this huge fear that since I spent so much time getting Hayleigh's outfits ready for WDW that our luggage will get lost. This is the first trip we are making with her having custom outfits, so it's never come up before. For those that fly, do you pack your customs in a carry-on? or trust the airline?

Looking for ideas or reassurance. Thanks!

I trust the airlines...the customs are too heavy for a carry on

 

[revrob]

We should!!!! We can tag team Mulan LOL!!!!

When are you coming?

YES! YES! YES! We should!
August 3-12! We need to meet up!

TWO QUESTIONS

1) Should I prewash, dry and press all fabric before making a dress? What do you all do?

2) Where can I find the medium size dots fabrics? I have a huge red w/ white dot fabric, and a black w/ white dots about 1/4 inch (same for red) But not the nice "medium size"..where can I find that??

Julie

I always prewash & dry. For all the reasons listed - I don't want any surprises AFTER I sew.

Minnie Dot has been at Joanne's if you don't find it there, you can do a search for Michael Miller red ta dot. I like that dot for Minnie dot too!

Ok, I have this huge fear that since I spent so much time getting Hayleigh's outfits ready for WDW that our luggage will get lost. This is the first trip we are making with her having custom outfits, so it's never come up before. For those that fly, do you pack your customs in a carry-on? or trust the airline?

Looking for ideas or reassurance. Thanks!

I've never had that fear... until now!

 

[*Toadstool*]

http://www.susanstewartdesigns.com/...D&ID(store)=166&cat=Heirloom Garment Patterns
I think I am allowed to post links to stuff like that huh?
Aren't those dresses adorable??? I have never made a Redondo/twirl skirt because I don't like skirts on Hannah, but I love that little pink sundress! This will be on my list of patterns to buy. It is so sweet!

 

[spongemommie05]

http://www.susanstewartdesigns.com/...D&ID(store)=166&cat=Heirloom Garment Patterns
I think I am allowed to post links to stuff like that huh?
Aren't those dresses adorable??? I have never made a Redondo/twirl skirt because I don't like skirts on Hannah, but I love that little pink sundress! This will be on my list of patterns to buy. It is so sweet!

Those are adorable !

 

[HeatherSue]

...all I remember having was the bed set and the curtains...can I be adopted??

Sure, why not!!

IT"S HERE!!!!!! My new sewing machine arrived! I so badly just want to use it but I guess I should read the directions first! :

Yay!!! To answer your question about the settings, I think I give the settings I use on that machine in my applique tutorial.

My kiddos and utahmama's just got dogs and adorable Ladybugs.. and dolphins .in their Happy Meals

I've missed you, Misty!!! We miss Wendy, too!

Heathersue-yes she is looking older-PLEASE tell her to stop!!!!!

To Morgan: Listen here, young lady. You just need to stop it with the growing stuff! No more! You are supposed to stay a little girl forever! I'm just kidding, sweetie!

BTW Ms. heathersue- Morgan's doll...................


is SAMANTHA!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, whatever!!! I just knew it wasn't Jord!

Here I am so excited that its working I had to take a pic!!! Yaaaa Heather!!!!

Credits
God - everything
Winnie-the-Pooh book - Alan Alexander Milne
Disney - Winnie the Pooh is a Walt Disney Company franchise, based on animated fictional characters who have been featured as part of the Disney character line-up.
Digital Design - Frou Frou by Heather Sue
Machine - Janome 100000
Tees - Old Navy
Fabric and Notions - Pooh fabric, Springs Industry, from Joann Fabrics
Stablizer - I used three kinds and spray adhesive...this worked wonders!


Special thanks to Heather Sue for her excellent designs! I would highly recommend them!!!

You are so funny!! Did you have so little faith in my designs that you didn't think it was going to work? Thank you for the thank you and the shout-out, my dear! I love this Pooh outfit!

My fabric stash is pitiful compared to some but I really haven't sewn much lately and am trying to cut down on unnecessary purchases (DH sees fabric which will sit on a shelf as unnecessary).

