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

[coteau_chick]

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Sorry for so many pictures! These aren't as fancy as all of your wonderful creations, but I must admit that I am proud of myself and can't wait to make more! They are going to wear these in the 4th of July parade in our town! The bad part is I had to make 4 dress since I have 2 daughters and they love to match their AG dolls! I am definitely ready to see some different material!

Great Job!!

I have that pattern and I love it. I agree with the previous poster I would have pulled my hair out doing four in a row. I love you fabric choice too.

 

[emcreative]

on the four awesome dresses. I'm still too scared to even try a skirt!!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Amazing!!! You did a really great job. And what patience you have to make 4 of the same dresses. I would be pulling my hair out by the 3rd let alone 4th!

thank you so much! I have never made anything from scratch and never thought I would be able to make a whole dress and now I have made 4! Of course, they are all the same! LOL! I can't wait to try some more things!

 

[teresajoy]

Oh T! I want that baby to come! What is your actual due date? !

I'm not Tifani, but her due date is July 5. So, this coming Sunday.

I need 2 little girls so I can make stepsister outfits! I love Sophee's dress Aimee! And cute back to school stuff and everything else. I finally took pictures and mailed off Mya's Dora outfit yesterday. The tee shirt is to match some pj pants Nikki is making for her.

Really cute Jeanne!

Thank you! I'm just tickled that DH is actually here. Even though we celebrate early or late I usually still sob all alone on the day.

I'm glad you were together this year!!! Happy Anniversary!

Hello friends!

You would think that I have been getting things done left and right since I have no husband or kids this week but there has been a lot of lazing around. I did manage to make an easy peasy disney outfit for a friend's son:

And I saw someone on youcanmakethis lengthened the tunic into a dress and I had to copy it. Would you like to see the inside of my bathroom?

It was pretty easy but it's a little difficult to get on and off, I am just biding my time until the adult peasant dress comes out!

I am so excited for all of you who have upcoming disney trips, planning outfits is so much fun!

I love the outfits Steph!!! You look so pretty in your dress!

BACK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am understanding correctly my machine will do machine smocking. I will be the happiest girl in all of Maryland if that is true!!!!!

You made me laugh!

Doesn't he look so cute and little with the shorter hair? If I make him cut it will he be little again?

He does look so little in those pictures!!! Well, I cut Lydia's hair the other week (not too short but a lot shorter) and I can tell you that unfortunately, no, it doesn't make them little again! I was hoping too!

Linnette

Here's the think Linnette, unless you are married to Tom, don't ask your husband things like that!!! It looks just like Sleeping Beauty to me! I really love it!

No doubt in my mind that it is Aurora (or as my kids call her, Rose - the name the fairies gave her).

Arminda tried to get Sleeping Beauty to sign her autograph Briar Rose the other year, but she told her that she had to sign the name her parents gave her!

I cannot remember who suggested it but I need to say thank you. Yesterday, I cut the seam of my DD's tank. It made hooping the shirt so much easier. Afterwards I stitched the side of the tank and then serged the seam. Thanks a bunch!

Aimee, that is adorable!!! I love Sophee's shoes too! and that skirt!

I finished up a skirt last night and had Emily try it on this morning. Matthew saw her trying it on and decided he needed a skirt too. So he went got one and put it on. So my little man is playing cars in his sisters Sleeping Beauty skirt.

Ok, I finally finished up my first Vida. This pattern is very easy. I hand appliqued Ariel before and after on it. I used deisgns from my new cricut. It was deifnitely a learning experience using a pattern that way, but will be even faster the next time.

Not sure what I'm going to do next. I have the Feliz pattern but it intimidates me. DOes anyone know of an online tutorial for the Feliz? It's hard to understand the directions on the pattern.

I love the Ariel with fins and Ariel with legs!!!! This is really cute!

I love the dress! One question though - it looks a little too low cut for my taste - is there a way I could fix that????

