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

[HeatherSue]

That is really cute, Wendy! I'm sure she's going to love it!

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WOW!!! That is SO cool!!! I had requests to digitize those designs, but I didn't have the the time! But, I wish I had! I would go for black bias tape.

 

[3huskymom]

Wow!* I totally love this and sincerely hope I can CASE it (please).* I think yellow would be great because the rickrack trim on the front and back is yellow, and also it looks great with all the other colors.

Case away....I used the drawing Marah had come up with. It was a lot easier than my Ariel Vida!

 

[celestebh]

Here's the Cinderella Vida I've been working on for Hayleigh. She'll wear this in August to our CRT lunch. Although she was telling me about the prince dancing with her and we're not eating at 1900 PF for dinner this trip I like that she's so smart but when she remembers all the places to eat at WDW she doesn't realize we can't eat at them all every trip. We're trying some different places this trip.

I have another Vida I want to finish (the applique is done) and a simply sweet Belle dress. I also want to try to get a minnie red dot precious dress done, but don't know if that will happen, the first precious dress took me awhile. And if I work really fast I want to try to do a feliz.....

That is so adorable! The applique of Cinderella looks like a beautiful cameo!

 

[ncmomof2]

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I love it! I would go for black or yellow on the bottom. Yellow would be a nice contrast but black would be the cleanest. This makes me want to try an applique for this year but I might just stick with the embroidery stuff I borrowed! Much easier

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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This is so cool! I love it! It is something so different!!!! Great job! Did you seriously do all of that by hand?!

 

[3huskymom]

This is so cool! I love it! It is something so different!!!! Great job! Did you seriously do all of that by hand?!

By hand with the sewing machine....meaning I didn't use my sewing machines embroidery unit. I fused it down and then used a satin stitch.

 

[celestebh]

My 2nd attempt at a hairbow....still not as good as I'd like, maybe I will practice a little more this weekend.

This dress is so cute! I love all the appliques, and the hairbow looks great!

Here is my try at the crayon/coloring book tote bag...hope Abby likes it!!

That is adorable, and I'm sure Abby will get lots of use out of it! Can you share where you got the pattern?

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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Simply awesome! Here is another vote for black bias tape for the hem.

 

[littlepeppers]

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

By hand with the sewing machine....meaning I didn't use my sewing machines embroidery unit. I fused it down and then used a satin stitch.

Wow! Great job!

 

[2cutekidz]

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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That is Fantasmic!! Definately yellow on the hem - it will "pop" more!

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

Your lion is adorable! I've cheated on little bitty eyes too and use beads. For eyes like Marie's I'd applique like I do for larger featuers, just with a smaller stitch.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I am Queen of party planning. I always make my kid's party invitations and with the exception of one party, I always throw them at our house. I just did a fabulous pony party for my daughter last month. I get a lot of ideas from http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/ and then just make them better. Also, totally forgot who is having the AG party, but I just looked on the site and they have ideas for it. You could find tons of princess ideas there as well.

And it's a good thing I can plan parties b/c once I get around to sewing some outfits for dd and post the pictures you'll at least know I'm good at one thing (the parties, not the sewing).

I love this website. We had a great Jasmine party a few years ago from all the ideas we got from there.

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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This is so cute. I think I'd pull some of the red from the top and use red bias.

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

Your lion is adorable. The buttons look so cute. I'm bad at eyes. One of the experts will help us with that question.

 

[my*2*angels]

Here's the Cinderella Vida I've been working on for Hayleigh. She'll wear this in August to our CRT lunch. Although she was telling me about the prince dancing with her and we're not eating at 1900 PF for dinner this trip I like that she's so smart but when she remembers all the places to eat at WDW she doesn't realize we can't eat at them all every trip. We're trying some different places this trip.

I have another Vida I want to finish (the applique is done) and a simply sweet Belle dress. I also want to try to get a minnie red dot precious dress done, but don't know if that will happen, the first precious dress took me awhile. And if I work really fast I want to try to do a feliz.....