Aww...what a cute little fabric stash! The room looks great! Aren't DH's silly, thinking we don't NEED pretty fabric to sit on a shelf! I've told you before, but I love your house!

TWO QUESTIONS

1) Should I prewash, dry and press all fabric before making a dress? What do you all do?

2) Where can I find the medium size dots fabrics? I have a huge red w/ white dot fabric, and a black w/ white dots about 1/4 inch (same for red) But not the nice "medium size"..where can I find that??

Julie

I always prewash my fabric now. I didn't for a while and I wondered why Tessa was outgrowing everything so quickly.

I found the medium sized dots at JoAnn. They are 3/4" each. It's a "Keepsake Calico" and is called "Large Dots on Lipstick"

Ok, I have this huge fear that since I spent so much time getting Hayleigh's outfits ready for WDW that our luggage will get lost. This is the first trip we are making with her having custom outfits, so it's never come up before. For those that fly, do you pack your customs in a carry-on? or trust the airline?

Looking for ideas or reassurance. Thanks!

That would be a really big carry-on! I always trust it to the airline. So far, nothing has ever gotten damaged or lost...knock on wood. Some people ship the outfits to the resort they're staying at. I've never tried that, though.

 

[bclydia]

Hello!!
I love all the beautiful customs I've seen since I got home. I promise, I looked through every page that I've missed over the last 2 1/2 weeks but there is just no way to quote everything.
I'm so thrilled for T and the new baby. Praying for those who have asked and sad to know that we won't see Linette here anymore.
I wanted to share the great fabric finds I've come across to add to my stash in the last few weeks.
The first photo is of fabrics I found at a local clearance sort of place. It's always hit or miss, but this day I found the JACKPOT!!!! Star Wars fabric. I am now mother and wife of the decade according to my son and hubby. Better yet, it was only $2 a metre! (that's a little more than a yard)

This batch of fabrics I found at my favourite hole-in-the-wall in Ontario -Lens Mills. This place is kind of a warehouse and you never know what you'll find. Not even the girls who work there know what they have. The were surprised to see these fabrics. I am so thrilled to have the Snow White fabric especially. I think it's from a few years ago.

 

[Mirb1214]

How about making a paper (or fabric) sleeping bag with a pillow on it (either out of paper or just glue a flat piece of fabric for the pillow). Inside the sleeping bag insert a cut out cardstock paper doll (as best you get to resemble an AG) and put the time/date/details on the doll. The recipient would slide the paper doll out of the sleeping bag to read the invite.

Wow! Great Idea! I may have to come here for ideas next month for my daughter's princess party.

 

[*Toadstool*]

Hello!!
I love all the beautiful customs I've seen since I got home. I promise, I looked through every page that I've missed over the last 2 1/2 weeks but there is just no way to quote everything.
I'm so thrilled for T and the new baby. Praying for those who have asked and sad to know that we won't see Linette here anymore.
I wanted to share the great fabric finds I've come across to add to my stash in the last few weeks.
The first photo is of fabrics I found at a local clearance sort of place. It's always hit or miss, but this day I found the JACKPOT!!!! Star Wars fabric. I am now mother and wife of the decade according to my son and hubby. Better yet, it was only $2 a metre! (that's a little more than a yard)

This batch of fabrics I found at my favourite hole-in-the-wall in Ontario -Lens Mills. This place is kind of a warehouse and you never know what you'll find. Not even the girls who work there know what they have. The were surprised to see these fabrics. I am so thrilled to have the Snow White fabric especially. I think it's from a few years ago.