Carla said she would include directions for making it less low cut. I was happy to hear that!

 

[tricia]

I cannot remember who suggested it but I need to say thank you. Yesterday, I cut the seam of my DD's tank. It made hooping the shirt so much easier. Afterwards I stitched the side of the tank and then serged the seam. Thanks a bunch!

Very cute. I too noticed the matching shoes, and of course the bows and the shades look great too.

Ok, I finally finished up my first Vida. This pattern is very easy. I hand appliqued Ariel before and after on it. I used deisgns from my new cricut. It was deifnitely a learning experience using a pattern that way, but will be even faster the next time.

Not sure what I'm going to do next. I have the Feliz pattern but it intimidates me. DOes anyone know of an online tutorial for the Feliz? It's hard to understand the directions on the pattern.

Very nice. Dont often see Ariel with legs, so cool.

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Those are great. Isn't it an easy pattern? And you can do so much with it.

 

[snubie]

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

Sorry for so many pictures! These aren't as fancy as all of your wonderful creations, but I must admit that I am proud of myself and can't wait to make more! They are going to wear these in the 4th of July parade in our town! The bad part is I had to make 4 dress since I have 2 daughters and they love to match their AG dolls! I am definitely ready to see some different material!

Great job on your first FOUR dresses!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Happy anniversary a day late!

Thank you.

I didn't realize that different machines take different needles. I guess I need to figure this out!

The Tiny Nay design did not come with instructions. I did, however, look on www.elizabethsembroideries.com, and she has a yahoo group that I have joined. Her designs look beautiful, so I may end up trying some of her designs. I read in her yahoo group that some do remove the threads, and some do not remove the threads. Helpful, huh?

SOHAPPY, TOADSTOOL & AIMEEG!

SO, if I did an entire panel that is done in geometrics (I guess that's what backsmocking is?) - maybe in the same color as the fabric, or in a light contrast, I could then remove the threads, right? And then I could just embroider the design right over the top of the geometrics? Or do I need to delete the geometrics in the area that I will be doing the picture design?

I remember seeing so much of this at Market that it's all running together in my mind now.

If you pleat the fabric with matching thread and leave the thread in it would hold up well.
If they don't leave the pleating threads in then the design must have more stitches to hold those pleats down.. Either that or maybe they actually backsmock by hand? You really don't want to do that if possible. Backsmocking is very tedious and boring. I hate that part. It is just stitching a straight row of stitches. You actually flip the insert and stitch it on the back of the insert. It doesn't show on the front if done properly.
There was a design on that disc you bought that is perfect for using behind picture smocking designs. It is the geometric one that was just diamonds over and over again. I'm not sure what she called it. If you do that in white behind a picture smocking design or even just a regular embroidery design you wouldn't really see it, and I think it would work out great. Does Elizabeth's Embroideries have samples in her yahoo group? I think she must have taken it down off the website. I can look through my files and find it if you want to test one of them before buying one. Oh, and yes you can embroider the picture smocking design right on top of the geometrics. I would think the geometrics aren't really thick.
Lynnie Pinnie has some cute small embroidery designs that would probably work great for creating your own picture smocking scene.

Yikes that must have been scary. I have never experienced anything like that and I used to live in DC. My car was broken into a couple of times but I never had anyone approach me. Don't get too excited about the bubble. I didn't embellish it b/c I wanted to make sure I could make it and confirm sizing on him. I'm going to sew 3 star buttons across the front for the 4th and then I can remove them and add something else so he can wear it all summer. What part of the directions are great??? Those little pencil drawings make me crazy and I'm still not sure what to do with the bodice linings? Especially at the placket. Do you turn them under and slip stitch them closed? Can I close them on my machine?