Love it! Soo pretty!

I finally finished the outfit I started back in the spring.. I needed it done so I can start on Disney outfits! So, here is my little ham posing her heart out.

Twirling in the dead grass (we get no rain anymore)

And showing off her mario kart wii

Once I started sewing it went pretty quick. I learned some new things with this one

This is sooo cute and your daughter is ADORABLE!

I just want to say, THANK YOU JHAM for making an awesome tutorial on the pillowcase dress! It took me less than an hour to make it and it's adorable! It's the quickest project I've ever done! I made more of a long top than a dress which is fine because i'm making some pants to go with it. I didn't realize til I got home that the fabric is the same fabric you used on one of Lily's dresses. I hope you don't mind. Thanks again!

Very cute!

Okay I didn't get good pictures since she was tired and we were just in her room, but I finished Taylor's dress for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare today. Excuse the sweatyness (is that a word?) So all day today I was burning up and sweating, but I thought that was just the fever from swine flu.... never thought to check the thermostat.....apparently our A/C is broken.... (we have 2 seperate heating and cooling systems for upstairs and downstairs....both of them at set on like 60 right now and it is 85 downstairs and 93 upstairs......grrrrr why didn't I check them earlier I thought it was just me until she came how and was hot too..... now we have to wait until morning for the repair man to come, and I don't get how 2 units go out at the same time when the house is less then 2 years old!

I might try to get better pictures tomorrow because these aren't great and the coloring is a little off.

Can you tell she was too hot and tired to get her pictures taken?

My 2nd attempt at a hairbow....still not as good as I'd like, maybe I will practice a little more this weekend.

4 more outfits for Taylor to go..... HEATHERSUE.... I NEED MORE DESIGNS! No way will I finish everything on time without more of your wonderful designs.... they are so much better, faster, and they work on the first try..... here are the things I still need outfits for hint hint...

Chef Mickeys
Taylor's Birthday, I am thinking a mickey bday theme
Ohana breakfast (lilo and stitch, I already have a lilo though)
Ohana Dinner

Now I guess I will listen to the dr and rest a little while I check out everything that was posted today, I am behind!

WOW! This is fantastic!

Hi Everyone,

Lydia - Love that Snow White - the colors are beautiful!! Let us know if you get any to trade!!

Love the mermaid dress - that is so cute!!

After all you guys braggin on Heather, I cant wait to be able to get some designs for my little machine!!

All the creations have just been so fun lately!!

Here is my try at the crayon/coloring book tote bag...hope Abby likes it!!

LOVE it! Where did you find the pattern? (if you don't mind sharing!)

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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WOW this is FANTASTIC!

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

That is just adorable!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I need some help from those that sell. I thought I'd donate some onesies to the local church craft fair. I found a cute pattern that has a ruffle on the butt, and then I'd do a little co-ordinating machine applique on the front. But I'm worried about the hoop leaving a mark and one of the ruffle patterns is a raw edge to be washed.

Do you wash your items before selling? Should I just try to press out any hoop mark? What do you suggest?

 

[revrob]

WOW!!! That is SO cool!!! I had requests to digitize those designs, but I didn't have the the time! But, I wish I had! I would go for black bias tape.

I'm hoping you've saved the design in your "design file" to digitize in the future? Even if it's not now, I'd love to have that design for future trips!

 

[emcreative]

Odd OT Question:

Is anyone here a Labor/Delivery or NICU nurse, or related to one?




