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

[mirandag819]

Here was Taylor in the skirt:

I also finished another Hollywood Studios outfit for Taylor today. She is wearing this one for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby.

Oh my goodness!!! All of the stuff you have been making is so cute! I was just checking out your blog and I can't believe you just started recently sewing!!!! Did you teach yourself or take lessons? Also, what embroidery machine do you have? I have been teaching myself with Carla C's patterns and keep telling my DH that I NEED and embroidery machine after seeing all of the things you all have been making!

I can't believe how quickly you have been making everything. Also, what pattern did you use for your AK skirt? Is it one of Carla's?

Thanks for the help!

Awwww thanks! I got sucked in and addicted... I would have never tried to learn how to sew if it was not for this thread. I have been teaching myself with the YCMT patterns (mostly Carla C's).

My embroidery machine is the Brother PE 700 II, I like it. I think I am going to try and do a video review of it and put it on my blog tonight.

The AK skirt was actually one Leslie (2cutekids) wrote and has on her blog, her blog is in her siggy, but here is a link (I think I am remembering it right now) my-sweet-sunshine.blogspot.com

Her directions were easy to understand and I liked how it turned out.

 

[teresajoy]

I decided to totally do what I keep talking about and have FUN FLUFFY clothes for our upcoming trip- and Hubby is playing along (as long as the shirt is black, lol!)! I thought you all might get a chuckle about what we're wearing to the parks! (I did not sew the clothes, and thank you Heather Sue for your AWESOME appliques!!)

Star Wars Day:
My Imperial Dress:

Those are so cute! I love that you and your husband are going to dress up! How fun!

Oh we just did this the other night. Morgan is usually begging to go to bed at 8pm. But she was still awake at 1 am. Because she was trying to remember China. Nevermind asking the person in the next room to help you! So we have a VERY lively discussion. I honestly have no idea what I said but it must have been the right thing because she has been happier since. We did sort out some things. And I am not such a "bad" person anymore. She had actually convinced herself that I wanted her to forget China. Yeah umm, I am not the one fighting with her to get her to go to Chinese school, not the one that shows her pics of China, speaks Chinese to her, chinese clothes, food-yeah I want her to forget LOL

WOW that felt good to let all that out LOL

I'm glad you are no longer a bad person Cindee.

I warn you...I almost decided not to post this here...but I think good sense left and I'm putting it out for the world to see anyway...

I was at my DIL's last night helping with her second dress (still really green on the way the sewing machine works but is full of ideas - got to encourage that!) I was watching and playing with my little angelic 2 year old grand daughter...you know the kind...will NEVER be able to do wrong in her grandmother's eyes...

She, DGD2, decided she wanted me to take her potty. Being the dutiful grandmother I sat in there with her while she ...er ...went #2. (yes we have several 'potty' songs we sing to keep her occupied and on the potty. She is very impatient!) All of a sudden, she jumps up and looks to view her ...um progress. And starts screaming "Mickey Mouse, Mickey Mouse!!" I thought she was refering to the fact we ae using the bribe...I mean reward...of a trip to Disney if she completes potty training before we go. (to be honest she is going regardless, but she doesn't have to know that!)

Nope, she was refering to the shape of her ...er..um..the 'results' of what was in her potty! Yup...a Mickey Head!!!!

You can tell she is from me!

Nini Morris

Now this is the one time I'm GLAD someone DIDN'T post pictures!!!

quick post for those who sell their things on ebay/etsy etc... Saw this article about colors from a sewing forum and thought it was interesting. One doesn't always think about the webpage colors...

http://sew-whats-new.com/group/etsysellers/forum/topic/show?id=2031451:Topic:68593&xgs=1

That is really interesting, thanks for posting that!

 

[livndisney]

Dalmation Necklace DAY 2

Morgan is running around in a purple tinkerbell outfit and her red white and blue dalmation necklace. LOL

 

[livndisney]

Now this is the one time I'm GLAD someone DIDN'T post pictures!!!

See I told YOU bathroom pictures were wrong!

 

[emcreative]

awwh look what a fantastic job! Where did you get those dresses? I like them. they look like they would hang well. So cute.

Thanks Kell! I got the dresses at a store called "Meijer" that we have up here in Michigan. It's pretty much a Walmart (24 hour superstore). I really didn't want to get the white ones, but they didn't have any black or red left in my size. They aren't the most flattering things but they will be cool and very comfortable!

 

[emcreative]

Thought I'd share this in case anyone is trying to think of something HP to do for the movie:

(sorry I didn't count the yellow studs!)

 

[100AcrePrincess]

I also finished another Hollywood Studios outfit for Taylor today. She is wearing this one for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby.