I don't have that particular pattern. I have her back wrap jumper, bishop, and basic yoke dress. The way the placket on her yoke dress is made is really neat. You cut 2 back bodice pieces and fold them in half and the fold line becomes the placket. Is that not how this one is? I need to get a pattern for a bubble, but maybe I should stay clear from that one? I was thinking of getting a Miche Mooney pattern or Wendy Schoen anyhow. I want to make something for my friend's little baby boy, but she told me she doesn't like old fashioned.. I need to find one without frills. How is the bodice lining made? do you sew it right sides together? Is there a separate piece for the placket? I have made one where you sandwich the placket in between the bodice back and bodice back lining and then when you turn it out the placket is sticking out. THere are so many ways to do it. I'm surprised she didn't do the self lining thing like on the dress. I love how it is made on that pattern.

I cannot remember who suggested it but I need to say thank you. Yesterday, I cut the seam of my DD's tank. It made hooping the shirt so much easier. Afterwards I stitched the side of the tank and then serged the seam. Thanks a bunch!

Love it! She looks so dainty in that little skirt with her matching shoes!
I had never thought of doing shirts that way either. It was revrob that posted that I believe. I plan on doing more shirts this way. I hate doing shirts!!

I finished up a skirt last night and had Emily try it on this morning. Matthew saw her trying it on and decided he needed a skirt too. So he went got one and put it on. So my little man is playing cars in his sisters Sleeping Beauty skirt.

That is so cute!

HELP
Does anyone on here have a brother CS 6000i sewing machine? I have gotten this error message for the past 3 times I have tried to sew "E6" I have taken it apart and cleaned it (I didn't see any threads or anything in it) all 3 times and I still can't get it to work. Help?

Do you have a manual? It should tell you what the error message means.

Ok, I finally finished up my first Vida. This pattern is very easy. I hand appliqued Ariel before and after on it. I used deisgns from my new cricut. It was deifnitely a learning experience using a pattern that way, but will be even faster the next time.

Your Vida is fab!!
click here for feliz tutorial.

I just wanted to throw something else out there. My daughter would get constipated when she was younger - and eventually ended up with a tear and a trip to the gastro. The diet is key - we had a list of No's and a list of the things to load up on. There are things that people don't tend to think about that are constipating. Anyhoo - it is so bad for them to hold it - and my daughter was holding out of fear (with reason because it hurt). BUT we had to break the cycle. The gastro had us put specific doses of mineral oil in her juice (usually prune/water) - starting with quite a bit and slowly reducing it over time. It helped in two ways - by it being easier to poo and that there is no way she could hold it. It also doesn't give them the bloated gassy feeling that the miralax can. Good luck - I know what you are going through!

I've considered taking her to a gastro doctor, but the pediatrician kinda scared me away from it. She talked about them sticking a camera down her throat and I don't know that we need to do that.
I think my DD is in the same situation though. THe last time she went poop on the potty it was really painful and hurt, so she is thinking if she does it there again it will hurt again. There is no explaining to her otherwise though.

I made my first dresses ever using the simply sweet pattern!

So cute! Very impressive for your first dresses!
Your DD's are adorable!

I'm glad you were together this year!!! Happy Anniversary!

Thanks!

Does anyone have a pattern suggestion for a baby that is very chubby? She is turning 2 and wears a size 6. She is still short of course too. I'm just worried to make her something that will be ill fitting because of upping the size and having to shrink the skirt of the dress alot. Any ideas would be appreciated. Would the simply sweet work okay for that? I was thinking maybe I need to make something with buttons or elastic so it can still fit but be okay to actually pull over her?

 

[emcreative]

Does anyone have a pattern suggestion for a baby that is very chubby? [/COLOR][/B]She is turning 2 and wears a size 6. She is still short of course too. I'm just worried to make her something that will be ill fitting because of upping the size and having to shrink the skirt of the dress alot. Any ideas would be appreciated. Would the simply sweet work okay for that? I was thinking maybe I need to make something with buttons or elastic so it can still fit but be okay to actually pull over her?