I have a some of that Snow White fabric. It is one of my favorite prints ever. I don't know that I can ever bring myself to cut it...
I paid ALOT for it... really.. most expensive I have ever paid for fabric!
I got it on . What a lucky woman you are! I would have bought the whole bolt for sure. Love the bambi and star wars too. What a great find!!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Hello!!
I love all the beautiful customs I've seen since I got home. I promise, I looked through every page that I've missed over the last 2 1/2 weeks but there is just no way to quote everything.
I'm so thrilled for T and the new baby. Praying for those who have asked and sad to know that we won't see Linette here anymore.
I wanted to share the great fabric finds I've come across to add to my stash in the last few weeks.
The first photo is of fabrics I found at a local clearance sort of place. It's always hit or miss, but this day I found the JACKPOT!!!! Star Wars fabric. I am now mother and wife of the decade according to my son and hubby. Better yet, it was only $2 a metre! (that's a little more than a yard)

This batch of fabrics I found at my favourite hole-in-the-wall in Ontario -Lens Mills. This place is kind of a warehouse and you never know what you'll find. Not even the girls who work there know what they have. The were surprised to see these fabrics. I am so thrilled to have the Snow White fabric especially. I think it's from a few years ago.

I adore that snow white material! Great finds!!!!!!

 

[Tink561]

What a GREAT girl! LOVE her! Please let me know what she is planning to do, I'd like to help!


OK - finally - Ariel!

That is so cute!!!

 

[revrob]

That is so cute!!!

AW! Thanks!

 

[Tink561]

Thanks for all the compliments on Gracie's sets. I love finding them for her and can't wait for the trip. Anyone else going to be there September 10-15?

I remember seeing something about a Disboutique meet. When is that?

 

[JUJU814]

Got my serger working! I thought for sure I had busted it. I did an adorable pair of Farbenmix pants about a year ago and was sewing many layers and some denim on the serger and ka-plunk..broke both needles, jammed everything..and was soooooo tired after all the detail on the pants that I put the serger on the "back burner".

I got it out yesterday..cleaned it...got it unjammed and sat down with it this afternoon and "re learned" how to thread it and it is humming along perfectly.

I have the ruffler for it and just tried it..I think that might take some practice. It doesn't do very even ruffles. Is that a skill?? And then some areas, it didn't ruffle at all. Sometimes I wonder if that "hand method" is the best.

I have to go to VBS program tonight but I'm *dying* to get home and pre wash some fabric and all. It would be a wonderful bonus if we could stop at Joannes on the way home but I'm not sure I see that happening...we shall see!

I'm so inspired. AND I got my airfare for Disney today at a steal! 4 round trip tickets NH to Orlando nonstop on Southwest for a grand total of $712. Now if I can actually save it and not spend it on patterns and such.....

Julie

 

[3huskymom]

YES! YES! YES! We should!
August 3-12! We need to meet up!

I've never had that fear... until now!

We'll be there Aug 5-12 too. Sorry, I just don't know what I would do if something happened to them!

 

[littlepeppers]

Got my serger working! I thought for sure I had busted it. I did an adorable pair of Farbenmix pants about a year ago and was sewing many layers and some denim on the serger and ka-plunk..broke both needles, jammed everything..and was soooooo tired after all the detail on the pants that I put the serger on the "back burner".

I got it out yesterday..cleaned it...got it unjammed and sat down with it this afternoon and "re learned" how to thread it and it is humming along perfectly.

I have the ruffler for it and just tried it..I think that might take some practice. It doesn't do very even ruffles. Is that a skill?? And then some areas, it didn't ruffle at all. Sometimes I wonder if that "hand method" is the best.

I have to go to VBS program tonight but I'm *dying* to get home and pre wash some fabric and all. It would be a wonderful bonus if we could stop at Joannes on the way home but I'm not sure I see that happening...we shall see!

I'm so inspired. AND I got my airfare for Disney today at a steal! 4 round trip tickets NH to Orlando nonstop on Southwest for a grand total of $712. Now if I can actually save it and not spend it on patterns and such.....

Julie

Keep checking Southwest. sign up for their flyer deals. They has a 48hr sale the other day & we shaved $176 off of our total flight price. You have a bunch of clicking to get the new price, but it is worth it. It is a Southwest credit now, but we can use it for another trip or give it to my parents as a Christmas gift. (my DSIS lives in Fort Worth).

 

[revrob]

We'll be there Aug 5-12 too. Sorry, I just don't know what I would do if something happened to them!

It sounds like we need to plan a Dismeet!