I love this! It's so pretty. You did a great job on the appliques.

Right now I've got things calculated up to a 15" length (top of waistband to hem). I think I might group the lengths into a range of sizes - like 2-4, 6-8. That might help people who are used to thinking in terms of size.

I just finished the first 'official' sample using the pattern, cutting templates and measurements. Other than wishing the red of the net lace was closer to the red of the cotton prints, I'm very pleased with how well this came together.

Other than finishing the instructions, size samples and photos of the steps, I want to calculate the yardage needed. So far I've just been using remnants I have have in my stash so I haven't been paying attention to how much I use of each fabric.

I just love this skirt. I can't wait for you to get the pattern finished. I keep thinking up things to make with it.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Hey, all! You probably don't remember me. I posted some during the winter. Anyway, got real busy and stopped sewing for a while, as well as posting on the internet. I'm back now, though, and have three sewing projects up and running. I also decided to check in on the ladies I came to love so much on the disboutique! It's good to see you guys still here and going strong! We also are planning a Disney trip in January. I'm psyched! It's a long ways away, but that's how it goes from Alaska. Anyway, I'm glad to be back!!

 

[sahm1000]

Quick question for Machine Embroidery people!!! Does anyone have a Brother Pacesetter 8500? There is one on craigslist that I'm considering but I don't know anything about the machine.... Or truth be told, anything about machine embroidery! Is there anything I should specifically look for? I found this information about the machine http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/8500.htm any opinions? The price they are asking is really reasonable, I would have to go and pick it up so I would make them turn it on first before buying. Thanks for any help you can give me!

Benita

 

[teresajoy]

Quick question for Machine Embroidery people!!! Does anyone have a Brother Pacesetter 8500? There is one on craigslist that I'm considering but I don't know anything about the machine.... Or truth be told, anything about machine embroidery! Is there anything I should specifically look for? I found this information about the machine http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/8500.htm any opinions? The price they are asking is really reasonable, I would have to go and pick it up so I would make them turn it on first before buying. Thanks for any help you can give me!

Benita

Make sure it has a big hoop!

OOOH! I see it does!!!

 

[emcreative]

Quick question for Machine Embroidery people!!! Does anyone have a Brother Pacesetter 8500? There is one on craigslist that I'm considering but I don't know anything about the machine.... Or truth be told, anything about machine embroidery! Is there anything I should specifically look for? I found this information about the machine http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/8500.htm any opinions? The price they are asking is really reasonable, I would have to go and pick it up so I would make them turn it on first before buying. Thanks for any help you can give me!

Benita

I don't own one yet but I have been investigating them for purchase. One thing I didn't see was any way to import new designs? (Cartoon characters, etc). There doesnt' seem to be a USB port or anything (or did I miss it)?

 

[teresajoy]

I don't own one yet but I have been investigating them for purchase. One thing I didn't see was any way to import new designs? (Cartoon characters, etc). There doesnt' seem to be a USB port or anything (or did I miss it)?

It looks like you'd need PED Basic for it. I could only find the Disney version on the Brother site: http://www.brother-usa.com/Homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PC8500D I would think that would be the same, but without the Disney designs??

 

[LisaZoe]

Quick question for Machine Embroidery people!!! Does anyone have a Brother Pacesetter 8500? There is one on craigslist that I'm considering but I don't know anything about the machine.... Or truth be told, anything about machine embroidery! Is there anything I should specifically look for? I found this information about the machine http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/8500.htm any opinions? The price they are asking is really reasonable, I would have to go and pick it up so I would make them turn it on first before buying. Thanks for any help you can give me!

Benita

I don't own one yet but I have been investigating them for purchase. One thing I didn't see was any way to import new designs? (Cartoon characters, etc). There doesnt' seem to be a USB port or anything (or did I miss it)?

I don't have that one but looking over the specs it looks like a nice model. The large embroidery size is especially appealing.

I think most (all?) Brothers require a separate piece of hardware to allow you to get designs from the computer to the machine. That's an additional $100+ in addition to the cost of the designs. The only other way to get new embroidery designs is to buy their embroidery memory cards... and those aren't cheap.

 

[emcreative]

It looks like you'd need PED Basic for it. I could only find the Disney version on the Brother site: http://www.brother-usa.com/Homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PC8500D I would think that would be the same, but without the Disney designs??

Even with PED basic don't you still need some way to "carry" the information on to the machine? I am not seeing any time of input port availability.

 

[sahm1000]

On the listing it says that it comes with PED basic. But like I said, I'm very uninformed on how the machines work. I understand hooking it up using a USB port, but if it doesn't have one I am afraid I don't understand how it works! And you know if I buy it I want to use some of Heather's designs!