What about one of those rounded neck dresses?

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Round-Neck-Top-Sundress.htm

You could make the "shirt" but have it fit like a sundress?

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I so want to try the vida now. I love the look of that. I am just trying to patiently wait for the tutorial some said they are waiting on, plus, I still need to buy the pattern! Guess, I had better find a place to buy it so I'll be ready!

 

[2cutekidz]

I so want to try the vida now. I love the look of that. I am just trying to patiently wait for the tutorial some said they are waiting on, plus, I still need to buy the pattern! Guess, I had better find a place to buy it so I'll be ready!

*cough* I'll get right on that. This weekend, I promise!

 

[lori123]

Thank you.
I've considered taking her to a gastro doctor, but the pediatrician kinda scared me away from it. She talked about them sticking a camera down her throat and I don't know that we need to do that.
I think my DD is in the same situation though. THe last time she went poop on the potty it was really painful and hurt, so she is thinking if she does it there again it will hurt again. There is no explaining to her otherwise though.

EEKKK - why would they need to do the camera for constipation??? Emma's gastro never did that if that makes you feel better. Just talked about diet and monitored her mineral oil amounts. All he had to do was feel her belly to see if she was backed up. You could probably do all this on your own though too.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

*cough* I'll get right on that. This weekend, I promise![/QUOt

No problem! I couldn't even remember who said they would do one honestly.

 

[teresajoy]

Does anyone have a pattern suggestion for a baby that is very chubby? [/COLOR][/B]She is turning 2 and wears a size 6. She is still short of course too. I'm just worried to make her something that will be ill fitting because of upping the size and having to shrink the skirt of the dress alot. Any ideas would be appreciated. Would the simply sweet work okay for that? I was thinking maybe I need to make something with buttons or elastic so it can still fit but be okay to actually pull over her?

I think the Simply Sweet or the Portrait Peasant would work well. I would probably shorten the bodice of the size 6 to a size 2 (or whereever size corespondse to her height).

 

[emcreative]

TWIRL SKIRT QUESTION:

I want to make one for my daughter (size 10 womens). How large top and bottom should each strip be? There are only two materials.

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

Toad Stool- I don't have it, somehow it got lost when the movers packed the machine (along with the cord) but I found it online. My only problem is it says "the thread is tangled" but I have cleaned the dumb thing 3 times and I see no thread at all in it .... So now I don't know what to do..

 

[2cutekidz]

TWIRL SKIRT QUESTION:

I want to make one for my daughter (size 10 womens). How large top and bottom should each strip be? There are only two materials.

I make my strips the same on the top and the bottom - not a wedge shape, but I know some make the wedge.

 

[emcreative]

I just looked in my operation manual and it said the same thing "The motor locked up because the thread is tangled."

You've probably already done this, but just in case here are the steps:

1. Switch the machine off and unplug it.
2. Raise the needle and the presser foot.
3. Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle
4. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover.
5. Remove the bobbin case. Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out.
6. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area (do not put oil on the bobbin case).
7. Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.
8. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

 

[emcreative]

I make my strips the same on the top and the bottom - not a wedge shape, but I know some make the wedge.

What would be the difference between one way or another (I'm sorry about my annoying noob questions)

 

[lori123]

What would be the difference between one way or another (I'm sorry about my annoying noob questions)

For the size you are making I would probably do a wedge shape - the difference is the bulk at the waistline or yolk - and the amount of twirl. I usually do 1" difference from the bottom to the top - so if the bottom is 4" narrow it to 3 at the top.

 

[2cutekidz]

What would be the difference between one way or another (I'm sorry about my annoying noob questions)

There's less bulk at the top when you use a wedge shape (where you'd attatch it to a waistband) so less gathering for you I prefer the look of the straight strips though and I don't need to figure out the different sizes when I make it that way. I'm sure I'd never get my wedge pieces the same size either, so the other way is easier for me.