Can you believe this is my last day before our trip? I took the pets this morning to be boarded at the vet (sad to go back after recent events). We decided since our flight left at 7am on Monday (we'd have to leave our house at 2:30 am to get there in time to check in, etc) we would drive down tomorrow afternoon and stay at a local hotel. I'm hoping all the swimming there will wear the kids out so they will sleep before we leave! They won't find out until tonight, though. We've been doing a countdown calendar- every day they pull off has a Disney character on the back side. Some of them are "bonus" days- we've had an ice cream trip, dinner out to Bob Evans (the kids' favorite), going to see Harry Potter, Mickey Pedicure day, and now we're to the last too- letting them know they are getting their own spending money, and that we're leaving a day early and staying at a hotel.

Where has all the time gone?!?!

 

[tricia]

Hi Everyone,

Lydia - Love that Snow White - the colors are beautiful!! Let us know if you get any to trade!!

Love the mermaid dress - that is so cute!!

After all you guys braggin on Heather, I cant wait to be able to get some designs for my little machine!!

All the creations have just been so fun lately!!

Here is my try at the crayon/coloring book tote bag...hope Abby likes it!!

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That's really cute. She will love it.

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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This is Gorgeous.

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

That is a really cute idea for AK. I am no help for the eyes.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

Super cute!

Odd OT Question:

Is anyone here a Labor/Delivery or NICU nurse, or related to one?




Can you believe this is my last day before our trip? I took the pets this morning to be boarded at the vet (sad to go back after recent events). We decided since our flight left at 7am on Monday (we'd have to leave our house at 2:30 am to get there in time to check in, etc) we would drive down tomorrow afternoon and stay at a local hotel. I'm hoping all the swimming there will wear the kids out so they will sleep before we leave! They won't find out until tonight, though. We've been doing a countdown calendar- every day they pull off has a Disney character on the back side. Some of them are "bonus" days- we've had an ice cream trip, dinner out to Bob Evans (the kids' favorite), going to see Harry Potter, Mickey Pedicure day, and now we're to the last too- letting them know they are getting their own spending money, and that we're leaving a day early and staying at a hotel.

Where has all the time gone?!?!

I'm not a NICU nurse, but I'm a nurse, and have spent 4 months of my life w/ kids in NICU, does that count? I'm soooo esited about your trip! Take lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots of pics, so you can show us all about it on your gotcha day!!!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

VIDA question;

Did anybody ever find the Vida tute? A couple weeks ago Linette said she had done one and it was in the bookmarks, but I've been looking for it and can't find it- and I really, really, really need one

 

[revrob]

Odd OT Question:

Is anyone here a Labor/Delivery or NICU nurse, or related to one?




Can you believe this is my last day before our trip? I took the pets this morning to be boarded at the vet (sad to go back after recent events). We decided since our flight left at 7am on Monday (we'd have to leave our house at 2:30 am to get there in time to check in, etc) we would drive down tomorrow afternoon and stay at a local hotel. I'm hoping all the swimming there will wear the kids out so they will sleep before we leave! They won't find out until tonight, though. We've been doing a countdown calendar- every day they pull off has a Disney character on the back side. Some of them are "bonus" days- we've had an ice cream trip, dinner out to Bob Evans (the kids' favorite), going to see Harry Potter, Mickey Pedicure day, and now we're to the last too- letting them know they are getting their own spending money, and that we're leaving a day early and staying at a hotel.

Where has all the time gone?!?!

I'm very esited for you! I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[MaeB]

Complete newbie, non-Disney related sewing question!

Ok, so a year and a bit ago my mom passed away. I have a bag full of her old clothes and I want to make something with it. (I just sorted through it for colours and I have far less than I thought I did. I originally wanted to make something for my dad, my brother, and myself.) Anyway, I know almost nothing about sewing. I have sewn in the past...when I was like 10 maybe?

My problem is this: I have about 80% knit, tshirt-like fabric, and 20% denim. I know denim works well for rag quilts, but I also know knits are a pain to sew with. (My mom made me a quilt with my old clothes a few years back and was constantly cursing the knits!)

What would you all recommend I do? Would the knits be a huge pain to work with? SHould I use some kind of stabilizer? Knits wouldn't make a good rag quilt, right? Please help!