I did email the seller and asked how the transfer of patterns (or whatever they are called) works. I also asked basic questions like how old is it, was it frequently used, has it been used recently to see if it works, etc.

The seller is only asking $400 so I thought it was a good deal since the embroidery space is almost 5x12.

Any other thoughts, I really appreciate it!

 

[minnie2]

Thought I'd share this in case anyone is trying to think of something HP to do for the movie:

(sorry I didn't count the yellow studs!)

So cute! that might be good for Kyle!

Quick question for Machine Embroidery people!!! Does anyone have a Brother Pacesetter 8500? There is one on craigslist that I'm considering but I don't know anything about the machine.... Or truth be told, anything about machine embroidery! Is there anything I should specifically look for? I found this information about the machine http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/8500.htm any opinions? The price they are asking is really reasonable, I would have to go and pick it up so I would make them turn it on first before buying. Thanks for any help you can give me!

Benita

It looks good

It looks like you'd need PED Basic for it. I could only find the Disney version on the Brother site: http://www.brother-usa.com/Homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PC8500D I would think that would be the same, but without the Disney designs??

Oh Teresa I think I am in LOVE with that machine! I wonder how $$ it is....

I don't have that one but looking over the specs it looks like a nice model. The large embroidery size is especially appealing.

I think most (all?) Brothers require a separate piece of hardware to allow you to get designs from the computer to the machine. That's an additional $100+ in addition to the cost of the designs. The only other way to get new embroidery designs is to buy their embroidery memory cards... and those aren't cheap.

No not all brothers require more software. I just hook mine up with a USB cord and download and save it to my machine and I am off. That is one of the selling features I liked with mine. The down side of mine is I only have a 4x4 hoop. If mine had a 5x7 I would be in heaven!
http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=nv900d

 

[teresajoy]

Even with PED basic don't you still need some way to "carry" the information on to the machine? I am not seeing any time of input port availability.

It says it works with PED Basic, so there must be a slot somewhere.

On the listing it says that it comes with PED basic. But like I said, I'm very uninformed on how the machines work. I understand hooking it up using a USB port, but if it doesn't have one I am afraid I don't understand how it works! And you know if I buy it I want to use some of Heather's designs!

I did email the seller and asked how the transfer of patterns (or whatever they are called) works. I also asked basic questions like how old is it, was it frequently used, has it been used recently to see if it works, etc.

The seller is only asking $400 so I thought it was a good deal since the embroidery space is almost 5x12.

Any other thoughts, I really appreciate it!

It sounds like a pretty good deal Benita, especially since it comes with PED Basic. That is what you will use to download Heather's designs and put them into your machine

 

[NaeNae]

On the listing it says that it comes with PED basic. But like I said, I'm very uninformed on how the machines work. I understand hooking it up using a USB port, but if it doesn't have one I am afraid I don't understand how it works! And you know if I buy it I want to use some of Heather's designs!

I did email the seller and asked how the transfer of patterns (or whatever they are called) works. I also asked basic questions like how old is it, was it frequently used, has it been used recently to see if it works, etc.

The seller is only asking $400 so I thought it was a good deal since the embroidery space is almost 5x12.

Any other thoughts, I really appreciate it!

There is a card slot on the side of the machine. You will import the design into PE basic and then save it to the card. PE basic should have the card reader with it. Here is a picture of the card slot that I found. It's on a website from New Zeland that is similiar to our ebay but it's the only picture I could find of the side of the machine.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Crafts/Sewing/Sewing-machines/auction-226376288.htm
Hope this helps answer some questions.

 

[LisaZoe]

On the listing it says that it comes with PED basic. But like I said, I'm very uninformed on how the machines work. I understand hooking it up using a USB port, but if it doesn't have one I am afraid I don't understand how it works! And you know if I buy it I want to use some of Heather's designs!

I did email the seller and asked how the transfer of patterns (or whatever they are called) works. I also asked basic questions like how old is it, was it frequently used, has it been used recently to see if it works, etc.

The seller is only asking $400 so I thought it was a good deal since the embroidery space is almost 5x12.

Any other thoughts, I really appreciate it!

You can get blank memory cards if it doesn't come with one. I think PED Basic usually comes with a blank card, though. Of course I don't have that yet so I can't be sure.

From what I've ready, you get a memory card reader/writer with PED Basic that hooks to your PC with a USB connection. You use it to write to a blank memory card that plugs into a slot on the sewing machine. I'm not sure all that PED Basic does beyond that but it doesn't look like it has digitizing capabilities.

 

[ncmomof2]

I just bought the Jenome Juno Serger 3434D. Does anyone have it? What do you think? I don't want to open it until I am sure I will keep it. Thanks for any info.